NASHUA – With the fall semester underway, Nashua Community College is launching community education and enrichment classes in cooking, memoir writing and basic automotive repair.

“These courses are designed to not only be informational but enjoyable and fun. We’re here to have a good time and to learn something new at the same time,” said Jon Mason, NCC’s director of Workforce Development.

The length of each class ranges from one day to several weeks. As an example, the course on Basic Vehicle Maintenance for New Drivers is a one-day session and will be held on Oct. 10. Students must be at least 15 years old to enroll. The course will cover how to check and maintain tire pressure, identify dashboard warning lights, check fluid levels, safely jump-start a vehicle, change a tire and perform basic vehicle inspections.

In contrast, the course on creative writing will begin on Sept. 16 and will run for eight weeks. Students will learn how to write memoirs, personal essays and fiction.

The current list of community education courses are as follows:

-Healthy Lunchbox Workshop: Sept. 17 from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $45.

-“DND” Tabletop Role-Playing Games: Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $129.

-Basic Vehicle Maintenance for New Drivers: Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $30.

-Spooktacular Pumpkin Cakes: Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost and $60.

-Comfort Cooking-Beef & Potatoes: Nov. 9 from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $60.

-Sweet Traditions-Italian Cookies. Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $55.

-Creative Writing: Starts on Sept. 16 and runs for eight weeks from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $150.

-Free-Form Yoga: Starts on Sept. 16 and runs for eight weeks from 6-7 p.m. Cost is $60.