FREEPORT, IL — Highland Community College Lifelong Learning invites the community to explore a diverse lineup of spring classes and lectures featuring hands-on art workshops, engaging history presentations, and skill-building courses for all interests and experience levels.
Open to the public, these affordable, short-term enrichment opportunities require no prior experience. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
- The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping: New Theories and Debates
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Highland Community College, Building T Room 140, Freeport, IL
Fee: $19 - Korean War Uncovered: History, Battles & Cultural Impact (Monroe)
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe, WI
Fee: Free (Advance registration requested) - Soft Pastel for Beginners
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 5:30–8:00 p.m.
Elizabeth Business Hub, 131 N. Main St., Elizabeth, IL
Fee: $29 - Woven Flowers
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Lena Brewing Company, 9426 W. Wagner Rd., Lena, IL
Fee: $54 - Creative Cardmaking Workshop
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Higher Grounds Coffee, 1709 S. West Ave., Freeport, IL
Fee: $19
Additional Spring Classes:
- JFK Assassination: A Cultural Historic Exploration
- Speak Up, Stand Out: Public Speaking for Beginners
- Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People (Zoom)
- Be a Better Writer: 10 Easy Tips to Improve Your Writing Now (Zoom)
- Write Your First Novel in 90 Days (Zoom)
Full class details, schedules, and registration information are available at highland.edu/lifelong. For more information about Lifelong Learning, call 815-599-3403 or email lifelonglearning@highland.edu.