In early April at Boothbay Region Adult Ed you can explore the free tools that Google offers, how to make creative greeting cards using your computer, what you need to know about turning 65, or learn about your family heirloom or antique.

Take Grow Your Own Organic Garden, taught by a MOFGA instructor, to learn how to grow your own vegetables. Topics will include: enriching your soil to produce healthy, high-yielding plants, composting, pests and weed control. This workshop is Wednesday, April 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. The registration fee is $5, plus $5 paid to the instructor at class. Please register by March 31.

Store bought greeting cards can be expensive. Come to Computer Greeting Cards on Wednesday, April 3, to learn how easy it is to make greeting cards for birthdays, special occasions, and holidays, with MS Word on your computer. Express your creativity and personalize your cards with clip art, photos, borders and greetings. The class meets from 6 to 8 p.m. and the cost is $12.

Are you turning 65 soon and aren’t sure how this Medicare thing works? “I’m Turning 65” on Thursday, April 3, is a free informative workshop with Cynthia Troxel, an Aging and Disabilities Resource Counselor with Spectrum Generations in Damariscotta. Get answers to questions such as, do I automatically qualify for Medicare or do I have to take some action? Should I consider getting a Medicare supplement? What are my options? There will be time for questions. The time is 6 to 8 p.m. Please register by April 2.

Come to Google Free and Powerful, a one evening workshop on Monday, April 7, where will explore the power of a Google account. Topics include: the benefits and drawbacks of having your information “in the cloud,” getting organized with Gmail, Drive, Docs and Calendar. Google accounts are available on most any device. You can bring a laptop or use one of ours. If you don't have a Google account, please create one prior to coming to class. The time is 6 to 8 p.m. and the cost is $14.

Do you have a family heirloom, cherished piece of old china, or a collectible? Are you curious about about your treasure and it’s current value? Come to The Yellow Brick Roadshow antiques appraisal workshop on April 9. Even if you don’t plan to sell you should protect your family heirloom or antiques with an estimate of it’s value for insurance purposes. Bring no more than four small items, or a few photos of larger pieces. You may even learn a bit of their history. Richard Plunkett is the owner of the “Wizard of Odds” and a local antiques appraiser. The time is 6 to 8 p.m. and the cost is $12.

To register for Adult Ed courses, complete the registration form in the brochure, or print one from our website: boothbayae.org. Include payment and mail it to: Boothbay Region Adult Ed, 236 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. You can also drop off your registration and payment in the high school office weekdays. If you have questions or need more info, call 207-633-3224 or email: boothbayae@gwi.net.