26 Main Street, Chester, M(413) 354-1055
Saturday, May 4th, 10am
The Friends of SHAEC is partnering with the Western Mass Hilltown Hikers for a fundraising walk/hike at the Littleville Dam, on Saturday, May 4, at 10am, in celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Center.
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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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Saturday, March 30th, 10am
Join us for a two hour loop hike exploring the lesser traveled areas of the State Forest. We will hike along Sanderson Brook, pass the scenic vista of Sanderson Falls and then at the 5 trail junction get on the woodsy Dynamite Box Trail and loop back on the scenic Buelah Land trail.
Thursday, March 21st, 6-8pm
Hilltown CDC, Chesterfield
Wednesday, April 17th, 6-8pm
VEC, Chester
Social media is a great way to promote your business! Learn how to do this successfully with little or no advertising budget and without a large time commitment. This class with tell you how to effectively use Facebook and Instagram and how to link the two.
Thursday, March 21st 6 pm - 8 pm
Middlefield Senior Center, 169 Skyline Trail
Friday, March 22nd 10 am - 12 pm
VEC, 26a Main Street, Chester
Building on the Introduction to Essential Oils class, we will discuss the use of essential oils on the skin for their specific skin protection properties and as a vehicle for absorption.
There is a $25 materials fee and registration is required.
Wednesday, March 20th, 6 pm - 8 pm
Location: VEC, Chester
Wednesday, March 6th 6-8 pm
Hilltown CDC, 387 Main Road, Chesterfield
Got a great idea for a small business? Not sure how to start? Want to grow your existing business? The next step is building/writing a great business plan! We’ll discuss creating an executive summary, a marketing plan, a budget, and more.
Thursday, March 7th, 6 pm - 8 pm
Location: VEC, 26a Main Street, Chester
Thursday, March 14th 6-8 pm
Hilltown CDC, 387 Main Road, Chesterfield
In this class you will learn how to use this free cloud-based document program for creating professional documents. Google Drive gives you access to a suite of tools that allows you to create and edit a variety of files, including documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Easily share documents with others, allowing collaboration or comments on a single document.
Monday, March 18th, 3pm - 5pm
Hilltown CDC, 387 Main Road, Chesterfield
Often our habitual thinking patterns can make it difficult for us to be resilient. In this workshop, we look at common thinking “traps” and learn ways to challenge them to develop more positive and resilient ways of thinking.
Friday, March 8th, 6 pm - 8 pm
Location: VEC, Chester
Wednesday, March 15th, 6-8 pm
Hilltown CDC, 387 Main Road, Chesterfield
Stop in to “Ask the Expert”. Long time accountant Dorine Lasky will answer your small business tax questions, including what’s deductible, how to calculate depreciation, and what’s necessary to claim business use of your home or automobile.
Tuesdays and Thursdays March 5th - April 11th 10am - noon
VEC, Chester
Let Deb’s 20 years of teaching experience guide you through success in the GED/ HiSet Science subtest. Small classes, with individualized instruction as you work at your own pace towards a greater understanding scientific topics.
Tuesday, March 26th, 6 - 8pm
Vec, 26a Main Street, Chester
Need help with your Etsy store or WordPress website? Having trouble uploading your video to YouTube? Come to our drop in help Session, and get the help that you need. No appointment necessary.
