Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people's products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won't offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment). Learn how to find high, recurring, and second-tier commissions. You'll also learn SEO secrets to increase your site's ranking and visibility on search engines like Google. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Writing believable, relatable dialogue is an art-form, but fortunately there are some tried-and-tested methods and techniques you can use right now to improve the dialogue in your novel or script. In this fast paced session, you'll learn how to turn ordinary words into compelling dialogue, use clean dialogue tags, differentiate character voices, use dialogue instead of narrative/voiceover, avoid dialogue "dumps," and be real, but not boring. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

This event will answer key questions including: How the 5 phases of an IRA relate to stages of your retirement, How time can have a great impact on tax-deferred retirement accounts, and Strategies for reducing the taxes you and your heirs could pay.

DAY 1 - Monday, June 15 7:30 a.m. Leave Eastview Education Center, 9375 Fenning Ave. NE., Monticello. Load in front parking lot. Park on the far end of the lot near School Blvd. Make a comfort stop in Menomonie and have lunch (included) in Wisconsin Dells. Continue to Lake Geneva, WI. The area was a popular summer retreat for the barons of wealth in lumber, cattle, oil, steel, cement, manufacturing, and durable goods.They built mansions and large homes on the lake from the 1850s, through the heyday of the Roaring 20s.Check into Harbor Shores Resort, featuring park view rooms for a two-night stay. The hotel is located downtown near shopping and dining. Take time for dinner (on your own) at one of the nearby restaurants. Tonight, enjoy an entertaining show in Lake Geneva. DAY 2 - Tuesday, June 16 Board the Lake Geneva U.S. Mail Boat Tour. This narrated cruise features the beautiful mansions on the Lake. There are only a handful of places left in the country where mail is still delivered by boat and none with a more exciting and scenic tour. Mail is still delivered to about 60 homes around Lake Geneva daily, from mid-June to mid-September. The Walworth departs with a load of passengers, and a unique mail person. They must jump off the bow of the boat while it is still moving and on to the pier. Deliver the mail, grab any outgoing parcels and leap back on to the stern of the boat before it passes by. After the cruise, walk across the street for lunch (included) at one of Lake Geneva’s most popular restaurants. Meet a docent who will escort the group to the Black Point Estate and Gardens, overlooking Geneva Lake. It was the summer home for Chicago beer baron, Conrad Seipp, and four generations of his descendants.While taking in stunning views from the grand veranda you will get a taste of what it was like to summer in this historic place. Step into the original American dream and learn how this German immigrant built one of the finest examples of Queen Anne architecture. See one of the most intact collections of Victorian furnishings in the Midwest. It is a historic site owned and operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society. This evening dining is on your own in downtown Lake Geneva. DAY 3 - Wednesday, June 17 Travel to North Freedom, WI to visit the Mid-Continental Railway Museum. Spend time in the Train Coach Sheds that are filled with restored wooden passenger cars, freight cars and displays from the turn of the century. See examples of nationally renowned wood car restorations such as the Badger # 2 “Fish Car” the exquisite Art Nouveau-motif of the Milwaukee Lake Shore & Western # 63, the 1903-built Copper Range coach # 60. In the outdoor display yard, you can inspect steam locomotives up-close. There are nearly 40 train cars and locomotives on prominent. Board the passenger train for a memorable ride in restored coaches built in 1915. An authentically attired conductor will call "all aboard!" before the train leaves from the historic depot, built in 1894. Have lunch (included) and return to Monticello by early evening. Deadline for this trip is April 13th. Must be paid in full by this date. NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE. COST: $825 per person based on two in a room. $1010 for a single person in a room. You may bring coolers with beverages and snacks on the bus. There will be plenty of storage under the bus for luggage.

BRIDGES IN THE TWIN CITIES - Friday, April 24th 2026 - $112 9:00 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. NE., Monticello. Load in parking lot.9:15 a.m. St Michael Elementary - 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376 - Pick up in the parking lot on the front of the building.10:00 a.m. Meet your tour guide and discover the unique and interesting facts about the bridges in the Twin Cities on a riding tour. There are more bridges crossing the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities than any other place along the entire river’s length. Visit The Stone Arch Bridge. It is recognized as a National Civil Engineering Landmark. It was built in 1883 by James J. Hill’s Great Northern Railroad as a railroad bridge. It is now reserved for pedestrians and bicycles with panoramic views of St. Anthony Falls and the milling district of Minneapolis. The highest bridge in St. Paul is the Smith Avenue High Bridge, an inverted arch bridge with a deck height of 160 feet. You will hear stories about who built the bridges, how some have been re envisioned and the impact each bridge has in the community they service. [Note: weather permitting, there will be a couple of stops to get off the bus for a closer view.]1:00 p.m. Drop off your Guide.1:15 p.m. Arrive at Jax Cafe, serving Minnesotans since 1933, a landmark that was established by Stanley Kozlak. He left Poland as a teenager and established a restaurant business that would support three generations after him.Lunch service. Menu: Choose at sign up.1. Baked Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy and Vegetable.2. Swedish Meatballs with Potatoes and Vegetable.Chocolate Mousse, Coffee, Tea or Milk included2:45 p.m. Leave Jax Café.3:30 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Michael.3:45 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello.Deadline for registration and payment is MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026. NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE.

BRIDGES IN THE TWIN CITIES - Friday, April 24th 2026 - $112 9:00 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. NE., Monticello. Load in parking lot.9:15 a.m. St Michael Elementary - 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376 - Pick up in the parking lot on the front of the building.10:00 a.m. Meet your tour guide and discover the unique and interesting facts about the bridges in the Twin Cities on a riding tour. There are more bridges crossing the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities than any other place along the entire river’s length. Visit The Stone Arch Bridge. It is recognized as a National Civil Engineering Landmark. It was built in 1883 by James J. Hill’s Great Northern Railroad as a railroad bridge. It is now reserved for pedestrians and bicycles with panoramic views of St. Anthony Falls and the milling district of Minneapolis. The highest bridge in St. Paul is the Smith Avenue High Bridge, an inverted arch bridge with a deck height of 160 feet. You will hear stories about who built the bridges, how some have been re envisioned and the impact each bridge has in the community they service. [Note: weather permitting, there will be a couple of stops to get off the bus for a closer view.]1:00 p.m. Drop off your Guide.1:15 p.m. Arrive at Jax Cafe, serving Minnesotans since 1933, a landmark that was established by Stanley Kozlak. He left Poland as a teenager and established a restaurant business that would support three generations after him.Lunch service. Menu: Choose at sign up.1. Baked Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy and Vegetable.2. Swedish Meatballs with Potatoes and Vegetable.Chocolate Mousse, Coffee, Tea or Milk included2:45 p.m. Leave Jax Café.3:30 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Michael.3:45 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello.Deadline for registration and payment is MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026. NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE.

WINONA MUSEUM & WATKINS - Tuesday, May 19th 2026 - $125 6:45 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. NE., Monticello. Load in parking lot.7:00 a.m. St Michael Elementary - 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376 - Pick up in the parking lot on the front of the building.9:00 a.m. Estimated arrival time into Lake City to use the washrooms at Stahlie Park Rest Area.9:15 a.m. Leave Rest Area.10:15 a.m. Arrive in Winona at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. After a welcome introduction by the staff, this is a self guided experience. The purpose-built museum is located on the banks of the Mississippi River and boasts six galleries, an educational and events space, and a destination retail shop on its seven acre riverside campus. It is through this surprising diversity that MMAM is not only describing what marine art is, but pushing the boundaries of what marine art can be. Through education and exhibitions that explore the ongoing and historic human relationship with water. This is Great Art Inspired by Water.11:45 a.m. Leave MMAM.12:00 p.m. Arrive at Signatures Restaurant at The Bridges Golf Club for a luncheon.Menu: Chicken Dumpling Soup, Build your own Salad - Mixed Greens, Tomato, Radish, Carrots, Red Onions, Cucumber, Croutons and Dressing.Build your own Sandwich - Sliced Turkey and Ham, assortment of Cheeses, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Mayo, Mustard, Bread, Chips, Cookie, Coffee, Tea or Water.1:30 p.m. Leave Signatures Restaurant.1:45 p.m. Arrive at the Watkins Administration Building on Liberty Street. Visit the Museum and purchase Watkins Pepper, Vanilla, Petro Carbo Salve and other items. [Note: Because the building is on the National Historic Registry, there is a flight of stairs to get into the building.]2:45 p.m. Leave Winona.3:45 p.m. Stop in Lake City at Stahlie Park Rest Area to use the facilities.4:00 p.m. Leave Lake City.6:00 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Micheal’s.6:15 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello.Deadline for registration and payment is MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026. NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE.

WINONA MUSEUM & WATKINS - Tuesday, May 19th 2026 - $125 6:45 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. NE., Monticello. Load in parking lot.7:00 a.m. St Michael Elementary - 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376 - Pick up in the parking lot on the front of the building.9:00 a.m. Estimated arrival time into Lake City to use the washrooms at Stahlie Park Rest Area.9:15 a.m. Leave Rest Area.10:15 a.m. Arrive in Winona at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. After a welcome introduction by the staff, this is a self guided experience. The purpose-built museum is located on the banks of the Mississippi River and boasts six galleries, an educational and events space, and a destination retail shop on its seven acre riverside campus. It is through this surprising diversity that MMAM is not only describing what marine art is, but pushing the boundaries of what marine art can be. Through education and exhibitions that explore the ongoing and historic human relationship with water. This is Great Art Inspired by Water.11:45 a.m. Leave MMAM.12:00 p.m. Arrive at Signatures Restaurant at The Bridges Golf Club for a luncheon.Menu: Chicken Dumpling Soup, Build your own Salad - Mixed Greens, Tomato, Radish, Carrots, Red Onions, Cucumber, Croutons and Dressing.Build your own Sandwich - Sliced Turkey and Ham, assortment of Cheeses, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Mayo, Mustard, Bread, Chips, Cookie, Coffee, Tea or Water.1:30 p.m. Leave Signatures Restaurant.1:45 p.m. Arrive at the Watkins Administration Building on Liberty Street. Visit the Museum and purchase Watkins Pepper, Vanilla, Petro Carbo Salve and other items. [Note: Because the building is on the National Historic Registry, there is a flight of stairs to get into the building.]2:45 p.m. Leave Winona.3:45 p.m. Stop in Lake City at Stahlie Park Rest Area to use the facilities.4:00 p.m. Leave Lake City.6:00 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Micheal’s.6:15 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello.Deadline for registration and payment is MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026. NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE.

Due to popular demand... The Art Club has returned! Art enthusiasts rejoice! If you are interested in the exciting world of visual art and would like a fun and safe space to create and share art with your friends, then you belong in the Art Club. Two Thursdays each month we meet in Mr. Kedrowski's classroom after school to visit and create art in a shared studio space. Everyone is welcome and free to work at their own pace in whichever way they see fit.

Bring the beach to your doorstep. Assemble a delightful combination of shells, beads, beechwood, and bells to create a whimsical wind chime for your home or garden.

In this class you will learn the do's and don'ts of sourdough bread making. You will learn how to make your own sourdough bread, how to do the stretch-N-folds, shape and score the bread. You will get a couple recipes and your own starter so you can start making your own bread! Please bring: a medium size bowl and a wooden spoon. What's included: Bread flour, salt, spring water, jar and rubber band for starter, plastic bowl cover and parchment paper.

This will be your special time to experience uninterrupted play with your little one in our early childhood classroom. Circle time will include singing, stories and parent discussion. Non Separating Class

We know evenings can be hectic... so feel free to bring your evening meal and eat before class if you like. We have a table available by 5:00 pm in our ECFE pod. Join us at your convenience in the early childhood classroom for some special one-on-one time with your child. Come relax and play! We will have the room ready with lots of fun hands-on activities for all the kids! Circle time will include singing, stories and parent discussion.

Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and novices! This class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva, the easiest design website available, all for free. You'll learn to create stunning designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Whether it's online documents, business cards, email signatures, or more, you'll leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively. If a student is unable to attend the live session, they can still register and access the recording at their convenience by request. Follow-up support is also included, and students are encouraged to reach out with any questions before or after the class.

Have some fun participating in this cook-along experience as you learn how to make your own homemade Classic Pierogi, and wonderful Sweet Berry Pierogi with 2 types of homemade dough and filling that will make your taste buds dance for joy! We will also be learning how to cook, and freeze these little dumplings that you can make ahead and store for a rainy day. No fancy equipment needed. This class has been so popular; it has even been featured in the American Polish Journal! ________________________________ While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to starting. A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. The instructor's personal recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class. Note: The instructor's recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee covers immediate family members living full-time in the same household. Adult supervision is required if children participate. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are participating together, EACH separate household must register SEPARATELY.

Build a computer bot to compete against other coders! Whether you're new or experienced, this is the perfect way to explore competitive coding. No previous coding experience is necessary. The Cod Championship Series is four online tournaments hosted on Google meet. If you have a modern browser, no download is required. Players must be able to navigate the internet. The Google Meet link will be emailed two days before the tournament. Promotional Videos/Pictures: https://www.codechampionship/com/gallery/

Let your creativity bloom in this sweet springtime workshop designed just for young bakers! In Pastel Petals cookie decorating, kids will learn the basics of cookie design using soft pastel colors, floral themes, and fun icing techniques. From pretty petals to adding sparkly details, each participant will decorate their own set of sugar cookies to take home and share (or keep all to themselves - we won't tell!). This hands-on class encourages artistic expression, builds kitchen confidence, and celebrates the joy of spring through sugar and smiles. All supplies are provided - just bring your imagination and a love for cookies!

Ms. Picka's excited to invite you to play Dungeons & Dragons and welcome other students who may wish to explore different games during this time. Snacks will be provided but students are also welcome to bring their own snacks and/or snacks to share. Students can be picked up after at the main entrance.