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Explore a New Hobby
Burlap Door Hangers
Adorable Halloween door hangers made
with paint, burlap and stuffed with plastic
bags. Choose a fun design to create and
take home. Please bring plastic bags.
Tuesday, 9/27/16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $20
includes all supplies, Columbus Business
Center, north entrance of NPPD, Susan
Schoenhofer
Creating Beautiful
Words and Phrases
Melted Wine Bottles
Learn how to create an unusual serving
dish, a unique keepsake or holiday gift by
"slumping" the bottle. Please bring two
clear or lightly colored bottles. Please have
the bottles clean and remove all labels.
Thursday, 10/13/16, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $25,
Red Apple Ceramics, Doris Lux
Calligraphy is an elegant form of
handwriting as letters delicately flow
across a personal note or invitation. It
is an ancient art form that now has a
modern touch as reflected in a sample
of Miranda's work above.
Miranda is excited to teach the basics
of calligraphy - how to hold the pen,
control the flow of ink, form upper and
lower case letters - all presented in a
creative atmosphere.
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Presented by:
Miranda Griffiths
10 a.m. - Noon
$60 (includes class fee and all supplies)
Please see a feature of Miranda on the
back cover.
To register for a class, please call Karen Mroczek,
Extended Learning Services at 402-562-1249. or email [email protected]
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"N" For Nebraska Huskers
Show your spirit by
displaying an eye
catching "N" on
your front door.
Thursday, 9/1/16,
6:30-8 p.m., $20
includes supplies,
CCC-Business Center NPPD Building,
Susan Schoenhofer
DIY Pumpkins
T-shirt
Quilt
Presented by
Cindy Wagner
Tuesday, Sept. 20
6-8 p.m.
& 4 additional hours
of individual
instruction
$65 per person
Do you have a few
pumpkins at home
that look worn or in
need
of
some
character?
Bring
your pumpkins to
class or we can
provide them, too.
Choose three ways
to spice up your pumpkins: fabric, paint,
paper, a sweater sleeve.
Monday, 10/3/16, 6-8 p.m., $25 includes
all supplies, CCC-Business Center, NPPD
Building, Susan Schoenhofer
If you have or your
child has hung on to
those beloved T-shirts from clubs, activities
and events for years, now is the time to gather
your favorites together into a t-shirt quilt.
Recycled Fabric Clutch
The first night of class Cindy will cover concept,
measuring, cutting and piecing. Please bring
(9-15 T-shirts washed and dried WITHOUT
fabric softener or dryer sheets and items from
the supply list given at registration. During the
first night you will sign up for individualized lab
time to work four additional hours on your
T-shirt quilt with Cindy. Class held at Columbus
Business Center, north entrance of NPPD.
Just in time for the holidays! Create a
one-of-a-kind clutch from recycled
decorator fabric and notions. Fabric will be
provided but you also can bring your own.
Monday, 10/24/17, 6:30-8 p.m., $23
includes supplies, CCC-Business Center,
NPPD Building, Susan Schoenhofer
Join expert T-shirt quilter, Cindy Wagner, as
she demonstrates step-by-step how to make a
memory quilt from your collection. Even if
you've never made a quilt before, if you can
sew a straight line on a sewing machine, you
can make a T-shirt quilt! You will be able to get
started on the process under Cindy's guidance
and be ready to complete the quilt on your
own.
Basics of Handbuilt Pottery
Learn how to make beautiful pieces of art with simple tools and your hands. Linda Wheatley, will
demonstrate three methods: pinchpot, coiling and slab technique. Each student will take home
three pieces of amazing pottery.
Mondays, 9/12/16, 9/19/16 & 10/10/16, 6:30-9 p.m., $75 includes all supplies, Red Apple
Ceramics, Class size: minimum of 6, maximum of 12. Please register by 9/2/16. Thank you.
To register for a class, please call Karen Mroczek,
Extended Learning Services at 402-562-1249. or email [email protected]
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Painted Furniture Workshop
Saturday, 9/24/16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Columbus Campus, $50 (lunch included),
Mickey Leptak
Painting furniture is just as popular as ever! Mickey Leptak, who has 50
years in furniture refinishing will cover the do's and don'ts of prepping
the piece, types of paints, applying the paint, distressing, waxing,
glazing and so much more. Please bring a small table or chair to work
on. Supply list provided.
Fall Gardening
— Fall Combo: Vegetables & Bulbs
Continue your joy of gardening well into the fall season
thrive. There is an abundance of seasonal vegetables that
thrive in "cooler" weather such as beets, broccoli, cabbage,
lettuce, spinach, to name a few. Learn about the varieties,
soil preparation, protection from the first frost. Fall is also
the ideal time for planting fall bulbs such as daffodils, crocus,
hyacinths, tulips. Learn the secrets to producing amazing
spring color by planting fall bulbs.
Monday, 8/29/16, 6-8 p.m., $25
— The Art of Pickling
Do you have an overabundance of vegetables and don't know what to do with them? Try
pickling! It is a tasty option for vegetables such as fresh peppers, beets, cucumbers,
green beans and others. Recipes will be shared and sampling encouraged.
Monday, 9/26/16, 6-8 p.m., $25
— Cement Draped Fabric Garden Pots
A cement draped fabric garden pot is constructed much like a hypertufa. Each garden
pot is totally unique and different. Students will each make a garden pot so wear
appropriate clothing. Marilyn will also demonstrate how to make leaf castings.
Instructions provided. Monday, 10/17/16, 6-8 p.m., $35 includes all supplies
All classes will be taught by Marilyn Schmit, Master Gardener
at the CCC-Business Center, north entrance of NPPD
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Our community education program is a self-supporting
program. We rely upon you to help us spread the word
about our class offerings which enrich our community.
Thank you!
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Basics of Entrepreneurship
Thought about starting a new business or
have recently begun a new business?
Students will learn how to research
markets, compare competition and
establish valuable networks. Learn about
legal issues, marketing plans, social
media,
mass
media,
websites,
accounting, insurance, and financing.
Students will clarify their business
concept, mission statement and
company identify to build a business plan.
Instructor: Doris Lux, $281 includes
textbook, Wednesdays, 9/7/16- 11/2/16,
6-9:30 p.m., Columbus Business Center,
north entrance of NPPD
ACT Prep Course
Designed to assist you in the area of
ACT general "Score High" skills: Math,
Reading, English and Science.
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Reading & English
Dick Lundquist - Instructor
and
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Math & Science
Ben Barber - Instructor
5-7 p.m.
Scotus Central High School
1554-18th Avenue, Columbus, NE
This workshop will include:
— helpful handouts
— specific skill techniques that will be
practiced
— pizza and refreshments served
— material that is specifically geared
towards helping each student attain
the highest possible score on the ACT
$30 for both sessions
Pre-registration is required. Please
call Karen Mroczek at 402-562-1249
to request a registration form.
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Photography
Alan Mais "The Camera Doctor" from
Kearney, Nebraska will be presenting the
photography classes which will be held at
the Columbus Business Center, north
entrance of NPPD. (All classes are for DSLR
cameras - cameras with removable lenses)
¡ Beginning Digital Camera
Topics to be covered are the basics of
taking pictures digitally, hands-on
operation of your camera, available
accessories, troubleshooting, and learning
how to take the pictures you want.
Mondays, 9/19/16 & 9/26/16, 5:30-7:00
p.m., $67 per person
¡ Beyond The Kit Lens, Choosing Your
Next Lens
Whether it be portrait, sports, nature or a
lens that you can use for all occasions, your
camera can only take as good of pictures as
your lens will let it. We will cover lens
options and how to select the best one for
your memories. Bring your camera.
Monday, 9/19/16, 7:30-9 p.m., $37 per
person
¡ Guaranteed Better Photography
Designed for the novice or the advanced,
you will learn how you can immediately get
better photos - guaranteed, while
improving your shooting techniques. We
will cover topics such as holding the
camera, tricks for sharper images, using
dramatic light, developing your eye
exposure, white balance and more.
Monday, 9/26/16, 7:30-9 p.m., $37 per
person
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Computer Classes
All computer classes are taught on Windows 7 platform.
Skills learned can be adapted to other MS platforms.
All classes will be taught by Debb Wolfe
and held at the Columbus Business Center, North Entrance of NPPD.
Intro to the Computer - Tuesday/Thursday, September 27 & 29, 9-11 a.m., $26
Get familiar with the computer equipment and terminology used to understand the purpose of
the computer and all that it can be used for. Learn how to use the mouse and understand some of
the basic keys/functions on the keyboard.
Computer Fundamentals - Wednesdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 & Nov. 2 & 9, 9-11 a.m., $78
(includes cost of workbook)
Prerequisites: Completion of Intro to the Computer or equivalent skills.
Whether you want to know how to use the computer for home or to gain skills for the workforce,
this six week class will cover the absolute basics of what you need to know the most! Learn how to
compose a basic letter, save files, access the Internet and use email.
All students must have a solid understanding
of how to use the computer to take any of the following classes.
Introduction to Microsoft Software Basics - Thursday, Sept. 29, 6-8 p.m., $30
This class is for the beginner who has never used MS Excel or Word programs before, and wants to
learn the absolute basics. You will learn how to access the software programs and interpret the
screen layouts. Focus is placed on the HOME tab used within all of Microsoft’s software programs
(font style, font size, bold, italicize, underline, change color, etc).
NOTE: If you are planning on attending the MS Word and/or MS Excel classes – these basic skills are
required.
MS Excel Basics - Tuesday/Thursday, October 4 & 6, 6-8 p.m., $40
Prerequisites: Completion of Intro to MS Software Basics class on
September 29th or equivalent skills.
Learn how to build a worksheet from scratch and use formulas to create an Excel database.
MS Word Basics - Tuesday/Thursday, October 11, 13, 18 & 20, 6-8 p.m., $60
Prerequisites: Completion of Intro to MS Software Basics class on Sept. 29th or equivalent skills.
Take your current MS Word skills to the next level. Learn how to use the cut, copy and paste
functions; how to insert photos and graphics; and how to use the table function.
Anything and Everything to Do with Your Pictures Using a Computer - Tuesday/Thursday,
Oct. 25, 27 & Nov. 1, 9-11 a.m. or 6-8 p.m., $50
Learn how to organize digital files, transfer your files from your camera to your computer,
move around your digital files, delete digital files, order prints on-line, scan pictures and save to
your computer, attach a picture to an email and save a picture sent to you in an email.
Sharing Pictures on Facebook - Thursday, Nov. 3, 9-noon or 6-9 p.m., $35
Learn how to view pictures, save pictures from fb to your computer, delete picture posts from
your timeline, change your cover photo, change your profile picture, post a picture and create a
photo album on Facebook. NOTE: Students MUST bring their IDs and passwords with them to the
class for their Facebook account.
To register for a class, please call Extended Learning Services at 402-562-1249. or email [email protected]
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Computer Classes
To take any of these classes, you must bring your own iPad (excludes iPad PRO), and have an
established Apple account. Students must bring their Apple ID and password with them to each class.
All classes will be taught by Debb Wolfe
and held at the Columbus Business Center, North Entrance of NPPD.
Getting to Know Your iPad - Mon., Wed. & Fri., Sept. 26, 28 & 30, 9-11 a.m. or 6-8 p.m., $50
This class introduces the student to all the hardware, functions and applications associated with
using the iPad.
Anything and Everything to Do with Your Pictures Using an iPad - Tuesday/Thursday,
11/8/16, 11/15/16 & 11/17/16, 9-11 a.m. or 6-8 p.m., $50
Prerequisites: Completion of Getting to Know Your iPad or equivalent skills. Also, knowledge of
how to use the internet and email accounts.
You want to take pictures and videos, but how do you look at them afterwards? Where and how
do you store your pictures/videos? Do you have pictures that you have taken on your iPad, and
you want to get prints ordered on-line? Or, maybe you want to share your photos in an email. This
class will show you how to do all of that. You will learn how to take a picture, edit, locate, make it
your wallpaper, assign a picture to your contacts, order prints, or send in an email. We will also
discuss storage options (iCloud, etc).
How to Use the FACETIME and MESSAGES apps - Wednesday, 11/16/16, 6-8 p.m., $30
Whether it be for private conversations or messages that you want to send to a contact or you
want to ask someone to join a conference call, these two apps will allow you to communicate
through the iPad. This class will introduce you to Facetime & Messages apps. Review of the
CONTACTS app will also be done.
Look at our other computer classes that are available to you!
l Facebook l Pinterest l Photoshop Elements
These classes can be scheduled either in the morning, afternoon or evening on a Monday or
Wednesday. Just let us know what will work for you and the topic you are interested in. When we
have 4-5 students we will schedule a class at the convenient Columbus Business Center located at
the north entrance of NPPD.
Two hands-on workshops where participants will learn how to work with QuickBooks
software. Participants must have computer experience and should have a basic
understanding of accounting. Instructor: Christine Kouma
Basic QuickBooks: 2015
Monday, Aug. 29, Sept. 5 & 12, 6-8:30 p.m., $138 includes textbook
Topics covered include: setting up a company, inventory, invoicing, processing payments,
bank accounts and paying bills.
QuickBooks Accounting: 2015
Mondays, Nov. 7, 14 & 21, 6-8:30 p.m., $138 includes textbook
Topics covered include: memorizing transactions, customizing forms, creating
reports, sales tax, payroll, and online banking.
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Health
Positive Change for an Empowered Life
Are you tired of self-sabotage? Is it difficult
for you to embrace the positive? This class
will allow you to lead an empowered life.
Discover the you through positive mind-set
practices. This class will be led by Stacie,
mind-set performance coach. You will focus
on ways to change your ego, break negative
self-abuse tactics that keep you from moving
forward on the positive changes you need to
make in your life. Please bring notebook and
pen to class to practice journaling.
Tuesday, 10/18/16, 6-8:30 p.m., $29 per
student, Stacie Widhelm, CCC-Columbus
North Education, Room 904. This workshop
will be broadcast live from the Grand Island
Campus.
American Heart Association Disclaimer: The
American Heart Association strongly
promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS,
ACL and PALS and has developed instructional
materials for this purpose. Use of these
materials in an educational course does not
represent course sponsorship by the
American Heart Association, and any fees
charged for such a course do not represent
income to the Association. All CPR
Classes/First Aid Classes are held at Columbus
Community Hospital in the Prairie Room.
Thursdays, Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6,
6-8 p.m., $75 person
Basic Life Support CPR
2 sessions, CCH-Platte Room,
Thursday & Tuesday, 9/1/16 &
9/6/16; Wednesday & Tuesday,
10/5/16 & 10/11/16; Thursday,
11/3/16 & 11/10/16; Thursday,
12/1/16 & 12/8/16, CCH-Prairie
Room,7-10 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.
Intro to Sign Language II
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Intro to Sign Language I
Thursdays, Oct. 20, 27, Thursdays, Nov. 3 & 10,
6-8 p.m., $75 per person
Both classes will be held at the
Columbus Business Center, north
entrance of NPPD, 1415-17 Street
Learn the basics of the beautiful language of
signing a simple, interactive format. Learn
American Sign Language signs for introductions,
asking questions, fingerspelling the alphabet,
learning signs for categories of people, food and
drink, colors, numbers and animals.
The instructor, Mrs Karen Blank, has been using
sign language professionally for many years in a
variety of settings. Currently, she is working as
an educational and private practice interpreter.
She holds educational, state and national
interpreting certifications.
Students will be responsible for purchasing the
book on-line. The book used for class is Signing
Illustrated (Revised Edition): The Complete
Learning Guide by Mickey Flodin (light green
and yellow cover.)
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Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED
2 sessions, 7 hours, $62, CCH-Platte
Room, Tuesday, 9/13/16 & 9/20/16;
Thursday,
10/6/16,
10/13/16;
Tuesday, 11/8/16 & 11/15/16;
Tuesday, 12/6/16 & 12/13/16, Prairie
Room
Call Mary Speicher at 402-562-1214 or
877-222-0780 ext. 1214 for more
information or to register for a CPR or First
Aid class.
76–Hour Nursing Assistant
The 76–Hour Nursing Assistant course
meets all Nebraska DHHS requirements
for people who wish to be employed as
a nurse’s aid. Call 562-1225 or
877-222-0780, ext. 1225 for registration
dates and times. Cost is $382.
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Medication Aide Course
This 40-hour training prepares the
student to acquire the medication
administration competencies required
to work in a long term career or other
health care facility. Call 402-562-1225 or
877-222-0780, ext. 1225 for registration
dates and times. Cost is $360.
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Central Community College cares about our water, energy, land use,
natural and built environment, and community health. For our
communities and ultimately the world at large, we believe
environmental sustainability is important, and is connected to social
and economic sustainability. At CCC we define environmental
sustainability as meeting “the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (1987 Brundtland
report). Our “3C Initiative” is our collective efforts across CCC to build the culture, knowledge and
practices for a sustainable future. Join us in this important journey.
Come learn with us as part of our Sustainability Leadership Presentation Series! It is free and
open to the public. Go to www.cccneb.edu/SLPS for more information.
Green leaves identify “3C Initiative” classes that include an element or focus on
environmental sustainability. The more detailed the leaf, the more a class incorporates
environmental sustainability education or behaviors. 3C Initiative classes offered this semester are:
How To Register For A Class
It's so easy to do!
1 Call Extended Learning Services at 402-562-1249 or 1-877-222-0780, ext. 1249 and give
name, address, home and/or work phone number and class choice.
2 You may also register on-line with instant enrollment (excluding the HyVee cooking classes).
3 A representative from the Extended Learning Services Department will attend the first
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class meeting. Each student will be requested to complete a college registration form
along with collecting payment for the class. Social Security numbers or CCC Student ID #
will be requested along with birthdate.
A reminder card will be mailed to you. You will also be notified if a class needs to be
cancelled. Please register early as we must cancel classes that do not have sufficient
enrollments.
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Introducing another convenient way to register for classes!
Instant Enrollment
Go to our web site: www.cccneb.edu/commed, find the link titled "Details about instant Enrollment."
Click on the link and you will get step-by-step directions to help walk you through the online registration
process.
Enter your CCC ID number or your Social Security # and the first letter of your first name.
A search for classes screen will appear. You can search by key words or by the category drop-down
menu. When you select a category, a list of classes will appear. Select your class and continue to follow
the prompts.
An email address and credit card are required to register on-line. A confirmation of your registration will
be emailed to you.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Central Community College (CCC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, sexual
orientation, disability, or other factors prohibited by law, in matters of employment, admissions, financial aid, or other activities and opportunities as set forth in
compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. Any person having inquiries concerning Central Community College compliance with Title II, Title IV, Title
I, Title IX, the Age Discrimination Act, and/or Section 504 should contact: Vice President of Human Resources, 3134 W Highway 34, PO Box 4903, Grand Island NE
68802-4903, 308-398-7325, [email protected].
Persons seeking further information concerning career and technical education offerings at Central Community College and any specific pre-requisite criteria for the
various programs of study should contact: Marketing and Public Relations Director, 3134 W Highway 34, PO Box 4903, Grand Island NE 68802-4903, 308-398-4222,
[email protected]. To obtain this information in a language other than English or in an alternative format email [email protected] or call 308-398-7355.
To support a healthy environment and prepare students for tobacco-free workplaces, Central Community College has implemented a campus-wide tobacco free policy.
Thank you for doing your part to not use tobacco and alternative tobacco products on any college property, buildings, or parking lots. Your cooperation is appreciated!
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