Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education

Would you like to grow strawberries, blueberries or other fruit in your own backyard? Learn how easy it is to select fruit varieties appropriate for Minnesota; to plant, prune, and maintain the plants for health and maximum yield; and to control insects and disease to ensure a fruitful crop. We will discuss strawberries and raspberries in detail, as well as, blueberries, apples, cherries, plums and honeyberries. *Class is held online. Please have email information listed in your account. A link to the online class will be mailed to you.

First-time buyers learn how to buy a home using special loans, grants & First Generation homeownership funds! We will review the process of buying a home from A-Z and discuss unique funding that is only available to YOU- a first-time buyer. With one program, it is possible to buy a home for as little as $1000 of your own funds. You are generally a first-time buyer if you have not owned a home in the past 3 years. Please make sure you have all contact information up to date. A link to the online class will be emailed to you in the confirmation.

You'll learn how easy it is to grow your own vegetables, including tips on site selection, soil preparation, seed starting, fertilizer, garden design and layout. You'll learn why when you plant makes a difference. We’ll discuss the essentials of disease, pest and weed control techniques, composting, the best time to harvest and how to extend the growing season. Using University of Minnesota research-based information and the instructor’s many years of successes and failures, this class will get you excited to grow and harvest your own vegetables. *Class is held online. Please have email information listed in your account. A link to the online class will be mailed to you.

In this comprehensive session, you will learn about special screenwriting terms and formats for television and the big screen. You will also learn how to plot a story, develop characters, and execute your work in the proper screenwriting format. You will discover the difference between a Treatment, a Spec Script and a Shooting Script and when to do each. You’ll get an inside look into the business of selling your script to agents and producers. 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. This is an online course-Please have an email address listed in your account. The instructor will send you a link to the online class.

“Wow, you have a great voice!” Have you heard that more times than you can count? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? If so, then you could have what it takes to begin working as a professional Voiceover Artist. Explore the craft of voiceovers. Book a 1:1 session that works for you! Voices for All will contact you via email to schedule for a date and time of your preference, 7 days a week availability! Discover current trends, opportunities, and tools you need to find success in this growing remote working industry. Read a real script and receive coaching from your instructor, a professional voice actor, to improve your delivery. One-time, 90-minute, one-on-one, video-chat class! Learn more: http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo Upon registration you will be contacted by Voices For All to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience. Class intended for Adults 18+ You will need the ability to video chat. This is for 1 session. Voices for All will contact you via email to schedule for a date and time of your preference. Please be sure to check your SPAM or JUNK folder just in case. This class is scheduled for a date and time of students convenience with 7 day availability.

Tell True Stories with Purpose : Ready to turn your real-life stories into unforgettable nonfiction? Whether you’re crafting a memoir, how-to guide, personal essay, or narrative article, this class is your launchpad to powerful, authentic writing. Discover how to pick compelling topics, unleash your unique voice, and organize your ideas with clarity and punch. Explore every nonfiction format—from blogs to books—and master techniques for crafting openings that hook, weaving in research seamlessly, and polishing your work for maximum impact. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including HarvardAdult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. This is an online course-Please have an email address listed in your account. The instructor will send you a link to the online class.

Create Products That Sell While You Sleep (including 50 product ideas) Unlock the secrets to earning money around the clock. This dynamic class teaches you practical strategies and step-by-step tools to develop, launch, and automate income-generating products that keep working for you with minimal ongoing effort. You’ll learn how to identify profitable opportunities (50 ideas included!), build irresistible offerings, master automated sales and marketing systems, and scale your income streams—all while protecting your work and overcoming common hurdles. Get ready to transform your ideas into a powerful, passive income machine that works day and night. 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. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. *This is a Class over ZOOM you will need an email and smart device to attend. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Trees and shrubs are an investment that can improve the beauty of your home landscape, but require pruning and regular maintenance for a long life. Understanding tree growth habits, we will show why, how and when you can do corrective pruning as well as techniques to care for and prune shade trees, evergreens and fruit trees. Shrubs can often get too large, crowd sidewalks and make your yard look unkempt. Learn techniques for pruning and rejuvenating shrubs to help show off the beauty of your home. *Class is held online. Please have email information listed in your account. A link to the online class will be mailed to you.

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. *This is a Class over ZOOM you will need an email and smart device to attend. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Learn the basics of vegetable gardening to successfully grow fresh produce. Practical, simple advice on where to begin: what defines a good location, the right size garden bed, soil preparation, deciding what to plant, buying seeds or transplants, how, & when to plant, best time to harvest and much more! Using University of Minnesota research-based information and the instructor’s many years of successes and failures, this class will get you excited to grow and harvest your own vegetables. *Class is held online. Please have email information listed in your account. A link to the online class will be mailed to you.

Step into the magical world of children’s and YA literature—and learn how to captivate young readers like a pro! This dynamic class dives deep into the hottest market trends, age-smart storytelling techniques, and unforgettable character creation that speaks directly to kids and teens. You’ll also get insider tips on crafting submissions that grab the attention of kid-lit magazines and publishers. Whether you’re dreaming of picture books or YA novels, this is your launchpad to creating stories that kids won’t put down. 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. This is an online course-Please have an email address listed in your account. The instructor will send you a link to the online class.