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.
"Lawns: Clean and Green." Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia and Virginia Cooperative Extension present a two-part course on the basics of spring lawn care designed to help Northern Virginia residents save time and money while protecting the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The course will be held on Monday, March 7 and Monday, March 14 from 7-9 p.m. in the auditorium at Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N. Park Drive. On Saturday, March 12 and Saturday, March 19 the course will be conducted from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. The cost is $10 for both sessions. To register send a check made payable to Arlington Extension Fund to the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington, Virginia 22206. Telephone: 703-228-6414.
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.