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  • $Monetize$ Websites, Blogs, and Social Media with Affiliate Marketing!! (Online Zoom Class)

    Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click, or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won’t offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment). Learn how to find high, recurring, and second-tier commissions. You’ll also learn SEO secrets to increase your site’s ranking and visibility on search engines like Google. Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author, and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • 10 Practical Tips to Writing Powerful Dialogue

    Writing believable, relatable dialogue is an art-form, but fortunately there are some tried-and-tested methods and techniques you can use right now to improve the dialogue in your novel or script. In this fast paced session, you’ll learn how to turn ordinary words into compelling dialogue, use clean dialogue tags, differentiate character voices, use dialogue instead of narrative/voiceover, avoid dialogue “dumps,” and be real, but not boring. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • 50 $Money$ Making Side Hustles for Teens- *FOR TEENS*

    Hey, Teen! What's the fastest way to make money as a teenager? The answer is a side hustle. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait till you're over a certain age to earn $$ with side hustles that can easily fit into your teen life — between all the classes, chill sessions, and extracurricular activities. And, most of these side hustles don’t require you to study more, won’t interfere with your social life, and can help you hit any financial goal — maybe even get that car! You’ll leave class loaded with information about how to fill out any legal forms to get the business started, and details about 50 profitable side hustle ideas to get you going fast. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructors include a guest teen entrepreneur, and a longtime instructor LeeAnne Krusemark who is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • A Christmas Carol at Sidekick Theater, located at Ives Auditorium in Bloomington

    A Christmas Carol at Sidekick Theater, located at Ives Auditorium in Bloomington Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 1:00 pm show Registration deadline: November 1, 2025 (Min 40 attendees to hold it) Fee: Charter bus and Ticket $65 The bus will leave at 10:15 am from the Middle School Parking Lot on South Garden Street. A wonderfully fresh look at the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghostly visits he receives on Christmas Eve, this new musical rendition of the beloved Christmas tale is sure to provide a memorable experience for audiences of all ages. Narrated and accompanied by Brian Pierce as Jacob Marley and featuring some of the most talented performers and musicians in the Twin Cities, this magical production blends music, storytelling, humor, and a joyous holiday spirit.
  • ABDOMINAL STRENGTHENERS THAT WON’T STRESS YOUR BACK/NECK

    Abdominal muscles weaken and lose shape due to past pregnancies, surgeries, sitting at a desk all day, being sedentary and poor posture. Learn a series of extremely effective exercises to quickly strengthen all four layers of abdominal, WITHOUT stressing back or neck joints and WITHOUT getting on the floor. Common abdominal exercises like crunches can place too much stress on back and neck joints.
  • ACUPRESSURE AND OTHER TOOLS FOR WOMEN 35+

    Acupressure is an ancient healing art that can offer great relief, with no side effects, from symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, bloating, headaches, irritability, nausea, insomnia, anxiety and even weight gain. Learn which points balance hormone levels naturally, including thyroid hormones. Acupressure is a wonderful self-help tool that will help you feel your best. We will discuss breathing techniques &nutritional musts.
  • ACUPRESSURE FOR SINUS RELIEF (on-line)

    Acupressure is an ancient, Eastern healing technique that involves pressing or kneading key points on the body to release energy blockages and simulate energy flow through pathways called meridians.Continual sinus problems have become epidemic in both children and adults. You can find relief by stimulating the many points that relieve sinus blockages, headaches and more.
  • ACUPRESSURE TO ASSIST WEIGHT LOSS (on-line)

    Acupressure is an Eastern healing technique that involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow through pathways called meridians. When the points that regulate metabolism, digestion and thyroid function are blocked or out of balance, losing weight will seem like an impossible task. In this workshop, you will learn the main pressure points that help strengthen thyroid function, boost metabolism, control appetite, decrease food cravings, reduce stress eating and strengthen the entire digestive system.
  • ACUPRESSURE TO RELIEVE MIGRAINES, HEADACHES, NAUSEA & VERTIGO

    Acupressure is a healing technique that works with how energy flows through your body. Just as you have blood that flows through vessels, you have energy that flows through pathways called meridians. Acupressure involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow which can offer great relief with no side effects. We will focus on the points that relieve and prevent migraines and headaches as well as nausea and vertigo.
  • ACUPRESSURE TO RELIEVE STRESS, ANXIETY & INSOMNIA (on-line)

    Acupressure is an ancient healing art and self-help tool. It can offer great relief with no side effects and help you feel your best. Along with the specific points to help relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, irritability and even weight gain, learn the Nine Master Pressure Points which are the most helpful and most frequently prescribed to help and assist every system in your body.
  • AVOID THE PITFALLS OF PERIMENOPAUSE/MENOPAUSE (on-line)

    Perimenopause starts around the age of 35 for most women and can last 10-15 years. Common symptoms include fatigue, migraines, weight gain, water retention, depression, sleep disturbances, joint aches, hot flashes, anger flashes, migraines, fibroids, exaggerated PMS and more. Once you understand exactly what is causing all the troublesome symptoms, they are much easier to correct. We’ll discuss how to get hormone levels measured - blood test vs. saliva test and what to do with the results; traditional HRT vs. bio-identical; acupressure points to assist in symptom relief and nutritional musts. You’ll leave with multiple tools and techniques for restoring health and well-being.
  • Art Classes with Caroline Porter- Autumn Mason Jar Floral Class

    Explore new skills with the fall inspired watercolor and ink, Autumn Mason Jar Floral, artwork. Led by watercolor artist, Caroline Porter, you’ll learn a variety of skills including watercolor layering, how to paint glass, ink drawing techniques, various flower designs, and more! This 8x10 inch artwork is perfect for beginners and intermediate. Students will get to pick what flowers and colors to incorporate in their piece after being shown several techniques for flowers. To help students gain confidence, everyone will also get to practice on scrap paper before working on their final artwork. Materials: Paper: Strathmore 300 Series Cold Press 140 lb. Brushes: Round size 6, 8 and/or 10 Watercolor Paints: Winsor & Newton Cotman Series Ink: Black Ink Pens. Instructor will provide all necessary materials for this class, however, if you would like to use your own materials (i.e. paints or brushes), students are more than welcome to bring their own.
  • Art Classes with Caroline Porter- Fall Mushroom Forest Art Journal

    Enjoy an evening like never before with Watercolor Artist, Caroline Porter! Immerse yourself in this Mushroom Forest Art Journal class while you learn a variety of drawing and painting skills. In this four page build your own art journal piece, you’ll learn watercolor washes, wet on wet and wet on dry techniques, basic drawing, how to use salt on watercolors, and so much more! This class is perfect for beginners to intermediate. The first three pages will cover a different learning objective to help create the final page, the Fall Mushroom Forest Scene: Paper: Strathmore 300 Series Cold Press 140 lb. Brushes: Round sizes 2 - 10 and Fine Liner Brush Size 0-1 Watercolor Paints: Winsor & Newton Cotman Series and Iridescent Watercolors from Enlightened Art Supplies Misc: Black ink pens, pencils, ruler, masking tape, masking fluid, salt, paper towels, water, twine, etc. Instructor will provide all necessary materials for this class, however, if you would like to use your own materials (i.e. paints or brushes), students are more than welcome to bring their own.
  • Art Classes with Caroline Porter- Holiday Greeting Cards Watercolor Class

    Show your loved ones how much they mean to you by sending handmade holiday greeting cards. Or treat yourself to unique and handmade holiday decor for years to come. In this watercolor class, you’ll learn a variety of beginner friendly skills including layering, inkwork, using salt with watercolors, and more. Each student will paint four of the five Holiday Greeting Cards (due to time) listed below: 1. String of Lights 2. Salty Tree 3. Happy Holly-days 4. Wreath OR Ornament. Each card measures roughly 5x7 inches and is hand folded by the instructor prior to class. Brown paper envelopes will be included for each card.Materials: Paper: Strathmore 300 Series Cold Press 140 lb. Brushes: Round size 4, 6, 8 and/or 10 and/or Fine Liner Brush Size 0-1 Watercolor Paints: Winsor & Newton Cotman Series and/or Enlightened Watercolors Iridescent Watercolors Misc.: salt, pen ink, paper towels, etc.Instructor will provide all necessary materials for this class, however, if you would like to use your own materials (i.e. paints or brushes), students are more than welcome to bring their own.
  • Art Classes with Caroline Porter- Witch Swamp Watercolor Class

    Bring out your inner spooky spirit with the dark and misty, Witch Swamp, watercolor piece. With instruction from watercolor artist, Caroline Porter, students will master both wet on wet and wet on dry watercolor techniques. This 8x10 inch artwork is perfect for beginners to intermediate level. Learn how to elevate your piece with background splatters, swamp grass details, and birds flying in the distance. To help students gain confidence, everyone will get to practice on scrap paper before working on their final artwork. Students will also choose their swamp color (examples show green and pink versions)Materials: Paper: Strathmore 300 Series Cold Press 140 lb. Brushes: Round size 6, 8 and/or 10 and/or Fine Liner Brush Size 0-1 Watercolor Paints: Winsor & Newton Cotman Series. Instructor will provide all necessary materials for this class, however, if you would like to use your own materials (i.e. paints or brushes), students are more than welcome to bring their own.
  • Be a Better Writer: 10 Easy Tips to Improve your Writing NOW (Online Zoom Class)

    We write everyday: emails, social media posts, work projects, and even non-fiction or creative writing. Improving is just a matter of knowing some simple tricks to make your writing more impactful and readable, and may help get you a promotion at work or avoid rejection from a publisher. In this hands-on session, there will be writing/editing examples and exercises so you can see in real time how to make sentences flow properly while still maintaining reader interest, and you will leave with a workbook full of writing tips and tricks, which is included in the class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published (Online Zoom Class)

    If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor's desk. You will discover how to: become a “published” writer overnight submit manuscripts the correct way find the right publisher for your work write irresistible query letters determine when and how to get an agent 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop is a must! Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Beginner’s Guide to Starting a FREE Blog (Online Zoom Class)

    Online blogging is a great way to get the word out about you, your service, your product, or information you want to share! You will learn step-by-step how to: * start a FREE blog with WordPress * choose a blog template * emphasize your blog content with a creative name * use your unique voice to share your expertise * connect your domain/website You will also learn how to earn an income with your blog, including links to other websites and advertising on your blog, as well as increase your internet ranking. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers

    ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses build creative content, from stories to marketing copy determine its capabilities and limitations understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Canva for Awesome Beginners

    Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and novices! This class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva, the easiest design website available, all for free. You'll learn to create stunning designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Whether it's online documents, business cards, email signatures, or more, you'll leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively.
  • Cell Phones & Parenting: Balancing Connectivity and Safety


    This engaging session will help you navigate the challenges of your child's digital world and provide helpful tools for your parenting toolbox. Learn practical strategies forsocial media/friendships, setting boundaries, ensuring online safety, and fostering healthy screen habits. Empower yourself with the tools to help raise a teen with a smart technology foundation they will use into Adulthood.
  • Christmas in Krakow

    Twenty years ago, my husband and I celebrated the most wonderous Christmas of our lives in Krakow, Poland as we joined our son and his family for the holiday. We visited the medieval Market Square, alive with Christmas, Santa Claus, and Ronald McDonald; rode in a carriage to Wawal castle and met its fire-breathing dragon, Smok; and took a one-horse open sleigh ride over the river and thru the forested hills of the Carpathian Mountains. Let me share this storybook memory with you.
  • Comedy Writing: How to Be Funny on Paper and Stage (Online Zoom Class)

    Whether you need to make a dull work presentation more lively, mix laughter with learning in the classroom, or ultimately want to write for print/production or perform your own stand up routine, this fast-paced session will show you how to apply humor to all aspects of your life. You will learn the anatomy a joke, how to use your powers of observation to sharpen your wit, write different types of jokes, and use humor to entertain and influence people. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former stand-up comedian at places like The Laugh Factory in Hollywood, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Cookie Decorating Class for Adults!

    Local cookier Sammy’s Sweets will teach participants how to use a variety of royal icing techniques to make cookie masterpieces!