SHAEC Calendar
Friends of SHAEC Norwich Lake Fundraiser Hike
Saturday, Oct. 19th, 10am
The Retreat at Norwich Lake
128 Norwich Lake in Huntington
With 97 acres of forest, trails, and lake access, The Retreat at Norwich Lake has a lot to explore. Come hike a few of the trails with the Friends of SHAEC and Western Mass Hilltown Hikers, as we team up to celebrate SHAEC’s 20 years of adult education in the Hilltowns.
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GED/HiSet On your time
VEC, Chester
Need your GED/ High School Equivalency Degree, but fitting it in between work, kids, or other commitments has stood in the way? Take the first step, and call today: 413-354-1055. Or email SouthernhilltownsAEC@gmail.com
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Making a Home Budget using Microsoft Excel with Jennifer Shaw
Tuesday, Oct. 1st, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Building on the basics of Microsoft Excel, we’ll learn about how it can be used to create and track income and expenditures. While everyone has unique budgeting needs and complexities, this class will start with some simple spreadsheet layout ideas, using built in calculators to tell you at a glance if your spending is on track for the month. From there, you can build your own and leave the class with a custom ready to use home or small business budget.
Hike Neuman Marsh Trail at Chester Blandford State Forest
Saturday, Sept. 21st, 10am
Join us for a beautiful mountain trek along the H. Neuman Marsh Memorial Trail on Observation Hill in the Chester-Blandford State Forest in Chester. Round-trip length is 1.5 miles. Hike rating is Moderate with Uphill Climbing and Steep Descent with rock steps and roots.
Linking Digital Advertising to Business Success: The Series
Live Streamed Tuesdays, 9:00 - Noon, 26A Main Street All sessions will be live streamed and available from your laptop Location: Village Enterprise Center, 26a Main Street, Chester
Starting an airbnb
Wednesday, Sept. 25th 6pm–7:30 pm
Got an extra room in your house, apartment above the garage, or small cottage on your property? Perhaps you want to consider renting out your space for extra income? Airbnb prescreens your tenants, and takes care of collecting payments from your clients.
Accounting for Small Businesses
Tuesday, Sept. 10th 6:00 pm -8:30 pm, VEC Chester
Monday, Sept. 16th, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, HCDC Chesterfield
Get your books ready for reporting 2019 self-employment income. Great for new business startups.
Microsoft Excel Basics with Jennifer Shaw
Tuesday, Sept. 24th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel in this two hour introductory course. You’ll become familiar with program basics, workbook structure, tabs, and toolbars. We’ll learn about column and row identifiers, how to select cells and enter information. We’ll explore how to move around in the sheet, do some basic calculations using formulas, and end with conditional formatting.
Reading Help
Are you an adult that struggles to read? You are not alone. Are you ready to do something about it? Join others that are working to improve their skills in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. Call Michele at 413-354-1055, or stop by the Village Enterprise Center, 26a Main St. Chester.
Small Business Association SMART Workshop
Thursday, September 19th & 26th 5:30 - 7pm
HCDC, Chesterfield
These two (2) FREE workshops (this is a series, please plan to attend both) will help you gain a better understanding of what it takes to start and grow a business. Learn about SBA programs and services that are available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expanding their businesses.
Google Calendar for Busy People
Tuesday, Sept. 10th, 10am - 12pm
Russell Senior Center
Thursday, Sept. 19th, 6pm - 8pm
VEC, 26 Main St., Chester
Is your favorite book your datebook? move on up to Google calendar. Google Calendar is a powerful, free service you can use to organize your schedule and coordinate events with others.
