A growing number of college applicants included test scores in their applications for admission to college this fall, and this growth comes at a time when the ACT and SAT have recently undergone some dramatic changes.Amid the changes, how can your student make sense of the new world of testing and how can test scores fit into their college plans? What do they need to know about the new ACT and SAT?Join us to learn about how these changes may impact your family, and new strategies you should consider to give your student the best opportunity to be admitted and maximize scholarships and financial aid.If you are the parent of a High School student in grades 9-11, this is incredibly important info you will not want to miss. Register today!BioCozy speaks nationally about college, and is passionate about educating families about the process to find the right fit and dispelling myths that cost families money! She is a mom of 5 kids with very different goals for college so she is no stranger to the challenges herself.

Acupressure is a healing technique that works with how energy flows through your body. Just as you have blood that flows through vessels, you have energy that flows through pathways called meridians. Acupressure involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow which can offer great relief with no side effects. We will focus on the points that relieve and prevent migraines and headaches as well as nausea and vertigo. Janice Novak

Acupressure is an ancient healing art and self-help tool. It can offer great relief with no side effects and help you feel your best. Along with the specific points to help relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, irritability and even weight gain, learn the Nine Master Pressure Points which are the most helpful and most frequently prescribed to help and assist every system in your body. Janice Novak

The Belle Plaine Community Choir invites all music enthusiasts—both men and women, high school age and older—to join us as we start rehearsals in late spring. We are thrilled to announce our upcoming concert, scheduled for Friday, August 14th. Whether you're a seasoned singer or a beginner, no audition or prior experience is necessary—everyone is welcome to be part of our musical journey! DIRECTOR: Colin Schultz First Presbyterian Church: 219 W. Main St, Belle Plaine

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to giveyou years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take privatelessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords andget you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includesthe online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class andalso an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is heldonline using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partlylecture/demonstration. For ages 13+.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade togive you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano theway professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTSof fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Feeincludes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recordingof the class and also an optional periodic question and answersession. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands oninstruction and partly lecture demonstration. Ages 13+

Investing for Your Retirement is a dynamic, insight-driven workshop designed for individuals who are actively building wealth and beginning to think seriously about their retirement years. In this one-hour session (plus a brief Q&A), we’ll explore how to maximize the power of compounding, make the most of employer-sponsored plans, and fine-tune your asset allocation based on your evolving goals and risk tolerance. We’ll break down traditional vs. Roth strategies, tax diversification across multiple “buckets,” and smart ways to increase savings over time—while preparing for the tax realities of retirement. Whether you’re in your peak earning years looking to optimize what you’ve built, or approaching retirement and wondering if you’re truly ready, this seminar will provide practical strategies and clarity around your next steps. Attendees will also have the opportunity to schedule a complimentary, personalized strategy session to create a tailored retirement roadmap. We will include a light supper during the event, so please register by Tuesday, March 31st. Hosted by Brandon Hoium from Thrivent Financial

Come and ‘punch’ this lovely Birdsong Punch Needle just in time for spring. In this class you will create this gorgeous punch needle frame project using rich yarns of blue and gold. The class includes everything to complete your project from start to finish, including the tool, monks cloth, frame, yarn, embellishments and instruction. LOCATION: Down Under Quilting Studios 196 W. 280th Street New Prague, MN