The presentation is designed to help students understand uses of different Social Media Platforms (Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.), as well as discussing controlling your privacy, consequences of "liking" and "sharing" posts, and will include cutting edge training for spotting AI and Deep Fake videos.

The presentation will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 5p-6p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The cost to register is $10. To register, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

The Inspection Regulations and Procedures course with instructor Eric McCray will prepare you to take the test required for certification as an official Vehicle Safety Inspection Mechanic in PA.  The Tools Course is designed to prepare students for the tactile, hands-on portion of the licensing process.  This course will be held in the automotive technology center of the Corry Area Career & Technology Center.  Must be 18, have a valid driver’s license and a mechanical background.  The required five sessions will be held October 27 (Mon.), 28 (Tues.), and 30 (Thurs.) from 4:30-8:30 p.m. and November 3 (Mon.) and 4 (Tues.) from 4:30-7:30 p.m.  Certification categories are cars/light trucks, motorcycles, and heavy trucks.  The cost is $255 for one inspection category, $295 for two inspection categories, and $335 for all three categories.  Retests are $40 each. Partial scholarships available. Register online at www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

Manuals will be provided and available for pick-up prior to the start of the course. There is a required reading assignment before the first night of class. The manuals are available for pick-up at the Corry Hi-Ed, 221 N. Center Street, Corry, PA on Mon-Thurs. 8a-4:30p, and Fridays 8a-3p. If are unable to pick-up your booklet during those times, please call the Corry Hi-Ed to make different arrangements. 

Certified CPA Jim Embrey of Kersey & Associates, PC in Warren, PA will take your basic knowledge of QuickBooks to the next level in this Level II class. After a brief review of Level I, you will be introduced to the difference between cash versus accrual basis accounting and recognizing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Become proficient at creating invoices, receiving payments, entering, and paying bills and sales tax. (Completion of Level I class is not a prerequisite; basic working knowledge of QuickBooks is required to register for this class.) This one-day course will be offered on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost is $95. Register online at www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

Introduction to Meditation: Grounding Practices for Everyday Life is a 4-part workshop series 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 world that rarely slows down, learning how to ground yourself is a powerful act of self-care. This beginner-friendly series offers a welcoming space to explore the fundamentals of meditation and develop practical tools for finding calm, clarity, and connection in daily life. *Students are encouraged to bring yoga mats to sit on; chairs will also be provided alternatively. Workshop themes include:

Week 1 10/29/2025: What is Meditation? + Grounding with the Breath

Week 2 11/5/2025: Body Awareness – Deepening connection through body scans

Week 3 11/12/2025: Centering in Chaos – Visualization + calming the nervous system

Week 4 11/19/2025: Creating Your Practice – Building rituals that last

This is series of 4 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 individual classes, please refer to the registration platform for workshops 1-4.*Must be 18+ to register. No experience necessary.

This workshop series will be held on Wednesdays starting October 29 through November 19 from 5:30p-6:30p at the Corry Higher Education Council. The cost to register for the series is $75. Interested participants can register at the Corry Hi-Ed website www.corryhied.org or by calling 814-664-9405. 

What is Meditation? + Grounding with the Breath 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 this introductory class, we will explore the foundational principles of meditation and learn how simple, mindful breathing can serve as a powerful tool for grounding and presence. Whether you’re completely new to meditation or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will provide a gentle and accessible entry point into the practice. *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, October 29, 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. 

If you already have a valid Pennsylvania inspection license and want to add another category, this is your opportunity.  The cost for adding category I, II, or III to existing licenses is $90 for one category/$130 for two categories. The cost for adding Enhanced or Document review is $70. You will study on your own from your own manual. This special testing session will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Corry Area High School Career & Technology Center at 6:30 p.m.  Register online at www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405.

 OTHER INFORMATION:  Study on your own with the Self Study Training and Reference Guide (PennDOT Publication 645 for Add Enhanced or Document Review or Publication 45 for all other categories)

Confused by all the diet advice out there? This class breaks down today’s most popular diet trends—including Keto, Intermittent Fasting, Eating Your Macros, Clean Eating, Macrobiotics, the Mediterranean Diet, and more—so you can make informed choices based on science, not hype.

We’ll explore:

• What each diet involves and who it’s designed for
• The latest scientific research behind each approach
• Common myths, misunderstandings, and marketing claims
• Pros, cons, and potential health impacts

Whether you're curious about changing your eating habits or just want to separate fact from fiction, this class will give you a balanced, evidence-based understanding of how these diets work—and whether they’re right for you. No judgment, just clarity.

**Participants must be at least 16 years old to attend.

**Participants are required to sign a waiver that this is not medical advice to attend the class.

Tara Graham holds a BFA in Graphic Design and is a highly credentialed holistic health practitioner with over 20 years of teaching experience in yoga, mindfulness, and nutrition. She is a 500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher through the Himalayan Institute, where she also completed her 200-hour foundational training. Tara is a Certified Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist (200-hour AYS) recognized by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), and a Certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is board certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) as a Holistic Health Practitioner.

Her additional certifications include Yin Yoga (Yoga International), MELT Method Instruction (Longevity Fitness Inc.), and MindBody Therapy (Embodied Philosophy). Tara offers public classes, workshops, and private wellness services, including health counseling, holistic education, somatic therapy, and behavior modification coaching. She can be reached at tulaprana@gmail.com or 814-315-2595.

The focus of this course is to strengthen the blueprint and schematic reading skills of shop personnel, operators, engineers, and managers. The course is designed to help those who are using blueprints and/or schematics to make decisions and to help solve problems as well as prepare participants to be able to effectively read and interpret technical drawings. Participants will apply the principles to hands-on exercises to reinforce the learning. This is a foundational course that will prepare participants for advanced learning in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) as well as Statistical Process Control (SPC) topics. All participants are required to bring in sample blueprints and drawings as well as parts and gauges. Additionally, the instructor will supply blueprints and drawings for classroom discussion.

Learning Targets:

-How to read and interpret the standard type mechanical engineering drawing

-How to interpret technical data on the drawings such as part numbers, drawing scale, revisions, notes and dimensions

-How to analyze and demonstrate the purpose of lines and their distinct definition

-How to interpret and demonstrate the purpose of symbols, abbreviations and dimensional values found on engineering drawings

-How to read the various types of measuring instruments such as architectural, mechanical scale, and a steel rule

-How to interpret bill of materials and/or parts lists

-The different types of views, examples include front, top, side, and section cuts

-Prepare participants for advanced discussions in GD&T.

The workshop will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 8:30a – 4:30p at the Corry Hi-Ed. The cost to register is $399 through the NWIRC website: https://nwirc.org/events/basic-blueprint-reading-and-gdt-corry/