Iowa Valley Classes in Early May

Payroll and Employment Taxes:

This class is designed for the new employer. You will learn the difference between casual labor and true employees; discover when tax is withheld, learn which federal and state forms must be completed and filed; learn about forms retained in employee files; learn federal and state withholding and remittance of tax procedures.

          Date: Friday, May 1

Time:  1:00 – 3:00 pm

Location:  Ellsworth College campus

Cost:  $15

 

Individual Computer Class:

This course is offered as a one-on-one computer class to cover  basic computer instruction adapted to what your specific needs. Please call instructor (641-648-8621) to make personalized arrangements and explain your needs. You will have your choice of a two hour session or two 1 hour sessions. This is a great way to upgrade your work & employment skills.

          Dates & Times: Set according to your schedules

Location:  Ellsworth Community College

Cost:  $70

 

Henna for Everyone:

A night of henna... history and temporary body adornment! You will learn about the ancient art of Mehndi, the art of applying henna temporary tattoos. Class includes a small hand, wrist or ankle henna tattoo.

          Date:  Saturday, May 2

Time:  1:00 – 4:00 pm

Location:  Coffee Attic in downtown Iowa Falls

Cost:  $20

 

Social Media for Anyone:

          Learn how to use the Social Media sites that everyone is talking about! Social Media uses the web to connect individuals, groups and companies over a distance, rather than face to face. Social media is to Instant Messenger what e-mail was to regular (snail) mail. You will learn 4 new tools that can help you increase customers to your business, put you in contact with likeminded people, and share your expertise and thoughts with the world! Patrick Palmer will show you how to create your own sites at MySpace and Facebook. Deb Brown will walk you through setting up your own blog and a Twitter account. Bring a curious outlook, nimble fingers, and a short paragraph about you or your company. You will actually be working online and learning these four tools: MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and blogging.

          Dates:  Tuesday, May 5 & Wednesday, May 6

Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm

Location:  Ellsworth Community College campus

Cost:  $40

 

Poetry Monthly Reading:

This is a monthly opportunity to read poetry or just sit back and enjoy poetry done by others. It is held the first Thursday of each month at the Coffee Attic in Iowa Falls. As the grass greens and the earth becomes ready for planting, we turn from winter’s chill to the hopes of spring and summer. Come read your work or those of others, or merely stay to enjoy the reading.  New poets are always welcome. Everyone is encouraged to come, purchase a beverage of your choice and enjoy a few minutes of relaxation, listening to poems read by others. Join Ellsworth Community College instructors, Jeff Verona and Mike Rottink, for a celebration of spring poetry. 

          Date: Thursday, May 7

Time:  5:30 – 7:00 pm

Location:  Coffee Attic in downtown Iowa Falls

Cost:  Event is free, beverages on your own

 

Amish Adventure:

Participants will travel to the Buchanan County Old Order Amish Community via an Iowa Valley van. While enroute, tour facilitator will lead a discussion about the history, culture, beliefs, & daily life style of the Amish. While in the community, stops will be made at a number of Amish businesses which are located on individual farmsteads. We may be able to have some Amish folks join us for lunch at a local eatery; lunch not included in cost of class. This tour is always geared to the interest of the participants. Couples, moms & daughters, & friends enjoy spending this unique day together discovering things they never knew about our non-electric neighbors.

          Date: Friday, May 8

Time:  8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Location:  Leaving from Iowa Falls

Cost:  $36

 

Driving Unimpaired (DUI):

This is the course authorized by the state of Iowa for drinking drivers. Each participant will develop an individual risk-reduction plan. This 12-hour class satisfies Iowa drinking violation court orders.

          Date: Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17

Time:  8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location:  Ellsworth Community College 

Cost:  $115

Contact Deb Sabin at 641-648-8621 to register!