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Home Buying Fundamentals
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Get all of your home buying questions answered. A realtor and lender will lead these interactive discussions. First-Time Buyers Get a solid overview of the home-buying process at this information-packed workshop that will educate and prepare first-time home buyers for their entry into the real estate market. Discuss how to buy smart: how much you can afford, understanding the mortgage process and home-buying timeline, what to expect from a real estate agent, strategies for getting your offer accepted, typical first-time home buyer pitfalls to avoid, and much more. 2 Wednesdays | Nov. 3 & 10 | 7:00–9:00 pm | Gibbs | $49/individual or $79/pair Buy a Condo Buying a condominium means not only purchasing a personal home, but also buying partial ownership in a communal property. Learn about the different types of condominiums and the various questions and due diligence that you should perform when purchasing a condo. Wednesday, Nov. 17 | 7:00–9:00 pm | Gibbs | $29/individual or $45/pair Take both home buying courses & save | $69/individual or $109/pair
Fall 2021
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Home Color Confidence
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Few things refresh and enliven a room more than a fresh coat of paint. But choosing from the over 16,000 colors available can be completely overwhelming and leave you settling for boring beige. See how to make a change in your home by picking colors that will enhance the furniture and artwork you already own. Learn how to recognize which shade of a color makes for a successful room and find out why you should never pick your paint color in the hardware store. This class will give you a little bit of color theory and a lot of practical ideas you can use to bring new life to your home. This informative and fun class is filled with real life examples and generously illustrated with photo slides.
Fall 2021

Organic Care for Lush Lawns
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The horticulturist at one of the country’s premier golf courses definitely knows a thing or two about how to care for lawns. Come hear The Country Club’s Bruce Wenning share his ecologically safe and economical practices for lawn care as he shows you everything you can do to ensure a great lawn. This workshop covers the basics of organic lawn care, including the importance of soil testing to know your soil’s pH and fertility, non-chemical control of insect pests and weeds, and the cultural practices that promote and maintain a healthy lawn.
Fall 2021

Grow Your Own Organic Produce
Home & Garden

With a home garden you can grow sweeter and more nutritious produce than anything you buy in a store, but it’s essential that you start with healthy soil and learn the basics about garden design. Led by the founder of HomeHarvest, this workshop will discuss soil health, site preparation, sustainable land-use techniques, and how to maximize garden productivity while harmonizing with the landscape. We’ll also cover how to incorporate beautiful ornamental plants throughout the garden. This comprehensive workshop will help you design an attractive garden and grow food in an urban or suburban landscape using sustainable and organic practices.
Fall 2021

Control Invasive Woody Plants
Home & Garden

Invasive plants—non-natives that spread vigorously outside their natural range—are causing environmental and economic problems globally and can wreak havoc on your landscape. Learn about identification, biology, and control of troublesome woody, exotic invasive plants plaguing the area. We will cover the invasive traits of these plants and why they are so successful at displacing our native species in local woodlands. We will also review tools for control and helpful websites. Because Bruce is so committed to spreading the word about invasive plants, he is offering this workshop free to ACE students.
Fall 2021
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