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.

ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t beleft behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate thepower of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content,articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to:register for a FREE ChatGPT accountinput effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responsesbuild creative content, from stories to marketing copydetermine its capabilities and limitationsunderstand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPTThere’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve.It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working incollaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! Theinstructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and anationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including HarvardAdult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. Thewebinar login information will be emailed the day before class. INSTRUCTOR: LeeAnne Krusemark COST: $30.00

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

You don’t need to be famous to have a legacy to leave behind. Create an inspirationalautobiography for family, friends, and others. Learn how to recall vivid memories,analyze events and people that shaped who you are, and bring your story to life. Yourhandout, included in the class fee, will have an outline to help you organize and writeyour memoir step-by-step. Printing/publishing options will also discussed. The instructorLeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwideProfessor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard AdultEducation. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. INSTRUCTOR: LeeAnne Krusemark COST: $35.00

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+