Have Your Best Year Ever! Achieve the Goals you REALLY want in 2010
Are you ready to make some big changes? Not sure where to start? Join career coach Kim Bilawchuk and discover the keys to setting and achieving the goals you really want for 2010. Identify goals you really want and are most likely to achieve, create your own personalized 3-Step Success Strategy,  get into action and create huge momentum to keep going, and learn 4 easy ways to overcome any obstacle that arises.  Isn’t it time to go for the things you really want in your life? Don’t miss this opportunity to start the year off right! (4 hours) $40
1/26 – 2/2        6:30pm-8:30pm            T          B                      NA-202
PER 733-30            14414                                           BILAWCHUK

Online Networking: LinkedIN, Facebook, and Twitter
You have heard that LinkedIn is THE place for online networking for professional success.  Perhaps you have a profile on Facebook but are wondering how to use it for job seeking or increasing your business?  Just what is microblogging? Come learn the many facets of online networking and how to nurture this tool to enhance new business opportunities.  (4 hours)  $59
2/10 – 2/17      6pm – 8 pm      W        B          NA-117
PER 725-30     14402                                      BARNES

Reunions 101 !
You can be the one person whom makes the reunions that everyone talks about, really happen! We will talk about strategies for effective and successful reunions - whether it is a family group, school group, adoption group. Discussion of venues, costs, time saving tips, group dynamics issues, and fun ideas to make the time special. Instructor has a long history and lots of experience with reunion and event planning. (3 hours)  $49
NOTE:   Each participant may bring one guest.
2/11                 6 pm – 9 pm     R          B                      NA-117
PER 731-30   14415                                                    KANGAS

Travel Dreams Come True!
Whether you want to travel around the world or just to that one special destination - come and learn about the many options to make your travel dreams come true!  Travel is really a lot more affordable and possible than you might imagine - let's talk about how to make those dreams turn into concrete travel plans.  Create lifetime memories now! Instructor is a passionate world traveler who took her first trip around the world at age 25; and hasn't stopped since! (3 hours)  $49 NOTE:  Each participant may bring one guest.
2/6       9:30 am – 12:30 pm                 S          B                      HH-219
PER 732-30     14421                                                              KANGAS

Past Lives: Lecture & Group Regression
Remembering energetically or consciously the lifetimes we've lived as healers and medicine people encourages the opening of the body to receive more power to heal; both the self and others.  Through relaxation and peacefulness, you can pull this energy back in.  Realize the 'tools' you once used with expertise and find how you can use them again.  Medicine is an art and you have a unique gallery.  Release phobias, inexplicable fears, pain:  physical/emotional, conditions, i.e. asthma, headaches, allergies, stress-induced ulcers; addictions; nightmares; Knowledge that the soul never dies.  Jenny will lead the group in a Past Life Regression.  Jenny Lynn Metevia, M.Ed. has trained with Dr. Brian Weiss as well as Sylvia Browne's Society of Novus Spiritus in Past Life Regression Therapy.  More info: www.jennymetevia.com.  Class is not eligible for waivers. (2 hours) $45
3/25     6:30pm – 8:30 pm        R          L                      LF Assembly Room
PER 729-80     14397                          METEVIA

Meet Your Guardian Angels
Each of us has a number of Guardian Angels who watch over us, heal & protect us, and give us inspiration.  In this experiential workshop you won’t just talk about angels, you will actually identify your angels by name, feel their loving presence, receive guidance and healing from them, and learn how to work with them on a daily basis.  The only requirement for this course is an open mind.  Please bring a notepad and a pen.  Ross Miller is a professional psychic healer, medium, and past-life regression therapist. www.TheMysticWay.com. Course is not eligible for waivers or vouchers. (2.5 hours) $40 
4/8       6:30pm-9pm                R          B                      NA-117
PER 735-30     14401                          MILLER

Messages from Heaven
Gayle Kirk is an amazing Psychic and Medium. She appears on radio & TV, in newspapers, and has worked professionally for over 10 years. Join Gayle as she offers the uplifting and informative program, "Messages from Heaven". Your loved ones in Heaven want to talk with you as much as you want to talk with them. Send your love to those in Heaven. Ask them to come through with a message for you. Loving, healing messages from family, friends, and pets in Heaven and positive, wise psychic guidance will be provided for as many people as possible; however, your attendance does not guarantee you will receive a message. Learn about the different ways your loved ones in Heaven may try to communicate with you directly. Enjoy a beautiful guided group meditation to help you to connect with your loved ones in Heaven. "Messages from Heaven" programs are always uplifting, healing, educational, and enjoyable. Please come with an open mind and a loving heart. Cameras, voice recorders, and video recorders are not allowed at public events. Please bring paper and pen to write down messages. For more information, see: www.GayleKirk.com.  Course is not eligible for waivers or vouchers. (2 hours)  $45
5/13     7pm – 9 pm      R          B                      NA-117
PER 736-30     14396              KIRK

Selling on E-Bay
Taught by a professional instructor who is a trained E-Bay Power Seller and Education Specialist, this course will teach you the best way to sell on eBay. Harness the power of the eBay global marketplace to turn your unwanted treasures into cash.  Lean how to avoid many of the costly mistakes that new eBay sellers may make. Learn how to: open a seller account, create & monitor listings, improve existing listings, set pricing, open & use a PayPal account, complete transactions and enhance your listings with better descriptions and photography. This course is perfect for you if you are new to selling on eBay or if you have some experience and now want to expand the possibilities and grow a home-based business.  An optional guide will be provided "Basics of Selling Student Guide" and $16 is payable to the instructor the first night of class.  (6 hours) $79
4/7-4/14           6pm-9pm         W        B          NA-117
PER 747-30     14395                          SANCHEZ

Grassroots Leadership Development for Teens
This program is for the new generation-young adults to learn how to become a stakeholder in their community. Participants will learn how to be involved in their community. This program will be beneficial to participants who want to become an advocate, organizer, a lawyer or in a policy-making area. It will also teach you to find a beneficial placement  for volunteer hours required by some high school or church organizations as four weeks of the course will be a practicum within organizations in our community. There is no class 3/18. (24 hours) $199
2/25 – 5/20      4:00pm – 6:00pm         R          LF-214
PER 649 80     14439              OKOFAR

Grassroots Leadership Development for Adults
Participants will learn how to become a grassroots leader in their community. Throughout this course, we will identify a social justice issue or community problem and seek to understand how our individual strengths and characteristics can help to enable change.  The class will include four weeks of practicum within the community at an organization of your choice. There is no class 3/18.  (24 hours) $199
2/25 – 5/20      6:15pm – 8:15pm         R          LF-214
PER 650 80     14440              OKOFAR

Intro to Armenian History
Armenia has been a site of contention between world powers throughout the years. It occupies a strategic geographical territory in the southern Caucasus. Topics will include an introduction to Armenian history and culture from ancient times to the present, an overview of the American-Armenian community, and an introduction to the newly independent Republic of Armenia. Lectures will include photographs of relevant sites in Armenia and elsewhere. (10 hours) $99
2/1 – 3/1          7:00pm – 9:00pm         M         NA-G2
PER 680 30     14464              DAGDIGIAN

Jewelry-making
Learn about jewelry-making tools, findings, types of beads and construction techniques.  You will complete a 3-piece necklace, bracelet & earring set.  Materials and tools will be supplied during class time. Please bring your magnifying glasses, if needed.  Materials fee of $20 will be paid to the instructor at the first class. (4 hours) $49 
4/6 – 4/13        6:30pm – 8:30pm         T          AR-LIB 2
PER 607 30     12267              MICELI

The Art of Card-Making and Rubber Stamping
The Art of Card Making is a hands-on series of
classes teaching the basics of card making and rubber stamping.  The course runs four weeks and covers the basics of making your own greeting cards and rubber stamping, types of papers and inks, and paper layering.  Each week we will make a series of cards using the techniques you learn in each class. (8 hours) $89. No class March 16
3/2-3/30           7pm-9pm         T          B          HH-309
PER 745-30     14406                          SAN CLEMENTE

The Art of Scrapbooking
This class is a hands-on series of classes teaching the basics of building a scrapbook/memory book.  The course runs four weeks and covers the basics of designing scrapbook page layouts including selecting color for pages, using patterned designer papers and embellishments.  We will make a double page layout in class each week.  (8 hours) $89
2/2-2/23           7pm-pm           T          B          HH-309
PER 746-30     14405                                      SAN CLEMENTE

Guitar in a Flash: Beginner
So you're pretty sure you want to learn to play the guitar, but you don't have the time to learn? This class is designed as a crash course in playing the guitar. You'll learn some basic chords and techniques key for all genres of music. By the end of class, you'll know how to tune your instrument, read tablature, and even play your first complete song. Instructor has played guitar for 12 years and currently plays in a local rock band. Please bring a guitar. There is no class 3/16. (12 hours) $139
2/16 – 4/13      5:00pm – 6:30pm         T         
PER 658 30     13680              GATES

Guitar in a Flash : Intermediate Level
You've got a few chords down and maybe even a song or two, but now it's time to take the next step. In this class, you'll learn a few scale patterns and advanced playing techniques like alternate picking, hammer-ons, and pull-offs, etc. By the end of this class, you'll be able to improvise your own solo over a backing track. Instructor has played guitar for 12 years and currently plays in a local rock band. Please bring a guitar. There is no class 3/16.  (12 hours) $139
2/16 – 4/13      6:30pm – 8:00pm         T
PER  659 80    13649              GATES

Basic Cartooning for Adults
Introduction to Cartooning is a hands-on course designed to demonstrate the fundamental skills involved in creating cartoons. We’ll explore the various illustration styles, tricks and techniques used by professionals in the industry. The class will experiment with tools of the trade, learn about facial expression, figure drawing, composition, perspective and background. We’ll also examine some digital techniques & advantages offered by graphics software. (18 hours)  $169
2/1 – 3/8          7:00pm – 9:00pm         M         NA-202
PER 695 30     14444              CORBETT

Screenwriting
Everyone has a story to tell. Why not make it a movie? The first step is writing a great screenplay. This workshop covers the basics of story, character, format, and dialogue. The goal of this class is to write and revise a short screenplay.  A text is required and is available at the MCC bookstore. There is no class 3/16. (30 hours) $399
2/9 – 4/20        6:00pm – 9:00pm         T          HH-310
PER 697 30     14431              MACDONALD