General Interest

Paranormal Investigating 101

You’ ve seen it on TV, now you can learn the basics of ghost-hunting and paranormal investigations. You’ ll see evidence from actual investigations, discover what equipment works best, learn investigation ethics and proper investigation techniques. What does it take to run an investigation? We’ ll cover what you need to know from start to finish. You’ ll even have a chance to get hands-on experience with equipment and techniques during a miniinvestigation at the end of class.

◗ Sep 4 | Th | 7-9:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 49 | Sandburg HS AL-B727-F1 | Steffens

◗ Nov 18 | Th | 7-9:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 49 | Sandburg HS AL-B727-F2 | Steffens

Paranormal Investigating 102

You’ ve learned the basics in Paranormal Investigating 101, now let’ s put your skills to the test with a full investigation! We’ ll split into groups to investigate and come together at the end to compare notes. Bring any equipment for use in class. We will have a few pieces of equipment to borrow out as well. Prerequisite: Paranormal Investigating 101.

◗ Sep 18 | Th | 7-9:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 59 | AMSA- Fred Moore AL-B728-F1 | Steffens

◗ Oct 27 | M | 7-9:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 59 | AMSA- Fred Moore AL-B728-F2 | Steffens

◗ Dec 9 | T | 7-9:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 59 | AMSA- Washington AL-B728-F3 | Steffens

NEW | Animal SoulSpeak: Connecting Through Intuition and Love

You were born with the ability to connect intuitively with animals. Join Intuitive Coach Jodi Livon, the Happy Medium ® for Animal SoulSpeak: Connecting Through Intuition and Love. In this experiential class, you’ ll be guided to remember and activate your innate intuition using love as the bridge. Learn simple, powerful methods to listen deeply, see and feel clearly, and communicate with your animal on a soul level. Whether you’ re just beginning or want to deepen your connection, you’ ll walk away with the tools to create a more conscious, loving relationship with your companion. This event includes gallery-style readings! Attendees must be 18 yrs or older.

◗ Oct 29 | W | 6:30-9:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 35 | Champlin Park HS AL-B770-F1 | Livon

Training Your Cat or Dog

We all love our pets, but don’ t always like their behaviors and bad habits. Even though dogs and cats have different types of personalities and relationships with people, they can all be trained, and many unwanted behaviors can be corrected. Bring your questions and concerns. The instructor will lead you as you discuss them as a group and brainstorm options and corrective actions.

◗ Oct 8 | W | 6:30-7:45 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 19 | Online AL-B735-F1 | Ernst 1

Writing Short Stories: A Beginner’ s Guide

Writing short stories( 1,000 – 30,000 words) helps you discover your writing voice and how to convey your ideas. You’ ll learn how to bring your story to life with an engaging plot, as well as character development, action, and dialogue. You’ ll also learn the technical parts of crafting a short story, including structure, important character moments, and progression in the story. You’ ll also know what to do with your short story once completed, including editing, proofing, and publishing options.

◗ Oct 6 | M | 4-6 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 39 | Online AL-B736-F1 | Krusemark 1

Language

Beginning German

Guten tag! Guten nacht! How would you like to know these phrases and more? In this basic German course, you will learn the alphabet, words and important phrases to use while traveling. Class fee includes the book used in class.

NEW | American Sign Language I

Would you like to learn how to talk with your hands? Or communicate with someone without using your voice? Learn the art of sign language as an important form of communication. ASL I for adult learners offers a structured introduction to American Sign Language, including the manual alphabet, essential vocabulary, and basic grammar. The course focuses on developing practical receptive and expressive skills while promoting awareness and respect for deaf culture. The instructor has over 5 + years of teaching experience.

NEW | American Sign Language II

Would you like to learn more advanced grammar structures? Want to learn about the history of deaf culture? Want to interact with a fully native deaf signer? ASL II for adult learners builds on Level I skills by expanding vocabulary, refining grammar, and deepening cultural understanding. Learners will develop the ability to discuss complex topics, use classifiers, and engage in more detailed conversations. The instructor has over 5 + years of teaching experience. Prerequisite: American Sign Language I

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Sign Language

In this sign language course, you will learn to skillfully fingerspell, master an array of signs, and confidently engage in conversations using phrases and full sentences. Silent instructional videos throughout the sign language training course provide an immersion in the deaf experience to showcase proper sign techniques, highlight the importance of facial expressions, and develop fluency for meaningful conversations in this elegant and expressive language. See software requirements and register online at www. ed2go. com / anokahenn / online-courses / learnsign-language /

◗ Fee: $ 99 | Online AL-B737-F2 | Ed2Go

Beginning Spanish 101

Learning Spanish enables you to communicate with Spanish-speakers in your community, at work, or when traveling. Classes will explore both the language and culture, and focus on pronunciation, reading comprehension, basic grammar and speaking skills. Instructor is a native speaker. Class fee: $ 99 needs book; $ 75 has book from previous class.

6 FALL 2025 | 763-506-5766 | www. discovercommunityed. com

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