- Winter/Spring 2012 Courses -

Island Living / Land and Sea

Basic Auto Maintenance for Women

This is a course for women with no prior experience in auto mechanics. We will cover the fundamentals of auto maintenance, and learn how to use basic tools properly and safely.

Sponsored by McIntosh Motors

Tuesdays: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21

Fee: $135, McIntosh Motors; Instructor: Andrea Dello Russo

Location of McIntosh Motors:

McIntosh Motors,

519 W. Tisbury Rd, Edg.

Basic Auto Maintenance

5 classes $139.00 Senior 65 + $125.00 MVYPS $125.00

Birding 101

The basics of bird watching, plus the fascinating details of migration patterns, ecology and behavior. Attract birds to your yard with landscaping and feeders. An optional Guided Birding Tour may be arranged with the instructor.

Tuesdays: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21

5 classes 6:30-8:30pm

Fee: $135, MVRHS rm. 514, Instructor: Robert Culbert

Comments: You will learn a lot about birds, their environments & future, practical things like birdfeeders & plantings for birds - and resources! Zee Gamson

Birding 101

Adult 5 week course $139.00 USD Senior 65 + $125.00 USD MVYPS $125.00 USD

Living in Paradise:  Designing Your Own Home Landscape

The basics of landscape design with a focus on your own home. Turn an intended project into a finished design by the end of the course. Pre-requisite Designing I, or permission from instructor.

Wednesdays: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22

5 classes 6:30-8:30pm

Fee: $135, Charter School, Instructor: Barbara Lampson

Living in Paradise: Designing Your Own Home Landscape

Adult 5 week course $139.00 USD Senior 65 + $125.00 USD MVYPS $125.00 USD

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