COMMUNITY EDUCATION FALL 2024 ADULT & YOUTH CLASSES
Roosevelt Education Center 340 Friberg Ave, Fergus Falls Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm • ce.fergusotters.org • 218-998-0544, ext 9200 Community Education Staff: Mary Matteson, Director; Amy Ceroll, Secretary
Classes will begin the week of September 18 unless otherwise stated in the course description.
Permit No. 319 Fergus Falls, MN 56537
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In This Issue Events.............................................1 Art....................................................2 Business & Finance.........................2 Choices for Adults with Disabilities............................2-3 Computers.......................................3 Creative Design...............................3 Do It Yourself...................................3 Drivers Education.........................3-4 Foods..............................................4 General Interest............................4-5 Health & Safety...............................5 Recreation.......................................5 Kids First.......................................6-7 Community Partners........................8 Registration & General Info.............8
Welcome to Fergus Falls Community Education Fall 2024! Welcome to Fergus Falls Community Education Fall 2024! As we look forward to a new school year, Community Education continues to give you opportunities to connect, to learn, and to thrive. Please take some time to look at our fall class offerings. We have many options for lifelong learning that the entire family can engage in. We look forward to working with you. Have a great fall! Mary Matteson Community Education Director
MEET THE CANDIDATES
Sponsored by AAUW & M State Sociology Sept.19 - School Board - Legacy Hall (M State) - 6:30 pm
Sponsored by Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Sept. 23 - City Councils - Bigwood Event Center - 4:30 pm Sept. 24 - Mayor & City Councils - Bigwood Event Center - 4:30 pm Sept. 26 - OTC Comminisors & State Reps - Lakes Country Service Coop - 4:30 pm
This interactive training teaches how to reach out in a meaningful, respectful, and supportive way to friends, coworkers, or acquaintances who seem to be struggling somewhere on the continuum between “wellness” and “mental health crisis.” This is offered at no charge. Session 1: 2:00 - 4:00 pm Date: October 2, 2024 Session 2: 5:30 - 7:30 pm Location: REC/CE Presenters: Ellie McCann, MS, CFLE To register: z.umn.edu/2024COMET Sara Croymans, MEd, AFC COMET was developed by the High Plains Research Network in eastern Colorado and is offered in Minnesota by a partnership among the University of Minnesota Extension, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and Minnesota Department of Health.
LOCATION KEY & ADDRESSES Cornerstone Cabinets & Countertops: 1213 Lincoln Ave Fergus Falls Community Arena: 340 Friberg Ave Fergus Falls Rifle & Pistol Club: 508 W Adolphus Ave Fergus Falls Public Library: 205 E Hampden Ave KSS: Kennedy Secondary School, 601 Randolph Ave LRHC: Lake Region Healthcare Corp, 712 S Cascade St OTCHS: Otter Tail County Historical Society, 1110 W Lincoln Ave REC: Roosevelt Education Center, 340 Friberg Ave VOC Bldg: Vocational Building, 518 Friberg Ave WOTC: West Otter Tail County Fairgrounds, 1812 Pebble Lake Rd YMCA: 1164 N Friberg Ave
Welcome to Fergus Falls!
Recently moved to Fergus Falls? Want to learn more about your new community? The Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to call, email, or stop in to see them and they will help you get connected to the community.
202 S Court St www.fergusfalls.com • 218-736-6951
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School District 544 601 Randolph Ave. Fergus Falls, MN 56537
School News
November 13, 2024
When to start drawing Social Security maybe the most important decision you will make in your future. The class is designed to educate you on all things related to Social Security decisions. Relevant to the ages of 50-67. See page 2 for details
NO CLASSES OR EVENTS IN FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AFTER 6 PM ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 BECAUSE OF ELECTIONS.
OTTER PRIDE NIGHT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • 5-7pm KENNEDY SECONDARY SCHOOL (GOLD GYM) • Kids Games & House of Fun • Meet Otto the Otter • Serving Taco in a Bag ($5, includes beverage) Proceeds benefit the 544 Education Foundation
REMEMBER TO WEAR MAROON AND GOLD!