MoFAB's upper floors could help fill housing gap at Tech Jun 20, 2009
Restoration ideas Bodish said the restoration plan would get MoFAB in shape to achieve his vision as a community education and arts center. He said students living there would fit in perfectly with MoFAB's mission of promoting the arts. (Montana Standard, MT)
Adult Education Veteran Confronts Severe Budget Cuts Jun 20, 2009
Bonnie Moore can look back on 30 years of service to Adult and Community Education (ACE), during which she has witnessed the organization s tremendous growth and achievement. But for Bonnie Moore, time to relish this achievement is short. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
More of this story Jun 19, 2009
On Wednesday, Georganna Koppermann, the district s director of community education and enrichment, presented to the School Committee a draft business plan, for the first time detailing the costs anticipated to keep the 45,695-square-foot building open for school and community operations ... Koppermann said, along with her office, the building will house a central registration secretary, a parttime community education program assistant, a parttime school custodian, the town s recreation director... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Racial Disparities in U.S. Health C... Jun 19, 2009
Experts presented the results from some ongoing research, health care delivery systems, access to and quality of care, community education, patient behavior and other aspects of health differences between populations groups. In sum, these reports detailed that on the whole racial and ethnic minorities tended to receive a lower quality of health care, even when access-related factors, such as patients' insurance status and income were controlled. (Suite101.com)
CLGC golf camp a success for children interested in links Jun 19, 2009
Kids enjoyed their time out on the course last week during the Community Education sponsored golf camp at the Chisago Lakes Golf Course. Kids aged five through 14 learned proper technique from John Halpern (blue), Luke Angrimson (white) and Ryan Holt (not pictured). (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Education in the Valley Jun 18, 2009
Daily Herald Print Edition. Published/Last Modified on Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:35 AM CDT. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
HCC trustees OK tentative 2010 budget Jun 18, 2009
46 million bid from Associated Constructors to install the Challenger Learning Center in the Community Education Center. The vote was unanimous, minus the abstentions from two new trustees seated in May, Terry Baggett and John Jac Copes. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Community water resource grants are available Jun 18, 2009
Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 10:09 AM EDT Community members who want to make a positive impact on the water resources in their area may apply online for a Community Education Grant from the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The goal of the district s Community Education Grant program is to actively engage adults in water-related issues pertaining to conservation, protection and preservation. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Education progress reports set for release Jun 17, 2009
The Austin Chamber of Commerce and IBM will host an education roundtable on June 23 where nine Central Texas school districts and 11 area chambers of commerce will release their 2008 Community Education Progress Reports ... The Community Education Progress Reports is a four-year old effort that tracks school districts performance over time. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Schools to charge for space Jun 17, 2009
Calls to Robyn Kieffer, the district s facilities scheduler for community education, were not returned. As Minnesota districts budgets become stretched thin, more have begun charging for their buildings, causing some organizations to abandon schools for other sites, such as churches, Flynn said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
City Beat (75) Jun 16, 2009
Orange Community Education & Recreation offers Discover cake decorating and earn a Level I certificate class meeting Mondays through July 6 from 6:30-8:30 at Pepper Pike Learning Center, 32000 Chagrin Blvd. Fee. Register to 216-831-8601 or. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Applicants will learn fate of their funding requests Jun 16, 2009
For Phase 2 of the MSU and Big Sky Community Education Project, BSI requested just over 15,000. Last year, as a part of Phase 1, BSI completed a comprehensive assessment of the communitys learning needs as well as funded the construction of a high-tech distance learning facility. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
Dukakis to moderate Brookline Public Health Policy Forum Jun 16, 2009
Sponsored by the Friends of Brookline Public Health and the Brookline Adult & Community Education Program, with support from Epoch Senior Healthcare of Chestnut Hill, the forum offers Brookline residents an opportunity to learn how the commonwealth s experience with universal health care may influence national policy. Former Gov. Michael Dukakis will moderate the panel, which features Robert Restuccia, executive director, Community Catalyst; Nancy Turnbull, senior lecturer, Department of Health... (Brookline TAB, MA)
Why did the Winona district shift some funds instead of cut more from the budget? Jun 16, 2009
There s a number of dedicated areas, including Community Education, debt service for building construction and lease levies. and school nutrition. (Winona Daily News, MN)
A splashy grand opening Jun 16, 2009
The school district Community Education office is also committed to rent to the Shenendehowa youth swimming club the pool for two hours every day except for Sunday. Culnan said that the goal for the first year is to utilize the pool efficiently and safely before delving into additional programs. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Needham Senior Notes (June 18) Jun 16, 2009
Those curious about modern art, history buffs looking to learn something new and all seniors are invited by Springwell to explore the many lifelong learning opportunities available at local colleges and community education centers. Springwell has compiled a list of programs, including information about discount rates and/or special programs for seniors. (Needham Tab, MA)
"Fairways & Highways" Celebrity Golf and Motorcycle Bike Weekend Launches in Atlanta in support of the fight to End Domestic Violence Jun 16, 2009
Services provided by the Center include emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, legal advocacy, children's programming, emergency financial assistance, support groups, supervised visitation, and community education. Each year, more than 12,000 women and children turn to Women's Resource Center for aid. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
WWII landings to be re-enacted next weekend (611) Jun 16, 2009
Alsbro said that's a prelude to Lest We Forget's community education classes on the Vietnam War at Lake Michigan College starting in September. Visitors to the airport events will be greeted by what promises to be an astounding sight - a total of 1,302 American flags on nearly two acres of ground at the airport entrance. (The Herald-Palladium)
Community Ed Camps On Schedule This Summer Jun 16, 2009
There s plenty to keep youths entertained this summer, since the Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education program is offering sessions that cater to a wide range of interests. From martial arts to photography and dinosaur discoveries to shooting hoops, a long list of camps are still open to registration. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Longtime Acton-Boxborough school chief Bill Ryan set to retire Jun 16, 2009
His list of achievements ranges from beginning the community education program to wading through years of lean budgets to overseeing a massive redesign of the Charter Road campus ... He taught American history and theology at Cathedral High School in Boston s South End before taking over as director of community education in Medford ... Not long after, he chanced upon a newspaper advertisement for a position designing a new community education program in Acton, a town he d barely heard of. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Spartans grit their way to a third place finish in rugby Jun 16, 2009
Randall also noted that help from the girls, their parents, the high school and community education were all vital to the rugby program's success ... As for interested girls, they can check out the rugby community education program from July 13-July 16. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Project looks to put drug on ice Jun 6, 2009
The privately funded nonprofit project today launched a statewide prevention program to reduce first-time meth use through a media campaign, public service messages, public policy and community education and outreach ... The privately funded nonprofit project today launched a statewide prevention program to reduce first-time meth use through a media campaign, public service messages, public policy and community education and outreach. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
ISU staying busy during summer Jun 6, 2009
Heartland also welcomes summer guests for community education programs -- more than 1,550 have signed up, said Gary Taylor, the colleges dean of corporate and community education. Of those, 970 are youth signed up for the campus Youth Enrichment Program camps, a record enrollment, he said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Educator Chou raises bar in campaign funds Jun 5, 2009
Friday June 05, 2009. Yen Chou is a super fundraiser in her campaign to win the Flushing City Council seat. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
City of Elgin to Receive 10,000 'Smart Meters' From ComEd Jun 5, 2009
Elgin's plan for a customer-focused, community education approach will help ensure ComEd residential and business customers understand the new smart meter technology and ultimately realize energy savings through access to new tools and information ... The CEC recommended plans were evaluated on their potential to meet energy and sustainability requirements, including reducing municipal building energy consumption; reducing community energy consumption; addressing community education surrounding... (PR Newswire)
• Kids get artsy with glass Jun 5, 2009
Both youth classes are offered through the College of Southern Idaho Community Education Center. Register: 732-6442 or. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Two Years Later Jun 4, 2009
They signed up for a yoga class through Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education and Linda was in the class. Then the couple began going to Hondo s to hear music and dance on the weekends. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Summer's first month packs plenty of fun for all Jun 3, 2009
The event, sponsored by Flagler County Schools Adult and Community Education, begins at 6 p.m. at Flagler Auditorium on State Road 100. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children and are available at the auditorium box office. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Healthy Living Jun 3, 2009
Stop Tobacco Class noon, first Wednesday, Community Education Health Education Center, 3950 Sherman Ave., North Bend (269-8077). Free counseling for combat veterans 4:30 to 6 p.m.; 2 p.m., World War II and Korean conflict veterans, Wednesdays. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
• Local food briefs Jun 3, 2009
Going beyond the basics of cake decorating, the class "Cake Decorating II: Flowers will enhance your creativity as you learn to craft 15 to 20 varieties of edible flowers, expand on borders, use techniques for working with fondant, and incorporate real and artificial flowers.This class is offered through the College of Southern Idaho Community Education Center from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, June 10-24 in the CSI Desert kitchen 116. Cost is 35, and Vickie Brannen instructs.Students should have... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Waterloo creates uniform school supply list for 2009-10 Jun 3, 2009
"What we're trying to do is really make it easier for families," said Michelle Temeyer, the district's director of community education. "There was large variation in past years.". (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Mayor Hurley won't seek fourth term Jun 3, 2009
AFFILIATIONS: Waterloo Chamber of Commerce; Greater Cedar Valley Alliance; Iowa League of Cities; Cedar Valley Coalition; Waterloo Development Corp.; Cedar Valley's Promise (co-chair of Mentoring Task Force Committee); Metropolitan Transportation Policy Board; Black Hawk County Emergency Management Commission; INRCOG Board and Executive Committee; Waterloo Schools Community Education Advisory Committee; Partners in Education; Exchange Club; Rotary Club; St. Edward's Parish; numerous civic and... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Jill Fischer Jun 2, 2009
The program allows volunteer groups from churches, schools, 4-H, FFA, scouting, Home and Community Education (HCE), other community service groups, and families to help create and paint the quilt squares. The committee has painted a lot of quilts in the old barn at the Green County extension office. (Agri-View, WI)
Pismo Fire Department recipient of new, portable extrication equipment Jun 2, 2009
The program funds equipment, training and community education programs across the nation. June 2, 2009. (Santa Maria Times)
Prince of the city May 31, 2009
Ten-year-old Kiara Molina chatted intently to Prince Harry in a community education centre in Harlem. He smiled, asked encouraging questions, and after the third-in-line to the throne left, she was beaming. (BBC News -- UK)
Layoffs loom at 3 Phila.-area companies May 29, 2009
Community Education Partners plans to close its site at 4224 N. Front St. in Philadelphia and lay off employees at 4300 Westminster Ave. in the city. Community Education Partners, a provider of academic and behavior improvement programs, informed the state that 157 workers will be affected. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Nevada Class of 2009 receives diplomas May 29, 2009
The following awards/scholarships were handed out at graduation (presenters are in parenthesis): Allen L. Kockler Company (Ray Murray) - Brittany Shickell ($500/4 years) Andrew Family Memorial (Terry Webster) - Allison Robey ($1,000) Dr. Bernita Irene Jacobson Memorial (Joe Toot) - Rebecca Dubberke ($1,000) Fawcett - Nevada School Foundation (Joe Toot) - Christopher Cychosz ($1,000/4 years) Irene Dutton Memorial (Ray Murray) - Ashlee Nagle ($500) Kiwanis Club Scholarships (Leroy Bergman) - Emily... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Oakland institute seeks stimulus for research May 29, 2009
CHORI s planned structure would consist of clinical research and community education space on the second floor including room for other East Bay institutions like the , Berkeley, to work on translational research and third-floor laboratories for personalized medicine, stem cells and clinical research projects tied to cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. I could fill it, Lubin said, adding that the facility could house 50 people. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Letter: BA&CE a long-term investment May 28, 2009
On May 14, the TAB reported on budget issues regarding Brookline Adult & Community Education ( School budget still evolving ). Please allow me to provide some clarification. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Full Story» May 28, 2009
If you've had a Coke, you've helped community education programs. Career advancement w/ an affordable Teaching Assistant certification. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
'A disposable neighborhood' May 26, 2009
OSU to develop a community education program to make students aware of their surroundings. A formal branding of the district. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
HOPE marks 30th anniversary May 26, 2009
Community education, transportation, abuser intervention programs, referrals, and a walk-in program are other highlights. All services are free and confidential, according to its Web site. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Preventing teen suicides May 23, 2009
Besides on-campus counseling, the group has offered and continues to offer off-campus counseling, teen substance-abuse treatment and community education, including information sessions on depression and suicide. It is hard to be a teenager anywhere, but may be particularly hard in a high-achieving place such as Palo Alto, Rey believes. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
As enrollment dwindles, a tighter adult ed program emerges in Brookline May 22, 2009
Wicked Local PHOTO BY ZARA TZANEV Tamara Candage teaches the last session of a Zumba dance class offered by Brookline Adult & Community Education, which Abby Outterson, right, regularly attends ... Now 57, Shields has attended classes through Brookline Adult & Community Education for more than half her life ... Brookline Adult & Community Education will hold a forum to discuss program changes sometime this summer. (Brookline TAB, MA)
• Kids can learn from historic artists at CSI May 22, 2009
For information or to register, call the CSI Community Education Center at 732-6442, or register and pay online at. Copyright. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Make your digital strike at CSI LAN tournament May 22, 2009
Pre-registration for this tournament is required through the CSI Community Education Center and participants must be 18 or older ... For information or to register, call the CSI Community Education Center at 732-6442, or register and pay online at. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Community news May 22, 2009
The College of Southern Idaho Community Education Center is offering two classes. How to Travel Solo: A Women's Guide will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. June 9 in Taylor 247. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
School absentee rate soars amid flu outbreak May 22, 2009
Jeannie Tsavaris-Basini, a member of the School District 30 Community Education Council, said a particular concern is that students attending schools such as I.S. 277 could bring the virus back to elderly people living with them, or those with compromised immune systems. Fedkowskyj said he kept his daughter home primarily because he also has an infant and didn t want to chance an exposure. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Haley students and parents enjoy a day at the Boston Nature Center May 21, 2009
Run by the Massachusetts Audubon Society, the 67-acre sanctuary is a community education center that teaches children and adults about science and the environment. Located less than half a mile from the Haley, the Boston Nature Center serves as an ideal tie-in to the school s experience-based curriculum. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
More of this story May 21, 2009
The district s Community Education, Enrichment and Leisure Services programs would also move from Babcock Hall to Tower Street. Nardone said potential occupants include the town s Recreation Department, the Bradley School (for children with psychiatric and behavioral needs) and the Church of Westerly. (Westerly Sun, RI)
May 21 Around Town May 21, 2009
Littleton Parks, Recreation & Community Education is pleased to be working with Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions to help your child prep smarter, and score higher, on the PSAT and SAT.. We will be offering a Free practice PSAT Test on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to noon at Littleton High School, 56 King Street. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Small town resisting prison on tribal land May 21, 2009
A New Jersey enterprise, Community Education Centers, would operate the prison under a 30-year lease. Those companies spent the past four years quietly negotiating with the tribe. (AZCentral -- News)
Windsor Place of Wilmington hosts free education program May 20, 2009
Windsor Place of Wilmington is hosting a free community education program to help adult children and their elderly parents, other caregivers and seniors to discuss sensitive issues in respectful and effective ways ... How to Discuss Age-Related Concerns is part of a community education series titled Talking Just Works, hosted by Windsor Place of Wilmington. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Registration open for Summer Driver's Education at Dover-Sherborn Community Education May 20, 2009
For registration information, call Dover-Sherborn Community Education, 508-785-0722. Loading commenting interface. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Columbia College offers variety of enrichment classes for summer May 19, 2009
Posted: Monday, May 18, 2009 11:33 AM CDT Columbia College s Community Education Department is offering a variety of short-term classes this summer for self-improvement, hobbies and personal enrichment ... In-person registrations will also be accepted at the college s Sonora campus at the community education department, 588-5144, and the admissions and records office, 588-5231. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Recreation programming May 18 May 19, 2009
All Parks, Recreation and Community Education course registration can be made in person at 33 Shattuck Street, on-line at www. littletonma. (Littleton Independent, MA)
One million views and counting May 19, 2009
The Workforce Development & Community Education department at Alamo Colleges Northeast Lakeview College is offering a slate of summer classes to the community ... Adults over 50 can learn more about the college s Encore 50 community education program that provides classes, lectures, and social activities. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
• To do for you May 18, 2009
College of Southern Idaho's Community Education Center offers the dance and fitness class "Tap-N-Burn" 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 3 to July 8, in Room 304 at CSI's gymnasium. Benita Conway will instruct. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
FORWARD RACINE: New community garden continues to grow May 18, 2009
Producing food for families in need and providing community education on proper gardening practices have been the dual goals of the program since inception. Once again, we are fortunate to have involved cooperative partners in the Racine County UW-Extension, the Master Gardener Volunteers, Lakeside Curative Services and the Racine County Food Bank as well as volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Bulletin Board May 18, 2009
Community Education Forum. Senior financial planning options in a troubled economy presented by John Homgren of Homgren and Associates. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Summer events listings May 17, 2009
Portland Chamber Music Festival Abromson Community Education Center, 88 Bedford St., Portland, ME. 207-780-5670. Aug. 13: Portland Chamber Music Festival Opening Night. (Boston Globe)
Innovation culls interest for Ed.D. students May 17, 2009
Creighton School District community education director. Paredes, who is in charge of involving parents in education at nine different schools, had to debate taking on the doctoral program. (AZCentral -- News)
S. Home botanist earns national wildflower award May 16, 2009
Smith leads interpretive hikes on topics ranging from berry picking to mushrooms, staffs booths at community education events, and provides technical expertise for local watershed restoration projects. For more information about the USDA Forest Service Celebrating Wildflowers program, visit. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Columbus State hires dean for work-force development May 16, 2009
The Columbus school this week said it hired Jane Schaefer, 45, as dean of community education and work-force development. Schaefer, a former administrator in the community work-force education office at in Omaha, Neb. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Learning opportunities expanding in Big Sky May 15, 2009
In June 2008 the Big Sky Resort Area District awarded funds to support the Big Sky Community Education Partnership, by establishing a distance learning facility and program in Big Sky. The cost of the project was also supported by funds from MSUs Extended University and the Big Sky Institute. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
