Have you ever dreamed of traveling to Hawai’i? Sun-kissed beaches. Fiery volcanoes. Lu’au feasts. The gracious beauty of a hula dancer. Hawai’i is all of these things and more! Come spend an evening luxuriating in the aloha of the islands as we look more deeply into the history, culture and spirituality of this remarkable part of America. Through fascinating pictures and stories we will explore the rich heritage and traditions that make Hawai’i one of the most beautiful, healing and life-giving places on Earth. This year our journey will take us to the lush islands of Maui and Kaua’i. Here we will drive the famous Road to Hana and visit otherworldly Haleakala Volcano National Park. We’ll tour the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” and experience Kaua’i’s mystical Na Pali Coast, all the while surrounded by the song of wintering humpback whales. In addition, we will get to meet with native kahuna shamans, experience spiritual ceremony at sacred sites, and visit the temples of many of the world’s beliefs that call Hawai’i home. For those who are interested, there will be an opportunity after the presentation to discuss the details of our 10-day spiritual tour to Hawai’i in early 2022. So come join us for an evening of inspiration and let the magic of Hawai’i “call you home” to Paradise! Zoom link will be sent via email before class. ***For more information visit https://treeoflifetourshawaii.wordpress.com/

Take the mystery out of Medicare and gain a foundational understanding one letter at a time. Instructor is a licensed agent. Ample time allowed for questions.

Ever imagined working with the Cloquet School District? Now's your chance! We're looking to fill a variety of exciting roles, including paraprofessionals, custodial staff, playground supervisors, substitute teachers, and food service positions. Whether you're seeking a permanent career or a flexible temporary assignment, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss out—watch this presentation to learn more about the rewarding opportunities that await you as an ISD 94 employee. Registration is required, and a link to the presentation will be sent to you in your confirmation email.

Beginning Finish will prepare and practice simple conversations in small groups. Some basic grammar will be explained. Instructor's mother tongue is Finnish (Karelian dialect). She took the Finnish course at the Petrozavodsk State University. We will discuss in Finnish the topics typical for beginners. Books do not need to be purchased.This course will be combined with Finnish 1B an use "First Finnish Reader for Beginners" Enni Saarinen mor intensely and will incorporate the TPR story telling method into each class. This will expand your vocabulary and sentence structures necessary for communication. Each week we will practice phonics to avoid reading Finnish words using American reading rules. 1-12 "survival phrases" will be taught in every class.***If you play the piano, we could learn a song or two in your target language and you can accompany! This is one of the heritage languages of the area, and we are planning to add more.

The course will start with the vocabulary and structures common for tourist purposes. Basic grammar structures will also be taught. They will enable the students to make correct simple sentences and allow us to read and discuss easy books. The instructor lived in Germany for seven years and has a lot of first-hand cultural experience and has two Masters in methods of teaching foreign languages.This course will be combined with German 1B and will continue working along the same guidelines that have been explained during the beginning course. We will use the Book Zeit für Grammatik that the instructor successfully used in Germany teaching Ukrainian refugees. To facilitate faster speaking development, we will use Raine Blay's technique of storytelling and tackle one of his books "Arme Anna"***If you play the piano, we could learn a song or two in your target language and you can accompany! This is one of the heritage languages of the area

Beginning Russian will be a beginning course based around the book “Beginner`s Russian” which was used to teach the language at the High School. Within the first semester we will all learn to read using the Cyrillic alphabet. It is not as tough as it looks. Some people start reading within hours. We will discuss in Russian the topics typical for beginners. Books do not need to be purchased. This course will be combined with Russian 1B and continue practicing reading drills in the cyrillic alphabet. The purpose is to achieve complete fluency in reading in Cyrillic by the end of the Russian 1B course. To expand the vocabulary and basic sentence structures the "Easy Russian Reader" will be used with emphasis on story telling. At every lesson about 10-12 "survival Russian " phrases will be practiced.***If you play the piano, we could learn a song or two in your target language and you can accompany! This is one of the heritage languages of the area, and we are planning to add more.

This introductory Spanish course will teach you basic grammar and vocabulary necessary for travel or interaction within this country, where Spanish is the most popular foreign language and heritage language. Students will be able to introduce themselves, to speak about their families, jobs, and interests. You will learn to ask questions while shopping or travelling. We will practice counting money in Spanish. The instructor Tatyana has graduate credits from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain and Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose ***If you play the piano, we could learn a song or two in your target language and you can accompany!

Inner peace is impossible to maintain while we still hold on to the very feelings and beliefs that keep us from being peaceful to begin with. Trapped negative emotions like fear, anger and sorrow can disrupt the flow of vital energy in our bodies and actually sabotage our inner peace. In this single evening course, you will learn simple yet effective techniques for getting in touch with, understanding, accepting and releasing the emotions that keep us from ourselves. Nobody wants to suffer. Come learn to rest in the peaceful state of loving acceptance that is our true nature.

If your mother tongue is not English, join a class for English learners in Cloquet community Education. Even if you are already learning English on internet, it is good to attend a regular class once a week. Your instructor holds a MN license for teaching English learners from all over the world and have done it for many years. In some languages she can even provide teaching support in your native language. The week day for our meetings is dependent on those who plan to attend. The first class will take place at the location and time listed.

Enjoy 4 sessions of hands-on experience with the sophisticated lighting and sound systems at the newly renovated Cloquet HS Auditorium. With some of the most advanced technology in the entire area, the systems at the HS offer wonderful creative and training opportunities for those interested in “how things work”. CHS Auditorium manager John Justad will be instructing and will go over the Sound, Lighting and rigging systems of the stage and the wonderful capabilities of the equipment and the design process. It is hoped that interested community members will want to, following some training, participate with John assisting with various programs over the year.

Professional singer, voice teacher and holistic health practitioner, Jesse Wicher, will share with you the wonderful life-lessons he has learned through the study of singing. Through lecture and examples, you will explore with him the profound relationship between the breath, body and voice, and personal growth. Highlights include: “Singing with your own voice,” “Getting out of the way,” and “Letting go of judgments.” This engaging one-evening course is perfect for singers, artists, and anyone wishing to create more freedom and joy in their life— NO SINGING REQUIRED! Come learn what good singing can teach you about good living! Zoom link will be sent via email before class.

Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to: find a gap in a niche market and fill it; build your own website, and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers will find you; take care of business forms and taxes; create multiple sources of income (including Affiliate commissions).You’ll also get info about the 25 most popular online businesses to start. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor, LeeAnne Krusemark, is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to: find a gap in a niche market and fill it; build your own website, and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers will find you; take care of business forms and taxes; create multiple sources of income (including Affiliate commissions).You’ll also get info about the 25 most popular online businesses to start. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor, LeeAnne Krusemark, is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Learn how to protect your family home & nest egg Discover How to Protect Your Assets and Provide for Your Loved Ones Are you ready to begin making decisions that will protect your independence and ability to stay in control if you get sick or need long-term care in the future? Join Yvonne Michaud Novak for a training event! Learn how to use simple legal strategies to help make your wishes known, keep peace in the family, and ensure that life is as easy as possible for your loved ones, no matter what happens. Who Should Attend? If you don’t currently have a plan in place to protect your family and assets… or if it’s been at least three years since you’ve last looked at your old estate plan. At this class you’ll learn: The advantages and disadvantages of both wills and trusts. How the new SECURE Act has impacted inherited IRAs and the best strategies to minimize taxes to your heirs. How to keep your affairs private and your loved ones out of court if you become disabled and can’t speak for yourself. (Hint: Not all Powers of Attorney are valid!) All about probate and what steps can you take now to help your family avoid this expensive and time-consuming legal process. If you will you owe estate taxes and how to help your heirs minimize or even avoid “death” taxes after your passing. Easy strategies to protect your children’s inheritance from being seized if they get divorced, sued or file bankruptcy in the future. How to preserve your estate for your children should you pass away and your surviving spouse gets remarried (without a plan, your family’s inheritance will legally go to the new husband or wife!). How parents (and grandparents!) of children with special needs can plan for a lifetime of care without jeopardizing eligibility for important benefits like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).