Anderson Community Education

2007
LAWRENCEBURG, KY 40342
*E-mail form to Jacque at
jacque.zeller@anderson.kyschools.us
Anderson Community Education
We invite you to register for Anderson County’s community education classes. Anderson Community
Education (ACE) is sponsored by the
Anderson County Board of Education representing the collaborative
effort with the public school system,
local organizations, businesses, and
our citizens. Its purpose is to coordinate and utilize our community resources to meet the needs and interests
of the people of Anderson County.
Ann Asbury, Adult Education
Instructor received flowers from
her student as a thank you gift
for helping her achieve her
GED diploma.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
The ACE program provides educational, recreational, cultural, and
enrichment activities for people of
all ages within our community of
Anderson County and surrounding
areas. ACE abides by federal regulations banning discrimination and denial of services on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, sex or
disability in all educational practices.
REGISTRATION & FEES
Please pre-register to ensure your enrollment. There are four convenient
ways to do so:
*Fill out the enrollment form in this
brochure and mail it to ACE, 124
EBAY ENTREPRENEUR
NEW
BEGINNER EBAY
Marty Terry, Instructor
Mon./Tues. Feb. 5 & 6
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Bluegrass Community Technical
College-Anderson Campus
Room 159, Fee: $25
Are you ready to dive in to selling on
eBay? Learn the basics of selling items
online from start to finish. Learn what
items sell and how to research items.
“MEET MR. ROBERT”
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Jo Stratton, Professional Registered
Parliamentarian
Tues., Feb. 20-Mar. 27
6:00-7:30 p.m. AMS
Room 811 Fee: $20
This course will teach you how to participate and conduct meetings in a volunteer
society: business, education, professional
organizations, church boards, committees,
or assemblies, etc. Robert’s Rules of Order,
10th Edition will be the governing parliamentary authority.
ADVANCED EBAY
Marty Terry, Instructor
Mon./Tues. Feb. 12 & Feb. 13
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Bluegrass Community Technical
College-Anderson Campus
Room 159, Fee: $25
Learn to take selling to the next level.
Learn advertising techniques to develop a
plan to sell like a pro. Learn about creative
listing, appraising, ad design, and shipping
and handling items. Bring several small
items to class to photograph and list on
eBay. Watch what happens!
South Main Street, Lawrenceburg,
KY 40342.
* Telephone Jacque at the ACE office at
839-3754.
* Fax enrollment form to (502) 8393754.
* E-mail form to Jacque at
jacque.zeller@anderson.kyschools.us
DANCING
SPRING
Anderson Community Education
Anderson
Community
Education
ADULT LEARNING CENTER
124 SOUTH MAIN STREET
LET’S DANCE THE RUMBA
Garnetta Barnette, Instructor
Saffell Street Elementary
Friday, Mar. 2-Mar. 30
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Fee: $40 per person or
$65 per couple
Do you want to dance like the stars? Want
a fun new exercise? Want to heat up the
dance floor on your spring break vacation? Come learn the Rumba!!
COUNTRY LINE DANCING
Gail Cummins, Instructor
Robert B. Turner Elementary
Caféteria
Thursday, Jan. 25-Mar. 22
6:00-7:00 p.m. Beginners
7:00-8:00 Intermediate
COMPUTERS
INTRO TO BASIC MICROSOFT
OFFICE
Beth Feddersen, Instructor
ACHS Computer Lab
Tues./Thurs. Feb. 6 & Feb. 8
6:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: $25
Learn basic computer skills. You will be
introduced to Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint & Access. We will spend
most of the class going over the toolbars
that are within each program.
(Beginners are WELCOME to stay for the
Intermediate class)
8 weeks Fee: $35
Do you want to learn to line dance or brush
up on what you already know? Come join us
as we learn the basics of several line dance
routines. Dancing gives you a great mental
and physical workout, as you memorize the
steps. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a
friend. Don’t forget the smile!
Beth Feddersen teaches computer
classes for Anderson
Community Education.
CALL NOW
TO REGISTER
PHONE/FAX 502-839-3754
E-MAIL:jacque.zeller@anderson.kyschools.us
EXCEL & BEYOND
Beth Feddersen, Instructor
Tues./Thurs. Feb. 13 & Feb. 15 ACHS
Computer Lab
6:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: $25
You will learn the basics of Excel including formulas, borders, tables, and much
more. Come with your Excel questions,
and we will solve them together.
POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS
Beth Feddersen, Instructor
Tues./Thurs. Feb. 20 & Feb. 22
Bluegrass Community
Technical College
Room 159
6:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: $25
You will learn how to customize
animations, slide transitions, rehearse
timings, and much more. By the end of
this class you will be able to give your own
PowerPoint presentations! Bring pictures
on CD, or floppy disk to make learning
more fun!
BASIC KEYBOARDING
Ann Asbury, Instructor
Adult Learning Center
124 South Main Street
Fee: FREE
Call to schedule a time.
Learn basic keyboarding skills or improve your typing speed. Each student
will learn at his own rate using an interesting and fun-to-use program. The instructor will provide individual help as
needed.
Doris Thompson, Certified Instructor leads Step Aerobics.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
STEPPIN’ UP AEROBICS
Doris Thompson
Certified Instructor
Jan. 8-Feb. 15
Feb. 19-Mar.29
Apr. 2-May 10
Mon., Tues., Thur.
6 weeks, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Anderson Community Education, Spring 2007
Saffell Elementary Fee: $28
The 6-week class includes warm-up, step
aerobics, strength endurance with hand
weights, leg exercises and cool down.
Participation improves cardiovascular
efficiency, endurance, and flexibility.
Bring an exercise step, mat or towel, a
set of 1 - 5 lb. hand weights, and a bottle
of water. This class is ongoing throughout the year.
TAE - BO
Doris Thompson, Instructor
Jan. 8-Feb. 15
Feb. 19-Mar.29
Apr. 2-May 10
Monday & Thursday
7:10 - 8:10 p.m., Fee: $28
Saffell Street Elementary
Get in shape with this fitness regime,
which includes punch and kick workouts, jabs, dancing, leg exercises, and
lots of fun. Bring a mat or towel, a set
of 1 - 5 lb. hand weights, and a bottle of
water. This class is ongoing throughout
the year.
ANDERSON COUNTY
REFEREE CLINIC
Ed McKee, Certified Instructor
Fee: $10
Thursday, March 22
6:00-7:30 p.m.AMS Rm. 811
Learn the basics of refereeing the game
of basketball. Learn how to use floor
mechanics, hand signals, when and how
to make a call, and how to work with
others affiliated with the sport. This
class includes a hand-on opportunity
to officiate during a scrimmage game
scheduled at a later date. Bring a notebook and pencil and call the ACE office
to register.
FINANCE
BUYING VS. RENTING
YOUR HOME
Dwight Conway & Elizabeth Lloyd,
Broker/Owners
Conway & Lloyd Real Estate
ACHS Room 142
Tuesdays, February 6,
March 6 & April 17
6:00-7:30 p.m. Fee: FREE
Are you trying to decide whether to
rent or buy a home? Learn the benefits and the most important things you
need to know about purchasing a house.
Learn the step-by-step process including
financing and pre-qualification, contracts, home inspections, and closing
procedure.
AMERICAN SIGN
LANGUAGE
BEGINNER CLASS
Kristen Zeller, Instructor
Monday, Jan. 29-April 23
5:45-6:45 p.m.
ACHS Room 144 Fee: $40
You will learn conversational sign language for communicating with your
hearing impaired friends, relatives, and
co-workers.
ASL-INTERMEDIATE SIGNING
Kristen Zeller, Instructor
Monday, Jan. 29-April 23
6:45-7:45 p.m.
ACHS Room 144 Fee: $40
This class is a more extensive study of
sign language. Learn to sign words
with several different meanings and
how ASL combines gestures and finger
spelling to make a visual expression of
language.
ASL-ADVANCED INTERPRETING
Kristen Zeller, Instructor
Monday, Jan. 29-April 23
7:45-8:45 p.m.
ACHS Room 144 Fee: $40
Practice the art of actual interpreting for
deaf people.
Learn tips for instructor preparation and
information on getting a certification. QUEST FOR THE PAST:
GENEALOGY STUDY
Suzanne Kauffman, Instructor
Monday, Apr. 9-Apr. 30
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Public Library Fee: $30
Are you interested in working on a family tree genealogy study? You will learn
good research habits, record keeping
and the ABCs of ancestry research for
relatives and military ancestors. The
instructor will teach a brief history and
share resources available to the researcher. Bring any information you think will
be beneficial in beginning your search. This class includes an exciting hands-on
assignment and a field trip to the Kentucky Historical Society. Bring your
notebook and pencil.
PHONE/FAX 502-839-3754
E-MAIL: jacque.zeller@anderson.kyschools.us
CREATIVE WRITING
ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES
THE BEGINNER WRITER THE
SHORT STORY
Linda Pollack, Writer
Training & Development SpecialistFreelance
Monday, Feb. 5-Feb. 26
6:00-8:00 p.m.
AMS Room 809 Fee: $25
Do you want to become a writer? Come
and explore your creative side by learning how to write a short story! You will
learn to create suspense, develop a character, and fill out a plotline. There will
be lots of group support and feedback.
BEGINNER ARTIST WORKSHOP
Madge West, Artist
Apr. 23 & 25
Mon./Wed. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
AMS Room 301, Fee: $35
Local artist Madge West will be presenting a 4-hour watercolor workshop for
community education. You will learn to
mix colors, do easy washes, paint simple
objects, and begin to look at things as an
artist. (Ages 13 years old to adult)
THE INTERMEDIATE WRITER
“A WORK IN PROGRESS”
Linda Pollack, Writer
Monday, Mar. 5-Mar. 26
6:00-8:00 p.m.
AMS Room 809 Fee: $25
This class is for the experienced writer.
Join us in discovering together new and
exciting ways to put your creative stories to paper for all to enjoy.
THE ART OF STORY-TELLING
Linda Pollack, Writer
Monday, Apr. 9-Apr. 30
6:00-8:00 p.m.
AMS Room 809 Fee: $20
Learn the art of storytelling by using
your family history. What a great way
to teach your children or grandchildren
about family members of yesteryear.
Everyone has an eccentric ancestor or
colorful relative that will be the perfect
character in a family story.
The ACE office received a
donation from Walmart to
support adult education programs
in Anderson County.
CALL NOW
TO REGISTER
Anderson Community Education, Spring 2007
INTERMEDIATE ARTIST
WORKSHOP
Madge West, Artist
Apr. 30 & May 2
Mon./Wed. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
AMS Room 301, Fee: $35
This workshop is designed for students
who have experience working with watercolor.
DOG TRAINING
BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE
Jean Gibowski, Professional
Trainer:Lucky Dog Training
Session I: Mar. 15-Apr. 19
Session II: May 10-June 14
Thursdays, Anderson County Park
(Behind the Extension Office)
6:30-7:30 p.m. Fee: $69
Does your dog need some house manners? In this 6-week session, you will
have fun teaching your dog to sit, lie
down, stay, heel, come and even do
tricks! Any dog at least 4 months old is
welcome. Bring the whole family, your
dog, leash, and some of his/her favorite
treats.
Limit: 8 dogs
INTERMEDIATE DOG
OBEDIENCE
Jean Gibowski, Professional Trainer:
Lucky Dog Training
Tuesdays, Apr. 17-May 22
6:30-7:30 p.m. Fee: $69
Anderson County Park
(Behind the Extension Office)
This class is for dog owners who have
completed a basic dog obedience class.
Dogs must know how to sit, stay, lie
down and heel. Training goals will be
recalls with distraction, off lead heeling,
long stays, drop on recall. This is a great
class for the whole family. Don’t forget
the your dog’s favorite treats! Limit: 8
dogs
COMMUNICATIONS
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH I
Maria Gonzalez, Instructor
Tues./Thurs., Feb. 6-Feb. 22
5:30-7:00 p.m. Fee: $25
AMS Room 809
Learn basic conversational Spanish including greetings, questions, simple directions, and Spanish necessary for
travel, the workplace, and emergency
situations.
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH II
Maria Gonzalez, Instructor
Tu./Thurs., Mar. 6-Mar. 22
5:30-7:00 p.m. Fee: $25
AMS Room 809
This is a follow-up class for students
who have attended a basic conversational Spanish I class.
SENIOR CITIZENS
ANDERSON CO. SENIOR
CITIZEN CENTER
Debbie Lottes, Director
160 Township Square
839-7520
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., M-F
OPEN TO AGE 60 PLUS
The Senior Citizen Center serves meals
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at
11:30 a.m. On Tuesday and Thursday
we provide transportation to local businesses. Home care services are available
to aid the homebound. Contact Beth
Hume at 839-7520 for more information. Classes offered are as follows:
Group Exercise
FREE Classes are held on Tuesday and
Thursday from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Join
our senior group for stretching, flexing,
and mild aerobic exercises. This class
will improve strength, mobility, and
flexibility.
FREE to those age 60 plus
Beginner & Intermediate Line Dancing
Vicki Peace, Instructor
Thursday, On-going
11:00-12:30 p.m.
Classes are held at the center.
PHONE/FAX 502-839-3754
E-MAIL: jacque.zeller@anderson.kyschools.us
affordable tuition in the state. ($109 per
credit hour) We’re a great place to start
or continue your college career! High
school juniors and seniors can take a
class for only $80. Call our office for information on general education transfer
courses and technical programs offered.
ADULT LEARNING
CENTER
“We are changing lives
every day”
124 S. Main St., 839-3754
Darlene Urban, Director
Jacqueline Zeller,
Administrative Asst.
GED/College Prep
Ann Asbury, Instructor
Mon -Thur. 8:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Mon. & Wed. 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Free GED instruction and refresher
help with basic skills.
Individualized instruction is available
for adults 16 years of age and older who
want to learn to read or need help to improve reading and math skills.
The LEAP Program offers GED
instruction to students.
Bluegrass Community
Technical College
1500 Bypass 127, 839-8488
GED/College Prep
Afternoon classes
Stacey King, Instructor
Mon. - Fri., 12 noon - 4:00 p.m.
Evening classes
Garnetta Barnette, Instructor
Mon. & Thurs., 5:30-8:30 p.m.
FAMILY LITERACY
THE NEXT STEP
PROGRAM
Lois Pulliam teaches Sunny Chen
English as a Second Language.
English as a Second Language
Lois Pulliam, Instructor
Tues. 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Tues. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Fri. 9:00-10:30 a.m.
This class is designed for students whose
native language is not English in order to
enhance the ability to read, write, speak
and listen in English.
LEAP/WIA Program
Jerry Shaw,
Coordinator/Instructor
GED instruction and workplace essential skills for those who have dropped
out of school.
Flexible hours
Age limit 16-18 yrs and
income restrictions apply
Call Main Office for information
Anderson Community Education, Spring 2007
Early Childhood Center
126 N. Main, Lawrenceburg
Cheryl Steenerson,
TNS Coordinator\Instructor
Sherry Noon, Instructor
Jackie Sherman, Childcare Program
Instructor
FREE: Childcare provided
Monday & Wednesday evenings from
6:00-8:30 p.m. Adult education, GED
instruction, computer literacy, parenting
classes and child program.
Students have the opportunity to earn a
free computer after 12 hours of continuous instruction and enrollment.
BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY
TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Lawrenceburg Campus
STAY CLOSE, GO FAR!
Rhonda Wheeler
Anderson County Liaison
1500 Bypass North
Highway 127 839-8488
This state-of-the-art college has the most
ANDERSON COMMUNITY
EARLY CHILDHOOD
COUNCIL
The Anderson CECC is a group of individuals dedicated to encouraging and
supporting child care centers, so that they
can provide HIGH QUALITY childcare
to the county’s youngest citizens. The
Council is funded through a grant from
the KIDS NOW Initiative. The council encourages childcare providers to
be licensed/certified and involved in
the STARS Program. Please contact
Frances Ryan at 839-7723, if you would
like to become involved, have questions,
or suggestions.
GRANDPARENTS AS
PARENTS (GAP)
Melinda Earlywine, Contact
Monthly Meetings held at Turner
Elementary-Call for schedule
502-680-6634
This is a NEW support group for grandparents or other relatives raising children
that are not their own. Discussions will
include adoption laws and procedures
and general support for families in this
situation.
ANDERSON PUBLIC
LIBRARY
Jeff Sauer, Librarian
114 North Main Street
839-6420 Library Hours:
Mon -Thur. 9 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sun. 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Story Hour
Contact: Milly Blair
Tutoring-Cheryl Steenerson
Mon., Tu.,Th. 3:00-5:00 p.m.
PHONE/FAX 502-839-3754
E-MAIL: jacque.zeller@anderson.kyschools.us
ANDERSON COUNTY
HUMANITIES COUNCIL
2007 Spring Speaker Series
Co-sponsored by
Kentucky Humanities Council
Thursday, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Anderson Middle School Library
Fee: FREE
Presentation Schedule:
Mar. 8-Chatauqua program:
Anna Mac Clarke-Military Pioneer
Portrayed by Haley S. Bowling-Sponsored by Anderson Public Library
April 12-Reading Women, Writing
Women: From Jane Austen to Bridget
Jones
Tonya Krouse
Northern Kentucky University
Sponsored by the Lawrenceburg Woman’s Club
May 10-Ragtime and Stride
Piano: Elite Syncopations, Fascinatin’
Rhythms
Richard Domek
UK School of Music
Sponsored by First Independence Bank
and ACE
*SUPPORT FOR THESE
PROGRAMS IS PROVIDED BY
THE KENTUCKY HUMANITIES
COUNCIL, LEXINGTON, KY.
ANDERSON COUNTY
RECREATION
PROGRAMS
Chip Bishop, Director
1026 County Park Road
839-6498
Youth Basketball
Sign-up is in early November. The
season runs Dec.– Mar.
Boys: Grades 3 - 6
Girls: Grades 3 - 8
Youth Baseball
Sign-up is in early March. The season
runs April – July.
Boys: ages 5 - 15 years old
Girls: ages 5 - 15 years old
Girls’ Softball
Sign-up is in early March. The season
runs April – July.
Girls: ages 5 - 17 years old
Girls’ Fall Softball
Sign-up is in early August. The season
Anderson Community Education, Spring 2007
EXTENSION CLASSES:
Call 859-7271 or 839-6806
runs Sept. - Nov.
Ages 5-15 years old
Youth Football
Sign-up is in early August.
The season runs Sept.-Nov.
Grades 3-6
ANDERSON COUNTY
INVITATIONAL ALL-STAR
TOURNAMENT (ACI, INC.)
Julia Gustafson, Director
Sign-ups for fall leagues are in June.
Sign-ups for spring leagues are in January. AIYSA caters to children less than
6 years old and less than 14 years old.
AIMS: Anderson Intramural Mixed
Soccer is for middle school and high
school ages 12-17. For information and
schedule call 839-8192.
THE COACHES CORNER
Jessica Kinder, Director
Ed McKee, Producer
Jeff Maggard, Co-Producer
Contact: Jessica at 839-5118
This is a monthly 30-minute program
televised on the weekend on local cable
station Channel 6. The program spotlights coaches and athletes from the
Anderson County High School Athletics
Program.
APPLE CORPS
Ann Ripy,
District Volunteer Coordinator
Apple Corps is a volunteer program of
the Anderson County Schools. Make a
difference by becoming an Apple Corps
volunteer or mentor. Call 839-4288 for
more information.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
208 South Main Street
839-4551/859-3818
Cheri Johnson, RN
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Fee: FREE
Senior Citizen Center
160 Township Square
This is an exercise program designed
specifically for people with Fibromyalgia and Arthritis. During the 6-week
program, participants will meet 2 times
a week and will go through a series of
gentle movements and activities designed to increase mobility. Call 8593818 for start date and time.
Living Well Workshops
The workshops are designed for persons
living with a chronic health condition.
The topics covered include:
Effective Communication
Effective Use of Medication
Nutrition, Exercise,and Managing Stress
Call 859-3818
Cooper Clayton Smoking Cessation
This 13-week program Is a successful
smoking cessation program which Incorporates the use of nicotine replacement therapy along with education and
peer support. Call 859-3818
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
SUPPORT GROUP
This group supports victims of domestic
violence including
date violence. Confidential discussions
are available by appointment with counselor Suzanne McQueary at 502-2232182, or call the Cabinet for Families &
Children at 839-6933.
EXTENSION OFFICE
CLASSES
Mayor Bobby Sparrow recognizes
Dr. Lea Fowler for her volunteer
work at the dental clinic held at
her office.
Anderson County
Extension Service
Debra Parrish, Extension Agent for
Family and Consumer Sciences
Register for the following classes at
the Anderson County
Extension Office
1026 County Park Road
CALL: 839-7271 / 839-6806
All classes are held at the extension of-
EXTENSION CLASSES:
Call 859-7271 or 839-6806
fice and are FREE of charge, unless
otherwise noted.
Pre-registration is
required.
“Scrapbooking”
Fee $10
Learn to preserve your memories by
creating beautiful scrapbook pages.
The first two hours is for beginners and
experienced scrapbookers. Classes will
meet on the following dates.
Jan. 19-Fri. 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Jan. 20-Sat. 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Feb. 23-Fri. 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Feb. 24-Sat. 1:00-9:00 p.m.
(Crop ‘til You Drop)
Mar. 16-Fri. 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Mar. 17-Sat. 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Apr. 27-Fri. 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Apr. 28-Sat. 1:00-6:00 p.m.
May 18-Fri. 6:00-10:00 p.m.
May 19-1:00-6:00 p.m.
All classes will be held at the Extension
Office. There is no charge for beginners for the first two hours, but after that
the fee will be $10. The fee for experienced scrapbookers is $10. Registration is required.
Jabez, KY-Professional
quilt designer, author and instructor, Nancy Odom, will be the featured
teacher at this seminar. Other talented
instructors from Kentucky, Indiana,
and Ohio will join Ms. Odom to offer
a variety of classes for all skill levels.
Contact the extension office registration
information.
“Piecemakers Quilt Guild”
Meets the first Monday night of the
month at 7 p.m. at the Anderson Extension Office. Educational programs
are presented, and project information
is shared for both beginners and experienced quilters. Everyone is welcome!
There are annual dues. Please contact
the office, if you are interested.
“Attic Windows with a New Flair”
Quilt Block Class
Friday, March 23
9:30-3:00 p.m. Fee: $10
Learn how to apply the 60-degree angle
to an old favorite design and technique.
Sample available.
“Beginning Serger Class”
Tuesday, January 23
9:30-12:00 noon Fee: FREE
Do you have a new serger, but not the
slightest idea of how to use it? This
class is for you!
“Come Sew with Us”
March 29-March 31
Hardin County Extension Office,
Elizabethtown
Time: TBA Fee: TBA
This class offers sewing lessons for
beginners and focuses on four areas,
including sew-n-wear and home décor.
Call the extension office for more information on prices and projects.
“Jabez Quilt Seminar”
Jan. 23-Jan. 27
KY Leadership Center,
Anderson Community Education, Spring 2007
“Ribbons & Bows” Quilt Block
Class, Fri. Jan. 26
9:30-3:00 p.m. Fee: $10
Make a large quilt in a short time! This
block was designed to create three quilt
blocks. Learn to use triangles, square,
rectangles, and an applique’ for a wonderful look! Sample available.
“Strip Twist Quilt” Class
Friday, Feb. 23
9:30-3:00 p.m. Fee: $10
If you need a quick gift that uses leftover
strips from other projects, this quilt is a
great idea! A strip twist quilt uses
2 1/2 inch strips and is both fast and
easy. Sample available.
“Waltzing Matilda” Quilt Block
Class Fri. Apr. 27
9:30-3:00 p.m. Fee: $10
This design makes a secondary pattern
as you piece the quilt. It’s an easy design, but not a quick project. Sample
available.
“Six-Point Striped Star” Quilt Class
Fri., May 18
9:30-3:00 p.m. Fee: $10
Make a quilt or a table topper using a design that was developed in the 1900’s.
The 60-degree angles make a strong
statement when strips are used. Sample
available.
“Painting a Springtime Scene”
Thursday, March 8
9:30 a.m. Fee: $30
Use pen and ink with oil rouging to create a beautiful springtime scene of a
mailbox with a bird’s nest. The painting
6
can be done in either 11X14 or 12X16
inches. The fee covers all supplies.
Registration and payment deadline is
March 1. A photograph of the finished
product is available.
“Painting a Rural Scene”
Thursday, May 10
9:30 a.m. Fee: $30
Learn how to use pen and Ink with
oil rouging to create a rural scene that
includes an old country church. The
painting can be done in either 11X14
or 12X16 inches. Fee includes all supplies. Registration and payment deadline is May 3. A photograph of the finished product is available.
“Shoe Savvy”
Tuesday, January 30
10:00 a.m. Fee: FREE
Here’s your chance to get tips on selecting stylish, yet comfortable, shoes
that fit your feet. Shoes for special foot
needs will be covered also.
“Toss It, Trash It, Treasure It”
Tuesday, March 27
1:30 p.m. Fee: FREE
Learn how to prioritize your possessions and reduce clutter.
“What’s in Your Closet?”
Tuesday, August 21
Time: TBA Fee: FREE
Mix your old clothes with new ones to
create fashionable new outfits!
“The Anderson County Garden
Club” 7:00 p.m.
3rd Thurs. of the month
This club is for men and women who
enjoy gardening and want to learn more
about it. Each month an educational
program is shared and community projects are carried out. There are annual
dues. Come join the fun! Contact the
Extension Office for more information.
“Gardener’s Toolbox
2007 Series”
Franklin Co. Extension Office,
101 Lakeview Ct., Frankfort,
9:30-11:00 a.m., sessions repeated
5:30-7:00 p.m. Fee: $5, paid one
week in advance of each session
These workshops introduce gardening
basics and provide hands-on outdoor
activities. All materials and tools are
EXTENSION CLASSES:
Call 859-7271 or 839-6806
provided.
Class Schedule:
“House Guests -Houseplants” Thurs.,
Jan. 25-Learn how to care for and live
with your indoor plants. Class will be
at Berry Hill Greenhouses, US 60, Louisville Road.
Pre-registration required.
“Critters-Animal Pests in the Landscape” Thurs., Feb. 15- Discussion on
animal pests in our environment and
how to deal with them.
“Blue Ribbon Veggies” Thurs., Mar.
29- Learn how to grow, choose, groom
and arrange your best veggies, fruit,
nuts, and gourds, so you can be a county
fair winner!
“Flowering Friends-Annuals and Perennials”
Thurs., Apr. 26- Learn how to choose
and grow the bests flowers for your
landscape.
“How Does Your Garden Grow?
Container Gardening”
Thurs., May 24-No room for a garden?
Learn how to grow veggies, fruits, and
flowers in limited spaces.
“Plant 911-Diseases” Thurs., June
28- Is your plant sick? Learn what may
be wrong and how to prevent diseases
and care for diseased plants.
“Grow Your Own Shiitake
Mushrooms”
Tues.,Feb. 27-5:30 p.m.
Fee: $25/person or $30 couple
This class will teach you how to inoculate the logs, grow the mushrooms, and
prepare the mushrooms to eat. The fee
covers most supplies plus samples of
food featuring shiitake mush- rooms.
Registration and payment deadline is
Tuesday, Feb. 13.
“Fanciful Fruits” Tuesday, February
20, 10:00 a.m. FREE
Explore new and unusual fruits and
learn how to include them in your
menus.
“Festival of Foods”
Monday, February 19,
6:30 p.m. Fee: $5.00 per person
Mark your calendars now and plan to
attend the Festival of Foods program at
the Extension Office! See displays and
sample foods from India, Mexico, ChiAnderson Community Education, Spring 2007
PHONE/FAX 502-839-3754
E-MAIL: jacque.zeller@anderson.kyschools.us
na, Italy, Thailand and Germany. Have
fun bidding on items in the silent auction. Contact Extension Homemakers Club members for tickets. Tickets are required for this event.
“Disasters
Plan, Prepare, Prevail”
Monday, March 26
Jessamine Co. Agricultural Learning
Center
Time: TBA Fee: $8
(Includes lunch)
From tornadoes to floods, from fires to
acts of terrorism, planning ahead can
help us to get through any emergency
situation. Highlights of this program
include creating a family or community/
worksite commun-ication plan, weather
tracking, inventory of property and insurance issues, and the strategies that
are in place in the state of Kentucky in
the event of a major emergency. Guest
speakers include Kim Henden, Extension Associate for Envionmental Issues;
Tracy Bertram, KY Office of Insurance;
Tom Priddy, UK Agriculture Weather;
Chief Meterologist Bill Meck, WLEXTV; and a representative from the KY
Office of Homeland Security. Call the Extension Office for more information.
Register by March 20.
ECC / Saffell Street Elementary
Barbara Basham, Coordinator
Early Childhood Center
126 North Main Street
839-2504
Kathy Campbell, Outreach
Saffell Street Elementary
210 Saffell Street
839-3565
Turner / Ward Elementary
JaneRedmon, Coordinator
Turner Elementary
1411 Fox Creek Road
839-2500
Kathy Campbell, Outreach
Emma B. Ward Elementary
West Broadway Street
839-4236
Youth Service Center
Beckey Johnson, Coordinator
Anderson Middle School
200 W. Woodford, 839-9261
The YSC functions as a vital link between families and the services necessary to meet basic needs. The YSC
assists students and their families by
providing health and social services
referrals, substance abuse referrals,
educational enhancement, family crisis
intervention, mentoring, volunteer service, and violence prevention.
“Don’t Be a Target”
Tuesday, April 24
1:30 p.m. Fee: FREE
Take this class to learn practical, everyday ways to enhance personal safety to
better protect yourself when traveling
or conduct in normal activities.
Tabitha Lilly, Coordinator
Mothers Of Pre-schoolers meetings are
held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each
month at First Baptist Church.
Call 839-6966.
FAMILY RESOURCE &
YOUTH SERVICE CENTERS
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Family Resource Center’s goal is
to promote the success of all students by
developing a strong partnership between
home, school, and the community. The
FRC supports students and families by
assisting with basic needs, health and
social service referrals, full-time childcare and after-school care referrals, assistance for new and expectant mothers,
training for child-care providers, and
information about adult education and
family literacy.
CALL NOW
TO REGISTER
MOPS
Scholarships are available for those
who would like to attend ACE classes
but are unable to pay the fees. Call ACE
at 839-3754.
SENIOR CITIZEN
DISCOUNT
Let us know if you are 62 years of age
or over, and receive a 10% discount on
tuition fees.
Anderson Community
Education
124 SOUTH MAIN STREET
LAWRENCEBURG, KY 40342
SPIRALS
SPIRALS (Stretching Potential through
In-dividualized Responsive Alternative Learning Situations) offers young
parents (under 21 years of age) an opportunity to continue their high school
education and graduate with a diploma.
Professional childcare is provided.
Transportation, breakfast, and lunch are
available. Contact Ruth Fentress at 8394417 or Susan Kays at 839-5118.
Kim Shaw
Superintendent of Anderson
County Schools
MESSAGE FROM
THE SUPERINTENDENT
Call Jacque Zeller at the
ACE office to register
REGISTRATION & FEES
You may pre-register for classes by mail,
telephone, fax, or e-mail. Fees are listed
with each class. Please make checks
payable to ACE (Anderson Community
Education) unless otherwise noted.
REFUNDS
Requests for refunds should be made in
writing and will be processed, less any
material costs. No refunds will be made
after the first class session.
CLASS CANCELLATIONS
If Anderson County Schools close due
to inclement weather or other reasons,
all ACE classes will be cancelled.
AYCC ACE COUNCIL
MEMBERS
Cassie Clark
Ashley Sandy
Brittany Van Hook
Dustin Burley
The Board of Education and I are excited to join with the staff at ACE in
welcoming all of you to the exciting opportunities available through our community education program. Community education plays a vital role in the
mission of our school district through
providing appropriate educational resources to all learners. Please take the
time to review and register for one of
our classes. I urge all of you to continue to learn and stay involved in your
community and schools. Be a part of
the Anderson County Schools Team and
help us take your students to higher levels of learning!
ANDERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Sandra L. Whitaker, Chair
Bobby Montgomery,
Vice Chairman
Kim Shaw, Secretary
Cammie Alexander, Treas.
Lee Hahn
Steve Higgins
Jeff Young
Darlene Urban
Director of Community & Adult
Education
NOTE FROM
THE DIRECTOR
We are always happy to hear your suggestions for community education classes. Our spring classes were designed
with your ideas and interests in mind.
Register today and enjoy the spring
class of your choice.
ACE ADVISORY
COUNCIL
LaVerne Brumley
Jeremy Couey
Donna Eckman
Steve Ewalt
Whitney Innes
Jane Redmon
Melissa Monts
Debra Parrish
Robert Roquemore
Jeffrey Sauer
Kim Shaw
Helen Shryock
Bobby Sparrow
Anthony Stratton
Paul Vaughn, Jr.
Margo Whisman
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