By VICKIE HADLEY CFCS, CPFFE, HHS Extension Educator, CED FORT WAYNE — Picture your garden overflowing with plump, juicy tomatoes, shiny green peppers, and crisp green beans. Imagine picking juicy peaches, pears, and apples from the local orchards or selecting fresh produce from baskets at the farmers’ markets. Why not save some of this bounty to …read more.

SOUTH BEND — The Potawatomi Zoo EdZoocation Department is full of fun for any age. The zoo opens its doors 10 a.m. April 1, with new spring and camps and classes available for enrollment. The Potawatomi Zoo is also holding a number of classes, each focusing on a different aspect of the zoo. Camps include: …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department invites you to enjoy some fun dance, exercise and hip hop elements by joining the upcoming Latin-inspired fitness program, ZUMBA.

WARSAW — “Iron Man of the Mask” Franc D’Ambrosio brings his program, “Franc D’Ambrosio’s Broadway: Songs of the Great White Way“ to Rodeheaver Auditorium as part of the Lakeland Community Concert Association series at 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased by calling Grant Magner at (574) 453-2177 Franc …read more.

BY LIZ MCKINLEY Director, Recreation WARSAW — Get fit and have fun all at the same time with Zumba. Zumba is a Latin-inspired fitness program that works with fun dance and hip-hop elements. The class if fun and easy to follow, with great instruction. The Warsaw Parks and Recreation department will offer two program class sessions this …read more.

WARSAW — To help adults make lifestyle changes, the Kosciusko Community YMCA will continue offering the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, with a new class starting in October.

WARSAW — Looking for something interesting and exciting to do this fall on Tuesday evenings? Do you enjoying working in the garden? Helping others beautify the community? Do you want to help teach others about horticulture by volunteering your time? If so, then the Master Gardener program is for you. During this program you can learn all about horticulture: plant science, plant nutrition, soils, pesticides, insect pests, vegetables, flowers, fruits, lawns and much more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community YMCA will be starting fall classes on Aug. 31. Classes will run through Oct. 25. The Fall 2 session will be Oct. 26 through Dec. 20. Classes for youth will include swim lessons and gymnastics classes for all ages.

WARSAW — If you are dealing with an impulsive child, then pat yourself on the back. You deserve it. Impulsive behaviors can drain parents. They can be a lot of work, but they are worth it.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College will be putting on FastTrac New Venture classes starting this fall. The classes are designed for current small business owners who need to obtain business skills and/or aspiring entrepreneurs who have an idea but need help with learning how to launch their business or take their product to market. The …read more.

The Elkhart County 4-H Fair Home & Family Arts Department offers open class special contests to anyone over the age of 8 years of age in the Michiana area. These special contests are a fun way to show your creativity in cooking, baking and grilling and even win a great prize sponsored by local businesses.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS Extension Director, Purdue Extension Elkhart County With so many options in cookware, bake ware and appliances, how do you know which ones you spend your money on and which ones you should leave in the store? This program will cover information on pots and pans and the materials they are …read more.

      Wawasee Gymnastics Club will hold classes on gymnastics equipment during the second winter session beginning the week of Monday, Jan. 12. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays during a five week session. Beginners will meet from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Mondays, advanced beginners will meet from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 …read more.

By ROBIN FOSNAUGH Administrative Assistant, Warsaw Community Public Library Here are some of the upcoming adult classes at Warsaw Community Public Library. Award winning biographer, Ray E. Boomhower, will present the career of leading ace Alex Vraciu, a fighter pilot of World War II at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. Registration required. Make It and Take …read more.