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Central Community College's Community Education Program gives individuals an opportunity to take credit and noncredit avocational/recreational classes in the areas of personal growth, job skills and recreation.

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Activities for Kids

	07.20.10 Kids at College Tuesdays-Thursdays, July 20-22, July 27-29 & Aug. 3-5, 2010, at Central Community College-Hastings
	08.14.10 Scrapbooking for Kids Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island

Beyond the Screen Movie & Discussion

	08.04.10 Gattaca Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	09.01.10 Harvey Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	10.06.10 Rosemary's Baby Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	11.03.10 Planes & Trains & Automobiles Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	12.01.10 March of the Wooden Soldiers Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island

Computer Training - Access

08.03.10 Advanced Access 2007

Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island

Computer Training - eBay

	08.10.10 Introduction to eBay Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	08.17.10 Selling on eBay Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	08.24.10 More Tips for Selling on eBay Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	08.31.10 eBay Seller Secrets Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	11.02.10 Introduction to eBay Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	11.09.10 Selling on eBay Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	11.16.10 More Tips for Selling on eBay Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	11.23.10 eBay Seller Secrets Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island

Computer Training - Excel

08.05.10 Advanced Excel 2007

Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island

Computer Training - Getting Started

	09.17.10 Taking the Fear Out of Computers Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	09.24.10 Taking the Fear Out of Word Processing Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	10.08.10 Taking the Fear Out of E-Mail Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	10.08.10 Taking the Fear Out of Facebook Fridays, Oct. 8 & 15, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	10.15.10 Taking the Fear Out of the Internet Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	11.02.10 Basic Computers Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	11.09.10 Basic Word Processing Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	11.16.10 Basic Internet Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	11.23.10 Basic E-Mail Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	11.30.10 Basic Computer Classes: What's a Tool Bar; Cut, Copy, Paste, Action; & Curing Attachment Disorder Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island

Computer Training - Photoshop

08.02.10 Advanced Photoshop

Monday & Wednesday, Aug. 2 & 4, 2010, at Central Community College-Hastings

Computer Training - Social Networking

	10.11.10 Facebook for Churches Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	10.23.10 Facebook for Beginners Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	10.23.10 Facebook for Business Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010,a t Central Community College-Grand Island

Computer Training - Word

08.03.10 Advanced Word 2007

Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at Central Community College-Hastings

Conferences

09.20.10 Nebraska Fire & Arson Investigation Conference

Monday-Thursday, Sept. 20-23, 2010, at Central Community College-Hastings

Cooking Classes

	08.03.10 Sensational Sides Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	08.31.10 Tailgating with Ease Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at Hy-Vee in Grand Island
	09.21.10 Quick & Healthy Stir Fries Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at Hy-Vee in Grand Island
	10.05.10 Complete Meals in a Crockpot Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at Hy-Vee in Grand Island
	10.21.10 Soup's On Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at Hy-Vee in Grand Island
	11.09.10 Super Simple Pies Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at Hy-Vee in Grand Island
	11.30.10 Fun with Fondue Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at Hy-Vee in Grand Island

CPR & First Aid

	08.05.10 Heartsaver CPR & AED Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, at Columbus Community Hospital
	08.09.10 Heartsaver FIrst Aid Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, at Columbus Community Hospital
	08.10.10 Health Care Provider CPR Renewal Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at Central Community College-Kearney
	08.10.10 Health Care Provider CPR Renewal Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at Central Community College-Hastings
	08.12.10 Health Care Provider CPR Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at Central Community College-Hastings
	08.19.10 Health Care Provider CPR Thursdays, Aug. 16 & 26, 2010, at Columbus Community Hospital
	08.24.10 Health Care Provider CPR Renewal Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, at Columbus Community Hospital

Crafts & Hobbies

	09.17.10 Crop Central Friday & Saturday, Sept. 17 & 18, 2010,a t Central Community College-Grand Island
	09.20.10 Beginning Crochet Mondays, Sept. 20 & 27, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	09.28.10 Rug Braiding Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	10.02.10 Tinsmithing Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 2 & 3, 2010, at Stuhr Museum in Grand Island
	10.02.10 Fabric Painting Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at the Nebraska Nature & Visitors Center near Alda
	10.04.10 Welding for Crafters Mondays, Oct. 4, 11 & 18, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	10.05.10 Crochet: Ripple Afghan Tuesdays, Oct. 5 & 12, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	10.09.10 Basic Landscape Painting (on Fabric) Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at the Nebraska Nature & Visitors Center near Alda
	10.11.10 Beginning Knitting Mondays, Oct. 11 & 18, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	10.16.10 Framing Fabric Landscapes Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at the Nebraska Nature & Visitors Center near Alda
	11.06.10 Tinsmithing Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 6 & 7, 2010, at Stuhr Museum in Grand Island
	11.30.10 Rug Braiding Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island

Dance Lessons

	08.03.10 Salsa & East Coast Swing Tuesdays, Aug. 3-24, 2010, at Central Community College-Hastings
	08.04.10 Salsa & West Coast Swing Wednesdays, Aug. 4-25, 2010, at the Liederkrantz in Grand Island
	09.08.10 1-2 Cha Cha Cha & A Night Club Dance to Remember Wednesdays, Sept. 8-29, 2010, at the Liederkranz in Grand Island
	10.06.10 What's That Dance Called? & This Fox Can Trot Wednesdays, Oct. 6-27, 2010, at the Liederkranz in Grand Island

Dental Continuing Education

10.14.10 Coronal Polishing

Thursday & Friday, Oct. 14 & 15, 2010, at Central Community College-Hastings

Emergency Medical Services

	08.02.10 EMS Continuing Education: Electrical Burns Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, at the Stromsburg Fire Hall
	08.09.10 EMS Continuing Education: Sports Injuries Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, at the Lindsay Fire Hall
	08.16.10 EMS Continuing Education: Improving Communication with the Hospital Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at the Clarkson Fire Hall
	08.18.10 EMS Continuing Education: Sports Injuries Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, at the Wolbach Fire Hall
	08.23.10 Organizational Meeting for Emergency Medical Technician Full & Refresher Courses Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, at Central Community College-Hastings
	09.08.10 EMS Continuing Education: Improving Communication with the Hospital Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at Columbus Community Hospital
	09.13.10 EMS Continuing Education: The Role of EMS on the Fire Scene Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at the David City Fire Hall
	09.13.10 EMS Continuing Education: Farm Accidents Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at the Lindsay Fire Hall
	09.14.10 EMS Continuing Education: EMS Role in Vehicle Extrication & Rollovers Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at the Greeley Fire Hall
	09.20.10 EMS Continuing Education: ATV Trauma Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at the Albion Fire Hall
	09.20.10 EMS Continuing Education: Electrical Burns Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at the Clarkson Fire Hall
	10.04.10 EMS Continuing Education: Skills Night Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at the Stromsburg Fire Hall
	10.13.10 EMS Continuing Education: Handling the Tough Calls Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at the St. Edward Fire Hall
	10.13.10 EMS Continuing Education: Scene Safety Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at the Wolbach Fire Hall
	10.13.10 EMS Continuing Education: Pediatric Emergencies Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at Columbus Community Hospital
	10.20.10 EMS Continuing Education: Farm ATV Accidents Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, at the Bellwood Fire Hall
	10.27.10 EMS Continuing Education: New Medical Devices Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at Alegent Health Hospital in Schuyler
	11.10.10 EMS Continuing Education: Electrical Burns Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at the Spalding Fire Hall
	11.10.10 EMS Continuing Education: Scene Safety Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Columbus Community Hospital
	11.16.10 EMS Continuing Education: Responding to Meth Calls Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at the Greeley Fire Hall
	11.16.10 EMS Continuing Education: Autism 911 Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at the Polk Fire Hall
	11.17.10 EMS Continuing Education: Diabetes Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at Alegent Health Hospital in Schuyler
	12.01.10 EMS Continuing Education: Drug Violence & EMS Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at the Bellwood Fire Hall
	12.06.10 EMS Continuing Education: Pediatric Emergencies Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at the Albion Fire Hall

Express Yourself

	08.13.10 Jean Tennant's Writers Seminar Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	09.17.10 Writing Your Life Story Fridays, Sept. 17 & 24, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	10.15.10 Screenwriting Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	12.07.10 Christmas Letters - Computer Style Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island

Fitness, Sports & General Health & Safety

08.03.10 Yoga Refresher

Tuesdays & Thursdays, Aug. 3-19, 2010, in Columbus

Furry Friends

10.05.10 First Aid for Pets

Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island

Genealogy

09.29.10 Basic Genealogy

Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island

Home & Garden

09.16.10 Curb Appeal for Your Home

Thursdays, Sept. 16, 23 & 30, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island

Industry Training

	08.12.10 Aspects of Disinfection: Operation & Maintenance Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at College Park in Grand Island
	08.19.10 National Electrical Code Review Thursday & Friday, Aug. 19 & 21, 2010, at College Park in Grand Island
	08.26.10 National Electrical Code Review Thursday & Friday, Aug. 26 & 27, 2010, at Central Community College-Columbus
	08.27.10 DOT Hazardous Materials Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, at College Park in Grand Island
	08.30.10 Permit Required Confined Space Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, at College Park in Grand Island
	08.31.10 Permit Required Confined Space Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at Central Community College-Columbus
	09.03.10 OSHA Recordkeeping & Reporting Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at College Park in Grand Island
	09.13.10 Six Sigma Training Various dates throughout the 2010 fall semester; registration deadline is Monday, Sept. 13.
	09.14.10 Forklift Certification Training Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at Central Community College-Columbus
	09.16.10 Backflow Recertification Training Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff
	09.21.10 Forklift Certification Training Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	09.28.10 Forklift Certification Training Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at Central Community College-Hastings

Languages

	09.13.10 Fingerspelling Mondays, Sept. 13, 20 & 27, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	10.04.10 American Sign Language: Food Signs, Directions & Locations Mondays, Oct. 4, 11 & 18, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	10.25.10 American Sign Language: Relationship Signs Mondays, Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 & 8, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	11.15.10 American Sign Language: Shapes, Numbers & a Review of Directions Mondays, Nov. 15, 22 & 29, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	12.06.10 American Sign Language: Shopping & Dining - Immersion Deaf Style Mondays, Dec. 6, 13 & 20, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island

Nursing

	08.02.10 Nursing Assistant Mondays-Saturdays, Aug. 2-13, 2010, at Central Community College-Hastings
	08.16.10 Nursing Assistant Mondays-Fridays, Aug. 16-27, 2010, at Central Community College-Hastings
	08.17.10 Medication Aide Tuesdays-Thursdays, Aug. 17-19 & Aug. 24-26, 2010, at Central Community College-Hastings
	08.23.10 Nursing Assistant Lab open Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays, Aug. 23-Oct. 15, 2010, at Central Community College-Kearney
	09.20.10 Medication Aide Mondays-Wednesdays, Sept. 20-29, 2010, at Central Community College-Kearney
	10.21.10 Nursing Assistant Lab open Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays, Oct. 21-Dec. 17, 2010, at Central Community College-Kearney

Off the Beaten Path

09.15.10 Astronomy

Wednesdays, Sept. 15, 22 & 29, 2010, at the Nebraska Nature & Visitor Center near Alda

Photography

	09.29.10 Understanding Your Video Camera Wednesdays, Sept. 29-Oct.20, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	10.07.10 Digital SLR Camera Thursdays, Oct. 7, 14 & 21, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	10.12.10 Basic Digital Photography Tuesdays, Oct. 12 & 19, 2010, at the Nebraska Nature & Visitors Center near Alda & Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	11.04.10 Digital SLR Camera Thursdays, Nov. 4, 11 & 18, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	11.04.10 Advanced Digital SLR Camera Thursdays, Nov. 4 & 11, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island

Professional Development & Entrepreneurship

	08.25.10 Leadership Development Series Wednesdays, Aug. 25-Oct. 6, 2010, at Central Community College-Columbus
	10.27.10 Leadership Development Series Wednesdays, Oct. 27-Dec. 8, 2010, at Central Community College-Columbus

Special Programs

08.02.10 College Prep Week for Girls

Monday-Thursday, Aug. 2-5, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island

Your Money

	09.20.10 Couponing 101 Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island
	11.08.10 Couponing 101 Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Central Community College-Grand Island