Focuses on platform skills, presentation structure, and persuasive techniques for sales professionals, trainers, and leaders who are required to present to audiences in formal settings. Public speaking is the number one fear of human beings. This webinar allows individuals to address these fears in a safe, private setting.

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

This class is designed to prepare dogs and their owners to pass the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. The CGC certification is recognized as a high standard of dog behavior and is a great way to prepare for more advanced training, such as agility or therapy dog work. The program stresses responsible pet ownership, good manners for dogs, and is excellent for all breeds and ages.

Recommended for adult dogs 1 year of age or older. The test consists of 10 dog behaviors. A mock test will be given at the last class session.

Links: View AKC Video | View Brochure

This class will be held in-person at Blue Mountain Humane Society's dog park. Please be prepared to comply with social distancing and follow all state-required safety measures (more information will be sent out to registered students). Also, for previous classes we were able to invite all family members to attend and learn, but during this time, only one person may attend with one dog.

The American Kennel Club STAR Puppy program is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. STAR stands for Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility. You'll be able to get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including potty training, chewing, and the most effective ways to teach practical skills such as coming when called. There are 20 steps to success in the STAR Puppy Test, which will be offered during the last week of class. AKC STAR Puppy training is a natural lead-in to the more advanced AKC CGC program.

Recommended for puppies ages 16 weeks to 1 year old.

Links: View AKC Video | View Brochure

This class will be held in-person at Blue Mountain Humane Society's dog park. Please be prepared to comply with social distancing and follow all state-required safety measures (more information will be sent out to registered students). Also, for previous classes we were able to invite all family members to attend and learn, but during this time, only one person may attend with one puppy.

A discussion on handling the stress of peak performance and life balance. We explore the behaviors that insulate us from being stressed out and how we can manifest them.

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Build on what you learned in the Beer Appreciation: A Taster Series class with this more advanced course. Each class session will focus on a different beer style. Learn to taste, evaluate, and describe various beer styles, including English, German, Belgian, Czech, and holiday beers. We will also cover ingredients like hops & malts, as well as beer making. To top it all off, a brewmaster guest speaker will join us for the last session.

We will be mailing ingredient samples to registrants a week before class begins. Please register early!

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

A discussion of the process of continuous feedback, documenting, and delivering counseling sessions designed to correct poor performance or policy violations. This program is especially valuable to new leaders to help them address one of the toughest responsibilities that accompanies management roles.

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Calling all future coders, programmers, & designers! Explore a series of coding languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python through introductory projects and design challenges. Get started on your coding journey and become the next coding prodigy!

For youth ages 8 to 14.

Parents: After signing up, your confirmation email will contain a Class ID to complete the second step of your registration. You will need to create a Black Rocket account to get your meeting link and software.

Calling all future coders, programmers, & designers! Explore a series of coding languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python through introductory projects and design challenges. Get started on your coding journey and become the next coding prodigy!

For youth ages 8 to 14.

Parents: After signing up, your confirmation email will contain a Class ID to complete the second step of your registration. You will need to create a Black Rocket account to get your meeting link and software.

This webinar reviews proven communication theory related to learner preferences and interactive style and provides participants with the tools and applications necessary to succeed in hosting virtual meetings and training events. Further, the content includes rules of etiquette for contributing to successful online meetings across all cultures.

Program Deliverables:

• An overview of cognitive psychology in education, specifically related to the VARK Learning Preferences model and The Power of Understanding People Interactive Style model and how this relates to virtual events.
• An examination of the role of formal and informal communication in organizational effectiveness and how they are impacted by virtual environments.
• A discussion and examples of various tools and practices that effectively engage participants in a virtual meeting and training experience.
• Checklists for preparing both the host and the participants to ensure a successful virtual experience.
• Assessments for both interactive style and learning preference to help participants understand both their own orientations and provide context for how others experience virtual events.

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

An examination of a seven-step process for resolving conflict with colleagues, friends, family members, and others. This webinar is part of Dave's personal crusade to enhance our ability to engage in healthy dialogue to resolve our differences.

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Focuses on the creation of an informal continuous performance review system and a formal performance data collection process to ensure that all team members know how they are performing and what their next steps are in personal development.

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Deals with interviewing preparation, execution, consistency, and approaches. This webinar addresses the cornerstone of peak performance culture - ensuring you have the correct staff for the organization to excel.

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Designed for business development professionals, instructors, and leaders delivering information for educational purposes.

This course builds on the content from Communication in a Virtual Environment to focus on business development strategies and audience engagement (A Call to Action) using virtual meetings and experiences. Participants will discover applications, approaches and practices for building rapport with, engaging the interest of, and adding value to current and potential customers (both internal and external) using online tools and techniques. To ensure transfer of learning, participants will be assigned actual customer scenarios and create a virtual meeting to share with colleagues during second webinar. Participants will collectively create a “best practices” model for patient-centric selling virtually.

Program Deliverables:

• A review of cognitive psychology in education, specifically related to the VARK Learning Preferences model and The Power of Understanding People Interactive Style model and how this relates to building rapport, engagement, and value to a customer within virtual events. Also, a review of the tools and practices available to engage participants in a virtual event, specific to business development. This is not a repeat of the content of Communication in a Virtual Environment, but a specific application of these theories.  Attendees of Engaging Audiences in a Virtual Environment are recommended to complete Communication in a Virtual Environment prior to this course.
• Strategies for various scenarios related to the business development process, e.g. existing customers, former customers, new customers.
• Strategies for promoting patient centricity in virtual experiences.
• Creation of a best practices model for a virtual selling process.
• Participants create, deliver, and receive feedback on an actual virtual sales meeting.

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Learn the basics or refine your skills in this entry-level class on Adobe Photoshop. Find out how to edit, retouch, and enhance images with this powerful software. We'll cover many Photoshop techniques ranging from masking, cloning, posterization, and color correction. You'll be able to manipulate a photo by changing the colors, adding/subtracting elements, changing facial expressions, and removing blemishes.

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Maximize the influence you have on your team and organization with this pragmatic, entertaining, and enlightening webinar series. See below for a full list of topics to be covered - one topic per session. Signing up for the entire series saves you $25!

• The Power of Understanding People
• Peak Performance Cultures: The Five Metrics of Operational Excellence
• Employee Selection: Finding and Hiring the Right Person
• Coaching and Counseling Skills
• Employee Performance Appraisal and Feedback

This webinar series will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting IDs and links will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Take the next step beyond simply “playing” Minecraft and become a true Redstone engineer. Expand your Redstone knowledge by constructing your own carnival with a variety of mini-games, roller coasters, and attractions powered by Redstone. Learn how to use Command and Structure blocks to incorporate them into your builds. Activate your skills and take your Minecraft structures to the next level!

For youth ages 8 to 14.

Parents: After signing up, your confirmation email will contain a Class ID to complete the second step of your registration. You will need to create a Black Rocket account to get your meeting link and software.

Focuses on the leadership strategies and ideologies that create high performance. Assembled from Dave's work with over 1,000 organizations worldwide over the last 25 years.

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Invest in skill development to enhance your performance and potential. Drive career growth with this practical, enlightening, and entertaining webinar series. See below for a full list of topics to be covered - one topic per session. Signing up for the entire series saves you $25!

• The Power of Understanding People
• The Power of Understanding Yourself
• Becoming Resilient
• Conflict Resolution: It's the Issue, Not the Person
• A Call to Action: Public Speaking Effectiveness

This webinar series will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting IDs and links will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Unlock the power of Roblox® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world Roblox® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your Roblox® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design.

For youth ages 8 to 14. Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.

Parents: After signing up, your confirmation email will contain a Class ID to complete the second step of your registration. You will need to create a Black Rocket account to get your meeting link and software.

Every culture has a signature dumpling in its cuisine, a dough surrounding a filling that's steamed, boiled, fried, or baked. From Spanish empanadas, Japanese gyoza, Polish pierogi, to Chinese xiao long bao (soup dumplings), it's clear that the world loves dumplings. In this hands-on cooking class, we'll make several styles of international dumplings over two nights and create a dumpling party for the final class. You'll take home recipes for dough, fillings, and sauces. Sign up soon – who knows when you'll get empanada chance!

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

An examination of interactive styles and their impact on employee motivation and satisfaction.

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

An examination of interactive styles and their impact on employee motivation and satisfaction.

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

A companion session to The Power of Understanding People. You'll be guided through exercises to explore your own personal mission, style, and values.

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

View the fall colors, animals, area, and lakes of one of the world's most unique regions, located in northern Wisconsin.

With photos, videos of the leaves turning this week, and live commentary. We start with an overview of the area and history. Then take a look at the wildlife, including 30 second videos of beavers, otters, and black bears. We end with video of the colorful fall leaves taken the week of the program.

View the fall colors, animals, area, and lakes of one of the world's most unique regions, located in northern Wisconsin.

With photos, videos of the leaves turning this week, and live commentary. We start with an overview of the area and history. Then take a look at the wildlife, including 30 second videos of beavers, otters, and black bears. We end with video of the colorful fall leaves taken the week of the program.

This class is intended for those with some watercolor experience who want to continue learning and growing as an artist. We'll complete three translucent water color paintings from a range of wildlife, floral, or landscape scenes. Painting demonstrations, recorded video, sharing of artwork, and discussion will all be a part of this experience.

Important: We will be mailing photos and drawings to registrants a week before the session begins. Please register early!

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

This class is intended for those with some watercolor experience who want to continue learning and growing as an artist. We'll complete three translucent water color paintings from a range of wildlife, floral, or landscape scenes. Painting demonstrations, recorded video, sharing of artwork, and discussion will all be a part of this experience.

Important: We will be mailing photos and drawings to registrants a week before the session begins. Please register early!

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Bring your beer enjoyment to new heights with an introduction to beer appreciation. Learn to taste, evaluate, and describe various beer styles, including craft pilsners, pale ales, american IPAs, porters and stouts, and sour beers. For each session, your instructor will suggest beers to "bring" to class.

This class will be held online using Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID and link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Do you have a growly or reactive dog? We understand it isn't a bad dog or bad owner. Learn how to read and communicate with your dog effectively as you acquire skills that can help you and your dog feel calmer. You will learn the basics of clicker training, why dogs exhibit aggression, and the tools we use (and don't use) to rehabilitate aggression and fear in dogs.

This class will be held in-person at Blue Mountain Humane Society's dog park. Please be prepared to comply with social distancing and follow all state-required safety measures (more information will be sent out to registered students). Also, for previous classes we were able to invite all family members to attend and learn, but during this time, only one person may attend with one dog.