Fox Chapel Area
   Adult Education

One-Night Classes
Winter/Spring 2010
(in date order)

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THE GARDENERS’ YEAR:                                   7-9 p.m.
A MONTH-BY-MONTH GUIDE TO GARDEN CHORES

Do you wonder when to cut back your Hydrangea? Prune your plants? Start your tomatoes? Come learn important lessons every gardener should know.  Topics will include how to plan your garden during the winter, when to buy plants, when/how to divide perennials, the best time to apply fertilizer, and other maintenance topics. 1 night: Wednesday, March 10.

Instructor: Carol Papas                                                            Limit: 20

Fee: $15 resident/$20 non-resident              High School Room 241

 

GETTYSBURG:  PICKETT’S CHARGE               7-8:30 p.m.

Join us for an analysis and discussion of Robert E. Lee’s attack on the Union center at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863.  Was this attack doomed from the beginning or did General Lee’s subordinates fail him?  1 night: Thursday, March 18.

Instructor: Michael Quinn                                                       Limit: 20

Fee: $15 resident/$20 non-resident               High School Room 230

 

HOLIDAY BEAD-A-THON                             6:30-9 p.m.

Come alone or bring a friend age 10 and over.  Using beautiful beads from around the world, spend the evening creating jewelry, beaded watches, eyeglass holders, and more.  Material fee: depends on project(s) you choose, starting at $10 for a pair of sterling silver earrings to $30 for a beaded watch.  1 night: Tuesday, March 23.

Instructor: Kathy Shomo                                                         Limit: 25

Fee: $15 resident/$20 non-resident                 High School Fox Café

 

INVITING DEER OUT OF YOUR GARDEN                      7-9 p.m.

Does it seem like deer are getting the best of your garden?  What makes them zero in on certain plants and leave others completely alone?  Join us and learn about successful gardening in deer country. 1 night: Wednesday, April 14.

Instructor: Linda Kramer                                                       Limit:  20

Fee: $15 resident/$20 non-resident                High School Room 241

 

THINKING OUTSIDE THE POT                           7-9 p.m.

Say good-bye to the old spike, geranium and vinca.  These aren’t your grandmother’s containers.  Join us as we learn new ways to fill the garden pots which will grace your home this summer.  Add “wow” to your curb appeal.  1 night: Thursday, May 6.

Instructor: Jean Bongiovanni                                                    Limit: 15

Fee: $15 resident/$20 non-resident                High School LGI Room

 

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