This class will help you build a well-behaved dog you can confidently take anywhere and introduce to anyone. You’ll learn both the theory behind how dogs learn—so you can successfully handle challenges outside the classroom—and practical skills for everyday life, including polite greetings and walking nicely on a leash. We’ll also introduce behaviors such as leave it, stay, come, no jumping and more. For dogs ages 8 weeks and older and their adult handlers. Registration includes one dog and up to two adults. Please bring your dog’s vaccination records to class. Please note: The first class is a people-only lecture; leave your dog at home for the first session.

Lawn care can be expensive and confusing, but a few simple tips and techniques can go a long way toward creating a healthy, beautiful yard. We will cover a wide range of topics, including watering, fertilizing and weed identification. In addition, we will discuss how to prepare your lawn for the cold winter months ahead so it can return healthy, green, and thriving in the spring.

While fall is often overlooked as a planting season, it is actually one of the best times to add new native perennials to your landscape. Garden centers frequently offer great end-of-season deals, and the cooler temperatures combined with fall rains create ideal conditions for strong root growth. Planting in the fall gives perennials time to establish before winter, setting them up for a healthy and vibrant start the following spring.

Planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel? Learn what to expect during the renovation process, how to choose the right contractor or designer, and key principles of space planning. We'll also discuss common materials used in these projects and provide plenty of time for questions and answers with an experienced building contractor and designer.

Have you always wanted to learn to play chess or just improve your chess playing ability? Professor Berger (a.k.a. Coach Dave) has experience teaching players of all skill levels and ages. He uses a practical approach so everyone learns as they play.

Shrubs and trees can become a favorite food source for wildlife during the winter months. This workshop will explore practical strategies for protecting your plants from deer, rabbits and other chewing critters throughout the winter season. Participants will learn simple, effective techniques that can help prevent damage, preserve the health of trees and shrubs, and save time, money and frustration in the long run.