Big Lake Schools Community Education

"MOST Big Lake students DON'T vape, drink alcohol, or use marijuana." You've seen the messages, but do you know who's putting them out there? Join the Big Lake Substance Prevention Coalition to learn more about the Positive Community Norms message, how it prevents students from using substances, and how you can get involved in helping students make safe and healthy choices in the community. Dinner will be provided for this event!

One Should Ask: Is it better to have a formal plan in place, or leave things to future family dynamics and the ever changing benefit system? Did you know with proper planning, both while they are alive and after they have passed, grandparents, parents and family can take care of a child, grandchild or family member with special needs in their estate plan? Yes, and such planning will not adversely affect the benefits and programs which they person with special needs has available to them! This class will discuss how to properly protect your assets and provide for the future benefit of the loved one with special needs. Whatever the type of the asset (tangible, income producing or other) there are options you should know. We will discuss how the special needs trust fits into your estate planning, planning for the future of your loved one with special needs, and pros and cons of a special needs trust. Instructor: Steven J Ledin | Attorney | Ledin Law PLLC

The trust is a very popular component and tool to be used in our Estate Planning. However, there is a variety of vastly different trust options to be used and the questions arises: "Am I using the right trust for my needs and goals?" Often used trusted including: living trusts, testamentary trusts and irrevocable trusts, each serves a different purpose, each has a different result. One common problem that often needs addressing is the over-utilization of the living trust for goals or problems that it does not resolve. For example, "Does my living trust protect my assets against Medicaid and the nursing home?" The answer is probably not. The irrevocable trust and the testamentary trust each have their strengths and weaknesses as well. We will clearly define the strengths and weaknesses of these different types of trusts and when to use them. Explore your goals and wishes to see where they fall in the realm of trusts. Class encourages questions and we hope to provide answers that will set your mind at ease or assist you in the decision making in this area. Instructor: Steven J Ledin | Attorney | Ledin Law PLLC

This workshop is designed for marketers who are familiar with ChatGPT and want to learn how to effectively leverage its capabilities for marketing success. In this fast-paced, practical session, you'll discover the potential of ChatGPT and gain hands-on experience crafting effective prompts to generate compelling marketing content. We'll cover key prompting techniques and explore real-world examples across various marketing applications. Leave this session with actionable strategies and a toolkit of prompts you can immediately implement to enhance your marketing efforts.

Independence Elementary (Door J) hallways are open for walkers on school days only 6-8pm / Mon-Thu. Register online, or contact the CE office located at Liberty Elementary School to register 763-262-2523. Please leave important personal items at home. Starts Monday, Sept. 15 | 6-8 pm Days no walking (non-school days): Oct. 15-17, Nov 11, Nov 26-28, Dec. 22-Jan 2, Jan 19, Feb. 16, March 5 & 12, Apr 2-6. Mon-Thur| Sept. 15-May 14 | $25 for school year