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Springtime Sweets & Treats

$4447

with Hakim Salaam

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 26, 2026 at 5 pm

Celebrate the fresh, vibrant flavors of the season in this hands-on spring dessert class! Learn to create light, bright, and beautifully balanced sweets featuring seasonal fruits, citrus, herbs, and classic spring ingredients. From refreshing no-bake options to elegant baked favorites, you’ll explore a variety of techniques perfect for spring gatherings, holidays, or everyday indulgence.

Conversational Spanish

$11529

with Olivia Wright

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 1, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

If you know some Spanish but freeze up when it’s time to talk, this class is for you! Build your confidence and fluency in a relaxed, supportive setting designed for learners who already know a bit of vocabulary and grammar but want to improve real-world conversation skills. Through fun activities, guided dialogue, and everyday topics, you’ll gain the confidence to speak Spanish more naturally at work, while traveling, or in your community.

Firefighter 1 Part C

Free
Calendar Next available session starts Apr 9, 2026

Please note that this class meets 6-9pm on Thursdays and 8-3pm on Saturdays. 

If you want to be Firefighter 1 State Certified, you need to take Firefighter 1 parts A, B, C, & Hazmat

Driver Operator Aerial

Free

with David Yakowenko

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 11, 2026

Please note that this class meets 8am-12pm on 5/9. 

Basic Excel: Formulas and Functions

$88

with Sue Dunphy

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 15, 2026 at 1 pm

Gain confidence in creating basic formulas and functions with relative and absolute references. Understand operator precedence and how it affects formulas. Learn about the different parts of a function and how to create arguments to calculate values and cell references. Excel includes common functions that can be used to quickly find the sum, average, count, maximum and minimum value for a range of cells

Intro to Office 365

$88

with Tina Aldrich

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 16, 2026 at 9 am

Learn the basics of Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive. This beginner-friendly course focuses on essential skills to help you create documents, manage data, build presentations, and store and share files efficiently using today’s Microsoft tools. 

Flavors of Mexico

$4447

with Hakim Salaam

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 16, 2026 at 5 pm

Experience the vibrant tastes and traditions of Mexican cuisine! In this class, you’ll explore authentic recipes that showcase the bold flavors and fresh ingredients Mexico is known for. From salsas and tacos to flavorful sides and sauces, you’ll learn techniques to bring a taste of Mexico to your own kitchen.

Intermediate Excel: Complex Functions

$88

with Sue Dunphy

Calendar Next available session starts May 6, 2026 at 1 pm

Develop your understanding of how Excel uses logic with functions like AND, OR, COUNTIF, IF, and Nested IF. Perform calculations with SUMIF, AVERAGEIF, OR COUNTIF when a specific condition is met. Use VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP to search for specific information in a table. Find out how to name cells and ranges, and then use them in formulas. Learn how to link cells within worksheets and workbooks, and how to create 3D formulas across worksheets and workbooks. Locate errors by utilizing Auditing to find precedents and dependents related to a function. Enable the Watch Window to view out of sight cells. Use Data Validation to limit the type of data that can be entered into a cell and to create a drop-down list.





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