The Adult and Community Education Program (ACE MV) in-person registration will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 5 and 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the regional high school. ACE offers a variety of classes for enrichment, training and for graduate and undergraduate credit from Northeastern University college of professional studies and school of education. Another credit course is pending through Cape Cod Community College. A minimum enrollment of 10 students is required for the Northeastern courses; therefore, it is essential to sign up for matriculation soon to assure that these courses will run.

This winter ACE also offers the chance for Islanders to enjoy an affordable learning vacation while getting immersed in another country doing volunteer work: the Global/Local Volunteer Service Program links Vineyard volunteers with humanitarian efforts initiated by other Vineyarders. In February (Feb. 19 to 28 with optional extension to March 7), ACE participants will volunteer to teach English at a rural elementary school in Pacaya, Nicaragua. Volunteers will prepare for the trip with orientation sessions, and optional ACE classes in language, history and teacher training.

Classes begin Jan. 8 and will meet on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, with some Northeastern classes and workshops scheduled for weekends. While most classes are at the regional high school, this winter ACE is offering four classes at the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School for convenience to up-Island residents.

The winter catalog is available online and at all the Island schools and libraries. The catalog of courses, registration forms, gift certificates, applications for the International Service program, and detailed information are also available online at acemv.org. Early registration online (with credit card or check via PayPal) is encouraged to secure a place in class. Courses have limited class sizes. For more information, e-mail Lynn Ditchfield at lynn@acemv.org or leave a voice mail message at 508-693-1033, extension 240.