Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 4826 Online: www.AssabetAfterDark.com / Call: 508-263-9651 Fall & Winter Organic Composting in New England Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:30pm, Sept. 27 • $59 HM24-F16 Are you interested in organic composting? Have you ever wondered about what happens to the outdoor compost piles during cold winter months? Are you curious to know how to compost even if you don’t have access to a backyard? How about the mystical “Compost Tea” which rejuvenates indoor and outdoor plants? Learn how to create and maintain a healthy compost bin that will be fully operational during winter months and beyond. Your compost bin will be virtually odorless and will be very easy to maintain.  You will be able to compost many things such as coffee, tea, some junk mail, egg containers, fruits and vegetable peels, and more. Instructor: Ray Pourali Fall Pruning and Winterizing Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:30pm, Sept. 27 • $49 HM08-F16 Learn some valuable tips on why, how, and when to prune and keep your shrubs and bushes looking like they’ve been professionally groomed.  With proper pruning in the fall, your shrubs and bushes will winter beautifully and have a great start on their new growing season next spring. Instructor: Henry Schmidt Vegetable Gardening for Fall and Winter Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:30pm, Oct. 4 • $49 HM16-F16 Did you know you could grow vegetables from September through January?  Even in our local climate?  The varieties you will learn about in class take to the cold and even welcome it.  Learn the difference between both “soil bound” and “above ground” leafy varieties. Instructor: Henry Schmidt Solar Energy Facts Thursday, 6:30 - 9:30pm, Oct. 6 • $49 HM15-F16 Curious about solar energy?  Get answers to your questions such as how solar electric works; the benefits of a solar electric system (including if it can lower your electric bills); the costs, payback time frame, and grants and tax credits available; how you can make money by selling solar credits (called SRECs); how solar impacts property taxes and property values; whether you have a good site for solar at your home or business; how to interpret your electric bill and identify steps to lower it; and how to compare estimates and choose a solar installer. Learn why Massachusetts is the most solar- friendly state in the country and how to take advantage of generous government incentives, including rebates and tax credits. Instructor: Mark Durrenberger First-Time Home Buyer Workshop Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:30pm, Oct. 4 • $45 HM09-F16 Are you thinking of leaving renting behind and becoming a homeowner? Buying a house is probably the largest, most important, and most expensive transaction you’ll ever make.  Let four specialists - a loan officer, home inspector, real estate agent, and attorney - assist you.  They will also be available to answer your questions. Instructor: Martin O’Sullivan First Time Home Buyer Seminar in Spanish (en EspaÑol) Thursday, 6 - 9pm, Oct. 6 • $45 HM25-F16a Saturday, 1 - 3pm, Nov. 5 • $45 HM25-F16b When preparing to buy your first home, it is important to plan ahead so you can manage your finances and be a successful homeowner.  In this Seminar we will go over the steps that involves the home buying process so you can achieve the American dream, have a home. Cuando se está pensando en comprar su primera casa, es importante planear y educarse con anticipacion de tal manera que pueda administrar sus finanzas y convertirse en un dueño exitoso de su hogar. Este Seminario le explicará los pasos que involucra el proceso de compra de una casa, para lograr el sueño americano, tener un hogar. Instructor: Martha Convers Staged to Sell Monday, 6 - 9pm, Oct. 3 • $49 HM22-F16 Whether you live in Boston where homes sell in a day or in Worcester where homes can sit for several months, staging your home makes a difference. You will learn how to stage your home so that it sells faster and for more money. Discover why staging is so important in today’s market and what the difference is between decorating and staging a home. Instructor: Julie Remele Home Electrical Repair 2 Tuesdays, 6 - 9pm, Oct. 18 - Oct. 25 • $125 HM18-F16 Are you afraid of working on small electrical repairs at home?  Work through your nervousness and understand what is involved and how to work on these repairs safely and within the constraints of the law.  You will learn through demonstrations of practical methods to repair small electrical problems.  Gain confidence to know when you call your town’s building inspector and when you need a permit or licensed electrician. Instructor: John Chavier HOME