Community Education - current class catalogs Adult activities and classes - Winter 2015-16 | Page 15

hobbies NEW | Vanishing Landmarks Travel the back roads and small towns with photographer Doug Ohman as he explores the stories and history of Minnesota through historic buildings that are quickly disappearing. Doug will share information along with his own experiences about a variety of sites from Minnesota’s oldest courthouse to the last Civil War recruiting station. Books available for purchase after class (optional). Class fee: $29 one; $39 two. w Feb 17 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session W | Oak View MS | AL077-3H08-W1 | Ohman LANGUAGE Spanish I Learn the basics of the language and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. This beginning class will introduce you to the Spanish language, culture, and food. Class fee includes textbook used in class. Instructor is a native speaker. Not meeting March 16. Class fee: $89 Spanish I; $149 Spanish I & II, if registering together. w Mar 2 – Apr 13 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 6 Sessions W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D00-W1 | Martinez Block Write, Publish & Sell Your E-book The e-book phenomenon is good news for authors and publishers. E-books are easier to produce and are more profitable than print books. Authors are able to publish their work, make it visible to a worldwide audience, and attract the attention of an agent or traditional publisher. Learn about royalty rates, costs, formats, promotion, sales, and how to convert your manuscript into an ebook. Class fee: $29. w Feb 24 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-2F06-W1 | Smith You’ve Written a Book! Now What? A revolution is taking place in the book publishing industry and the traditional gatekeepers are no longer in control. Authors are now able to produce a finished, professional-quality print book for fewer out-of-pocket expenses, and take advantage of new ways to promote and sell their books to a worldwide audience. Learn about every stage of the self-publishing process: creation, publication, promoting/marketing and sales — using time-honored, traditional, and cutting-edge strategies. Class fee: $29. w Feb 3 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-2F05-W1 | Smith Spanish II Continue learning the language and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. New participants welcome; call regarding textbook. Instructor is a native speaker. Class fee: $89 Spanish II; $149 Spanish I & II, if registering together. w Apr 20 – May 25 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 6 Sessions W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D01-W1 | Martinez Block Spanish III Gain fluency and add new vocabulary in a fun and relaxed environment. Continue to improve your Spanish language skills. New participants welcome, with some Spanish experience. Instructor is native speaker. Class fee includes textbook used in class. Class fee: $89 Spanish III; $149 Spanish III and IV if registering together. w Feb 3 – Mar 9 | 7-9 pm | 6 Sessions W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D03-W1 | Flores-Lopez Spanish IV Gain fluency and add new vocabulary in a fun and relaxed setting. Class uses book from Spanish III. New participants welcome, with some Spanish experience; call about book. Instructor is native speaker. Class fee: $89 Spanish III; $149 Spanish III and IV if registering together. w Mar 23 – Apr 27 | 7-9 pm | 6 Sessions W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D04-W1 | Flores-Lopez www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2016 WINTER 15