Brainerd Public Schools

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 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, and 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer. Login information will be emailed the day before class.

ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. 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, and understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and novices! This class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva, the easiest design website available, all for free. You'll learn to create stunning designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Whether it's online documents, business cards, email signatures or more, you'll leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively.

Take your business to new heights with our fast-paced, comprehensive session designed to equip business owners, entrepreneurs and marketing professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to leverage social media for business success. Learn how to effectively reach your target audience, increase brand awareness and drive engagement across major social media platforms.

Our family has a cabin, homestead, hunting land, farm or second home: How do we protect this family legacy and move its use and enjoyment into the future? We will provide real-life solutions and explore four paths to resolution that will solve our problems without driving the family apart or sacrificing the family legacy asset.

This is a relaxed and friendly open-forum seminar for participants with a seasoned Will & Trust attorney. Questions like: Should I avoid Probate? Is a Will good enough? Do I need a Trust? How does my plan deal with the nursing home? How do we gift the assets of husband and wife? What is the death tax? How do I avoid leaving a mess for my children? How do my retirement assets operate in my Will or Trust? All questions will be answered!

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 webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Learn how to set the stage for a successful home sale with this comprehensive class. From decluttering and staging tips to pricing strategies and marketing essentials, we'll cover everything you need to attract buyers and maximize your home's value. Whether you're a first-time seller or just need a refresher, this class will guide you through every step of the process to help you sell with confidence.

Let the child in you come out and play! Move to the rhythms and sounds of the music as your body desires. No choreography, no dance moves, just the movement of your soul. We have multiple modalities to use during this time, scarves, feathers, bubbles, glow sticks, and more. We turn off overhead lights dimming the room to take away self judgement and use color changing light strips to add ambiance and fun.

Join wild mushroom expert, Ariel Bonkoski for a wild mushroom walk. Our day will begin with a brief introduction to wild mushrooms (summarizing topics covered in the Wild Mushrooms 101 class) and talk about what we are looking for or may find during our walk. We will then hit the trail, in search of some fungi finds! Ariel will demonstrate harvesting techniques and identify mushrooms that are found. We may collect edible mushrooms for you to go home with as well! At the end of class, we will cover wild mushroom storage, preservation and cooking tips. Class meets rain or shine, but may cancel or reschedule if potentially dangerous weather comes up. Class will meet outside of the Community Education Doors (door E6).