Community Education
Community Education Program
Shelly Wyatt, Director
710 North Main Street
London, KY 40741
606.862.4608
Spring 2009 Community Education Guide!
Pre-registration is required for all Community Education Classes. Call Shelly Wyatt at 606-862-4608 to register.
SPRING 2009 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 
Sit and Sew
A FREE short sewing lesson will be offered each month.
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Dates: 4 Sessions: February 17, March 17, April 21 & May 19th, 2009
Cost: FREE
Time: 10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167
Who gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate?
Everybody has old family photos, doll collections, dishes, guns, knife collections, old quilts, and other family heirlooms (non titled personal property) but have you ever thought about what happens to your personal belongings when you die? Who decides who gets what? The transfer of non titiled property often creates many challenges among family members. This class will show you how to deal with some of the issues that may arise.
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Dates: February 12 and 19, 2009
Cost: $15.00
Time: 6:00 pm
Sponsored by: Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167
Look before you Leap
Getting married soon? Did you know that money is the number one cause of divorc? This class is designed for engaged couples and will help you look at your financial issues before you walk down the aisle. Bring yourslf and your questions and join us for a romantic dinner and discussion on these important issues
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Date: March 13th, 2009
Cost: $15.00 per couple
Times: 6:00 pm
Sponsored by: Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167
Digital Photography Workshop
Okay so you got a new digital camera, now what? Bring your camera and instructions and our instructor will help you learn how to get the most out of your new camera for taking pictures that you will treasur for years to come.
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Date: February 28, 2009
Cost: $10.00
Time: 8:00 – 12:00 noon.
Sponsored by: Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167
Seed Starting
The seed packet says "Stratification Required" and you have no clue what to do .....this is the class for you! Come and join our Extension Associate for Vegetable and Fruit Production, Bonnie Sigmon to learn the basics of starting your own seeds
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Date: February 17, 2009
Cost: $5.00
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167
Home Vegetable Gardening
Learn from Master Gardeners experienced in a variety of vegetabl growing techniques how and when to begin your vegetable garden including site preparation, what to plant and how to get a great start. We hope to have heirloom seed available at this meeting. Information will be provided on where to purchase plants, seeds and other supplies for a successful start.
Location: Laurel County Public Library
Date: March 16, 2009
Cost: FREE
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: AMGRO (Appalachian Master Gardeners Reaching Out) and the Laurel County Public Library, 864-5759
Herbs, Herbs, Herbs
Come join Master Gardener, Beverly Craft and learn about the different kinds of herbs, how to grow them, uses (medicine/culinary), and preserving and storage tips.
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Date: March 24th, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00
Sponsored by: Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167. Call for more details.
Beginning Oil Painting
Come join Gaye Jones in a class on Beginning Oil Painting. If you've always wanted to try and paint but thought you couldn't do it, this class is for you. This is a hands on class and participants will take home a finished product.
Location: Laurel County Extension office
Date: April 24, 2009
Cost: $12.00
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Laurel County Extension Homemakers, 864-4167
Today’s Home Textiles: Buying Sheets & Towels
Get confused with all the sheet options available to you? Still following the thread count rule and getting sheets you don’t like? What’s new with today’s sheets and towels? A lot! Buying household linens has become a bit overwhelming with all the choices on the market. Learn what the most important factors for consumers to consider when purchasing these items.
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Date: , 2008
Cost: FREE
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by: Laurel County Extension Homemakers, 864-4167
COMPUTER CLASSES
All computer classes will be held at the G.C.Garland Administration Building , 718 North Main Street.
Computer Course: Introduction to the Computer
Learn how to turn on the computer, use the mouse, navigate through Windows, open and close programs, etc…. This is for those who have never used a computer, but who are excited about learning!
| 1 Session: |
March 2, 2009 |
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5:30-7:30 p.m |
| Tuition: |
$25.00 |
| Location: |
G.C.Garland Administration Building |
| Sponsored by: |
Community Education, 862-4608 |
Computer Course: Introduction to the Internet
Learn how to navigate the Web and create an Email account. Participants must have some familiarity with the computer, such as how to operate the mouse. Students will learn how to surf the web proficiently as well as creating and organizing favorites (bookmarks) and creating an online email account.
| 1 Session: |
March 3, 2009 |
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5:30-7:30 p.m |
| Tuition: |
$25.00 |
| Location: |
G.C.Garland Administration Building |
| Sponsored by: |
Community Education, 862-4608 |
Computer Course: Introduction to Email
Want to be able to communicate with virtually anyone in the world at anytime? You want email! We will show you how to set up an online email account (for free) and teach you the basics of email. Participants will learn how to set up address books, send and receive emails, create personal folders, cleaning/deleting files, and basic email etiquette. Participants must be familiar with the computer and be able to use the mouse.
| 1 Session: |
March 3, 2009 |
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5:30-7:30 p.m |
| Tuition: |
$25.00 |
| Location: |
G.C.Garland Administration Building |
| Sponsored by: |
Community Education, 862-4608 |
Computer Course: Microsoft Word 2003: Level 1
Tired of not being able to create a letter on your computer? Now you can! Learn the basics of MS Word 2003 and create your own letters and signs. Use menus, toolbars, commands, and the Ribbon. Use cut copy and paste; save and organize files; open, print and close files. Use different fonts and sizes; insert bullets and numbered lists; use print preview and print a document. No typing skills are required however; the individual should have some experience in using a computer mouse.
1 Session: March 9 , 2009
5:30-7:30 pm
Tuition: $25.00
Location: G.C.Garland Administration Building
Sponsored by: Community Education, 862-4608
Computer Course: Microsoft Word 2003: Level 2
If you have taken MS Word 2003 Level 1 or already mastered the basics, you are ready for more advanced techniques. Come learn how to set up headers and footers; search for clipart and add graphics, use templates, tables, and columns. You should already be familiar with MS Word and have some experience in using a computer mouse.
Session: March 10, 2009
5:30-7:30 pm
Tuition: $25.00
Location: G.C.Garland Administration Building
Sponsored by: Community Education, 862-4608
Computer Course: Microsoft Excel 2003: Level 1
Learn how to keep records for home or work with MS Excel 2003. You will create a worksheet, enter data, navigate through data, insert and delete worksheets. Learn how to copy and paste between Word and Excel, add graphics to a worksheet, preview and set print options. Customize a worksheet by adding or deleting rows and columns, use basic functions to do calculations automatically, and organize data using multiple sheets in a workbook. You should have experience using a computer mouse.
Session: March 16, 2009
5:30-7:30 pm
Tuition: $25.00
Location: G.C.Garland Administration Building
Sponsored by: Community Education, 862-4608
Computer Course: Microsoft Excel 2003: Level 2
If you have taken MS Excel 2003 Level 1 or already mastered the basics, you are ready for more advanced skills in Excel. Create pie, bar, and line charts; move, size and delete charts. Copy a chart object into a Word document. Modify the chart design, layout and format. Create an Excel table that can be sorted and filtered. Separate table data into columns. Create hyperlinks to workbook locations. You should have experience using a computer mouse.
Session: March 17 , 2009
5:30-7:30 pm
Tuition: $25.00
Location: G.C.Garland Administration Building
Sponsored by: Community Education, 862-4608
Introduction to Buying and Selling on EBay
It's fun and exciting to bid and buy on EBay, but it can be even more thrilling- and profitable- to sell! But before you start buying and selling, there are a few things you need to know. This is a great class to learn how to get started.
| 1 Session: |
April 20, 2009 |
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5:30-7:30 p.m |
| Tuition: |
$25.00 |
| Location: |
G.C.Garland Administration Building |
| Sponsored by: |
Community Education, 862-4608 Ext. 5006. |
Electronic Scrapbooking on the Computer
Preserving memories is a pleasant and popular hobby that offers a wide range of creativity. As scrapbooking has taken the world by storm, more people are turning to the computer to create beautiful pages that mimic current paper scrapbook techniques and trends. To venture into the world of digital scrapbooking, you don't need to be a professional graphic artist. Learn more at this class.
| 1 Session: |
April 21, 2009 |
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5:30-7:30 p.m |
| Tuition: |
$25.00 |
| Location: |
G.C.Garland Administration Building |
| Sponsored by: |
Community Education, 862-4608 Ext. 5006. |
ART & CRAFTS
Antler Basket
Participants will learn how to use antler's to make the handle of this basket. This basket will make a stunning addition to your collection of handmade baskets and/or will make a great gift for that special person. Participants will need to bring basic basket making supplies. $25.00 deposit required and class space is limited so please register.
| 1 Session: |
February 21st |
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9:00a.m. |
| Tuition: |
$50.00 which includes supplies |
| Location: |
Laurel County Extension Office . |
| Sponsored by: |
Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service,864-4167 |
Plastic Grocery Bags and Rugs
Come join the Extension Homemaker "knitting and crocheting" speciality club and learn how to make a purse, bag, or rug out of plastic grocery bags. Supplies needed for the class are of course grocery bags, scissors (or a rotary cutter) and a size M crochet hook
| 1 session: |
March 19 , 2009 |
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10am |
| Tuition: |
FREE |
| Location: |
Laurel County Extension Office |
| Sponsored by: |
Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167
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Sewing Basket
This is a hands on class wher participants will make a large sewing basket. this is a very attractive and functional basket that will keep all your sewing supplies neat and organized. $40.00 deposit required and class space is limited so please register.
| 1 Session: |
March 13 , 2009 |
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10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| Tuition: |
$85.00 |
| Location: |
Laurel County Extension Office |
| Sponsored by: |
Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167 |
Woven Footstool
Join us for a hands-on weaving class. This footstool is gorgeous with its checkerboard pattern using coordinating colors of shaker tape. Prticipants need to bring: scissors, needle-nosed pliers, a bone awl or smooth edged butter knife, along with a sack lunch.
| 1 Session: |
March 18th |
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10:00a.m-12 p.m. |
| Tuition: |
$25.00 which includes supplies |
| Location: |
Laurel County Extension Office . |
| Sponsored by: |
Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167 |
Sewing Workshop
Want to save money on your clothing budget by learning to update a few things that you already own? Come learn how to take a simple garment and turn it in to something special. Lost a few pounds and need to tighten up your pants? Come and learn how to make some simple alterations. This all day workshop will offer several classes on quick and easy sewing techniques any beginner can use to update their wardrobe.
| 1 Session: |
March 21st |
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Time-call for more details |
| Tuition: |
call for more details |
| Location: |
Laurel County Extension Office . |
| Sponsored by: |
Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service |
No Sew Roman Shades
Join this hands-on class and learn how to make workable shade that can be adapted to create shades for any size window. Class is limited to 10 people.
| 1 Session: |
March 17 , 2009 |
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2:00-4:00 p.m. |
| Tuition: |
$15.00 includes all supplies |
| Location: |
Laurel County Extension Office.
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| Sponsored by: |
Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167 |
Glass Bead Necklace
Enjoy creating, working with glass beads, wearing different or unusual jewelry? Join us and make a glass bead necklace that you can wear with confidence and pride. You created it yourself! All materials will be provided.
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Date: March 27, 2009
Cost: $12.00
Time: 9:30a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167
Crazy Eight Quilted Jacket
Want to do something productive with old fabric lying around instead of throwing it out? Make your very own “unique” quilted jacket and have an interesting story to tell about it.
Supplies needed: At least 56- 8 ½” squares of 100% cotton fabric. 8-13 different prints are recommended. BRING YOUR EXTRA FABRIC WITH YOU – LARGER JACKETS NEED MORE FABRIC.
Sweatshirt: 1 size larger than the size you would normally wear. Seam rip all seams to take sweatshirt apart – EXCEPT the collar edging. Thread to match. A sewing machine that will allow feed dogs to be lowered for free motion quilting. Rotary cutter, mat, & acrylic ruler.
**It is important to have squares cut and the sweatshirt dissembled – otherwise you will spend the entire class time cutting and seam ripping.
| 1 Session: |
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10 am – 2 pm **Demo-finish at home |
| Tuition: |
Free |
| Location: |
Laurel County Extension Office . |
| Sponsored by: |
Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service,864-4167 |
A Quilt Gathering – Quilt Show No doubt you either know a quilter or have a favorite quilt passed down from your mother, grandmother, aunt or friend that is special to you or your family! Come join us for this exciting quilt show that will celebrate the art of quilting. The show will feature
- “Civil War Quilts,” a lecture by Karen Witt of Reproduction Quilts, an international specialty company that makes patterns and quilt kits with historical reproduction fabrics.
- “Quilt Talks” – conversations with area quilt makers about different aspects of home art textiles, sewing machines, quilts and quilt making
- A Project Linus booth to promote the national charity which provides quilts and blankets to needy children in hospitals
traumas such as neglect or sexual abuse. Mountain Laurel Quilters regularly donate quilts to Project Linus which are then distributed right here in Laurel County.
- A judged quilt show offering cash prizes for Best of Show, and Best Hand Quilting and Best Machine Quilting in large and small quilt categories
- A vendor area where guests and quilters alike can shop for locally made craft items, antiques and other items of interest to quilters and non-quilters alike.
| 2 Sessions: |
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9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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| Location: |
London/Laurel County Optimist Club . |
| Sponsored by: |
Mt. Laurel Quilters, Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167 |
Appalachian Dinner Bucket
Come learn how to make this cute bucket that will call the family to dinner. Participants need to bring basic basket weaving supplies and a sack lunch. Maximum of 10 participants.
| 1 Session: |
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9:00a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Tuition: |
$ which includes supplies |
| Location: |
Laurel County Extension Office . |
| Sponsored by: |
Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service |
Embellished Christmas Stocking
In this hands on class, participants will make an embellished Christmas stocking by learning to manipulate and embellish fabric. Participants will need to bring a sewing machine, white thread, extra needles, scissors, hand sewing needles, scraps of fabric, beads, sequins, buttons, ribbons, etc. Basic sewing skills are required. Class is limited to 10 people.
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Date:
Cost: FREE
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167
Traditional Scrapbooking – Recipe Album
Come learn how to make this great gift and/or family heirloom. In this hands on traditional scrapbooking class participants will be taking home a recipe album that can be used as a gift or to begin a
family heirloom. Participants will need to bring 4-5 recipes and 4-5 pictures of one event. Class is limited to 14 people.
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Date:
Cost: $
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00
Sponsored by: Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167
CULINARY
BASIC CAKE DECORATING
Impress your friends and family at your next gathering with a beautiful cake designed by YOU! Learn techniques for making simple flowers, roses, borders, writing and figure piping. The first night of class will mainly be demonstrations by the instructor. A supply list will be given to each participant on the first night of class.
| 4 Sessions: |
March 16, 19, 23, 26- 2009 |
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6:00 pm to 8:30 pm |
| Tuition: |
$25.00 |
| Location: |
The G.C. Garland Administration Building |
| Sponsored by: |
Laurel County Community Education, 862-4608 |
CAKE DECORATING PART II
Have you already taken Basic Cake Decorating? Are you ready to move on to more advanced techniques of cake decorating? Sign-up for this class and put your creative skills in motion.
| 4 Sessions: |
April 6,9,13,16-2009 |
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6:00 pm to 8:30 pm |
| Tuition: |
$25.00 |
| Location: |
The G.C. Garland Administration Building |
| Sponsored by: |
Community Education, 862-4608 |
CAKE DECORATING PART III
Learn several different fancy cake side and top boards for special occasion cakes as well as lacework. Finally you will learn how to assemble a tiered cake. You will become familiar with these skills which will make it easy to design imaginative cakes of your own or to re-create sophisticated designs you may have seen and admired.
| 4 Sessions: |
April 4,7,11,14-2009 |
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6:00 pm to 8:30 pm |
| Tuition: |
$25.00 |
| Location: |
The G.C. Garland Administration Building |
| Sponsored by: |
Community Education, 862-4608 |
Candy Made Easy
Want to make candy, but don’t feel that you have the time? Then join us for candy made easy – where we will demo how to make delicious candy in minutes for yourself or holiday gift giving.
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| Location: |
Laurel County Extension Office |
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Sponsored by: Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167 |
Basic French Cuisine
Come join Chef Brandon Owens of Sel et Poivre for a lecture on the basics of French cooking methods. After the lecture, students will break off into small groups and prepare recipes while being given instructions throughout the preparation. At the end of the class, students will adjourn to the dining room to discuss and enjoy what they have prepared. Class is limited to 20 people.
Location: Sel et Poivre
Date:
Cost: $0.00 per person
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167
Your Secret Chef Cooking Classes
Come join your “secret chef” and learn how to make authentic ethnic meals. Participants will create and eat ethnic meals, take home recipes and learn how to recreate the evening with their family. Classes are limited to 20 people. For more information or to register call 877-1279.
Dates Available: - Mexican
th – Indian
th - Asian
th - French Breads/Sauces
th - Healthy Holiday Cooking
Location: Secret Chef, 5th Street Complex
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $.00
Sponsored by: Secret Chef, 877-1279
Holiday Cooking School
The Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Kentucky would like to invite everyone to join us on for our annual Holiday Cooking School, “Mountain Christmas”. The event features fabulous taster booths, vendors demonstrating holiday foods, crafts, decorating tips and recipes as well as two feature demonstrations. Everyone that attends will come home with wonderful and unique holiday ideas as well as their own copy of the Mountain Laurel Cookbook developed by the Bell County Extension Homemakers. All attendees will be eligible for door prizes as well.
Location: London/Laurel County Optimist Center
Date: , 2008
Cost: $0.00 which includes all food and cookbook
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167
Candy Made Easy
Want to make candy, but don’t feel that you have the time? Then join us for candy made easy – where we will demo how to make delicious candy in minutes for yourself or holiday gift giving.
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| Location: |
Laurel County Extension Office |
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Sponsored by: Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service, 864-4167 |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LAUREL COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY PROGRAM
GED Preparation Classes
Are you thinking about earning a GED? Laurel County Adult Education and Literacy offers group and one-on-one GED tutoring in all five parts of the official GED test. Intensive six-week classes are available in Math and Language.
Location: London - 90 Bennett Circle
Telephone: 878-9134
Hours: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Monday – Thursday
Corbin-507 Suite C, Hwy 25 (near original KFC)
Telephone: 528-0379
Hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Monday –Thursday
Date: Orientation is every Tuesday
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by: Laurel County Adult Education and Literacy
Reading Improvement
Do you know an adult who would like to improve his or her reading skills? The Reading Café offers reading instruction in a casual coffee house atmosphere. Our facilitators will guide him/her through an interactive computer reading program that is proven to increase his/her reading skills.
Location:
London- 90 Bennett Circle
Telephone: 864-9943
Hours: Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Corbin-100 Northside Plaza, Hwy 25 (near original KFC)
Telephone: 528-0184
Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday – Thursday
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by: Laurel County Adult Education and Literacy
English as a Second Language
Are you a newcomer to the United States and would like to improve your English speaking ability? Laurel County Adult Education and Literacy will be offering English as a Second Language classes starting in September. We will help you improve your speaking skills in American English which will help you cope with everyday living in America. You will learn grammar, American history and culture in a relaxed, non-threatening atmosphere.
Location: 90 Bennett Circle
London
Telephone: 878-9134
Call Jerri or Lindsey for the starting date and time
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by: Laurel County Adult Education and Literacy
RECREATION
Golf for Beginners
This course will work on the basic grip, posture and stance, as well as getting a player ready for the golf course. We will put an emphasis on a fun, low-key teaching environment and each student will receive as much "one on one" attention as possible. We will approach and teach the short game and work on chipping and putting in detail. This should be a great opportunity to learn and have fun at the same time. This class limited to 8 people.
Location: Crooked Creek Golf Course
Dates: April 1, 8,15,29 & May 6, 13-2009
Cost: $65.00 (Includes all 6 classes)
Time: 4:00 -5:30 pm
Sponsored by: Laurel County Community Education, 862-4608
Golf (Advanced)
This advanced golf class will be a continuation of the beginner class using the basics of golf learned. We will progress to more advanced swing concepts and the short game principles. In addition, this class will spend a great deal of time on the golf course learning "Course and Game Management" skills. By the end of this course, students should be ready to play golf on any type of course and enjoy the game with confidence in his/her golfing abilities. Class limited to 8 people.
Location: Crooked Creek Golf Course
Dates: April 2, 9, 16, 30, & May 7, 14- 2009
Cost: $65.00 (includes all 6 classes)
Time: 4:00 -5:30 pm
Sponsored by: Laurel County Community Education, 862-4608
Introduction to Aviation
This course is for anyone who has an interest in aviation and/or an interest in learning to fly. No prior knowledge of aviation is required. This course will focus on the three primary areas of: aviating, communicating, and navigating. Students will get a tour of the London airport including the runways and will have an opportunity to preflight an aircraft. Time will be split between classroom and field (aircraft/airport).
4 sessions: TBA
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Tuition: $25.00
Location: London-Corbin Airport
Participants must be at least 16 years of age.
Sponsored by: Laurel County Community Education Program
For information or to register call Shelly Wyatt at 606-862-4608 ext. 5025 or email at shelly.wyatt@laurel.kyschools.us
Pre-registration is required and class space is limited. Deadline for registration is February 29, 2008.
SUPPORT GROUPS
"I CAN COPE"
A series of educational classes for people facing cancer. Issues in the program deal with pain control, nutrition & managing the finances off cancer. For more information, call Marymount Medical Center at 878-3293.
"LOOK GOOD.FEEL BETTER"
A program offered to female cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment who are experiencing appearance related side effects. A licensed cosmetologist makes this program a reality. For more information, call Marymount Medical Center at 878-3293.
"MAN TO MAN"
A support group that helps men & their families cope with prostate cancer. Provides educational specialists, written material, videos & group meetings in a comfortable and confidential environment. For more information, call Marymount Medical Center at 878-3293.
"REACH TO RECOVERY"
A program offered to breast cancer patients with specially trained volunteers providing comfort & an opportunity for emotional support and informed decision making. For more information, call Marymount Medical Center at 878-3293.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
YOUTH CLUB
The Bennett Center of London is excited to announce a new program for all students in grades 5-10. Students will be able to join the Youth Club. The Youth club is housed in the New Life Center of the Bennett Center in London. Students will receive tutoring and have access to computers for homework, research, etc. They will be able to play games, hear speakers talk about youth issues; hang out in a youth-oriented drug-free environment after school. The program is Monday -Friday from 3 pm to 6:30 pm. Club membership is $100 per month. The Youth Club's schedule will follow the school schedule and will be closed when schools are closed. For more information, contact the Bennett Center at 877-1964.
YMCA PROGRAMS
For additional information on any of the following programs, contact the London-Laurel County Family YMCA, 60 Alumni Circle, 878-8333.
2008 4-H Projects
4-H is offering scheduled project days, various activities and programs beginning in September 2008. Call 864-4167 to pre-register for all projects and activities TWO WEEKS in advance of the meeting date. Laurel County Teens Program
Hang out with people that have the same interests as you! Make new friends! Bring friends of your own! All Laurel County Teens are welcome! Lots of awesome stuff to do!
Youth ages 13-19.
Date: September 4, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Supplies: None
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Sponsored by: Laurel County 4-H, 864-4167
4-H Environmental EDventures
Get ready to explore your environment with a day of fun filled activities! Students will participate in seven hands-on EDventures learning new things about the environment, eco-system, food chain, air and water quality and much more. Teachers may choose from either of the 3 days. Sign-up your class or home school students by calling 864-4167. Registration deadline is August 22. This day camp is offered to grades 4-8.
Date: September 9-11, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:35 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Supplies: FREE
Location: JM Feltner 4-H Camp
Sponsored by: Laurel County 4-H, 864-4167
Cloverbuds
This program is designed for kids 5-8 years old. Youth learn by doing as they explore the world around them. Every meeting has something fun in store! Crafts, music, cooking, and of course we always have a fun snack! Don’t miss out on our most requested county program!
Date: September 9, 2008
Time: 6:00-8:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Supplies: FREE
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Sponsored by: Laurel County 4-H, 864-4167 4-H Robotics Team
Learn to build and program a robot using the latest Lego technology! Youth ages 9-19.
Date: September 16, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Supplies: FREE
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Sponsored by: Laurel County 4-H, 864-4167
Basics of Archery
Youth will have the opportunity to experience hands-on archery practices while being introduced to the safe and responsible use of archery equipment. Youth ages 9-18
Date: October 4, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Supplies: FREE
Location: Will meet at the Laurel County Extension Office before traveling to the Fish and Game Club
Sponsored by: Laurel County 4-H, 864-4167
NATIONAL 4-H WEEK CELEBRATION
Come party with us at the Laurel County Farmer Market as we kick-off National 4-H Week. Face Paintings, Gourd Paintings, Pet Show, Balloons, Cotton Candy, Slushies, Kettle Corn, and much more! BEST OF ALL EVERTHING IS FREE!!! Everyone is invited!!
Date: October 6, 2008
Time: 3:30-7:00 pm
Supplies: FREE
Cost: FREE
Location: Laurel County Farmer Market
Sponsored by: Laurel County 4-H, 864-4167 Art Class
Improve your drawing skills or learn new tricks of the trade. Create works of art by using charcoal, acrylics and watercolor. The class instructor is a Master of Art and welcomes beginners and advanced students. Youth ages 9-18.
Date: October 11, 2008
Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Supplies: FREE
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Sponsored by: Laurel County 4-H, 864-4167
4-H Fall Break Campout
Gear up for fall fun while going back to nature! Go fishing, make a birdhouse, learn to cook outdoors and much more. Camp will be in session for three days and two nights at the JM Feltner 4-H Camp in London. Youth ages 9-15.
Date: October 13-15, 2008
Time: TBA
Cost: TBA
Supplies: None
Location: J.M. Feltner 4-H Camp
Sponsored by: Laurel County 4-H
Please contact the Extension Office at 864-4167 for additional information.
Level I Photography
Learn basic photography skills while doing hands-on activities. Don’t forget to bring your camera! Youth ages 9-18.
Date: October 23, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Supplies: FREE
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Sponsor: Laurel County 4-H, 864-4167
STAR CHEF Cooking
Become a star chef by learning culinary skills that will last a lifetime. Learn how to turn food into masterpieces that are fun to eat. Make flowers out of carrots and carve a swan from an apple! Youth willlearn about nutrition, food safety, portion sizes, measuring and much more. Youth ages 9-18.
Date and Time: November 7th 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and November 8th 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Supplies: FREE
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Sponsored by: Laurel County 4-H, 864-4167
Cornshuck Dolls
Learn about the history of cornshuck dolls while learning how to make your own doll. Youth will take home the cornshuck doll that they have made. Youth ages 9-18.
Date: November 26, 2008
Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Supplies: FREE
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Sponsored by: Laurel County 4-H, 864-4167
Holiday Baskets
Learn the art of basket making and take home the basket you have made. Great gift or decoration for the holiday season! Youth ages 9-18.
Date: December 11, 2008
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Cost: $3.00 and includes supplies
Location: Laurel County Extension Office
Sponsored by: Laurel County 4-H, 864-4167
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