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Spring 2010 Non Credit/Special Interest Class Schedule
Automotive
Commercial Driver’s License –CDL (A) course includes classroom as well as behind-the-wheel training. Cost:$1,250, includes 10 hours of driving instruction. (Does NOT include DOT physical or cost of CDL exam.) Room 502, McCarthy Hall, main campus. Instructors: Bill Tiffany and Garth Cartwright. Call (540) 863‐2919 for more information. Click here for registration information. Click here for detailed schedule of 2010 classes.
Auto Body Repair –Thursdays, Jan. 14 - March 18, 6:00‐9:00 p.m., $160. Botetourt Technical and Education Center, Fincastle. Instructor: Donal Sale. This class is currently full; call Non-Credit Coordinator Judy Clark at (540) 863-2863 for more information. (AUTO 1100-J1N, #71419) ) Click here for registration information.
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Astronomy
Stargazing for the Curious Skywatcher –Tuesdays, Feb. 2 - March 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p-m., Room 513, McCarthy Hall, main campus, $90, plus cost of book and planisphere (approx. $90). Tour the universe and learn how to see lunar craters , planets and their moons. Instructor: John Goss. (PHSC 1100-M1N, #71099) Click here for registration information.
Use that ‘Scope! Saturday, Jan. 23, 9:00 a.m. to noon, Moomaw Center (inclement weather date Jan. 30). $20. Instructor: John Goss. Get a new telescope for Christmas or perhaps you have one that's been in the closet for too long? Learn how to use that 'scope to find fun sky objects. Be sure to bring your telescope! (PHSC 1101-M1K, #71101) Click here for registration information.
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Computers
Computers for the Absolute Beginner Thursdays, Feb. 4 - 25, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Room 515, McCarthy Hall, main campus. $65, plus book,“Welcome to the World of Computers, 2nd Edition". If you have never turned on a computer or are totally intimidated by them, this course will get you started! Students will learn basic terminolog and how to navigate the Windows environment. Keyboarding skills are helpful. Instructor: Armilda Hayes. (ITEC 1101-M1N, #71036)
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Computers for the Advanced Beginner Thursdays, March 4-25, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Room 515, McCarthy Hall, main campus. $65 ,plus cost of book, "Welcome to the World of Computers, 2nd Ed.". For anone who has had the "absolute beginner" course or has some experience with computers and woudl liek to learn software applications, as well as how to safely surf the Internet and send and receive email. (ITEC 1101-M2N, #71040)
Computers for the Absolulte Beginner Tuesdays, March 9 - 30, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Bath County High School. Tuition: $65, plus cost of book, ,“Welcome to the World of Computers, 2nd Edition". If you have never turned on a computer or are totally intimidated by them, this course will get you started! Students will learn basic terminology and how to navigate the Windows environment. Keyboarding skills are helpful. (ITEC 1101-B1N, #71051)
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Computers for the Advanced Beginner
Tuesdays, April 13 – May 4, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., computer lab, Bath County High School. Tuition: $65, plus cost of book, “Welcome to the World of Computers”*. Joey Crawford. Four-week course for anyone who has had the “absolute beginner” course or has had some experience with computers and would like to learn software applications, as well as how to safely surf the Internet and send and receive email. Keyboarding skills are helpful. (ITEC 1101-B2N, #71054)
Computers for the Absolute Beginners Wednesdays, Sept. 16 – Nov. 4, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Room 907, Rockbridge Regional Center, Buena Vista. Tuition: $65, plus cost of book, “Welcome to the World of Computers”. Eight‐week course designed for anyone who has never used a mouse, keyboard or online features such as the Internet or email. If you have never turned on a computer or are totally intimidated by them, this course will get you started! (ITEC 1101-R1N, #75295)
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Computers for the Absolute Beginner
Tuesdays, Jan. 19 – March 9, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Room 907, Rockbridge Regional Center. Tuition: $65, plus cost of book, “Welcome to the World of Computers, 2nd Ed. ”. Instructor: Ed Mays. If you’ve never turned on a computer or are totally intimidated by them, this course will get you started! Keyboarding skills are helpful. (ITEC 1101-R1N, #71148)
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Intro to Computers I
Tuesdays, Jan. 19 – Feb. 9, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., Room 907,Rockbridge Regional Center.. Tuition: $65, plus cost of book, “Welcome to Microsoft Office 2007”*. For individuals with little experience with computers. Learn the basics, including software applications, using Microsoft Office 2007. Keyboarding skills are helpful. (ITEC 1101-R2N, #71148)
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Intro to Computers II
Tuesdays, Feb. 16 – March 9, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Room 907, Rockbridge Regional Center. Tuition: $65, plus cost of book* (same book is used for Intro I and II). A continuation of the Intro I course or for anyone who has a fundamental knowledge of computers, but wishes to learn the basics of Excel and PowerPoint. (ITEC 1101-R3N, #71150)
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Introduction to Computers for Senior Citizens Thursdays, Feb. 4 –March 11, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Room 223, Greenfield Education and Training Center, Daleville*. Tuition: $70, plus cost of book, “Welcome to the World of Computers, 2nd Edition”, available at the Greenfield Center. Instructor: Debbie Gilbert. This course is designed with the senior citizen in mind. If you’ve never used a mouse, keyboard or online features such as the Internet or email, or if you’ve never turned on a computer or are totally intimidated by one, this fun and exciting class will teach you how to get the most out of your computer. (ITEC 1101-G1D, #71417)
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Welcome to PowerPoint 2007, Level 1
Mondays, April 5-26, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., Room 515, McCarthy Hall, main campus, Clifton Forge.. Tuition: $85, plus cost of book, “Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Level 1” and flash drive**. Ed Mays. Learn how to create visually attractive electronic presentations, develop and manipulate slides, incorporate graphics and sound into presentations, and create charts and tables that can be used effectively when sharing data. (ITEC 1115-M1N, #71048)
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Welcome to PowerPoint, Level 1
Fridays, March 5 – 26, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Room 907, Rockbridge Regional Center. Tuition: $85, plus cost of book, “Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Level 1”* and flash drive**. Learn how to create visually attractive electronic presentations. Students will also learn how to develop and manipulate slides, incorporate graphics and sound into their presentations, and create charts and tables that can be used effectively when sharing data. (ITEC 1115-R1N, #71154)
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Microsoft Excel 2007, Level 1
Mondays, March 8 – 29, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., Room 515, McCarthy Hall.. Tuition: $85, plus cost of book, “Microsoft Excel 2007, Brief Series, Level 1”* and flash drive**. Ed Mays. Learn to design work sheets, work with formulas and functions and create charts with Microsoft Excel 2007. Students should have prior computer knowledge. (ITEC 1113-M1N, #71045)
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Microsoft Excel 2007, Level 1
Tuesdays, April 20 – May 11, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., Room 907, Rockbridge Regional Center. Tuition: $85, plus cost of book, “Microsoft Excel 2007, Brief Series, Level 1”* and flash drive**. Learn to design work sheets, work with formulas and functions and create charts with Microsoft Excel 2007. Students should have prior computer knowledge. (ITEC 1113-R1N, #71152)
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Welcome to Microsoft Word 2007, Level 1 Mondays, Feb. 1 – 22, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Room 515, McCarthy Hall. Tuition: $85, plus cost of book, “Microsoft Word 2007, Level 1”, and flash drive.** Ed Mays. Create, save and retrieve documents, generate business letters, develop a memorandum and report, and learn how to use mail merge. Basic keyboarding skills are needed due to the amount of word processing involved in creating documents. (ITEC 1105-M1N, #71042)
Welcome to Microsoft Word 2007, Level 1 Tuesdays, March 16 – April 13, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Room 907. (no class March 30). Tuition: $85, plus cost of book, “Microsoft Word 2007, Level 1”* and flash drive**. Learn how to create, save, and retrieve documents, generate business letters, develop a memorandum and report, and learn how to use mail merge. Basic typing (keyboarding) skills are needed due to the amount of word processing involved in creating documents. (ITEC 1105-R1N, #71151)
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Business, Finance
It's More Than “Antiques Road Show” A Brief Introduction to the World of Appraising Wednesdays, March 10 - April 14, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Room 912, Rockbridge Regional Center, Buena Vista. $85. Today, most of what’s in and around your house is worth as much or more than the house itself. Learn how to identify things of value, when you need to know what you own and how much it’s worth; how to track your possessions; the different values of things, what an appraiser can do and when to use one. Also included: how to care for your pricesless collectibles. Instructor Marcene J. Molinaro, ISA AM, is an accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers. (ARTS 1100-R1N), #71231) Click here for registration information.
Understanding Your Investments
Mondays, April 12 – May 3, 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Tuition: $60. Greenfield Education and Training Center, Daleville. In these harsh economic times, it’s even more important to invest your money wisely. This course will cover what the average person needs to know regarding his/her investments. Learn about equities, bonds and mutual funds, how the stock and bond markets work, ETFs versus stocks versus mutual funds (what's the difference in composition/expenses), hidden expenses in your 401k and 403b, differences between traditional and Roth IRAs, 529 plans for college, annuities and life insurance, hidden fees to avoid, online versus full-service brokerage firms, among other topics. Instructor Tonya Harper is a retired financial advisor for a major international brokerage firm. (FINL 1101-G1D, #71416) Click here for registration information.
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eBay Workshops
All of the following workshops will be taught by Tamra Cottrill, an Education Specialist trained by eBay.
Basics of Buying on eBay Sat., Feb 27, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Room 910. $40. Get started shopping on eBay! Register as a new eBay user, search items,understand listings, bidding, tracking your bids, paying, overview of PayPal. For the eBay beginner! (BUSC 1108-R1K, #71227)
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Basics of Selling on eBay Sat., March 6, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Room 910. $75. Open a seller account, do research and create llistings, improve listings with better descriptions and photography, set pricing, open and use a PayPal account, monitor your listings, complete transactions. Pre-requisites: eBay and email accounts. Students new to eBay are strongly encouraged to take the “Basics of Buying” course first. Provide an email account when registering. The instructor will communicate via email to students prior to the course. (BUSC 1108-R2K, #71228)
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eBay: Beyond the Basics Sat., May 8, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Room 910. $75. Start a business on eBay, increase sales with proven marketing techniques, find new sources of merchandise, open an eBay store, use listing tools to improve productivity, track sales with reports and research. Pre-requisites: Completion of Basics of Selling course or instructor approval. Provide an email account when registering. The instructor will communicate via email to students prior to the course. (BUSC 1108-R3K, #71229)
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Supervisory Skills Business Seminars -
Greenfield Education and Training Center, Daleville
Supervisory Skills Business Seminars
Wednesdays, Feb. 10, Feb. 24, March 10, March 24, April 7, and April 21, 9:00 a.m. to noon, Greenfield Education and Training Center, Daleville*. Facilitator: Charlotte Mason, PHR, Advantage Resource Group. Completion of all six seminars will lead to a Certificate of Completion from DSLCC. Seminars are $60 each, or register for all six seminars for $320. (BUSC 1122-G1D, #71403). The schedule:
●Introduction to Supervision Feb. 10. The role of the supervisor in today’s changing work environment, communicating effectively with employees & management, delegating & assigning tasks, identifying & solving problems, creating an environment of trust. $60. (BUSC 1122-G2D, #71404)
●Boosting Employee Motivation and Morale NEW!! Feb. 24. Productive, well-trained employees who work hard to perform at their best every day make an organization strong and successful. Effective motivational practices will create and sustain a positive work environment. The training will cover what employees want from their jobs, motivational techniques to achieve peak performance, and how to include motivation in your leadership style. $60. (BUSC 1122-G3D, #71406)
●Interviewing Skills March 10. Topics include the benefits of improved hiring skills, how to prepare behavioral interview questions, steps for conducting an effective interview, and hiring the best applicant for the job. $60. (BUSC 1122-G4D, #71409)
●Coaching Skills March 24. This session covers the difference between managing and coaching, the structure of the coaching conversation, and core and advanced coaching skills. Relevant case studies and role plays are used to transfer the coaching skills learned to actual workplace situations. $60. (BUSC 1122-G5D, #71410)
●Performance Evaluation April 7. Learn the primary payoffs of evaluations: setting performance standards, goals and action plans, preparation for an evaluation and conducting an effective meeting. $60. (BUSC 1122-G6D, #71411)
●Employee Discipline & Documentation April 21. Taking a systematic approach to employee discipline can protect the company from legal issues and provide guidance to improve performance. This session will include the benefits of good documentation, the use of an Incident Diary and how to conduct an effective disciplinary meeting. $60. (BUSC 1122-G7D, #71414)
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Creative Arts
Floral Design Wednesdays, Feb. 3 – April 14, 6:00 to 8:00 pm., Room 915, Rockbridge Regional Center. (no class March 10). Tuition, made payable to DSLCC: $150. For beginners. Learn principles of artistic design, materials used in arranging, flower preparation and the many styles of arrangements. Instructor Jessica Mills Kelly (left), who teaches horticulture at Rockbridge County High School, will collect a supplies fee of $100 the first night of class. (ARTS 1101-R1N, #71232)
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Introduction to Wine-Making Mondays, Feb. 1 – 22, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Room 388, Scott Hall, main campus, Clifton Forge. Tuition: $60. Instructor: Judson Howard (left). Learn to make wine at home with a variety of fruits, berries, concentrate and a wine kit. Howard has made a hobby of making delicious wine at home for the past 35 years. His entries have taken 1st, 2nd, 3rd and “Best in Show” at the West Virginia State Fair for the past two years. Students will learn about the equipment and supplies used in the process of wine-making (and the cost and where to purchase it), fermentation, bottling and storage. Due to the nature of the product being studied, participants must be at least 21 years of age to register.
(HOST 1108-M1N, #71120)
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Cake Decorating
Tuesdays, March 2-30, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Rockbridge Regional Center kitchen. Tuition: $60, plus cost of cake decorating kit ($25), which may be purchased the first night of class. For beginners. Learn to produce attractive and professional-looking cakes with basic techniques. Instructor: Vickie Chambers. (HOST 1100-R1N, #71233)
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Cake Decorating Thursdays, March 4 – April 1, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Moomaw Center, main campus. . (Class will meet in Room 513, McCarthy Hall, the first evening). Tuition: $60. Instructor: Beverly Taylor. For beginners. Learn to produce attractive and professional-looking cakes with basic techniques. Participants may purchase the cake decorating kit from “Picture This and More” for $25 the first night of class. (HOST 1100-M1N, #71118)
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Cooking / Entertaining
Cooking Classes with Pat Ohleger, chef/owner of the former “Main Street Market & Catering” in Lexington; current owner/ operator of “Uncorked” in Buena Vista. All classes will be held at the Rockbridge Regional Center in Buena Vista.
● Flavorful Soups -- Thursday, Feb. 18, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., $35/person – There is nothing better on a cold winter’s night than a hearty bowl of soup and this is the perfect time of year to make some. Students will learn to make Vietnamese Pho; Roasted Tomato Florentine; Broccoli, Cheese and Leek. (HOST 1101-R1N, #71233)
● “Wrap It Up!” -- Thursday, March 18, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.; $35/person. The current American food trend of stuffing flour tortillas with sandwich fillings and calling them wraps is not really a new one. For centuries, cooks from all over the world have been stuffing a variety of fillings into tasty “wraps”. Explore some of those traditions and learn to make Dolmas -- Stuffed Grape Leaves; French Crepes Piperade; and Asian Summer Rolls. (HOST 1101-R2N, #71235)
● Savory Sauces -- Thursday, April 15, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. $35/person. Sauces are really much easier than you may think and this class will take the fear out of making them. Make traditional sauces such as Bernaise, Bechamel and Hollandaise, and create some of their variations, as well as the even more creative pan sauces. (HOST 1101-R3N, #71236)
● Middle Eastern Cuisine -- Thursday, May 20, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., $40/person. Take a culinary trip to the exotic lands of the Middle East. Learn about some of their food traditions as you prepare Lamb Kibbeh, Tabouli, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Umm Ali. (HOST 1101-R4N, #71237)
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Exercise
Beginning Yoga Mondays, Feb. 1 - April 26 (no class March 8), 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. DSLCC Convocation Center gym, main campus, Clifton Forge. $85. Instructor: Pawan Kumar Yoga enhances strength, balance, breathing and relaxation while giving a sense of focused calm. Participants should bring a blanket, mat or large towel. (RECR 1101-M1N, #71076)Click here for registration information.
Shape Up for Summer!
Tuesdays, Feb. 2 - April 27 (no class March 9), 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. DSLCC gym, main campus Clifton Forge. $85. Certified fitness trainer Bruce Bryan offers this 12-week ultimate body-toning program Guaranteed to improve muscular strength and endurance, enhance cardio-vascular fitness, reduce stress levels, and even improve motor skills. Bryan uses a variety of exercise styles and routines change from week to week. (RECR 1109-M1D, #71068) Click here for registration information.
Ballroom Dance Saturdays, April 10 - May 1, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Moomaw Center, main campus, Clifton Forge. $85 per person. Join the national dance craze and learn to d the fox trot, waltz, rhumba, jitterbug and cha-cha with the Dance Master, Frank Roupas, and you won’t be watching everyone else have all the fun! These courses are intended for couples; singles are welcome but should bring a partner. (RECR 1102-M1K, #71079) Click here for registration information.
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Photography
Chuck Almarez is the instructor for all of the following photography courses.
How to Use Your Digital Camera Thursday, Jan. 28, 6:00 to 9:30 p.m., Room 908, Rockbridge Regional Center. . $25. Learn the nuts and bolts –the features and capabilities -- of that new digital camera you got for Christmas! Topics will include camera pre-sets, exposure, white balance, camera “shake”, and how to select correct shooting modes. Be sure to bring the camera to class, with your owner’s manual. (PHTG 1109-R1N, #71144) Click here for registration information.
Black and White Photography Thursdays, Feb. 4 – March 4, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Room 910.Rockbridge Regional Center. Tuition: $85. Learn to convert color digital photos into stunning black and white images that have the richness and tone of traditional silver-based prints. The course will review the basics of exposure and composition with an emphasis on b&w reproduction, and basic photo restoration and toning and coloring of b&w images. (PHTG 1107-R1N, #71145) Click here for registration information.
Image Restoration Thursdays, March 18 – April 15, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Room 910.Rockbridge Regional Center. Tuition: $85. This course will cover the tools and techniques used to enhance and restore photos -- from scanning to final output -- whether they are film, digital, or just old prints. Students are encouraged to bring their own photos. (PHTG 1111-R1N, #71146) Click here for registration information.
Beginning Photography and Digital Imaging Mondays, Feb. 1- April 5, 7:00 to 9:20 p.m. (no class March 8). Room 504, McCarthy Hall, main campus, Clifton Forge. . Tuition: $175, plus cost of book. The first half of this ten-week course will cover Beginning Photography, from the perspectives of a digital camera; in the second half students will learn to use Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 software to correct, enhance and manipulate images. Since this course focuses on the digital camera, students will need to be computer literate. Please ask for a handout from the instructor about class requirements when registering. Instructor: Chuck Almarez. (PHTG 1102-M1N, #71056)
How to Use Your Digital Camera Tuesday, Jan. 26, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m., Room 513, McCarthy Hall, main campus ,Clifton Forge. . $25. Learn the nuts and bolts –the features and capabilities -- of that new digital camera you got for Christmas! Topics will include camera pre-sets, exposure, white balance, camera “shake”, and how to select correct shooting modes. Be sure to bring it to class, with your owner’s manual. Instructor: Chuck Almarez. (PHTG 1109-M1N, #71061)
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Music
Private Violin Lessons
Private Violin Lessons Three six-week sessions, Tuesday evenings: Jan. 19 - Feb. 23; March 2 - April 13 (no class March 30); April 20 – May 25. Tuition per six-week session: $225. Location: Room 515, McCarthy Hall. Learn to play the violin -- or play it better -- in these 30-minute one-on-one lessons with Jaime Letourneau. Open to anyone 5 years of age or older; all levels, including first-timers. Students should register by Jan. 15 in order to procure a rental instrument. Contact the instructor at jaimeletourneau@mac.com to schedule lesson times; register for the course by contacting DSLCC Non-Credit Coordinator at (540) 863-2863 or email jclark@dslcc.edu . (MUSC 1102-M1N, #71084)
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Violin “Petting Zoo”! Tuesdays, Feb. 2 – April 13, 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. (no class March 30). Room 515, McCarthy Hall. Tuition: $150. Beginning group violin lessons for children grades 3 - 5, with Jaime Letourneau, who holds a Masters in Music Degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. The class will be a fun introduction to violin culminating in a performance on April 13. Register by Jan. 20 in order for rental instruments to be procured. (MUSC 1102-M4N, #71099)
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Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Thursday, April 22, 6:00 to 9:30 p.m., Room 502, McCarthy Hall. Instructor: David Haynes. If you yearn to experience the joy of playing piano, but don’t want years of weekly lessons, this one-evening workshop is for you! Learn chords, not notes, in this fun beginning class in chord piano techniques, along with many insider secrets on how to embellish songs. Tuition is $50, payable to DSLCC; a $25 materials fee for a 32-page workbook and a 68-minute practice CD will be collected by the instructor the night of the class.
Participants who do not have basic knowledge of a keyboard, or where middle “C” is, may send a self-addressed stamped envelope for a free pamphlet to Music Masters, 90 Molly Lane, Ringgold, GA, 30736, and register for this class with confidence! (MUSC 1100-M1N, #71097)
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Woodworking
Woodworking –
Thursdays, Jan. 14 - March 18, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., $155. Botetourt Technical and Education Center, Fincastle.. Instructor: Phillip Simmons. Designed to develop skills for both beginning & advanced woodworking & cabinet-making students. Basic instruction on technique & safety in the use of woodworking equipment & construction of projects will be covered. Students will be responsible for purchasing their own fasteners, glue and finishing materials, as well as project materials. (WOOD 1100-J1N, #71419)
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SAT Prep
SAT I Prep
Prepare for the SAT I exam in this intense, two-week, 4-session evening workshop, held on the DSLCC main campus in Clifton Forge.. Students must register through the DSLCC non-credit program and may purchase the practice workbook, The Official SAT Study Guide for the New SAT, in the DSLCC Bookstore. Dates for the spring course will be announced through the local schools. Tuition: $65. Instructor: Kristy Casstevens.
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Spanish
Spanish Conversational Skills (Beginner) Thursdays, Feb. 4 – April 15, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (No class March 11). Tuition: $120, plus cost of accompanying book. Room 202, Backels Hall. Instructor: Jose Aragones. Ten-week course for beginning students. Some grammar is included, but emphasis is on the spoken language. Students may be required to purchase a textbook, which will be available at the DSLCC bookstore (SPAN 1100-M1N, #71063)
Spanish II/Intermediate Spanish Wednesdays, Feb. 3 - April 14, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (No class March 10). Tuition: $120. Instructor: Jose Aragones. Room 388, Scott Hall. For students who have had some instruction in Spanish – either Spanish conversational skills or Spanish I or even high school Spanish – and would like to continue their skills. Students may be required to purchase a textbook, which will be available at the DSLCC bookstore. (SPAN 1100-M2N, #71065)
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Spanish Conversational Skills Mondays, Feb. 1- April 12, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (no class March 8) Room 912, Rockbridge Regional Center. For beginners. Tuition: $120. With Dr. Ron Gravatt. (SPAN 1100-R1N, #71224)
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Spanish “Chat” Class Thursdays, Feb. 4 -25, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Room 936. Rockbridge Regional Center Tuition: $45. Designed for those who have taken Dr. Gravatt’s “Spanish Conversational Skills” class or have had Spanish in the recent past and would like to brush up on skills by putting into practice what they’ve learned. Students will talk about current events, everyday comings and goings, and anything else of interest in a casual environment – all in Spanish, of course! (SPAN 1100-R2N, #71225)
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Italian
Bath County High School
Italian Conversational Skills Tuesdays, March 9 – May 4 (no class April 6), 6:00 to 8:00 pm., BCHS. Tuition: $120. Instructor: Francesca DiBenedetto. For beginners. Some grammar is included, but the emphasis is on the spoken language. No textbook required, but participants are encouraged to purchase an Italian/English dictionary and a notebook; they are also welcome to bring a tape recorder. (ITAL 1100-B1N, #71068)
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Lifestyles / Recreation
Dining Etiquette (For Adults)
Saturday, March 6, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., Room 502, McCarthy Hall. Tuition: $35 (includes lunch). Instructor: Dianne Garcia (right). This afternoon tutorial will help you feel confident attending business functions, wedding parties or any social gathering. Topics: invitations, host/hostess and guest duties, table manners, napkins, silverware and china, being served and serving yourself, difficult-to-eat foods, do’s and don’ts of dining, tipping and thank-you notes. Garcia is a certified Tea and Etiquette and Tea Consultant and founder of “Everyday Elegance” in Covington.
(HOST 1109-M1K, #71399)
Introduction to the Game of Poker Fridays, Feb. 5 – 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Room 509, McCarthy Hall. Tuition: $25. Instructor: Chuck Bartocci. This course is for those who don’t know the difference between Phil Ivey and Poison Ivy, but will also help the poker players who wish to hone their skills. This course is designed to improve your game-playing ability and will not in any way be a forum to promote gambling. Participants should be 21 years of age or older. Bartocci has played the game informally for years, but also has played competitively in Las Vegas, Cripple Creek and various casinos in Michigan. (RECR 1112-M1N, #71081)
It's More Than “Antiques Road Show” A Brief Introduction to the World of Appraising Wednesdays, March 10 – April 14, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Room 912. , Rockbridge Regional Center, Buena Vista. $85. Today, most of what’s in and around your house is worth as much or more than the house itself. Learn how to identify things of value, when you need to know what you own and how much it’s worth; how to track your possessions; the different values of things, what an appraiser can do and when to use one. Instructor Marcene J. Molinaro, ISA AM, is an accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers. (ARTS 1100-R1N), #71231) cancelled Click here for registration information
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Beekeeping
Wednesdays, Feb. 3 – March 3, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Room 912. Tuition: $90. Instructor: Lannie Ballard. For those with no experience in beekeeping. The class will be taught in part using the video, “A Year in the Life of an Apiary”, by Dr. Keith Delaplane, a professor & life-long beekeeper at the U. of Georgia. Topics covered: where to buy the supplies; assembling equipment; obtaining the bees; getting bees installed and established in first hive; managing them through the first year. (AGNR 1100-R1N, #71226)
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Motorcycle Rider Safety Courses –
Spring/Summer courses: courses: March 26-28 (TRNS 1100-R1K, #71238); April 23-25 (TRNS 1100-R2K, #71239); May 21-23. Fridays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Room 905, RRC; Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Lee-Hi Travel Plaza, Lexington. Tuition: $120. Participants must have a driver’s license or learner’s permit. Passing the written and riding skills tests earns participants a 30-day DMV motorcycle license. Motorcycles and helmets provided. Class size is limited to 12. Note: These classes fill up quickly.
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