Marine navigation classes

PORTSMOUTH — America's Boating Club Portsmouth presents two weekly navigation classes beginning Jan. 9, from 7-9 p.m. at Portsmouth High School. Marine Navigation starts Tuesday, Jan. 9. This 10-week course teaches the essentials of safe coastal and inland navigation using GPS chart plotters, paper charts, and other marine data. Advanced Marine Navigation is a followon 10-week navigation course that shifts to Wednesdays, starting April 2. For either course: non-member is $170 and includes a year's membership. Under 18 is $120. USPS or America's Boating Club member price is $100. Register for either class online at www.usps.org/ portsmouth, or email usps.portsmouth@gmail.com.

This one-day workshop on Jan. 13, will provide the tools to navigate you through the homebuying process. A HUD certified educator with professionals from several fields will educate you through the steps of homeownership. Upon completion of this seminar you will have an opportunity to schedule an appointment 1:1 with a certified educator to further discuss and personalize your homebuying needs. Registration and payment is required. Course fee is $39. Seating is limited. To Register https://housingpartnership.org/homebuyer-education.

Learn to use your sewing machine

DOVER — On Saturday, Jan. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m., bring in your sewing machine, any supplies that came with it (such as

DOVER — On Saturday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. part one of a really fun and easy Fingerless Mitts knitting class for kids ages 10-14. Great for kids who have learned how to do the knit stitch but absolute beginners are welcome. Please bring size 9- 10 (straight) knitting needles with you (we will hopefully have some to share if needed). We will supply the yarn and the tapestry needles for finishing your project. Registration required.

Sound meditation

KITTERY, Maine — Tune Your New Year's Resolutions with Sound mediation with Peggo Horstmann Hodes on Jan. 14, from 1 to 2 p.m., at The Dance Hall Kittery, 7 Walker St., Kittery, Maine. Cost is by donation or on ZOOM, by request. Bring something to lay on and cover up with, chairs also available. To sign up or for more info: vibrantvoice@gmail.com.