Fire Prevention, Safety & Recovery Tips
2019-08-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: Fire safety tips and preventive measures to help assure your family and property are protected. Topics will include working smoke alarms and a demo on installing stovetop suppression canisters. Presented by the Winston-Salem Fire Department.
Registration required. Open to the public please register online or call (336) 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Crime Prevention & Personal Safety Adults and Children Ages 10 and up
2019-08-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Home security: tips and preventive measures to help assure your family and property are protected. Presented by the Winston-Salem Police Department.
Registration Required: Please click here to register or call 336.765.8854 ext. 135 (Open to the public)

Disaster Preparedness Training
2019-09-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: Disaster events can turn an ordinary day into a life-threatening situation. Having a disaster preparedness plan in place, before a disaster strikes, makes good sense. And while most people know they should plan for disasters, very few do. This course offers steps for educating yourself and your community about how to be prepared when disaster strikes.
This course is open to the public. Registration: Required. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Lawn Care & Upkeep
2019-09-14 09:00 - 10:30 | NC
Location: Habitat’s Housing Education Center, 1023 W. 14th Street, 27105
Description: Providing information about how to maintain your lawn. Topics covered: safety and operation of lawn equipment, the appearance of the lawn, different types of grass, and why, how & when to aerate your lawn.
Registration: Required. Click here to register or call to register: 336.765.8854 ext. 135.

Dementia: Accepting the Challenge
2019-10-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: Accepting the Challenge: What is Dementia (1:00 p.m.) and Accepting the Challenge: Positive Approach & Communication (2:00 p.m.). This mini-series deals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, their origins, symptoms and practical management techniques. Facilitated by the Geriatric Adult Mental Health Specialty Team from Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc.
Audience: Staff or the community at large.
Registration: Required. Two CEs awarded for the completion of the 2-hour session. Register online or call (336) 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Proper Use of Household Tools
2019-10-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Habitat’s Pearson Construction Technology Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A class in our expanded Basic Home Maintenance Curriculum. This entire curriculum is designed to provide hands-on application for every learner. Program incentives (household tools) are awarded with each class.
Description: Learn more about household tools: what they are, how to use them and safety tips. Gain fundamental knowledge here and build on it as you complete various home maintenance classes this year.
Audience: Priority given to Habitat homeowners or homeowners in the Boston Thurmond and Bowen/Dreamland Park neighborhoods, but this program is open to any interested person in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. Women are encouraged to attend.
Registration: Required. Limited to 10 people per class. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form
Notes: The $10 fee (to cover class materials) can be paid in advance or just prior to the class start. We will accept cash, check, credit card or money order. If you have already taken our plumbing classes, the fee is NOT required for this class.

Depression
2019-10-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: This presentation discusses symptoms of depression, causes, and treatment options. It also identifies people at risk and provides tips for managing depression. Facilitated by the Geriatric Adult Mental Health Specialty Team from Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc.
Audience: Staff or the community at large.
Registration: Required. One CE awarded for the completion of the 1-hour session. Register online or call (336) 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Bipolar Disorder
2019-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: This session covers the possible causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for this mood disorder and provides tips for supporting the individual. Facilitated by the Geriatric Adult Mental Health Specialty Team from Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc.
Audience: Staff or the community at large.
Registration: Required. One CE awarded for the completion of the 1-hour session. Register online or call (336) 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Plumbing: Leaky Connections
2019-10-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat’s Pearson Construction Technology Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A class in our expanded Basic Home Maintenance Curriculum. This entire curriculum is designed to provide hands-on application for every learner. Program incentives (household tools) are awarded with each class.
Description: Building a basic level of skill/knowledge of plumbing maintenance and repairs for leaky connections in bath, kitchen and washers.
Audience: Priority given to Habitat homeowners or homeowners in the Boston Thurmond and Bowen/Dreamland Park neighborhoods, but this program is open to any interested person in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. Women are encouraged to attend.
Registration: Required. Limited to 10 people for each class. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form.
Note: The $10 fee (to cover class materials) can be paid in advance or just prior to the class start. We will accept cash, check, credit card or money order.

Campus Preview Day
2019-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Habitat’s Housing Education Campus, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
We do more than build and invite you to come and take a look!
Join us to:

attend overview sessions about our homeownership and home repair programs.
be introduced to our Tool Lending Library.
tour our campus either at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. Registration suggested.
enjoy light refreshments.
learn new skills with our hands-on home maintenance classes (listing below). Registration required.
learn about volunteering with Habitat Forsyth

For registration or more information call (336)306-8433. Open to the general public.
Tour Registration
How to Patch and Repair Drywall
Gardening Fundamentals
Caulking and Sealing Tips
Plumbling: Clogged Drains

Plumbing: Clogged Drains
2019-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Habitat’s Pearson Construction Technology Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A class in our expanded Basic Home Maintenance Curriculum. This entire curriculum is designed to provide hands-on application for every learner. This class rotates and will be offered once each quarter.
Description: Building a basic level of skill/knowledge of plumbing maintenance and repairs for clogged drains in bath, kitchen and behind washers.
Audience: Priority is given to Habitat homeowners or homeowners in the Boston Thurmond and Bowen/Dreamland Park neighborhoods, but this program is open to any interested person in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. Women are encouraged to attend.
Registration: Required. Limited to 10 people for each class. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form
Note: The $10 fee (to cover class materials) can be paid in advance or just prior to the class start. We will accept cash, check, credit card or money order.

Computer Skills- Google Docs
2019-10-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: Learn how to create documents and compose letters using Google Docs.
Audience: Anyone interested in learning more.
Registration: Required. Register online or call (336) 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Get Smart About Credit - Part 1
2019-10-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: Providing in-depth information needed to understand credit and your credit score – what it is and how to make it work for you. This is the first of a 2-part series.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Limited to 24 students. Open to anyone interested in learning more about credit. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Substance Use/Misuse
2019-10-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: This session will define substance abuse, including overuse or misuse of any substance beyond its intended use, risk factors, stages of addiction, barriers to treatment, and medical complications. It will also discuss elder abuse/misuse of common substances and possible reasons why the use/abuse occurs. Facilitated by the Geriatric Adult Mental Health Specialty Team from Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc.
Audience: Staff or the community at large.
Registration: Required. One CE awarded for the completion of the 1-hour session. Register online or call (336) 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Replacing a Light Fixture
2019-10-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat’s Pearson Construction Technology Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A class in our expanded Basic Home Maintenance Curriculum. This entire curriculum is designed to provide hands-on application for every learner. Program incentives (household tools) are awarded with each class.
Description: Identify appropriate tools needed for the job at hand, obtain more electrical knowledge and safety measures, better understand the wiring color scheme, and learn the steps involved in changing a light fixture.

Audience: Priority given to Habitat homeowners or homeowners in the Boston Thurmond and Bowen/Dreamland Park neighborhoods, but this program is open to any interested person in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. Women are encouraged to attend.
Registration: Required. Limited to 10 people for each class. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form
Note: The $10 fee (to cover class materials) can be paid in advance or just prior to the class start. We will accept cash, check, credit card or money order.

Get Smart About Credit – Part 2
2019-10-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: This final session will deal with how to read your credit report, preventing credit fraud and how to improve your credit score.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Limited to 24 people. Open to anyone interested in learning more about credit. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Suicide in Older Population
2019-10-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: This presentation will discuss suicide in the population age 60+, review suicide statistics, identify people at risk for suicide and discuss interventions. Facilitated by the Geriatric Adult Mental Health Specialty Team from Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc.
Audience: Staff or the community at large.
Registration: Required. One CE awarded for the completion of the 1-hour session. Register online or call (336) 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Budgeting and Money Management
2019-11-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: This class will discuss financial goals, establishing a budget, saving, spending and money-management tips.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Limited to 24 people. Open to anyone interested in learning more about managing your money. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Identity Theft
2019-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: Learn how to identify the signs of identity theft and fraud, examine different types of identity theft and fraud, and identify strategies to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.
Registration: Required. Register online or call (336) 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Energy Efficiency/Weatherization
2019-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat’s Pearson Construction Technology Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A class in our expanded Basic Home Maintenance Curriculum. This entire curriculum is designed to provide hands-on application for every learner. Program incentives (household tools) are awarded with each class.
Description: Identify basic home maintenance issues related to weatherization and learn steps to repair and/or resolve the issue.
Audience: Priority given to Habitat homeowners or homeowners in the Boston Thurmond, Bowen Boulevard and Dreamland Park neighborhoods, but this program is open to any interested person in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. Women are encouraged to attend.
Registration: Required. Limited to 10 people for each class. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form.
Note: The $10 fee (to cover class materials) can be paid in advance or on the day of class using cash, check, credit card or money order.

Mortgage & Homeowner Insurance
2019-11-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: Building a better understanding of the legal terms and forms associated with closing, restrictions written into a deed of trust, the escrow process, Habitat loan model and required hazard insurance coverage. This course is for individuals enrolled in the Habitat homeownership program ONLY.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Caregiver Burnout
2019-11-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: This session will cover: Signs, symptoms and interventions for burnout; comparison of burnout and compassion fatigue; define elder abuse, review the various types of elder abuse; and a discussion of how burnout and compassion fatigue may lead to various forms of elder abuse. Facilitated by the Geriatric Adult Mental Health Specialty Team from Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc.
Audience: Staff or the community at large.
Registration: Required. One CE awarded for the completion of the 1-hour session. Register online or call (336) 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Get Smart About Credit - Part 1
2020-01-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: Providing in-depth information needed to understand credit and your credit score – what it is and how to make it work for you. This is the first of a 2-part series. (Program participants: This is a make-up class for those who missed the October class.)
Registration: Advance registration is required. Limited to 20 students. Open to anyone interested in learning more about credit. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Mortgage, Escrow & Property Tax Overview
2020-01-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: A refresher overview of the Habitat loan, review and discussion related to the escrow account, annual property tax statement, annual property listing form, and information on property tax relief for the elderly and disabled. You are encouraged to bring forms you have received and have questions about.
Audience: This is a Post-Close course for Habitat homeowners ONLY.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Which date works best for you: Saturday morning or Thursday evening? Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Mortgage, Escrow & Property Tax Overview
2020-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: A refresher overview of the Habitat loan, review and discussion related to the escrow account, annual property tax statement, annual property listing form, and information on property tax relief for the elderly and disabled. You are encouraged to bring forms you have received and have questions about.
Audience: This is a Post-Close course for Habitat homeowners ONLY.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Which date works best for you: Saturday morning or Thursday evening? Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135.Registration form

Get Smart About Credit – Part 2
2020-01-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: This final session will deal with how to read your credit report, preventing credit fraud and how to improve your credit score. (Program participants: This is a make-up class for those who missed the October class.)
Registration: Advance registration is required. Limited to 20 people. Open to anyone interested in learning more about credit. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form

Plumbing: Leaky Connections
2020-01-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat’s Pearson Construction Technology Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A class in our expanded Basic Home Maintenance Curriculum. This entire curriculum is designed to provide hands-on application for every learner. Program incentives (household tools) are awarded with each class.
Description: Building a basic level of skill/knowledge of plumbing maintenance and repairs for leaky connections in bath and kitchen.
Audience: This is a Post-Close course option for Habitat homeowners. Priority given to Habitat homeowners or homeowners in the Boston Thurmond and Bowen/Dreamland Park neighborhoods, but this program is open to any interested person in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. Women are encouraged to attend.
Registration: Required. Limited to 10 people for each class. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form.
Note: The $10 fee (to cover class materials) can be paid in advance or just prior to the class start. We will accept cash, check, credit card or money order.

Family Finances
2020-01-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Description: Building an awareness of the finances coming in and going out of the household, developing a personal financial strategy, creating a budget, prioritizing bills and sharing savings tips. Note: Save approximately 30 days worth of receipts, bills, and pay statements to bring to class with you.
Registration: Advance registration is required. Limited to 20 students. Open to anyone interested in learning more about managing their finances. Register online or call to register: 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form.

Habitat Program Expectations
2020-02-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A meet-and-greet opportunity to discuss this partnership and what’s up ahead as a Habitat Forsyth partner family.
Register

Plumbing: Clogged Drains
2020-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Habitat’s Pearson Construction Technology Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A class in our expanded Basic Home Maintenance Curriculum. This entire curriculum is designed to provide hands-on application for every learner. This class rotates and will be offered once each quarter.
Description: Building a basic level of skill/knowledge of plumbing maintenance and repairs for clogged drains in bath and kitchen.
Audience: This is a Post-Close course option for Habitat homeowners. Priority is given to Habitat homeowners or homeowners in the Boston Thurmond and Bowen/Dreamland Park neighborhoods, but this program is open to any interested person in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. Women are encouraged to attend.
Registration: Required. Limited to 10 people for each class. Register online or call 765-8854 ext. 135. Registration form
Note: The $10 fee (to cover class materials) can be paid in advance or just prior to the class start. We will accept cash, check, credit card or money order.
