Northern Lehigh School District will offer a variety of classes for adults within its community starting this month.

The district will offer the following classes to adult learners in the Northern Lehigh community for free:• Beginner sewing (no experience necessary)Instructor: Patricia InglesLocation: Northern Lehigh High School LibraryDates: Tuesdays; Nov. 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.Bring your sewing machine and learn how to use it effectively and efficiently. The district will show you how to set up your sewing machine and how to make basic seams. Bring some project ideas along because the district will do a project as part of the class.Call Patty Ingles (484-262-4034) to register for the class and with any questions about the class. Class size is limited to 12.• Google Tools and AppsInstructor: Tim WeaberLocation: Slatington Elementary Computer Lab (Room 291)Dates: Tuesdays; Dec. 1, 8, 15, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.Google Tools and Applications have a variety of uses. The goal for this workshop is to introduce the learner to some of the tools and applications that we think might be most useful to you. Participants will receive direction and guidance in the creation of their own free personal Google account.Google Apps includes Gmail, email creation, sending, storage, and management; Google Search, search tools that help you find information fast; Google Calendar, creation of calendars to organize and share events and calendars with others; Google Docs, create, organize, and share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations; and Google Sites, create web content and other information in one place, on one site.Call 610-767-9844, or email

jhrizuk@nlsd.org to register or with questions about this class. Class size limited to 25.• Beginner Crochet (no experience necessary)Instructor: Lisa Martinez and Elizabeth TranthamLocation: Northern Lehigh High School Library Conference RoomDates: Tuesdays; Nov. 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22; Jan. 5,12,19, 26Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.This class is for beginners with instruction in single and double crochet. The district will supply yarn for practice, and once their crocheters have the stitches down, they will give them instruction on what yarn to purchase for their first project. You will need to bring along a Crochet Hook size "H." The crochet hooks can be purchased at any craft store (Jo-Anne Fabric and Craft, Michaels, and A.C. Moore) and at Walmart. For more information about the class, or to register, please call Lisa at 610-767-4323. Class size is limited to 12.• Resume Writing WorkshopInstructor Krystle-Dawn Willing-TiedemanLocation: Northern Lehigh High School LibraryDates: Thursday, Dec. 3Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.This workshop is open to students and adults interested in creating professional resumes. Learn how to improve the look and content of your resume to impress potential employers.Call Krystle at 610-767-9832, ext. 1227 for more information or to register. Class size is limited to 18.• Introduction to Microsoft Windows, Word, and ExcelInstructor: John HrizukLocation: Northern Lehigh High School Student Island LabDates: Tuesday, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, Thursday, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 (total four class days)Time: 6:30-9 p.m.This Introductory class will consist of four class meeting dates and cover such topics as the computer operating system basics (Microsoft Windows 7.0 Pro), word processing (Microsoft Word), and spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) creation. There will be plenty of in class examples and hands-on activities. Some computer experience preferred, but not necessary.Call 610-767-9844, or email

jhrizuk@nlsd.org to register or with questions about this class. Class size limited to 20.These free classes are open to all residents of the three municipalities, Slatington and Walnutport boroughs, and Washington Township) that make up the Northern Lehigh School District.