ALBION — Healthy Northern Kennebec, with support from Lovejoy Health Center, will conduct a free six-week Cooking Matters course from 4-6 p.m. Thursdays, starting Thursday, at Albion Christian Church.

Topics discussed during this course include cooking tips and techniques, food safety, smart shopping tips, budgeting and how to encourage your family to try new foods. Each class will include hands-on learning, group discussion and nutrition information from a nutritionist. The course will be taught by a nutritionist and a cooking enthusiast.

For more information, or to register, contact Lovejoy Health Center at 437-9388.