April 2017
UPCOMING CLASSES Business & Community Education
At-A-Glance Alliance Adult Education Bob Ross Driver’s Education Medication Aide
Bridgeport English Language Acquisition
Chadron Adult Education GED Testing
Kimball Adult Education
Sidney Adult Education ed2go
Scottsbluff/Gering 4th Annual Beginning Teamsters & Pleasure Driving Clinic Adult Drawing Adult Education After School Clubs --Chef’s Delight --Cool Chemistry --Duct Tape Dynasty --Math ... It’s an Art --Spaced Out Basic Nursing Assistant Be A Writer Be Your Own Handy Ma’am Beginning Acrylic Painting Boating Safety Certification Bob Ross Painting Business Succession & Planning Workshop Calm Your Mind & De-Stress CPR Dog Obedience Driver’s Education ed2go English Language Acquisition Excel (Beginning) Excel (Intermediate)
Fly Casting (Principles of) Fly Fishing (Intro to) Fun with Drones Fun with Robots How to Use Medicare.gov Inside - Outitude Japanese Swordsmanship (Intro to) KDO: Kids Day Out Camps Ko Heichi Fitness Kickboxing & Bushidokan Make Your Own Atlatl Medicare ABC’s (and D, too)! Microsoft Office Lunch Bytes Passport Passengers –India –Vietnam Pool Operators Clinic QuickBooks™ Remembering World War I: Its Lasting Influences Into the 21st Century Safe Babysitting Clinic Sales & Use Tax Sales Tax Exemption on Agriculture Sign Language (Intermediate) Spring Wellness Festival
Still Life Painting with Wool: A Felting Workshop Theatre Opportunity for Youth (TOFY) Valley Home School Association Mini Conference Wood Crafting ZUMBA®
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FREE! Legacy of the Plains Docent Training If you are interested in becoming a docent with the Legacy of the Plains Museum and would like to be part of the pilot training program, please contact 308.436.1989. Training is from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Legacy of the Plains Museum. • • • • • • • •
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Medication Aide Apr 3 – 20 (M, T, TH) 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. $337.50 (plus cost of book) Alliance Learning Center This course is designed to instruct the experienced nurse aide to assume the role of medication aide. We teach you the beginning knowledge of medication administration and pharmacology. Upon completion of the course, the student is eligible to sit for the final medication aide exam, sponsored by a State of Nebraska testing site. Successful completion of this exam allows the student to be eligible to be on the Nebraska State Medication Aide registry.
Bob Ross Painting See page 6 to see what we’re painting. May 19 or Jun 16 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 Knight Museum Gallery Bob 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. Students must bring a roll of paper towels to this class.
for adults 18 years of age and older. Students complete 20 hours of classroom time and drive two to five hours with a Competency Certified Instructor. Eligible students must obtain a valid learner’s permit and be at least 14 years of age by October 15, 2017 to register.
BRIDGEPORT 308.254.7407 English Language Acquisition For More Info, Call 308.635.6769
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
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• Prepare for industry certification or start a new career
• Start anytime • Many programs completed in less than six months
• In-depth study, all learning materials
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Driver’s Education Jun 19 – 23 (M – F) 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $195 Alliance Learning Center This course is a state-approved driver safety course for high school students ages 14-17. This course is not state approved
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• Personal instructor assistance • Certificate of completion awarded with passing score
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Be a Writer Mar 27 – May 1 (M) 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., $35, Harms Center Everyone has a story. This course helps you bring that idea to the page. Each class meeting features a writing lesson, writing prompt, and an opportunity for sharing one’s own work, with discussion to follow. Previous students have received honorable mention in writing contests, and seen their work published after gaining confidence in this class. Lessons are based on The Write To Write, by Julia Cameron, but the text is not required.
Intermediate Excel Mar 27, 29 & Apr 5, 10 (M, W) 6:00 − 9:00 p.m., $112.50, Harms Center (Gold Card: $17.50)
This course focuses on the use of spreadsheet software to understand the principles in using complex formulas and functions, creating macros, multilevel sorting, filtering data, chart enhancements, and retrieving data on the World Wide Web. Students are required to bring a flash drive to this class.
Passport Passengers India: Mar 30; Vietnam: Apr 6 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $12 Harms Center Passport Passengers provides an opportunity for senior citizens in our community to come together and learn about countries around the world. Come and share your experiences of your personal travels and learn from those of others. We also experience snacks and activities unique to each country. These are the last two sessions of the series. If you are interested in sharing your travel experiences during one of our upcoming Passport Passenger series, please call 308.635.6700.
Ko Heichi Fitness Kickboxing & Bushidokan
Apr 3 – 26 or May 1 – 31 (M, W) Fitness Kickboxing, Ages 16+ 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Bushidokan, Ages 7+ 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Single: $30; Family: $45 (up to 4)
(Students can take one or both classes for the same price. Age restriction applies.)
Harms Center Ko Heichi Kickboxing is a great workout full of energy, fun, music, and extreme calorieburning potential, but this is not just another aerobics class. You learn proper safe martial arts techniques in a well-rounded full body workout and each class highlights some aspect of personal safety or self-defense. Bushidokan Martial Arts training is a great way to build stamina, increase strength, speed, flexibility, balance, and overall body conditioning but if it doesn’t teach you how to fight and defend yourself, then something is wrong! Bushidokan specializes in proven fighting and self-defense tactics. We train warriors for real world experiences.
Introduction to Japanese Swordsmanship
Ages: 16 & Older Apr 4 – 27 (T, TH) 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. $20, Harms Center Learn the Way of the Sword! Join us for an introduction to the use of Japanese-style swords. What once was a violent matter has become a path for living a better life — for fitness of mind and body. Practice with wooden swords. It’s safe, challenging, and fun. No equipment required. The instructor provides wooden weapons and any other gear you may need. Wear comfortable workout clothes. • Week One: Basics The Japanese-style Sword and its Use • Week Two: Techniques and Forms Methods of Practice • Week Three: Formal Practice Playing with Swords for Serious Purposes • Week Four: Final Practices Bringing it Down to Earth Robert W. Dillon Jr. has taught martial arts classes for over 30 years. He has traveled extensively to attend, train, and learn with other martial arts professionals, including
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world famous martial arts entrepreneur Stephen K. Hayes.
Microsoft Office Lunch Bytes Apr 5, 12, 19 & 26 (W) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. $25, Harms Center, Room B120 This four-part class offers open sessions on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. Participants pay $25 and can attend all four sessions. The sessions are in Q&A format. This is your chance to ask an expert “How do I …” for all four programs. • APR 5: Microsoft Word 2016 • APR 12: Microsoft Excel 2016 • APR 19: Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 • APR 26: Microsoft OneNote 2016
Fun with Robots
Apr 6, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $15 or Two People for $25, Harms Center Explore programming robots with fun easy-to-learn software using a computer and mobile devices. This is a hands-on interactive class putting a robot through its paces.
Still Life Painting with Wool: A Felting Workshop
Ages: 16 & Up Apr 8 & 9, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. WNAC Members: $50 Non-Members: $60 Plus a $25 materials fee (felting kit) West Nebraska Art Center Felting is a wonderfully versatile medium that can be used to create standalone 2- and 3-D art pieces, or in combination with other fiber art medium as an appliqué or embellishment. In this class, explore both the art of wet felting and needle felting, and learn the skills to make your own original framed, mixed media, textile art piece. Composition, use of color and light, and special effects created with fiber are the focus, as you learn to ‘paint’ with wool roving. Day one is devoted to the wet felting process and the creation of a custom background fabric for the artwork. On day two, have fun needle felting your own flowers in a vase from a still life composition. Call WNAC at 308.632.2226 to register.
UPCOMING CLASSES Business & Community Education Sales & Use Tax Apr 12, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. $10, Harms Center This course covers the basics of Nebraska sales and use tax. Sales tax affects everyone! If you are a business owner or are considering starting your own business, this information is a must for you and your bookkeeper. The topics discussed not only benefit professionals; you can learn how sales tax affects you every day. The presentation covers all areas of sales and use tax, including licensing requirements, exemptions, reporting, and taxable services. There is plenty of time for questions and answers. You must print and bring a copy of the PowerPoint provided on the Nebraska Department of Revenue website revenue.nebraska.gov (click on Taxpayer Education).
Sales Tax Exemption on Agriculture Apr 12, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. $10, Harms Center This class covers, in detail, the sales tax exemption for commercial agricultural
producers on the purchase and repair of equipment. Discussion includes qualifying agricultural operations, equipment and parts, and how to obtain a refund for tax paid on parts for depreciable agricultural equipment purchased prior to Oct. 1, 2014. Exemptions for feed, seed, and chemicals are explained. A portion of the session is dedicated to contractors who build structures, such as grain bins used in agricultural operations. Instructors teach how to complete tax returns for a variety of scenarios, as well as related exemption and refund forms. This session benefits farmers, implement dealers, equipment suppliers, and parts store owners, as well as those who operate machine shops and other types of repair facilities. It is also relevant to feed and seed suppliers. You must print and bring a copy of the PowerPoint provided on the Nebraska Department of Revenue website revenue.nebraska.gov (click on Taxpayer Education).
Intermediate Sign Language Apr 12 – May 10 (W), 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $30, Harms Center
This course utilizes a practical approach to teaching Intermediate Sign Language. This class is a continuation of the Beginning Sign Language class. Students are encouraged to have taken Beginning Sign Language or have knowledge of basic signs. This course not only deals with more vocabulary but also includes the use of non-manual markers, facial expression, classifiers, and the grammatical structure of American Sign Language. We also work on receptive sign skills and continue with the fluency of finger-spelling. This is an interactive course for those who consider their sign skills as intermediate. Students are required to purchase the book American Sign Language, ISBN 10: 0-932666-42-6.
ZUMBA® Apr 17 – May 11 (M-TH) 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., $35/session Main Building, Aerobics Room Join the ZUMBA® dance party! People of all ages and fitness levels can benefit from this popular Latin-inspired workout. Get up, get moving, and get in shape!
QuickBooks™ Basics Apr 19, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., $55 (Gold Card does not apply.)
Harms Center Are 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 basics of setting up your QuickBooks™ software. Feel free to attend regardless of which version of QuickBooks™ you currently use. PLEASE NOTE: This class does not cover taxes or payroll deduction.
Be Your Own Handy Ma’am Apr 19 – May 3 (M, W), 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. $45, Harms Center Ladies, if you don’t want to hire a handyman to repair that hole in the wall,
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squeaky hinge, or that light switch that just doesn’t work anymore, why not do it yourself? Learn the importance of and how to change a furnace filter, swap light switches, repair a hole in the drywall, and find the best tools for the job. We demystify toilet leaks and discuss whether fixing a faucet or replacing it is right for you. Learn how to replace your own sprinkler heads and much more! Get to know your house and how to take care of it by joining your friends and signing up for this fun, new, class. Prepare to get paint on your clothes and dirt on your hands.
Apr 22, May 13, or Jun 17 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $10, Harms Center Six-Hour Class Apr 4 & 6 or Jun 6 & 8 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $10, Harms Center Required 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.
feelings of stress, overwhelm, frustration, or just simply find themselves feeling uncertain and fearful will love this class. It gives you tools for finding the calm within.
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Bob Ross Painting
Apr 22, May 20, or Jun 17 9:00 a.m. − 4:00 p.m., $60 per class Harms Center Bob 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 weton-wet technique. Students must bring a roll of paper towels to this class.
Spring Wellness Festival Apr 21, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $8 for ages 60+ $15 for anyone under age 60 Harms Center Wellness includes not only physical health, but also intellectual, emotional, and social well-being. The benefits of wellness are important at any age, but become more dramatic as we age. This program was developed with the hope that you acquire information to add life to your years rather than just years to your life. Join us for our 21st annual event designed to help seniors 60 and over meet the challenges of growing older. Pick up a brochure and registration form at the Harms Center or online at wncc.edu/bce. Return the completed registration form to WNCC by Apr. 11.
Boating Safety Certification Three-Hour Class Ages: 14 and up
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Calm Your Mind & De-Stress Apr 25 – May 23 (T), 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. $30, Harms Center Learn the art of mindfulness, meaningful pauses that allow you to take charge of your fears and doubts. Experience the benefits of the relaxation response, a state of mental calm during which your blood pressure drops, your heart and breathing rate slow, and your muscles become less tense. Learn a simple 10-minute relaxation response process. You can use it to better cope with life’s stresses, manage pain, and improve mental clarity and focus. Discover the path to your inner most calm with guided meditation techniques. This five-week class gives you tools for living a most peaceful and healthier life. Whether you are presently healthy or dealing with an illness you can benefit from the engaging, practical techniques taught in this onehour weekly class. Parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, students, employers, employees, and anyone experiencing
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UPCOMING CLASSES Business & Community Education How to Use Medicare.gov Apr 25, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. FREE, Harms Center Caryn Long, regional representative with the Nebraska Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), shows you how to navigate www.Medicare.gov. This free presentation offers hands-on computer training to anyone who wants to tap into the vast information available for new to Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, disabled, and people with end stage renal disease, including:
• Learn how to sign up for “My Medicare.gov”
• Learn how to change Medicare plans • Learn about costs and apply for help to
pay costs if you meet qualifications • Find plans and cost for Medicare Supplements, Part C, and Part D • Get help with a claim, file a complaint, or appeal • Manage your health records • Find resources and help • See if your test or service is covered • Replace your lost Medicare card • Correct errors on Medicare card • Find Medicare providers • How to prevent Medicare fraud
2017 VHSA Homeschool Conference & Book Sale Apr 29, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Conference Ticket without Meal: $15 (Plus $1.82 fee)
Conference Ticket with Meal: $23.50 (Plus $2.29 fee)
Register early for FREE raffle tickets! Harms Center We are excited to invite you to the 2017 VHSA Homeschool Conference and
Book Sale! Tickets for the whole day are just $15. (Lunch can be added for $8.50). Our Keynote Speaker is Kathryn Porter. Kathryn Porter is the author of Too Much Stuff: De-cluttering Your Heart and Home (Beacon Hill, 2006). She is a frequent guest of TV and radio shows across the country. A home educator of a child with autism, she offers workshops on special needs awareness and decluttering. She received her master’s degree in special education from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Visit homeschoolspeakers.com/ profile/kporter for more information. We are also having several workshops and a vendor hall, as well as a book sale and goodie bags. Stay tuned as we announce the vendors on our events page at tinyurl.com/VHSAconference17. You can pack your own lunch for the day or leave campus and get lunch locally, or purchase the optional lunch ticket. This lunch ticket includes a beef barbecue sandwich, served with chips, baked beans, potato salad, and coffee or iced tea. Lunches must be reserved a week in advance. Not available to walk-up attendees. Visit tinyurl. com/VHSAconference17 for more information!
Basic Nursing Assistant May 1 – 31 (M, T, W) 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. $475 plus book, Harms Center 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 residents’ rights, communication,
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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.
Intro to Fly Fishing May 2 & 4, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $25 Harms Center Fly fishing is generally thought of as a sport best enjoyed in the setting of mountain streams catching trout or salmon. While these waters are great places to fly fish, you can catch a variety of fish and have the same great fly fishing experiences in your local warm water lakes and ponds. This class helps the beginning or novice fly fisher learn the basic principles associated with fly fishing. Learn more about more about the equipment necessary for getting started, how to properly set up a fly rod, become familiar with the basic principles of fly casting, and understand the use of flies and common fly fishing strategies necessary for catching fish in streams, lakes, and ponds. This class is required prior to registering for Principles of Fly Casting.
CPR
May 3 or Jun 7 (W), 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. $45, Harms Center Instruction on the basic information in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid for first responders and initiators to incidents. This class results in basic twoyear certification for the skills required to perform CPR and first aid skills in the field.
Dog Obedience May 4 – Jun 15 (TH), 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. $45, Harms Center Does your dog have class? CLASS, which stands for Canine Life and Social Skills, is an educational and hands-on program to promote training of practical skills and to improve the bond between people and their canine companions through positive reinforcement. Some of the real life skills taught in the class are settling on cue, coming when called, walking politely on a leash, waiting to be released to a
food bowl, and responding to “leave it” in the face of temptation. This is a new class with limited registrations. Do not bring your dog to the first night of class but bring the treats you are currently using with your dog, if any. If you have specific questions about your dog’s appropriateness for this class, give us a call at 308.635.6700.
Safe Babysitting Clinic
Ages 10 – 14 May 6 & 7, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $55, Harms Center Are you looking for a babysitting job this summer? Come earn a certificate from our Safe Babysitting Course. WNCC faculty teaches American Heart Association CPR for adult, child, and infant, basic first aid, choking rescue techniques, and use of an AED resulting in a Heart Saver certification card good for two years. Our Early Childhood Education director provides 10+ hours of babysitting instruction on safety,
food preparation, safe play and age appropriate activities. We also discuss accepting babysitting jobs, negotiating pay, and exploring and early childhood education career. Pizza and milk or participants can bring their own lunch. (Certificates provided.)
Fun With Drones May 8, 15 & 22, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. $20, Harms Center Do you have a drone you’re not quite sure how to fly? Do you know what you can and can’t do with a drone? Get current information and handson practice during this flying school for hobbyist drone pilots. Bring extra batteries and your charger. Complete the obstacle course and earn your unofficial “drone pilot’s license.” Meet other drone enthusiasts like Bill Loring and Tracy O’Neal, who lead the class.
Principles of Fly Casting May 9, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $20 Harms Center If you thought casting a fly line was too complicated for you to master, you may be surprised to learn that with the knowledge of a few basic principles, a little personal instruction, and some practice, anyone can become proficient enough at fly casting to enjoy the sport of fly fishing. In this class, we review the basic principles of fly casting, learn common fly casting techniques used in a variety of fly fishing situations, and devote time to personal instruction and casting practice. Participants must bring a properly set up and functional fly rod to class for personal instruction and practice. To experience maximum learning from this class, the participant should also have completed the Introduction to Fly Fishing class. Class size is limited in order to provide individualized attention and instruction.
Medicare ABCs (and D, too)! May 16, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., FREE Harms Center Medicare coverage is nearly universal for Americans 65 and older, yet 57 percent of baby boomers say they have a poor understanding about Medicare, according
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to a recent study. This presentation gives you more information about Medicare in an easy-to-understand format without the sales pressure. This free workshop is presented by Caryn Long, Regional Representative for the Nebraska Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP).
Remembering World War I: Its Lasting Influences Into the 21st Century Interest in World War II remains high with the public; however most of the civilian and government programs, military innovations, use of media, gender roles, and world involvement to name a few, did not begin with this war. It began with the first World War that set into motion the 20th century, and its ramifications are felt well in to the 21st century. In April 2017, the U.S. commemorates its 100th anniversary involvement in this “war to end all wars.” This spring is an opportunity to learn more about this war and how it affected society.
Inside – Outitude May 17 & 24 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. $25 for individuals or $40 for two Harms Center Inside – Outitude is a program where you discover how you can influence innumerable areas of your life by simply making a shift in focus. Improve your attitude, productivity, creativity, and even relationships. Instructor Peggy Hinman shares from her wide-spread training, in an interactive and engaging program. Participate in games, videos, and music, which help drive the concepts home. Walk away with tools you can implement today to add to the quality of your life and the lives of those around you.
May 18, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Contact the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services for pricing. Harms Center Nebraska regulations, Title 178 NAC 2, Operation and Management of Public Swimming Pools defines the provisions to become a Nebraska Certified Pool Operator. Individuals attending the pool operator’s clinic and passing the clinic exam meet this requirement. This class provides all the materials and instruction to become Nebraska certified. For more information or to register, visit dhhs.ne.gov/ swimmingpools or call 402.471.0903.
Seven Monday Sessions 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $12/session Harms Center • May 8: Why This War? America Joins the European War • May 15: Military/Soldiers • May 22: Homefront, Food & Economics • Jun 5: Media, Entertainment & Sports • Jun 12: Gender Roles & Clothing • Jun 19: War Ends Repercussions • Jun 26: Ready for the Next World War
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Driver’s Education
Ages: 14 and up May 31, Jun 1, 5, 6 & 7 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $195 Harms Center This course is a state-approved driver safety course for high school students ages 14-17. This course is not state approved for adults 18 years of age and older. Students complete 20 hours of classroom time and drive two to five hours with a Competency Certified Instructor. Eligible students must obtain a valid learner’s permit and be at least 14 years of age by October 15, 2017 to register.
BUSINESS SUCCESSION & TRANSITION PLANNING WORKSHOP With baby-boomers moving into the age of retirement, it’s more important than ever to think about succession planning for your business. However, few businesses think about succession planning early enough to make the transition as smooth and profitable as possible. Transition planning workshop will cover: • Human resource considerations • Financial details, particularly if your plan includes generating income to live on during retirement • Keeping your business within the family, even if one child wants to stay in the business but the others don’t • Selling the business to an employee
Meet the Presenter: Brandon Dirkschneider Mr. Dirkschneider, a native of Snyder, NE is the Managing Principal at Insurance Design Management Inc. He has over 20 years of experience and works collaboratively with other professionals and advisers to help their clients implement financial plans for individual, business and estate planning purposes. He serves as a “Strategic Partner” for Broker’s Clearing House, an independent Brokers General Agency out of Des Moines, Iowa as well as on the board of Society of Financial Service Professionals, Blair Soccer Club, Knights of Columbus, and the Investment & Finance Committee for St. Francis Borgia Church.
Thursday, April 27, 2017 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. WNCC Alliance Campus
Friday, April 28, 2017 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. WNCC Scottsbluff Campus
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Grades 7 – Adult Jun 1 or Jun 17, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $25 (includes all materials) Harms Center Have you ever wondered how Stone Age hunters lived off the land? Do you want to get a better sense of what that would have been like? Or, maybe you like survival shows and enjoy seeing primitive skills put to the test. Either way, this atlatl course is right up your alley. Whether you are a history nut or a woods bum in training, this class has something to offer for you. This highly hands-on and engaging lesson covers Stone Age history in a fun and interactive way. We start by putting this incredibly important time period into perspective in a way that is easy to understand. With your historical knowledge in place, you begin learning all about our oldest legitimate projectile; the atlatl. After learning about its parts, history, and the science behind how it works, you are ready to create your very own functional atlatl using your own two hands. By the end of the morning you will no doubt be having success with your primitive weapon and learning the skills of our ancestors. With a little luck, you may get the feeling you are walking in the moccasin tracks of the past, if only for a few brief steps. Come and join us for this one-of-a-kind historical class!
bring their own horses or mules to this clinic! For more information or to register, call the Legacy of the Plains Museum at 308.436.1989.
Adult Drawing
Ages 16 and up Jun 26 – 30 (M – F), 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. $40, Harms Center, Register by Jun 23! Learning to draw doesn’t need to be frustrating. With the right instruction, improve your observation skills with a few fool-proof methods. This class trains your brain to use the skills you already have to tap into the right side of your brain and improve your drawing. We do basic pencil and paper drawing and move on to charcoal drawing in sessions two and three. We cover six basic lessons, then choose a subject from a photo and render a finished drawing.
Beginning Acrylic Painting
Ages 16 and up Jun 26 – 30 (M – F), 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. $50, Harms Center, Register by Jun 23! Do you want to learn the basics of painting techniques with individualized instruction? Everyone works at their own speed and comfort level. Take home an original painting, not a duplicate of everyone in the class! Emphasis on color and composition, and individual attention. Maximum class size is 12.
Theatre Opportunity for Youth (TOFY) Jul 17 – 28, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Matinée Performance Jul 29 & 30 Harms Center & WNCC Little Theatre Theatre West’s Theatre Opportunity for Youth (TOFY) Camp 2017 has selected Disney’s “Aladdin Kids” for their second summer musical. Disney’s “Alladin Kids” is part of Music Theatre International’s series of abridged, 40-minute musical production for kids. During the twoweek camp, children participate in all aspects of producing a show, culminating in two matinée performances. For more information, please follow the TOFY Facebook page at facebook. com/TOFYcamp where there will be further announcements regarding camp information as details become available.
4th Annual Beginning Teamsters & Pleasure Driving Clinic Jun 3 – 4 Saturday Registration 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Saturday Hands-On Instruction 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday Hands-On Instruction 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Lunch provided by museum volunteers.) $100, Legacy of the Plains Museum Participants are highly encouraged to
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Hand paint and personalize your own holiday door hanger. We show you different painting techniques and help you create a one-of-a kind design. You can choose from two or more provided designs. All materials are provided.
Easter & Spring Thursday, April 6 Grades 7 – Adult 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., $28
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Spring Thursday, April 20 Thursday, May 11 Thursday, May 25 Grades 7 – Adult 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., $28
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This summer, spend your Thursdays with us crafting and hand painting your own personalized door hanger. We show you different painting techniques and help you create a one-of-a kind design. You can choose from two or more provided designs. All materials are provided.
June 8 June 15 June 22 June 29 July 13 July 20 July 27 Grades K – 3 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. $12 per session Grades 4 – 6 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. $17 per session Grades 7 – Adult 4:00 –5:30 p.m. $28 per session
PG 13
Through the ICE Enrichment Academy, WNCC provides an Enrichment Academy for students ages 6 – 12 or grades K – 6th. The world of education changes constantly. For students to remain engaged, they need to be exposed to more learning opportunities than ever. Our Enrichment Academy offers numerous learning opportunities that are fun, challenging, and engaging. Our diverse courses are designed for all types of learners!
Cool Chemistry
exercises, learn science concepts, and develop good work habits as they work cooperatively in groups. What better motivator for learning than a good story and fun food?
Duct Tape Dynasty May 1 – 4
Duck tape solves everything, right? Use duct tape to decorate jars, composition books, pencil pouches, pencils, and more. You will also create items such as pouches, wallets, flowers and bracelets using only tape.
Spaced Out May 8 – 11
To infinity and beyond! This course is all about space! Learn about the planets, solar system, and what it is like to be an astronaut.
Apr 3 – 6
Explore chemistry concepts in engaging and fun ways. In this course, students will create and explore such things as crystal gardens, kazoos, gobs of goo, lava cups, fizz-inflators, and much more! Chemistry has never been so much fun!
Math ... It’s an Art Apr 10 – 13
Generate many creative projects to explore math concepts and build essential skills through art. Learn about math concepts like geometry, measurement, place value, and much more. This class teaches math in a way most kids have never experienced.
Chef’s Delight Apr 24 – 27
This course is sure to be a delightful experience for young chefs. Several educational skills will be enhanced, as they share stories, participate in cooking
Clubs fill quickly! Register your kids today!
Kids Day Out Camp Grades K – 6 ICE Enrichment Academy offers fun, hands-on, active enrichment experiences for students in grades K – 6 on non-school days through KDO Camps.
Pizza and milk is provided or kids can bring their own lunch.
April 17 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. $100 Per Day (Additional siblings $80/sibling)
ADULT EDUCATION Location & Hours of Operation
The Adult Education Program focuses on preparing students for a successful future. Preparing for life is more than just earning a diploma or learning to speak English. The Adult Education program aims to provide the tools for greater academic, professional, and personal success. All Adult Education students are enrolled in the new Success Class, where they will explore career opportunities, identify their dream careers, create a detailed path to follow as they journey forward. This class is designed to build a strong foundation of problem solving, analytical thinking and organization skills, as well as teach strategies for producing greater academic success. After completing this course, students move into the appropriate GED classes or English as a Second Language classes.
Box Butte County
Sheridan County Adult Education (Year-round)
Adult Education
817 N. OAK STREET, GORDON Near Gordon High School 308.635.6770 Cost: $20 T * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. W * 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WNCC ALLIANCE CAMPUS 308.763.2018 M – TH * 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. M – TH* 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Morrill County English Language Acquisition
BRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOL Call 308.635.6769 for more information.
Dawes County
Kimball County Adult Education
KIMBALL HIGH SCHOOL Call 308.635.6769 for more information.
Scotts Bluff County
GED Classes
Adult Education & GED Classes
HEAD START 308.747.2017
M, T * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. T – TH * 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For registration information, call 308.747.2017
GED Testing
CHADRON STATE COLLEGE 308.635.6770 Testing is once a month on various days. Please call for the most up-to-date schedule.
(Year-round) WILLIAMS BUILDING 308.635.6768 Cost: $20 M - TH * 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. M - TH * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. M - TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Adult Education Orientation & Enrollment M & W * 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Call 308.635.6770 for an appointment. Adult Education Evening Orientation & Enrollment Call 308.635.6770 for an appointment. Citizenship Classes If you are interested in attending Citizenship Classes, please call 308.635.6770. A minimum of seven people must register in order to hold the classes.
Scotts Bluff County NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CAREER CENTER (ONE STOP) (Year-round) 308.635.6770 Cost: $20 M - TH * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
English Language Acquisition
GUADALUPE RECREATIONAL CENTER 308.635.6770 M - TH * 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. M, T, TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. W * 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Call 308.635.6769 for more information.
GED Testing
JOHN N. HARMS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER 308.635.6738 TH * 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. F * 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. *Classroom instruction hours are subject to change.
Cheyenne County Adult Education
WNCC SIDNEY CAMPUS 308.254.7458 (Year-round) Cost: $20 T - TH * 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 308.635.6769 OR EMAIL ADULTEDUCATION@WNCC.EDU.
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Want to share your interests and talents with others?
WE WANT YOU! We’re looking for Community Education instructors to share their interests in photography, arts and crafts, painting, plants and gardening, fishing, traveling ... YOU NAME IT! For more information or to simply discuss your ideas for a class, call Lori Stromberg at 308.635.6703 or email stromber@wncc.edu to visit about these 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. Gold Card Members are still responsible for fees, materials, and books.