Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) introduces itself to Arlington through classes held at the Goodwill Job Center. NVCC, in partnership with Goodwill of Greater Washington, will offer a variety of courses to area residents and workers.
All members of the community are invited to attend one of two open house information sessions on Thursday, March 3, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 5-7 p.m., in the Goodwill building located at 10 South Glebe Road in Arlington. Representatives from NVCC will be on hand to answer questions on registration, financial aid, available classes and other topics.
The for-credit classes are offered in subjects including business, computer literacy and health care. Instruction in English as a Second Language is also available. Brown said the curriculum serves the needs of students pursuing a degree as well as those already in the work force seeking to enhance their business management or employment skills.
The Goodwill Job Center serves as a temporary location until a site is found for the creation of a permanent Arlington Center for NVCC. Classes will begin on March 14. For details on registration and additional information, call (703) 409-4057.
Spanish Conversation Through Film Study. Must have ability to understand and speak basic Spanish. View selected films from Latin America and Spain, with English subtitles, and practice Spanish conversational skills in follow-up discussions. Fluency in Spanish is not necessary. $92, Arlington residents; $69 Arlington seniors; $122 nonresidents; $92 nonresident seniors. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. for five weeks starting March 8, at Clarendon Education Center, 2801 Clarendon Blvd., room 306. Registration required; call 703-228-7200. Class fills quickly. Taught by cable film critic Hebbe Russo, 703-548-5983.
Exploring Global Cultures Through Cinema. Films provide useful information about lifestyles, customs, history and political issues. Discuss these subjects after viewing foreign films from Europe, Asia, Africa, India and Latin America. Instructor is producer and hostess of a local cable TV program. $92, Arlington residents; $69 Arlington seniors; $122 nonresidents; $92 nonresident seniors. Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. for five weeks starting March 7, at Clarendon Education Center, 2801 Clarendon Blvd., room 306. Registration required; call 703-228-7200. Class fills quickly. Taught by cable film critic Hebbe Russo, 703-548-5983.
Power Presentation for government administrative
assistants hosted by the Performance Institute, 1515 N. Courthouse Road, on March 10 and 11. Administrative assistants, secretaries and other support
staff from across the levels of government are invited to
attend this important event. Emerge from this
two-day training with the tools and tactics needed to
be a high-impact administrative manager. Call 703-894-0481, Ext. 204.
Photography Workshop: Nature and the Great Outdoors at the Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Three sessions: May 20, 7-9 p.m., May 21, 8-10 a.m. and May 28, 8-10 a.m. Age 15 and up. Bring two prints or slides representative of your work to the first session. The instructor will be Josh Taylor Jr. Cost: $75, due on registration. No refunds after May 5. To register, call 703-228-4747.
The Art of the Amble: Spring Along the Potomac with documentary filmer Jane Stubbs. For adults. Three sessions: April 17, April 24 and May 1, 2-4 p.m. Cost: $30, due upon registration. To register, call 703-228-4747, for information, call Gulf Branch Nature Center at 703-228-3403.
Four-Day Weekend of Birds, Butterflies and Blooms in Cape May, NJ. May 12-15. For adults. Visits to Cape May Meadows, Higbee Beach, Belleplain State Forrest and the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge. Cost: $200. Lodging, meals or transportation is not included. For information, call 703-243-4342.
Get on Board! Go Online! Hands-on introduction to the Internet and the library’s electronic databases. Shirlington, 2786 S. Arlington Mill Drive. To reserve a time, call 703-228-6545.
Online @ your Library. Find information in magazines and newspapers using the library’s databases. Westover, 1800 N. Lexington St. To register, call 703-228-5260.
Leadership Arlington now accepts applications to the Class of 2006, which will begin with a mandatory retreat on Sept. 15-16. The deadline to apply is 12 p.m., May 16. The 10-month program gives opportunities to personal and professional growth. Leadership Arlington is located at 2009 14th St. N., Suite 111. Call 703-528-2522. For applications and information, visit www.leadershiparlington.org.
Beginner tap-dancing classes. For seniors. Culpepper Garden Senior Center, every Monday at 12:30 p.m. $13 for six sessions. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403 to sign up.
Buddhist Meditation Classes. Tower Villas Office Plaza, Griffin Center, Suite 5, 3800 Fairfax Drive. Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. Learn an authentic practice of meditation and say goodbye to stress. Classes are taught by Buddhist nun Kelsang Varahi of Vajrayogini Buddhist Center. Classes include guided meditations, a talk on Buddhism, question and answer session and refreshments. Fee: $10. Call 202-331-2122 or info@meditation-dc.org.
Cardiovascular exercise classes. Lee Senior Center. Every Tuesday and Thursday. $2. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555 to register.
Computer training. Westover Library on Lexington St. Learn how to use the library databases, establish a free e-mail account, or check out Internet sites. Call 703-228-5260 to schedule an appointment.
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for seniors. Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Dawson Terrace Senior Center. Free. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-6300 to sign up.
Exercise classes. Dawson Terrace Senior Center. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 10 a.m. Free. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
Free Aerobics. Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 S. 16th St. Ongoing adult program featuring a high/low combination physical workout. Includes stretching, toning, cardiovascular and abdominal exercises. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 7 - 8 p.m. Call Margo Watters at 703-228-5718.
Genealogy Classes. Lee Senior Center. Second Wednesday of each month. Free. Call 703-228-0555.
Get personalized Internet instruction. Also learn how to open a free e-mail account at Aurora Hills Library, 735 18th St. S. Senior coaching available on the first and second Tuesdays of the month. Call 703-228-5715.
Hands-on instruction of the Internet. And the library's electronic databases. Shirlington Library, 2786 S. Arlington Mill Drive. Call 703-228-6545.
Internet Introduction. Shirlington Library, 2700 S. Arlington Mill Road. Mondays at 2 and 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 10:30 and 11 a.m. Free. Advance registration required. Call 703-228-6545.
Jane Franklin Dance classes. Adult Dance Technique, Mondays 8-9:30 p.m., Saturdays 10:15-11:45 a.m., both at 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Visit http://www.janefranklin.com/jf_getinvolved.htm.
Low-impact aerobic classes. Aurora Hills Senior Center. Every Tuesday and Thursday. $32 for 16 sessions. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5722.
Online Training. Learn how to use the Internet and use the library's electronic databases. Shirlington Library, 2786 S. Arlington Mill Drive. Call 703-228-6545 to make an appointment. Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St. Call 703-228-5260 to make an appointment.
Play Group. Ongoing opportunity for parents and young children (birth to 4 years) to interact in a safe, fun environment. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center, 4200 S. Four Mile Run. Drop-in cost is $2 for an adult with any number of children. Call 703-228-0701.
Real Estate Career Seminars. Weichert Realtors, Arlington Office, 4701 Old Dominion Drive. Every first and third Thursday of the month at noon. Attendees will learn about the real estate profession focusing on license requirements, training and mentor programs. To reserve a spot, call Barbara Stone at 703-527-3300.
Small Business Tips. Free one-on-one counseling by SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives). Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-5984 to make a reservation.