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AshbyKids Pottery Art Kamp

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GordonAdult Education

KimballAdult Education

ScottsbluffAccess IAccess IIAdult EducationBasic Nursing AssistantBattenberg Lace Medallion (embroidery)Beginning Excel 2010Beginning PublisherBoating Safety CertificationBob Ross PaintingBrazilian Embroidery Flamingo in PondBrazilian Embroidery Tussie MussieCandlewicking EmbroideryCPR/First AideCreate A Yarn BasketEffective Decision-Making

Embroider A Blackwork BiscornuEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)Glass EtchingGolden Oldies Intro to ComputersHigh Plains Science Adventure CampIntermediate Excel IIIntro to email for SeniorsMicrosoft PowerPointSoccer CampSkype™Tatting with a NeedleTwill A Rose EmbroideryWindows Live Photo Gallery

SidneyAdult EducationDriver’s EducationEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)Evernote

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Class DescriptionsAlliance308.763.2002

Sales and Use Tax SeminarThis course covers the basics of Nebraska sales and use tax. Sales tax affects everyone! If you are a business owner, or considering starting your own business, this information is a must for you, or anyone who handles your bookkeeping. This information will not only benefit professionals but the general public can learn how sales tax affects them every day. The presentation covers all areas of sales and use tax, including licensing requirements, exemptions, reporting, and taxable services. There will be plenty of time for questions and answersDate: Jul 28Days: MTime: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: FREELocation: Alliance Learning Center, Room 015

Agri-Business SeminarThis class will cover, in detail, the sales tax exemption for commercial agricultural producers on the purchase and repair of equipment. Discussion will include qualifying agricultural operations and equipment, and how to obtain a refund for tax paid on parts or depreciable agricultural equipment. A portion of the session will be dedicated to contractors who build structures, such as grain bins used in agricultural operations. The instructor will help participants complete tax returns for a variety of scenarios, as well as related exemption and refund forms. This session will benefit farmers, implement dealers, equipment suppliers, and parts store owners, as well as those who operate machine shops and other types of repair facilities.Date: Jul 28Days: MTime: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Cost: FREELocation: Alliance Learning Center, Room 015

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Microenterprise SeminarIndividuals who make an investment in personnel or depreciable assets for a small business can receive up to $10,000 as a refundable tax credit! This seminar will benefit anyone who is starting or growing a small business of five or fewer full time equivalency employees. Preparers will obtain valuable information they can use to benefit their clients. Discuss will include the types of investment that qualify, how to apply, later claim the credit, and use the applicable forms. Plenty of time will be allowed for questions.Date: Jul 28Days: MTime: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Cost: FREELocation: Alliance Learning Center, Room 015

Ashby308.763.2002

Kids Pottery Art KampHand built clay and throwing pots. For more information please contact Linda at 308.458.8051 or visit calindaspotshop.com.Date: Jul 15 & 16Days: T, WTime: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Cost: $35 per child or $50 for mom and childLocation: Calinda’s Pot Shop

Chadron308.763.2002

Basic Nursing AssistantThis 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: Jul 22 - Aug 6Days: M, T, W, TH, FTime: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $486.21, includes cost of bookLocation: Chadron State College Burkhiser Building, Room 200

Scottsbluff308.635.6700

Boating Safety CertificationRequired of all motorboat operators in Nebraska born after 12/31/85 (including personal watercraft like Jet Ski, Waverunner, and other craft). Minimum age 14 or turning 14 this calendar year. Two formats: six-hour classroom course or three-hour home study option with review/test session. Call 308.289.0017 or email scott.eveland@nebraska.gov to register. Boating Safety Test Out SessionsDate: Jul 19Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $10Location: Harms Center

Effective Decision-Making FREE TO PUBLIC! Discover how to make effective decisions by renowned author and risk expert Jim McCormick. If you are currently or have ever faced a difficult decision you need to attend this seminar! Learn how to make effective decisions by utilizing the Six Steps of Intelligent Risk-Taking from McCormick’s book The Power of Risk. Participants have an opportunity to apply what they learn during the seminar to a decision they are facing through the use of a proprietary instrument, McCormick’s Risk Assessment/Success Enhancement tool. Free for the public thanks to the Scottsbluff Business Mastermind and local business sponsors. Jim McCormick is one of America’s premier organizational risk experts, a noted author, founder and president of the Research Institute for Risk Intelligence, and a world-class skydiver. To learn more visit JimMcCormick.com.Date: Jul 10Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.Cost: FREELocation: Harms Center

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Twill A Rose EmbroideryStitch a full blown rose and leaves using an easy-to-do twilling stitch that resembles a string of small beads. The 7 ½” x 8 ½” design may be used for a quilt block, pillow, picture, etc. An additional small design and a small simulated wood flexible hoop is an added bonus included in the materials. No previous embroidery experience is required. A complete kit (except for scissors) is available for $10 payable to the instructor. Date: Jul 15 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

orDate: Jul 24 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $15, plus $10 materials fee Location: Harms Center

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: Aug 4 – Oct 7Days: M, T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

orDate: Aug 5 – Sep 30Days: T, TH

Time: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Cost: $441.00, plus book Location: Harms Center

Tatting with a NeedleThe first class introduces a delicate lace edging made with a long, straight needle, Perle #5 cotton thread and a simple “stitch.” No previous embroidery experience is required In the second session we explore tatting with a ball of thread instead of lengths of thread. The use of a ball of thread allows continuous tatting and more designs. A small simulated wood flexible hoop is provided as well as additional patterns for medallions, “crittters,” creative scenes, etc. is included in a class handout. The first session is a pre-requisite for the second class. A complete tatting kit (except for scissors) is available at the first class for $25, payable to the instructor. Date: Aug 5 & 12Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $25, plus $25 materials fee Location: Harms Center

Windows Live Photo GalleryLearn how to manage, search your digital photos, and tag your photos using Windows Photo Gallery. Learn how to import and acquire photos from a camera or other removable media. Learn how to share your photos by uploading them to OneDrive, Flickr and FacebookDates: Aug 5 – 19Days: TTime: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Cost: $25.00Location: Harms Center

CPR/First AideInstruction on the basic information in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aide for first responders and initiators to incidents. Results in basic two years certification for the skills required to perform CPR and First Aide skills in the field Date: Sep 3Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $35Location: Harms Center

Intro to email for SeniorsCome learn how to use your email more effectively. Learn how to reply, forward, send attachments, delete and save email messages. Learn how to add contacts in your contact list and create groups to send an email to them all at once.Date: Aug 21 – 28Days: Th Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Cost: $10Location: 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: Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 15, or Dec 6Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $70 per classLocation: Harms Center

Brazilian Embroidery Flamingo in PondA proud flamingo stands in a quiet pond surrounded by a trio of cattails and a hovering butterfly. Iridescent rayon threads add sparkle to the embroidery mounted in a 2 1/2” x 3 1/2” simulated wood frame. No previous embroidery experience is required. Material Kit includes: fabric, Brazilian rayon threads, needle and needle threader, and 2 1/2” x 3 1/2” simulated wood frame (for stitching and final framing), practice fabric and illustrated instructions with full size pattern. Date: Sep 16 Day: TTime: 1-4pmCost: $10.00, plus $10.00 materials fee payable to instructor.Please bring a blue washable pen, scissors, 3” hoop (optional).Location: Harms Center

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Beginning PublisherDo you create a newsletter for your company, church, or another organization? Do you want to create fliers and brochures? This Beginning Publisher class shows you how to do that and so much more. Learn to combine graphics and text to produce a variety of Publisher projects. Classes are small resulting in individualized attention and projects. Date: Sep 23 - Oct 7Days: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members: $16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Brazilian Embroidery Tussie Mussie A Tussie Mussie is a nosegay of small flowers carried by ladies in the Victorian era. Iridescent rayon threads and small beads capture the beauty of the flowers. Pre-ruffled lace and strung pearls enclose the 6” design. This would be a 2 day, 3 hours each class. No previous embroidery experience is required. Materials Kit includes, fabric, needles, needle threader, Brazilian threads, pearls, lace and illustrated instructions.Date: Sep 23 & 30Day: TTime: 8:30-11:30 a.m.

orDate: Sep 25 & Oct 2Day: THTime: 1-4p.m.Cost $20.00, plus $15.00 materials fee payable to instructor.Please bring a 6” embroidery hoop, blue transfer pen, and scissors.Location: Harms Center

Beginning Excel 2010This 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

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 $10.00, plus $10.00 materials fee payable to instructor.Please bring a blue washable pen, scissors, 10” embroidery hoop.Location: Harms Center

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 13Day: MTime: 8:30-11:30amCost: $10.00, plus $3.00 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

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

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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 20, or Dec 18Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $20Location: 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.5” or 6” embroidery hoop.Date: Oct 21 & 28Day: TTime: 8:30-11:30 a.m.

orDate: Oct 23 & 30 Day: THTime: 1-4p.m.Cost $20.00, plus $12.00 materials fee payable to instructor.Please bring scissors, blue washable pen, light and extension cord (optional).Location: 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: $10.00, 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

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

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 II 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

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High Plains Science Adventure CampCome join us for the week as we explore some of the unique habitats western Nebraska has to offer! Investigate what lives here and why and get up close and personal with native animals and their exotic cousins. Visit hpsacamp.blogspot.com for more information or to register. Ages: 9 - 13 (Grades 4 - 7)Date: Jul 14 - 18Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $150 for the week (including overnight at the Riverside Discovery Center)Location: Wildcat Hills Nature Center

SoccerSoccer camp helps players of all ages with their soccer abilities through fun and creative activities and small-sided games. Professional instruction from WNCC coaches and players is offered. Players under 8 years of age attend from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and the cost is reduced to $75. Pre-register at wnccsoccer.com.Ages: All ages, including recreational playersDate: Jul 21 - 25Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Cost: $90 ($75, ages 8 and under)Location: Alan C. Landers Soccer Complex, 5th & 42nd Ave

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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.

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 DAWES COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING 308.432.3284 (Year-round)Cost: $20 M - TH * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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(Aug - May)Cost: $20 T, TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Scotts Bluff County

Adult Education WILLIAMS BUILDING308.635.6768(Year-round)Cost: $20July & August HoursM - TH * 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.M - TH * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.M - TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

GUADALUPE RECREATIONAL CENTER308.635.6775(Year-round)Cost: $20 New Evening Hours in July!M - TH * 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.T, W * 6:00 - 8:00 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.

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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.T, W * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. F * 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

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

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Adult Education WNCC SIDNEY CAMPUS 308.254.7458(Year-round)Cost: $20M, W * 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.(No Monday and Wednesday classes in August)T * 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.TH * 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

English as a Second Language (ESL)WNCC SIDNEY CAMPUS 308.254.7458(Year-round)M, W * 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.(No Monday and Wednesday classes in August)T * 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.TH * 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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