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Gain a clear understanding of how wills, trusts, and the probate process work in everyday life. Taught by a retired attorney, Paul Morwood, this course will explain key estate planning concepts in accessible terms—what each document does, when to use them, and how to avoid common mistakes. Participants will learn how assets are managed and transferred, what happens during probate, and the importance of proper planning to ensure your wishes are honored. Ideal for anyone looking to make informed decisions about their personal or family estate plans. Learn how to protect your assets, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure your wishes are carried out. Whether you’re just getting started or reviewing existing plans, this presentation with Q&A offers practical guidance. This course is offered by donation. Your donation to community education helps sustain, grow, and improve our program. Your kind contribution keeps class fees affordable and accessible to all. Thank you!

Ever wondered what it really takes to create a flawless wedding or unforgettable event? This course pulls back the curtain on the world of hospitality, event planning, and client service. Whether you’re dreaming of working in hotels, event venues, or launching your own creative business, you’ll learn the mindset and skills needed to stand out in a fast-paced, relationship-driven industry. Taught by Jaclyn Watson, a 16-year veteran luxury wedding planner and President of the Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals, this class goes beyond logistics to focus on the heart of hospitality—how to read your clients, communicate under pressure, and deliver exceptional experiences with confidence, creativity, and grace. You’ll walk away with real-world insight, pro tips, and an understanding of what it takes to thrive in one of the most rewarding (and challenging) industries out there. By the end of this class, participants will: Understand the core principles of hospitality and how they apply across weddings, hotels, and client-facing roles. Learn practical communication strategies for working with clients, vendors, and teams. Discover what it takes to manage events from start to finish—with professionalism, flexibility, and empathy. Explore the behind-the-scenes realities of the wedding and events industry (and how to build a career within it). Gain confidence in delivering exceptional service that creates memorable, lasting impressions. This class will meet online via Zoom. An invite will be sent out a day or two before the course starts.

In this demo-style class, instructor Louis will introduce the fundamentals of sharpening both everyday household tools. Students will learn how to assess a tool’s condition and purpose, select proper angles, and progress through abrasives using files, stones, strops, and sharpening jigs. Covered items may include kitchen knives, shop and garden tools, lawn mower blades, chisels, razors, and specialty scissors. Items covered in this class may include: Ordinary kitchen knives, chef’s knives, and carving knives Shop tools and chisels Garden tools and lawn mower blades Straight razors Dressmaker’s shears and hair stylist scissors Participants may bring one or two items, with instructor sharpening (up to two items) included in the fee. "This class is an excellent introduction to how to sharpen knives and other home tools. I highly recommend it." JRB

In this webinar, instructor and professional voice coach Lisa Foster will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory one evening class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you’ve been looking for. In addition to online instruction, you will be given the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor for the following day. This class will be presented via Zoom, you will receive a link the 24 hours prior to the class.