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Mountain Empire Beekeepers Association

LXCL:Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families must register each member attending class (max of 4). Must purchase at least 1 textbook below.

Tuition - Per Person

LXCL:Each registration must include at least 1 textbook, you can purchase additional copies if desired. This book retails for $25 plus tax, shipping and handling.

Beekeeping Basics Textbook - At Least 1 Required

LXCL:You can purchase this fantastic resource at a discounted price here. This book retails for $30.

Beekeepers Handbook - Optional

&nbsp;Discover the fascinating world of beekeeping with our Beginning Beekeeping Class! This course will teach you the basics of beekeeping, from setting up your hive to harvesting honey. Our knowledgeable instructors will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you gain the skills and confidence to become a successful beekeeper. Don&#39;t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy the sweet rewards of beekeeping. The class will be held on the on three consecutive Saturdays from February 27, 2027 through March13, 2027 beginning at 9:00 a.m. with each class lasting approximately 4 hours in Smyth Hall room 122 at Wytheville Community College. In the event campus is closed, snow days will be on March 20 and/or 27, as needed. Tuition is $30 per person. Individuals or families (up to 4 members) must also purchase 1 text, Beekeeping Basics, for $20 and have the opportunity to purchase the more advanced Beekeeper&#39;s Handbook for $17.50 (both of these are at a substantial discount to retail). Families members must register at the same time. Please use your email account that you wish to receive communications when checking out as that is where we will send information. Cancellation policy:66% refund if at least 30 calendar days before the first scheduled class33% refund if at least 15 calendar days before the first scheduled classNo refund if less than 15 calendar days before the first scheduled classMEBA, in its sole discretion, may cancel the class, in which case full refunds will be given. Note: the optional amount you choose to pay to Zeffy upon registration is not included in the cancellation policy above and is subject to their terms and policies.&nbsp;

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We look forward to seeing you at the first class on February 27!<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; width: 575.2px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="box-sizing: inherit; width: 575.2px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> By joining the class, you&#39;re now a Provisional Member of MEBA.&nbsp;So, you might be wondering, &quot;What does being a Provisional Member mean?&quot; Well, it means you get to enjoy all the membership perks like coming to our meetings and joining in on raffles. The only thing is, you can&#39;t vote on Association stuff yet, but don&#39;t worry, we don&#39;t have many votes apart from picking our officers each year.&nbsp;This is your cue to start joining our meetings! They happen every 4th Thursday of the month typically in room 122 of Smyth Hall&mdash;the same spot where we&#39;ll have our classes. Doors open at 6:00 pm, and we kick things off at 6:30. Please check our website to make sure the room hasn&#39;t changed. You&#39;ll get to hang out with other members and start your journey into the world of bees. Some of the info might be a bit tricky at first, but we&rsquo;re all about helping out our newbie beekeepers. If you have any questions, I can be reach at the below email.<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; width: 575.2px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="box-sizing: inherit; width: 575.2px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> Bee Happy,<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; width: 575.2px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="box-sizing: inherit; width: 575.2px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Hank Sturkiehanksturkie@gmail.com<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; width: 575.2px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="box-sizing: inherit; width: 575.2px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> P.S.&nbsp;Here are a few administrative matters:<ul fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Roboto;" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Roboto;">Class will start at 9 am - please arrive early, 15 minutes give or take, to sign-in and get your book, etc.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Roboto;" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Roboto;">No food is allowed to be eaten in the building. No Exceptions.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Roboto;" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Roboto;">You may bring a closable bottle (water preferred) but no open cups (the plastic drink lids from fast food do not count as closable - it must be spill proof).</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Roboto;" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Roboto;">You should sign-up for the college alerts - if they close, then we will not have class. We will not send a separate message unless we have to cancel the class for reasons other than the campus closing. Here is the link: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.wcc.vccs.edu/wcc-alert" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.wcc.vccs.edu/wcc-alert</a></li></ul>

Discover the fascinating world of beekeeping with our Beginning Beekeeping Class! This course will teach you the basics of beekeeping, from setting up your hive to harvesting honey. Our knowledgeable instructors will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you gain the skills and confidence to become a successful beekeeper. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy the sweet rewards of beekeeping. The class will be held on the on three consecutive Saturdays from February 27, 2027 through March13, 2027 beginning at 9:00 a.m. with each class lasting approximately 4 hours in Smyth Hall room 122 at Wytheville Community College. In the event campus is closed, snow days will be on March 20 and/or 27, as needed. Tuition is $30 per person. Individuals or families (up to 4 members) must also purchase 1 text, Beekeeping Basics, for $20 and have the opportunity to purchase the more advanced Beekeeper's Handbook for $17.50 (both of these are at a substantial discount to retail). Families members must register at the same time. Please use your email account that you wish to receive communications when checking out as that is where we will send information. Cancellation policy:66% refund if at least 30 calendar days before the first scheduled class33% refund if at least 15 calendar days before the first scheduled classNo refund if less than 15 calendar days before the first scheduled classMEBA, in its sole discretion, may cancel the class, in which case full refunds will be given. Note: the optional amount you choose to pay to Zeffy upon registration is not included in the cancellation policy above and is subject to their terms and policies.

Mountain Empire Beekeepers Association

2027 Beginning Beekeeping

1000 E Main St

Tuition - Per Person

$30

Beekeeping Basics Textbook - At Least 1 Required

$20

Beekeepers Handbook - Optional

$17.50

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