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Upcoming Eventide University Classes

From Mayor to the Minnesota House

Thursday, March 5th | The Linden | 1:30 PM

Mayor Shelly Carlson was elected in November 2018 as a City Council Member and appointed Mayor in February 2021, simultaneously assuming the Chair position on the Metro Flood Diversion Authority Board. In 2022, she was elected to serve as Mayor. Born and raised in Minot, ND, Mayor Carlson came to Moorhead in 1990 to attend Moorhead State University where she earned both her Master’s in Public Administration and a Bachelors of Science in Paralegal Studies.

During her 30-year professional career, Mayor Carlson has worked at non-profit and government agencies advocating on behalf of crime victims, specifically victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. For the last 10 years, she has been the Special Projects Manager at the Minnesota Elder Justice Center delivering training and advocating for systems change on behalf of elder abuse victims.

Shelly and her husband Ron (a Moorhead native!) own Signature Home Technologies, have 2 adult children (both of whom live in Moorhead), and 2 four-legged “children” who live at home and bark obnoxiously at every UPS, Amazon, or postal worker who dare enter the neighborhood. Join Mayor Carlson as she shares what’s next as she prepares to run for the Minnesota House District 4A seat in 2026 and the path that led her here.

Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia

Wednesday, March 25th | The Linden | 3:00 PM

Penny Harmsen is a Community Educator with the Alzheimer’s Association who is passionate about helping people better understand Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She will be presenting Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia, an educational session that explains why Alzheimer’s is not normal aging and how the disease affects the brain, memory, thinking, and behavior.

Topics will include the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages and risk factors, current research and treatments, and Alzheimer’s Association resources. This presentation is the second session in Eventide University’s three-part series with the Alzheimer’s Association.Join us to learn together, ask questions, and leave with a clearer picture of what Alzheimer’s and dementia really mean.

Past Classes

- Perseverance | Kevin Wallevand, WDAY
- The Troubles in Ireland | Dr. Jeremy Carney, MSUM
- America’s Involvement in the Vietnam War | Charley Joyce
- Finding Your Child Within | Chaplain Steve Streed
- Writing Your Memoir | Kevin Zepper, MSUM
- All About Beer | Doug Restemayer, DS Beverages
- Wild West Moorhead | Markus Krueger, Cultural Society of Clay County
- The Diversion’s Impact on West Fargo | Mayor Bernie Dardis
- Turning the Lights On | Jocelyn Lura Hovland, Cass County Electric Cooperative
- By the Sweat of His Brow | Carroll Engelhardt, Author
- Solomon Comstock and his “Old Soldiers” | Trista Raezer-Stursa
- History of the Bloody Mary and How to Make It | Andrea Anderson, Mixologist
- What’s on the Horizon Moorhead | Mayor Carlson & City of Moorhead Manager, Dan Mahli
- How to Protect Your Identity | Jessica Colleran, Dacotah Bank
- History of the Moorhead Police Department | Chief of Police, Shannon Monroe
- History of the Margarita & How to Make It | Andrea Anderson, Mixologist
- The History of the Moorhead Dairy Queen | Troy & Diane DeLeon, Moorhead DQ owners
- What’s new online in Social Media & AI | Justine Monroe & Jack Yakowicz, AdShark
- A Big Challenge for Little Brother | Sylvan Loegering, Author
- Flooding in Fargo | Mayor Tim Mahoney, City of Fargo
- American Crystal Sugar in the Red River Valley | Lisa Borgen, American Crystal Sugar
- The Sandy’s Donuts Story | Jeff Ostlund, Sandy’s Donuts
- Bourbon Class & Tasting | Hari Panjini
- Christkindl Markt & the History of German Markets | Emma McIntyre, Folkways
- History of West Fargo Newspapers | Wendy Reuer, The Forum/West Fargo Focus
- Spotlighting the Rest of the Story | Colburn Hvidsten III, Retired photographer at The Forum
- A World Filled with Beautiful Music | Margie Bailly
- West Fargo: A City on the Grow! | Casey Sanders Berglund, City of West Fargo
- F/M's Early Art Scene | Markus Krueger, Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County
- Wine Tasting | Megan Bartholomay-Berreth, Republic National Distributing Company,
- Hope Blooms Bring Joy to Area | Kelly Krenzel & Katie Gehrig
- Music & Wellness | Danielle Steffes and Maggie O'Malley, Eventide Music Therapists
- The Dos & Don'ts of Estate Planning | Bailey Voge, Vogel Law Firm
- Music & Mindfulness | Danielle Steffes & Maggie O'Malley, Eventide Music Therapists
- Protect Against Scams | Runea Huseby & Rammie Olson, Bremer Bank
- Music & the Brain | Danielle Steffes & Maggie O'Malley, Eventide Music Therapists
- Jungle Cruise | Buck Hamlett, Wildlife Educator
- The power of color & style | Vicki Fredrickson, Certified color & image consultant
- The Future of Moorhead Public Schools | Brandon Lunak, Superintendent of MAPS
- Understanding Medicare | Shannon Vogel, Marsh McLennan Agency
- Hearing Loss | Dana Fagerlie, Beltone Hearing
- Generations of Strength: Women Who Led the way | Influential women in our community
- Art with Ann: Watercolor for beginners | Ann Westra, Local Watercolor Artist
- Spud Update | Brian Cole, Teacher at MAPS
- F/M's Hardanger Fiddle Renaissance | Markus Krueger, Cultural Society of Clay County
- From Bean to Brew with Thunder Coffee | Alec Dettman, Thunder Coffee
- Science and Wonder with William | William Weightman, Science Educator

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