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January 22, 2008

Variety Marks February Courses at Oakton

Opera, cuisine, and self-improvement are among the course topics offered by the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at Oakton Community College starting in February. Classes are available evenings and weekends at various locations.

Bravo! Chicago's Lyric Opera Season Part II (MUS C38-01) previews the upcoming Lyric Opera of Chicago season, including Falstaff and Eugene Onegin. Course features musical excerpts and background on each composer. Four-week class meets Thursday, 6:30 - 8 p.m., starting Feb. 7, at Niles West High School, 5701 Oakton St., Skokie. Course fee is $75.

Brain Gym® (HEA E63-01) is a program used worldwide to help people improve their skills in reading, writing, memory, and other learning challenges. Bring plenty of drinking water and wear comfortable shoes. Course meets 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, at Glenbrook South High School, 4000 W. Lake Ave., Glenview. Course fee is $35.

Venice: Think of All Those Pigeons As Squab (HEC E79-02) uses an Italian restaurant as the backdrop for providing insight into sophisticated Venetian cuisine. Course meets 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8, at Va Pensiero, 1566 Oak Ave., Evanston. Course fee is $60.

Other courses starting in February include: Short Story Writing Workshop (COM E69-01), Plumbing Preventive Maintenance (TEC B68-01), Automobile Repair (TEC C14-01), and Financial Planning Basics (FIN E33-01).

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.


Media Contact: Bill Paige (847) 635-1806


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