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Plumbing Basics – Oct.

with Michael Kee

Oct

October 4th to November 1st, 2022

$98 More Info

Master Plumber Mike Kee demonstrates how plumbing works in a home, discusses preventative maintenance, and shows you how to tackle common problems and make simple repairs. He will reveal how to install or fix faucets, repair a toilet, clear drain clogs, sweat a pipe, determine what type of piping and fittings to use for specific projects, and when to call a professional. The class will also cover student questions and topics.

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Planting Bulbs in the Fall (for Spring!)

with John Fromer

Oct

October 15th, 2022

$28 More Info

In the spring, companies send spring bulb catalogs so you can order what you see in people’s gardens. Bulbs are shipped and planted in the fall. Which bulbs should you grow? How many and where? How do you have a long bloom time? What do you need to do to make the soil right? What kind of care do bulbs need after they finish blooming? This is a short class giving you the basics.

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Vegetable Gardening

with John Fromer

Dec

December 7th to 21st, 2022

$82 More Info

This is an in-depth class on growing vegetables and herbs. From kitchen gardens to large vegetable plots, this class will cover all the details for successful and delicious vegetable production. Starting from seed to storing the harvest, you will learn about the many facets of vegetable gardening. Topics include design, managing the soil, starting from seed, transplanting, season extension, integrated pest management practices, using cover crops, pests and diseases, maintenance, irrigation and specific vegetables.

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PSS – Personal Support Specialist – Oct.

Oct

October 24th to December 12th, 2022

$415 More Info

This 50-hour course prepares participants to work in home health care or residential settings. Personal care, communication skills, observing, reporting and documentation, how to provide care safely and deal with emergencies, consumer rights, aging and illness are among the topics taught. State certification is awarded upon successful completion of skill components and written exam.

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Cyber Safety – Security for All Internet Users – Sept.

with Chris Nolan

Sep

September 27th, 2022

$10 More Info

Scammers and schemers are organized, and they are actively targeting you. Learn about the tricks and tactics they use to gain your personal information and access to your finances. How do you or your elderly parent avoid becoming victims of their schemes? It all starts with gaining the knowledge and awareness of their practices to stay safe. What do you do if you’ve been breached? In this information session, you’ll learn about common scenarios that are used to get your precious information, and you’ll learn how to spot them immediately, avoid falling into their traps, and take action if you realize you’ve been a victim.

Antiques – Researching, Buying, and Selling

with Gary Lee

Oct

October 17th to November 7th, 2022

$68 More Info

Whether you are a seller, collector, or just have a desire to know more about antiques, this class is designed for the antiquarian in you. Licensed auctioneer, seller, and collector, Gary Lee, covers topics in researching the value and best practices for purchase and sales. He will review sample pieces with an eye to history and value (students may provide pieces for the final three classes.) The second hour of each class will be a review of maker marks and ways to identify fakes, including testing metals and use of blacklight. A presentation on bidding decisions will help you buy at a better price. The course also covers minor repairs, when not to polish or refinish, packing, photography, shipping and more.

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