District 214 Community Education

Mahjong is a Chinese tile game of luck, skill, and strategy that is gaining popularity in the US. Are you looking for something fun to do? Come on your own, or bring your friends and learn how to play American Mah-Jongg! In the beginner class you will learn the basic rules and strategies, and play the game in a casual and friendly environment. Beginners will be provided with primer cards to play and will transition to the NMJL cards.

The internet is an incredible resource, but is also has its dangers. Predators often exploit the internet to trick individuals into revealing sensitive and confidential information, which they then can use to compromise bank accounts, credit cards, and more. Join us for an insightful discussion on internet safety. Learn how to identify online scams and discover the steps to take if you find yourself a victim.

Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and novices! This class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva, the easiest design website available, all for free. You'll learn to create stunning designs form scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Whether it's online documents, business cards, email signatures, or more, you'll leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively.

This engaging session will help you navigate the challenges of your child's digital world and provide helpful tools for your parenting toolbox. Learn practical strategies for social media/friendships, setting boundaries, ensuring online safety, and fostering healthy screen habits. Empower yourself with the tools to help raise a teen with a smart technology foundation they will use into adulthood.

This engaging session will help you navigate the challenges of your child's digital world and provide helpful tools for your parenting toolbox. Learn practical strategies for social media/friendships, setting boundaries, ensuring online safety, and fostering healthy screen habits. Empower yourself with the tools to help raise a teen with a smart technology foundation they will use into adulthood.

If you want to learn how to fly RC airplanes, or if you are a seasoned veteran and want to hone your skills during the winter months this is a class for you. Our “classroom” is the field house where we fly small to medium sized, electric RC planes in any weather. Most of our students are “repeat attenders” and have become good friends who enjoy sharing their knowledge with newcomers. So, if you are just starting out and need some help, or if you are looking for a comfortable place to fly during the winter, join us for fun and fellowship.

In this presentation tailored to older adults, learn how to slash expenses by ditching cable TV and embracing the world of video streaming services. Tony will demystify the complexities of cable bills, help you determine optimal internet speeds, navigate the decision between renting or owning hardware, and decode the differences between live TV, network TV, cable TV and video streaming services. Discover cost effective alternatives and take control of your entertainment choices while saving money. Don't miss this opportunity to empower your tech-savvy journey!

Vegetable gardening does not have to end when summer does! This topic will review how to prepare your garden for the fall and discuss what vegetables are ideal for planting and harvesting during this season. Grow a bountiful crop of delicious, sweet, crunchy, vegetables for good healthful eating throughout fall and even into winter.

Take your business to new heights with our fast-paced, comprehensive session designed to equip business owner, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to leverage social media for business success. Learn how to effectively reach your target audience, increase brand awareness, and drive engagement across major social media platforms.

Certain plants look beautiful, but hold hidden dangers that should make you think twice about planting them. Mark will alert you to these botanical rogues and how to carefully cultivate them to mitigate their hazards if you decide to plant them.

Unlock the full potential of Google Sheets and gain skills that will benefit you for a lifetime! Whether you're using it for work or personal projects, this comprehensive class will transform you from a novice into an expert. You'll master the essential functions of Google Sheets, including entering, organizing, refining, analyzing and visualizing data. Join us to build a solid foundation in Google Sheets and enhance your productivity and data management capabilities.

Watch you black thumb turn green in this course designed to help you put homegrown, fresh food on your Thanksgiving and Holiday tables! We'll talk about foolproof ways to ensure you grow the freshest, tastiest, most nutritious food in your backyard or patio this fall so you can enjoy homegrown veggies and herbs long after most gardeners have given up for the season. Recipes included! PLUS: take seeds home with you for a quick and easy start to your fall garden.

Stay relevant and up to date by learning all about Venmo, the popular mobile payment service. In this class, you'll discover how to securely pay friends and businesses, as well as receive money without the need for cash or checks. You'll gain a confident understanding of setting up Venmo safely, avoiding unnecessary fees, and applying it in real-world scenarios for you and your family. You'll be able to discuss the topic among family and friends and have an understanding of the key terms used when you hear about VENMO in the news! Join us to master Venmo and handle mobile payments with ease and security.

Your garden has produced a bumper crop of herbs. What are you going to do with all of them? In this class you will learn how to harvest and store your herbal treasures as well as how to use them to prepare butters, vinegars, oils, teas, potpourri, sachets and other herbal delights.

Do you hate to drive in bad weather or when it's dark outside? Expand your transportation options and independence through the ride sharing service, Uber. Learn to use Uber at major airports so that you can travel with confidence and without having to ask a friend for a ride, as well as for other appointments and errands. Open up your travel options with this fun and engaging class!

This class builds on the fundamentals studied in the Introduction to Ohara Ikebana. In this class, advanced styles such as Hana-Isho and Moribana will be covered. This is a hands-on class where students learn the techniques and philosophies of Ohara Ikebana. Since this is an at-home class, participants are responsible for purchasing their own flowers and materials. A list of required materials will be provided a few days prior to the class.

Ikebana is the Japanese art of floral arrangement which has been practiced for more than 600 years. This ancient art form has evolved to the present form that are enjoyed by Ikebana practitioners all over the world. The Ikebana arrangements emphasize the natural shapes and graceful lines of the flowers, stems and leaves while bringing together nature and humanity through its shape, line, and form. This is a hands on class where students learn the techniques, the rules, and the philosophy of Ikebana through creating arrangements with flowers, leaves, branches and other materials found in the nature around us. Since this is an at-home class, participants are responsible for purchasing their own flowers and materials. A list of required materials will be provided a few days prior to the class.

Curious about how Instagram can drive significant growth for your customer base and sales? This engaging beginner-level class has the answers you need to grow your business with Instagram. Discover the key steps to boost your company's bottom line. Plus, learn to create irresistible content and have fun along the way! Join us to unlock the potential of Instagram for your business.

Cultivating, weeding, watering, and harvesting in your garden are over and done with for the season. What do you do next? For starters, letting it lay there until the following spring is exactly the wrong thing to do. Mark Lyons, an experienced garden coach, will discuss cleaning up the garden after the harvest is in, preparing the soil for the following spring, winterizing garden tools, fall planting, dealing with excess from the harvest, and preparing for next year's garden.

Learn to efficiently manage your social media presence with this live, interactive online training class! You’ll leave the class knowing how to streamline your posting process, schedule content, and leverage insights to boost engagement on both platforms. Whether you’re a small business owner, a marketer, or simply looking to sharpen your social media skills, this class will equip you with practical tips and strategies to enhance your online impact. By the end of the session, you’ll feel confident navigating Meta Business Suite and ready to make your posts truly shine!

Have you been curious about what ChatGPT is exactly and how it can be used? Join our fun and engaging class to learn everything you need to know about ChatGPT powered by Artificial Intelligence. Understand how it works and why it's taking the world by storm. You'll explore practical everyday uses for ChatGPT in both workforce and a home, ensuring you stay in the look when ChatGPT is mentioned in conversations and on the news. Don't get left behind in today's tech-savvy world-attend this essential training today!

Your garden has yielded a bumper crop of fruits and vegetables--and your friends and neighbors can't take anymore. So what are you going to do with the surplus? Mark Lyons, an experienced garden coach, will review a number of ways that can be used to preserve the harvest through the winter and maybe even beyond. It will cover canning, freezing, dehydrating and winter storage techniques.