May 19, 2008 07:11 pm
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Library offers online courses
The Anderson Public Library now offers online educational courses through ed2go, a service of INCOLSA. A wide range of in-depth, highly interactive courses are available that are taken entirely over the Internet. All courses include expert instructors and are affordable, fun, fast, and convenient. Study at your own pace with enough structure and support to complete the course.
Courses topics include test preparation, grant writing, certification preparation, Web page design, business administration and Microsoft Office applications. Six-week courses start at just $99.
For more information, visit the Web site www.andersonlibrary.net or call (765) 641-2456.
Senior athletes can enter state Games
The Indiana Senior Games is welcomed back to Hamilton County June 12-15. Registration is now open for athletes (50+) interested in participating in the games by going to www.indianaseniorgames.com or calling (800) 776-TOUR (8687). Deadline is May 30.
The Indiana Senior Games competitions will be held in Carmel and surrounding Hamilton County facilities. The event will feature 18 sports, of which the National Senior Games Organization recognizes 16 sports.
The Indiana Senior Games, presented by St. Vincent, encourages both the physical and mental health of Hoosier athletes through competition. This four-day event will give many senior athletes the chance to compete with others in 18 sports (10 age divisions for men and women).
All participating athletes must be 50 years of age as of Dec. 31.
The Indiana Senior Games, presented by St. Vincent, is dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles for adults ages 50+ through education, fitness and sport.
Registration under way for Cornerstone
Cornerstone Center for the Arts in Muncie is holding summer class registration for youth and adults. Classes will run June 16-Aug. 7.
This summer, more than 50 classes are offered in a variety of categories, such as dance, language, visual arts, music, Kindermusik, theater and writing.
This past spring, enrollment in classes reached more than 430 students. Class fees vary from $25 to $70 for the entire session and supplies are included for all visual arts classes. Financial aid is available on a first come, first serve basis to those who qualify.
To register for a summer class, visit Cornerstone Center for the Arts online at www.cornerstonearts.org or stop in at 520 E. Main St., Muncie, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to register.
Fundraiser supports Family Center
All three Anderson Old National Bank locations have joined together to sell raffle tickets for a Wii game system, three Wii games and a Wii charging station valued at $400 to benefit the child abuse prevention programs of Bids for Kids at the Exchange Clubs Family Resource Center in Madison County.
Tickets are $1 each or 10 tickets for $5. Sale of the raffle tickets will continue through May 31 at Old National Bank branches located at 1501 Broadway, 1908 E. 53rd St., and 219 S. Scatterfield Road in Anderson.
People & Places Briefs run daily and include local nonprofit events, such as dinners, breakfasts, sales. If possible, please provide the information a week in advance. Send information via fax (640-4815), e-mail (newsroom@heraldbulletin.com), mail (P.O. Box 1090, Anderson 46016) or in person (1133 Jackson St.). There is no charge.
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