Learn to play this fun and fascinating game that combines a Chinese set of tiles with American rules and strategy. You will need your own official 2026 National Mah Jongg League card, which can be purchased when you register. Beginner: We will cover the fundamentals of the game, progressing through familiarity with the tiles, building the wall, understanding the Charleston series of tile exchanges, and learning the hands. No class May 12 Advanced Beginner: For players who already know the basics of how to play and want to develop skills and confidence, or just need a refresher. We will focus on choosing a hand, keeping your options open, and refining knowledge of the rules. Gain speed and mastery as you increase your knowledge of the game. No class May 12 Welcome to the New NMJL Card: April brings the new card of winning Mah Jongg hands, and with it the thrill of discovering the new patterns. We’ll focus on decoding confusing hands, finding backup options, and developing winning strategies. Continuing players will feel confident and ready for the Mah Jongg year ahead.

Jump into the game of American Mah Jongg with this focused daytime intensive for newcomers who want to find out what makes mah jongg so addictive. Get comfortable with the card, tiles, and rules as you practice building hands and playing with classmates. You will need to purchase your own official 2025 National Mah Jongg League card. Please note: Each class is 2.5 hours. Register for one session only. You must bring your own 2026 National Mah Jongg League official card, which can be purchased here (we highly recommend the large size).

Gather in the kitchen to make homestyle Venezuelan favorites from scratch. Mix, shape, and bake fluffy arepas and crisp empanadas with classic fillings like spiced black beans, garlicky pollo mechado (pulled chicken), and reina pepiada (chicken and avocado, the “queen” of arepa fillings). Finish with a traditional Venezuelan-style tres leches cake. Learn simple techniques to elevate everyday ingredients and refresh your spring menu.

BLAST! Babysitting & CPR provides training in first aid, household safety, and some fundamentals of childcare. Get prepared to begin babysitting safely and competently, select safe and suitable games and activities, prevent accidents, and interview for babysitting jobs. We will also cover choking prevention and relief and how to call 911. Receive a CPR/AED certification.

All participants must bring their bike (or scooter) and a bike helmet! Hop on your bike (or scooter) and join Officer Bryan White and other members of the Arlington Police Department for a fun and informative course on bike safety. Learn proper hand signals, how to travel on bike lanes and the bike path, and general tips on how to ride safely to school and around town. Please note: While this program is free, pre-registration is required for each child attending as space is limited. Please consider making a donation to our scholarship fund.

Observe local birds on these birdwatching field trips. We will focus on different strategies for locating and identifying birds based on their appearance, songs and calls, behavior, and habitat. To get the most out of field trips, attendance at the Birdwatching 101 class is highly encouraged. Binoculars are highly recommended.

Transform upcycled fabric into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind rug for your home. Rag rugs have a long history across cultures as a way to give new life to used textiles. Learn to repurpose bedsheets into rags and weave them into a rug using the braid-in method. There’s no sewing, knitting, or crochet required. You’ll also learn how to adapt the braid-in process for other creative projects. Most materials provided. New and returning students welcome. Please bring scissors. All other materials are provided. However, if you want to use specific colors, please bring your own sheets (flat or fitted in any size) or fabric.

Join other novice and beginner-level players for an enjoyable evening of playing Bridge in a friendly and supportive environment, whether you bring your partner or come on your own. During each session, you will play 8–12 pre-dealt hands with your classmates. Feel free to use your notes or ask questions during the game and receive real-time guidance from a certified bridge teacher and club director. The class will conclude with a debrief and review of the deals played. Please note: Walk-ins are not allowed. Please register and pay in advance for select dates or purchase the entire series at a discount.

This American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Expect to learn about adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, first aid basics including choking, medical emergencies, injury emergencies, environmental emergencies, preventing illness and injury, and opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies. This intensive, three-hour course is for anyone with little or no medical training. Participants will be emailed a course completion card, valid for two years. Educators and students can register at a reduced rate. Please register first and then email us within 24 hours and we will refund you for the amount. Important: Because this is a certification class, you must be on time. Students arriving more than 10 minutes late will be turned away and no refund will be granted.

Create clean, professional designs for the office or your small business, or add fun personal touches to springtime parties and social events, all using the free, web-based graphic design platform Canva. Register for the level that fits your skills, or take both for the full Canva toolkit. No design experience required. Beginner: New to Canva? We’ll start with the essentials—templates, layouts, fonts, colors, images, and exporting for print and digital use. Advanced Beginner: Already familiar with the basics? Learn more advanced techniques, including brand kits, multi-page designs, collaboration tools, and time-saving workflows.

The bakeries in Chinatown are filled with the mouth-watering aromas of freshly baked buns and pastries. Join us to recreate three Chinatown bakery favorites. We’ll start by making coconut buns, addictively tender yeasty buns filled with sweet coconut paste. Next, we’ll make fluffy pineapple buns with a special crispy topping. We’ll also recreate a star of dim sum tables: barbecue pork bao (steamed buns). At the end of class, everyone will enjoy eating their creations together. Please bring several containers to take home finished dishes, and if you like, an apron.

Learn how to pay for college without losing your mind—or your savings. Get a clear understanding of the entire college financial planning process: estimating true costs, decoding FAFSA and financial aid formulas, maximizing merit scholarships and tax credits, and building a smart funding strategy with savings, 529 plans, cash flow, and long-term planning. Ideal for parents, grandparents, or any adult heading back to school. Gain practical tools and easy-to-use worksheets to make confident, stress-free decisions about planning and paying for college.