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July 2015

Schedule of C lasses & Events

Spoon River College

Office of Community Outreach

New classes are added each month so if you don’t see what you want...please check back next month!

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft OneNote

Microsoft Publisher

iPad (Level 1 & 2)

QuickBooks

Introduction to Facebook

Computer Skills for Plus 50

Basic Internet for Plus 50

Basic Email for Plus 50

Food Service Manager

Real Estate CE

Teacher Prof. Development

FREE Job Skills Classes

Museum & Library Tours

Point & Shoot Photography

SLR Digital Photography

Advanced SLR Photography

Photoshop Elements

Simple Spanish: Basics

Astronomy Series

Youth & Retiree Programs

src.edu/outreach 1-800-degrees Canton • Macomb • Havana • Rushville

Featured News: 2015 Year of the Volunteer

This year has been designated as the Year of the Volunteer by the Illinois Department on Aging, Generations Serving Generations, and many other organizations throughout Illinois, and Spoon River College has been joining them to celebrate and recognize the volunteers who work at, through, or with the College. This month we celebrate the SRC Relay for Life Team.

The SRC Relay for Life Team raised approximately $2,500 during this year’s event held June 12 in Canton. Teams members were (seated in front) Carol Davis, Natalie Orwig, Andrea Barbknecht, and Stephanie Howerter. Standing are Reese Smith, Krista Koke, Sydney Lindner, Kristin Nall, Madolyn Howerter, and team captain Melissa Koke. Not pictured are team members Susie Berry and Teresa Welch.

Upcoming Classes & Events

COMPUTER SKILLS MICROSOFT WORD 2010 (LEVEL I) Gain the skills needed

to create and edit word processing documents. Learn formatting

and editing features; insert clip art, word art and pictures; align

and indent text; create columns, borders, headers, footers, and

more! Plus, learn the features of Microsoft Office 2010 including

the File tab and backstage view, e-mailing from a Word

document, and inserting screenshots! Fee: $30 Rushville, Spoon River College (CE850Q1/SU15)

Tuesday, August 4, 9am-Noon Instructor: Erin Orwig

Havana, Spoon River College (CE850K1/SU15) Friday, August 28, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE850F1/FA15) Wednesday, September 2, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE850G1/FA15) Thursday, September 10, 5:30-8:30pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE850/FA15) Monday, November 9, 1-4pm Instructor: Erin Orwig

MICROSOFT WORD 2010 (LEVEL II) Once you know the

basics of Word, go on to master more advanced options such as

inserting charts, shapes and smart art; tracking changes; and the

mail merge wizard. Plus, learn the capabilities of Microsoft

Office 2010 including the File tab and backstage view, e-mailing

from a Word document, and inserting screenshots. (Word Level

1 recommended prior.) Fee: $30

Rushville, Spoon River College (CE851Q1/SU15) Tuesday, August 11, 9am-Noon Instructor: Erin Orwig

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE851/FA15) Tuesday, September 22, 6-9pm Instructor: Megan Kelly

Havana, Spoon River College (CE851/FA15) Friday, October 2, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht


MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010 (LEVEL I) Topics include

selecting cells, using the fill handle and moving cell contents,

basic formulas, formatting cells, freezing panes, as well as sorting

and filtering! Plus, learn the features of Microsoft Office 2010

including the File tab and backstage view, e-mailing from an

Excel document, and inserting screenshots. Fee: $30

Rushville, Spoon River College (CE852Q1/SU15) Tuesday, August 18, 9am-Noon Instructor: Erin Orwig

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE852F1/FA15) Wednesday, September 9, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

Havana, Spoon River College (CE852H1/FA15) Tuesday, September 15, 5:30-8:30pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE852G1/FA15) Monday, September 21, 5:30-8:30pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht


MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010 (LEVEL II) If you know the

basics of Excel, you’ll learn more about relative and absolute

values, creating formulas, using functions, and working with

multiple worksheets. Plus, learn the features of Microsoft Office

2010 including the File tab and backstage view, e-mailing from

an Excel document, and inserting screenshots. Fee: $30

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE853/FA15) Tuesday, October 6, 6-9pm Instructor: Megan Kelly

Havana, Spoon River College (CE853/FA15) Tuesday, October 27, 6-9pm Instructor: Megan Kelly

MICROSOFT ACCESS 2010 (LEVEL I) Learn how to use

this database management system to store and maintain large

amounts of data in an organized manner. Skills learned include

defining field, record, table, datasheet and database; adjusting

column widths; finding and editing records; adding and deleting

records; sorting and filtering records, and other features of

Microsoft 2010. Fee: $30

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE854F1/FA15) Saturday, October 17, 9am-Noon Instructor: Michelle Bugos

Havana, Spoon River College (CE854H1/FA15) Tuesday, October 20, 6-9pm Instructor: Michelle Bugos


MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2010 (LEVEL I) PowerPoint

is used to share information with an audience in a visual manner.

Learn to create professional slide shows and handouts using

colorful themes, animations, graphics and text! Plus, learn

the features of Microsoft Office 2010 including the File tab and

backstage view, e-mailing from an Excel document, and inserting

screenshots. Fee: $30

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE856F1/FA15) Thursday, October 22, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

Havana, Spoon River College (CE856K1/FA15) Friday, October 30, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2010 (LEVEL II) If you know

the basics of PowerPoint, but want to learn more on inserting

sound and media clips, than this course is for you! Fee: $30

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE857F1/FA15) Thursday, October 29, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

Spoon River College Community Outreach Schedule Page 2

To Register, call:

Canton (309) 647-6260 Havana (309) 543-4413 Macomb (309) 833-6031 Rushville (217) 322-6060

Visit us online at www.src.edu/outreach. See page 6 for training locations.

Additional computer and technology classes are available online at: www.ed2go.com/spoonriver.

http://www.src.edu/outreach.

http://www.ed2go.com/spoonriver

Spoon River College Community Outreach Schedule To Register, call:


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MICROSOFT ONENOTE 2010 (LEVEL I) OneNote is a

digital notebook that provides a single place where you can gather

all of your notes and information, with a powerful search capabil-

ity to find what you are looking for quickly, plus easy-to-use

shared notebooks so you can manage information overload and

work together with others more effectively. In this course you

will learn the basic navigation and features of OneNote 2010

including creating a-notebook, sharing a notebook, typing or

writing notes, and applying a template. Fee:-$30

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE865F1/FA15) Saturday, November 7, 9am-Noon Instructor: Michelle Bugos

Havana, Spoon River College (CE865H1/FA15) Thursday, November 12, 6-9pm Instructor: Michelle Bugos

MICROSOFT PUBLISHER 2010 (LEVEL I) Publisher is a

desktop publishing software. You can use Publisher to create

brochures, flyers, menus, business cards, certificates, and more!

In this course you will learn the basics of using Microsoft

Publisher. Fee: $30

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE/FA15) Monday, December 7, 1-4pm Instructor: Erin Orwig

INTRODUCTION TO IPAD (LEVEL I) The iPad can be a

tremendous asset to your business or daily life! Whether you’re

already using an iPad or are considering purchasing one, this

introductory class is for you! Join us to learn how the device

works, what apps are available, and time-saving tips & tricks!

Fee: $30

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE872F1/FA15) Monday, November 23, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

Havana, Spoon River College (CE872K1/FA15) Wednesday, December 9, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

IPAD (LEVEL II) Take your iPad knowledge to the next level!

Review what you know about settings and how the iPad works,

and learn more about Apps, what’s out there, and which ones are

for you. Introduction to iPad recommended prior to this course.

Fee: $30

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE872M1/SU15) Thursday, August 13, 9am-Noon Instructor: Erin Orwig

INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS 2014 QuickBooks is

one of the most popular bookkeeping software packages for small

businesses and not-for-profit agencies. This class is for someone

who is considering purchasing the software or for the user who

has very little or no experience with QuickBooks whatsoever. In

this class, the participant will set up a company profile; enter and

track receipts and expenses; manage and reconcile bank accounts;

create invoices; pay bills; and print reports. Basic technology

skills are required. Class size is limited. Fee: $75

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE861F1/FA15) Wednesdays, November 4, 11, & 18, 9-11am Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

INTRODUCTION TO FACEBOOK You can use Facebook to

stay connected! Do you want to communicate with your children

& grandchildren? Do you want to see what’s going on with your

friends, send someone a birthday greeting, or even find a friend

from high school? This is an introductory course for newer

Facebook users. Topics include: setting up a Facebook account,

changing your privacy settings, creating and commenting on

posts, how to find friends, how to “like” comments and events,

and also how to upload pictures, videos, and more. Fee: $30

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE889M1/SU15) Thursday, August 20, 9am-Noon Instructor: Erin Orwig

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE889F1/FA15) Thursday, November 12, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

Havana, Spoon River College (CE889K1/FA15) Wednesday, December 2, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

KEYBOARDING-ONLINE If you want to learn touch-typing or

improve your existing typing skills, this is the perfect course for

you! In these lessons, you'll use the Keyboarding Pro 5 program, a

typing tutorial designed for personal computers, to learn how to

touch-type—that is, to type text you read from a printed page or a

computer screen without looking at your keyboard. With the

skills you master here, you'll become faster and more confident

at the keyboard. By the end of the course, you'll know how to

touch-type the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys; create, save,

and edit word processing documents; and successfully take a

timed writing test during a job interview. Fee: $99

Online Course, Instructed by Education To Go Staff Choose a Start Date (July 15, Aug. 12, Sept. 16) Class runs for 6 weeks! Enroll at www.ed2go.com/spoonriver

ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS-ONLINE In this class

you'll learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, as well as

how to analyze and record financial transactions. You'll get

hands-on experience with handling accounts receivable, accounts

payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common

banking activities. We'll cover all the bases, from writing checks

to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the

end of each fiscal period. Whether you're a sole proprietor looking

to manage your business finances or you simply want to gain an

understanding of accounting basics for career advancement or

for personal use, this course will give you a solid foundation in

financial matters. Fee: $99 Online Course, Instructed by Education To Go Staff Choose a Start Date (July 15, Aug. 12, Sept. 16) Class runs for 6 weeks! Enroll at www.ed2go.com/spoonriver

Visit us online at www.src.edu/outreach.

The SRC Office of Community

Outreach mission is to positively impact

the communities we serve through

offerings, partnerships, projects, new

opportunities, and leadership.

See page 6 for training locations.




Classes for those age 50 and older!

Spoon River College Community Outreach Schedule


To Register, call:


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COMPUTER SKILLS-“PLUS 50” “PLUS 50”—COMPUTER SKILLS FOR THE NOVICE

This class is just for those age 50+ and will teach computer basics

such as using the mouse and starting up/shutting down. Learn

how your computer is organized, how to create files and folders,

and gain tips that will make you less hesitant about technology.

Class consists of approximately 2 hours instructional time

followed by optional lab time. Classes are limited to the first 8

registrations. Fee: $30 ($20 for those 50+)

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE895M1/SU15) Wednesday, August 5, 9am-Noon Instructor: Erin Orwig

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE895F2/SU15) Saturday, August 29, 9am-Noon Instructor: Jennifer Collins

Havana, Spoon River College (CE895K2/FA15) Friday, September 18, 9am-Noon Instructor: Jennifer Collins

“PLUS 50”—FINDING INFORMATION ON THE

INTERNET The Internet is full of resources, but where do you

start? Learn how to search to find the information you need

online...it’s at your fingertips! Get all of your questions answered

and the help you need at an unhurried pace. Class consists of

approximately 2 hours instructional time followed by optional lab

time. Classes are limited to the first 8 registrations. Fee: $30

($20 for those 50+)


Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE888F1/FA15) Saturday, September 12, 9am-Noon Instructor: Jennifer Collins

Havana, Spoon River College (CE888K1/FA15) Friday, September 25, 9am-Noon Instructor: Jennifer Collins

“PLUS 50”—EMAILING MADE EASY Staying in touch with

family and friends is important and using email is the key. Join us

for help in creating a new email account or gain tips on how to

use your existing one. You’ll learn how to compose, send, reply,

and forward email. If you have an email address, please bring

your username and password. Class consists of approximately 2

hours instructional time followed by optional lab time. Classes are

limited to the first 8 registrations. Fee: $30 ($20 for those 50+)


Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE858F1/FA15) Saturday, September 19, 9am-Noon Instructor: Jennifer Collins

Havana, Spoon River College (CE858K1/FA15) Friday, October 2, 9am-Noon Instructor: Jennifer Collins

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & LICENSURE (FSSMC) FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER

CERTIFICATION All establishments which serve food must

have one certified person on the premises at all times. In order to

maintain your Illinois FSSMC Certificate, or in order to obtain a

new FSSMC Certificate, you must complete an eight hour

ServSafe® IDPH approved course and pass an exam accredited

under the standards developed and adopted by the Conference for

Food Protection with a score of 75% or better. This course,

instructed by I Food Manager (IFM), covers up-to-date

information on safe food handling, preparation, food storage,

personal hygiene, and the prevention of food borne illnesses.

Successful completion includes a certificate issued by the Illinois

State Department of Public Health (IDPH). The IFM course

instructor will submit exam answer sheets to ServSafe® and will

submit the returned test scores to IDPH. IDPH will mail students

the Manager Request Form to fill out and return to IDPH with a

$35 payment. Students are not considered certified until the

Manager Request Form and payment has been submitted. IFM

will mail students a ServSafe® certificate. Courses are instructed

by Wanda Adkins of IFM. Call SRC to register at 309-833-6031,

309-647-6260, or call IFM at 309-837-5158. Fee: $165*

(*Payment is due 5 business days prior to start of class, if not

received a $20 late registration fee will apply. Fee includes class

& training manual.)

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK085M1/FA15) Monday, August 10, 8am-5pm

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK085F1/FA15) Monday, August 17, 8am-5pm

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK085M2/FA15) Monday, September 14, 8am-5pm

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK085M5/FA15) Monday, October 5, 8am-5pm

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK085M3/FA15) Monday, November 2, 8am-5pm

FOOD SERVICE SANITATION-ONLINE Students now have

the option to become certified in Illinois through ifoodmanager

and ServSafe® online. Students must contact ifoodmanager at

309-837-5158 to register and pay for services before they can

begin online training. Fee: $285 ($125 to ServSafe®, $125 to

ifoodmanager, $35 to IDPH)

REAL ESTATE CONTINUING EDUCATION HOME

STUDY Spoon River College is offering a Home Study option

for REALTORS® continuing education credits. REALTORS®

can sign up at any time, will receive course material from SRC to

study on their own, and then schedule an exam to be taken at the

Macomb Outreach Center. The following courses are approved

by the PAAR Center For Professional Education: For Real

Estate Agent: Fair Housing, Agency, Escrow and License Law,

Advertising and the Real Estate Agent, Distressed Property Sales,

Reducing Radon Risk in Real Estate, and Property Management

101. Fee: $35 per class, including materials To register contact Erin Orwig at 309-833-6032.


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REAL ESTATE CONTINUING EDUCATION Save the

below dates for our upcoming Real Estate Continuing Education

classes instructed by Kerry Kidwell. Times and Courses are TBA.

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center Wednesday, November 11 Thursday, November 12

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Office

of Community Outreach at Spoon River College can provide

teachers with Professional Development (PD). Popular

technology classes such as Word, Excel, Access, OneNote, and

PowerPoint may be eligible depending on your professional goals

and objectives. Many of these classes are provided at various

levels depending on if you are new to the program or want to

further develop your skills. Other community outreach classes

may also qualify depending on your teaching subject area. For

example we offer classes on photography, iPad, gardening, art,

and history. We are continuously adding classes to our schedule

so please visit us frequently online for details.

I’m interested! What do I do?

Visit us on the web and choose an SRC Community Outreach class or event that will assist YOU in teaching. www.src.edu/outreach/Pages/schedule.aspx www.ed2go.com/spoonriver (online classes)

Contact Erin with your interest and she can get you registered. Erin can be reached by phone at 309.833.6032 or by email at [email protected].

PHARMACY TECH ED This 12 week course consists of 48

hours of classroom instruction plus an optional 2 hour PTCB prep

class for a total of 50 hours of instruction. Classes meet one

evening a week for 4 hours. Upon successful completion of the

course, students receive a Certificate of Completion for Pharmacy

Technician instruction. The Pharm Tech Ed coursework will

provide students with the basic skills necessary for an entry level

career as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or retail pharmacy

setting. In addition, the coursework will prepare students to sit for

the PTCB certification exam. Coursework in this program

includes:

Origin and history of pharmacy, drug regulation and controls,

routes and formulations, transcribing of physician's orders,

correct medication packaging, calculating doses, labeling

prescriptions, preparing IVs, drug distribution systems, and the

top 200 drugs brand/generic.

This course is taught by licensed Certified Pharmacy Technicians

who are professionally employed in regional pharmacies.

Fee: $1450 (payment plan available)

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK839/FA15) Dates TBA (Will start sometime after Labor Day.) Instructor: Charity Long Call Erin Orwig for details at 309-833-6032.

CAREER EXPLORATION & TRAINING JOB SKILLS SERIES Goodwill and Spoon River College are

collaborating to bring FREE workshops to the residents of

McDonough, Fulton and Mason counties. The three modules

cover a range of topics—helping participants improve needed

skills that employers are looking for. Choose one topic or take all

three. Each class is FREE of charge thanks to Goodwill!

COMPUTER SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE Learn the

basics of your computer, the Internet, and Microsoft Word in this

interactive course. These basic computer skills will help you with

online job searches and creating a resume. Fee: FREE

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE895F1/SU15) Wednesday, July 15, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE895N1/SU15) Wednesday, July 22, 6-9pm Instructor: Erin Orwig

Havana, Spoon River College (CE895K1/FA15) Thursday, September 24, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE895F1/FA15) Wednesday, October 7, 9am-Noon Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE895/FA15) Wednesday, November 11, 6-9pm Instructor: Erin Orwig

GET YOUR SKILLS TOGETHER Learn to navigate online

job search sites, organize your thoughts and skills, and create an

effective resume. Fee: FREE


Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE051N1/SU15) Wednesday, July 29, 6-9pm Instructor: Erin Orwig

Havana, Spoon River College (CE051K1/FA15) Thursday, October 1, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht


Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE051/FA15) Wednesday, November 18, 6-9pm Instructor: Erin Orwig

NAIL THE INTERVIEW Learn how to prepare for an

interview and techniques to present yourself and your skills in the

most effective manner. Fee: FREE


Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE051N2/SU15) Wednesday, August 5, 6-9pm Instructor: Erin Orwig

Havana, Spoon River College (CE051K2/FA15) Thursday, October 8, 1-4pm Instructor: Andrea Barbknecht


Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE051/FA15) Wednesday, December 2, 6-9pm Instructor: Erin Orwig



http://www.src.edu/outreach/Pages/schedule.aspx


mailto:[email protected]

TOURS

$5 each

Spoon River College Community Outreach Schedule


To Register, call:


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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT MUSEUM & LIBRARY WEBCAST TOURS Spoon River

College and the Senior Learning Network are partnering to offer

Live Video Conferences from several popular Museums and

Libraries. Upcoming Webcasts include:

The Library of Congress

Smithsonian Museums

World War I Museum

The Spy Museum

The Truman Presidential Library

These programs are a live broadcast from the Museum or Library.

There will be a room monitor and the opportunity for participants

to interact with the presenters. A few of our upcoming dates are

listed below. Join our mailing list for these programs by calling

309-833-6031 or 309-647-6260.

INVESTIGATING THE LINCOLN ASSASSINATION

WITH DETECTIVE MCDEVITT This program will provide

a first-hand look into the investigation of Abraham Lincoln’s

assassination and the events of April 14 & 15, 1864. It was well

known who killed President Lincoln, but what else occurred on

that night, and who else was involved? Was the assassination

part of a conspiracy? Join Detective James McDevitt of the

Washington Metropolitan Police Force as he visits that night’s

sites and clues in order to answer these important questions. This

program will make you part of this critical moment in American

History. This program is a live broadcast from Ford’s Theater

in Washington, D.C. There will be a room monitor and

the opportunity for participants to interact with the museum

presenter. Fee: $5

SRC Outreach Center in Canton or Macomb Wednesday, July 8th, 9am-11am (CE004F1/M1-SU15) Call 309-647-6260 or 309-833-6031 for details.

WORLD WAR II: VALOR IN THE PACIFIC NATIONAL

MONUMENT This history program utilizes videoconferencing

technology to take participants where visitors cannot go, bringing

the sites and stories of Pearl Harbor to those unable to visit

Hawaii. The Interpretive Ranger Series shows a video of a

USS Arizona underwater dive while the Park Ranger gives a

voice-over interpretation. This program is a live broadcast from

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. There will be a room monitor and the

opportunity for participants to interact with the museum presenter.

Fee: $5

SRC Outreach Center in Canton or Macomb Monday, August 3, 1pm (CE004F2/M2-SU15) (length of presentation is 30-45 minutes) Call 309-647-6260 or 309-833-6031 for details.

“POINT & SHOOT” DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY This class,

instructed by Bob Coker, is designed for beginner & intermediate

photographers who use point & shoot cameras, in which there are

no lenses to change and many of the settings are automatic.

The tips and techniques you will learn are easy, quick and will

greatly improve your pictures! (Bring your camera, instruction

booklet, and a notebook. Email two of your favorite photos at

least one day prior to class to [email protected]) Fee: $35

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE893N1/FA15) Tuesday, September 15 & 22, 6-8pm

“SLR” DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY This class, instructed by

Bob Coker, is geared toward the student who uses an SLR camera

with interchangeable lenses and is NOT designed for point &

shoot cameras. Learn the various settings of the SLR camera,

including ISO, correct aperture and shutter speed. This is an

excellent class for anyone who already owns or is looking to

purchase their first SLR camera. (Bring your camera if you own

one, instruction booklet, notebook. Email two of your favorite

photos to [email protected] at least one day prior to

class.) Fee: $35

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE893N2/FA15) Tuesdays, October 13 & 20, 6-8pm

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE893G1/FA15) Wednesdays, October 14 & 21, 6-8pm

ADVANCED “SLR” DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY This class,

instructed by Bob Coker, is an excellent follow up to SLR Digital

Photography and is geared toward DSLR owners and experienced

amateur photographers who enjoy taking pictures but want to

improve their skills. Learning focuses on light metering, pop-up

and external flash photography, white balance, lens usage, and

mechanics of taking better pictures. (Bring camera, instruction

booklet, and notebook. Email two of your favorite photos one

day prior to class to [email protected]) Fee: $35

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE893N3/FA15) Tuesdays, November 3 & 10, 6-8pm

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS Photoshop Elements is a more

affordable and condensed version of the popular Adobe

Photoshop software. In this hands on class, instructed by Bob

Coker, you will learn to organize, edit, and enhance your digital

photos utilizing Photoshop Elements. (Bring a notebook.)

Fee: $39

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE891N1/FA15) Tuesday, November 17, 6-9pm

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE891G1/FA15) Wednesday, November 18, 6-9pm

SIMPLE SPANISH: INTRO TO

THE BASICS After English,

Spanish is the most widely spoken

language in the US. Learning even a

few phrases and words in Spanish

can allow you to communicate with

Spanish speakers in your community, on vacation, or even

at work. Simple Spanish: Intro to the Basics will introduce

students to Spanish by focusing on basic greetings, introductions,

expressions of courtesy, and common vocabulary. Concepts

will be reinforced with the use of visual cues, games, and other

activities. This class serves as a very basic introduction to

Spanish, so students do not need any prior knowledge of the

language. Remember, it is always the perfect time to start

learning a new language! Fee: $20

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CE/FA15) Wednesday, September 9, 5:30-8:30pm

Rushville, Spoon River College (CE/FA15) Wednesday, September 16, 5:30-8:30pm

NEW


Macomb

Mon-Thurs, July 13-16

9am-Noon

Topics include:

Kozmic’s Creative Games

Get Cooking!

Photography

Be a Superhero!

Create and Build a Zoo

Photography

Simple Science Fun

And more...

Rushville

Friday, July 24

9am-Noon

Topics include:

Photography Studio

Creative Writing

It’s Challenge Time!

Studio Art

Beginning French

Small Business

Life...It’s More than Just

a Game




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RUSHVILLE ASTRONOMY SERIES Since ancient times

the night sky has challenged the intellect and sparked the

imagination. Many people become interested in astronomy, only

to quickly give it up because they have no one to guide them.

Amateur Astronomer, Rob Kirkham, will guide students through

the entry levels of this fascinating past time. Rob has been

interested in Astronomy since childhood. He is an award winning

member of the Astronomical League. He has often given

astronomy lectures to civic groups and college classes.

Night Photography: Capture the Stars Learn how to take

pictures of nightscapes, star trails, constellations, meteors, the

International Space Station, and more. This is an advanced

photography lab. This class will offer hands on guidance in night

photography with an award winning astrophotographer. Students

will learn how to capture pictures and process them with software

that can downloaded for free. If time permits, students may also

be introduced to advanced astronomy photo processing and given

an opportunity to take a picture through a telescope. Students are

required to bring a DSLR camera. Because of the technical

nature of this class, registration is limited to the first 8 paid

students. Fee: $15 per person

Rushville, Spoon River College (CE074R1/FA15) Thursday, September 10, 7-10pm

Binocular and Telescope Clinic Learn how to get the most from

equipment you may already own. Christmas is just around the

corner! If you are planning to purchase a telescope, don’t do it

until after taking this class. In this class Rob explains how to use

common binoculars for serious astronomy. This class will show

how to purchase a quality telescope for the least amount of

money, and why to stay away from department store telescopes.

Students are encouraged to bring their old telescopes. Rob will

show ways to get as much use as possible from that old Christmas

telescope that was tossed in the attic. He will explain how to

realign those old binoculars that got knocked out of alignment. If

weather permits, the class will end with some observing time

through one of Rob’s own telescopes. Because of the technical

nature of this class, registration is limited to the first 8 paid

students. Fee: $10 per person

Rushville, Spoon River College (CE074R2/FA15) Thursday, October 22, 7-9pm

Stargazing for the Family Learn how to enjoy the night sky as a

family. In this class Rob introduces the current night sky. Learn

what astronomical events are about to occur. Learn the stories

of the constellations. Learn how to turn a midnight walk into a

bonding experience for the entire family. Learn how to download

and use free software that will quickly keep you up to date. This

class is never the same twice, because the sky is always changing.

If weather permits, this class will conclude out under the night

sky. Tip: Students will get more out of this class if they bring a

small flash drive with them. They will be given an opportunity to

download useful software. Fee: $10 per family

Rushville, Spoon River College (CE074R3/FA15) Thursday, December 10, 7-9pm

Pricing listed above with each course.

Save $5 by signing up for all three at the same time!

$30 for the series. (CE074R5/FA15)

“PLUS 50” & RETIREES PROGRAMS

RETIREES LEARNING INSTITUTE Mark your calendar to

attend a 2015 Retirees Learning Institute (RLI). Those ages 50

and older are invited to sign up! The day features educational

sessions, resource fair, lunch, refreshments, chance for prizes, and

more! Educational sessions include topics on: Health, Fitness,

History, Cooking, Memory, Humor, Finances, Safety, and more.

SAVE THE DATE

Canton, Friday, October 16

Macomb, Friday, November 6

Summer Y out h 2015

Spoon River College Community Outreach

Summer Youth Programs are for those

entering 1st-6th grades.

Are you looking for programs in Canton and Havana…

Sorry you missed them. Visit us on Facebook to see pictures

from those fun summer events!

https://www.facebook.com/srccommunityoutreach

Download a Schedule

at www.src.edu/outreach. (Click on the Summer Youth Photo)


https://www.facebook.com/srccommunityoutreach

http://www.src.edu/outreach

Additional classes are

available online at:

www.ed2go.com/spoonriver.

Grammar Refresher

A to Z Grantwriting

Computer Skills for the Workplace

Beginning Writer’s Workshop

Project Management Fundamentals

Introduction to SQL

Effective Business Writing

Fundamentals of Management

Speed Spanish

Creating Web Pages

Discover Sign Language

Medical Terminology

And more...

Canton, Spoon River College

Community Outreach Center 45 E. Side Square, Suite 302

Canton, IL

Registration Number: 309-647-6260

Canton, Spoon River College 23235 N. Co. Hwy 22

Canton, IL


Macomb, Spoon River College

Community Outreach Center 2500 E. Jackson St.

Macomb, IL


Havana, Spoon River College 324 E. Randolph Havana, IL


Rushville, Spoon River College 706 Maple Avenue

Rushville, IL


Reach us at: Velvet Powell (309) 833-6033

Director of Community Outreach

Andrea Barbknecht (309) 647-5886

Coordinator, Community Outreach

Erin Orwig (309) 833-6032

Coordinator, Community Outreach

Spoon River College Community Outreach Contact Information

Lori Murphy (309) 647-6260

Senior Office Assistant

Rose Marie Bucher (309) 833-6031

Senior Office Assistant

Katy Valentin (309) 833-6097

Macomb Campus Assistant

Stephanie Howerter (309) 543-4413

Havana Center Director

Rob Kirkham (217) 322-6060

Rushville Center Director



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TRAINING LOCATIONS & CONTACT NUMBERS:

GED & LITERACY GED CLASSES are offered each semester at NO cost. For further

information please call the Adult Education Office at

309-649-6278 or 309-833-6017.

ESL - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE classes are

offered each semester at NO cost. For further information please

call the Adult Education Program Coordinator at 309-833-6038.

Visit the Adult Education website at www.src.edu/academics/Pages/ged.aspx

FOUNDATION & ALUMNI NEWS Visit the Foundation website at www.src.edu/foundation or contact Colin Davis at [email protected] or 309-647-6395.

UPCOMING FOUNDATION/ALUMNI EVENTS

July 15: Board Meeting

July 31: SRC Foundation Golf Outing, WeeMaTuk Country Club

August 19: Board Meeting

September 23: Joint Board Meeting with SRC Board

October 10: Alumni Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame


http://www.src.edu/academics/Pages/ged.aspx

http://www.src.edu/academics/Pages/ged.aspx

http://www.src.edu/foundation

mailto:%[email protected]

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