Driving has changed since you first got your license, and taking the SMART drivers course could save you money. The SMART driver course is presented by AARP Driver Safety to seniors to assist them to stay safe drivers, taking into account all the changes that occur as they age. Upon completion of the course, participants will be issued certificates of completion to take to their insurance agents as proof of attending the course. The AARP SMART Driver Course is recognized by Minnesota Driver & Vehicle Services as an approved accident prevention course for drivers 50 years of age and older. Insured drivers 50 years of age or older may be eligible for an appropriate reduction in automobile insurance premium charges valid for three years after completing this course. Please check with your insurance company or agent for any additional requirements for eligibility. Payment is required at the time of registration. If you are an AARP member, you will need your membership number to register.

Learn Traditional martial art with a modern application. Focusing on Self-defense and personal development. A great work out for the mind and the body.

Join us for a culturally-affirming early learning experience designed especially for BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) children ages birth-3rd grade and their families. Come together to play, explore, and connect with other families in our community. In the second hour of class, parents will separate (if desired) to discuss topics of interest with each other and a parent educator, while their children continue to play and explore in the Early Learning classroom.

This camp is designed for boys who want to learn about the game of basketball! We will focus on introductory-level skills while emphasizing having FUN! All participants must be accompanied by an active adult 18 years or older for the duration of the camp. This camp will be run by the high school boys coaching staff and they look forward to working with the young Spud basketball players! (This camp is for Boys who are in the age range of 3 to Pre-School (not for boys who will be going into Kindergarten in the fall of 2026)).

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.

Learn the basics of Crochet while you create a unique project. Students will learn single crochet and double crochets stitches while starting a project. All students are welcome, whether you are learning crochet for the first time or solidifying your crochet knowledge. Supplies will be provided, just bring yourself and be ready to learn.

Continue learning about Crochet while you create a unique project. Students will learn the half double crochet stitch and working in the round while starting a project. Prerequisite is Beginner Crochet 1 or knowledge of single and double crochet. Supplies will be provided, just bring yourself and be ready to learn.

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 Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before 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.

Self-published or indie authors—this high-impact session gives you the insider playbook for marketing on a budget. Explore the fastest, smartest ways to grow your author platform, engage readers, leverage social media, organize book launches/signings, run ads, secure reviews, and other proven tactics to turn your book into a must-read and keep sales climbing.

The Spuds Summer League is a chance for players to develop skills and team relationships before the fall soccer season begins in August. Players will meet at the MHS soccer fields for practice on Tuesdays and will play games between local high schools on Wednesdays. Players will need their own water, soccer ball, shin guards and soccer cleats.

Moorhead Area Public Schools’ Driver Education classroom program is open to high school students age 15 or older living in the Moorhead School District. Register through the Community Education office, 2777 34th St. S., 218-284-3400. Information sheets and registration forms also can be picked up at the Moorhead High activities office. Financial aid is not available through the district. Students are responsible to bring a Chromebook or internet capable equivalent electronic device to class. Moorhead students are welcome to use their school assigned Chromebook. If a student does not have a device, please contact the Community Education office for rental options at least one week before class. This 30-hour class prepares students for their instructional permit. Steps for people under 18 years of age to get a Minnesota driver's license: 1. Complete mandatory 30 hours of scheduled classroom instruction. Students cannot be absent or tardy when attending this course. A 90-minute parent component will be scheduled for this class in compliance with Minnesota law. If the parent class is taken then the practice driving hours are reduced from 50 hours to 40. 2. Register for behind-the-wheel training, with a private vendor and receive the blue card. The blue card is issued by the vendor providing the behind-the-wheel instruction and is required to take the state permit test. 3. Take and pass the state permit test. Students registering for the permit test must provide: one primary ID, one secondary ID and the blue card. Primary ID options: state issued ID, current passport or state certified birth certificate. Secondary ID options: Social Security card, student ID with picture and ID number, or certified school transcript. Upon passing the permit test, making payment, and parent/guardian signature, students receive their permit. 4. Complete behind-the-wheel training. Students must have a permit before they can start behind-the-wheel instruction. 5. Complete the six-month practice period. Minnesota law now requires drivers to have a permit for six months before taking the road test. Every driver under the age of 18 who completes behind-the-wheel instruction and is testing for a provisional driver’s license must submit a driving log. 6. Pass road test. To take the road test, students must be 16 years old and have had their permit for six months. Drive on provisional license until qualifications for full license are met. You must complete all 30 hours of scheduled class to be able to get your permit. If the 30 hours are not completed you will have to register and pay full price for the class again. No absences or tardies allowed. Please note location at registration. Students must attend all 30 hours in person.

Come be creative and have fun playing in the clay. Using pinch pot, coil, and slab techniques to create anything you can imagine. You will create 4 different projects with an additional project on the pottery wheel. Projects use pinch and roll techniques along with slipping and scoring. We will also be working on slab and coil techniques to create clay boxes and bowls. Once they are complete, they will be painted with a clay-based paint. The projects will be dropped off at the main office and they will call or email you when they are ready to be picked up.

Join us as you embark on a learning garden tour in local Clay County MN gardens with stops in Moorhead, Dilworth & Glyndon. Stops include a local native prairie landscaped yard, a cut flower farm, large straw-bale garden, and more great local resident's gardens. Each site will have a host to share information on the garden as you get a closer look at all these great gardens in your local community and county. Tour is held rain or shine. Addresses will be emailed closer to the tour date and the tour will officially start at an unspecified location for packet pickup if paper copies are needed. Join us for a fun, exciting afternoon and evening of garden fun.