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Deer River Community Education

• Adult Programmer:

  • Sue Stangler

  • sstangler@deerriver.k12.mn.us

• Youth Programmer:

  • Lynn Smith-Evans

  • Lynnevans@deerriver.k12.mn.us

• Phone Number:

  • (218) 246-2416

Fall 2005 Youth Community Education Classes

Fall 2005 Adult Community Education Classes:

• Gardening:  Getting Ready for Winter – Deb from Bloomers Garden Center will cover topics on fall bulb planting, bed preparation for winter and pruning your trees and shrubs.  She will attempt to answer all of your gardening questions.  

  • Room #201 – September 29th from 6:30/7:30 p.m.      Fee:  $5.00

• Scrapbooking:  - Are you interested in scrapbooking but don’t know where to start?  Create your own 6” x 6” flip-flop album.  Bring up to 8 winter or Christmas photos to complete the album in class or add the photos at home after class.

  • Room #101 – October 4th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.        Fee:  $10 + materials

• Internet Basics: - If you are challenged whenever you hear or see the phrase, “Just use the internet”, we have the solution for you.  This class covers a wide range of internet use, including internet searching and safety.  We also show you programs that remove spyware, adware and viruses.  Bring your questions.

  • Media Center – October 4, 6, 11 & 13 from 6-8 p.m.         Fee:  $47

• Grant Writing with Mary Kay Jacobson – Take the mystery out of grant writing!  Learn the grant writing process, and how to pursue private, state, federal and corporate grants.  Also learn how to locate funding sources, develop proposals and budgets, create and perform evaluation, devise funding plans and understand accountability.

  • Media Center & Room 201 – October 6 & 13 from 6-9 p.m.     Fee:  $70

• Defensive Driving Refresher – Anyone over age 55 who has already taken the 8-hour course is eligible for this class.  Develop additional defensive driving techniques and save 10% on your car insurance.

  • Room #201 – October 10 from 2 to 6 p.m.    Fee:  $10 to AARP  (Anyone needing this class but time is not good, call me for additional sites)

• Defensive Driving – 1st Class -  Improve driving skills and save 10% on your auto insurance.

  • Room #201 – October 17 & 18 from 2 to 6 p.m.    Fee:  $10 to AARP

• Book Review:  “Timber Connections: The Joyce Lumber Story” by author Susan Hawkinson in the Media Center on Monday, October 24th from 7 to 8:30 p.m.   (No fee)

• CPR on Tuesday, October 25 at the Deer River Ambulance Garage – 6-10 p.m.  Fee: $25

• First Aid on Thursday, October 27 at the Ambulance Garage – 6-10 p.m.    Fee:  $25

• Open Adult Volleyball - Deer River High School Gym - Sundays starting October 30th through April 23, 2006.   $10 for season

• Ballroom Fox Trot & Tango - Friday, November  4 - DR High School Gym - 7-10 p.m.

• Powerpoint Basics -  Learn all aspects of PowerPoint including designing & creating basic presentations, inserting graphics, video, sounds & voice, animation & effects. 

  • T & TH, November 8 & 10 - DR High School Media Center - 6-8 pm.

• Create a Holiday Newsletter - Create a newslettere with graphics, borders and your own photos.  Learn how to set up your address book on Excel and merge the data into label format for envelopes.  Bring your address book and photos to class.  Must have beginner computer skills.

  • Deer River High School Media Center - 6-8 PM    Fee:  $35

• Take Advantage of the BluePrint for Health program in the Fitness Center if you are a member of  Blue Cross/Blue Shield.  Work out 8 times per month and your membership is free.  Check it out in the Fitness Center or call me at extension #227.