Dive into the fascinating world of carnivorous plants and learn how to design your very own bog garden! In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the unique needs and captivating behaviors of carnivorous plants such as Venus flytraps, pitcher plants, and sundews. Guided by an expert, you'll discover the best plants for bog gardens, how to mimic their natural environment, and the essentials of planting and caring for these extraordinary species.

Through step-by-step instruction, you’ll create your own mini bog garden to take home, complete with tips on proper soil, water requirements, and ideal placement. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, this workshop offers the perfect introduction to building a thriving ecosystem of these amazing plants. Join us for a fun and educational day of gardening and discovery, and leave with a piece of nature that’s as intriguing as it is beautiful!

What to Expect:

- Guided Instructions: Steph will walk you through the steps of selecting, planting, and arranging a variety of carnivorous plants, ensuring that even beginners feel confident.

- Plant Care Tips: Learn how to create a naturalistic bog environment, and how to care for your carnivorous plants at home!

- Materials Provided: All materials, including a selection of plants, soil, moss, a colorful selection of vessels for planting in, and decorations will be provided. Feel free to bring any personal touches or additional decorations.

The workshop will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 6p-7:30p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The cost to register is $40 and includes all materials. To register, please visit www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405. *The registration deadline is Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

In this 4-hour interactive workshop presented by the Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA), learn to energize your team and elevate your impact.

This hands-on session is designed for managers and team leaders who want to boost morale, increase engagement, and bring out the best in their teams – without relying solely on incentives or authority.

Learn how to:

-Understand what truly drives employee motivation.

-Align individual purpose with team and organizational goals.

-Navigate demotivated employees and rebuild engagement.

-Create a motivating culture through consistent leadership behaviors.

Perfect class for people managers, team leads, new and aspiring supervisors, and high-potential leaders.

This workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 12, from 9a-1p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The cost to register is $140 for MBA members, and $200 for non-MBA members. To register, please visit mbausa.org or call 814-833-3200.

Centering in Chaos – Visualization + Calming the Nervous System is a workshop hosted by DaVona Pacley of Flow Freely in Erie, PA. Flow Freely is a holistic wellness business offer doula support, Reiki energy healing, and meditation services. In a fast-paced, unpredictable world, finding calm in the midst of chaos is not only possible—it’s essential. This class offers a gentle, supportive space to explore practical tools for grounding yourself when life feels overwhelming. Through the powerful combination of guided visualization and nervous system regulation techniques, you’ll learn how to anchor your attention and restore a sense of inner balance. *Students are encouraged to bring yoga mats to sit on; chairs will also be provided alternatively. No experience necessary.

This is one of four workshops hosted by DaVona Pacley of Flow Freely in Erie, PA, at the Corry Hi-Ed. Interested participants can sign up for individual classes at $25 each or sign up for the whole series (4 classes) for $75. To sign up for the entire 4-class series, please refer to the registration link on the registration platform for the 4-part series class. *Must be 18+ to register.

This workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 5:30p-6:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost to register for the individual class is $25. Interested participants can register at the Corry Hi-Ed website www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405. 

Have you been putting off creating your will?  Don’t procrastinate any longer.  Attorney Paul Carney will offer insights into the process of making wills, power of attorney, living wills, and living trusts.  Attorney Carney will offer a question-and-answer period at the end of his presentation.  This free session will be offered on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6p-8p at the Corry Higher Education Council.  Preregistration is required at www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405.  

Creating Your Practice – Building Rituals that Last is a workshop hosted by DaVona Pacley of Flow Freely in Erie, PA. Flow Freely is a holistic wellness business offer doula support, Reiki energy healing, and meditation services. Starting a meditation practice is one thing—sustaining it is another. This inspiring and practical class is designed to help you bridge that gap by building rituals that feel authentic, nourishing, and sustainable. Whether you’re new to meditation or returning after time away, this session will support you in designing a personal practice that fits your life and evolves with you. *Students are encouraged to bring yoga mats to sit on; chairs will also be provided alternatively. No experience necessary.

This is one of four workshops hosted by DaVona Pacley of Flow Freely in Erie, PA, at the Corry Hi-Ed. Interested participants can sign up for individual classes at $25 each or sign up for the whole series (4 classes) for $75. To sign up for the entire 4-class series, please refer to the registration link on the registration platform for the 4-part series class. *Must be 18+ to register.

This workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 5:30p-6:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost to register for the individual class is $25. Interested participants can register at the Corry Hi-Ed website www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405. 

Join us in another civic-directed conversation at the Corry Higher Education Council to have a non-partisan, objective discussion highlighting Executive Orders and the current political climate most impacting the nation. Dr. Jeffrey Bloodworth of Gannon University will be objectively answering questions on the meaning and implications of recent political actions. Ask questions and gain insight into the changing political landscape in a judgement-free, non-partisan space that relies on civics and facts to explain current executive orders and current political topics as they happen. If you have questions about current executive orders that you would like addressed during the discussion, please email them ahead of time to kdahl@corryhied.org. 

This discussion will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 6p – 7p at the Corry Hi-Ed, and will be a part of monthly discussions regarding executive orders and political climate. This is a free event to attend, but pre-registration is required by calling 814-664-9405 or going online to www.corryhied.org. Future dates will be announced soon!

Jeff Bloodworth is a writer & professor of American political history in the School of Public Service & Global Affairs at Gannon University (Erie, PA). He has published widely on post-1960s liberalism and conservatism. He is currently midway through a biography of Speaker Carl Albert, who presided as Majority Leader during the 1960s and as Speaker during Watergate. Heartland Liberal is under contract with the University of Oklahoma Press.

Hosted by Dr. Matthew Platz, Executive Director of the Corry Higher Education Council, this workshop includes a 60-minute demonstration and hands-on walk through Placer.ai technology for local businesses. This training is for owners and managers of brick-and-mortar businesses—retail, restaurants, services, attractions, nonprofits—who want clearer answers to questions like: Who is visiting my location? When? From where? How do I compare to competitors? Where should I market next?

What you will learn:

-Foot-traffic trends: See visit volume and repeat-visitor patterns over time.

-Trade-area mapping: Identify your true customer catchment areas by census block/group.

-Visitor profiles: Explore demographics, home/work origins, and day-part behavior.

-Competitive benchmarking: Compare your location to peers and nearby competitors.

-Site & campaign decisions: Use data to choose new locations and target advertising.

-Events & seasonality: Measure the impact of promotions and local events.

-Reporting basics: Build dashboards and export visuals to share with your team.

What to expect:

-A plain-language tour of Placer.ai’s interface and core reports.

-Real local examples to make the data actionable for Corry-area businesses.

-Practical checklists for using insights in marketing, staffing, and expansion decisions.

Thanks to a grant from the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA), we will provide detailed business insights. Bring a notebook and any questions you may have about Placer.ai. This workshop will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2026, from 6p-7:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. Registration is free, but space is limited. Register at www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

Owner/Manager Training is offered and required by the PA Liquor Control Board as part of the Responsible Alcohol Management Program (RAMP), which focuses on those individuals most responsible for determining daily operations and policies of the licensed establishment — the owner and manager.  Complete training requirements and licensing information can be found on lcb.pa.gov. This local training session will be offered on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Corry Higher Education Council. All sessions are free and require registration on the PLCB website at https://www.lcb.pa.gov