Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 11:11:34 -0500
From: Maggie Zwilling
Subject: CCCC Continuing Education March Classes
Due to the inclement weather we have re-scheduled two of our classes.
Natural Landscape Specialist Natural Landscape Specialist: Students will learn plant selection and installation, irrigation and maintenance requirements, all with a goal of using appropriate materials for our area in a natural and sustainable manner. Students will also learn to evaluate a property as a site landscape or garden use. At the completion of this course, students will be able to render landscape services for those seeking a specialist in sustainable and natural landscaping A certificate will be awarded to those completing the course.
Date: Monday,3.10.-5.5.14; Time: 9:00A-12:00P; Cost: $71.25; Location: PMC; Instructor: Andy Upshaw
Unforgettable Children’s Books: Memorable characters are at the heart of great children’s literature. In this course, writers will learn techniques and approaches to deepen the characters of their stories, to uncover motivations that will resonate with young readers, and to create powerful transformations. Students will look at examples of unforgettable characters from children’s literature and have opportunities to make their own characters even stronger through interactive exercises and instructor feedback. Visit John’s website to learn more about his awards and published books www.johnclaudebemis.com.
Date: 3.22.14; Time: 10:00A-4:00P; Cost: $51.25; Location: PMC; Instructor: John Bemis
Space is still available for these two classes.
Creative Writing
The Book of Your Heart: Strategies for Writing a Novel: This course will review basic skills that fiction writers need to master when preparing a manuscript for submission. These include plot and character development, point of view, dialogue issues, genre expectations as well as how to write query letters, synopses and submit manuscripts to agents and editors. How to critique your own work and that of others is also featured.
Dates: 3.4.14-4.22.14; Time: 6:30P-9:00P; Cost: $126.25; Location: PMC; Instructor: Judith Stanton
Nature
Birds and Their Habitats: It’s getting warmer and birds are everywhere. Join us for this fun class where you will learn to identify local birds and become familiar with the trees, shrubs, and various plants they use. This knowledge will aid in the selection of plant material for use in sustainable integrated pest management program, for use in natural landscape or to attractive specific birds. Classwork will complement field work.
Dates: 3.4.-4.22.14; Time: 9:00P-12:00P; Cost: $101.25; Location: PMC; Instructor: Andy Upshaw
Dog Obedience
Canine Good Citizen (CGC): This class will prepare students and their dogs to take the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizens Test (to be given during the last class). AKC’s CGC is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs must pass the 10-step CGC test to receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. This is the first step towards becoming therapy dogs.
Dates: 3.14.14-5.2.14; Time: 4:30P-6:00P; Cost: $76.25; Location PMC; Instructor: Pat Sullivan
To register for any of our Continuing Education classes, please call 919.545.8044
Maggie Zwilling
Continuing Education
Community Services Coordinator
CCCC, Pittsboro Campus
919.545.8048