District 214 Community Education

Explore 12 different herbal items you can make at home to give the handmade touch to your holiday gift giving. We will try out cooking recipes, beauty items, gourmet edibles and scented objects using all manner of natural herbs and scents. How to package and present your gifts will also be included. Recipes and at least one take home item will be included.

Did you start your degree and then life got in the way and you never had the chance to finish? Now is your chance! We have a program designed specifically for adult students who have college credits and who have busy lives. Come learn more about how you can complete your BA degree. You can also earn college credits from your work experience.

Discover your family history and find your ancestors’ stories. Using a list of over 25 free websites, this class will help you start your journey. Tips on using genealogical websites more efficiently and organizing your information will be discussed. Great refresher course if you've already started the process.

When your child has a Smartphone there are key things you should know in order to keep them safe and secure. In this class you’ll understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps for your child’s Smartphone, and more! We simplify this complicated technology so that you and your child can use the phone safely without worry.

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.

Like mushrooms? Ever thought about growing your own? This class will show you how to grow your very own mushroom harvest. It will also show you how to preserve your mushroom harvest and how to make the most of these culinary treasures.

During this 5-part class, you will learn new strategies to help organize your home, and you will practice those strategies hands-on in one area of your home. In the five classes you will 1) identify your reasons for wanting to be organized and your vision for your organized home; 2) learn the 5-step process of decluttering; 3) identify your organizational style and learn how to choose appropriate containers; 4) learn maintenance strategies; and 5) discuss creative ways to handle your memorabilia.

In this fun beginner class, you’ll learn the basics to create and begin your very own YouTube channel. Join the world’s largest media platform to share your hobbies, advice, instructions, gifts and more with the world and your audience!

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. In this training workshop, students will learn the basics and gain the knowledge on how to use Uber if needed. No experience required and training materials will be provided for each attendee.

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.

Do you want to make progress acting on and organizing the papers in your home? Are you unsure how to start? What do you need to keep? What can you get rid of? What are the best methods to store the paper? During this 3-day class, you will sort, purge, categorize, and organize your paper with the time and personal guidance you need to make actual progress on your paper.

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.

This workshop will help individuals learn how to recognize and react to dangerous situations. Strategies are discussed and practiced to develop awareness along with the use of simple and effective self defense techniques to deter and escape an attack.

Sprouts and microgreens are mini vegetable plants that are easy to grow, yet packed with nutrients. Mark Lyons, an experienced master gardener will tell you all about how to grow and use these nutritional powerhouses!

Have you been curious as to what Twitter is exactly? In this class we'll go over all the basics you need to know about one of the largest social media platforms in the world. You'll learn how to create a profile, read what others are saying, how to send a Tweet, and more. Whether you are just curious as an observer or you would like to become a user yourself, this is the class you need to stay to up to date in today's digital world.

Learn what you need to know about this digital asset in today’s technology world. You’ll leave the class with a basic understanding of what an NFT exactly is, how it’s used and their impact on the future for music, artists and digital creators!

Different animals walk in different ways and these different patterns reflect different "personalities". The gait of the "Quiet Walkers" differs from that of the "Tough Guys". And the "Slinky's" walk differently than the "Ready-To-Runs".

Learn everything you need to know to get started with iPad or iPhone, from basic navigation to customization to handy tricks.