This 55+ Driver Discount Program is designed to refresh your driving knowledge, enhance safety behind the wheel, and may even help lower your car insurance premiums. Registration Options: Online: Visit www.driverdiscountprogram.com Phone: Call Precision Driving Center of Minnesota at 320-208-1400 or 1-888-234-1294 (Due to high call volumes, you may need to leave a voicemail. Return calls will come from the 320 area code.) This course is facilitated by Precision Driving Center of Minnesota and is perfect for drivers of all experience levels. Take the first step toward becoming a safer, more confident driver—join us this fall!

Have you ever considered becoming a foster or adoptive parent? This introductory class is designed to walk you through what that journey looks like. You’ll learn about the licensing process, required training, and what to expect when a child is placed in your home. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and explore the impact fostering or adoption can have—not only on a child’s life but on yours as well. Children are our future and greatest asset. Join us to discover how changing one life truly changes everything. As a licensed adoption agency, Nexus-Kindred provides all services free of charge. We are a non-profit, private agency dedicated to placing children from all counties and tribes throughout Minnesota.

Perimenopause often starts around age 35 and can last up to 15 years. Symptoms like fatigue, migraines, sleep disturbances, weight gain, and mood swings can be difficult—but manageable. This class will explore hormone testing, HRT vs. bio-identicals, acupressure for symptom relief, and nutrition musts. Leave with tools and techniques to restore balance and feel like yourself again.

Discover the joy of knitting—one cozy loop at a time! Wrap yourself in warmth and creativity with this beginner-friendly class featuring the quick and stylish “It’s THAT Fast Neck Warmer” pattern. Whether you’re brand new to knitting or looking to refresh your skills, this two-session class offers a supportive and fun introduction to the craft. What You’ll Learn: How to cast on and bind off with confidence The difference between knit and purl stitches—and how to master both Simple pattern reading skills to help you follow along with ease Tips for understanding yarn types, needles, and basic knitting terminology By the end of the class, you’ll walk away with a completed neck warmer and the foundational skills to continue your knitting journey! You will need the following: Size 10, 16” circular knitting needles and 120 yards of chunky yarn. (Materials can be purchased at Fiddlesticks Fiber Arts with a 10% discount for class participants.) Ages 10 & up

Add flavor, color, and wow factor to your next gathering with this interactive Mediterranean mezze board class! Join Chef Tess—a proud descendant of Spartans—for an inspired culinary experience where you’ll learn how to create a stunning, festive mezze-style charcuterie board that’s perfect for holiday hosting, family gatherings, or just treating yourself to something special. What is Mezze? Mezze refers to a delightful variety of small Mediterranean dishes—think dips, veggies, warm breads, and more—that combine to create a flavor-packed grazing experience. This class combines cook-along and demonstration elements. You’ll receive expert guidance as you create key mezze board staples from scratch, and learn the art of assembling a visually captivating, crowd-pleasing spread. Chef Tess will also walk you through styling your board like a pro—balancing textures, flavors, colors, and even using household items to elevate your presentation. You’ll leave with a head full of ideas and a board full of bold Mediterranean flavor.

Whether you're picking up a camera to capture family moments, document your travels, explore a creative hobby, or even consider photography as a side hustle—this one-day, hands-on workshop is the perfect place to begin. You’ll learn how to confidently use your camera beyond auto mode and master key concepts like shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Explore popular photography styles including casual, portrait, event, wedding, nature, and branding photography. If you're curious about turning your passion into a business, we’ll also cover the basics of starting your own photography side hustle. Each participant will receive a printed info packet to follow along, take notes, and reference long after the class ends. This workshop is beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone who wants to grow their photography skills in a fun, approachable way.

Are you unsure how to navigate your child’s digital world? This engaging one-hour session will equip parents and caregivers with practical tools to guide children and teens toward healthy, balanced technology use. You’ll learn strategies for managing social media and digital friendships, setting boundaries, ensuring online safety, and encouraging lifelong smart tech habits. This class can be watched live from 12:00 – 1:00 PM CST, or you can view the recording at your convenience.

Online Classes with Instructor June Anderson and Sara Anderson June Anderson was one of the 27 Minnesota Daughters of the American Revolution, (DAR), who researched and wrote these biographies in response to a request by the National Medal of Honor Committee. In addition to writing, June saw to the publication of these biographies, providing the inspiration for a PBS documentary by Doug Ohman. June Anderson is both a world traveler and an author sharing her adventures in her numerous published books and through her online PowerPoint community ed classes. Twenty years ago, June Anderson and her husband celebrated the most wondrous Christmas of their lives in Krakow, Poland, joining their son and his family for the holiday. In this heartwarming presentation, June shares the magic of that storybook season—wandering the medieval Market Square alive with Christmas lights, Santa Claus, and even Ronald McDonald; taking a carriage ride to Wawel Castle to meet its fire-breathing dragon, Smok; and gliding in a one-horse open sleigh across the river and through the snow-covered hills of the Carpathian Mountains. Come along for this unforgettable journey filled with warmth, history, and holiday cheer.

In June 2025, a powerful windstorm swept through Beltrami County, toppling over 9 million trees. If one of those blowdown stumps is now part of your yard, why not give it a magical second life? In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll transform an ordinary stump into a whimsical fairy hideaway. You’ll begin by creating a charming door and window—sparking endless ideas for future additions. (The fairies, of course, will take care of the rest!) Youth (12–18) and “young at heart” adults; students 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult participant. Note: Additional $5 supply fee due at the time of class to instructor.

Take your business to new heights with this fast-paced, one-hour session designed for business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals. Learn the essential skills and strategies to effectively reach your target audience, boost brand awareness, and drive engagement across today’s major social media platforms. This class can be watched live from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, or you can watch the recording at your convenience.

The Concern: Our family has a cabin, homestead, hunting land, farm or second home: How do we protect this family legacy and move its use and enjoyment into the future? The Problem: Various sources and forces threaten its very existence: The nursing home and Medicaid (MA), estate taxes, family divorces, creditor and bankruptcy issues, taxes and operating expenses, unequal resources of owners, the in-laws, and use and enjoyment equality. The Answer: We will provide real-life solutions and explore four paths to resolution that will solve our problems without driving the family apart or sacrificing the family legacy asset.

Create a cheerful snowman in this fun and relaxing watercolor class! We’ll begin by sketching and outlining our snowman with a permanent ink pen, then bring him to life with watercolor washes. Along the way, you’ll review watercolor basics such as brush control, layering, and blending. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced beginners alike, or anyone who loves winter and holiday art. The finished painting size is 8” x 10”. Class length: 2 ½ hours. $25 supply fee due at the time of class to instructor

Join Muriel Kingery of Sundog Handmade for an evening of cookie decorating! This class will focus on detailed linework in white icing, rather than the traditional full-color and flooding techniques of sugar cookies. Kit Options: 6-Cookie Kit + Class: $45 6-Cookie Kit Pickup Only: $25 12-Cookie Kit Pickup Only: $40 All materials are included in the class kits.

Join Lily for a fun and relaxing watercolor class as you create a beautiful 8" x 10" sunflower using the classic line and wash technique. This class is designed for beginners but enjoyable for all skill levels. Learn essential watercolor techniques including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, blending, layering, and glazing. We’ll begin with a permanent pen drawing, then follow step-by-step guidance to bring your sunflower to life in watercolor. This 2 ½-hour class is a perfect way to celebrate the fall season while growing your watercolor skills and creating a cheerful, seasonal piece of art. $25 supply fee due at the time of class to instructor

Online Classes with Instructor June Anderson and Sara Anderson June Anderson was one of the 27 Minnesota Daughters of the American Revolution, (DAR), who researched and wrote these biographies in response to a request by the National Medal of Honor Committee. In addition to writing, June saw to the publication of these biographies, providing the inspiration for a PBS documentary by Doug Ohman. June Anderson is both a world traveler and an author sharing her adventures in her numerous published books and through her online PowerPoint community ed classes. Twenty years ago, June Anderson and her husband celebrated the most wondrous Christmas of their lives in Krakow, Poland, joining their son and his family for the holiday. In this heartwarming presentation, June shares the magic of that storybook season—wandering the medieval Market Square alive with Christmas lights, Santa Claus, and even Ronald McDonald; taking a carriage ride to Wawel Castle to meet its fire-breathing dragon, Smoke; and gliding in a one-horse open sleigh across the river and through the snow-covered hills of the Carpathian Mountains. Come along for this unforgettable journey filled with warmth, history, and holiday cheer.

Venmo is changing how people exchange money—and it’s time to get comfortable with it! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to set up your Venmo account securely, send and receive money with confidence, avoid unnecessary fees, and use the app in real-world situations with friends, family, and businesses. We’ll also cover key terms and safety best practices, so you feel prepared when the topic of Venmo comes up in conversation or in the news. This class can be watched live from 12:00 – 1:00 PM CST or you can view the recording at your convenience.

The biggest fear for most baby boomers is how to pay for the nursing home and still leave an inheritance for the next generation. We will walk through the following questions and more including: How will I meet my nursing home goals? Is Long Term Care Insurance for me? What about home healthcare? Should I gift my money away? Would I qualify for Medicaid? What about my current Trust, does it protect my assets and avoid the nursing home? What is the 60-month claw back? What if my spouse goes into the nursing home and exhausts our money? Get the answers to these and other questions and learn how to create an effective plan to deal with these uncertainties.

So, you’ve written a book. Now what? Whether you've written the great American novel and want to share it with the world, or your memoirs to pass on to family and friends—this class is for you. In Session One, you’ll learn how to prepare your manuscript for publishing, understand the business of selling books, and explore tips on marketing and promotion. Sessions Two and Three will be hands-on: you’ll prepare your manuscript (and images) in Microsoft Word, set up a Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) account, upload your files, and publish your book on Amazon.Session Four will focus on public relations and marketing platforms, including social media, and effective strategies for promoting your book. A detailed publishing guide will be emailed prior to the first class. Zoom link will be provided upon registration. June Anderson has written and published a dozen books of her own and has helped countless others publish theirs. Todd Anderson brings 30 years of experience in the printing industry, specializing in book design, formatting, and production.

In just one evening, you’ll learn the basics of playing the guitar—enough to provide years of enjoyment. Skip the private lessons and dive right in with this crash course, where you’ll learn simple chords and start playing your favorite songs right away. The course fee includes an online book, recorded follow-up lessons, a class recording, and access to optional live Q&A sessions. The Zoom-based class is a mix of hands-on instruction and lecture-style demonstration. For ages 13+.

Experience the fun and challenge of curling! This entry-level course is perfect for beginners—no prior knowledge is required, just a willingness to try something new. Participants will learn the basics of curling in a supportive, hands-on environment. Wear warm, flexible clothing (no jeans), and dress in layers. Please bring a separate pair of clean, rubber-soled shoes to wear on the ice. An optional introductory bonspiel (tournament) will be offered on a Saturday following the course for those who want to gain additional experience. Bonus: If you decide to become a member of the Bemidji Curling Club, the $35 course fee will be deducted from your first-year membership dues. For ages 18+.