Arab City Schools Community Education
2008 Winter/Spring Class Schedules

Please contact the Community Education office at 931-9218 to register.

PARENT ALERT SEMINAR: INTERNET NETWORKING DANGERS
Parents need to know the potential dangers of myspace.com and other networking sites. You will be surprised what you don’t know! Topics of concern will be addressed for Internet networking sites: safety tips, predators, and how to monitor your child’s site.
Date/Time: Monday, April 28, 6:00 p.m.
Place: Arab Jr. High School Media Center
Instructor: Tanya Beard
Fee: Free

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT
A delicious meal of salads and light desserts will be served. Receive cooking tips and copies of recipes to use at home.
Date/Time: Monday, April 7, 6:00 p.m.
Place: Arab High School
Instructors: Donna Tidmore and Barbara Norris. Fee: $15.00

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
Learn basic words and phrases that will help you communicate in Spanish.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, February 12 - March 25 (Class will not meet March 18), 6:00 p.m.
Place: Arab High School
Instructor: Alex Sierra
Fee: $25.00. Optional Book: Spanish the Easy Way

ART: INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING
Learn to create you own series of art images using two different traditional printmaking methods. Anyone can do it!
Date/Time: Thursdays, February 21-March 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Place: Arab High School Art Dept.
Instructor: Cheryl French
Fee: $30.00 includes all supplies

WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO YOUR GOOD NAME - IDENTITY THEFT
Learn how to protect yourself against identity theft and learn what to do if you are victimized. There are many ways your identity can be stolen that you may not be aware of.
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 26, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Place: Arab High School
Instructor: Ana Castillo, Certified Fraud Examiner, Corporate Investigator for Regions Bank
Fee: Free

MICROSOFT PHOTO STORY 3
Learn to create exciting presentations from your digital photos, using digital effects, narration, transitions and background music to create a movie file. The created story can then be shared in a number of ways.
Date/Time: Mondays, March 10, 24, 31; 6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Place: Arab High School
Instructor: Mona Barbee
Fee: $40.00

BUYING & SELLING ON EBAY
Learn tips and procedures you need to know in order to make money buying & selling items on the Internet.
Date/Time: Thursday, May 8, 6:00 pm
Place: Arab High School
Instructor: Karen Chamness
Fee: $10.00

WILLS, ESTATE PLANNING & ELDER CARE
Planning for the future is an important part of the aging process. This course addresses wills, estate planning, healthcare directives, and elder care issues in an informative and interactive setting.
Date/Time: Thursdays, April 1-17; 6:00-7:30 pm
Place: Arab High School
Instructor: Lana Hawkins, Attorney at Law
Fee: Free

CAKE DECORATING
Impress your friends and family by decorating beautiful cakes for all occasions.
Date/Time: Mondays, March 24 - May 5, 6:00-8:00 pm
Place: Arab High School
Instructor: Sara Harris
Fee: $30.00. Purchase supplies from instructor or bring your own.

SPLIT WEAVE CHAIR CANING
Each participant will learn to weave the bottom of a chair or stool out of reed using the herringbone pattern. Bring your own chair or purchase a small stool from the instructor. Space is limited, so register early.
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 12, 6:00 p.m.
Place: Chafin’s on South Main Street
Instructor: Gwen Chafin
Fee: $10.00 plus supplies

ACT PREP
This class is designed to prepare students for the ACT assessment.
Date/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 1-April 10, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Place: Arab High School
Instructors: Pam Hornsby and Suzanne Ingram
Fee: $35.00

FUNDING YOUR CHILD’S COLLEGE EDUCATION
(Scholarships/FAFSA information, etc.)
You can learn more about the dollars and cents of going to college by attending this class. Discover how to apply for federal grants, low interest loans, and the numerous scholarships available. Most families can’t afford to pay the increasing costs of a college education; however, there are resources available to you.
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 15, 6:00 p.m.
Place: Arab High School
Instructor: Pam Hornsby
Fee: Free

RELATIVES AS PARENTS PROGRAM (RAPP)
Today, a growing number of grandparents/relatives find themselves in a parenting role the second time around. This can be very challenging; however, there are many resources available to help make the situation easier. Come to this meeting and get the support you need.
Date: Tuesday, March 11
Time: 10:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. (Choose the session that is convenient for you)
Place: Arab High School Library
Instructor: Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Fee: Free
 

Contact: Melinda Hamilton
Call 931-9218 to pre-register for all classes