Noncredit Continuing Education Courses
Summer 2012

NOTE: Room numbers are posted in each building lobby on the day of class.

To Market, To Market *NEW!*
FREE!
Discover the farm bounty of Howard County! Join Kathy Zimmerman, Agricultural Marketing Specialist for the Howard County Economic Development Authority and organizer of our local farmers’ markets, to learn everything you’ve always wanted to know. Gain information about the philosophy of farmers’ markets, the growers who sell at the markets, peak times to buy fruits and vegetables, the difference between organic and IPM farming and much more. Bring calendars and pens to ink in dates and locations of HoCo’s markets and all of your questions. This class is offered through the University of Maryland Extension Service and the Division of Continuing Education at HCC. FREE but register to save your seat.
►Wed 6:30pm-8pm, Jun 20
#6643 XE 221 6981
Hickory Ridge

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Herb Gardening
Harvest from your own windowsill or garden in this hands-on course. Learn how to grow culinary herbs using correct conditions whether on a windowsill or under lights. Discover techniques for preserving the herbs by drying, infusing in oil, or freezing. Transplanting and propagating herbs will also be taught. Instructor: Miriam Mahowald, professional horticulturist. $64** (includes $5 materials fee*)
►Thu 7pm-9pm, Jul 12-Jul 19
#5966 XE 584 6320
Gateway Campus

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Container Gardening for Everyone
Containers can enhance your outdoor enjoyment whether you have only a small deck or a multi-acre yard. Discover how to select the right combinations of pots and plants to grow beautiful flowers, vegetables, herbs and shrubs. Learn to plant like the pros! Instructor: M. Mahowald, professional horticulturalist. $64** (includes $5 materials fee*)
►Tue 7pm-9pm, Jun 19-Jun 26
#6467 XE 646 6927
Gateway Campus
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The Art of Furniture Arrangement
Do you ever think that your home and furniture are conspiring against you? Learn guidelines to help you create enjoyable spaces and functional arrangements that make guests and family feel comfortable and at ease. Then, apply principles in your own living space and bring examples to share and review with the instructor. $25**
►Thu 6:30pm-8:30pm, May 03-May 10
#5615   XE 138 M1409
Laurel College Center

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Simple Sizing Using Feng Shui
Are you a pack rat, live with a pack rat or know of one? Do you get upset when required to give up your possessions? Yarrow teaches in this course the unfavorable consequences that befall a packrat lifestyle. And why it is that many people cling to items that have long outlived their usefulness? Join us for one of the most contemporary, dynamic, and humorous approaches to "clearing your clutter" guided by ancient Feng Shui principles. Instructor: Yarrow, Certified Feng Shui Practitioner and Consultant. $25**
►Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 09
#5618   XE 363 M1411
Laurel College Center

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RAISE YOUR GLASS!

Raise Your Glass: Beer Appreciation
For students who have completed the beginning Beer Appreciation Class. Will be very informative to those new to the world of craft beer. Get to know different beer styles and brewing techniques, as well as how to judge beer quality. “Craft” beers are popular not only for social occasions, but also for cooking and pairing with food. Cheese will accompany the beers to determine pairing. Some history of Maryland beers will be presented along with more in-depth discussion of the beers we will be sampling including international and organic. A guest home-brewer and/or commercial brewer will be invited to speak. Participants must be 21 or older (IDs will be checked). Please bring a glass (not plastic) and a bottle of water. $69** (includes $15 materials fee*)
►Wed 6:30pm-9:30pm, Jul 11
#6620 XE 200 6999
Gateway Campus

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Introduction to Wine
Do you enjoy wine but don't feel confident in your knowledge of the subject? Join this class and overcome your insecurities. Discuss wine production, different types of wines, wine terminology, and other useful information. Examine different aromas and decipher wine labels to determine how various wines will taste. Discover varieties of California wines, as well as regional wines from France, Italy, and Germany. The class includes comprehensive tasting. Participants must be 21 or older. IDs will be checked. Do not wear perfume or cologne. Bring 4 glasses (not plastic), bottled water, salt-free crackers and napkins to class. $109** (includes $20 materials fee*)
►Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm, May 03-May 10
#5153   XE 746 6466
Gateway Campus

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Light and Lively Summer Wines
This course focuses on delightful summer wines from all over the world. Come taste and discover flavors you can enjoy with light summer fare. Participants must be 21 years or older. IDs will be checked. Do not wear perfume or cologne, and bring 4 glasses, bottled water, salt-free crackers and napkins to class. Price includes wine for tasting. $69** (includes $15 materials fee*)
►Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm, Jun 21
#6453 XE 473 6913
Gateway Campus

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**Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver.