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New classes are added each month so if you don’t see what you want...please check back next month! Upcoming Classes & Events Canton Macomb Havana Rushville src.edu/outreach July 2016 Food Service Manager EMT - Paramedic Pharmacy Technician Medical Billing & Coding Real Estate CE Customized Business Training Workplace Computer Skills Get Your Job Skills Together Nail the Interview Geng Google SNAP Training Days Graveyard Iconology Stargazing For the Family Keyboarding (Online) Creang Webpages (Online) Cooking Series Get Genealogy Stuff Together Genealogical Backbone Pajama Genealogy Gardening Series Summer Youth Programs GED & Literacy Foundaon & Alumni Featured Program CAMPS FOR OLDER KIDS Spoon River College Office of Community Outreach Schedule of Classes & Events For students entering 7 th – 9 th grades Available in Canton Ukulele Camp Wednesday, July 20th 1:00 – 5:00 pm $25 ($75 includes ukulele to keep) SRC Canton Outreach Center Science Camp Wednesday, July 27th 8:30 am – 3:30 pm $50 (includes lunch) SRC Canton Campus More details available on page 6 or online at www.src.edu/outreach.

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Page 1: Spoon River College Office of Community Outreach Schedule ... 2016 Newsletter.pdf · training within given four-year cycles and continue to update their education in successive four-year

New classes are added each month so if you don’t see what you want...please check back next month!

Upcoming Classes & Events

Canton • Macomb • Havana • Rushville

src.edu/outreach

July 2016

Food Service Manager

EMT - Paramedic

Pharmacy Technician

Medical Billing & Coding

Real Estate CE

Customized Business Training

Workplace Computer Skills

Get Your Job Skills Together

Nail the Interview

Getting Google

SNAP Training Days

Graveyard Iconology

Stargazing For the Family

Keyboarding (Online)

Creating Webpages (Online)

Cooking Series

Get Genealogy Stuff Together

Genealogical Backbone

Pajama Genealogy

Gardening Series

Summer Youth Programs

GED & Literacy

Foundation & Alumni

Featured Program

CAMPS FOR OLDER KIDS

Spoon River College

Office of Community Outreach Schedule of Classes & Events

For students entering 7th – 9th grades

Available in Canton

Ukulele

Camp Wednesday, July 20th

1:00 – 5:00 pm

$25 ($75 includes ukulele to keep)

SRC Canton Outreach Center

Science

Camp Wednesday, July 27th

8:30 am – 3:30 pm

$50 (includes lunch)

SRC Canton Campus

More details available on page 6 or online at

www.src.edu/outreach.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (FSSMC) FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER

CERTIFICATION All establishments which serve food must

have one certified person on the premises at all times. In order to

maintain your Illinois FSSMC Certificate, or in order to obtain a

new FSSMC Certificate, you must complete an eight hour

ServSafe® IDPH approved course and pass an exam accredited

under the standards developed and adopted by the Conference for

Food Protection with a score of 75% or better. This course,

instructed by I Food Manager (IFM), covers up-to-date

information on safe food handling, preparation, food storage,

personal hygiene, and the prevention of food borne illnesses.

Successful completion includes a certificate issued by the Illinois

State Department of Public Health (IDPH). The IFM course

instructor will submit exam answer sheets to ServSafe® and will

submit the returned test scores to IDPH. IDPH will mail students

the Manager Request Form to fill out and return to IDPH with a

$35 payment. Students are not considered certified until the

Manager Request Form and payment has been submitted. IFM

will mail students a ServSafe® certificate. Courses are instructed

by Wanda Adkins of IFM. Call SRC to

register at 309-833-6031, 309-647-6260,

or call IFM at 309-837-5158. Fee:

$165* (*Payment is due 5 business days

prior to start of class, if not

received a $20 late registration fee will

apply. Fee includes class & training

manual.)

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK085M2/SU16) Monday, July 11, 8am-5pm

Macomb, Spoon Ricer College Community Outreach Center (VSK085M5/FA16) Monday, August 1, 8am-5pm

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK085M1/FA16) Monday, September 12, 8am-5pm

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK085M2/FA16) Monday, October 3, 8am-5pm

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK085M3/FA16) Monday, November 7, 8am-5pm

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK085M4/FA16) Monday, December 5, 8am-5pm

FOOD SERVICE SANITATION-ONLINE Students now

have the option to become certified in Illinois through

ifoodmanager and ServSafe® online. Students must contact

ifoodmanager at 309-837-5158 to register and pay for services

before they can begin online training. Fee: $285 ($125 to

ServSafe®, $125 to ifoodmanager, $35 to IDPH)

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-PARAMEDIC

This course, is designed for those seeking to advance their career

in the EMS field. The content of this course will focus on the

knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the

assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries

and related medical situations, and trauma scene conditions

management. Pre-requisite: A current Illinois EMT – B (or I)

license, HS diploma or GED, and current Healthcare Provider

CPR card. This program will be taught over three semesters

including: fall 2016, spring 2017, and summer 2017. An

evaluation of credentials is required prior to enrolling. Fee: $950

(Payment plan is available) Note: Fee does not include State

Exam Licensure fee

Havana, Spoon River College Mon/Thurs, August 22, 2016-July 28, 2017 Mondays from 6-10pm & Thursdays from 1-5pm Instructed by Mason District Hospital Staff

Macomb, McDonough District Hospital Mon/Thurs, August 22, 2016-July 28, 2017 Mondays from 6-10pm & Thursdays from 1-5pm Instructed by McDonough District Hospital Staff

PHARMACY TECH ED This 12 week

course consists of 48 hours of classroom

instruction plus an optional 2 hour PTCB

prep class for a total of 50 hours of

instruction. Classes meet one evening a

week for 4 hours. Upon successful

completion of the course, students receive

a Certificate of Completion for Pharmacy

Technician instruction. The Pharm Tech Ed coursework will

provide students with the basic skills necessary for an entry level

career as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or retail pharmacy

setting. In addition, the coursework will prepare students to

sit for the PTCB certification exam. Coursework in this

program includes:

Origin and history of pharmacy

Drug regulations and controls

Routes and formulations

Transcribing of physician's orders

Correct medication packaging

Calculating doses

Labeling prescriptions

Preparing IVs

Drug distribution systems

and the top 200 drugs brand/generic

This course is taught by licensed Certified Pharmacy Technicians

who are professionally employed in regional pharmacies.

Fee: $1450 (payment plan available)

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK839N1/FA16) Mondays, September 12-December 5, 6-10pm Instructor: Charity Long

Download this Schedule at www.src.edu/outreach.

Spoon River College Community Outreach Schedule Page 2

To Register, call:

Canton (309) 647-6260 Havana (309) 543-4413 Macomb (309) 833-6031 Rushville (217) 322-6060

Visit us online at www.src.edu/outreach. See page 8 for training locations.

Price

Changes to

$179 on

August 1

IFM offers additional food service

classes throughout the State. For details

call Wanda at 309-837-5158, or

visit www.ifoodmanager.com.

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MEDICAL BILLING & CODING-ONLINE Spoon River

College Community Outreach offers online programs in Medical

Billing & Coding. Programs include certification with the

cost of program. Students can start at anytime as these programs

have open enrollment. Financial aid assistance is not available.

For course information which also includes program outlines,

requirements, and FAQS visit the link below. Fee: $1995-$2495

Online Course, Instructed by Education To Go Staff Classes have open enrollment with 12 months to complete the program. Enroll under Healthcare & Fitness at: http://careertraining.ed2go.com/spoonriver/

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING FOR YOUR BUSINESS Let us

help you make your business the best it can be! Our commitment

to providing a total training solution means we'll partner with you

to create customized programs that are central to your company's

success. This includes specialized curriculums, flexible class

schedules, and options such as web-based and computer-based

training. We have state-of-the art facilities available or we can

provide training on-site “at your place.” For more information

contact: Andrea Barbknecht (Canton Area) at 309-647-5886, Erin

Orwig (Macomb Area) at 309-833-6032, Stephanie Howerter

(Havana Area) at 309-543-4413, or Rob Kirkham (Rushville

Area) at 217-322-6060.

CAREER EXPLORATION & TRAINING JOB SKILLS SERIES Goodwill and Spoon River College are

collaborating to bring FREE workshops to the residents of

McDonough, Fulton and Mason counties. The three modules

cover a range of topics—helping participants improve needed

skills that employers are looking for. Choose one of the below

topics or take all three. Each class is FREE of charge thanks to

Goodwill!

COMPUTER SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE Learn the

basics of your computer, the Internet, and Microsoft Word in this

interactive course. These basic computer skills will help you with

online job searches and creating a resume. Fee: FREE

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE895F1/SU16) Thursday, July 7, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

GET YOUR SKILLS TOGETHER Learn to navigate online

job search sites, organize your thoughts and skills, and create an

effective resume. Fee: FREE

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE051F1/SU16) Thursday, July 14, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

NAIL THE INTERVIEW Learn how to prepare for an

interview and techniques to present yourself and your skills in the

most effective manner. Fee: FREE

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE051F2/SU16) Thursday, July 21, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

TECHNOLOGY TRAINING GETTING GOOGLE You have heard the phrase “Just Google

it” but Google has more applications than just a search engine.

This class will teach you about Google Docs, Slides, Forms and

Sheets. These programs are similar to MS Office but operate

on the cloud so you can share and edit among many individuals.

It’s great to use in business offices and organizations who have

multiple people editing a document or spreadsheet. Fee: $20

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE858M1/SU16) Tuesday, August 2, 10am-Noon Instructor: Mandy Kreps

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE858F1/SU16) Wednesday, August 3, 10am-Noon Instructor: Mandy Kreps

Attention Teachers:

You can utilize this class towards Professional Development

hours while learning how it can be used in your classroom to help

you operate more efficiently. Let us know at registration if you

are taking this class for Professional Development hours.

To learn more about additional Goodwill programs

visit www.goodwillpeo.org

Visit us online at www.src.edu/outreach. See page 8 for training locations.

Spoon River College Community Outreach Schedule Page 3

To Register, call:

Canton (309) 647-6260 Havana (309) 543-4413 Macomb (309) 833-6031 Rushville (217) 322-6060

ATTENTION REALTORS…

Save the date of September 14th SRC Macomb Outreach Center

300E-CPE CODE OF ETHICS REQUIREMENTS Between Jan. 1, 2013 and Dec. 31, 2016, every REALTOR® is

required to complete 2 1/2 hours of Code of Ethics Training.

The NAR policy requires that REALTORS® take ethics

training within given four-year cycles and continue to update

their education in successive four-year periods thereafter.

Failure to comply with this required ethics training is a

violation of a membership duty for which the member's primary

association will suspend membership until the training is

complete. (This is a three hour elective) Fee: $54

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center Wednesday, September 14, 9-11:30am Instructor: Kerry Kidwell

319E-CPE DEVELOPING A MARKETING PLAN It's

More Than a Website! Licensees are bond by rules and

regulations of Real Estate License Law, Federal Trade

Commission, and Intellectual Property rights. New obligations

have resulted due to use of the internet and social media.

Licensees will be able to apply the following to their daily use

of social media: summarize fiduciary responsibilities and

duration, define federal, state, county and city protected classes,

name common forms of intellectual property, and demonstrate

violations of the internet data exchange. (This is a three hour

elective) Fee: $54

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center Wednesday, September 14, 1-4pm Instructor: Kerry Kidwell

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“SNAP” TRAINING DAYS Spoon River College, the home of

the Snappers, is now offering SNAP

Training! Get training in a SNAP! Do

you need assistance on a specific topic?

SNAP Training Days are designed to

provide personalized one-on-one assistance for your needs.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

Managing photos:

Downloading photos, storing, backing up, ordering online

Microsoft Office programs:

Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook

Facebook:

Privacy settings, posting photos, private messenger

iPad or iPhone:

Troubleshooting, getting the most from your device

Job Skills:

Reviewing resumes, job hunting tips, practice interviewing

Navigating the Internet:

Bookmarking, printing, narrowing your searches

Other:

Don’t see what you need help with? Call our office and see if

your topic can be addressed!

Sign up for one hour of assistance for only $10! Payment due

upon registration to reserve your slot. Appointments will go

fast so reserve your one hour spot today!

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE888F2/SU16) Monday, July 11 Appointments available from 9am-Noon

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE888M2/SU16) Thursday, July 28 Appointments available from 9am-4pm

Visit us online at www.src.edu/outreach.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT NEW—GRAVEYARD ICONOLOGY Have you ever seen

etchings on a tombstone and wondered what they meant?

Explore the meanings of angels, books, skeletons, doves, gates,

and more. You’ll also find out what it means when coins are left

on a military tombstone. Learn how to locate your ancestors, do

death research, and see what information you can find in a

graveyard. Registration is limited, so call early to reserve your

seat! Payment is required to complete registration. Fee: $25

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE119G1/SU16) Thursday, July 14, 6-9pm Instructor: Dave Barbknecht

Havana, Spoon River College (CE119H1/FA16) Wednesday, September 14, 5-8pm Instructor: Dave Barbknecht

NEW—STARGAZING FOR THE FAM ILY Lear n

how to enjoy the night sky as a family! This class will

introduce you to the current night sky while you learn

what astronomical events are about to occur; stories of

the constellations; and how to turn a midnight walk into a

bonding experience for the entire family. Participants

will also learn how to download and use free software

for stargazing. If weather permits, this class will

conclude out under the night sky. Tip: Attendees should

bring a small flash drive to download an ebook on

lunar observation and meteor watching written by the

instructor, Rob Kirkham. Fee: $10 per family

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE /SU16) Tuesday, August 9, 6-9pm Instructor: Rob Kirkham

Havana, Spoon River College (CE /SU16) Thursday, August 11, 6-9pm Instructor: Rob Kirkham

See page 8 for training locations.

Take a class ONLINE! Additional classes are available online at: www.ed2go.com/spoonriver.

Spoon River College Community Outreach Schedule Page 4

To Register, call:

Canton (309) 647-6260 Havana (309) 543-4413 Macomb (309) 833-6031 Rushville (217) 322-6060

COMPUTER SKILLS-ONLINE

KEYBOARDING Learn to use the Keyboarding Pro 5 program, a typing tutorial designed for personal computers, to learn how

to touch-type—that is, to type text you read from a printed page or a computer screen without looking at your keyboard. By the

end of the course, you'll know how to touch-type the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys; create, save, and edit word processing

documents; and successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview. Fee: $99

Online Course, Instructed by Education To Go Staff Choose a Start Date (July 13, Aug 17, Sept. 14) Class runs for 6 weeks! Enroll at www.ed2go.com/spoonriver

CREATING WEB PAGES Create and post your very own Web site on the Internet using HTML in this extensive, hands-on, six

week workshop. First, you'll learn about the capabilities of the World Wide Web and the fundamentals of web design. Then you'll

plan the content, structure and layout of your Web site, create pages full of neatly formatted text, build links between the pages and

to the outside world, and add color, backgrounds, graphics, and tables. You'll also learn critical and timely information on securing

the best possible location in search engine listings, and powerful no-cost or low-cost web marketing strategies. Fee: $99

Online Course, Instructed by Education To Go Staff Choose a Start Date (July 13, Aug 17, Sept. 14) Class runs for 6 weeks! Enroll at www.ed2go.com/spoonriver

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NEW IN MACOMB

GENEALOGY CLASSES

CALL ROSE TO REGISTER AT 833-6031

GET YOUR STUFF TOGETHER Begin your family

journey to research your roots! Learn ways to set up your

family tree and catalog paper records and photos. You’ll also

have an opportunity to explore “Family Tree Maker” to store

your data. This class is a great first step on your genealogical

journey! Instructed by Dave Barbknecht. Fee: $25

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE119N1/SU16) Tuesday, July 12, 4-7pm

GENEALOGICAL BACKBONE Do you know how to find

and read Census information? In this class you’ll learn how to

find and use Census information, and how to let it unlock doors

to the past while giving you new leads to explore!

Discover ways your neighbors can help you through this

process. You’ll do hands-on searching, printing and ordering

of Census records. Instructed by Dave Barbknecht. Fee: $25

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE119N2/SU16) Tuesday, July 19, 4-7pm

PAJAMA GENEALOGY In this class, you’ll use the

computer and Internet to search for current records that are

available, including searches on various websites. A portion

of the class is open lab time to explore and obtain various

documentation, with your instructor there to offer insight and

assistance. Instructed by Dave Barbknecht. Fee: $25

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE119N3/SU16) Tuesday, July 26, 4-7pm

Visit us online at www.src.edu/outreach.

Community Outreach has short term classes to help you meet your goals! Whether it’s for your current job, a future job, or just for fun we hope you join us. Enroll today!

See page 8 for training locations.

Spoon River College Community Outreach Schedule Page 5

To Register, call:

Canton (309) 647-6260 Havana (309) 543-4413 Macomb (309) 833-6031 Rushville (217) 322-6060

COOKING SERIES—HAVANA FUN & EASY FOODS Instructional method will be primarily demonstration with tasting to

follow. Recipes will be provided at each session. There are no tests. Personal recipe sharing is

encouraged by bringing copies for all enrolled students. Fees must be paid prior to the class.

Enrollment is due by Thursday, 10 am prior to the Monday class. All classes are instructed by

Mary Evans.

Classes will be held at the SRC Havana Center located at 324 E. Randolph St. Classes will meet from 4:30-6pm.

July 11: Where’s the Meat Student will learn tenderness levels of different meat

choices with emphasis on tenderizing and knives.

Fee: $15 (SU16, CE011H6)

July 25: Sweetie Pie Student will learn about easy, quick and eloquent

desserts with emphasis on easy clean-up, pans and

gadgets. Fee: $15 (SU16, CE011H7)

Aug. 1: Smacky Snacks Student will learn to prepare healthy snacks to

supplement a daily diet with emphasis on calorie intake

and exercise. Fee: $15 (SU16, CE011H8)

Aug. 22: Easy Does It Student will learn how to prepare all-in-one pan entrees

with emphasis on roaster or oven baking. Fee: $15

(SU16, CE011H9)

Sept. 12: Soups On Student will learn to prepare hearty soups with the

emphasis on crockpot or slow cooker. Fee: $15

(FA16, CE011H1)

Oct. 3: Oodles of Noodles Student will learn basic egg noodle making with

emphasis on drying, storage and cooking. Fee: $15

(FA16, CE011H2)

TO REGISTER CONTACT:

SRC Office of Community Outreach

Havana Center 324 E. Randolph St

309.543.4413

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GARDENING SERIES GROW U: HOME GARDENING SERIES Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or this is the first time you’ve broken ground,

cultivate your skills throughout the growing season in these classes. Each class is only $10 and is instructed by Dr. Michael

Woods. Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (and off-site), Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm

July 13: Fall Crops & Growing Garlic An extended

growing season allows us to take advantage of 3 seasons of

vegetable gardening. If you are just beginning, learn how to

get started. If you already have a garden, learn how to extend

it’s productivity. (SU16, CE047G8)

July 20: Cover Crops Learn the top motivations to

cover crops and gain a greater understanding of what cover

crop management methods are best for providing different

ecosystem services. (SU16, CE047G9)

July 27: Soils & Remediation Healthy soil is the

foundation for a healthy garden and key for growing

vegetables that are pest and disease resistant, taste better,

and are more nutrient dense. Learn about the types of soil in

Central Illinois and what amendments might be useful in your

garden. (SU16, CE047GA)

Visit us online at www.src.edu/outreach. See page 8 for training locations.

Spoon River College Community Outreach Schedule Page 6

To Register, call:

Canton (309) 647-6260 Havana (309) 543-4413 Macomb (309) 833-6031 Rushville (217) 322-6060

NEW YOUTH PROGRAM—CANTON (For those entering 7th-9th)

UKULELE’ CAMP will be held on Wednesday, July 20th from

1-5pm. Students who attend this camp will learn about the different

types of ukuleles, tuning the instrument, and reading chords.

Students will learn a few songs and then conclude the class with a

concert in Jones Park at 5:15pm. Camp will be held at the SRC

Outreach Center located at 45 E. Side Square, Suite 302 in Canton.

Fee: $25 if you bring your own ukulele’ or $75 which includes a

ukulele’ for you to keep.

SCIENCE CAMP will be held on Wednesday, July 27th from

8:30am-3:30pm. Camp includes four sessions and lunch. A water

bottle and small notebook will also be provided. Each student will

attend all sessions which include: Trees are “Tree”rific!, Computer

Codes, Apps & Components, Crime Solvers, and an SRC Campus

Tour. Camp will be held at the SRC Canton Campus located at

23235 North County Highway 22 outside of Canton. Fee: $50

Register in person at the SRC Outreach Center located at 45 E. Side

Square, Suite 302 in Canton.

More information, including brochures and registration materials, is

available online at www.src.edu/outreach.

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Visit us online at www.src.edu/outreach. See page 8 for training locations.

Spoon River College Community Outreach Schedule Page 7

To Register, call:

Canton (309) 647-6260 Havana (309) 543-4413 Macomb (309) 833-6031 Rushville (217) 322-6060

YOUTH PROGRAM—RUSHVILLE Wednesday, July 13th, 9am-Noon

(For those entering 1st-6th) Topics include:

GOD’S EYE ART Learn the native Amer ican or igins of this ar t form, and make simple or intr icate designs using yarn, beads,

and artifacts from nature. Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht, SRC Outreach Staff

CRIMINAL JUSTICE Learn about the Illinois State Police. Students will learn the differences and similar ities between City,

County, and State Police as well as State Police History and its function within their community and what it takes to be a part of the

Illinois State Police team. Instructor: Dan Adams

DANCE EXPERIENCE Learn about the history of different dance styles and have the chance to try out some moves and learn

a short jazz combination. Instructors: Marissa Wrench and Emily Norton

CANDY EXPERIMENTS Who doesn’t love candy! In this class we will use candy to conduct science exper iments. Can you

crack Skittles open like a clamshell? How do we make candy sink and float? Do you think we can take the letters off of an M&M? What

candy mixed with baking soda makes bubbles? Join us and be a Candy Scientist. Instructor: Velvet Powell, SRC Outreach Staff

THE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO Learn how to take pictures in a studio. Learn to use lighting, backgrounds, and set design.

Enhance your creativity. Get the most out of whatever camera you own. (Students must bring a camera.) Instructor: Melissa Kirkham

SCIENCE : THE MICRO WORLD Learn about the miniature wor ld all around us. Students will have the oppor tunity to look

through college microscopes, see macro photography, and collect their own specimens. Students will receive small magnifying specimen

boxes. Instructor: Rob Kirkham, SRC Outreach Staff

Stop by the SRC Rushville Center, visit us online at www.src.edu/outreach, or call 217-323-6060 for details.

YOUTH PROGRAM—MACOMB Mon-Thurs, July 18-21, 9am-Noon

(For those entering 1st-6th) Topics Include:

SIMPLE SCIENCE FUN Have you ever stopped to observe the scientific activities happening around you every day? Science is

everywhere, and it’s so much fun! Come join us for some simple, yet exciting, science experiments that you can do by yourself or with

friends. Instructor: Pella Staff

ART Get creative this summer ! Students will create var ious types of ar ts and crafts projects using a var iety of techniques.

Learn something new or perfect your artistic abilities. Instructor: Leigh Erlandson

THE OLYMPIC GAMES The Summer Olympics ar e happening this year ! Learn about the history of the games and this

year’s host city of Rio de Janiero. Students will also create Olympic crafts and play some of the games. Instructor: Erin Orwig, SRC

Outreach Staff

LIFE: MORE THAN A GAME Explore possible career fits for you, what education you’ll need, money management tips, and

then play a life-sized game of LIFE to finish out the week! Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht, SRC Outreach Staff

ADOPT-A-BULL EDUCATION Students will “adopt” a dog for the week and learn training tips, creating dog crafts

and treats, and overall ownership education. At the end of the week, students will get to try out what they have learned with one of

ePITome’s rescue dogs! Instructor: Cayla Walsh, ePITome Dog Rescue

READY, SET, GROW! It’s time to get your hands dir ty! Whether you have a little bit of space or a lot, container gardening is a

creative way to get started growing your own vegetables. In this session, students will learn how to care for soil and plants, and how to

expand the container garden at home. Instructor: Dr. Michael Woods, SRC Faculty

CREATE YOUR OWN FAIRY GARDEN This class will recycle and reuse some household items to create a new Fairy Garden!

Create a tiny garden where your fairies can read, relax, and play. Instructor: Stephanie Westlake, SRC Staff

CANDY EXPERIMENTS Who doesn’t love candy! In this class we will use candy to conduct science experiments. Can you crack

Skittles open like a clamshell? How do we make candy sink and float? Do you think we can take the letters off of an M&M? What

candy mixed with baking soda makes bubbles? Join us and become a Candy Scientist. Instructor: Velvet Powell, SRC Outreach Staff

More information is coming soon for Macomb. Watch for details online at www.src.edu/outreach or call 309-833-6031.

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Canton, Spoon River College

Community Outreach Center 45 E. Side Square, Suite 302

Canton, IL

Registration Number: 309-647-6260

Canton, Spoon River College 23235 N. Co. Hwy 22

Canton, IL

Registration Number: 309-647-6260

Macomb, Spoon River College

Community Outreach Center 2500 E. Jackson St.

Macomb, IL

Registration Number: 309-833-6031

Havana, Spoon River College 324 E. Randolph Havana, IL

Registration Number: 309-543-4413

Rushville, Spoon River College 706 Maple Avenue

Rushville, IL

Registration Number: 217-322-6060

Reach us at: Brad O’Brien (309) 649-6294

Dean, Career & Workforce Education

Velvet Powell (309) 833-6033

Director, Community Outreach

Andrea Barbknecht (309) 647-5886

Director, Canton Outreach Center

Erin Orwig (309) 833-6032

Coordinator, Community Outreach

Spoon River College Community Outreach Contact Information

Lori Murphy (309) 647-6260

Senior Office Assistant

Rose Marie Bucher (309) 833-6031

Senior Office Assistant

Katy Valentin (309) 833-6097

Macomb Campus Assistant

Stephanie Howerter (309) 543-4413

Director, Havana Center

Rob Kirkham (217) 322-6060

Director, Rushville Center

src.edu/outreach

TRAINING LOCATIONS & CONTACT NUMBERS:

GED & LITERACY GED CLASSES are offered each semester at NO cost. For further

information please call the Adult Education Office at

309-649-6278 or 309-833-6017.

ESL - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE classes are

offered each semester at NO cost. For further information please call

the Adult Education Program Coordinator at 309-833-6038.

Visit the Adult Education website at www.src.edu/academics/Pages/ged.aspx

FOUNDATION & ALUMNI NEWS Visit the Foundation website at www.src.edu/foundation or contact Colin Davis at [email protected] or 309-647-6395.

UPCOMING FOUNDATION/ALUMNI EVENTS

July 20: 7:30am, Board Meeting

July 29: 11am, 23rd Annual SRC Foundation Golf Tournament

Aug. 17: 7:30am, Board Meeting

Aug. 27: 5:30pm, Havana Fundraiser , Big Horse Vineyards

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To Register, call:

Canton (309) 647-6260 Havana (309) 543-4413 Macomb (309) 833-6031 Rushville (217) 322-6060

Additional classes are

available online at:

www.ed2go.com/spoonriver.

Grammar Refresher

A to Z Grantwriting

Computer Skills for the Workplace

Beginning Writer’s Workshop

Project Management Fundamentals

Introduction to SQL

Effective Business Writing

Fundamentals of Management

Speed Spanish

Creating Web Pages

Discover Sign Language

Medical Terminology