Elementary and middle school students are being offered the opportunity to take free art classes at the North University Community Branch Library or Mission Trails Park through an art program made possible by the Kenneth A. Picerne Foundation. All art instructions and art supplies will be provided to students at no charge. Classes are scheduled to begin January 6. Early registration is suggested.

Classes at the library are on Tuesdays for grades 7 & 8 from 4:30-6:30pm and Wednesdays for grades 3 & 4 from 1:00-3:00pm, and grades 5 & 6 from 3:00-5:00pm. Classes at the park are on the first Sunday of each month. Grades 3, 4 & 5 have class from 12noon to 2:00 P.M., and grades 6, 7 & 8 have class from 2:00 to 4:00P.M.

To register for art classes contact: Trevor Jones, North University Branch Manager, 858-581-9637; Jay Wilson, Mission Trails Park Executive Director, 619-668-3280; or Janene Farmer, Art Teacher at [email protected]