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Tuesday, April 27, 2010 |
MCC’S AWARD-WINNING FORENSICS TEAM TO PRESENT SHOWCASE MAY 4 |
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McHenry County College Forensics Team will present a showcase from 7-8:30 p.m. May 4 in the Black Box Theatre in Room D167 at the college, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. The showcase will feature the team’s award-winning performances from the 76th Phi Rho Pi National Forensics Tournament in New Orleans where the MCC team ranked fifth in Individual Event Sweepstakes and sixth in Overall Team Sweepstakes, winning Bronze for both categories. Phi Rho Pi is a national honor association for community college forensics programs.
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Monday, April 26, 2010 |
SESSIONS JAZZ QUARTET TO PERFORM CONCERT AT MCC MAY 2 |
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The Sessions Jazz Quartet will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 2 in the MCC Conference Center, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. Vocalists will include Haley Canizzo of Crystal Lake; Tony Young of McHenry; and Bergan Maursted of Crystal Lake. Sessions Jazz Quartet consists of Al Skaronea on keyboards, Bill Toalson on trumpet, Mike Panayotovich on bass, Brad Skaronea on drums. Plus, Glenn Lewis of Effingham, will be featured as guest trumpeter throughout the concert and Todd Skaronea will accompany on guitar. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Friday, April 23, 2010 |
MCC TO KICK OFF MCHENRY COUNTY CULINARY CELEBRITY DINING SERIES |
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McHenry County College will kick off its first-ever monthly McHenry County Culinary Celebrity Dining Series with "Dying to Dine: Mystery Dinner Theatre" at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 8 at Woodstock North High School, 3000 Raffel Road in Woodstock. "Dying to Dine" will feature a four-course mystery dining experience hosted by Chef Thomas Kaltenecker, CHE, MCFE, executive chef and instructor of culinary management at MCC and Bonnie Gabel, advisor of the award-winning MCC Forensics Team. The meal will be prepared and served by MCC culinary students. Admission for the murder mystery theatre event is $45 in advance or $55 at the door. Proceeds from the series will be used for scholarships and/or reinvested into MCC's Culinary Management program for specific projects, including the series.
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Thursday, April 22, 2010 |
MCC NAMES NEW MEN'S HEAD BASKETBALL COACH |
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McHenry County College recently named Jason Robinson of Crystal Lake the new men's head basketball coach. Robinson has worked as the assistant basketball coach since 2007. Prior to coaching at MCC, Robinson was the Leland High School boys head basketball coach in 1997 and 1998. He then moved on to coach at Marengo High School, first as an assistant in 1999 and then head coach from 2000-2004. He teaches physical education/health at Marengo Community High School.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010 |
VAGINA MONOLOGUES AT MCC TO BENEFIT TURNING POINT |
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A one-time-only encore performance of "The Vagina Monologues" will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, April 30 by College of Lake County students and staff at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake. This is a collaborative effort by both colleges. The award-winning play is based on playwright Eve Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women. The performance will be held in the MCC Conference Center and will last 90 minutes. The performance will be followed by a 30-minute panel discussion with the actors and one of the directors. Admission is free, but there is a $5 suggested donation to benefit Turning Point, a domestic violence agency that confronts violence against women and children in McHenry County.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010 |
MCC TO HOST SPRING JAZZ CONCERT APRIL 21 |
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McHenry County College will host a Spring Jazz Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 21 will feature performances by the MCC Jazz Combo, directed by Thomas Takayama and the MCC Jazz Ensemble and the Sax Quartet, directed by Michael Bazan. The event is free and open to the public.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010 |
MCC STUDENT PEACE ACTION NETWORK TO HOST GUEST LECTURERS |
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The Student Peace Action Network (SPAN) at MCC will host two guest lecturers in hopes of further promoting peace and raising awareness of the growing need for compassion around the globe. Both lectures begin at 7 p.m. and will be on campus. On Thursday, April 22, Mary Batterman will speak about "Africa Through the Eyes of Volunteers," a presentation about her experience living as a health education Peace Corps volunteer working in Kilolo. In a second lecture Wednesday, April 28, Gary Christ will present "When is a War Really Over?" Christ is a Crystal Lake inventor who has been building demining devices for use in Cambodia. Both events are free and open to the public.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010 |
ISBDC ANNOUNCES SMALL BUSINESS OFFERINGS FOR MAY |
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The Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) at McHenry County College is offering opportunities and assistance to small businesses during May. Some topics include How To Develop A Business Plan, Survival Skills for The Entrepreneur and Performance Management.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010 |
SHAH CENTER OFFERS SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAMS |
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McHenry County College Shah Center is offering safety training programs that are designed to assist employers to create a safe workplace that will benefit their employees and their bottom line. Courses include the American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid, both on May 6, Introduction to OSHA on May 24, and OSHA Electrical and Arc Flash Safety also on May 24.
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010 |
LEADERSHIP, WORKFORCE SKILL DEVELOPMENT SLATED AT SHAH CENTER |
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McHenry County College Shah Center is dedicated to making a difference in employees' lives by giving them the tools they need to become compassionate leaders and service professionals. Classes are offered for the following business solution courses: DDI Supervisory Series, May 5 through June 23; Strong Start, May 7; Service Plus, May 10 and 12; and Time Challenged, May 10 and 12.
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010 |
SHAH CENTER OFFERS COURSES IN SUPPORT OF AREA MANUFACTURING & WAREHOUSING |
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McHenry County College Shah Center is offering a variety of courses in May that support employees' skill and process development for McHenry County manufacturing and distribution firms. Classes include: a Lean Manufacturing Series, Forklift Operator training, Train the Trainer: Forklift, Internal Auditing, and Blueprint Reading. All of these courses can be delivered on-site.
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Monday, April 12, 2010 |
MCC, TRIBLOCAL TO SPONSOR COMMUNITY PUBLICITY WORKSHOP |
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McHenry County College and TribLocal are co-sponsoring a TribLocal community workshop from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 29 in Room B166-167 at the college. The workshop is open to anyone who wants to post articles, events or photos on TribLocal, the Chicago Tribune's local online newsroom. The workshop will inform residents how to become citizen contributors and send articles and photos about what's happening in Algonquin, Cary, Crystal Lake, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, McHenry and Woodstock "TribLocal is an entirely new way to deliver, share and comment on news that's important to you," said Kyle Leonard, TribLocal managing editor. The workshop is free and open to the public.
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Monday, April 12, 2010 |
MCC TO OFFER FUN, ENRICHMENT CLASSES FOR SPRING |
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McHenry County College's Continuing Education Department offers a variety of unique hands-on classes this spring to crochet a dazzling necklace, finding joy in life through drumming or bringing out the best in your skin through skin fitness.
The following classes are available this spring: Bead Crochet Necklace, April 16; World Drumming, April 11, 18 and 25; Skin Fitness, April 19 and 26; and Meditation, May 9.
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Thursday, April 08, 2010 |
MCC TO OFFER CLASSES TO IMPROVE YOUR FINANCES |
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Discover how to increase your finances and brighten your future with continuing education classes offered by McHenry County College. The following classes will begin soon: Residential Real Estate Investment, April 17; Purchasing a Foreclosure Property, April 22; Stage Your Home For Sale! April 1; and Advanced eBay, April 17.
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010 |
SHAH CENTER TO HONOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WITH LUNCHEON |
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The Shah Center is pleased to celebrate the people who contribute to the success of local businesses. In honor of the administrative professional's service to area companies, the Shah Center is hosting a celebration lunch, complete with entertainment by ImprovPlayhouse of Libertyville from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 21. Cost is $25 per person or $40 for two people. Many of the Shah Center courses in April will focus on the administrative professional in honor of Administrative Professionals Week (April 18-24). The courses include Personal Empowerment: Taking Initiative, Improving Personal Productivity, Business Etiquette, Managing Up: Strategies for Succeeding with Your Boss, and Microsoft Office 2007 Tips/Tricks.
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010 |
COMMAND SPANISH FOR THE WORKPLACE AT SHAH CENTER |
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McHenry County College Shah Center is offering Command Spanish for the Workplace. This course is scheduled from 8 - 11 a.m. on Thursdays, April 8 through May 6. Command Spanish is a comprehensive program that provides immediate access to functional language skills relevant to the workplace. This program is intended for non-Spanish-speaking supervisors and employees to use Spanish to enhance their ability to interact with Spanish-speakers.
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010 |
ADVANCED LEADERSHIP SERIES OFFERED AT SHAH CENTER |
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McHenry County College Shah Center is presenting a Development Dimensions International Advanced Leadership Series from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesdays, beginning April 20 through May 18. Once fundamental leadership skills have been attained, leaders can work on some of the more challenging day-to-day tactical and strategic skills. These advanced DDI Leadership courses build on existing fundamental skills with a focus on strategic abilities.
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010 |
SHAH CENTER APRIL BREAKFAST SERIES TOPIC TO FEATURE INTELLIGENT RISK TAKING |
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McHenry County College Shah Center continues its monthly "Start@Shah" monthly breakfast series from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, April 23. The April topic is "Embrace Your Adventure: Intelligent Risk Taking in an Unpredictable Environment." Participants will learn the tools of intelligent risk taking strategic analysis, decision trees, and risk assessment tools.
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010 |
THE SHAH CENTER OFFERS OSHA 30-HR FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY |
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The Shah Center of McHenry County College is accepting registrations for OSHA 30-Hour in General Industry training facilitated by OSHA certified Accident Prevention Corporation. This course is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesdays, April 26 and 28 and May 3 and 5. This course is designed to provide detailed coverage of OSHA's general industry standards, requirements and employer's responsibility to provide employees a safe and healthful workplace.
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010 |
MCC TO OFFER CONTRACTORS MECHANIC LIEN SEMINAR |
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Attention all contractors. McHenry County College will offer a seminar that discusses a contractor's mechanics lien rights. This one-day seminar will take place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 22. The class will be held in room B166 at the college's main campus at 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14 in Crystal Lake. This seminar will provide the tools needed to prepare lien claims. Cost is $29, which includes a continental breakfast.
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010 |
SOCIAL NETWORKING SERIES FOR BUSINESS OFFERED AT SHAH CENTER |
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The Illinois Small Business Development Center will offer an informative series on social networking. Learn the basics of LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and blogging to get your business noticed.
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Tuesday, April 06, 2010 |
ISBDC ANNOUNCES SMALL BUSINESS OFFERINGS FOR APRIL |
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The Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) at McHenry County College is offering opportunities and assistance to small businesses. Some topics include Starting a Business in Illinois, Marketing on a Shoestring Budget and Cash Flow Analysis. Come see how the ISBDC professionals can help your business become more successful.
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Thursday, April 01, 2010 |
MCC OFFERS FREE SEMINARS FOR ADULTS EXPLORING COLLEGE DEGREES |
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Adults who are thinking of pursuing a college degree to boost their career skills or change careers, but don't know how to start school over again are invited to a "Getting Started" seminar at McHenry County College from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28 or from 12-1:30 p.m. Friday, April 30 in Room B168. The "Getting Started" seminar gives returning adults a chance to meet other returning adult students, learn about the many degree and certificate programs, and start the financial aid process. MCC also offers free tutoring and academic advising to students.
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Thursday, April 01, 2010 |
MCC TO HOST DRUM CLINIC APRIL 17 |
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Drummers of all levels and ages are invited to attend a Drum Clinic at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at McHenry County College in the college's conference center, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. In its fifth year at McHenry County College, this Drum Clinic provides drummers, beginner through professional, everything they need to know to enhance their skills. The clinic will include drum set and snare drum rudimental skills, plus a wide range of topics, including the proper way to tune a drum and to hold drum sticks. The clinic is hosted by local drum instructor Steve Fagiano, of Huntley. Admission is $10; $5 for students with a school ID.
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Thursday, April 01, 2010 |
MCC TO HOST "LIFE OVER CANCER" SEMINAR APRIL 7 |
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Learn how to improve quality of life during cancer treatments at "Life Over Cancer," a seminar from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7 in the McHenry County Conference Center, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. Keith Block, MD, medical director of the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment, will discuss innovative approaches to conventional treatments, nutrition and lifestyle changes that diminish treatment side effects, boost treatment effectiveness, and improve quality of life. Free and open to the public.
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Thursday, April 01, 2010 |
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS WORKSHOP FOR FAITH COMMUNITY SET APRIL 17 AT SHAH CENTER |
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A workshop to inform the faith community about how to respond in domestic violence situations will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at the Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry. Registration and continental breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m. The workshop is titled "Faith and Violence: What is Domestic Violence and What Can the Faith Community Do About it?" It is intended for pastors, lay people and anyone in the community who wants to make a difference. The program is free and open to the public.
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Thursday, April 01, 2010 |
MCC To Offer Continuing Education Art Classes This Spring |
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Express your creativity with fun and accessible art classes for all levels, including charcoal drawing, portrait drawing, acrylics or even a "green" art class-water soluble oil painting. The classes are: The Beauty of Charcoal on Fridays from April 5 through May 10; Portrait Drawing on Thursdays, April 8 through May 13; I Can Draw! on Thursdays from April 8 through May 13; Drawing and Painting on Tuesdays from April 6 through May 25; Oil Pastel Painting on Thursdays from April 8 through May 13; Acrylics for Beginners on Fridays, April 9 through May 14; and Water-Soluble Oil Painting on Fridays, April 9 through May 14.
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Thursday, April 01, 2010 |
LEARN TO WELD WITH CLASSES OFFERED BY MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE |
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Learn to weld with classes offered by McHenry County College's Corporate and Continuing Education Department. The next introductory Welding Boot Camp program meets from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 3 through May 22 and costs $1,000. The next Advanced Welding-TIG II class meets from 6 to 9:20 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday, April 6 through 22 and costs $500.
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Thursday, April 01, 2010 |
MCC TO OFFER NEW JAPANESE CULTURE CLASSES IN APRIL |
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Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with new classes offered by McHenry County College's Continuing Education Department. Learn how to conduct a unique Japanese Tea Ceremony, Mondays, April 5 through 24 or try your skill at Aikido, Mondays, April 5 through 24 or Iaido, Saturdays, April 3 through May 29. All classes will meet at Japanese Culture Institute in Lake in the Hills.
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