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VENTURA COLLEGE COMMUNITY EDUCATION • FALL 2009
Table of ConTenTs
Arts & Crafts ......................... 2 Introduction to Computer Game Mat Pilates
Beginning Watercolor Painting Making and Alice® 2.0 Easy Self-Hypnosis for
Beginning Chalk Pastels Getting Started with Your Relaxation
Macintosh® Salsamania
Fresh Fruit Bouquets
Introduction to Microsoft Tai Chi for Older, Active Adults
Digital & Hybrid Scrapbooking Word® 2003 Workshop
and Cardmaking Tune Up Your Brain, Tune Up
Introduction to Microsoft Your Life
Introduction to Digital Word® 2007 Workshop
Photography VC P.E./Health Classes for
Microsoft® Certification Community Ed. Students
Fall Landscape Photos with Preparation:
Your Digital Camera Health Careers Training ...... 12
•Microsoft® Word 2007
Jewelry Making CPR for Professional Rescuers
•Microsoft® Excel 2007
Introduction to Glass Fusing Optometric Technician Training
•Microsoft® Power-
Learn Leaded Stained Glass Pharmacy Technician Training
Point 2007
Video Jumpstart Medical Billing Training Program
•Microsoft® Outlook 2007
Beyond Birthday Candles Physical Therapy Aide Training
Quickbooks® 2009
Business & Careers .............. 3 Introductory Workshop Tools for Caregiving
Be a Special Event/Wedding Social Networking -What Every
Planner Home & Garden .................. 14
Parent Should Know
Become a Certified Loan Basic Landscape Design
Culinary ................................ 8
Signing Agent Don’t Get Scammed!
A Taste of Italy with
Become a LIve Scan Water-Wise Landscaping
Chef Fabio Viviani:
Fingerprinting Operator in
One Day •Halibut Cacciatore Language ............................ 14
•Spinach and Ricotta Beginning Conversational
Build Your Own Business Web
Gnocchi Russian
Site and Save
•New York Steak Continuing Russian
Earn Extra Income with
Joomla® •Seared Salmon
Conversational Arabic
Fast Fundraising Food and Wine Pairing at The
French for Fun - Part I
Sidecar Restaurant
Introduction to Radio and French for Fun - Part ll
Television Broadcasting Greek Cooking with
Lynn Mikelatos Japanese
Introduction to Voiceovers
Suzanne Landry: Mandarin Chinese
Managing Employee Benefits
•Winter Warming Stews Everyday Italian
Moneymaking Using Your
Home Computer •Smart Carbs Cooking Survival Spanish
Notary Public Training in a Day! Dance.................................... 9 Survival Spanish - Part II
Raising Alpacas - An Beginning Belly Dancing OCCUPATIONAL SPANISH:
Investment in the Good Life Intermediate/Advanced Belly •Spanish for 911/Dispatch
Start Your Own Used Car Salsa 101
Business and Work from •Spanish for Banking
Beginning East Coast Swing
Home •Spanish for Corrections
Beginning West Coast Swing
Starting Your Own Business? •Spanish for Customer Service
The Laws You Need to Know Introduction to Ballroom
Dancing •Spanish for EMS and Fire
Computer .............................. 6 •Spanish for Healthcare
VC Dance Classes for
Beginning Excel® 2003 Community Ed. Students •Spanish for Law Enforcement
Beginning Excel® 2007 Zumba Fitness for Beginners •Spanish for Park Rangers
Your First Computer Class
Moving Forward with Your Health & Fitness ................. 11 •Spanish for Real Estate
Macintosh® A Spa Sampler •Spanish for Teachers
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Kaleidoscope
VENTURA COLLEGE COMMUNITY EDUCATION • FALL 2009
Table of ConTenTs
Literature and Writing ......... 15 Recreation .......................... 19 Identity Theft Protection and
Recovery
Basic Grant Writing Basic Foil Fencing for Adults
Solar Solutions for Home and
From Writer to Author: Paths to Private Pilot Ground School Office
Getting Published Canine College - A Basic Class Youth .................................. 21
in Good Manners
Money and Investing ........... 18 Basic Foil Fencing for Kids -
Puppy Preschool Ages 12-17
Retirement Planning Today -
The Best is Yet to Come Special Interest ................... 20 Guitar for Kids - Ages 6-12
Create the Ultimate Life You Top Ten Secrets of the SAT
Music .................................. 18
Want to Lead SAT Preparation
African Drumming
Dating, Relating, and Romance Online Education ................. 21
Beginning Guitar
in Ventura County Traffic School / Driver’s
Jammin’-Blues, Jazz, Rock Education........................ 20
Ghosts and Haunted Houses in
Piano Your Teachers Never Ventura County Registration Form ............... 24
Taught You How To Be Your Own Private Registration Information ..... 25
Violin Workshop Investigator Map........................ back cover
VCCCD boaRD of TRUsTees
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Robert O. Huber, Chair; Stephen P Blum, Esq., Vice Chair; Larry O. Miller, Ph.D., Trustee;
Cheryl Heitmann, Trustee; Arturo D. Hernández, Trustee; Nick Turner, Student Trustee
Administration: James M. Meznek, Ph.D., Chancellor/Secretary to the Board
KaleIDosCoPe sTaff
Karen Gorback, Ph.D. Eileen Crump
Assistant Dean, Community & Community Education Assistant
Economic Development Alisa Sparkia Moore, Esq.
Dora Hartman Public Information Officer
Community Education Specialist Christina L. Garcia
Graphics Data Technician
Community Education classes are for information and enjoyment; they do not necessarily reflect
the views or policies of Ventura College or the Ventura County Community College District. Classes
offering medical and legal content are for general informational use and are not meant to provide
financial, legal, or medical advice for any specific circumstance. For questions or comments about
the Kaleidoscope, please call the Ventura College Community Education Office at 805-654-6459. This
schedule is available in alternate formats.
The absence of a company’s name, logo, or trademark does not constitute a waiver of any and all
intellectual property rights that any corporation has established in any product, feature, service name,
or logo.
Parking: Parking on campus at Ventura College is by permit only. At Ventura College, you may
purchase a day pass for $1.00 at either the Information Kiosk in front of the Administration Building
or in the East Campus Parking Lot. Cars without permits or passes will be ticketed. Parking permits
are not needed for Friday night or weekend classes at either campus. Parking at 71 Day Road (ICPD)
at Ventura College is always free. Please do not park next door in the CAPS parking lot. Parking in
handicap spaces always requires a valid handicap placard.
PERIODICAL STATEMENT
The Ventura College Community Education Kaleidoscope USPS 025-174, Issue Fall, 2009, Number 2, is
published four times a year: January, April, July and October by the Ventura County Community College
District with administrative offices at 255 W. Stanley Ave, Suite 150, Ventura, CA 93001. Periodicals Postage
Paid at Ventura, CA and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send Kaleidoscope address changes
to 71 Day Road, Ventura, CA 93003.
Ventura College Community Education • 805-654-6459 • Fall 2009 1
Arts & Crafts
Jewelry makIng
IntroductIon to dIgItal Learn the basics of jewelry design to make beautiful
PhotograPhy pieces in class such as earrings and bracelets.
If you have a love/hate relationship with Materials include: silver-foil, crackled and hand-
your digital camera, spend a few hours with painted Indian glass beads, pearls and shells.
professional photographer Andreina Diaz learning OPTIONAL $35 materials for jewelry supplies
how to get the most out of your digital camera. and OPTIONAL $7.00 rental fee is payable to
You will learn about the best features of digital the instructor. First night only please arrive at
cameras, as well as how to store and share 5:45pm.
pictures. The class will not focus on how to use
a specific manufacturer’s camera; however, you Date: 2 Mon., Sept. 21 – Sept. 28
will learn what you need to know to understand Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
your own camera. So, bring your camera and Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Training Room
manual, if you have one. OPTIONAL $5.00 Instructor: Lisette Davies Ward Fee: $59
materials fee is payable to instructor. learn leaded staIned glass
Date: Saturday, September 26 By the end of this class, you will be able to prepare
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm a pattern for fabricating a leaded, stained glass
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 3, Room 1 window, including the selection, cut and shape of
Instructor: Andreina Diaz Fee: $49 stained glass, how to fit the glass together using
lead came, and then how to putty, clean and polish
Fall landscaPe Photos wIth your your piece of art. Your finished product will be
dIgItal camera a stained glass window approximately 12”x14”.
Take your photography to the next level by OPTIONAL $40 materials fee is payable to
learning how to capture the colors of fall instructor.
with your digital camera. Learn basic camera
techniques to use with any digital camera, along Date: 5 Saturdays, Sept. 12, - Oct. 10
with exposure, lighting and image composition. Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
So, bring your camera and let’s get ready to Location: Calico Art Glass Studio, 4587 Telephone Rd.,
capture the colors of fall!! OPTIONAL $5.00 #101, Ventura
materials fee is payable to instructor. Instructor: John Tarca Fee: $99
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm BegInnIng chalk Pastels
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 3, Room 1 Pastels are a wonderful art medium that anyone
Instructor: Andreina Diaz Fee: $49 can learn to use! You’ll follow along with the
instructor and leave the class with a work of
art! No drawing skills required. OPTIONAL $10
Fresh FruIt Bouquets equipment fee for renting a complete pastel
If you like flowers, you'll love fruit! Create a unique kit is payable to instructor. Check-in and set
fresh fruit bouquet or centerpiece for any occasion. up begins at 9:15am. Class begins promptly
Fresh fruit provided. Bring a cutting board, a at 9:30am.
paring knife, a head of iceberg lettuce and a Date: Saturday, September 26
basket in which the lettuce will fit. OPTIONAL Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
$15 materials fee is payable to instructor. Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 4
Date: Saturday, September 12 Instructor: Tom Winans Fee: $49
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm BegInnIng watercolor PaIntIng
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 4 If you’ve always wanted to try watercolors, now
Instructor: Pam Williams Fee: $49 is your chance! Each student will complete a
IntroductIon to glass FusIng small, attractive landscape or seascape. This is
Calling all craft lovers! If you've never tried glass an excellent class for beginners. No drawing or
fusion, this is your chance! Learn how to cut and prior painting experience required. OPTIONAL $10
shape glass in a variety of colors which will be equipment fee is payable to instructor. Check in
fused in a kiln to create your own, unique piece and set up begins at 9:15am.
of art for your home or office. OPTIONAL $25 Date: Saturday, August 29
materials fee is payable to instructor. Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Date: Saturday, September 26 Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 4
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Instructor: Tom Winans Fee: $49
Location: Calico Art Glass Studio, Ventura
Instructor: Ken Beem Fee: $49
For instructor bio’s, please see website: www.CommunityEd.VenturaCollege.edu
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Arts and Crafts
VIdeo JumPstart
NEW Beyond BIrthday candles
NEW
Now is your chance to learn how to use a "Hey, you have to see this!" Take this
basic home video camera for memorable family new class to learn how to shoot the most
gatherings, events, and vacation videos. Once interesting scenes, use the best camera angles
you get the new video camera, or dust off the and capture compelling audio content to take
one you have had just sitting around, this is your home videos to the next level! You can do
the jumpstart you need to get out and start it! OPTIONAL $2.00 materials fee is payable
shooting. OPTIONAL $2.00 materials fee is to instructor.
payable to instructor. Date: 2 Sat., Sept. 12 and 26
Date: 2 Sat., August 22 and 29 Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 3A
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 3A Instructor: Gretchen Biasotti Fee: $59
Instructor: Gretchen Biasotti Fee: $59
dIgItal & hyBrId scraPBookIng and cardmakIng
Got lots of digital photos? Need inexpensive, personalized holiday cards and gifts? Don’t have a lot of time
or money? Join us as we demonstrate how easy it is to make beautiful, personalized gifts with your digital
photos, using your computer and Photoshop Elements®. You will learn how to organize and edit your digital
photos (including an easy trick to lose 10 lbs), make digital scrapbook pages, cards, clocks and other fun
projects. Class includes digital supplies to make 3 different holiday cards. OPTIONAL $39 materials fee is
payable to instructor.
Date: Wednesday, September 16 Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Training Room
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Instructor: Patty Debowski Fee: $49
Business
Free Consulting, Worth a Fortune
They say that you can’t get something for nothing, but at the SBDC you actually can. The SBDC’s highly
qualified consultants provide free business counseling to Ventura County small businesses. Thanks to the Small
Business Administration, California Community Colleges and Ventura College, newly established and start-up
small business owners can get great one-on-one assistance in polishing up their business skills and improving
their bottom line!
Helping Small Businesses Build Their Future
The SBDC delivers management and technical support for your business using proven strategies that address
today’s business climate. Affordable workshops provide fast, on-target information that can help build your
business to what you want it to be. The next to a class indicates that it is recommended by the SBDC.
Click or call today! www.vcsbdc.com or 805-648-8925.
managIng emPloyee BeneFIts IntroductIon to VoIceoVers
Learn the basics of managing Listen! Whether it’s the car radio or announcements
employee benefits, including workers’
NEW in the airport -- you’re listening to voiceover artists!
compensation, differences in HMO-PPO-POS plans, You can do it too! Take this class to learn the type
paid time off, and disability and life insurance of training required for the business and how to
plans. This is an excellent class for experienced HR get a foot in the door. Each student will have the
professionals who want a quick update in the area opportunity to try a piece of commercial copy on
of employee benefits or new HR administrators who the microphone. What fun!
need to pick up the basics as quickly as possible. Date: Saturday, September 12
Now is your chance! Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Date: Wednesday, September 16 Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 4
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm Instructor: Joyce Castellanos Fee: $49
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Training Room
Instructor: Julie Salinas Fee: $69
Ventura College Community Education • 805-654-6459 • Fall 2009 3
Business and Careers
notary PuBlIc traInIng In a day! raIsIng alPacas -- an
This intensive, day-long class will equip you InVestment In the good lIFe
with everything you need to know to become If you’re looking for an investment that looks
a safe and effective notary. Notary Public back at you with big, brown eyes, you might
Seminars, Inc., teaches you how to pass the want to consider alpaca farming! Spend a
state exam that must be taken every 4 years; morning with alpaca farmer Cindy Harris to
prevent potential lawsuits; keep a journal and learn the how-to’s and strategies necessary
fill out certificates; solve challenging problems; to becoming an alpaca farmer either on your
become a more valuable employee; make own property of by boarding your animals.
additional income; provide customer service Learn how to select alpacas and make a profit.
for your business or organization; or start your What fun! OPTIONAL $5.00 materials fee is
own business. Class includes a practice notary payable to instructor.
exam. OPTIONAL $30 materials fee is payable
Date Saturday, August 29
to instructor. If you would like to take the
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
notary test, the state proctored exam will
Location: Harris Ranch,
be offered immediately following the class.
7660 Bradley Road, Somis
Bring a check or money order payable to the
Instructor: Cindy Harris
Secretary of State for $40, current driver’s
Fee: $49
license with picture I.D. or state issued I.D.
card, and a No. 2 pencil and a 2x2 passport
photo. PLEASE NOTE: Be sure to arrive early. BuIld your own BusIness
Due to state regulations, no one will be weBsIte and saVe
admitted to the classroom after 8:30am. If you are in business, you need a website.
Date: Saturday, August 29 You don't have to be a programmer to design
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm professional looking and cost-effective websites that
Location: Ventura College, UV-1 can cost as little at $5.00 a month. Learn how to
Instructor: Notary Public Seminars staff select the best Web design criteria; how to make
Fee: $119 the site user-friendly; how to get a shopping cart
for which you pay only upon sales; and how to
Become a certIFIed loan link with Internet search engines to make sure you
sIgnIng agent can be found. No website development experience
The surge in refinances means more work for
necessary. OPTIONAL $30 materials fee is
notaries. Take this class to learn how to notarize
payable to instructor.
loan document packages, as well as how to get
your foot in the door and become a successful Date: Monday, September 28
loan document specialist. Bonus—free listing Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
of 50 loan-signing companies. OPTIONAL Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 4
$40 materials fee for a book and $20 for a Instructor: Mike Rounds Fee: $49
certificate is payable to instructor. moneymakIng usIng your home
Date: Saturday, September 12 comPuter
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Did you know that there are more than 120 different
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Training Room businesses that you can run from your computer?
Instructor: Notary Public Seminars staff You don’t need a big investment to start any of
Fee: $69 these businesses—just the information in this
seminar that shows you which businesses are hot,
Be a sPecIal eVent/weddIng how you can take advantage of them, including
Planner information on businesses based on skills you
If you have a knack for organizing and love a good already have, skills you can teach yourself, software
party, take this popular class to learn how to earn and/or hardware you can purchase, and skills that
extra money as a special event/party planner! Join require formal training and/or talent. This course
Farla Binder, Party Planner for the Stars, to learn includes training on how to expertly search the
how to: 1) Coordinate a stress-free event; 2) Create Internet for additional information and resources to
a budget and timeline; 3) Find unique locations; assist you in creating a new life-style opportunity
4) Design creative invitations and announcements; that will allow you to make money your own way.
5) Create events that guests will remember and OPTIONAL $30 materials fee is payable to
cherish. OPTIONAL $25 materials fee is payable instructor.
to instructor. Date: Monday, September 28
Date: Thursday, September 24 Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 3, Room 1
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Training Room Instructor: Nancy Miller Fee: $49
Instructor: Farla Binder Fee: $49
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Business and Careers
startIng your own BusIness? earn extra Income wIth NEW
the laws you need to know Joomla®
If you are thinking about starting a business, you Start your own Internet-based business with
won't want to miss this class. Do you go with Joomla®, a free, content management system
a limited partnership, a sole proprietorship, a which allows users to turn ideas into profits with
corporation? Should you buy into a franchise? What their own business websites. Your instructor notes
sorts of licenses will you need? Make your life that she had no prior web design before discovering
and your decisions easier by spending a morning Joomla®. If Harmoni can do it, so can you!
with Attorney Michael Chulak who will explain the Date: Mon. & Wed., Aug. 31 and Sept. 2
laws you need to know when starting your own Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
business. Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 3
Date: Saturday, September 26 Instructor: Harmoni McGlothlin Fee: $59
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Telecenter Become a lIVe scan
Instructor: Michael Chulak Fee: $49 FIngerPrIntIng
start your own used car oPerator In one day
BusIness and work From home Looking for a new career or a way to earn extra
Love cars? Ever dreamed of running your own money? Train to become a live scan operator
wholesale business? Spend a day with Ron Willis (fingerprint roller) for the Department of Justice.
and learn how to make money selling wholesale Your class will provide you with hands-on
cars from home, or simply purchase cars for your experience using live scan equipment, as well
friends, family or yourself. Learn how and where as instruction in filling out appropriate forms.
to buy at wholesale and sell at retail for serious By the end of the class, you will have learned
profits. This class will prepare you to obtain a DMV how to become certified and start your own
Auto Dealer License. OPTIONAL $10 materials fee business! OPTIONAL $25 materials fee in cash
is payable to instructor. is payable to instructor.
Date: Saturday, September 12 Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 3, Room 1 Location: V.C., 71 Day Road, Room 3A
Instructor: Ronald Willis Fee: $59 Instructor: Mickey Brown Fee: $59
Fast FundraIsIng
Do you want to maximize your proceeds for your favorite non-profit? Fall is the best time of the year to
raise funds, so come and learn how to do fundraising that is fast, effective and that focuses on your
mission. Federal stimulus dollars are available if you know how to write a solid grant application. Enroll
today! OPTIONAL $15 materials fee is payable to instructor.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 3
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 4
Instructor: Katherine Wertheim Fee: $49
IntroductIon to radIo NEW
and tV BroadcastIng
If you’ve always wondered how to break into
broadcasting, spend a few hours with industry
insider Jason Jeffries and learn how to get a job
in the industry and keep it—even during tough
times. In addition, you’ll learn how to make your
first demo tape and will receive a free copy of
Jason’s Radio and TV booklet. What fun!
Date: Saturday, October 3
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 3A
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Instructor: Jason Jeffries Fee: $49
For instructor bio’s, please see website: www.CommunityEd.VenturaCollege.edu
Ventura College Community Education • 805-654-6459 • Fall 2009 5
Computers
socIal networkIng - what NEW quIckBooks® 2009 Introductory
eVery Parent should know workshoP
Facebook, tweeting, and texting. It’s time to learn If you have never used QuickBooks® and want a
about social networking. Spend an evening with quick, six-hour introduction, enroll today, as space
Ventura College Director of Technical Services Rick goes quickly in this popular class. Students will
Shaw for a demonstration and discussion about learn about bank account transactions, business
your kids' favorite social networks, what they are, forms, reports, budgets, and writing and printing
how to use them, and conversation starters to checks. Visit our website at www.CommunityEd.
help your kids make good decisions about social venturacollege.edu and click on the class for
networking. student guide information.
Date: Monday, October 5 Date: Friday, August 28
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Computer Room 3 Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Computer Room 3
Instructor: Rick Shaw Fee: $49 Instructor: Charlene Warinner Fee: $89
Computer Basics for Beginners
your FIrst comPuter class IntroductIon to mIcrosoFt word®
If you have put off learning about your computer, 2003 workshoP
now is the time. In YOUR FIRST COMPUTER Do you want to create, edit format and print
CLASS you will have fun learning basic computer documents and have fun while learning these
skills even if you've never touched a computer basic features? Then this hands-on class is
before. By the end of this class, you will know for you! First, we will learn word processing
basic computer terms. At the end of YOUR FIRST basics and the Word window. Then, we will
COMPUTER CLASS you will have learned how to create a document, make corrections, add font
use a mouse, the difference between hardware styles and font colors, and change fonts and
and software, the difference between the title bar, font sizes. Finally, we will format and print the
and tool bars; what’s on a computer desktop; document.
and saving and printing the things you’ve created. Date: Thursday, September 10
Space fills quickly in this popular class, so enroll Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
today! Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 3 Fee: $49
Date: Thursday, August 27 BegInnIng excel® 2003
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm Excel® is a must for every person who uses
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 3 Fee: $59 spreadsheets for business or at home. In this
IntroductIon to mIcrosoFt word® beginning class, you will calculate and organize
2007 workshoP sample data. You will learn how to open, close,
Do you want to create, edit, format, and print save, and print your workbooks. You will also
documents and have fun while learning these learn how to enter, edit, move and copy data; use
basic features? Then this hands-on class is for powerful Excel® features; and create and Excel®
you! We will create a document, make corrections, chart. Don’t put it off any longer!
and add font styles and colors. Want to write Date: Thursday, September 17
letters to friends or even a book? You can do it Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
with Microsoft Word®! Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 3 Fee: $89
Date: Thursday, August 27 BegInnIng excel® 2007
Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm If you have updated to Excel® 2007 take this
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 3 Fee: $49 class. Excel® is a must for every person who
uses spreadsheets for business or at home.
In this beginning class, you will calculate and
organize sample data. You will learn how to open,
close, save, and print your workbooks. You will
also learn how to enter, edit, move, and copy
data; use powerful Excel® features; and create
an Excel® chart. Get started now!
Date: Friday, September 18
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Jan Schuette Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 3 Fee: $89
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Computers
Microsoft® 2007 Office NEW
Certification Preparation Series
mIcrosoFt word® 2007 mIcrosoFt PowerPoInt® 2007
certIFIcatIon PreParatIon certIFIcatIon PreParatIon
Bolster your resumé and your employability with Take your PowerPoint® presentations to the
Microsoft Certifications. This intensive weekend next level with this weekend class in Microsoft
is designed for administrative office professionals PowerPoint® 2007 Certification Preparation. If
and others with a working knowledge of Microsoft you need to do presentations for your business
Word® applications. or organization, learn to make the most of the
powerful, presentation program. If you are a job
Date: Sat., & Sun., Sept. 12 & Sept. 13 seeker, add this certification to your resume to
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm enhance your employability!
mIcrosoFt excel® 2007 Date: Sat., & Sun., Oct. 3 & Oct. 4
certIFIcatIon PreParatIon Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Take this new, intensive weekend course to master
your basic Excel® skills and/or prepare for the mIcrosoFt outlook® 2007
Microsoft Excel® 2007 certification examination. certIFIcatIon PreParatIon
As more and more businesses are opting to use
Date: Sat., & Sun., Sept. 26 & Sept. 27 Microsoft Outlook®, administrative professionals
Time: 9:00am- 5:00pm and others will need to become even more
proficient with this application. Take this new class
CERTIFICATION PREPARATION to improve your Outlook® skills and prepare, if you
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 3 choose, for the certification exam.
Instructor: Erik Amerikaner Date: Sat., & Sun., Oct. 10 & Oct. 11
Fee: $139 each class Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Please purchase and bring textbooks to class. Visit our website
www.CommunityEd.Venturacolege.edu and click on class titles for textbooks and testing information.
Turn your ideas into games! NEW
IntroductIon to comPuter game makIng and alIce® 2.0
If you love gaming and have always wanted to learn how to create one of your own, now is your
chance! Learn the basics of game making along with Alice® 2.0 to develop your own game concept
into the best computer game in the universe! So if you have basic knowledge of Windows, or a Mac,
enroll early in this new class, as space is limited.
Date: 4 Thurs., Sept. 3 – 24 Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 3
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Instructor: Erik Amerikaner Fee: $119
gettIng started wIth your moVIng Forward wIth your macIntosh®
macIntosh® Are you comfortable using your Mac, but feel
Are you new to the Mac, or are you just feeling like you might not be getting the most out of
a little lost? You will be introduced to many tips your Mac experience? This class picks up where
and techniques that will allow you to use your the first class leaves off, introducing topics
Mac more productively, and to have more fun. such as basic networking, file sharing, and
You'll learn about the Mac Finder, as well as how intermediate troubleshooting techniques. This
to use the Dock, Spotlight, Systems Preferences, class also provides an introduction to the best
Dashboard, and Expose, as well as many other and most useful features of Apple’s iLife suite
great hidden features of the Mac. You’ll also get including iPhoto, iTunes, iCal, and Address Book,
a free handbook of nifty keyboard shortcuts that along with more advanced features of Apple Mail
will help you become more productive. This is a and Safari. This is a lecture/demonstration class,
lecture/demonstration class, so no computer is so no computer is needed, but laptop owners are
needed, but laptop owners may bring their Macs. encouraged to bring their Macs to class.
Date: Saturday, September 26 Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Training Room Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Training Room
Instructor: Mitch Stone Fee: $49 Instructor: Mitch Stone Fee: $49
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Culinary
A Taste of Italy
wIth cheF FaBIo VIVIanI
all classes held at cafe Firenze
563 w. los angeles ave., moorpark
9:30am to 1:00pm • $49 each class
Seared Salmon
saturday, august 22
Join Top Chef finalist Fabio Viviani, Executive Chef and owner of Cafe Firenze, to learn how to prepare
delicious and unique Italian delicacies that will amaze your friends and family at your next party! This
class features: Eggplant Caponata, Fabio’s Famous Gnocchi, and Seared Salmon with Roasted Ramps
and Salsa Verde. A $20 food and beverage fee is payable to instructor.
Halibut Cacciatore
saturday, octoBer 10
Come relax and enjoy one of life’s greatest pleasures -- Italian cuisine. Executive Chef and owner of
Cafe Firenze Fabio Viviani will swiftly transport you to Italy by showing you how to prepare Roasted
Butternut Squash Soup with Pancetta and Sour Cream Halibut Cacciatore, Olives, Red onion and fresh
Tomato. (Award winning recipe) and Espresso Creme Brulée. A $20 food and beverage fee is payable
to instructor.
Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi
saturday, octoBer 24
Spend a wonderful Saturday morning with Top Chef finalist Chef Fabio Viviani. The menu includes
Roasted Marinated Artichoke Bruschetta, Leek and Sweet Potato Soup with Fried Shallots, Spinach and
Ricotta gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage (Award Winning Recipe). A $20 food and beverage fee is
payable to instructor.
New York Steak
saturday, noVemBer 14
Learn to create a real Italian menu for your very special occasions to celebrate with friends and family
from Executive Chef and owner of Cafe Firenze Fabio Viviani. Featuring Seared Scallops with Leeks,
Potato and Sausage, Fabio’s Famous Ricotta and Spinach Dumpling and New York Steak with Fennel
Orange Salad in Braised Pistachio Demi Glace. A $20 food and beverage fee is payable to instructor.
Wine tasting Food Pairing
Food and Wine Pairing at the Sidecar
Join sauté Chef Amy Madsen for a delectable fall evening of wine tasting and pairing with a yummy
variety of cheeses, fruits, nuts, meats and desserts. Rather than rules, you will learn to discover the
pairing you enjoy the most, with attention to a wine’s sweetness, tannin, acidity, oak and alcohol. Over
21, please. A $20 food and beverage fee payable to instructor.
Date: Monday, September 14 Location: Sidecar Restaurant, 3029 E. Main Street, Ventura
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Instructor: Amy Madsen Fee: $49
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Culinary
Saturdays with Suzanne Landry
smart carB cookIng wInter warmIng stews
Have you tried the no-carb diets only to end Yum! Learn to prepare hearty meal-in-one
up eating your way through a pound of pasta wonderful stews featuring organic chicken
at the end of the week? WE NEED CARBS and beef. Healthy, California style dishes will
for energy but what are the best choices? please the whole family. Bison & Bean Chili
Energizing complex carbohydrates can help to with Cornbread, Butternut Squash and Spicy
lower cholesterol, regulate the system and may Cilantro Sausage Stew, Yummy Lamb Stew with
even help shed unwanted pounds. Learn about seven Veggies, and Creamy Chicken Stew with
smart “glycemic choices” that can help you Biscuits. A $12 food and beverage fee will
enjoy food again without feeling deprived. We be paid to the instructor at the time of the
will prepare and enjoy Herbed Lentil Soup with class.
Smoked Turkey; Rocky Road Rice; Quinoa Stir Date: Saturday, October 3
Fry Veggies; Wild Rice Pilaf with Pecans and Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Apple; Rosemary Root Vegetables and more!. Location: Ventura College, Guthrie Hall
A $12 food and beverage fee is payable to Instructor: Suzanne Landry Fee: $49
instructor.
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Ventura College, Guthrie Hall
Instructor: Suzanne Landry Fee: $49
greek cookIng wIth lynn mIkelatos
Spend a relaxing fall afternoon with Lynn Mikelatos, owner of The Greek at the Harbor Restaurant in a
hands-on cooking session. Students will prepare Avgolemeno (chicken lemon soup), Dolmades (stuffed grape
leaves), and Galataboureko (a custard dessert) and more. Wine will be included with the light dinner (must
be 21). A $15 food and beverage fee is payable to the instructor for a light meal at the end of the
class.
Date: Wednesday, September 23
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: The Greek Restaurant, 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Instructor: Lynn Mikelatos Fee: $49
Dance
BegInnIng Belly dancIng IntermedIate Belly dance
It's beautiful! It's fun! And it's fantastic If you've taken a beginning class, grab your
exercise! This beginning belly dance class finger cymbals and enroll in this intermediate
will introduce you to a full range of options class! Wear comfortable exercise clothing and
for belly dance styles. Veils and Zills bring a scarf to wrap around your hips.
(finger cymbals) will be introduced. Wear Date: 6 Sat., Aug. 29 – Oct. 17
comfortable exercise clothing and bring NO CLASS 9/05 & 9/19
a scarf to wrap around your hips! Be Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
prepared to dance barefoot and have fun! Location: Ventura College, AEC-Dance Studio,
Date: 6 Sat., Aug. 29 – Oct. 17 Room C102
NO CLASS 9/5 & 9/19 Instructor: Marie Stowe
Time: 9:30am - 10:25am Fee: $69
Location: Ventura College, AEC-Dance Studio,
Room C102
Instructor: Marie Stowe
Fee: $69
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Dance
Taking dance lessons has
never been easier!
BegInnIng west coast swIng BegInnIng east coast swIng
Move and groove as you learn the basics of this East Coast Swing is a popular, fun swing done
bluesy and modern style of swing. Meet new friends to big band, blues and contemporary music. Get
and dance to your favorite R&B sounds. You’ll love out on the floor and have fun! Great for adults
it! No partner needed. Leather-soled shoes are and teens. No partner needed. We rotate in
recommended. class. Singles and couples welcome. Dress in
Date: 6 Sat., Aug. 29 – Oct. 10 comfortable clothing, wear leather or suede
NO CLASS 9/05/09 bottom shoes. OPTIONAL $10 materials fee is
Time: 11:30am - 12:25pm payable to instructor.
Location: Connexions Dance Studio, 275 S. Laurel St., Date: 6 Thurs., Aug. 27 – Oct. 1
Ventura Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructor: Louise Bretz Fee: $69 Location: House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave., Suite E, Vta.
Instructor: Patricia Monico Fee: $69
IntroductIon to Ballroom dancIng ZumBa FItness For BegInners
This dance class is perfect for the beginner. You'll Ages 16 and Up
be introduced to the basics in three dances. You Join the hottest fitness craze in the world! Let’s
will learn enough to get you on the floor at a ZUMBA! Get your body moving and burn calories
wedding, reunion, a dance party or a night on the (up to 1000 per hour!!) to Latin rhythms with
town; great place for a teen to start. No partner Zumba. Learn many exciting Latin dance steps in
needed. We rotate in class. Singles and couples this high-intensity workout class. Wear workout
welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and leather or clothing, tennis shoes or dance sneakers, and
suede bottom shoes. OPTIONAL $10 materials fee bring a hand towel to class. As always, please
is payable to instructor. check with your doctor before beginning a new
Date: 6 Thurs., Aug. 27 – Oct. 1 exercise class.
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm Date: 6 Tues., Aug. 25 – Oct. 6 (NO CLASS 9/29/09)
Location: House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave., Suite E, Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ventura Location: House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave., Suite E,
Instructor: Patricia Monico Fee: $69 Ventura
Instructor: Dale Schrichten Fee: $69
salsa 101
If you want to learn to Salsa like a star, this is your chance! You will learn basics, turns for guys and gals,
styling and great fun patterns. After this 6-week session you will be out on the dance floor with pride. No
partner needed. Couples and singles welcome, ages 16 and up. Wear comfortable clothing, and leather or
suede bottom shoes are the best. OPTIONAL $10 materials fee is payable to instructor.
Date: 6 Wed., Aug. 26 – Sept.30
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave., Suite E, Ventura
Instructor: Patricia Monico Fee: $69
Vc dance classes For communIty ed students
Some Ventura College dance classes may be available for enrollment by community education
students, if space exists after the first week of class. Community Education students do not earn
grades or college credits. DIRECTIONS: Pick up an instructor Approval Form at the Community
Education Office, 71 Day Road or on VC campus at the Learning Resource Center, room 345. Once
the instructor has signed the Approval Form, bring it back to the Community Education Office with
payment to complete the enrollment.
Fall dance classes which may accept Community Education students include: Dance Appreciation,
section 72213; Tap, section 70087; Ballet, section 70382; Jazz, section 70387 & 70399; Dance
Performance section 70400; and Directed Studies in Dance, section 76398. See the Ventura College
Fall Schedule of Classes for dates and times. Questions? Call Community Education at 654-6459.
Location: Ventura College, AEC-Dance Studio
Instructor: V.C. Staff Fee: $60
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Health & Fitness
taI chI For older, actIVe adults
Vc Pe and health classes Learn and enjoy the practice of yang style Tai Chi,
For communIty educatIon a slow, meditative exercise, one of the aspects
students of traditional Chinese medicine, practiced daily
Community members may enroll in some
by millions of people in Asia and around the
Ventura College classes in Physical Education
globe. This activity is great for improving balance
and Health with the approval of the instructor,
and coordination, freeing limiting postural habits,
if space exists after the first week of class.
and fostering mental focus. Through this study,
Community Education students do not earn
derived from martial art movements, we promote
grades or college credits.
overall vitality, increase and refine our kinesthetic
DIRECTIONS: Pick up an instructor Approval
awareness, and open the doorway to transform
Form at the Community Education Office,
limiting health conditions. Check with your doctor
71 Day Road or at the PE Office, which
before beginning any exercise class.
is located downstairs in the Athletic Event
Center. Once the instructor has signed the Date: 6 Wed., Aug. 26 – Sept. 30
Approval Form, bring it back to the Community Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Education Office with payment to complete the Location: Ventura College, AEC-Dance Studio, C-102
enrollment. Instructor: Patrick Hackney Fee: $59
Date: Mon. - Fri., Aug. 17 - Dec. 16
No Class 9/07/09
Time: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Location: Ventura College, AEC
Instructor: VC Staff Fee: $60
salsamanIa
Dance and exercise all in one with this sweaty,
high energy class that emphasizes posture and
balance. Dance and exercise to the sizzling salsa,
mambo, cha cha, merengue, gypsy rumba, cumbia, tune uP your BraIn,
and samba that will get you moving and burning NEW
tune uP your lIFe
calories while exercising both body and mind. As Spend a morning with Arnold Bresky, M.D.,
always, please check with your doctor before nationally renowned for his scientific work in
beginning a new exercise program. the field of preventive gerontology and memory
Date: 4 Sundays, Aug. 23-Sept. 20 (NO CLASS 9/6/09) improvement. Dr. Bresky is a popular speaker and
Time: 8:30am-9:30am author of Brain Tune Up – A Guide to Caring for
Location: Ventura College, AEC-Dance Studio, C-102 Yourself. Learn exercises to help keep your memory
Instructor: Maricarmen Ohara Fee: $49 strong throughout your lifetime. OPTIONAL $40
a sPa samPler materials fee is payable to instructor.
Back by popular demand! If you've always Date: Saturday, August 29
wondered what a spa experience is all about, this is Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
your chance to find out! Leave the stresses of the Location: Ventura College, SCI Building, Room 222
world behind as you drive up to Ojai for a relaxing Instructor: Arnold Bresky, M.D.
Sunday afternoon at The Oaks, at Ojai. There, you'll Fee: $49 for one or $69 for two
learn about and sample spa cuisine, as well as
practice relaxation techniques and tour the facility mat PIlates
and grounds. You'll go home happy and relaxed. If you’re ready for a slow, controlled form
of exercise, try mat Pilates! Pilates provides
Date: Sunday, September 27 simultaneous stretching and strengthening of the
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm deep abdominal and back muscles, and enhancing
Location: The Oaks, 122 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai your posture and stability to build trim, toned
Instructor: The Oaks Staff Fee: $49 bodies. Please bring a towel and an exercise mat
easy selF-hyPnosIs For relaxatIon to class.
Are you pooped but can't relax? Spend a Date: 5 Sat., Aug. 29 – Oct. 10
few calming evenings with Certified Clinical NO CLASS 9/5/09 and 9/26/09
Hypnotherapist Shirley Vinock to learn easy Time: 8:10am - 9:20am
relaxation and stress reduction techniques to bring Location: Ventura College, AEC-Dance Studio
balance back into your daily life. Ahhh! Instructor: Letitia Austin Fee: $59
Date: 3 Wed., Sept. 16 – Sept. 30
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 4
Instructor: Shirley Vinock Fee: $59
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Health Careers Training
health care careers InFormatIon meetIng
Join us for a FREE informational meeting to learn about growing careers in the healthcare industry.
We will be discussing Pharmacy Technician Training, Medical Billing Training, and Optometric
Technician Training. Call the Community Education Office today at 805-654-6459 to reserve
a seat or you may register online at communityed.venturacollege.edu.
Date: Sunday, August 16
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Ventura College, UV-Room 1 • Presenters: Julie Walton and Debbie Newcomb
oPtometrIc technIcIan traInIng NEW
Start training this fall for a terrific career. Optometric Technicians assist in testing patients' vision,
providing frame styling services, and instructing patients in contact lens handling. You will learn to
administer vision therapy programs prescribed by the licensed eye care professional. The course
combines 140-hours of classroom instruction with an off-site 120-hour externship to provide students
with a comprehensive learning experience. A $125 cancellation fee will be assessed for all refund
requests up to 5 working days before the first night of class. We cannot grant refunds after that
date.
Date: 21 Sat., Sept. 12, 2009 - March 6, 2010 (NO CLASS 11/28, 12/26, 1/02/10, 1/16/10 & 2/13/10)
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Location: VC 71 Day Road, Annex 3, Room 2
Instructor: Boston Reed Staff Fee: $2,795
Pharmacy technIcIan traInIng
Have you always wanted to work in the medical field? Train for a new, full or part-time job in a
high-demand occupation during the evening while you keep your day job! Pharmacy technicians help
pharmacists package prescriptions, maintain client records, assist with inventory and refer clients to
the pharmacist for counseling. The course combines 182 hours of classroom instruction with a 120
hour pharmacy externship. Course fee includes book, supplies, externship, and course completion
certificate. (Financing may be available and will be explained at the informational meeting. Please do
not call the Ventura College Financial Aid Office.) A $125 cancellation fee will be assessed for all
refund requests up to 5 working days before the first night of class. Refunds after that date will
not be granted.
Date: Mon., & Wed., Sept. 14, 2009 - Apr. 14, 2010 (NO CLASS 11/11, 11/25, 12/21-12/30, 1/18/10 & 2/15/10)
Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Location: Ventura College, DP-1
Instructor: Julie Walton, Pharm.D. Fee: $2,420
medIcal BIllIng traInIng
Thinking about a part-time job or full-time career as a medical biller? This class is for you! Learn to
work with a variety of basic insurance plans, as well as insurance terminology and interpretation of
insurance cards. You will also learn basic ICD9, CPT, and HCPCS coding, and will develop skills in the
completion of insurance claims for governmental, commercial and workers’ compensation insurance.
You will learn to use a computerized patient management system and become familiar with insurance
payment systems and the appeals process. What a great way to enhance your resume. Students may
cancel up to 5 business days before the start date with a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds beyond
this date. Textbook is Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Professional Billing -- 9th Edition,
by Rowell, ISBN 9781418067069, and is available through a number of online vendors, including www.
ichapters.com; www.textbook.com and www.half.com. In addition, OPTIONAL $25 materials fee is
payable to instructor. Questions? Come to the free information meeting on Sunday, August 16 from
11:00am to Noon.
Date: Tues., & Thurs., Sept. 1 - Nov. 19
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Ventura College, DP-Room 1
Instructor: Debbie Newcomb CMM, MBA Fee: $719
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Health Careers Training
TOOLS FOR CAREGIVING NEW
This new class will provide you with the skills necessary
to care for an elderly person at a residential care center,
as well as in a home setting. Instruction will help you
•understand the physical and emotional aspects of age
and decline •manage difficult behaviors •address issues
of hygiene and personal care •learn basic CPR/first aid
•recognize elder abuse and •develop communication skills
with your patient or loved one.
This class is appropriate for individuals working or
seeking employment in a residential care center, as well
as individuals providing home care to patients or family
members. This class is funded by a grant through the California Community
Colleges Chancellor's Office, Governor's 15% Workforce Investment Act Funds
for Allied Health Programs.
Date: 6 Tues., Sept. 22 - Oct. 27
Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Location: Camarillo Health Care District, 3639 Las Posas Rd., Suite 117, Lecture Room,
Camarillo
Instructor: Eileen Gold Fee: FREE
OR
Date: 4 Sat., Sept. 26 - Oct. 17
Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Location: V.C. East Campus Center, 105 Dean Drive, Room 18, Santa Paula
Instructor: Staff Fee: FREE
cPr For ProFessIonal NEW PhysIcal theraPy aIde traInIng NEW
rescuers Take the first step up the career ladder in
If you will be training for a the field of physical therapy. In this short class,
profession in the medical field, you may need you will learn to perform the common duties of
this class. Learn how to respond appropriately a physical therapy aide, office communications,
to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This basic anatomy, medical terminology, record keeping
class includes the use of an automated external and resume/job search techniques. Students are
defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim of cardiac encouraged to wear scrubs to class. Textbook:
arrest. Bring a self-addressed mailing envelope for Physical Therapy Aide by Roberta Weiss, may
certification card. For a list of supplies, please go be purchased either used or new from online
to www.CommunityEd.Venturacollege.edu, click vendors. Additional $50 (approx.) materials fee
on course title and read Special Notes. A $35 is payable to instructor.
materials fee is payable to instructor. Date: Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 15 - Oct. 22
Date: Saturday, September 12 Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 4
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 4 Instructor: Dr. Barbara Doreo Fee: $359
Instructor: Julie Freeman Fee: $79
For instructor bio’s, please see website: www.CommunityEd.VenturaCollege.edu
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Home & Garden
water-wIse landscaPIng BasIc landscaPe desIgn
Even with a drought, you can still have a beautiful Flowers and lawns and trees, oh my! Students
garden! Learn how to use drought-tolerant plants, will learn basic landscape design techniques in
along with moisture-conserving techniques for this fun and informal workshop. Learn to draw a
existing landscaping. Have a beautiful yard while small landscape design for any area of your yard.
saving water and money! OPTIONAL $5.00 OPTIONAL $5.00 materials fee is payable to
materials fee is payable to instructor. instructor.
Date: Saturday, October 3 Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Training Room Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Training Room
Instructor: John Windsor Fee: $49 Instructor: John Windsor Fee: $49
don’t get scammed! NEW
If you are planning a home or office improvement project, you need this class! Spend a Saturday morning
with professional contractor Ron Villarreal and save yourself a lot of aggravation down the road. Learn the
rules with which contractors must comply, and make your next improvement project an enjoyable experience.
Bring lots of questions!
Date: Saturday, August 29
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 3, Room 2
Instructor: Ron Villareal Fee: $49
Language
French For Fun - Part I
BegInnIng conVersatIonal russIan PARLEZ VOUS FRANCAIS? Travel to the City
Whether for business or pleasure, take a few of Lights without ever leaving Ventura! Learn
hours this fall to start learning Russian! You simple French vocabulary, easy expressions,
will learn pronunciation, vocabulary, basic and practical conversations to use in travel,
conversation, and a bit of the wonderful culture restaurants, and other everyday situations.
of this vast country. OPTIONAL $10 materials OPTIONAL $10 materials fee is payable to
fee is payable to instructor. instructor.
Date: 6 Wed., Sept. 2 - Oct. 7 Date: 6 Wed., Sept. 2 - Oct. 7
Time: 5:30pm - 6:50pm Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Ventura College, K-4 Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 3A
Instructor: David McCarley Fee: $89 Instructor: Elsa Allred Fee: $89
contInuIng russIan French For Fun - Part II
This class is for students who have had a brief Now that you've learned a few basics, it's time
introduction to Russian, are familiar with its to practice some more! As they say, practice
alphabet, and want to refresh and expand their makes perfect, so escape to France one night
conversational skills. OPTIONAL $10 materials a week at Ventura College and join us for the
fee is payable to instructor. fun! OPTIONAL $10 materials fee is payable
Date: 6 Wed., Oct. 14 - Nov. 18 to instructor.
Time: 5:30pm - 6:50pm Date: 6 Wed., Oct. 14 - Nov. 18
Location: Ventura College, K-4 Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Instructor: David McCarley Fee: $89 Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Training Room
Instructor: Elsa Allred Fee: $89
JaPanese
Whether you are planning a trip to Japan or want to communicate better with Japanese-speaking friends and
colleagues, you won't want to miss this popular class! Topics include pronunciation, vocabulary, a bit of
grammar, lots of conversation practice, and background on the culture of Japan. OPTIONAL $7.00 materials
fee is payable to the instructor.
Date: 6 Mon. Aug. 17 - Sept. 28
NO CLASS 9/7/09
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Conference, Room 4
Instructor: Setsumi Kojima Fee: $89
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Language
mandarIn chInese conVersatIonal araBIc
Have you always wanted to learn just a bit of Whether for business or travel, this beginning
Chinese? Now is your chance! Learn simple class will focus on simplified spoken Arabic that is
Mandarin Chinese words and phrases in this fun, understood in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, and
interactive class with lots of handouts, videos, and most of the Arabic speaking world. You will learn
in-class practice. OPTIONAL $10 materials fee is how to communicate when greeting friends, while
payable to instructor. at the airport, in a restaurant, and when shopping.
Date: 6 Thurs., Sept. 10 - Oct. 15 Class includes reading and writing. Former and new
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm students welcome. OPTIONAL $10 materials fee is
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 3, Room 1 payable to instructor.
Instructor: Irene Sy Fee: $89 Date: 6 Sat., Sept. 12 - Oct. 24
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
surVIVal sPanIsh Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Telecenter
This class is for the busy professional, business Instructor: Mariam Humeid Fee: $59
person, or traveler who needs to learn a little eVeryday ItalIan
Spanish. It is also for the employer or employee Have you always wanted to learn the dolce
who needs a quick lesson. This beginning level Italian language? This is the perfect occasion
class will concentrate on easy conversational to start! Learn basic conversational skills and
Spanish and key phrases to communicate daily survival vocabulary to use for travel or just for
needs, such as ordering food in a restaurant, fun, including expressions of courtesy, weather,
shopping in a foreign country, or communicating days and months, health, family, food, and most
at work. OPTIONAL $10 materials fee is common activities. The class will focus on speaking
payable to instructor. and listening to Italian with reinforcement through
Date: 6 Wed., Aug. 26 - Sept. 30 reading and writing. OPTIONAL $10 materials fee
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm payable to instructor.
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Telecenter Date: 6 Fri., Sept. 4 - Oct. 9
Instructor: Angel Rocha Fee: $89 Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
surVIVal sPanIsh-Part II Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Conference, Room 4
Hola! Take your skills to the next level with Instructor: Carla Pattone Fee: $89
conversations, vocabulary, and correct usage.
You’ll survive your next trip to beautiful Mexico
with Survival Spanish! OPTIONAL $10 materials
fee is payable to instructor.
Date: 6 Wed., Oct. 7 - Nov. 11
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 3, Room 2
Instructor: Angel Rocha Fee: $89
Literature and Writing
From wrIter to author: Paths to BasIc grant wrItIng
gettIng PuBlIshed Could your non-profit organization or school
If you’re a writer yearning to publish, this use extra funds to support special projects?
workshop is for you! Explore the changing world Every year millions of dollars in grants become
of publishing, including print on demand, self- available through government resources and private
publishing, vanity publishing, electronic publishing foundations. You can access these resources if you
and independent publishing. You will learn the know how to write an effective grant application.
advantages and challenges of each format and the Take this popular class to learn how to search
next steps to take in order to make the right choice for appropriate funding sources, grantsmanship
work best for you. terminology, the steps necessary to develop a
Date: Saturday, September 26 grant application, and the common pitfalls to avoid.
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm If you want to obtain grants for your non-profit
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Conference, Room 4 organization or school, this workshop is for you.
Instructor: Leigh Melander Fee: $49 This class is NOT for personal scholarships,
home improvement, or private business grants.
OPTIONAL $5.00 materials fee is payable to
instructor.
Date: Tues., Thurs., Sept. 15 & Sept. 17
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 4
Instructor: Gary Van Meter Fee: $59
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Occupational Spanish Online
Finally!
•Online Spanish courses
customized for your
profession.
•Learn job-specific Spanish
phrases you can begin
using immediately at work.
•Only $99 for six months,
unlimited online access.
occupational spanish online classes NEW
If you work in Ventura County, this is your opportunity to learn functional,
conversational Spanish skills to improve communication both within your
organization and with members of the community. If you are a job seeker in
Ventura County, take the opportunity to enhance your employability by learning
occupational-specific, conversational Spanish.
Register at www.communityed.venturacollege/edu. Click on “Courses,” then
look under “Personal Interest” and click on “Languages.” Or call the Community
Education Office at 654-6459. For additional information, go to
www.MySpanishTeacher.com/ventura.
FEATuRES INCLuDE:
• Start anytime
• Customized for your profession
• Hear correct pronunciation
• Learn job-specific phrases you can begin using immediately at work
• Learn fast with interactive online lessons and vocabulary tools
• Email access to instructors for quick feedback to your questions
• Progress is automatically recorded, allowing you to easily pick up where
you left off
• Vocabulary sheets for reference on the job
• Fun activities reinforce skills
• Requires a PC or Mac with internet connection and speakers
• Only $99 for six months of unlimited online access, 24/7
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Occupational Spanish Online
CLASSES INCLuDE: • Spanish for Corrections
Personnel *** – Includes the 2000
• Spanish for Healthcare phrases plus 180 “alert words”
Workers, – Includes setting which may signal danger. Additional
appointments, collecting medical and topics include communicating rules
insurance information, understanding and prison terminology, collecting
symptoms, and more. information, and controlling day-to-
day situations.
• Spanish for Teachers – Includes
taking attendance, communicating • Spanish for 911 Dispatchers *** –
with students and their parents about Features 1500 phrases plus “alert
classroom activities, and addressing words” designed to help dispatchers
discipline issues. Appropriate for understand emergency information
school office personnel as well as with Spanish speaking callers.
for teachers and administrators.
• Spanish for EMS and Fire *** –
• Spanish for Banking Class is designed for first responder
Professionals – Includes how to professionals who need to quickly
set up accounts and explain about and accurately communicate with
various types of loans. victims, including vocabulary
surrounding childbirth, wounds and
• Spanish for Realtors – Includes other emergency situations.
explanations about qualifying
for home loans, communicating • Spanish for Park Rangers *** –
numbers, discussing and writing Class features more than 1500
contracts, and more. phrases designed to help park
rangers, wildlife officers, and
• Spanish for Customer Service – recreation department staff
Includes communicating about communicate effectively with
products and services as well patrons, including how to greet
as handling complaints in a park visitors; an explanation of
professional manner. park rules; and fishing, hunting and
camping regulations.
• Spanish for Law Enforcement *** –
This highly specialized class
features 2000 phrases plus 180
“alert words” which may signal
danger. Topics include traffic stops,
domestic disturbance, and collecting
information at crime and accident
scenes.
*** This class is not appropriate for minors. Some subject matter, phrases
and Alert Words include translations of vulgar language intended for
understanding by individuals whose jobs involve communicating with people
who are in danger, very scared, or extraordinarily angry.
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Money and Investment
retIrement PlannIng today - the Best Is yet to come!
Learn how to avoid the 10 biggest retirement planning mistakes! Whether your objective is to build a nest
egg, protect your assets, or preserve your lifestyle throughout retirement, this course will help you plan your
future with confidence. In this course you’ll learn how to create a plan to retire early, manage investment
risks, use new tax laws to your advantage, make informed decisions about your company retirement plan,
and adjust your estate plan to function properly under the new laws. OPTIONAL $20 materials fee is
payable to instructor.
Date: 3 Tues., Sept. 29 – Oct. 13
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm Location: Ventura College, CSA-Campus
Conference Room
OR Instructor: Duke Lyskin CFP. CLU
Date: 2 Sat., Oct. 3 & Oct. 10 Fee: $49 single; $69 for two
Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm
Music
BegInnIng guItar VIolIn workshoP
The guitar is a great instrument! Take this If you played the violin as a kid and would like to
beginning class to learn how to read music and pick it up again, or if you've never touched a bow
play basic chords. No previous music background and have always wanted to give it a try, this class
is necessary, so bring a guitar and join the fun! is for you! Violins must be in good working order.
Teenagers are welcome. Please call Community Education at 654-6459 for
Date: 6 Wed., Aug. 26 – Sept. 30 for additional information. OPTIONAL $30 materials
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm fee is payable to the instructor.
Location: Ventura College, Guthrie Hall Date: 6 Tues., Sept. 8 - October 13
Instructor: Carlos Gonzales Fee: $79 Time: 6:00pm - 7:15pm
aFrIcan drummIng Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Training Room
Anyone can play the drums, but playing in a group
Instructor: Vera Dragicevich Fee: $79
is exhiliarating! Join us to learn rhythms from
Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. No
previous music experience is required. Drums are
available for students to use with a $5.00 per
class maintenance fee or bring your own.
Date: 6 Wed., Sept. 16 - Oct. 21
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 4
Instructor: Jennifer Merlich Fee: $89
PIano your teachers neVer taught
you
Spend a few hours with Todd Walker this fall to
learn the basics of playing piano in a day! In JammIn' - Blues, JaZZ, rock
this lecture/demonstration class, you will learn One of the best and most pleasurable ways of
72 chords, 156 hand positions, and how to read improving your guitar playing is by participating in
music from lead sheets and fake books. If you can a jam session. This is a great format for beginners
read the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, and B, you know too shy to play solos. Feel confident because
enough to enroll. Please note: This is a lecture/ no one else will drown you out! Get rid of your
demonstration class with techniques that have inhibitions, and join in and have fun! OPTIONAL
been taught to thousands of students throughout $5.00 materials fee is payable to instructor.
California. You will not be playing an instrument Date: 4 Tues., Sept. 15 – Oct. 6
in this class. OPTIONAL $25 materials fee is Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
payable to instructor. Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Telecenter Room
Date: Saturday, October 3 Instructor: Steven Sunnarborg Fee: $49
Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Ventura College, CRC-102
Instructor: Todd Walker Fee: $49
For instructor bio’s, please see website: www.CommunityEd.VenturaCollege.edu
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Recreation
PuPPy Preschool NEW canIne college - a BasIc class In
If your pup is at least 12 weeks old, it’s time for good manners
preschool! Learn about house training, chewing, Turn your best friend into a well behaved member
mouthing, dog play/body language, behavioral of your family! Learn basic commands that will
issues, and the foundation of instilling good make your dog a more pleasant member of your
manners. Please bring proof of puppy shots, treats, family. Dogs must be at least 4 months of age
a favorite toy, mat/bed, a flat collar, a 4’x 6’ leash, and owners at least 16 years old. PROOF OF
and a chewie bone. Please do not bring children SHOTS REQuIRED. Please bring a plain flat
to class. OPTIONAL $5.00 materials fee is collar and four to six foot leash to first class,
payable to instructor. a variety of your doggie’s favorite treats cut
Date: 3 Tues., Aug. 11 – Aug. 25 into small pieces, and a copy of your dog’s
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm current vaccination records. (Please, NO choke,
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Patio prong, or citronella collars). Please do not
Instructor: Joan Mayer Fee: $49 bring children to class. This course uses positive
reinforcement for training and educating your dog.
PrIVate PIlot ground school Instructor is certified trainer Joan Mayer, owner of
You’ve thought about it for a long time! Now The Inquisitive Canine. OPTIONAL $5.00 materials
is your chance to prepare to be a private pilot fee is payable to instructor.
and pass the written portion of the Private
Pilot Checkride given by the Federal Aviation
Date: 6 Tues., Sept. 8 – Oct. 13
Administration. Course contents include aircraft
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
and aerodynamics, instruments, engines and
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Patio
systems airports, air traffic control and Airspace
Instructor: Joan Mayer Fee: $59
Federal Aviation Regulations Airplane Performance BasIc FoIl FencIng For adults
and weight and balance, Aeromedical factors and If you've ever thought that fencing looked like fun,
aeronautical decision making, aviation weather give it a try this fall! This entry level class is an
services navigation: charts, publications, flight introduction to competitive sport fencing. Along
computers navigation systems, cross country flight with great exercise, fencing is a mentally intense,
planning. For a list of required materials visit www. demanding sport that you will enjoy for many years
communityEd.Venturacollege.edu and click on the to come. OPTIONAL $20 materials fee is payable
class. to instructor.
Date: 8 Tues., Sept. 1 - Oct. 20 Date: 6 Mon., Aug. 24, - Oct. 5
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm Time: 7:15pm - 8:45pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Room 3 Location: Points West Fencing Center, 2300 Knoll Dr.,
Instructor: Michael Phillips Fee: $319 Suite L, Ventura
Instructor: Michael Tiffany Fee: $89
emPloyers
Call the Ventura College Institute for Community
and Professional Development for low-cost,
customized employee training. Select from a
wide assortment of training programs, including
Discrimination Prevention, Customer Service,
Microsoft Applications, Social Network Marketing,
Workplace Security, Office Ergonomics, Strategic
Planning and dozens of other topics conducted by
world-class trainers. Classes will be scheduled at
a location and a time to meet the needs of your
business.
For individualized online Spanish Customized for your industry, see pages 16 & 17. Call
Dr. Karen Gorback today at (805) 654-6400, ext. 3143, for more information.
For instructor bio’s, please see website: www.CommunityEd.VenturaCollege.edu
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Special Interest
how to Be your own PrIVate solar solutIons For home and oFFIce
InVestIgator The solar PV (photovoltaic) industry is in a
If you're in the need to know, you need this class! significant growth phase in California. Many people
In California, no license is required for investigation, are hearing about it and have questions about the
as long as you are investigating for yourself. You possibilities, costs, and business opportunities for
will learn where to find public records and how to their homes and businesses. The introductory class
search them, how to use searchable databases, how will cover what is solar energy, the cost, how it
to do asset searches, background investigations, works, and what incentives are available to help
and skip-tracing. OPTIONAL $25 materials fee is purchase a system.
payable to instructor. Date: Monday, September 21
Date: Wed., September 16 Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 3, Room 2
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 3, Room 1 Instructor: Gary Barsley Fee: $49
Instructor: Jim Harriger Fee: $49
IdentIty theFt ProtectIon and NEW
datIng, relatIng, and romance In recoVery
Ventura county Spend an evening with Private Investigator Robert
Single? Ready to date? Help is here! Spend an Pearce to learn how to defend yourself against one
evening with Cupid's Coach Julie Ferman to learn of the fastest growing crimes in America -- identify
the secrets and strategies for enjoyable dating right theft. In this short class, you will learn how to
here in Ventura County. Learn the do's and don'ts minimize your exposure, when and how to put a
of personal ads, online dating, the club scene, and fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file and
singles' groups. Class includes audio CD with fun how to order and read your credit history -- with
growth-oriented activities. special attention to signs of illegal activity. You will
Date: Thursday, September 10 also learn what action to take in the weeks and
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm months following an identify theft, should it ever
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 3, Room 2 occur. Bring lots of questions to this important
Instructor: Julie Ferman Fee: $49 class. OPTIONAL $20 materials fee is payable to
instructor.
ghosts and haunted houses In
Ventura county Date: Monday, August 31
Back by popular demand! Join ghost hunter Richard Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Senate for a five-week study of ghosts and haunted Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 3, Room 2
houses, including discussions of ghost-hunting tools Instructor: Robert Pearce Fee: $49
and tactics, poltergeists, local ghosts, and a field create the ultImate lIFe NEW
trip to a wonderfully haunted location! OPTIONAL you want to lead
$5.00 materials fee is payable to instructor. Take this short class to learn how to create your
Date: 5 Wed., Oct. 7 – Nov. 4 own personal formula for success. Learn how to
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm make your personal power work for you to have
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Annex 3, Room 1 more productivity at work, happiness, and better
Instructor: Richard Senate Fee: $99 relationships. Learn to create the ultimate life you
want to lead!
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ed2Go Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Conference Room 4
Instructor: Tim Mann
Online Education Fee: $49 for one; $69 for two
Marketing your Non-Profit
Intro. to Natural Health and Healing
Making Movies with Windows XP
Drawing for the very Beginner
Breaking into Sitcom Writing
Resumé Writing
See page 23 for more information.
For instructor bio’s, please see website: www.CommunityEd.VenturaCollege.edu
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Youth
BasIc FoIl FencIng For ages 12 – 17
Fall is a great time to learn a new sport! Foil
fencing teaches good sportsmanship and self-
discipline, as well as how to compete independently
and on a team. OPTIONAL $20 equipment
maintenance fee is payable to instructor.
Date: 5 Mon., Aug. 24 – Sept. 28
NO CLASS 9/7/09
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Points West Fencing Center, 2300 Knoll
Drive, Suite L, Ventura
guItar 4 kIds -strummIn’ Fun! Instructor: Michael Tiffany
If you've ever dreamed of playing the guitar and are Fee: $89
between the ages of 6 - 12, this class is for you!
Playing guitar is totally cool! Please bring your own
folk guitar, a pick, and get ready to jam! OPTIONAL
$5.00 materials fee is payable to instructor.
Date: 4 Tues., Sept. 15 – Oct. 6
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Telecenter Room
Instructor: Steven Sunnarborg
Fee: $49
Ace the SAT this fall!
toP ten secrets oF the sat
If you know someone taking the SAT this fall, this
workshop is just in time. SAT Trainer Jonathan
Medina will explain to you and your parents the
top ten secrets of the SAT, as well as answer any
questions you may have about the 2-day SAT
Preparation class.
Date: Thurs., Sept. 10
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Training Room
Instructor: Jonathan Medina Fee: FREE
sat PreParatIon
Ifyou are taking the SAT this fall, help is here! Join SAT trainer Jonathan Medina
for two Saturdays to gain the confidence and learn the strategies to do your best
on the SAT. Learn the techniques to use on a broad array of question types that
routinely show up on the SAT, and develop skills that you will be able to use on
any standardized test. Please purchase the 2009 edition of Princeton Review’s
Cracking the SAT prior to the first class. Questions? Attend the FREE informational
meeting with your parents on September 10 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.
Date: 2 Sat., Sept 26 & Oct. 3
Time: 9:00am - 2:30pm
Location: V.C. 71 Day Road, Training Room
Instructor: Jonathan Medina Fee: $99
For instructor bio’s, please see website: www.CommunityEd.VenturaCollege.edu
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Traffic School & Driver’s Ed. Online
online instruction
designed to fit your busy
schedule
•
easy to understand,
simple to do
•
hassle-free experience,
available 24 hours a day
traFFIc school onlIne
Do you need to go to Traffic School but can't get away to attend a class? Help is here!
Take the class you need any time of the day or night via the Internet. No special computer
programs are required — just Internet access.
For more information or to register, please visit the Community Education web site at
www.communityed.venturacollege.edu. Click on "Courses." Click on “Traffic School
Online” located in the middle of the page. No waiting for classes to begin. Start today!
Fee for class is $35.
drIVer’s educatIon onlIne
California requires any person under the age of 18 to take a state-approved driver's
education course before applying for a driving permit. Online learning is one option for
students seeking this instruction! This 30-hour course has been approved by the DMV and
is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to fit into anyone's busy schedule.
The course features flash animation and video, study questions, quizzes, and a certificate
upon successful completion.
To enroll or for more information, go to www.communityed.venturacollege.edu and click
on “Courses.” Click on “Driver’s Education Online” located in the middle of the page.
Fee for class is $75.
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by purchasing a
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Call the Community Education office
at 654-6459 for more information.
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Online Education
EDUCATION TO GO Business & Finance
*ONLINE CLASSES* Fundamentals of Supervision and
Management
Select from hundreds of courses! All
courses are instructor-facilitated, run for Successful Construction Business
six weeks, and include lessons, quizzes, Management
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Supply Chain Management
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can complete any of these courses entirely Supply Chain Management
from your home or office at any time of the
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college credit. Manufacturing Fundamentals
Employment Law Fundamentals
HOW TO GET STARTED:
Go to www.communityed.venturacollege. Professional Sales Skills
edu and click on “Courses.” Click on one of Mastery of Business Fundamentals
the categories under the “Online Education”
and then click on a course to see a High Speed Project Management
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Mastery of Business Applications
REQuIREMENTS:
All courses require Internet access, e-mail,
Start Your Own Consulting Practice
and either Internet Explorer®, Netscape®, Project Management Fundamentals
or Firefox® web browser. Some courses Administrative Assistant Applications
may have additional requirements, such as
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Business Marketing
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begin on:
Internet
August 19; September 16;
October 21; November 11 Creating a Successful Business Plan
Purchasing Fundamentals
Please visit:
Principles of Sales Management
www.communityed.venturacollege.edu
for a complete listing of online classes. Secrets of the Caterer
Effective Selling
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is $99.00 unless noted. Fundamentals of Supervision &
Management II
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Online Education
Publish It Yourself: How to Start Get Assertive!
and Operate Your Own Publishing Basic CompTIA® A+ Certification
Business Prep - $119
Start and Operate your own Home- Introduction to Criminal Law II
Based Business Writing Effective Grant Proposals
Distribution and Logistics PMP® Certification Prep 2 - $119
Management Evidence Law
Administrative Assistant Fundamentals Individual Excellence: Secrets of
Accounting Fundamentals II Career Success
Total Quality Fundamentals CompTIA® Network+ Certification
Manufacturing Applications Prep - $119
Wow, What a Great Event! Introduction to Nonprofit Management
Growing Plants for Fun and Profit Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights
Performing Payroll in Get Paid to Travel
QuickBooks® 2007 Get Grants!
Start Your Own eBay® Drop Off Store Using the Internet in the Classroom
Start Your Own Small Business The Creative Classroom
Business Law for the Small Business Merrill Ream® Speed Reading
Owner Twelve Steps to a Successful Job
Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Search
Business Leadership
Ready Set Read!
Professional & Career Development Introduction to Criminal Law
Get Funny!
Solving Classroom Discipline
Creating Your Own Nonprofit
Problems
Advanced Grant Proposal
The Classroom Computer
Microsoft® Windows Certification
PMP® Certification Prep 1 - $119
Prep: Exam 70-270 - $119
Achieving Success with Difficult
Microsoft® PowerPoint 2003 in the
People
Classroom
A to Z Grant
Marketing Your Nonprofit
Advanced CompTIA® A+ Certification
Intermediate CompTIA® A+
Prep - $119
Certification Prep - $119
Listen to Your Heart and Success Will
Winning Strategy for the Courtroom
Follow
Workers’ Compensation
Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant
Big Ideas in Little Books
CompTIA® Security+ Certification
Resume Writing Workshop
Prep - $119
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Online Education
Legal Nurse Consulting Writing Test
Teaching Science: Grades 4-6 Prepare for the GED Math Test
Differentiated Instruction in the GMAT Preparation
Classroom LSAT Preparation - Part 1
Integrating Technology in the LSAT Preparation - Part 2
Classroom SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 2
Microsoft® Excel 2003 in the SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 1
Classroom GRE Preparation - Part 1
Microsoft® Word 2003 in the GRE Preparation - Part 2
Classroom
Real Estate Law Personal Finance & Wealth
Survival Kit for New Teachers
Real Estate Investing
An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFL
Stocks, Bonds and Investing: Oh My!
Teaching Math: Grades 4-6
Building Wealth
Skills for Making Great Decisions
Personal Finance
Building Teams That Work
Introduction to Stock Options
Guided Reading: Strategies for the
Debt Elimination Techniques That
Differentiated Classroom
Work
Microsoft® Word 2007 in the
The Analysis and Valuation of Stocks
Classroom
Where Does All My Money Go?
Microsoft® Excel 2007 in the
Real Estate Investing II: Financing
Classroom
Your Property
Working Successfully With Learning
Disabled Students Writing
Guided Reading and Writing:
Write Your Life Story
Strategies for Maximum Student
Writeriffic: Creativity Training for
Achievement
Writers
Solving Classroom Discipline
Writeriffic 2: Advanced Creativity
Problems II
Training for Writers
Creating the Inclusive Classroom:
Writing Great Technical Documents
Strategies for Success
Write Fiction Like a Pro
Singapore Math Strategies: Model
Research Methods for Writers
Drawing for Grades 1-6
Fundamentals of Technical Writing
Test Preparation Effective Business Writing
Travel Writing
GED Preparation
Writing for ESL
Prepare for the GED Language Arts
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Pleasures of Poetry Computer Skills for the Workplace
Introduction to Journaling Creating User Requirements
Mystery Writing Documents
The Craft of Magazine Writing Introduction to Microsoft®
A Writer’s Guide to Descriptive Publisher 2003
Settings Advanced Microsoft® Word 2003
Forensic Science for Writers QuickBooks® 2006 for Contractors
The Keys to Effective Editing Introduction to Photoshop CS2
Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published Introduction to Microsoft®
Grammar Refresher Word 2003
Introduction to Internet Writing Introduction to Perl® Programming
Markets Keyboarding
Beginning Writer’s Workshop Introduction to Database Development
Writing for Children Introduction to PC Security
Romance Writing Secrets Introduction to Networking
Advanced Fiction Writing Introduction to Microsoft®
Breaking Into Sitcom Writing PowerPoint 2003
Intermediate C++ Programming
Computers & Programming Introduction to Oracle®
Introduction to Microsoft® Introduction to PC Troubleshooting
Word 2003 Introduction to Linux®
Intermediate to Microsoft® Design Projects for Adobe
Word 2007 Illustrator® CS2
Introduction to Microsoft® Introduction to CorelDRAW® X3
Access 2003 Introduction to C# Programming
Intermediate to Microsoft® Performing Payroll in
Access 2007 QuickBooks® 2006
Intermediate Microsoft® Excel 2003 Intermediate Networking
Intermediate Photoshop® CS2 Introduction to Microsoft®
Introduction to C++ Programming Excel 2003
Introduction to Visual Basic® 2005 Intermediate Oracle®
Wireless Networking Introduction to QuickBooks® 2007
Introduction to Windows® XP Advanced PC Security
Intermediate Microsoft® Access 2003 Introduction to Microsoft®
Introduction to Crystal Reports 10 Visio 2003
Introduction to Microsoft® Introduction to Alice® 2.0
Project 2003 Programming
Advanced Microsoft® Excel 2003 Intermediate Visual Basic® 2005
Introduction to Windows® Vista
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Introduction to Microsoft® Introduction to Natural Health
Excel 2007 and Healing Interpersonal
QuickBooks® 2007 for Contractors Communication
Introduction to Photoshop® CS3 Making Movies with Windows® XP
Creating Web Graphics with Introduction to Algebra
Photoshop® CS3 Goodbye to Shy
Introduction to Microsoft® Enjoying European Art Online
Word 2007
Introduction to Microsoft® Internet and The Web
Access 2007 Achieving Top Search Engine
Introduction to Microsoft® Positions
Outlook 2007 Introduction to Flash® MX 2004
Introduction to Microsoft® Designing Effective Web sites
PowerPoint 2007 Introduction to Microsoft®
Introduction to Microsoft® Outlook 2003
Project 2007 Introduction to Microsoft®
Intermediate Photoshop® CS3 FrontPage 2003
Introduction to Microsoft® Introduction to Java® Programming
Publisher 2007 Creating Web Pages II
Introduction to Microsoft® Introduction to the Internet
Visio 2007 Introduction to Dreamweaver®
Introduction to QuickBooks® 2008 MX 2004
Introduction to Illustrator® CS3 Creating Web Pages
Introduction to CSS® and XHTML
Personal Enrichment Introduction to Dreamweaver® 8
Discover Digital Photography Introduction to ASP.NET®
Enhancing Language Development in Introduction to Flash® 8
Childhood Introduction to PHP® and MySQL
Human Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Python® 2.5
Become a Veterinary Assistant Programming
Guiding Kids on the Internet Intermediate PHP and MySQL
Luscious Low-Fat Lightning-Quick Intermediate CSS® and XHTML
Meals Introduction to Dreamweaver® CS3
Become a Veterinary Assistant II: Intermediate Dreamweaver® CS3
Canine Reproduction Intermediate Java® Programming
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
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facility furnishing medical or dental services. It is understood that resulting expenses will be the
responsibility of the participant or participant’s parent or guardian, if the participant is a minor.
I have read and fully understand this Waiver of Liability.
Signature Date
If the participant is a minor, name:_______________________________________ Age:___________
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Registration Information
RegIsTRaTIon Is easy!
HOW TO REGISTER: Fill out a registration form, listing each course. One form
per person. Please feel free to duplicate the form. If you are paying by check, make
your check payable to “Ventura College Community Education.”
PARKING: Parking on campus is by permit only. You may purchase a day pass
for $1.00 at either the Information Kiosk in front of the Administration Building or in
the East Campus parking lot. Cars without permits or passes will be ticketed. No
parking permits needed for Friday night or weekend classes. Parking at 71 Day
Road (ICPD) is free. Please do not park next door in the CAPS parking lot. Parking
in “Handicap” spaces must be with a valid handicap placard.
TO REGISTER ONLINE
Go to www.CommunityEd.VenturaCollege.edu
to register with a Visa or Mastercard.
TO REGISTER BY MAIL
Mail your completed registration form along with check,
money order or credit card information to:
Ventura College Community Education
71 Day Road, Ventura, CA 93003.
TO REGISTER BY PHONE
To register using a VISA or Mastercard, call
(805) 654-6459, Monday through Friday
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TO REGISTER BY FAX
Using a VISA or Mastercard, you may fax your completed
registration form with credit card number and expiration
date to: (805) 654-6451.
TO REGISTER IN-PERSON
Bring your completed registration form with cash, check or
credit card to Ventura College Community Education,
71 Day Road, Ventura, CA 93003.
CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION
A registration confirmation will be mailed to you. If you register online, you will
receive an e-mail confirmation. If you have not received your confirmation before the
beginning of your class, please call Ventura College Community Education, (805)
654-6459.
CANCELED CLASS
Preregistered students will be notified in advance if a class is canceled by Ventura
College Community Education. You may choose a full refund or have your fees
transferred to another class. Check and cash refunds will be mailed to you. Please
allow four to six weeks for check/cash refunds. Please allow two weeks for charge
card refunds.
DROPPING A CLASS REFuNDS
If you are unable to attend a class for which you are registered, you must notify Ventura
College Community Education at least two working days before the class begins,
otherwise a refund will not be issued. Once proper notice has been received, your
registration fee minus a $10.00 service charge will be refunded. No refund after class
begins.
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