HILLTOWNS – In order to supplement the wide array of free adult education classes offered by the Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Center (SHAEC), a “Fall Pumpkin Paint and Drink” fundraiser will be held on Sunday, October 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Chester Common Table, 30 Main Street in Chester, led by SHAEC Program Director Michele Kenney.
SHAEC’s “Paint and Drink” fundraiser in April at the Common Table.
“Come unleash the inner artist that dwells inside of you! You’ll enjoy the company and camaraderie as you are led through painting a beautiful fall harvest picture of pumpkins,” Kenney said, adding that a successful Paint and Drink fundraiser was held in April, and people have been asking her to do another one.
Tickets are $35 per person with discounted rates of $30 for seniors over 60, veterans and the military, and $60 for couples. All painting materials will be provided. To reserve your spot in advance: go to www.SHAEC.org to pay online (PayPal) or for a reservation form and more information.
Kenney also announced several free adult education classes that will be held over the next few weeks.
“What is Fake News?” will be presented On October 26th, 6-8pm at Stanton Hall, 24 Russell Road, Huntington. The class, which is open to everyone, will examine Fake News, which is defined as any article or video containing untrue information disguised as a credible news source, and has become a big problem in today’s digital world. The unbiased, non-political presentation will also look at why people write fake news, what’s being done about it, and how to tell if an article is fake news.
Two free computer classes on Etsy, the Online Market for Antiques, Artists and Crafters will begin with “Etsy Part 1” on Wed., October 25, 6 to 8 p.m. in the SHAEC classroom, Room 152 at Gateway Regional High School on 12 Littleville Road in Huntington.
Etsy is an online marketplace where people can buy and sell all sorts of unique goods, such as art, crafts, and vintage items over 20 years old. In Etsy Part 1, students will learn how to get started with Etsy by setting up an Etsy account. How to buy from Etsy will also be explored.
“Etsy Part 2” on Wed., Nov. 15, 6 to 8 p.m. in the SHAEC classroom will delve into how to set up an Etsy store and sell on Etsy. Students are asked to set up an Etsy account prior to the class.
On October 28, 10:30 a.m., the Western Mass Hilltown Hikers join forces with SHAEC and the Jacob’s Ladder Business Association to Hike the Littleville Lake in Huntington.
The Littleville Lake is managed by the Army Corps of Engineers and offers 1.567 acres of outdoor recreational activities, such as canoeing, kayaking, fishing (including ice fishing) on the 280-acre lake. Miles of roads and the Eagle Ridge Trail also provide opportunities for hiking, cross-country skiing and mountain biking.
Wildlife is abundant in the forest, fields and waters of Littleville Lake, and deer, coyotes and many species of birds including bluebirds, ospreys and heron may be seen on project lands. The hike will go for approximately 90 minutes down the fire trail, although participants may continue down the trail, if they wish.
Meet at the trail head in the parking lot to the right of the lake. The event is free and no registration is required. Littleville is located at 32 Goss Hill Road, Huntington. Take 112 to Littleville Road to Goss Hill Road. The hike will be rescheduled if there is heavy rain.
SHAEC is a program of the UMASS labor/Management Workplace Education Program, and is funded by a community Development Block Grant from the Mass Dept. of Housing and Community Development, through the lead town of Huntington, in partnership with Chester and Middlefield.
