Mounds View Public Schools Community Education

4-hour refresher course: You must have taken a state-approved 8-hour defensive driving course in the past to renew you 10 percent discount Improve your driving skills, and if you’re 55 or older, get a discount on your personal auto insurance. No behind-the-wheel driving and no tests are included in this course. You will receive a certificate of completion to give to your insurance company. According to Minnesota state law, people age 55 and older who complete a state approved defensive driving course are eligible to receive a 10 percent, three-year discount on auto insurance. Presented by Minnesota Safety Council.

Improve your driving skills, and if you’re 55 or older, get a discount on your personal auto insurance. No behind-the-wheel driving and no tests are included in this course.You will receive a certificate of completion to give to your insurance company. According to Minnesota state law, people age 55 and older who complete a state approved defensive driving course are eligible to receive a 10 percent, three-year discount on auto insurance. Presented by Minnesota Safety Council.

Do you have aspirations for traveling to a Spanish-speaking country? If so, this is the class for you! Adults will learn basic conversation skills to get around a Spanish-speaking country with greater ease. The class will include helpful dialogue, greetings, how to barter at a market and order in a restaurant, and how to ask for simple directions. Each week will include a travel related theme and will get students up and out of their seats with real-world Spanish! Presented by Futura Language Professionals

Learn advanced techniques for improving your vegetable garden harvest, including extending the growing season, how to start seeds indoors, and more!

This workshop was designed to help families avoid costly mistakes that can arise throughout the college admission and selection process. The course offers basic facts about financial aid, covers steps that parents and students can take to help save money by using admission and academic strategies, and helps parents discover funding sources to help pay for their child's college education.

Learn about where to plant your vegetables, which plants to choose, and how to care for your garden all season long.

Discover five ways to unlock retirement with confidence in your ability to achieve your goals. Presented by Thrivent Financial

Join us on the bus for Runstone! When Swedish immigrant Olof Ohman digs up a rock on his property near Kensington, Minn, with “a story written in carved runes” that indicate that the Vikings were the first Europeans to set foot in Minnesota, he is praised for his discovery. But soon, a controversy erupts and the cries of “Fake! Fraud! Liar!” turn his life upside down. This is one of Minnesota’s “craziest stories” and Jensen and Rue have created a whimsical rock & roll musical that lays out this “continuing controversy.” What is the truth? Step back in time with us and enjoy the ride! Rock on! The registration fee includes ticket and transportation, please meet at the Mounds View Public School District Center 4570 Victoria St. N, Shoreview MN, 55126 at 9:00 am. Estimated return time is 1:00 pm.

Preparing for retirement includes making choices that can affect your income taxes. Learn more about the financial impact of taxes and how to make wise decisions that minimize their impact on you. Presented by Thrivent Financial

Teaching kids about money is easier when you have the right tools. Gain a better understanding of the values you want your kids to learn and practical tools to make teaching about money fun. Kids (ages 6 to 10) will learn about the three basic money choices: sharing, saving and spending. Presented by Thrivent Financial * Please note there has been a date change since this course was originally published in our catalog. The correct date is January 30.

As you approach retirement, take time to determine how you’ll support yourself when your paycheck stops. Find out how you can optimize Social Security and determine how much you can expect to receive from other income sources. Presented by Thrivent Financial

Learn how to prevent, diagnose and respond to problems in your yard and garden using Integrated Pest Management practices.

Learn the basics and benefits of home composting, including how to recycle kitchen waste, grow healthier plants and create a more sustainable garden.

Woody plants like trees, shrubs, and some flowers benefit from regular pruning to encourage healthy growth while avoiding potential problems. Learn the basics of how to care for your woody plants.

Like traditional First Aid or CPR, this is an 8-hour training designed to give participants the skills to help adolescents ages 12-18 who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing an emotional crisis. The course uses discussions and simulations to demonstrate how to recognize and respond to warning signs and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care. Participants do not learn to diagnose, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling - rather, they learn to support youth by applying a five-step action plan.