Here is a reminder of the Adult Short Courses offered by North Platte Community College in the next few weeks. Please pre-register for each class that you plan to attend. Minimum class size is required for a class to be offered.
Beginning Knitting
Students will learn basic knit and purl stitches, cast-on and off, yarnover and slip stitch. Learning these stitches will enable the student to construct a simple project such as a dish cloth, scarf, stocking cap, or baby afghan. You will need 10 inch straight needles or a 29 inch round needle (size 8 or 9) and worsted yarn.
Jolene Grant, Feb. 1, six weeks, 7 to 9 p.m., $30.
Keep it Simple – Make it a Special Tablerunner – Valentine’s Theme
This simple to piece tablerunner will make any table look special when you use any gorgeous fabric you love! Approximate finished size is 14 x 40 inches. Fabric requirements; 3 fat quarters, 1 long quarter yard for binding, and a half yard each batting and backing fabric. Please bring your own sewing machine and basic sewing supplies. A rotary cutter and ruler are handy, but not required.
Lisa DeBord, Feb. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Quilt Rack, 101 West Front St., $15
Commodities & Hedging
Using futures and options to market grain and livestock.
William Drost, Feb. 8, six weeks, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $30 per person
New Year, New You Series – Resume 101
If you’ve never created a resume, this two-part workshop will help you get that done. Class one includes tips for assembling information, planning your document, and getting a first draft started. Class two includes critique, proof-reading and the opportunity to add finesse to the finished document.
Berva Arensdorf, Feb 2, two weeks, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $40
Yoga for Health & Stress Release
Learn how easily yoga can harmonize the mind, body, and spirit, while gently increasing flexibility and endurance. Wear loose fitting attire and bring a mat or blanket.
Belle Edwards, Jan. 25, six weeks, 6 to 7:30 p.m., $30.
Strength Training Basics for Women
In the course of eight weeks, you will develop a strength training program you can do at home or the gym. You will learn basic, intermediate, and advanced exercises while getting a good work out. Students will need to bring a pair of dumbbells, beginners 5 lb., intermediate 8 lb.
LaTisha Connelly, Feb. 2, eight weeks, 6 to 7 p.m., $35
Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun!
Learn easy to use techniques that will help you raise responsible kids who are fun to be around. Unlock the secrets of successful parenting and specific “how-to’s.”
Nate Jensen, Feb. 1, five weeks, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $50
Beginner’s Album Making
Come and learn simple techniques to scrapbook those pictures you took over the summer. Learn to complete pages easily. Bring: 10-12 pictures revolving around one theme. Class fee includes and album.
Julie Boettcher, Feb. 2, one night, 7 to 9 p.m., $20.
Sort Your Photos
Think “inside the box” and begin to organize your piles of photos. Class fee includes 12-compartment box designed to hold up to 2,400 (5×7 or smaller) photos and a few larger ones. Bring your piles of photos to sort.
Julie Boettcher, Feb. 9, one night, 7 to 9 p.m., $40.
Digital Camera – SLR
Confused and frustrated by your digital camera? Then this course is for you! Subjects 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. Participants will receive a paperback book filled with helpful information about digital cameras. Note: SLR stands for single lens reflex. Single lens reflex cameras have the option to add/remove lens to the camera body.
Camera Doctor, Jan 26, three weeks, 5:30 to 7 p.m., $70
Digital Camera – Non SLR
Confused and frustrated by your digital camera? Then this course is for you! Subjects 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. Participants will receive a paperback book filled with helpful information about digital cameras. Note: Non-SLR denotes cameras that have only one lens that cannot be removed.
Camera Doctor, Jan 26, three weeks, 7:30 to 9 p.m., $70
ACT Test Preparation
Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to prepare for up-coming ACT tests. This seminar includes two hours of math review that includes algebra, geometry and trigonometry. The two-hour English session will review grammar, usage, punctuation and problem solving information. Learn test-taking strategies.
Roger Volentine and Linda Anderson, Jan. 3 or April 3, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., $20.
Hair Braiding
Learn five exciting braids including Indian, French, Corn Row, Fishtail, and Rope braids.
Robin Brown and Kim Joneson, Feb. 1 or Feb. 8, 6 to 8 p.m., Joseph’s College of Beauty, 1620 E. 4th St., $10.
Hospice Volunteer Training
Learn about the history and philosophy of Hospice, palliative care and the role the interdisciplinary team, psychosocial and spiritual issues related to death and dying, ethical issues, symptom management, comfort measures and the role of the volunteer. At the end of the sessions, if you chose you will be qualified to be a Hospice Volunteer.
Randi Warneke, Bradley Room at GPRMC, Feb. 4, eight weeks, 6 to 9 p.m., no cost. Call 696-7929 for more information.
Understanding Your Grief Journey
This course will help participants understand the broad range of common grief reactions, and the factors that create individual differences. The class will offer ways to a faster healthy grief process.
Jacque Amweg and Julie McChesney, Feb. 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., five weeks, no cost.
Astronomy: Discover the Starry Nights
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for you and your family to view stars, galaxies, constellations, and planets observable in the Spring skies.
Derryl Barr, Feb. 16, five weeks, 7 p.m., $20 per person or $30 per family
Rape & Domestic Abuse Volunteer Training
Designed to teach the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault and how it affects a family. The classes are free and there is no obligation to volunteer.
Jeanie Gilbert, Feb. 22, nine weeks, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., no cost.
MS Office, Excel, Access, or PowerPoint
Do you want to upgrade your computer skills? If so let us help. Contact Tom Gorman at 535-3714 to schedule a seminar around your company needs.
For more information or to pre-register, please call the Mid-Plains Center for Enterprise at (308) 535-3715 or 535-3714 or (800) 658-4308, Ext. 3714 or 3715, or visit the MPCC Website at www.mpcc.edu. If you have an idea for a class or workshop and are willing to teach a course contact the Mid-Plains CFE.