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Apr 2024
Common Cents: The Money and Homebuyer Class
This 12-to-16-hour class reoccurs monthly and is held as a four-part series each month. The course always begins on the second Wednesday of every month. Attendees can learn about budgeting to create savings, understanding credit reports, getting out of debt, avoiding predatory lending and getting a mortgage. A Homebuyer Education Certificate is presented upon completion. This month's sessions are being held online via Zoom. To register email okrenz @ communityactionduluth.org.
Find out more »Learn to Knit Two-Sided Cables
Learn how to create two-sided cables that are just as pretty on the front as the back. Work with a swatch to practice on and go home with an original pattern for a cable and lace scarf. Also learn how to convert almost any cable pattern to the two-sided version with simple pattern modifications. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Covering Politics in Greater Minnesota: A Public Forum
A panel of local and regional journalists explore pressing questions regarding the role of journalism in a divisive political climate, strategies for improving coverage of races and issues across the region, and collaborative approaches to combating misleading news. The panel is moderated by Aaron Brown. Speakers include author, radio producer, instructor, and columnist Marshall Helmberger; publisher, The Timberjay; Laura McCallum, politics and government editor for the Star Tribune; Tom Olsen, crime and courts reporter for the Duluth News Tribune; and…
Find out more »Zenith Digital Marketing Conference 2024
The 11th annual Zenith Digital Marketing Conference welcomes national wave-makers in digital marketing to provide strategies and tools necessary to sell more, generate valuable leads, boost online engagement, increase social market share and avoid wasteful online investments. The event is designed for marketing professionals of all levels. The full slate of events can be found at duluthchamber.com.
Find out more »Age Friendly Business Training
As the fastest growing demographic in the U.S., older adults are major contributors to our economy. The shift in demographics will bring growth in every industry. Businesses interested in joining the inaugural cohort of the Age-Friendly Arrowhead Business Program are invited to apply now. The first training will be held face to face and then quarterly virtual/hybrid trainings will follow. To apply or learn more about the program call 218-529-7525 or email [email protected].
Find out more »Mixed Media Painting Essentials
This streamlined workshop focuses on the essentials of mixed media painting. Designed for artists of all levels, the class offers a hands-on experience in creating mixed media art. Participants will learn fundamental techniques to combine various materials and mediums to create unique, expressive paintings. The session includes two hours of instruction by David Austin and all the materials to create a mixed media painting to take home.
Find out more »Chaga Mushroom: Minnesota’s Medicinal Treasure
Herbalist Allison Austin is teaching an in-depth class about all things Chaga. Learn how to ethically harvest chaga mushroom in order to promote more chaga growth, while helping to protect our birch forests. Each student will make their own tincture in class to take home with them to care for, harvest and use. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Pollution with Michelle Russell
Certified Holistic Health and Healing Touch Practitioner, Michelle Russell, teaches about the sources of EMFs and how they can impact health.
Find out more »Six Things I Learned Writing My Breakout Novel
Lake Superior Writers presents this online workshop discussing what it takes to write a breakout novel. Karen Dionne, author of The Marsh King’s Daughter will lead the two-hour Zoom workshop that covers the six things she learned about writing breakout novels. During the class, she will also share what it was like to have The Marsh King’s Daughter adapted for the big screen. For full details and to register for the Zoom link, visit lakesuperiorwriters.org. Lake Superior Writers is a…
Find out more »Flint Water Crisis and Community Resilience
Based on her book, What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha presents her work as a pediatrician and advocate in Flint, MI during the lead crisis. This is the fourth and final event in the 2023-24 series, "Water: Sustaining Life in the 21st Century," brought to you by the Alworth Center for the Study of Peace and Justice at the College of St. Scholastica.
Find out more »Am I Ok? Medical Options Available After Sexual Assault
After sexual assault happens, victim-survivors have the option to receive medical care and typically their most common questions is “Am I OK?” Holly Olson and Alaine Ripley discuss medical options following sexual assault, including the option to receive a medical forensic exam. This webinar includes where to go, explanation of consent, elements of the medical forensic exam and what providing patient-centered care looks like. Presenters Holly Olson and Alaine Ripley have been practicing as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) with…
Find out more »Plant ID 101 Workshop
Arrowhead Native Plant Explorers presents a workshop to learn simple observation techniques for identifying plants based on features and characteristics. Participants will be equipped with basic skills to conduct field identification independently. The event is led by Dr. Amanda Grusz the Director of the Olga Lakela Herbarium.
Find out more »Heart of Touch: A Biodynamic Relational Workshop
A four-hour workshop facilitated by Miriam Kislak and Adam Sippola where participants "learn, practice and apply fundamental principles and skills of awareness and touch from a Biodynamic Craniosacral orientation and explore the collective healing potential at the confluence of dynamic stillness and relational mindfulness."
Find out more »Braver Angels Alliance Gathering
Attendees can listen to a 20-minute snippet from the Braver Angels political podcast and then join a discussion afterward.
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