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Roaring Twenties Weave Bracelet through Kirkwood
<p>Discover an easy to learn netting stitch from the Roaring Twenties using Czech seed beads. No book or magazine uses this stitch in a project—it is an exclusive Beadology Iowa stitch. You will create a graceful bracelet in no time at all. No previous experience necessary. </p><p><em>Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:</em></p><p><a href="https://kirkwood.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=127958&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0">kirkwood.edu</a> <em>On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. </em>Instructor: Karen Kubby. </p><p><strong>$30 instructor fee/$30 materials fee.</strong> </p> 2022-05-20 20:30:00 -0500
6/13/225:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
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Make Glass Beads: Intro to Lampworking through Kirkwood
<p>This class will teach you the art of lampworking, a technique of using a torch and melting glass rods to create various shapes. Safety and appropriate equipment handling are emphasized. Your beads will need to stay in a kiln overnight to be annealed. No previous experience needed. Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>NOTE: <em>Participants must be at least 15 years old. </em></strong></p><p><em>Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:</em></p><p><a href="https://kirkwood.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=128783&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0">kirkwood.edu</a> <em>On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. </em>Instructor: Karen Kubby. </p><p><strong>$45 instructor fee/$80 materials fee.</strong></p> 2022-05-20 21:00:00 -0500
6/24/225:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
KICK Kids Camp: Make Bracelets: Intro to Stringing
<p>Do you love jewelry and jewelry design? Become an expert beadologist using Czech Republic pressed glass beads and sterling silver spacers to make one-of-a-kind bracelets. Learn different bead stringing and finishing techniques to make beautiful creations. Each person will make a bracelet using flexwire, nylon, and elastic! </p> 2022-05-20 12:00:00 -0500
6/20/228:30 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
KICK Kids Camp: Beaded Bugs!
<p>Learn methods of 3-D glass bead design to create a scary, yet fun spider! Campers will use Czech pressed glass beads and wire and follow a tutorial to make their own sculpture. Then design your own bug—real or imagined. Become an expert beadologist creating one-of-a-kind art pieces! </p> 2022-05-20 12:00:00 -0500
6/23/228:30 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
YPN Prenatal and Parenting Groups
<p>YPN offers FREE educational peer support groups for expecting parents or parents with child(ren) ages 0-5.</p><p>When: Thursday evenings (5:30-6pm meal, 6-7:15pm group, 6-7pm on zoom) </p><p>Where: Kirkwood Community College (3rd Floor, Cedar Hall)</p><p>We Offer: Peer/Support groups in English, Spanish, French, Swahili. FREE transportation, FREE meal, FREE childcare during group.</p><p>Parents earn incentive points to use in our We Care Shop. (Diapers, clothing, toys, baby care items and more)</p><p>Learn more at <strong>www.ypniowa.org/join</strong> or call <strong>319-364-8909</strong> to join!</p><ul><li><p><strong>**</strong>Earn 50 We Care Shop points after completion of interest form and initial program intake and 50 additional We Care Shop points after attending 3 virtual or in-person groups!</p></li></ul><p><strong>YPN</strong> strives to <strong>Support</strong>, <strong>Educate</strong>, and <strong>Empower </strong>local families. </p> 2022-05-26 19:00:00 -0500
5/26/225:30 p.m.YPNCedar Rapids -
YPN Prenatal and Parenting Groups
<p>YPN offers FREE educational peer support groups for expecting parents or parents with child(ren) ages 0-5.</p><p>When: Thursday evenings (5:30-6pm meal, 6-7:15pm group, 6-7pm on zoom) </p><p>Where: Kirkwood Community College (3rd Floor, Cedar Hall)</p><p>We Offer: Peer/Support groups in English, Spanish, French, Swahili. FREE transportation, FREE meal, FREE childcare during group.</p><p>Parents earn incentive points to use in our We Care Shop. (Diapers, clothing, toys, baby care items and more)</p><p>Learn more at <strong>www.ypniowa.org/join</strong> or call <strong>319-364-8909</strong> to join!</p><ul><li><p><strong>**</strong>Earn 50 We Care Shop points after completion of interest form and initial program intake and 50 additional We Care Shop points after attending 3 virtual or in-person groups!</p></li></ul><p><strong>YPN</strong> strives to <strong>Support</strong>, <strong>Educate</strong>, and <strong>Empower </strong>local families. </p> 2022-06-02 19:00:00 -0500
6/02/225:30 p.m.YPNCedar Rapids -
YPN Prenatal and Parenting Groups
<p>YPN offers FREE educational peer support groups for expecting parents or parents with child(ren) ages 0-5.</p><p>When: Thursday evenings (5:30-6pm meal, 6-7:15pm group, 6-7pm on zoom) </p><p>Where: Kirkwood Community College (3rd Floor, Cedar Hall)</p><p>We Offer: Peer/Support groups in English, Spanish, French, Swahili. FREE transportation, FREE meal, FREE childcare during group.</p><p>Parents earn incentive points to use in our We Care Shop. (Diapers, clothing, toys, baby care items and more)</p><p>Learn more at <strong>www.ypniowa.org/join</strong> or call <strong>319-364-8909</strong> to join!</p><ul><li><p><strong>**</strong>Earn 50 We Care Shop points after completion of interest form and initial program intake and 50 additional We Care Shop points after attending 3 virtual or in-person groups!</p></li></ul><p><strong>YPN</strong> strives to <strong>Support</strong>, <strong>Educate</strong>, and <strong>Empower </strong>local families. </p> 2022-06-09 19:00:00 -0500
6/09/225:30 p.m.YPNCedar Rapids -
YPN Prenatal and Parenting Groups
<p>YPN offers FREE educational peer support groups for expecting parents or parents with child(ren) ages 0-5.</p><p>When: Thursday evenings (5:30-6pm meal, 6-7:15pm group, 6-7pm on zoom) </p><p>Where: Kirkwood Community College (3rd Floor, Cedar Hall)</p><p>We Offer: Peer/Support groups in English, Spanish, French, Swahili. FREE transportation, FREE meal, FREE childcare during group.</p><p>Parents earn incentive points to use in our We Care Shop. (Diapers, clothing, toys, baby care items and more)</p><p>Learn more at <strong>www.ypniowa.org/join</strong> or call <strong>319-364-8909</strong> to join!</p><ul><li><p><strong>**</strong>Earn 50 We Care Shop points after completion of interest form and initial program intake and 50 additional We Care Shop points after attending 3 virtual or in-person groups!</p></li></ul><p><strong>YPN</strong> strives to <strong>Support</strong>, <strong>Educate</strong>, and <strong>Empower </strong>local families. </p> 2022-06-16 19:00:00 -0500
6/16/225:30 p.m.YPNCedar Rapids -
Word Level 1 2019
<p>Learn the basics of word processing with Microsoft Word 2019. You will create and edit documents, work with tables and create reports with customized formatting features such as tab stops, headers/footers, page breaks, columns and text styles. Also learn how to work with shapes, use WordArt, insert pictures, use text boxes and page setup options and format the page background. Lastly learn how to use mail merge, work with the data source, and generate envelope and labels with mail merge. This beginning level class will help you with basic document preparation. Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience recommended. Tuition includes a textbook.</p> 2022-01-18 21:00:00 -06005/24/225:30 p.m.Kirkwood Linn County Regional CenterHiawatha -
Excel Level 1 2019
<p>Microsoft Excel is a powerful spreadsheet application that is an essential tool in today's workplace. This beginning level class will teach you how to enter and edit data, format cells, work with numbers and dates, use AutoFill and perform worksheet calculations using formulas. You will rearrange data on a worksheet, manage multiple worksheets, use functions in formulas and use relative and absolute cell references. Excel is also able to create charts to compare data and has special features to make organizing large amounts of data easier. Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience recommended. Tuition includes a textbook.</p> 2022-01-18 21:00:00 -06005/31/225:30 p.m.Kirkwood Linn County Regional CenterHiawatha -
Outlook Level 1 2019
<p>Microsoft Outlook 2019 is designed to keep you organized and on track. Learn how to make this productivity tool work for you. Learn the basics of getting started with Outlook, how to work with and organize incoming and outgoing email messages and how to manage and organize people in your contacts. Explore how view the calendar, and work within the calendar to schedule appointments and meetings, share and publish calendars and print calendars. Learn to make notes, tasks and integration work for you to stay organized and prepared. Tuition includes a textbook.</p> 2022-01-18 20:00:00 -06006/07/225:30 p.m.Kirkwood Linn County Regional CenterHiawatha -
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Home Staging 101
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="64"><tbody><tr height="20"><td height="20" width="64">One of the best ways to sell your home fast is to stage it! Learn the basics of getting your home ready to sell and mistakes sellers should avoid.</td></tr></tbody></table> 2022-01-19 21:00:00 -06006/08/226:00 p.m.Kirkwood Linn County Regional CenterHiawatha -
Home Buying 101
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="64"><tbody><tr height="20"><td height="20" width="64">This class is designed to take the mystery out of the home buying experience with information perfect for both the first time buyer as well as for the person who would like a refresher course. Learn what you can afford, how mortgages work, what determines your mortgage payment, and the whole process from shopping to closing. Bring your concerns and unanswered questions to this home buying seminar. It’s the most helpful, pressure-free time you’ll spend on this important decision. A local lender, who specializes in first time home buyer education, will walk you step-by-step through the entire process.</td></tr></tbody></table> 2022-01-19 21:00:00 -06006/02/226:00 p.m.Kirkwood Linn County Regional CenterHiawatha -
Adobe InDesign CC
<p>Used by graphic designers worldwide, Adobe InDesign CC is a layout powerhouse. But that power is easy to harness, as you’ll soon learn. These real-world projects teach you to think like a designer and master the details that set your work apart. Hone your InDesign skills as you produce an advertising poster, design a magazine for print and tablet delivery, build interactive forms and add controls for video, animations and more to a digital media publication. This course covers material that is required for the Adobe Certified Associate exam.</p> 2022-06-16 21:30:00 -05005/24/225:30 p.m.Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of IowaCoralville -
KICK Kids Camp: Mug Rug Creations
<p><strong> </strong>Learn methods of bead stitching and design while creating a one-of-a-kind coaster. Campers will design their own patterns out of perler beads and bring their creation to life using the peyote stitch and a big eye needle. Make a second mug rug from glass beads. Show your creative expression and create your own Mug Rugs! </p> 2022-05-20 12:00:00 -0500
6/22/228:30 a.m.Beadology IowaIowa City