Non-credit courses on tap

The limited-enrollment personal development courses are offered by the Division of Continuing Education. Subjects and dates are:

• Praxis Preparation Course for the National Teachers Examination, Oct. 1, 8 and 15. The three-day intensive preparation focuses on test-taking strategies and timed practice tests.
• Ballroom Dancing I, Oct. 13, 20 and 27 and Nov. 3 and 10. Participants learn dances including the swing, waltz, cha-cha, fox trot, rhumba, and samba.
• Country Line Dancing, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, 12 and 19. The course teaches recent line dances such as Cowboy Boogie, Born to Boogie, and others. No partner is needed.
• More Country Line Dancing, Oct. 26 and Nov. 1, 9 and 16. Participants learn a variety of dances such as the Chocolate City Shuffle, Cowboy Motion and others.
• Calligraphy I, Oct. 13, 20 and 27. Beginners and those familiar with calligraphy are welcome. Pens and supplies will be furnished.
• Ghost Stories and More Storytelling, Oct. 11, 18 and 25. Participants will learn to develop family and local history stories.
• A Halloween Act, Oct. 15. The three-hour program for children 6 to 10 years old lets participants create several Halloween items.
• Interior Design I, Oct. 10 and 17. The class covers design fundamentals of home decorating.
• Bread making, Oct. 13 and 27. Participants will learn to bake yeast breads, a Christmas candy cane, and braided sweet bread.
• Study Smarter, Not Harder, Oct. 1, 8 and 15. Students will learn to improve study skills.
• Conversational Spanish, Oct. 4, 6, 10, 13, 18, and 20. A class for beginners.