Want to save money on your wedding? Join us to learn all aspects of planning a socially responsible wedding, including location, invitations, wedding gown and accessories, food, flowers, rings, entertainment, photographer and transportation. Discover where to find eco-friendly vendors. You can plan your dream wedding, be socially responsible and stay within your budget!

WOSH 71C-41
Wednesday • 10/7/09 • 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Instructor: T. Kloack
Fee: $19

You can do it yourself and save money, and we’ll show you how to be safe and get the job done! You’ll learn the basics of what every homeowner needs to know including how to safely replace bad electrical switches or change them to dimmer switches, install outlets, and add lighting fixtures according to the National Electrical Code specifications. You’ll get hands-on experience in the proper techniques for wiring connections and the different types of circuits. Your instructor, Mike Holcomb, is an electrical program instructor at the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center. Don’t get left in the dark or wait for someone else to install that dimmer switch or ceiling fan, join us and do it yourself!

TRIN 82K-35
Thursdays • 10/8/09-10/22/09 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Instructor: M. Holcomb
Fee: $59

Are you bored with your living room, bedroom, or dining room? Do you wish you could do something “different” but don’t want to spend a lot of money? Join a home staging professional to learn a variety of ways to “redesign” your living space and keep your money in your pocket. The tips and tricks you learn in this class can be applied to any room in your home. Just think, for less than dinner at a really nice restaurant you can have a brand new look in your home, and you’ll be bored no more!

HOEC 230-35
Tuesday • 10/13/09 • 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Instructor: C. Morgan
Fee: $29

Do you feel as if you have things in your life that are unwanted, unneeded or unloved? Does your home environment bring you peace and calm, or are there areas that feel chaotic? Join a professional organizer who will help you explore the phenomenon of clutter clearing by sharing the tools and techniques to get you started. Learn how you can truly make a difference in your life by getting rid of the “stuff.”

WOSH 82A-49
Wednesday • 10/14/09 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Instructor: D. Smith
Fee: $29

There would be nothing worse than waking up at 3:00 a.m. and looking straight into the eyes of a home intruder looking down at you–and you never even heard him come into your home. It seems like every day we hear reports of home invasions where people have been attacked or their property stolen. In this common-sense workshop you’ll join a former police officer as he shares tips and tools to protect your home and your family. As well, we’ll discuss what to do in the event that someone does break into your home while you are there. Be proactive, be safe; don’t miss this valuable new class.

WOSH 82L-35
Wednesday • 10/14/09 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Instructor: T. Rose
Fee: $19

Really, how many pairs of black slacks do you need? If you feel overwhelmed by all the stuff in your closet; if you take up more than one closet in your house; or if you pack up clothes at the end of each season to accommodate the clothes you have for the upcoming one, then you need this class! Learn what looks best on you–the fit, the colors, the style–and then you’ll be able to downsize your closet and every day you’ll know you’re wearing something that looks fabulous on you.

WOSH 82A-53
Monday • 10/19/09 • 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Instructor: B. Erickson
Fee: $25

Are you overwhelmed by all the stuff that surrounds you and wish you had a plan to "go green?" Join a veteran professional organizer as she shows you how the 3 R's of Green Organizing--Reduce, Re-Use, and Recycle--can bring you to the "green side" of life. You'll go away with a wealth of practical organizing tips and tools that will provide you with more time, energy and money for the things that matter and you'll know that you are doing your part to help our environment. Go Green!

WOSH 82A-50
Tuesday • 10/20/09 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Instructor: D. Smith
Fee: $29

Do you watch makeover shows and wish your home could be transformed in such a small amount of time? Discover the latest home decorating phenomenon–staging. Learn how to redecorate your home using your existing furnishings. Find out how to make your rooms look larger while emphasizing their architectural strengths. Do some “shopping” in other rooms to make the most of every space. Real estate professionals know the importance of staging a home to make a quick sale. If you are ready to sell your home, then you won’t want to miss this informative class with a staging professional.

HOEC 230-36
Wednesday • 11/18/09 • 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Instructor: C. Morgan
Fee: $29

There are two kinds of travelers in the world: those who packed light and those who wished they had. If you have a trip coming up for the holidays and you want to include everything needed in as little space as possible, then join us as we share what you should take out of your dresser and closet and how to pack it so it arrives ready to wear. Remember, you can be in control of your luggage and not at its mercy. With a little travel sense, a few packing guidelines and some helpful tips, traveling light will be an easy plan to follow and you’ll return from your trip rested and relaxed–not sore from lugging three suitcases through the airport, or lighter in the pocket after paying those extra suitcase fees!

WOSH 82A-52
Saturday • 12/5/09 • 9:00 - 11:30 am
Instructor: B. Erickson
Fee: $25