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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.
  • Acrylic Painting For Adults!

    Acrylic Painting For Adults! Instructor: John Ebenhoh Fall Flower Painting Tuesday, September 17th, 6:30pm-8:30pm Snoopy Halloween Painting Tuesday, October 8th, 6:30-8:30pm Sunset Windmill Painting Tuesday, November 12th, 6:30-8:30pm Snowman Painting. Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:30-8:30pm We will use a 16 x 20 canvas and all paint; brushes and materials will be provided to complete a painting using acrylic paint. I will teach basic painting methods, some shortcuts, and blending colors. Everyone will get individual attention during the classes. Fee: $37.50. Washington Learning Center (door#1) Room #104
  • Barn Quilts

    Barn Quilts Instructor: Cynthia Buchholz, Bittersweet Company Fee $30 per person Material Fee due at class $65.00- This includes all of the materials needed to complete an amazing barn quilt! 2’ x 2’ Aluminum Composite. It is a premium-grade material that professional sign makers use. It will never rust or rot. It is light-weight and easy to hang but very sturdy and great to work on. 75 plus fabulous paint colors to choose from. I use the highest quality Behr paint, 3M tape, aprons, hair dryers and a dance off for odd but awesome prizes. There will be a minimum of 16 patterns drawn out on to grid paper to choose from. Washington Learning Center (door #1) Room #104 Thursday, November 7th, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Min 8/ Max 14 Painting barn quilts is a popular, lively, and rewarding 4-hour class of guided instruction that will take you through the process of barn quilt painting from beginning to completion. You will learn how to create a barn quilt that looks professional and leave with your own masterpiece, ready for hanging and unequivocal admiration. ;)
  • 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 (Online Zoom Class)

    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

    Description: Canva is the perfect digital tool for beginners and novices! Open up a world of possibilities by learning how to use the easiest design website available all for free. In this class you will learn how to create designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. From online documents, business cards, email signatures and more, you'll leave this class with a practical guide to use Canva with confidence!
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  • Cell Phones & Parenting - Oh My!

    Description: When your child has a Smartphone there are key things you should know in order to keep them safe and secure. In this class you’ll understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps for your child’s Smartphone, and more! You will leave this class with a confident plan to simplify the technology so that you and your child can use the phone safely without worry.
  • 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! Fall Theme Cookies (age 13+).. Saturday, September 21st, 9:30am-11:30am
  • Earn Extra Money Mystery Shopping (post-requisite) (Online Zoom Class)

    Have you seen ads telling you how to become a shopper, but only if you send them a lot of money? You do not have to pay to begin your new career in this exciting field. (Participants must also attend “How to Start Any Home Business + 250 Home Business Ideas!” for a clear understanding of this endeavor.). You will learn how to sign up with many legitimate mystery shopping companies WITHOUT FEES, avoid pitfalls and scams, create a required mystery shopping resume and profile, and how to file your mystery shopping reports for payment. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee, including a list of 25 legitimate companies you can work for. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
  • Empower Caregiver Series: Building Foundations of Caregiving Online Class

    These classes are designed to increase caregiver confidence while reducing stress. They offer helpful ways to approach the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia using a person-centered approach. Classes can be scheduled individually or bundled together to create an education series. This class explores the role of the caregiver and the changes they may experience, how to build a support team, and ways to manage caregiver stress.
  • Empower Caregiver Series: Supporting Independence Online Class

    These classes are designed to increase caregiver confidence while reducing stress. They offer helpful ways to approach the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia using a person-centered approach. Classes can be scheduled individually or bundled together to create an education series. This class focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support, and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.
  • Experience History with a Paranormal Twist On a Virtual Trip Through Haunted Anoka

    Through the magic of Power Point, your guide will take you through forgotten Anoka to hear the stories of the people who once lived there and, according to some, are still hanging around.During this hour-long presentation, she will tell you of long ago Anoka—of the Jackson Hotel, now Billy’s, the old Post Office, Colonial Hall, the Masonic Lodge, and some infamous residences, all haunted, of course.
  • Genealogy Methods: Research Skills Through Case Studies

    It can take years to learn how to research effectively. Watch as I go through the steps that I use as a professional genealogist to solve common research problems. These case studies will show you techniques that you can apply to your own research.
  • Hauntings and History of the Emerald Isle

    Experience History with a Paranormal Twist on an Armchair Tour Through Ireland.Ireland is famous for its “thin places,” a membrane or a thin layer between worlds that cross over each other.From pagan times to present, Ireland’s dark history has been recorded in its abbeys and churches, forts and castles, jails and graveyards by those who lived during those turbulent times and often perished because of them.Their ghosts are eyewitnesses to this history.Sometimes, they are the history.
  • How to Outline and Write an Irresistible Romance (Online Zoom Class)

    Romance is the #1 selling fiction genre. Whether you're a new or experienced writer, this comprehensive session will help you sharpen your skills with practical step-by-step advice. You will discover the different romance sub-genres and understand the proven romance formula. You will also learn to create a unique setting, introduce your protagonist (lead character), percolate friction, and write relatable dialogue as well as intimate scenes. Publishing options will also be discussed. 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.
  • How to Publish Your Book Without Going Broke

    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 the first session you will learn how to prepare your manuscript for publishing, the business of selling your books, and some tips on marketing and promotion. The second session will be a hands-on learning experience of preparing your manuscript and cover in Microsoft Word, setting up a Kindle Direct Publishing account, uploading your files and publishing your book on Amazon. The third session will contain information on public relations and marketing platforms, including social media, along with strategies for marketing. The up-dated manual will be emailed to you prior to class. Instructor’s Bios: June Anderson, has written and published a dozen books of her own and helped countless other people publish theirs as well.Sara Anderson has guided many writers through the technology of publishing, seen to the publication of their books, and advised them about ways to promote their books on social media.
  • How to Start Any Home Business + 250 Home Business Ideas! (Online Zoom Class)

    Tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award winning business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business start up workshop you will ever find. You will discover: * more than 250 legitimate home business ideas * mandatory legal documentation * many ways to market your product/service * how to take tax deductions (this workshop included!) 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.
  • How to Use Uber for Transportation Independence

    Description: Do you hate to drive in bad weather or when it's dark outside? Expand your transportation options and independence through the ride sharing service, Uber. In this class, you will learn the basics and gain the knowledge on how to use Uber. Learn to use Uber at major airports so that you can travel with confidence and without having to ask a friend for a ride, as well as other appointments and errands. Open up your travel options with this fun and engaging class!
  • Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People (Online Class)

    Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People (Online Class) with Craig Coffman Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional monthly online question-and-answer session is also included. For ages 13+. Topics Include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes
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    Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People (Online Class)

    Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People(Online Class) with Craig Coffman In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional monthly online question-and-answer session is also included. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction. For ages 13+. Topics Include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less How to form the three main types of chords How to handle different keys and time signatures How to avoid “counting” How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords
  • Intro to Alzheimer’s Online Class

    This class covers the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, risk factors and warning signs, resources, and how you can join the fight against the disease.
  • Level Up Your Genealogy 1 - Intermediate Class

    My Heritage and Ancestry are some of the biggest research sites, but what do you do when they don't have the information that you're looking for? This course covers how to use the Family Search Catalog, working with autosomal DNA for known and unknown family lines and other repositories to use beyond the large genealogy platforms.