10 REALLY IMPORTANT REASONS THAT YOUR PARENT’S ESTATE PLAN IS IMPORTANT TO YOU LIVE Online In this class we will take an in-depth review of many issues (and problems) that may be faced from our parents estate plan (or lack thereof) such as: creating a difficult Probate, loss of assets to the Nursing Home, fighting amongst the children, senior care issues, guardianship, privacy, the continued life of the surviving parent, estate tax protection, fairness and equality, legacy assets and the flow of critical information between the generations.With our 30 years of experience, we will discuss actual Minnesota examples of all of the above challenges and how they can be avoided in advance with some simple planning and exchange of information. All questions will be answered in an open and friendly forum.

3D PRINTING: POKE’ PUZZLES (Grades 2 - 6) LIVE Online Where art meets engineering! Break down Pokémon characters into basic shapes like a pro artist, then design pieces that fit together precisely into buildable 3D puzzles. Pokémon is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. and not affiliated with this camp.

ADULT CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: BEGINNER PART 1 LIVE Online Have you wanted to learn or refresh your Spanish? This class focuses on building conversational skills through interactive practice. Topics include greetings, pronunciation, numbers, food, clothing, and basic grammar. You'll engage in small conversations and explore cultural insights like word origins and dialects.

ADULT CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: BEGINNER PART 2 LIVE Online Continue your Spanish journey in Beginner Spanish Part Two! Build on conversational skills for directions, restaurants, and everyday interactions. Learn vocabulary on weather, dates, family, and key verbs like ser and tener. Explore cultural topics on food, family, and friendships. Open to new and returning students.

ADULT CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: INTERMEDIATE PART 1 LIVE Online This intermediate course helps adults improve conversation skills through interactive lessons. Topics include AR verb conjugation, infinitives, future tense, prepositions, and more. Practice making plans, discussing preferences, and explore holiday traditions in Spanish-speaking countries. Open to new students and previous Beginner Spanish Part 1 and 2 conversation participants.

REQUIRED Early Childhood SCREENING Attention all 3 - 5 year olds! Early Childhood Screening is required by law for all children prior to the start of Kindergarten. Early Childhood Screening is offered free of charge. We strongly encourage parents to screen at age 3 (the ideal age for screening is 3 ½). Early Childhood screening is a free check-in of how your child is learning and growing. Screening includes developmental assessment, vision and hearing tests, height and weight measurements and an immunization and health history review. Screening helps identify children who may need additional time and experiences to be ready for school and connects families to Early Childhood programs and community resources. Screening appointments take approximately 1.5 hours. If you have questions, please call the Community Education office at 218.568.9200.

BEADED EARRINGS (Ages 15 & Up) Add a little sparkle to the holiday season by creating your own festive jewelry and ornaments! In this fun, hands-on class, you'll make three pairs of holiday-themed beaded earrings—a pine tree, a snowman, and a wrapped present. You'll also craft decorative beaded ornament hangers, perfect for adding a personalized touch to your holiday decorations or handmade gifts. All supplies are included, and no beading experience is necessary. You'll leave with beautiful handmade creations ready to wear, decorate, or give as thoughtful holiday gifts. *Nickel-free, stainless steel ear wires and headpins are provided.

BEADED PLANT CREATIONS (Age 15 & Up) Create a beautiful plant that never needs watering! In this fun and creative class, participants will craft a decorative beaded plant using stiff thread and a lovely variety of glass beads. You’ll be guided step-by-step through shaping the stems and assembling your plant into a finished piece. All materials included.

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO GETTING PUBLISHED LIVE Online 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.

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO USING CHATGPT (AI) LIVE Online 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!

BEHIND THE WHEEL Get hands-on driving experience with a qualified instructor! Pequot Lakes Community Education is partnering with Pine River-Backus (PRB) Schools to offer behind the wheel training. Students will practice essential driving skills, learn safe driving techniques, and build confidence as they prepare for their driving exam. Students must complete the State Mandated 30 hour Driver's Ed Course and have a certificate of completion before they can register for Behind the Wheel, receive their E-Card (formerly "Blue Card") and apply for a driving permit. Registration happens through Pequot Lakes Community Education, you will be required to upload your Certificate of Completion when registering. PRB schools will reach out to you to collect payment. Once registered and paid, driving appointments will be set up by the family through Mike Lupella, PRB Drivers Ed and Behind the Wheel Instructor. He can be reached at 218.656.0882. You can also reach out to PRB Community Ed 218.587.2080 and they will help line up lessons. Six hours of Behind the Wheel training is required in order to receive the White Card needed to take the road exam for all students under the age of 18. In addition, 50 hours of supervised driving practice with an adult is also needed before taking the road exam. Dates & Times are flexible & set up with the instructor & student. PRB Behind the Wheel Instructors | $250

BOTTLE SANTA OR SNOWMAN (Ages 10 & Up) Turn an ordinary bottle into a festive holiday decoration! In this creative class, you'll transform a bottle into either a cheerful Santa or an adorable snowman using a variety of decorative materials and embellishments. These charming creations make wonderful holiday décor for your home or thoughtful hostess gifts for holiday gatherings. No crafting experience is needed, and all supplies are included.