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November 4 , 2008

Variety Marks Oakton Alliance Courses

Home improvement, cooking, and computer software are among the fall courses offered by the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at Oakton Community College. Courses meet evenings at various locations.

A Fast and Easy Twist on Walls (ART D21-01) provides decorating tips and secrets from a painter experienced in faux finishes. Come to class in your “painting clothes,” ready for hands-on learning. A materials fee of $27 is due at the first class. Course meets 6 – 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road. Course fee is $30.

Pastry II (HEC C24-02) offers lessons in creating cakes and exotic desserts from a graduate of the French Pastry School. Four-week course meets 7 – 9 p.m., Thursday, starting Nov. 20, at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston. Course fee is $90.

Intermediate MS Excel (DPR A84-05) explores advanced operations of the popular spreadsheet software. Four-week course meets 1 – 4 p.m., Sunday, starting Nov. 23, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus. Course fee is $130.

Construction Trouble Bubbles (TEC E71-01) is for anyone considering new home construction or a major renovation of their existing residence. Course meets 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus. Course fee is $120.

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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