Adult General Interest Hunter Safety Education
State-certified volunteer educators teach the basics of safe hunting, including hunter responsibility, wildlife management, firearm, ammunition and archery safety, first aid and survival techniques. Passing a Hunter Safety class is required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1980 who wants an Illinois hunting license. This course also meets the requirements for adult hunters in many other states. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 16. You must attend all classroom sessions and pass a written exam to receive a certificate. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their children.
Age: Recommended for ages 12 & up Class # Date Day Min/Max: 10/50
Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources certified volunteers
Time 213004-01 10/2 - 10/11 TU & TH 7:00 - 10:00 pm NEW! Auto Detailing – Do it Like the Pro’s
Learn the secrets to keeping your car looking like new. Topics include how to clay your car – a little known but important car care technique, all aspects of exterior and interior car care including descriptions of modern day products and how to use them. Learn to put a synthetic paint sealant on your car for as little as $3. Buyer beware, car shopping and dealer products are covered.
Age: Adult 213088-01 Min/Max: 10/50
Instructor: Gary Kouba Class #
Date Day Time 9/27
TH Location: Lincoln Center R/NR 7:00 - 8:30 pm
NEW! Fashion Sewing Pattern Making & Design
A great fitting wardrobe begins with a pattern that is designed specifically for your shape and size. Learn to make your own sewing patterns using the Fit & Fashion System. This instructional class will show you how to take correct body measurements, how to draw your foundation patterns and how to incorporate various design techniques to make sewing patterns for your complete wardrobe – no matter what your shape or size. You will also learn how to copy the fashion looks seen in commercial pattern books, using your own measurements! The Dress Template Package is included in the class fee. This class teaches the pattern design process – it is assumed that attendees will already have a basic knowledge of fashion sewing.
Age: Adult
213089-01 213089-02
Min/Max: 6/20
Instructor: Oticca Beamer Class #
Date Day Time 10/2 11/3
TU SA
Location: Lincoln Center R/NR
6:00 - 9:00 pm 1:00 - 4:00 pm
$87/$130 $87/$130
$18/$27
R/NR Free
Gardening
Gardening Tips for Fall and Winter Avid gardeners as well as the novice receive seeking tips on how to properly maintain their existing flower garden beds. Through PowerPoint presentation and interactive discussion, learn what to do in the garden from September through February including steps involved in preparing a new garden bed, planting trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs, the use of native plants, soil testing, pruning, Fall cleanup, composting, mulching, watering and protecting plants for the winter months. Handouts will be provided.
Age: Adult 213065-01 Min/Max: 6/10
Instructor: Sandra Parks, Landscape Designer Class #
Date Day Time 9/18
TU 7:00 - 8:30 pm Fabulous Fall Outdoor Containers
Don’t be disappointed that summer has come to an end. Continue your love of gardening with fall containers that look fabulous and live long, some well into winter. The PowerPoint presentation and discussion will cover the reasons for using containers, a list of suitable items for outdoor containers, best suited locations, desirable plant possibilities, plant combinations for a winning design, best planting methods, plant care and recommended container gardening books. The instructor will demonstrate by planting one outdoor container of plant materials in class which will be given away at the end of the class session. Handouts will be provided.
Age: Adult 213062-01 Min/Max: 6/10
Instructor: Sandra Parks, Landscape Designer Class #
Date Day Time 9/25
TU Floral Design for the Holidays
Learn professional tips and techniques to create interesting and decorative floral designs for the upcoming holidays. Through a PowerPoint presentation and demonstration, you will discover how to convert a plain pumpkin into a unique fall floral piece; design a Thanksgiving cornucopia for a special centerpiece for holiday dinner and decorate a silk floral wreath for your holiday door. Each class will discuss design strategies and the use of flowers, plants materials and fabricated materials for a long-lasting floral design. The instructor will demonstrate by planting one container of plant materials in class which will be auctioned off at the end of the class session.
Age: Adult Min/Max: 6/10 Location: Lincoln Center
Class # Date Day Time 213066-01 10/16 TU 213066-02 11/13 TU 213066-03 12/4
TU R/NR: $32/$48 each class
Instructor: Sandra Parks, Landscape Designer Theme
7:00 - 8:30 pm Halloween Pumpkins 7:00 - 8:30 pm Thanksgiving Cornucopia 7:00 - 8:30 pm Holiday Wreath or Swag
7:00 - 8:30 pm Location: Lincoln Center R/NR $32/$48 Location: Lincoln Center R/NR $32/$48
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