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    Garden Bed Rental 25

    You can now rent an in-town 4ft x 8ft garden bed right next to the Middle School greenhouse! $20 for the season (ask about our low income price by calling 763-477-4563) We have 14 ground level beds and 2 raised ADA beds available (ADA beds are smaller and priced at $15 for the season). Community Education/RAS provides water and a shed to store gardening tools Renters agree to plant, maintain, and harvest their plots. We recommend using organic (chemical-free) methods to ensure safety of other gardens and gardeners. Garden season is May to October
    Thu, May 1
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Rockford Middle School
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  • FREE Mental Health Cafes

    Join us for conversation, snacks, and support in a welcoming space! Each session includes a 30-minute topic discussion followed by a 40-minute open conversation. Facilitated by Gale Reitan, MA in Counseling, we provide resources, encouragement, and a judgment-free environment. Free to attend - please register to help us plan for food! May 13th: Everything is flowering and blooming. As one of the five senses, smell is keenly tied to pain relief, peace, and moods. Also, we spend some moments on allergies from food to pollen that affect mental health June 10th: Nature is a natural healer for all of us and it is free. We’ll meet in the classroom, have a chat and then head out for a walk. Please wear shoes that you can walk in. If it is raining, bring an umbrella. July 8th: : Boom Bang and Independence Day can all be triggers if you are dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Come and learn more about this reality. August 12: Dog Days of Summer – does the heat and humidity have anything to do with mental health? We’ll be learning what barometric pressures, temperatures, and humidity have to do with our mental health. September 9: Beginnings Are Hard – come and share your helpful hints and learn from others about how to handle when your schedule changes. Change is not easy for anyone and a mental health challenge adds another level.
    Tue, Jun 10
    7:00 - 8:00 PM
    Rockford Community Center
    Tue, Jul 8
    7:00 - 8:00 PM
    Rockford Community Center
    Tue, Aug 12
    7:00 - 8:00 PM
    Rockford Community Center
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  • Creative Writing 101: A Beginner’s Guide

    You don’t need a degree in creative writing to be an exceptional writer and get paid for it! Anyone with a passion for writing can learn and develop their fiction and non-fiction writing skills. Whether you’re writing from your own life experience, creating new worlds, or informing readers about important information, this class will teach you about the different forms of creative writing, the top 10 creative writing tips for beginners, as well as how to brainstorm for new creative writing ideas, bring your words to life with engaging descriptions, develop your own writing style, and how to get paid for your creative writing. 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.
    Wed, Jul 9
    4:00 - 6:00 PM
    Virtual
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  • Intro to Medical Terminology

    Medical terminology is the first step to any career in the medical field or simply to understand your family’s medical visits. No prior experience is necessary. This highly specialized language involves word building with root words, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations. You will leave with a solid foundation of medical language, as well as basic medical billing and coding terminology. After submitting and passing the open-book exam included in the workbook you receive in class, you will earn a Certificate of Completion. This comprehensive course is taught by longtime educator LeeAnne Krusemark, and Credentialed Medical Professional Vanessa Grinnell, RRT. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
    Wed, Jul 9
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    Virtual
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  • Save $Money$ with Extreme Couponing!

    Learn how to save $$$ every day with extreme couponing. Coupons are NOT just for groceries. The savings can add up to HUNDREDS or even THOUSANDS of dollars every year. This comprehensive workshop will teach you: * where to find all different types of coupons, even for high ticket items * how to find the best coupon apps and websites * how to match coupons with sales for maximum savings This workshop is taught by someone who has used many couponing secrets to save thousands. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
    Thu, Jul 10
    3:00 - 4:00 PM
    Virtual
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  • Comedy Writing: How to Be Funny on Paper and Stage

    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.
    Thu, Jul 10
    4:00 - 6:00 PM
    Virtual
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  • Be a Better Writer: 10 Easy Tips to Improve Your Writing Now

    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.
    Thu, Jul 10
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    Virtual
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  • Explore the World as a Travel Writer

    If you love to travel and love to write, this is for you! We will discuss how to use all your senses in a new destination to create more detailed and in-depth descriptions that capture and maintain readers’ interest, and whether or not you need to include photos with your work. You will also learn how to find and submit your finished product to print and online markets, the business side of travel writing (how to take travel tax deductions), and how to avoid worn-out travel writing cliches. 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.
    Tue, Jul 15
    3:00 - 5:00 PM
    Virtual
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  • Beginner's Guide to Starting a FREE Blog

    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.
    Tue, Jul 15
    5:00 - 7:00 PM
    Virtual
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  • Introduction to Journaling: A Beginner’s Guide

    Journaling is simply recording your thoughts, feelings, and insights in a written, drawn, or typed format. It can be done on paper or on a computer, and it's a low-cost way to improve your mental health. Journaling can help you reduce stress, improve your self-awareness, as well as prioritize problems, fears, and concerns, and provide an opportunity for positive self-talk. You’ll learn how to start journaling (even when you don’t know what to write), the 10 most popular types of journaling, how to kick-start self-reflection and self-discovery, and track your progress and personal growth. 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.
    Tue, Jul 22
    3:00 - 5:00 PM
    Virtual
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  • Write a Riveting Mystery, Suspense, or Crime Story

    Become a mystery writer for fun or profit! You will discover the different sub-genres and three-act story structure of mystery writing and create an intriguing cast of characters. Learn how to research and pick your setting, make sure your opening grabs readers’ attention, use “red herrings” to misdirect your readers and create suspense until you’re ready for the final reveal. 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.
    Tue, Jul 22
    5:00 - 7:00 PM
    Virtual
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  • Dinner and a Show at Channhassen Dinner Theatre

    Transportation provided! Join Rockford Community Education for an exciting afternoon! Take a musical trip back to the '50s with Danny Zuko, Sandy, Rizzo, Frenchy and Kenickie. Greased-back hair and leather jackets, ponytails and poodle skirts, fast cars and rock’n’roll, Grease is back! Experience the nostalgia of high school in the ‘50s – peer pressure, love, and teenage life set against the campy backdrop of Rydell High. Run Time 2 hours & 5 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission. Additional Information: $115 per person Only 6 tickets available! Sign up early!! Transportation is provided! Leave the RCC parking lot at 10:15 am Return to RCC at 3:45 pm 11am Lunch / 1pm show
    Wed, Jul 23
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Channhassen Dinner Theatre
    Min Age
    10 yr.
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  • Start your own Online business! A Beginner’s Guide (including the top 25 online businesses to start)

    Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to: find a gap in a niche market and fill it;build your own website, and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers will find you; take care of business forms and taxes; create multiple sources of income (including Affiliate commissions). You’ll also get info about the 25 most popular online businesses to start. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark 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.
    Wed, Jul 23
    4:00 - 6:00 PM
    Virtual
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  • Write Your First Novel (in 90 Days!)

    This intensive course provides a schedule of crafting a novel from start to finish, which you can finish in as little as 90 days! This class will also help you stay motivated throughout the journey. You will learn how to: select your novel genre and develop a compelling premise create multidimensional characters and immersive settings craft a detailed plot outline manage your time to keep your writing flow consistent combat common roadblocks including writer’s block master the art of self-editing: refining your plot, and fixing pacing, dialogue, and characterization problems. receive constructive criticism from beta readers explore publishing options By the end of this class, you will know how to complete your novel and have the knowledge and confidence to move forward with the publishing process. 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.
    Wed, Jul 23
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    Virtual
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  • 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.
    Thu, Jul 24
    4:00 - 6:00 PM
    Virtual
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  • $Monetize$ Websites, Blogs, and Social Media with Affiliate Marketing

    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 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.
    Thu, Jul 24
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    Virtual
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  • Writing Short Stories: A Beginner’s Guide

    Writing short stories (1,000–30,000 words) helps you discover your writing voice and how to convey your ideas. You’ll learn how to bring your story to life with an engaging plot, as well as character development, action, and dialogue. You’ll also learn the technical parts of crafting a short story, including structure, important character moments, and progression in the story. You’ll also know what to do with your short story once completed, including editing, proofing, and publishing options. 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.
    Tue, Jul 29
    3:00 - 5:00 PM
    Virtual
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  • Make Money Pet Sitting (after school/work)

    Do you love animals…especially dogs? Learn how to make extra money after school or work by watching dogs or other pets, usually in the pet’s home. You will learn about feeding, watering, and exercising pets, how to make a good impression as well as what questions to ask when interviewing for a pet sitting job, and what to do when a dog has behavioral issues. You will also discover other services you can offer to make more money, such as dog walking, grooming, puppy training, etc. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. This class is taught by a seasoned professional pet sitter and a longtime entrepreneur. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.
    Tue, Jul 29
    5:00 - 7:00 PM
    Virtual
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  • How to Start Any Home Business + 250 Home Business Ideas!

    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 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.
    Wed, Jul 30
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    Virtual
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  • Back to School "Flower Hour" Fun!

    Wanting some flower fun before summer is done?! Learn how to create a fresh flower arrangement featuring sunflowers! Price includes vase + fresh flowers + all other supplies
    Tue, Aug 26
    6:00 - 7:00 PM
    Rockford Community Center
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