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ServSafe® Food Handler Course

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
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Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

The ServSafe® Food Handler course, taught by a Certified ServSafe® Instructor, provides basic food safety knowledge.

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All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to 3D Scanning

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
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Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

3D scanning is a digital design process that enables the creation of detailed and accurate models of real-world objects.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
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Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

This series of sewing classes introduces new or less experienced sewists to beginner sewing information, resources, and hands-on experience.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Kids Cooking: Stovetop Quesadillas

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 10 - 13 )
Teens

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

This hands-on class will introduce kitchen safety and stovetop cooking skills as we prepare a simple quesadilla recipe. This class is appropriate for children with no cooking experience.

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Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Canva

10:00am - 11:00am
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
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Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Canva is a free web-based digital design program. Attendees will learn how to navigate the homepage, create new projects, and edit various templates to create projects for digital and print use. 

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All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Laser Engraved Livestock Brushes

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
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Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Getting ready for the summer livestock or horse show season? Join us to customize a wood-handled grooming brush to express your own personality!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cooking for Wellness: UV Safety Month

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness
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Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

In the heat of the summer, we are all lathering up with sunblock and hanging out in the shade. It's good to protect your skin from UV damage, but are you getting enough vitamin D?

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Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cricut: Create a Multi-Colored Project with Vinyl

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
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Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

In this class, participants will learn how to use Cricut Design Space and a Cricut machine to create and assemble a multi-colored vinyl sticker. All materials will be supplied, and no previous Cricut experience is required.

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All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

3D Design Skills: Design Intent

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
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Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Ready to take your 3D design skills to the next level?

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tomato Galette

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
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Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

In this hands-on class, participants will make a delicious Tomato Galette. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0)

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Learn the basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This introductory-level class includes the EC sewing machine certification necessary for many other classes and/or independent sewing machine use in the makerspace.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Audio Recording and Editing

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons - AV Lab
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Welcome to the world of audio recording and editing! Whether you are an aspiring podcaster, voice actor, musician, or simply curious about producing audio, this introductory session will give you a solid start on your journey.

Independence Day Holiday

All Day
Some Branches
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Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Asian-Styled Steamed Buns

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Love Asian-style steamed buns? Join this hands-on class and learn how to prepare Steamed Pork Buns and Egg Custard Buns. 

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Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Easy Antipasti

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Create delicious Italian appetizers perfect to start any meal or share with others. Chef Andrew Preziosi will teach tricks to properly roast and stuff red peppers, create a delicious feta dip, and more. This class is free.

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Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
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Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a basic hands-on session where we'll create a simple 3D design project to be printed on Exploration Commons' 3D printers. Previous basic computer experience is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sew Fun Accessories

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Sewing, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Create an assortment of accessories for summer adventures. Using fun fabrics, participants will make a tissue cover case, a sunglasses case, and/or a wallet. Participants must be certified on the sewing machines prior to the class. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 1

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. There are many decisions to make when you are transitioning to Medicare.

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All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Practical Fusion 360

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Digital design using tools such as Fusion 360 is a fundamental skill that unlocks the full potential of maker technologies such as 3D printing and many others, which depend on a digital file to define the shape and size of a real-world ob

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All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

This series of sewing classes introduces new or less experienced sewists to beginner sewing information, resources, and hands-on experience.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Cooks: Fast Food Dupes

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - 18 )

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

By popular teen demand, make homemade versions of cult classic fast food items in our teaching kitchen! We will try our hand at: 

- Crunchwrap Supremes

- Waffle Fries with Fried Chicken Nuggets

Disclaimer(s)

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Laser Cutting

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Designing for 3D Printing with Onshape

9:30am - 11:30am
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Welcome to the exciting world of 3D design and modeling!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Korean Street Toast

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Join us for a hands-on class on making Gilgeori Toast, a popular Korean street food. You will prepare a version of this savory-sweet dish that pairs wasabi-mayo-crab with the traditional eggy-veg filling.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

All attendees need to register.