Home & Family

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Buying and Selling on eBay – Apr.

with Mike Lokuta

Apr

April 7th to 14th, 2020

$48 More Info

This two night class will be an exploration of how to utilize eBay, the on-line auction, as a buyer or seller. We will walk you through how to create an account, the eBay fee structure, and the anatomy of a sale. Describing and photographing items, tips, tricks, and pitfalls will be discussed. A short discussion about tax liability and eBay No-No’s will be included. Laptop computers will be available for your use. This course is for the eBay novice or dabbler, so bring your questions to class for discussion.

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Plumbing Basics

with Michael Kee

Mar

March 17th to April 14th, 2020

$88 More Info

Master Plumber demonstrates how plumbing works in a home, discusses preventative maintenance and shows you how to tackle common problems and make simple repairs. He will show you how to install or repair 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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Short-term Vacation Rental Part II

with Dee Peppe

Apr

April 6th to 27th, 2020

$58 More Info

This course is designed for those who have decided to take the plunge and try their hand at short-term rentals. Let’s get you up and running. Practical 'how to' information, along with individual student’s needs, will steer this course. We’ll go through the process of setting up everyone’s profile and account, as well as talk about the best way to take photos, get those uploaded and placed in the profile. We’ll take a close look at nightly rates based on each facility, amenities, location, and time of year. We’ll discuss insurance options and any other factors that should be considered.

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PSS – Personal Support Specialist – Jan.

with Vicki Harriman

Jan

January 27th to March 23rd, 2020

$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. This is a daytime Monday class.

Call 596-7752 option 3 for an application.

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Transforming the Dark Side of Retirement – March

with Branden Densmore

Mar

March 4th to 11th, 2020

$38 More Info

Retirement isn’t all sunshine and roses, cotton candy and unicorns. In fact, most people experience many fears, worries, and obstacles during their initiation into the golden years. Embrace your courage, dive deep into those troublesome times, and transform them into something that can be effortlessly enjoyed.

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The Deep-Energy Retrofit

with Andrew Frederick

Apr

April 2nd to 9th, 2020

$58 More Info

Be energy-informed as you plan to update your home to 21st Century performance. Architectural designer, builder, and building science consultant Andrew Frederick will lead a workshop series on the best-practice approaches to high performance renovation (and the risks of doing them incorrectly!). Topics covered will be retrofit method (insulating to the inside or outside), the importance of proper air-sealing and ventilation, material selection, and the economic and environmental considerations of each approach. Attendees will be encouraged to do “homework” that involves their unique situations and bring it back to class for discussion.