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UPCOMING CLASSESBusiness & Community Education

AllianceFamily History 101Water Pencil Painting

BridgeportAdult EducationEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)

ChappellQuickBooks™

ChadronAdult EducationGED Testing

GordonAdult Education

KimballAdult Education

ScottsbluffAdult EducationBasic Nursing Assistant

Basic Sign LanguageBeginning ExcelBeginning Photoshop ElementsBeginning PublisherBeginning Zen DoodleBoating Safety CertificationBob Ross PaintingBuilding High Performance TeamsCommunity Board of Directors TrainingConstruction Contractors TaxCPR/First AidDrivers Education Facebook and Beyond to Market Your BusinessFamily History 101 - Research BasicsGED TestingHolistic Financial Management with Ralph TateInsurance, Forward Contracting, Internship

& Employee ManagementIntermediate ExcelIntermediate Facebook for BusinessIntermediate Microsoft PublisherIntermediate Photoshop ElementsIntermediate Publisher

Intermediate Sign LanguageIntroductory Word (2013)Introduction to CrochetIntroduction to Facebook for BusinessIntroduction to Windows 8.1OneNoteQuickBooks™ BasicsSales and Use TaxWestern Nebraska HR ConferenceWholesale Success with Atina DiffleyWindows 1 (Version 7)

SidneyAdult EducationEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)

Classes At A Glance

Alliance308.763.2002

Watercolor Pencil PaintingJoin the fun of a Watercolor Pencil painting class at the Alliance Senior Citizen Center. Linda Lacy helps those interested in getting started with techniques and those who have been painting for years.Date: Feb 17Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Cost: $20, plus small fee for suppliesLocation: Alliance Senior Citizen Center

Family History 101This course teaches the ABCs of Family History and Genealogy Research. If you have ever wanted to find out about your ancestry and just don’t know where to begin, this is the class for you! Learn about the family history

research process, which enables you to build an accurate picture of who your ancestors were and where they came from. Learn how to organize your software to assist your efforts. By the end of the class, you will have constructed a personal research notebook on your family and family history research in the Nebraska Panhandle. This notebook assists you in determining research tools needed for your research in other areas of the United States and beyond.Date: Mar 10 - Apr 11Days: TTime: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Cost: $20Location: Alliance Campus, Room 007

Bridgeport308.279.0403

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Chappell308.763.2002

QuickBooks™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 the version of QuickBooks™ you currently use. Please Note: This class does not cover taxes or payroll deduction.

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Date: Feb 6Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $25 (Gold Card does not apply to this class)Location: Creek Valley High School

Chadron308.635.6770

Adult EducationGED TestingSee inside back cover for more information.

Gordon308.635.6770

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Kimball308.635.6770

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Scottsbluff308.635.6700

CPR/First AidInstruction on the basic information in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid for first responders and initiators to incidents. Results in basic two-year certification for the skills required to perform CPR and first aid skills in the field. Date: Feb 4 or Mar 4Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $35Location: Harms Center

Windows 7This course focuses on learning the fundamentals of using Windows, working on Windows desktop files, document folder management, and Explorer. Students must bring a flash drive to this class. Date: Feb 10 - 24Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members, $16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Basic Sign LanguageThis course utilizes a practical approach to teaching vocabulary, grammar, everyday applications of sign language, and aspects of Deaf Culture. We work towards becoming familiar and comfortable with grammatical features of ASL and body/facial expressions. This interactive class is for beginners and those who are looking to refresh their expressive and receptive sign skills.Date: Feb 24 - Mar 24Days: TTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $23Location: Harms Center

Intermediate Sign LanguageThis course utilizes a practical approach to teaching Intermediate Sign Language. This class is a continuation of the Basic Sign Language class. Students are encouraged to have taken Basic 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 fingerspelling. This is an interactive course for those who consider their sign skills as intermediate.Date: Feb 26 - Mar 26Days: THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $30Location: Harms Center

Basic Nursing Assistant This course is designed to instruct students in becoming Basic Nursing Assistants. The course provides essential knowledge and skills to provide basic care and skills to residents/clients of health care facilities: including such topics as resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents/clients in maintaining basic comfort and safety. It is designed to meet the training requirements of the federal and Nebraska state law for nursing assistants working in licensed facilities.Date: Mar 24 - May 19 Days: T, WTime: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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Agricultural ClassesHarms Advanced Technology Center

Thursdays * Feb 12 - Mar 58:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$20 Per Class

To register, call 402.476.8815 or visit nebraskafarmersunion.org/farmertraining.

FEBRUARY 12Insurance, Forward Contracting, Internship & Employee ManagementThe Midwest Agency presents on farmer related insurance needs. Learn more from Lori Tatreau of Lone Tree Foods about markets, contracts, and methods to sell your product as well as internships and employee issues covered by local farmers and UNL Extension.

FEBRUARY 26Holistic Financial ManagementPlan for and produce a profit. Determine what enterprises to run. Know what to spend money on and when. Determine the best investment strategies for business growth and resource productivity.

MARCH 5Wholesale SuccessAtina Diffley covers post-harvest handling, maintaining the cold chain, cleaning and drying, packing and grading, relationships with buyers, and food safety best practices. Participating producers receive a free copy of the Wholesale Success manual.


orDate: Mar 30 - May 27Days, M, THTime: 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $441.00, plus book Location: Harms Center

QuickBooks™ BasicsAre 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 basic of setting up your QuickBooks™ software. Feel free to attend regardless of the version of QuickBooks™ you currently use. Please Note: This class does not cover taxes or payroll deduction.*Date: Feb 11 or Feb 25Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $55Location: Harms Center

Introduction to Windows 8.1. This course focuses on learning the fundamentals of using the newest version of Windows. If you received or purchased a new computer over the holidays, this course is for you! Students learn how to use Microsoft Windows 8.1, including step-by-step instructions on navigating the user interface, working with Windows 8.1 apps, managing files and folders, using security tools, and managing devices. Students must bring a flash drive to class. Date: Feb 3 - 17Day: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

or Date: Apr 7 - 21Day: T, THTime: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members: $16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Family History 101 – Research BasicsThis course teaches the ABCs of Family History and Genealogy Research. If you have ever wanted to find out about your ancestry and just don’t know where to begin, this is the class for you. Learn about the Family History Research Process, which enables you to build

an accurate picture of whom your ancestors were and from where they came. Learn how to organize your research and where to look for information on your ancestors. You are introduced to both web-based and stand-alone computer software to assist your efforts. By the end of the class you will have constructed a personal research notebook on your family and Family History research in the Nebraska Panhandle. This notebook assists you in determining research tools needed for your research in other areas of the United States and beyond. STUDENT REQUIREMENT: Please bring a 1.5 inch 3-ring (preferably heavy-duty “D” ring) notebook with a 10-tab divider set to the first class. This notebook becomes your personal Family History Research Notebook.Date: Feb 3 - Mar 3 & Mar 7Days: T (except for last class on Sa, Mar 7)Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Cost: $15Location: Harms Center

Drivers EducationThis course is a state approved driver safety course for high school students ages 14-18. This course is not state approved for adults 19 years of age and older. Eligible students must obtain a valid learner’s permit and be at least 14 years of age by October 15, 2015 to register.Date: Feb 3 – Mar 5Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Cost: $195Location: Harms Center

Bob Ross PaintingBob Ross believed that everyone who wanted to paint, could paint like a natural with the right tools and a little encouragement. Come and experience the joy and confidence of painting a beautiful landscape using the Ross wet on wet technique.Date: Feb 7 or Mar 7 or Apr 11 or May 2Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $70 per classLocation: Harms Center

Beginning ExcelThis course is an entry-level spreadsheet course. Students learn to use simple formulas, format a spreadsheet, create a chart, and link worksheets together. Application projects vary to meet the needs of the class. Date: Feb 10 - 24Day: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

or Date: Apr 7 - 21Day: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members: $16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Intermediate Excel This course focuses on the use of spreadsheet software to understand the principles in using complex formulas and functions, creating macros, multi-level sorting, filtering data, chart enhancements, and retrieving data on the World Wide Web.Date: Mar 10 - 24Day: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $104 (Gold Card Members: $16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Building High Performance TeamsWe all talk about teamwork, but how do you create it in your business? Building effective teams in the workplace helps business achieve their ideals and be more successful. In this seminar, learn how to work with people with different communication and personality styles. Learn how to build instant rapport with people, communicate with different people, appreciate and value the viewpoints of

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others, and work together as a team to achieve common goals. Explore multiple intelligences, right brain/left brain, mindsets, and REAL colors personality indicator. Through these explorations, businesses are able to improve customer service, increase teamwork, and build better communication. Date: Feb 19Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Cost: $55Location: Harms Center

Introductory Word (2013)This course is an entry-level word processing course designed to introduce students to Microsoft Word. Students create a Word document, edit, proof, and perform simple formatting of the text and pages. Date: Feb 24 - Mar 10Days: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members: $16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Community Board of Directors TrainingKeep your out for a board of directors training class in March of 2015. The four-hour session give individuals involved with community board of directors great insight into smart practices for boards, management efficiency, and board responsibilities. If you currently sit on a board of directors, or would like to, this class is a must! The exact date is yet to be determined.Date: Mar 2015 (Exact Date TBD)Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.Cost: $40Location: Harms Center

Introduction to CrochetNo Previous Crochet Experience Necessary!Learn the basic “language” of crochet, a variety of stitches, and how to read a pattern. The student is introduced to the abbreviations and symbols used for crochet instructions, how to determine the appropriate yarn/fibers, best size of hook to use for each fiber, and the importance of correctly maintaining the suggested gauge. Techniques learned include a basic Granny Square, Decorative Granny Square, gift items, household accessories, and some request from class members. Cleaning, blocking, and assembling crochet parts is also discussed. Illustrated instructions and handouts are provided at each class. Samples of the completed projects are at the class. Date: Mar 4 - 25Day: WTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $20, plus $8 kit feeLocation: Harms Center

Beginning Publisher (2013)Do you create a newsletter for your company, church, or another organization? Do you want to create fliers and brochures? This Beginning Publisher class shows you how to do that and so much more! Learn to combine graphics and text to produce a variety of Publisher projects. Classes are small resulting in individualized attention and projects.

Date: Mar 17 - 31Days: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members:$16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

Intermediate Microsoft Publisher (2013)This course helps you learn ways to improve your document design, work with multiple page layouts, use border art, WordArt, and create a Mail Merge in Publisher. Date: Apr 7 - 21Days: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $104, plus book (Gold Card Members:$16.50, plus book)Location: Harms Center

OneNoteLearn how to use OneNote to keep track of your notes all in one place, review and comment on a document, shop on the Internet and capture screen shots as you go, organize your work, share your notes, create a to-do list, take down random thoughts with Quick Notes, and more!Date: Apr 27 - May 18Day: MTime: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Cost: $30Location: Harms Center

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Beginning Photoshop ElementsThis course is an introductory class to Photoshop Elements. This course consists of getting started with Photoshop Elements, acquiring images, making auto adjustments to an image, sharing photos, and adjusting color and alignment. Students need to bring a flash drive to this class. Date: Apr 28 - May 14Day: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $104, (Gold Card Members: $16.50)Location: Harms Center

Intermediate Photoshop ElementsThis course is the next level in Photoshop Elements. Beginning Photoshop Elements is required prior to taking this course. The course consists of using paint and fill tools, retouching tools, and selection tools, applying filters and effects, and managing layers. Students need to bring a flash drive to this class.Date: May 19 - Jun 2Day: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $104, (Gold Card Members: $16.50)Location: Harms Center

Boating Safety CertificationRequired of all motorboat operators in Nebraska born after 12/31/85 (including personal watercraft like Jet Ski, WaveRunner®, and other craft). Minimum age 14 or turning 14 this calendar year. Two formats: six-hour classroom course or three-hour home study option with review/test session. Call 308.289.0017 or email [email protected] to register.

Boating Safety Three-Hour ClassDate: Apr 25 or Jun 27 or Jul 18Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

orDate: May 21Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Cost: $10Location: Harms Center

Boating Safety Six-Hour ClassDate: Apr 14 & 16 or June 16 & 18Days: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $10Location: Harms Center

Beginning Zen DoodleThis Zen inspired method of drawing is simple to understand and easy to enjoy — even if you are convinced that you are not an artist. As you make a deliberate stroke of your pen on paper, without concerning yourself or what it will look like when you are done, that very act focuses your attention in a special way. As your eye follows your pen strokes, your attention shifts to a state that allows fresh thoughts, new perspectives, and creative insights to flow unhindered by anxiety or effort. Remember as in life, there is no erasers to go back and fix our mistakes, Zen art is the same way, there are no mistakes. Date: Apr 22Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

orDate: Apr 29Time: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.Cost: $25Location: Harms Center

Western Nebraska HR ConferenceThe 3rd Annual Western Nebraska HR Conference offers HR professionals and business people a chance to increase their HR specific knowledge as well as improve their skills as managers and professionals. Kit Welchlin serves as this year’s keynote speaker. The conference includes topics on HR law updates, teamwork, servant leadership, dealing with difficult people and more! Registration starts February 1. Call 308.630.6556 for registering and pricing.Date: Apr 14 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.Cost: Call 308.630.6556

Location: Gering Civic CenterSidney308.254.7458

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Facebook for Business ClassesHarms Advanced Technology Center

Mondays & WednesdaysMar 2 - 18

5:30 - 8:30 p.m.$30 Per Class

MARCH 2 & 4

Introduction to Facebook for Business This class is for Facebook beginners and those who have not yet set up a Facebook business account. Class time is used to set up accounts. Learn how to create, maintain and update a Facebook page for your business. Review how to leverage social networking to tap into the social circles of your customers. Participants must have an email account and know their password.

MARCH 9 & 11

Intermediate Facebook for Business Learn to create engagement with your potential customers and expand your reach. Learn how to use content and advertising strategies on Facebook to generate leads and increase your sales.

MARCH 16 & 18

Facebook and Beyond to Market Your Business Learn about other social media mediums and how to implement them into your current Facebook business page. In addition, we cover several other marketing options and social media medium. Learn about which social media channel best serves your business and audience/customers.

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Energy ClubDate: Feb 2 - 12Electricity is a very useful form of energy. We are going to build some safe and functional electrical circuits, and learn some of the basic concepts about electricity. We will troubleshoot some common problems with electrical devices, and learn to use voltmeters and read schematics. It won’t be a shocking class, just lots of fun.

Robotics ClubDate: Feb 23 - Mar 5In this club, we will build a robot, using parts from a Lego Mindstorms #9797 robot kit, and learn to program the robot using software on a computer. Then we’ll put our robot to work conquering some challenges. Not as big or expensive as the Mars Curiosity Rover, but just as much fun!

Photography ClubDate: Mar 23 - Apr 2A beginning exploration of photography. We will use digital cameras provided by the Discovery Lab to learn how to take still photographs. Then we’ll use those pictures and a computer program called “PhotoStory” to create videos.

Astronomy ClubDate: Apr 20 - 30Explore the size and scale of our solar system by mapping out the sun and planets on a very large map – over 1000 yards in length! Investigate the other planets in our solar system. We will also observe the sun using telescopes, binoculars and other tools. Planning for the Solar Eclipse in 2017. Captain Kirk would be proud!

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After School Clubs

Ages 9 - 14Grades 4 - 8

Monday - Thursday3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

$35 per clubHarms Center


ADULT EDUCATION

Morrill County

Adult EducationBRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY 308.279.0403(Year-round)Cost: $20 T, TH * 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

English as a Second Language (ESL)BRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOL 308.262.1454(Feb - May)T * 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Dawes County

Adult Education HEAD START (COMING SOON)308.635.6770(Year-round)Call 308.635.6770 for current info

GED TestingCHADRON STATE COLLEGE308.635.6769 TH, F * 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sheridan County

Adult Education GORDON CITY HALL 308.635.6770(Year-round)Cost: $20 Call 308.635.6770 for current info

Kimball County

Adult Education KIMBALL HIGH SCHOOL 308.750.6796(Sep - May)Cost: $20 T, TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Scotts Bluff County

Adult Education WILLIAMS BUILDING308.635.6768(Year-round)Cost: $20M - F * 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.M, T, TH * 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.W * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.M - TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

GUADALUPE RECREATIONAL CENTER308.635.6775(Year-round)Cost: $20 M - TH * 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.M, T, TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.W * 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.F * 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

ONE STOP CAREER CENTER(Year-round)Cost: $20M, T * 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.W * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Scotts Bluff County

English as a Second Language (ESL)WILLIAMS BUILDING308.635.6768M - TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

GUADALUPE RECREATIONAL CENTER(Held at the Harms Center in June)M - TH * 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.M, T, TH * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. W * 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.F * 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

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

GED TestingHARMS ADVANCED TECHOLOGY CENTER308.635.6738TH * 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.F * 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cheyenne County

Adult Education WNCC SIDNEY CAMPUS 308.254.7458(Year-round)Cost: $20T * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.TH * 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

English as a Second Language (ESL)WNCC SIDNEY CAMPUS 308.254.7458(Year-round)T * 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.TH * 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

The Adult Education, GED, and ESL programs provide instruction that helps individuals acquire the academic skills necessary for employment or admission to college and occupational or training programs. Anyone over 18 years of age or older who is not enrolled in another school is eligible for enrollment. Please call 308.635.6770 regarding special enrollment requirements for 16- and 17-year-olds. Some students may wish to work on all the subjects necessary to take the GED tests and others may only need to improve skills, such as math or reading, to improve their employment opportunities.

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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.

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