Class is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 am - Council Bluffs Campus - Looft Hall Room #023.
This class is 7 of 7 in "Your Marketing Playbook Series". Equip participants with practical skills to set up affordable, targeted ad campaigns on Google, Facebook, and Instagram. By the end of the workshop, participants will understand how to drive traffic, generate leads, and optimize their ad performance for better results.

Discover the buzz about beekeeping! This hands-on class is perfect for anyone curious about starting their own hive. You'll learn the basics of beekeeping, including bee biology, hive setup, maintenance, and how to harvest honey. Led by experienced a beekeeper, this course provides practical tips for keeping your bees healthy and your hives thriving. Whether you're looking to produce honey, support pollination, or simply enjoy a rewarding new hobby, this class will help you get started with confidence. No prior experience required just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm!

Class is Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 am - Council Bluffs Campus - Looft Hall Room #023.
This class is 2 of 7 in "Your Marketing Playbook Series". Equip participants with the skills to build a consistent brand identity
and develop content that resonates with their target audience across various formats. By the end, participants will have a
brand guide to ensure long-term consistency and a content plan ready for implementation. This course is led by Sue Pitts, an experienced business advisor and founder of Just Sue Creative, specializing in digital marketing, business strategy, and AI-driven innovation.

Friday, April 3, 2026  6:00pm - 8:00pm  Council Bluffs Campus - Looft Hall 
Join Tom O’Brien, owner of Gardens on Glen, for a creative and practical class on maximizing your garden’s productivity through container and vertical gardening techniques. Participants will learn how to grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs in limited spaces using stackable planters and compact, container-friendly plant varieties. Tom will demonstrate how to layer soil properly, arrange plants for optimal sunlight and airflow, and maintain consistent watering and nutrition. The class will also explore ways to extend the growing season indoors or on patios long after the first frost. Each participant will plant young starts in their own tiered container to take home and continue cultivating.

Class is Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 am - Council Bluffs Campus - Looft Hall Room #023.
This class is 6 of 7 in "Your Marketing Playbook Series". Teaches participants how to effectively use email marketing and
CRM tools to build and nurture lasting customer relationships, boost retention, and improve engagement through targeted
email campaigns. This course is led by Sue Pitts, an experienced business advisor and founder of Just Sue Creative, specializing in digital marketing, business strategy, and AI-driven innovation.

Friday, March 20, 2026  6:00pm - 9:00pm  Council Bluffs Campus - Looft Hall 
Join Tom O’Brien, owner of Gardens on Glen, for an in-depth, hands-on workshop exploring the traditional and practical art of fruit tree grafting. Participants will learn how grafting enables gardeners to combine different tree varieties for improved pollination, greater fruit diversity, and extended harvest seasons—all while saving valuable space in the garden. Tom will demonstrate key grafting methods, including proper cutting, alignment, and binding techniques using grafting knives and tape. Attendees will practice making clean graft unions and securing them with clothespins to encourage successful growth. The class will also cover selecting compatible rootstocks and scions, aftercare tips, and troubleshooting common issues. Optional young trees and scion wood will be available for purchase.

Friday, January 9, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Council Bluffs Campus - Looft Hall 
Garden Bed Planning with Tom O’Brien, owner of Gardens on Glen, is an engaging and informative class designed to help gardeners of all levels maximize their growing space and harvest potential. Participants will learn how to design efficient garden layouts through proper plant spacing, explore the benefits of companion planting for natural pest control and soil health, and understand the principles of crop rotation to maintain long-term fertility. Using visual aids and real-world examples, Tom will guide attendees through practical strategies for creating productive, sustainable garden beds. This session encourages questions and discussion, offering participants personalized insights for planning their own thriving backyard gardens.

Friday, January 23, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm  Council Bluffs Campus - Looft Hall 
Indoor Culinary Mushroom Cultivation with Tom O’Brien, owner of Gardens on Glen, is a hands-on workshop that introduces participants to the fascinating world of home mushroom growing. Students will learn the essential environmental factors—moisture, temperature, airflow, and substrate composition—that influence healthy mycelium growth and successful fruiting. Using an All-in-One Mushroom Grow Kit, attendees will practice inoculating their substrate with mycelium spores, ensuring proper sterilization and contamination prevention. Tom will guide participants through each stage of the cultivation process, from setup to harvest, offering practical tips for maintaining ideal indoor growing conditions. By the end, students will have the skills and confidence to produce gourmet mushrooms right at home.

Class is Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 am - Council Bluffs Campus - Looft Hall Room #023.
This class is 5 of 7 in "Your Marketing Playbook Series". Enable participants to use data insights and Al tools to make
informed decisions and improve marketing efforts. This course is led by Sue Pitts, an experienced business advisor and founder of Just Sue Creative, specializing in digital marketing, business strategy, and AI-driven innovation.

Class is Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 am - Council Bluffs Campus - Looft Hall Room #023.
This class is 1 of 7 in "Your Marketing Playbook Series". Developing Your Marketing Plan, Strategy, and Calendar.
Goal: Establish a foundational marketing plan by guiding participants through essential marketing concepts, helping them
define their audience and brand message, set goals, and build a structured marketing calendar for effective execution. This course is led by Sue Pitts, an experienced business advisor and founder of Just Sue Creative, specializing in digital marketing, business strategy, and AI-driven innovation.

Friday, May 29, 2026  6:00pm - 9:00pm  Council Bluffs Campus - Looft Hall 
Join Tom O’Brien, owner of Gardens on Glen, for a hands-on workshop exploring the rewarding practice of cultivating mushrooms outdoors. Participants will learn how to prepare growing beds using wood chips and sawdust spawn, manage moisture and shade conditions, and integrate mushroom patches into existing garden spaces. Tom will explain how outdoor mushroom cultivation not only yields delicious, nutrient-rich, sometimes perennial-like harvests but also enhances soil health, boosts microbial activity, and supports companion plants. Attendees will gain step-by-step experience inoculating their own substrate and understanding the life cycle of fungi. Each participant will prepare a take-home mushroom starter setup, ready to establish a thriving outdoor mushroom bed.