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September 2, 2008

Enroll in Recreation and Communication Classes at Oakton

Enroll in recreation or communication courses offered this fall by the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at Oakton Community College.

Ballroom Dancing (Beginner) (PED S61-01) teaches the basic steps for several popular ballroom dances. A dance partner is required. Nine-week course meets 7:30 – 8:45 p.m., Tuesday, starting Sept. 23, at Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster St., Park Ridge. Course fee is $99.

Backyard Birding (REC S34-01) shows how to get the most out of bird watching. Learn how to make your yard more hospitable to birds. Session meets 7 – 9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston. Course fee is $19.

Sign Language I (COM B08-01) demonstrates how to communicate on a basic level with those who use sign language. Deaf culture and attitudes also will be covered. Nine-week course meets 7 – 9:15 p.m., Wednesday, starting Sept. 24, at Niles North High School, 9800 Lawler Ave., Skokie. Course fee is $154.

Creative Writing and Self-Discovery (COM E43-01) allows students to translate their unique vision into poems, short stories, or articles that inspire others. Eight-week course meets 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, starting Sept. 24, at Niles North High School. Course fee is $130.

Short Story Writing Workshop (COM E69-01) helps develop fiction writing skills and promotes appreciation of the short story. Six-week course meets 7 – 9:30 p.m., Thursday, starting Sept. 25, at Evanston Township High School. Course fee is $115.

Other available courses include: Co-ed Volleyball (PED S52-01), Ballroom Dancing (Intermediate) (PED S62-01), and Public Speaking with Confidence (COM B02-01).

For a complete Alliance for Lifelong Learning class schedule, including registration and fee information, visit www.oakton.edu/all, or call 847-982-9888, press 3.

 

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