october 2014 upcoming classes

UPCOMING CLASSESBusiness & Community Education

AllianceGROW Nebraska MarkeTECH Workshop

BridgeportAdult EducationEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)

ChadronQuickBooks™ Basics

GordonAdult Education

KimballAdult Education

ScottsbluffAccess IAccess IIAdult EducationBasic Nursing AssistantBattenberg Lace Medallion (Embroidery)

Beginning Excel 2013Bob Ross PaintingBrownfields Redevelopment Funding WorkshopCamp ConnectCandlewicking EmbroideryCPR/First AidCreate a Yarn BasketDigital Camera IDrivers Education Embroider A Blackwork BiscornuFamily History Basics

Glass EtchingGolden Oldies Intro to ComputersGROW Nebraska MarkeTECH WorkshopHow to Feel Good & Stay Positive

No Matter What (8 to Great)Intermediate ExcelMedication AideMicrosoft PowerPointMovie MakerOneNotePanhandle Planning WorkshopQuickBooks™ BasicsReal Estate Continuing EducationSkype™ZUMBA®

SidneyAdult EducationEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)GROW Nebraska MarkeTECH WorkshopWomen, Handguns & Safety

Classes At A Glance

Alliance308.763.2002

GROW Nebraska MarkeTECH WorkshopHelp GROW your business at a GROW Nebraska MarkeTECH workshop. Connecting marketing and technology in your business has never been easier! Discover what works and what doesn’t, how to optimize your website, how to target the right customer for your business, how to engage clients with email marketing, how to drive more sales, and when to use text message marketing and mobile coupons. For more information or to register, visit GROWNebraska.org. Date: Oct 28Time: 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.Cost: $35Location: WNCC Alliance Campus

Chadron308.763.2002

QuickBooks™ BasicsAre you new to QuickBooks™? Would you like to learn how to set up QuickBooks™ to make it more effective for you or your business? Jerry Terwilliger, a REAP specialist, teaches the basics of QuickBooks™ in a one-day mini session. Five laptops are available for students or bring your own laptop with QuickBooks™ 2012 or newer. Please Note: This class does not cover taxes or payroll deduction.*Date: Oct 14 or Nov 18 or Dec 4Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $35Location: Chadron State College, Burkhiser Building, Room 210

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OCTOBER 2014

Class Descriptions

For More Information, please visit GROWNebraska.org or contact:Janell Anderson Ehrke, GROW Nebraska308-493-5394 or [email protected]

Sponsored by Western Nebraska Community College, Nebraska Lottery, University of Nebraska Extension, REAP, Constant Contact, and Business Connections

Help GROW Your Businessat a GROW Nebraska

MarkeTECH Workshop

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Connecting Marketing and Technology in your business has never been easier! Discover: •Whatworksandwhatdoesn’t. •Howtooptimizeyourwebsite. •Howtotargettherightcustomerfor your business. •Howtoengageclientswithemail marketing. •Howtodrivemoresales. •Whentousetextmessagemarketing and mobile coupons.

Tuesday, October 28 Scottsbluff, NE 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. MST - Check In8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MST - WorkshopatJohnN.HarmsAdvancedTechnologyCenter2620 College Park, Scottsbluff, Nebraska Tuesday, October 28 Alliance, NE 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. MST - Check In3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m MST - Workshopat 371 College Drive, Alliance, NebraskaWednesday, October 29 Sidney, NE8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. MST - Check In8:30 am to 12:00 pm MST - Workshopat 1750 Sweet Water, Sidney, Nebraska

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Western Nebraska Community CollegeRural Enterprise Assistance ProjectUniversity of Nebraska Extension

Scottsbluff308.635.6700

CPR/First AidInstruction on the basic information in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid for first responders and initiators to incidents. Results in basic two-year certification for the skills required to perform CPR and first aid skills in the field. Date: Oct 1 or Nov 5Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $35Location: Harms Center

Digital Camera IDevelop your skills in composing and taking photographs. Shoot photographs with your digital camera and experiment with zoom lenses, exposure modes, flash, and image quality. This class uses Adobe Photoshop Elements 11.0 to crop, manipulate, improve, print, and email images. Learn to use all features of your camera including basic rules for composition and how to avoid common mistakes.Date: Oct 2 - 30Days: THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $104, Gold Card members $16.50Location: Harms Center

Bob Ross PaintingBob Ross believed that everyone who wanted to paint, could paint like a natural with the right tools and a little encouragement. Come and experience the joy and confidence of painting a beautiful landscape using the Ross wet on wet technique.Date: Oct 4 or Nov 15 or Dec 6Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $70 per classLocation: Harms Center

Movie MakerThis course is an entry-level computer course. Students learn to do video editing, which combines photographs, video clips, and sounds and formats them as a movie. Titles, transitions, and effects are also added to make the movie look more professional. Students learn how to save the final project in a format that can readily be shared online.

Date: Oct 6 - Nov 3Day: MTime: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.Cost: $30Location: Harms Center

Beginning Excel 2013This course is an entry-level spreadsheet course. Students learn to use simple formulas, format a spreadsheet, create a chart, and link worksheets together. Application projects vary to meet the needs of the class.Date: Oct 7 - 21Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

orDate: Nov 4 - 18Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members: $16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Microsoft PowerPointThis course focuses on the use of presentation media software. Students learn to create high quality, visually pleasing, and informative presentations. They edit and format slides; work with clip art, pictures, and WordArt; use drawing tools; work with tables and charts; and prepare and run a slide show. Application projects vary to meet the needs of the class.Date: Oct 7 - 21Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members: $16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Family History BasicsThis course teaches the ABCs of family history and genealogy research. If you have ever wanted to find out about your ancestry and just don’t know where to begin, this is the class for you. Learn about the family history research process which enables you to build an accurate picture of whom your ancestors were and from where they came. Learn how to organize your research and where to look for information on your ancestors. There is an introduction to both web-based and stand-alone computer software to assist your efforts. By the end of the class, enjoy a fully constructed research notebook on your family and family history research in the Nebraska panhandle. This notebook assists you in determining research tools needed for your research in other areas of the United States and beyond. Materials Needed: Please bring a 1.5 inch 3-ring (preferably heavy duty D ring) notebook with a 10-tab divider set to the first class. This notebook becomes your final project. Date: Oct 7 – Nov 1Day: T (The last class, Nov 1, meets on Saturday from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.)Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $15Location: Harms Center

Brownfields Redevelopment Funding WorkshopCommunity development leaders learn about financial and technical assistance available in Nebraska to facilitate assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment of brown fields. For

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REGISTRATION: There is no charge and lunch is provided, but registration is still required! To register for the Scottsbluff satellite location, visit ksutab.org/education/workshops.Date: Oct 8Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: Harms Center

Candlewicking Embroidery Candlewicking is a form of embroidery done with heavy thread on muslin. Designs featured floral, insects, pine trees, Pennsylvania Dutch or Colonial American. No previous embroidery experience is required. Materials kit includes, fabric, candlewick thread, needle, needle threader, 2 patterns and illustrated instructions. A few straight pins for fastening fabric to pattern are optional. Date: Oct 8Day: WTime: 8:30-11:30 a.m.Cost $10, plus $10.00 materials fee payable to instructor.

Panhandle Planning WorkshopAll involved with planning and zoning are invited to attend. This workshop is an opportunity for new planners to learn the basics and for others to engage with regional and statewide professionals to deepen their knowledge. Full scholarships available for planning commissioners through APA. For more information or to register, call 308.436.6584.Date: Oct 10Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Cost: $25Location: Harms Center

Camp ConnectThis is a day camp for diabetic children ages 6-12 years old. Life Change Connection Foundation is taking pre-registrations for this event. Attendees must register at lifechangeconnection.org.Date: Oct 11Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Location: Trails West YMCA Camp

Access IThis course is an entry-level database class

designed to enable students to create a database to track personal or business information by entering the data into user-friendly forms, filter the data to get just the data you want, and print professional-looking reports. Application projects vary to meet the needs of the class.Date: Oct 14 - 28Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members:$16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

How to Feel Good and Stay Positive No Matter What (8 to Great)Join schools, coaches and parents around the country who are giving their students what matters most: tools for living the life of their dreams. 8 to Great not only teaches self confidence/self respect, respect for others and responsibility, it also improves communication skills, positive attitude, resourcefulness, goal setting and much more. 8 to Great restores hope and inspires possibilities. For more information on this national program, go to 8togreat.com and then call us to register before seats are filled!Date: Oct 14, 21 & 28Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $125Location: Harms Center

ZUMBA®Ditch the workout. Join the party! Working out has never been much fun until now. The ZUMBA® Fitness program combines an aerobic workout with Latin-inspired dance moves to create a dance workout that is fun, exhilarating, and certain to firm, tone, and get your body in shape from head to toe. People of any fitness level, from any background, and of any age can have a blast and be successful in a ZUMBA® Fitness class. Get fit and have a great time doing it!

Date: Oct 14 – Dec 9Day: T, THTime: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.Cost: $30Location: Scottsbluff Campus, Main Building, Aerobics Room

Create A Yarn BasketMake a soft, washable, non-breakable, inexpensive basket using easy to find supplies. These personalized baskets make excellent gifts, desk accessories, jewelry holders, correspondence baskets, sewing totes, etc. No previous basketry or yarn work experience required. Material Kit includes: needle, needle threader, aid to pull a needle and illustrated instructions. Date: Oct 15Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.Cost: $10, plus $3 materials fee payable to instructor. Please bring worsted weight yarn (your color choice) at least 1/4 of a skein, Cotton clothesline “rope” (2-3 people may share a package), “craft” or similar type scissors (not embroidery) and several large safety pins.Location: Harms Center

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Basic Nursing Assistant This course is designed to instruct students in becoming Basic Nursing Assistants. The course provides essential knowledge and skills to provide basic care and skills to residents/clients of health care facilities: including such topics as resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents/clients in maintaining basic comfort and safety. It is designed to meet the training requirements of the federal and Nebraska state law for nursing assistants working in licensed facilities.Date: Oct 20 - Dec 4Days: M, T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Cost: $441.00, plus book Location: Harms Center

Medication AidePrerequisite: HLTH-1190This course is designed to instruct the experienced Nurses Aide to assume the role of Medication Aide to have a beginning knowledge of medication administration and pharmacology. Upon completion of the course, the student is eligible to sit for an exam administered by the Department of Health. Successful completion of this exam approves the student as a Medication Aide.Date: Oct 20 - Nov 10Day: WTime: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Location: Veterans HomeCost: $312, plus book

Real Estate Continuing EducationTo register, visit larabeeschool.com. Go to: • Our Programs• Continuing Education Real Estate• In-Class Schedule/Enrollment

Catch the Social Wave 0365Date: Oct 21Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.mLocation: Harms Center

Educating the Seller 0341Date: Oct 21Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Location: Harms Center

Fair Housing 0440RDate: Oct 22Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.Location: Harms Center

Code of Ethics 0497RDate: Oct 22Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Location: Harms Center

Embroider A Blackwork BiscornuA Biscornu is an eight-sided dimensional embroidered object to be used as an ornament or pin cushion. The geometric design is worked on aida #11 (an even weave fabric with 11 threads to an inch). A single straight stitch is used for all of the work. A decorative bead / button is used to form a depression in the center of the Biscornu. No previous embroidery experience is required. Materials Kit includes, 2 pieces of #11 aida, perle cotton, gold metallic embroidery thread, bead / button, needle, needle threader, large chart and illustrated instructions. Please bring scissors, blue washable pen, light and extension cord (optional).Date: Oct 21 & 28Day: TTime: 8:30-11:30 a.m.

orDate: Oct 23 & 30 Day: THTime: 1-4p.m.Cost $20, plus $12.00 materials fee payable to instructor.Location: Harms Center

QuickBooks™ BasicsAre you new to QuickBooks™? Would you like to learn how to set up QuickBooks™ to make it more effective for you or your business? Please join us for a full day class that focuses on the basic of setting up your QuickBooks™ software. Feel free to attend regardless of the version of QuickBooks™ you currently use. Please Note: This class does not cover taxes or payroll deduction.*Date: Oct 22 or Nov 5Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $55Location: Harms Center

Skype™Desktop videoconferencing is one of the mostfun and useful ways to use a computer. With the click of a mouse and minimal hardware we can connect with anyone around the world instantly. Explore Skype™ and Google Video Chat® and learn how it can help bridge the gap between you and your clientele or between you and your family and friends. Date: Oct 23 or Nov 20Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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GROW Nebraska MarkeTECH WorkshopHelp GROW your business at a GROW Nebraska MarkeTECH workshop. Connecting marketing and technology in your business has never been easier! Discover what works and what doesn’t, how to optimize your website, how to target the right customer for your business, how to engage clients with email marketing, how to drive more sales, and when to use text message marketing and mobile coupons. For more information or to register, visit GROWNebraska.org. Sponsored by WNCC, Nebraska Lottery, University of Nebraska Extension, REAP, Constant Contact, and Business Connections. Date: Oct 28Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $35Location: Harms Center

Battenberg Lace Medallion (embroidery)Battenberg Lace tape, gold colored embroidery metallic thread, beads and perle cotton are used to crate an 4 1/4” lacy motif. Five embroidery stitches are included in the design. How to apply various beads will be demonstrated. No previous embroidery experience is required. Material kit includes: white Battenberg Tape, needles, needle threader, white sewing thread, gold metallic embroidery thread, #8 perle cotton, choice of center button, a few beads and illustrated instructions with full size pattern.Date: Nov 5Day: WTime: 8:30-11:30amCost: $10, plus $5.00 materials fee payable to instructor.Please bring 2-3 dozen straight pins (sewing or quilting, not too long), scissors and thimble (optional).Location: Harms Center

OneNoteLearn how to use OneNote to keep track of your notes all in one place, review and comment on a document, shop on the Internet, and capture screen shots as you go! Organize your work, share your notes, create a to-do list, take down random thoughts with Quick Notes, and more.

Date: Nov 10 - Dec 1Day: MTime: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.Cost: $30Location: Harms Center

Glass EtchingLooking for a special birthday or Christmas gift? Ever wondered how designs are etched or frosted into glass or mirrors? In this fun, hands-on class, learn how to take an image from the web, a family crest, sports logo, graphic design, etc., and etch the image into glass or mirror. Make a customized, high-quality, personalized gift for someone special in your life! All supplies are included in the registration fee.Date: Nov 12 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

orDate: Dec 6Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $22Location: Harms Center

Golden Oldies Intro to ComputersThis course focuses on learning the fundamentals of using Windows, working on Windows desktop files, document folder management, and Explorer.Date: Nov 3 - 17Days: M, WTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

orDate: Dec 8 - 22Days: M, WTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members:$16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

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After School ClubsMonday - Thursday3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.$35 Per Club Harms Center

Robotics ClubDate: Oct 6 – 16 In this club, we build a robot, using parts from a Lego Mindstorms #9797 robot kit, and learn to program the robot using software on a computer. Then we put our robot to work conquering some challenges. Not as big or expensive as the Mars Curiosity Rover, but just as much fun!

Guitar Club Date: Nov 3 – 13 This after-school club offers a beginning exploration of the acoustic guitar. Learn some basic chords and songs and learn how to play in tune and on time. We provide everything – guitars, music, etc. Just bring a love of music.

Strategy Games Club Date: Dec 1 – 11 It may feel like we’re playing rather than working. Yes, we play such classics as Connect Four, Checkers, Chess, Othello, Mastermind, and Mancala, but the logical thinking involved in navigating logic puzzles and these games is really mental “work” as well as play. Just bring your “thinking cap.”

Access IIThis course is designed to enable students to create multiple table queries, use subforms, create complex reports, share information with other Office applications, manage database objects, and create macros.Date: Nov 4 - 18 Day: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members:$16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Intermediate Excel This course focuses on the use of spreadsheet software to understand the principles in using complex formulas and functions, creating macros, multi-level sorting, filtering data, chart enhancements, and retrieving data on the World Wide Web.Date: Dec 2 - 16 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members:$16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Drivers EducationThis course is a state approved driver safety course for high school students ages 14-18. This course is not state approved for adults 19 years of age and older. Eligible students must obtain a valid learner’s permit and be at least 14 years of age by October 15, 2015 to register.

Date: Feb 3 – Mar 5Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Cost: $195Location: Harms Center

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Women, Handguns & SafetyHave you ever purchased, been gifted, or fired a handgun that you did not feel comfortable handling? Handguns come in various sizes and have various capabilities. In this class, learn the basics of firearm safety and have the opportunity to handle various guns where an instructor can inform you on how to handle and become familiar with a revolver safely. Participants are not allowed to bring their own personal handgun to the classroom portion of this class. There is an optional range fee of $15, which includes shooting one of the instructor’s pistols and 50 rounds of ammo. If participants bring their own pistol and ammo, the range fee is $5 and all pistols must be inspected and approved prior to use.Date: Oct 14 & 16Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.Location: WNCC Sidney Campus

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Date: Oct 17Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Sidney Police Shooting RangeCost: $55, plus $5 or $15 range fee (optional)

GROW Nebraska MarkeTECH WorkshopHelp GROW your business at a GROW Nebraska MarkeTECH workshop. Connecting marketing and technology in your business has never been easier! Discover what works and what doesn’t, how to optimize your website, how to target the right customer for your business, how to engage clients with email marketing, how to drive more sales, and when to use text message marketing and mobile coupons. For more information or to register, visit GROWNebraska.org. Sponsored by WNCC, Nebraska Lottery, University of Nebraska Extension, REAP, Constant Contact, and Business Connections. Date: Oct 29Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $35Location: WNCC Sidney Campus

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ADULT EDUCATIONBusiness & Community Education

Morrill County

Adult EducationBRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY 308.279.0403(Year-round)Cost: $20 T, TH * 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

English as a Second Language (ESL)BRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOL 308.262.1454(Feb - May)T * 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Dawes County

Adult Education HEAD START (COMING SOON)308.635.6770(Year-round)Call 308.635.6770 for current info

Sheridan County

Adult Education GORDON CITY HALL 308.635.6770(Year-round)Cost: $20 Call 308.635.6770 for current info

Kimball County

Adult Education KIMBALL HIGH SCHOOL 308.750.6796(Sep - May)Cost: $20 T, TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Scotts Bluff County

Adult Education WILLIAMS BUILDING308.635.6768(Year-round)Cost: $20New Hours Beginning in SeptemberM - F * 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.M, T, TH * 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.W * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.M - TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

GUADALUPE RECREATIONAL CENTER308.635.6775(Year-round)Cost: $20 New Hours Beginning in SeptemberM - TH * 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.M, T, TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.W * 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.F * 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

ONE STOP CAREER CENTER(Year-round)Cost: $20M, T * 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.W * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Scotts Bluff County

English as a Second Language (ESL)WILLIAMS BUILDINGM - TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

GUADALUPE RECREATIONAL CENTER(Held at the Harms Center in June)M - TH * 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.M, T, TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. W * 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.F * 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLT, TH * 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Cheyenne County

Adult Education WNCC SIDNEY CAMPUS 308.254.7458(Year-round)Cost: $20T * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.TH * 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

English as a Second Language (ESL)WNCC SIDNEY CAMPUS 308.254.7458(Year-round)T * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.TH * 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Adult Education & English as a Second Language (ESL)LOCATIONS & HOURS OF OPERATION

The Adult Education, GED, and ESL programs provide instruction that helps individuals acquire the academic skills necessary for employment or admission to college and occupational or training programs. Anyone over 18 years of age or older who is not enrolled in another school is eligible for enrollment. Please call 308.635.6770 regarding special enrollment requirements for 16- and 17-year-olds. Some students may wish to work on all the subjects necessary to take the GED tests and others may only need to improve skills, such as math or reading, to improve their employment opportunities.

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If you are at least 60 years of age, we invite you to join our Gold Card Club! Please request a “Gold Card” when you call to register for a credit class. This card entitles you to

FREE TUITION (up to six credit hours per semester) for WNCC credit classes.

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