This course will equip students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to use the vertical milling machine for precision machining operations in a hobby shop, home shop, or farm shop environment. The course covers machine safety, setup, maintenance, and operation of the milling machine. This is a “hands-on” course that engages the students in projects designed to develop their skills in using the mill. Training covers precision measurement, layout, feature location, work holding, tool holding, drilling, slotting, pocketing, boring, block squaring, and surfacing operations.

You spend most of your life working, saving, and planning for retirement.  The last thing you want is to give the IRS more of your hard-earned money than necessary.  But that's what could happen if you go into retirement without considering the tax implications of your retirement income decisions.  Come learn how different retirement income sources are taxed, options to pay the tax you do owe, and the pros and cons of Roth Conversions.  For more information or questions:  imfinancialplanning.com or call 605-787-1255.

Have you seen the wonderful products made by weaving? Maybe you were lucky enough to receive a loom as a gift! Come join this intro level workshop to learn how to create a lovely hand-crafted wool scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom. All materials, equipment, and handouts will be supplied to you, so just bring yourself prepared to enjoy this hands-on course in an age-old art! We will take a 1-hour lunch break on your own. NOTE: Additional $20 supply fee paid to instructor.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give yourself years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do by using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom with you sitting at your own piano or keyboard and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. NOTE: Students will need a device that has internet to get their email link to ‘join’ the class, microphone and video capabilities as do most tablets, laptops and computers. Students will be sent the zoom link to your email address you provided at registration prior to class beginning. Ages 13 years old and above welcome to attend.

Do you have a crochet project that is stuck, confusing, or just not turning out the way you expected? Bring it to the Fix-It Lab, a relaxed, hands-on workshop designed to help you troubleshoot your crochet projects, understand what went wrong, and get back on track with confidence. You’ll receive individualized guidance for issues like dropped stitches, uneven edges, pattern confusion, or unfinished projects—this is not a “start a new project” class, but a chance to make progress on what you already have. We’ll help you identify and fix common mistakes, count stitches and rows accurately, clarify patterns, and learn how to “read” your crochet work so you can create a plan to finish. Basic crochet skills (slip knot, foundation chain, single and double crochet) are recommended, and participants should bring their current project(s), yarn, hook, scissors, and any patterns they are using.

Menopause can affect more than hormones—it can change how you move, sleep, feel, and function in everyday life. Join a physical therapist and occupational therapist for an interactive 90-minute class focused on practical strategies for navigating this stage of life. Learn about strength, bone and pelvic health, energy, sleep, joint changes, and more, then participate in a guided exercise lab designed to help you move and feel your best.

Take your cake decorating skills to the next level in this advanced hands-on class! Students will learn the techniques for properly stacking and supporting a two-tier cake, as will as creating elegant vintage-style piping designs that are making a comeback in modern cake decorating. This class is designed for decorators who already have a foundation in cake decorating and are ready to expand their skills with more advanced techniques and professional finishing touches. NOTE: Students need to have completed the Beginner Cake Decorating Class before enrolling. 

This course explores the human microbiome—the trillions of microorganisms that play a vital role in digestion, immunity, and overall health. Participants will learn how these microbes connect the body to the environment, including soil, food systems, and daily lifestyle choices. The class also examines how factors like antibiotics, diet, and modern living can impact microbial diversity. With a blend of microbiology and environmental science, it offers a new perspective on the body as a living ecosystem. No prior knowledge is needed—just curiosity about how microscopic life shapes our well-being.