Classes, Clubs, Library,
and Miscellaneous

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Computer and Job Classes through Dec. 11 Bronx Community College’s Displaced Homemaker Program is offering a beginner/intermediate level computer class with job readiness workshops and job placement assistance. Classes will be held at Bronx Community College on West 181st Street and University Avenue on Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Wave Hill House offers two family art projects: Sparkle and Shine, to make gifts and decorations out of metal foil, beads and pinecones, on Dec. 13 and 14; and It’s a Wrap, to make wrapping paper with designs inspired by nature, Dec. 20 and 21; both from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Kerlin Learning Center. Wave Hill is located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue. For more information, call (718) 549-3200 or visit www.wavehill.org .

Entrepreneurial Workshop: Small business owners are invited to a free entrepreneurial workshop, which includes a chance to meet other business leaders who are surviving the economic downfall. There will also be a presentation on managing your business. The workshop will take place on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Monroe College, West Hall, Room 919, 2467 Jerome Ave. To register, visit www.oedglobal.org/attend/registration/htm .

Karate Classes at MMCC: Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, located on Gun Hill Road and DeKalb Avenue, will be offering a wide selection of Karate classes for elementary school students, teens, and adults starting in the next few weeks. The classes are offered for all levels on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Classes are affordable and discounts are available. To register or for more information, call Luis Morales weekdays at (718) 944-3290 or MMCC at (718) 882-4000 ext. 0.

Free GED and Business Courses: The State University of New York’s North Bronx Career Center located at 3950 Laconia Ave., at East 224th Street, is now accepting applications for the fall semester. Classes offered are GED Prep and basic to advanced MOS Certification Computer classes, free training in Business Office Technology (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Job Readiness (Resume, Cover Letter, Interview Skills) and Pre-Certification Training in various careers (Child Care, Security and more). All students wishing to apply must meet state income and academic guidelines. This is an HRA-approved program. Classes began in September. To begin the application process or for more information, call (718) 547-1001.

Power Project is a free program for teens 12 to 18 who are dealing with substance abuse and other problems. Power Project, 3464 Webster Ave., provides case management, individual and group counseling, trips, or just a place to get away from it all. For more information, call (718) 515-7971.

Learn the Internet: St. James Recreation Center at 2530 Jerome Ave. offers free classes in Microsoft Office, Resume/Cover Letter Writing, Computer Basics, and much more. For more info, call Justin Young at (718) 367-3659.

The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, located on Gun Hill Road. and DeKalb Avenue, will be offering a wide selection of Karate classes for elementary school students, teens, and adults starting in the next few weeks. The classes are offered for all levels on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Classes are affordable and discounts are available. To register or for more information, call Luis Morales weekdays at (718) 944-3290 or the MMCC at (718) 882-4000 ext.0.

Adult ESL and Computer Classes: PS 94 will offer ESL Levels 1 and 2 and Computer Skills classes beginning in through Summer 2009. Both classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Computer classes will be taught in English and will include lessons on keyboarding, Microsoft Word and other programs. Registration is first come, first served. For more information, call Ms. Seminario, the parent coordinator, at (347) 563-4772 or (718) 405-6345.

The State University of New York’s North Bronx Career Center located off of Eastchester Road is offering free day and evening classes for the GED and Business Office Technology to prepare for the GED exam or to learn basic to advanced skills in Windows XO, Vista, Word, Excel, and Power Point. Job readiness training is also available. All students must meet state income and academic guidelines. For more information, call (718) 547-1001.

Housing Assistance Program, Community Board 7 and the West Bronx Housing and Neighborhood Resource Center are offering housing counseling services, every third Tuesday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., through September. For more information call (718) 933-5650.

Free Computer Tutoring from the Mosholu Preservation Corporation is being offered to anyone who is interested. Lessons will cover topics ranging from basic computer skills to Internet navigation. Lessons are offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The Mosholu Preservation Corporation is located at 3400 Reservoir Oval East. For an appointment, call Brenda Lucio or Jennifer Mitchell, (718) 324-4461.

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