AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is offering adult education classes at various school sites now through March.

Courses offered include canvas painting, first aid and CPR certification, high school equivalency test training and a series on nutrition. The classes are open to the public for a cost, or for free depending on the class. Here is the schedule of classes offered:

CPR/First Aid Classes

Date: March 6, 13, and 20
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Tippecanoe Valley High School
Cost: $35
Details: Take this class to get certified or re-certified in first aid and CPR. Participants will also learn about automated external defibrillators and emergency first aid for gunshot wounds. Participants must attend all three classes to be certified. Call Debbie Johnston or Jeff Shriver at (574) 598-2100 to register or for more information. 

Rustic Bouquet Canvas Painting

Date: March 28
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Mentone Elementary School. Enter through the back of the building at door J.
Cost: $18
Details: Register at http://www.happypaintbrush.com by clicking the event calendar and event date.
Call or text Karla Hayden at (574) 268-4977 with questions.

Creating a Wooden Welcome Sign

Date: April 25
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Mentone Elementary School. Enter through the back of the building at door J.
Cost: $25
Details: Register at http://www.happypaintbrush.com by clicking the event calendar and event date.
Call or text Karla Hayden at (574) 268-4977 with questions.

Zumba and Yoga Classes

Date: Wednesday evenings beginning Feb. 5
Time: Zumba is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and yoga is from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Location: Bell Memorial Public Library in Mentone
Cost: $3 per person, per class
Details: Contact Eva Mudd on Facebook or by emailing [email protected] for more information.

Nutrition Class Series

Date: March 15, 22, and 29
Time: 6 to 7:15 p.m.
Location: Tippecanoe Valley High School – Family and Consumer Science room
Cost: $10 to cover cooking demonstrations and food sampling
Details: Is it time to achieve a healthy lifestyle? Come to these sessions for three weeks and you’ll learn how to take the first step to achieving a healthy way of life. Join Nancy Hudson, HHS Extension Educator, as she uncovers “three easy bites” to better health.

Session 1 – Start with Breakfast – Thursday, March 15
Many of us skip out the door in the morning with nothing for our body to use as fuel. Learn how to make breakfast simple, quick and healthy. 

Session 2 – Snack Right – Thursday, March 22, 2018
When we are hungry we reach for the quickest, most convenient food to satisfy our hunger. Strategize on ways you can snack in a healthy way that won’t add calories to your plan and sabotage your healthy goals.

Session 3 – Enjoy a Healthy Plate – Thursday, March 29, 2018
Adults of all ages have different nutrition and physical activity needs as their lives and bodies change. A strong and healthy body can provide many benefits. Maintaining healthy habits is an important way to lower your risk for cancer, diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. This session will help you create a healthy eating plan.

HSE/GED Classes

Date: Monday and Wednesday evenings (ongoing)
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Akron Elementary School
Cost: Free
Details: This class helps people learn the skills necessary to complete his or her HSE/GED certificate.
Contact Debbie Johnston by calling (574) 598-2100 to register or for more information.

Open Weight Room

Date: Tuesday and Thursday evenings now through March 29
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Tippecanoe Valley High School – Enter through door 8
Cost: Free
Details: Elliptical equipment and free weights are available for people to use.