FREEPORT — Highland Community College’s Lifelong Learning program is back with a vibrant new season of classes and experiences designed to educate, inspire, and delight. Registration for Fall 2025 opens on Monday, Aug. 4 — and this semester brings a fresh mix of creative workshops, history deep-dives, tech tips, and a festive new adventure.

Kicking off in September, featured classes include:

●  Harvest Galette — Bake your way into fall with this hands-on cooking class. 

●  WWII in Europe and North Africa — Explore pivotal moments of the war through an engaging historical lens. 

●  Flower Hammering — Create natural art using real flowers and fabric.

●  Smartphone Essentials — Learn how to make the most of your device in everyday life.

New this year: Join us for a special one-day bus trip — Christmas Around Milwaukee Bakery Tour — a festive outing full of seasonal flavors and holiday cheer.

Whether someone is looking to learn a new skill, explore a hobby, or connect with your community, there’s something for everyone.

Other courses include:

●  Intro to Voiceovers, Online

●  Walk and Stretch Fall I, Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center

●  Explore Zentangle, Elizabeth Business Hub

●  Welding for Garden Art — Iris, HCC

●  Card Making A, HCC

●  Exploring New France, Lena Community District Library

●  Card Making B, HCC

●  Espresso Exploration, Higher Grounds Coffee, Freeport

●  Whimsical Woodland Fairy, Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center

●  Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published, Online

For more information about Lifelong Learning and to find out the latest course offerings, call 815 599-3403 or email lifelonglearning@highland.edu. Register for fall courses at highland.edu/lifelong.