Bring your ideas to life and leave a lasting impression with Microsoft PowerPoint. Master the tools and techniques that turn humdrum slides into dynamic presentations that will captivate your audience. With hands-on practice and real-world examples, learn design principles and multimedia elements such as images, videos, and charts that elevate you to the next level. Acquire critical know-how to deliver your presentations with confidence and ease. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned user, you'll find new ways to work smarter, not harder. Leave class with in-demand skills and the ability to create professional, visually appealing presentations that will engage your audience and help you stand out. Software requirement: Microsoft PowerPoint This class may be taken alone or as part of the Certificate in Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace. Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Unit 1: PowerPoint Overview Why businesses use PowerPoint for presentations Launch PowerPoint and create your first PowerPoint presentation Discover how to protect and save your slides. Set your document’s Properties and Attributes including Subject, Title, and Author Unit 2: PowerPoint Document Creation Explore the different parts of the PowerPoint slide navigation Understand slides and templates, and their makeup Learn how to populate, format, and present slides Create multiple slides and templates Learn how to insert comments and professionally edit Unit 3: Advanced Features and Functionality Create and manage slides Learn to organize slides into sections Create “live” connections between slides and Excel worksheets Create effective and informative slides with tables and charts Unit 4: PowerPoint Management and Sharing Create meaningful file names and understand filing systems to manage PowerPoint documents Organize your documents on your hard drive and learn how to copy and move documents Manage track changes when co-authoring documents Printing and PDF file creation including print settings

Master the art of document creation and take your professional skills to the next level with Microsoft Word, which is essential for success in the modern business world. Discover how to format text, paragraphs, images, and pages with ease. Get hands-on experience creating professional-looking documents, from resumes and cover letters to reports and brochures. Find out how to use templates and themes to save time and streamline your workflow. Walk away equipped with the skills to create, edit and share polished documents that will impress employers and coworkers and give you a competitive edge in the workplace. Software requirement: Microsoft Word This class can be taken alone or as part of the Certificate in Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace. Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Unit 1: Getting Started with Word Why businesses use Word for document creation Launch Word and create your first Word document Discover how to protect and save your documents. Set your document’s Properties and Attributes including Subject, Title, and Author Unit 2: Word Document Creation Explore the different features and functionality of Word Understand documents and their makeup Learn how to create, format, and present documents Create multiple documents and templates Learn how to insert comments and professionally edit Unit 3: Advanced Features and Functionality Create and manage documents Learn to organize documents into chapters and sections Create “live” connections between documents and Excel worksheets Create effective and informative documents with tables and charts Unit 4: Word Management and Sharing Create meaningful file names and understand filing systems to manage Word documents Organize your documents on your hard drive and learn how to copy and move documents Manage track changes when co-authoring documents Printing and PDF file creation including print settings

This exciting cruise includes a burrito bowl served with cilantro lime rice, calypso black beans and taco seasoned chicken, topped with your choice of pico de gallo, shredded lettuce and our tasty chipotle ranch dressing. We also offer full bar selections featuring margarita and happy hour drink specials! Step aboard the Minneapolis Queen, and enjoy the sights of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway and Heritage Trail, along the U of M Campus river front, under the stunning 35W Bridge, showcasing views of the St. Anthony Falls, the historic Stone Arch Bridge, amazing river bluffs with views of the amazing downtown Minneapolis skyline as we show you the best Mississippi River has to offer! For questions about this Trip and Tour, please contact Mrs. Bradley at 612-668-1022

The elegant Minneapolis Queen paddle-wheeler is a perfect way to experience the history of beautiful downtown Minneapolis. Join us for this narrated cruise along the Mississippi River. Beverages will be available to purchase on board the boat. Meet at Bohemian Flats Park. Address: 2150 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55454 . Pay parking lot is available. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitist. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.

This is a separating class (child and caregiver spend time together and apart). Sing, dance, and move to the rhythm! This lively class invites children and their caregivers to explore music through songs, instruments, rhythm games, and creative movement. From shaking scarves to stomping feet, kids build coordination, listening skills, and joyful connections. ECFE classes are priced on a sliding fee schedule based on family income. Please choose the fee that best fits your family budget. A 10% surcharge will be applied to fees for Non-Minneapolis residents.

Join Myriel Chef Karyn Tomlinson and her team for one special night of pre fixe dinner focused around the stories of our farmers during this season of bounty. A dinner at Myriel in is an intimate, curated experience resulting from and contributing to the ecosystem of farmers we are a part of. We use only local produce grown by our farmer friends, practice only whole animal butchery and whole food cooking with French technique. Two seatings: 4:45pm and 7:30pm. We can accommodate Vegetarian and Pescatarian and Gluten Free. We cannot accommodate Vegan diets or other dietary restrictions for this dinner. Ticket sales close Friday, October 30. Myriel is named after Tomlinson's favorite character in the novel Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, Bishop Myriel, who receives the ex-convict and social outcast Jean Valjean into his home when he about to have dinner- instead of throwing him out, he sets the table with silver settings and invites him to join. This kindness is the beginning of a transformation in Valjean's life. When Chef Tomlinson first started cooking, she knew that she would hold this story close as a reminder of the power of grace and hospitality. If event is sold out, please sign up on the waitlist. We will contact you if tickets becomes available. NOTE: After October 4th you can either transfer your registration to another guest or receive $140 refund if we are able to fill your spot.

Nonprofits comprise the third-largest workforce in the United States, yet nonprofit bookkeeping differs significantly from business accounting. This course provides essential skills for managing financial processes unique to nonprofit organizations. Participants will explore fund accounting, learn to record transactions with attention to incoming and allocated funds, and gain proficiency in preparing financial statements, including cash flow statements, tailored for nonprofit operations. Registering for this course will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: - Introduction to Nonprofits- Accounting for Nonprofits- Financial Statements. Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ

Throughout history, from the earliest carvings in stone to today’s digital designs, graphic design has been the foundation of effective visual communication. Whether you're designing a logo, building a website, or crafting a magazine layout, the right graphic design can transform your work from ordinary to exceptional. Build the skills to confidently choose the perfect graphic design for any project, creating work that is not only visually stunning but also functionally effective. The Certificate program consists of three courses: Typography Essentials Unit 1 Foundations of Typography The history of typography: from carved stone to digital type Letterform anatomy and key terminology: strokes, serifs, counters, terminals, and more Proportions and ratios in letterform design How to analyze and evaluate typefaces: form, function, and personality Understanding font file formats and their uses (OTF, TTF, WOFF, etc.) Google fonts, Adobe fonts Unit 2 Understanding and Choosing Typefaces Fonts vs. font families definition History of typeface eras and the evolution of classifications Introduction to type classifications: serif, sans-serif, script, display, etc. Choosing a typeface: readability, legibility, appropriateness, tone, and medium Aligning type with message, audience, and context Best practices for font pairing and establishing harmony Sourcing and licensing fonts responsibly for personal and commercial use Unit 3 Typographic Hierarchy and Layout Principles of visual hierarchy: guiding the viewer’s eye The three core levels of typographic hierarchy in practice Creating emphasis through typographic contrast: weight, size, color, case, and style Highlighting and emphasis techniques: bold, italic, all caps, small caps, and color Type alignment and consistency: flush left, centered, justified, and ragged-right Unit 4 Formatting Text and Typesetting Working with grids and layout strategies to organize content Using column grids to structure text across layouts Choosing the right column configuration for print and digital Paragraph structure and rhythm: indentation and separation Precision spacing: kerning, tracking, and leading Managing orphans, widows, and runts Hyphens and Dashes: proper usage of hyphens, en dashes, and em dashes Mastering Layouts and Grids Unit 1 Grids & Columns: The Structural Foundation The importance of planning before placing: where and how to begin a layout What grids are and why they matter in design Understanding grids, columns, margins, gutters, and alignment Single-column layouts Two-column layouts Three-column layouts Traditional grid (Van der Gaaf) Modular grids Hierarchical grids Setting up grids in Adobe software Unit 2 Negative Space: Designing with Breathing Room What negative space is—moving beyond “empty” to an active design tool Guiding attention and hierarchy with negative space Active vs. Passive Negative Space Internal vs. External Negative Space Micro vs. macro whitespace — spacing inside elements vs. around blocks Shortening or offsetting columns to introduce a visual pause. Luxurious negative space — deliberately “oversizing” margins or padding for elegance. Eliminating columns for dramatic whitespace blocks. Negative Space Geometric Shapes: Structuring Layouts for Flow and Breathing Room Negative Space Traps—avoiding awkward gaps and unbalanced spacing Minimalism and restraint—knowing when less is more. Unit 3 Visual Hierarchy & Focal Points Understanding Visual Hierarchy: why some elements grab attention first and others follow. Creating Focal Points—scale, color, contrast, and placement to highlight key content. Layering Information (primary, secondary, tertiary) Typography as hierarchy — headline, subhead, body text Creating Focal Points — scale, color, contrast, placement Directional Cues & Leading Lines Proportional Guides & Composition Rules Unit 4 Bringing It All Together: Advanced Layout Techniques Creating complex multi-column layouts (Column elimination, merging columns) Multi-page spreads and continuity of flow Designing for different screens Common layout mistakes and how to fix them Mastering Color: Theory, Harmony, and Practical Application Unit 1 Understanding Color Theory The science of color: light vs. pigment Additive and subtractive color systems (RGB vs. CMYK) Hue, saturation, and value explained Warm vs. cool colors and their visual effects Emotional and psychological associations with color Unit 2 Color Harmony and Palette Building The color wheel: primary, secondary, and tertiary colors Color harmony rules: complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, tetradic How to build and test a balanced palette Dominant, subdominant, and accent color roles Using neutrals, tints, tones, and shades Creating mood boards and palette studies Tools and resources for palette creation (https://color.adobe.com) Unit 3 Color in Practice Applying color to layout and typography Using color to guide hierarchy and focus Color in branding and identity systems Color for UI/UX design and digital products Working with color in Adobe apps (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) Unit 4 Color for Accessibility and Output Understanding contrast and readability guidelines (WCAG standards) Designing for color blindness and inclusive experiences When Colors Clash: The Flickering Effect Preparing files for accurate color printing Screen calibration and digital color accuracy Common mistakes and how to fix them: using too many colors, poor contrast, etc.

Even if you outsource your payroll needs, you still need to know the rules and regulations. Know how to calculate payroll as well as state and federal payroll tax requirements. In this program we cover payroll concepts, payroll calculations, payroll and tax withholdings, tax filings and payroll journal entries. Learn the payroll cycle from start to finish! Registering for this course will automatically enroll you in the three required courses: - Payroll Concepts- Payroll Calculations & Tax Withholdings- Payroll & Tax Filings Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ

Esta es una clase de separación (el niño y el padre pasan tiempo juntos y separados). This is a separating class (child and caregiver spend time together and apart). Los niños y los padres pasan tiempo juntos cantando, jugando y aprendiendo. Los padres aprenden acerca del desarrollo del niño, preparación para la escuela, temperamento, comportamiento y relaciones con los hermanos. El precio de clases de ECFE se basa en escalas ajustadas determinadas por los ingresos familiares. Por favor elige el pago que se adapte a su presupuesto familiar. Se aplicará un recargo del 10% a las tarifas para los que no sean residentes de Minneapolis. Si desean obtener más información o para registrarse, por favor llamen al 612.517.5998 Children and caregivers spend time together singing, playing, and learning. Caregivers learn about the development of the child, school readiness, temperament, behavior, and relationships with siblings. This class is offered in Spanish. Please see our other class listings for similar classes offered in English. ECFE classes are priced on a sliding fee schedule based on family income. Please choose the fee that best fits your family budget. A 10% surcharge will be applied to fees for Non-Minneapolis residents. For more information or to register, please call 612.517.5998

August is the 7th Moon known as the Ricing Moon, a deeply important time in the Anishinaabe 13 Moons calendar. This is when Manoomin (Wild Rice), "The Food that Grows on Water”, is harvested. Ricing Moon is not simply about gathering food; it is about responsibility, relationship, and gratitude. Harvesting wild rice requires patience, skill, and respect for the waters, the plants, and the teachings passed down through generations. Historically, families and communities traveled to rice lakes, working together from canoes to gently knock ripe rice into the boat while ensuring the plant could continue to grow for future seasons. The rice was then dried, parched, hulled, and stored. Ricing is labor intensive work that reflects the value placed on Wild Rice and stewardship of the land and water. Ricing Moon teaches us that nourishment comes through with community effort, cooperation, and honoring the gifts we are entrusted with. This session we’ll prepare Wild Rice Stuffed Delicata Squash and we’ll enjoy Bison & Wild Rice Stuffed Delicata Squash. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you if a spot opens.

September is the 8th Moon known as the Leaves Changing Color Moon, a time when the land signals an important transition. Trees shift from green to vibrant colors, daylight shortens, and the pace of life begins to slow. This Moon teaches awareness, balance, and preparation, reminding us that change is natural and necessary. Historically, Anishinaabe communities used this time to complete harvests, preserve foods, and prepare for the harsh Biboon (Winter) months. Preparation begins with storing wild rice, drying foods, and ensuring families and communities are ready for Biboon. We’ll prepare a Bison and Wild Rice Hominy Stew and enjoy Ginger, Turmeric, Lemon Tea. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you if a spot opens.

Join Luke and Linda Black Elk for a fun and informative plant walk around beautiful Loring Park to highlight the edible and medicinal plants growing all around us! Chef Luke Black Elk will be making some snacks featuring tasty foraged vegetables and all-Indigenous ingredients. Meet near Gai Noi Restaurant at 10:45pm and come ready to walk! Don’t forget your water bottle and comfortable shoes! Group meets at Loring Park near Gai Noi. If tour is sold out, please sign up on the waitlist. We will contact you if a tickets become available.