Thierry Hassid Instructor

TECHNOLOGY




MICROSOFT WORD XP - Beginning

Award of Completion
Learn to create, save edit, format a new document; change the layout,
work with graphics, columns, margins and tab settings, use spelling
checker, and thus create a letter, flyer or other formatted document.

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5000 1 Saturday July 9

$70 1 - 8 pm Thierry Hassid



#5001 1 Saturday August 6

$70 1 - 8 pm Thierry Hassid














INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

A beginner's course on the basics of the high-tech personal computer
system. This seminar will cover. The equipment, concepts and
terminology of operating the PC in the home or business environment,
also covered will be the procedures necessary to be productive on any
IBM/PC compatible computer. Participants will learn the special
features of the computer keyboard, saving and retrieving to disks,
operation of CD ROM, hard disk directory structure, and demonstration
of application software.

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5002 1 Saturday June 18

$50 8:30 am - 12:30 pm T. Hassid



#5003 1 Saturday July 30


$50 8:30 am - 12:30 pm T. Hassid


MICROSOFT EXCEL XP -
Award of Completion
Recommended: Knowledge of Windows 3.0 or higher or experience with
computer software programs. Microsoft's most popular spreadsheet
program that allows you to organize data, complete calculations, make
decisions, graph data, and develop professional looking reports. A
hands-on class.

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.


#5004 2 Saturdays June 25 & July 2

$65 8:30 am - 12 noon Thierry Hassid



#5005 2 Saturdays August 6 & 13

$65 8:30 am - 12 noon Thierry Hassid



INTRO TO MICROSOFT ACCESS

Learn how to quickly and easily build, manipulate and maintain a
database thru MS Access. If you are a beginner to database record
keeping this introductory seminar is for you - learn how to create
tables, enter and retrieve data, create data based reports and phase
database sets thru the internet.

$15 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5008 1 Saturday July 16

$70 1 - 8 pm Yosef Cavalin



#5009 1 Saturday August 27

$70 1 - 8 pm Yosef Cavalin



COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING

Bring your troubled computers for troubleshooting! We will have up to
three hours of real troubleshooting time, so the students will have the
opportunity to troubleshoot them with the teacher! Know the most
important components of basic techniques on how to resolve them.

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5010 1 Saturday July 9


$50 10 am - 3 pm Chavez



#5011 1 Saturday August 20

$50 10 am - 3 pm Chavez



MICROSOFT POWERPOINT XP
Award of Completion
Learn the different aspects of PowerPoint to create a great
presentation that gets your point across. Make color or black and white
presentations to show on a computer with note pages to support your
presentation (handouts and outlines). Learn to use built-in templates
and setup wizards to add graphics and sound, so you don't need to be
an expert to make it look professional!

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.


#5012 2 Saturdays July 9 & 16


$65 9 am - 12 noon Thierry Hassid



#5013 2 Saturdays August 20 & 27

$65 9 am - 12 noon Thierry Hassid























ANIMATION 2D - 3D

Learn different ways to produce hot computer 2 dimensional and
three-dimensional animations and then incorporate it to the Web or to
an animated presentation. It will be covered animations with,
ImageReady (2D), Flash (2D) and Poser (3D).

$15 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5015 2 Sundays July 31 & Aug. 7

$80 9 am - 1 pm Yosef Cavalin





INTERNET INTRODUCTION

Discover how to get the most out of the information superhighway! Learn
how to send and receive e-mail, search the world -wide web, and use
powerful search engines to locate information, employment or old
friends! Hands-on seminar.

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5016 1 Saturday June 18


$55 5:30 - 9:30 pm Thierry Hassid



#5017 1 Saturday July 30


$55 5:30 - 9:30 pm Thierry Hassid





WEB DESIGN WORKSHOP

The total web design experience - start with an intro to the Internet
to acquire photos and bring those images and photos to be manipulated
ready for the Web thru Photoshop. Learn to create small gifts
(animations) with Image Ready. Then use Dreamweaver to create a
full-featured Web Site adding hot animated Web Pages with Macromedia
Flash. Learn how to add sound, videos, Java & Java scripts. This class
is designed for beginning and intermediate graphic designers looking to
become either professionals in the work force or just hobbyists at
home. You will design your own interactive web page in this class.
Basic computer experience is recommended. Bring your own photos on a CD
or diskette.

$50 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5018 3 Sundays July 3 - 17

$100 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Y. Cavalin



#5019 3 Sundays August 14 - 28

$100 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Y. Cavalin













INTRO TO NETWORKING COMPUTERS

A basic seminar on the tools, techniques and "tricks" required to
link computers into networks. Among the topics to be presented in
lectures - protocols for set-up and installation, client and fewer
Software, Token Ring Implementation; Hubs and Switches, UTP cabling and
Ethernet. No prior networking experience required!

$15 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5020 1 Saturday July 16


$65 10 am - 5 pm Chavez



#5021 1 Saturday August 27

$65 10 am - 5 pm Chavez



INTRO TO WINDOWS ON THE PC

This seminar will cover a variety of introductory topics, from starting
and closing the system to running an application. You will learn to
transfer data to the hard drive, how to create new folders, shortcuts,
and the new Internet interface. Many enhanced features will be
discussed, including some important and useful system settings. This
hands-on experience will have you navigating from program to program
with ease and confidence by the end of the session.

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5023 1 Saturday June 18

$55 1 - 5 pm Thierry Hassid



#5024 1 Saturday July 30

$55 1 - 5 pm Thierry Hassid



WEB DESIGN AND ANIMATION WITH MACROMEDIA FLASH

Flash is the foremost authoring software for creating scalable,
interactive animation for the web. Whether you are creating animated
logos, web site navigation controls, long-form animation or entire
Flash web sites, you'll find the power and flexibility of Flash as an
ideal medium for your own creativity. Learn to use layers, bottoms,
text, sound, animation, movie clips, and create gifs.

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5025 1 Saturday June 25

$65 1 - 9 pm Shu C. Chien



#5026 1 Saturday August 20

$65 1 - 9 pm Yosef Cavalin













GRAPHIC DESIGN WORKSHOP

You'll learn the basic tools in Adobe Photoshop to graphic design,
photo manipulation, collage and publication. You'll be amazed at the
things that you can do. Next, we work with Quark Xpress which is the
best desktop publishing program today and it is used on most magazines
and newspapers. In this class you will learn to make documents, flyers
business cards, page layout and how to integrated the image from
Photoshop. This class is designed for beginning and intermediate
graphic designers looking to become either professionals in the work
force or just to use at home. Basic computer experience is
recommended. $30 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5028 2 Sundays June 26 & July 3

$80 1 - 5:30 pm Yosef Cavalin



#5029 2 Sundays August 7 & 14

$80 1 - 5:30 pm Yosef Cavalin


PHOTOSHOP

Learn the basic tools in Adobe Photoshop; graphic design, photo
manipulation collage & layout photo restoration will be covered.
You'll be amazed at the things that you can do. It is the standard
software for image manipulation within the industry. It is the base for
web design photos, and animation. This is an excellent program for
photographers and graphic designers as well as fine arts. You will
learn Web animation on the Image Ready companion software. Some Windows
experience required.

$15 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5030 1 Saturday July 2

$90 1 - 9 pm Shu C. Chien



#5031 1 Saturday August 13

$90 1 - 9 pm Shu C. Chien



XPRESS QUARK FOR WINDOWS

Xpress Quark is the best desktop publishing program today. Quark can be
used to produce anything from a tiny banner to a multiple-volume
encyclopedia. Quark is a page layout application for text,

pictures, lines and other graphic elements to compose a page or a
series of pages.

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5032 2 Fridays July 1 & 8

$75 6:30 - 10 pm Porfirio Perez



#5033 2 Fridays August 12 & 19

$75 6:30 - 10 pm Porfirio Perez

DREAMWEAVER

Learn how to use Dreamweaver to create full-featured Web sites, even if
you have no knowledge of Web design or HTML basics. Get acquainted with
program features and become familiar with commonly used Web
terminology. Gain hands-on experience and develop your Web design
skills. Learn to download and customize Dreamweaver extensions to
expand the software range of capabilities, Create rollovers, make
forms; frames, etc. Some Internet experience required.

$15 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5035 2 Sundays July 10 & 17

$75 1 - 5 pm Yosef Cavalin



#5036 2 Sundays August 21 & 28

$75 1 - 5 pm Yosef Cavalin





MICROSOFT OFFICE

This course provides a hands-on overview of Windows and the three major
components of the Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Instruction is designed for the new computer user and topics include:
what happens when you first turn on the computer; Windows basics;
fundamental safety precautions; creating; editing; checking, and
printing documents, worksheets and presentations; formatting a Word
document, Excel worksheet, and PowerPoint presentation; simple
automation of repetitive tasks in Word; using Microsoft's wizards and
template; mail merge; formulas; cell referencing; and creating a graph
in Excel.

$15 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5038 1 Sunday June 19

$90 1:30 - 9:30 pm Thierry Hassid



#5039 1 Sunday July 31


$90 1:30 - 9:30 pm Thierry Hassid





KEYBOARDING TYPING SKILLS

FOR TEENS

Ages 8 - 16

The key to a successful future is computer literacy and it all begins
with the ability to use a keyboard and mouse. This class will help the
students acquire these skills through a thorough immersion into proper
keyboarding skills. There will be a combination of drills and typing
games to help in the learning process.

$3 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#1200 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$45 10 - 10:50 am Salvador Valencia



#1201 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$45 10 - 10:50 am Salvador Valencia



BUILD AND BUY THE BEST COMPUTER AND SAVE LOTS OF MONEY

"Instead of buying an expensive computer, you can build a better
computer for much less money!!" Build your own clone computer in less
than an hour and be able to build computer for your friends. This class
offers information of the newest computer software and hardware in the
market and all your options to build a computer that fit your needs and
to protect you against obsolescence. In class material: CD with video
how to Assemble a PC "step by step", a manual with the latest
information, CD with software, class handouts & anti-static wristband
to prepare you to be an "expert" on buying & building PC's. No
prerequisite necessary.

$35 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5040 1 Saturday June 18


$70 10 am - 5 pm Yosef Cavalin



#5041 1 Saturday July 30

$70 10 am - 5 pm Yosef Cavalin



COMPUTER REPAIR I

(BUILDING, CONFIGURATION OR TROUBLE SHOOTING - LEVEL I)

Learn the computer components and their functions; to safely upgrade
your computer; to install and configure PC components. Build up your
basic skills in the installation and configuration of hard drive,
CD-ROM, floppy drive; also, maintenance of hardware. In class
material: CD with video how to repair and assemble a PC, a Manual with
the latest information CD with utility & diagnostic software, class
handouts & anti-static wristband.

$35 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5042 1 Saturday June 25

$70 10 am - 6 pm Yosef Cavalin



#5043 1 Saturday August 6

$70 10 am - 6 pm Yosef Cavalin































COMPUTER REPAIR II

Learn all about software selection initialization, set-up and
installation. Effective software configuration is critical to smooth
crash free system start up and operation. Learn how to successfully
load, troubleshoot and diagnose system and application software for the
PC.

$15 material fee paid in C.S. office



#5045 1 Saturday July 2


$60 10 am - 5 pm Chavez



#5046 1 Saturday August 13

$60 10 am - 5 pm Chavez



QUICKBOOKS

An intensive introduction to computerized bookkeeping on QUICKBOOKS.
Learn how to; create complete balance sheets, verify reconciliation,
establish client/vendor and customer profiles, create invoices, and
balance accounts receivable and payable. One student per computer
terminal - some PC experience helpful. Chinese language assistance
available in-class.

$20 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5047 2 Sundays June 26 & July 3

$85 5:30 - 9:30 pm Shu C. Chien



#5048 2 Sundays August 7 & 14

$85 5:30 - 9:30 pm Shu C. Chien



QUICKBOOKS PAYROLL

A complete introduction to small-business payroll tracking. Open to
those with no prior payroll, personnel or bookkeeping experience.
Three in-class lectures and hands-on computer lessons you will learn
how to; establish worker payroll withholding, monitor and record
employment taxes, process paychecks, record deductions, create
employee journal and create QuickBooks chart of Accounts for all
payroll functions. Chinese language assistance available in-class.

$20 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5049 2 Sundays July 10 & 17

$85 5:30 - 9:30 pm Shu C. Chien



#5050 2 Sundays August 21 & 28

$85 5:30 - 9:30 pm Shu C. Chien









*All Material Fees will be paid at the time of registration in
Community Services office.





BUSINESS & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES





CREATE A WEB SITE FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE

The Web has become the largest information library in the world and
e-commerce is currently producing more revenue than ever before. Have
your own personal web site for FREE or a commercial site with your own
domain name for as little as $8 a month. Learn what to put on it, how
to promote it, and how to design it, and your web site can become one
of the most productive tools you've ever utilized. Learn how to make
the site user friendly; how to link with the Internet search engines to
make sure you can be found. For web site beginners and experts.
Includes handouts plus a FREE update and resource report to obtain free
and low cost resources A $20.00 fee is paid in C.S office for a manual,
"Fishing' With a Net" #0-9629944-6-4.



#5100 1 Monday June 27

$30 6:30 - 9:30 pm Mike Rounds



CAREER AS A BANKTELLER

Award of Completion
Tellers are needed by area banks for flexible schedule employment
paying $9 per hour or more. Learn how to qualify for bank positions;
arrange a full time or part-time schedule, the skills needed, and how
to successfully interview. No prior business education required.

$5 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5101 1 Sunday June 26

$50 9 am - 3 pm Wendy Carrillo



#5102 1 Sunday July 24

$50 9 am - 3 pm Wendy Carrillo



#5103 1 Sunday August 28

$50 9 am - 3 pm Wendy Carrillo



HOSPITAL UNIT SECRETARY

Award of Completion
Learn the requirements to obtain a better job as a qualify applicant
for the position of unit secretary. Learn basic medical terminology,
organizing a patient's chart, navigating the hospital, record
keeping, and carrying doctors' orders.



#5105 6 Sundays June 19 - July 24

$55 10 am - 12 noon German Calderon







NEVER PAY RENT AGAIN! BE AN APARTMENT MANAGER

Award of Completion
Do you want to live rent-free? Do you plan to buy an income property
and want to get insider information on how to easily rent apartments to
new tenants? It is not difficult to get a position as an apartment
manager. This course covers a variety of issues, including: manager's
etiquette, notices and legal procedures, forms and communication with
tenants, tricks of the trade.

$20 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5108 2 Sundays August 7 & 14

$60 10 am - 4pm Hassid Thierry



MAIL ORDER FOR THE CLUELESS

The merging of the internet with mail order has produced an exciting
new opportunity for people who want to start their own successful
business. Just think about what you've personally ordered from the
net and had delivered by mail and you'll understand immediately! The
opportunities are unlimited and the process is simple to learn and
inexpensive to implement. In this informative program you'll learn:
Techniques for using the Internet to generate business, where and how
to rent and use mailing lists, how to place effective newspaper ads,
how to find profitable products to sell, the three mail order/Internet
rules that must be observed for success, plus all the basic information
needed to either start a business or enhance an exciting one. Note:
This is a business class, NOT a programming or desktop publishing
class. It explains the tools of mail order and the Internet with no
judgment about which ones you decide to use.



#5109 1 Wednesday June 29

$30 6:30 - 9:30 pm Nancy Miller



SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Substitute teachers can earn up to $150 per day! If your are
considering a teaching career or looking for a job that might better
suit your interest, substitute teaching could be the right choice.
Learn the basics for getting started as substitute teacher and how to
do this rewarding job effectively.

$2 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5110 1 Wednesday July 20

$40 6 - 8 pm Antonio Cervantes



#5111 1 Wednesday August 31


$40 6 - 8 pm Antonio Cervantes

PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE BEGINNER

This introductory course will provide a foundation for the
understanding of medications commonly used in the field of medicine.
This course will cover basic terminology, and pharmacology of commonly
used medications for treating: hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes,
infections, mental illness arthritis and many more. The course is
designed for individuals entering the allied health field, nurse, PA,
EMT, or for individuals wanting to learn basic information on
medications.

$15 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5113 5 Tuesdays August 2 - 30

$50 7 - 9 pm G. Benitez, PA



CERTIFIED LOAN SIGNING AGENT

Prerequisite: Notary Public Course

Learn the skills necessary to become a "Certified Loan Signing
Agent" and what it means; contact the most lucrative and profitable
businesses; develop and built your business with clients in Five Easy
Steps. Learn to properly notarize loan packages; and negotiate your
fees. Bonus: Free listing of 50 loan signing companies that are
looking for Notaries. $35 for Seminar Guide and Reference Book, also a
$20 fee for certification, paid in C.S. office



#5114 1 Saturday July 23


$100 9 am - 4 pm Carrie Christensen



NOTARY PUBLIC COURSE

Be prepared for the State of California examination entitled
"Commissioned Notary Public." Learn how to perform the day-to-day
applications of your duties and responsibilities as a Notary Public;
the functions of record keeping, wills, acknowledgments, subscribing
witness, immigration documents, and common questions and answers. Learn
about the Government, Business and Professional, Civil Codes as they
affect the Notary Public. An examination will be given similar to the
state examination. Certificate of Completion will be given for those
that qualify.

$20 material fee paid in C.S office for (California Notary Law
workbook).



#5115 1 Saturday July 9

$100 8 am - 4 pm C.Christensen



**8 am - 4 pm (check-in seminar)

As of July 1, 2005, the official notary public exam will no longer be
offered after the notary seminar.

To register for an exam, go to www.notarypublicseminars.com/exam or
call (916) 263-3520. Please register ASAP.

GRANT PROPOSALS: HOW TO FIND THEN AND HOW TO WRITE THEM

The is a great demand for good grant proposal writers in the public and
nonprofit sectors, from Head Start Programs and Childcare Centers,
Elementary, Middle and High schools, Colleges and Universities, to
Faith-Blessed Organizations, Community Centers, and much, much more.
This course will review the basic steps toward seeking and writing
promising Grant Proposals, from identifying community needs to
budgeting costs to meet those needs, and asking for the right amount of
funding to fill that budget. We will look at the various types of
Grant Proposals used today, from E-Forms to packet forms. Prepare for
some hands-on practice. Computer Literacy is recommended.

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5118 2 Mondays July 18 - 25

$56 6 - 9 pm Antonio Cervantes



CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYMENT

The largest employers in Southern California are government agencies
- L.A. County, public schools, Federal Government, prison agencies
and L.A. City. This intensive seminar will instruct you on how to
quickly and easily locate government jobs where you can use the skill
and training you already posses. Learn how to rapidly and successfully
prepare to pass standard employment exams, sell yourself during
interviews and obtain multiple job offers.

$5 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5120 1 Sunday July 24

$35 12 noon - 3 pm Tony Cervantes



#5121 1 Sunday August 28


$35 12 noon - 3 pm Tony Cervantes



LEGAL SECRETARIAL PROCEDURES

Award of Completion

Learn about a civil lawsuit from start to finish commencing with the
Summons and Complaint to trial including discovery (depositions,
notices, interrogatories, subpoena, notice to produce) It will cover
court rules, briefs, pleadings with table of contents, and of
authorities, corporate electronic fillings, court calendars, and office
procedures along with Legal Solutions (legal forms), Learn how to
calculate deadlines correctly and confirm the motions; legal
terminology, letter and memo writing, case citations, grammar and
punctuation. Resume and recruiting resources will be discussed.

$50 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5122 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$125 9 am - 1 pm Lina Martinez

HOW TO GET A U.S. POST OFFICE JOB

Each year the U.S. Postal Services hires hundreds of new workers in the
L=2EA. area- this seminar will teach you how to apply for and prepare for
these well-paid positions! Class will review basic requirements of
U=2ES.P.S.- basic knowledge of English, basic skills quiz, and actual job
skills. Focus will be upon entry-level position requiring no prior
experience (clerk/carrier, and distribution machine clerk) which start
at $18.22 per hour plus full benefits. Consider you future and join
our U.S.P.S. seminar! All in-class materials include a fee. No
citizenship or high school diploma required.



#5125 2 Fridays July 8 & 15

$45 6 - 9 pm David De La Cruz



#5126 2 Saturdays July 9 & 16

$45 12 noon - 3 pm David De La Cruz



#5127 2 Fridays August 12 & 19

$45 6 - 9 pm David De La Cruz



#5128 2 Saturdays August 13 & 20

$45 12 noon - 3 pm David De La Cruz



CHILD VISITATION MONITOR

AN OVERVIEW

Make a difference in the life of a child. If you are interested in
child advocacy work, consider a career as a professional Child
Visitation Monitor. The courts often award monitored visits to parents
who have been found to be 'unsafe', lack basic parenting skills and
other reasons. As a monitor, you will participate in a process that
supports a child's access to both parents in a safe environment.
Learn about the variety of situations that can affect a child's well
being, such as: domestic violence, abuse, mental illness, and other
issues. Expand your expertise as a service provider in the areas of
matching services with professional guidelines, the family court
system, diversity and cultural sensitivity, substance abuse, it's
detection and effects, and the crucial area of neutrality.

$20 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5130 1 Friday July 15

$99 9 am - 4 pm C.Christensen



















ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR CHILD VISITATION MONITOR

This revealing seminar helps you learn a compelling way of working as a
professional Child Visitation Monitor. Key areas presented in this
seminar are role-playing, forms and their importance, unbiased
documentation, the intake process, child development and child abuse,
abduction and reporting laws. Continue to expand your network with
other professional monitors in this class. Also, learn ways to
jumpstart your business with actual tools and systems to start
providing services. Once you complete the helpful suggestions
provided, their implementation will add to your success. You will be
given information on how to network services through the Supervised
Visitation Network, suggested reading lists and opportunities for
advanced education. Completion of this seminar will better prepare you
to develop and implement your career as a professional Child Visitation
Monitor. This seminar is based on an interactive environment and is
meant to be informative, educational and supportive.

$20 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5131 1 Saturday July 16

$99 9 am - 4 pm C.Christensen



HOW TO START A HOME BASED BUSINESS

From sewing to software development, more people are turning to the
home environment as the most profitable and enjoyable way to make a
living. Both part time and full time work is being moved from the
corporate to the private environments with huge rewards in both
financial gains and personal satisfaction. Being your own boss
requires the knowledge about how to set up, operate, and market your
skills in an efficient and profitable manner. Learn the basic steps in
setting up a legitimate business; the resources for selecting location,
mailing address, advertising and marketing techniques; tax tips and
guidelines; how to obtain merchant status so you can accept credit
cards.

$20 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5132 1 Monday June 27

$30 6:30 - 9:30 pm Nancy Miller



CAREER AS PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT

The expansion of medical services has created a demand for
Physician's Assistants to work directly with M.D.'s in hospitals
and clinics. Over 10 training programs for these professional programs
exist in California-another 100 nationwide. Level salaries in the
$60,000+ range may be available after 24 months of training. Learn all
about the career path. The exciting and rewarding job duties and how
to successfully apply to the training institutes.



#5133 2 Tuesdays July 12 & 19

$40 7 - 9pm G. Benitez, PA

ADULT EDUCATOR - HOW TO BECOME ONE WITHOUT YEARS OF COLLEGE

Are you looking for a career that is not only lucrative, but will also
make a difference in people's lives? Have you ever considered
becoming a teacher but are discouraged by the historically low salaries
or are not sure how to begin? Discover what your strengths are, and how
to acquire the skills you need to become a highly marketable adult
educator. Learn what types of teaching positions are available and
which one is right for you; also learn to create the right resume to
land your first teaching position.

$2 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5135 1 Monday July 25


$30 6 - 8 pm Antonio Cervantes



#5136 1 Monday August 29

$30 6 - 8 pm Antonio Cervantes



PATENT IT YOURSELF

Need a patent? Not sure if it's the right thing for you to do?
Don't want to pay an attorney to do it? Learn to create and file your
own patent, trademark, or copyright and save thousands of dollars in
attorney's fees by doing it all yourself. Considerations for patent
applicants; the differences between patents, trademarks and copyrights;
protection that comes with a patent; the types of patents and their
fees; the patent search process; specifications and drawing process;
and drawings and claims.

$30 materials fee paid in C.S. office for, "Inventing for Money", #
0-9629944-7-2.



#5138 1 Monday June 20

$30 6:30 - 9:30 pm Mike Rounds



FINGERPRINT CLASSIFICATION

Review all phases of fingerprint classification utilized in the
identification of individuals. It will prepare the student for
entry-level positions in law enforcement agencies. Lectures, class
discussion, hands-on participation in rolling and the classifying of
fingerprint cards. Sample tests will be given to acquaint the students
with the various civil service exams.

Award Certificate: both sessions must be completed to receive the
required certificate for job applications.

$15 material fee paid in C.S. office.



Fingerprint I

#5139 5 Mondays June 20 - July 25

$80 4:30 - 6:30 pm Staff



Fingerprint II

#5140 5 Mondays August 1 - 29

$80 4:30 - 6:30 pm Staff

ACCOUNTING

RECORDKEEPING



INTRODUCTION TO BOOKKEEPING

Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping with this intensive workshop.
Prepare yourself for employment as book-keeping or record keeping. No
prior accounting or business experience required. A Certificate of
Attendance is available at the end of the class.

$61 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5150 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$100 8:30 am - 12:30 pm K. Kamdar



COMPUTERIZED BOOKKEEPING

PEACHTREE

Award of Completion
Prerequisite: Previous experience with PC's and Windows. An
introduction to the #1 PC-based accounting software package and its
related bookkeeping functions. This hands-on computer lab workshop
will cover "How Peachtree Performs the double-entry Bookkeeping
Cycle" plus other essential "How To's" including: Company set
up and Chart of Accounts Management of Accounts Receivable (A/R) and
Accounts Payable (A/P); Receiving & Depositing Payments; Income
Statement (P&L) and Balance Sheet reports.

$55 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5151 5 Fridays June 24 - July 22

$90 5:30 - 9 pm Kanty Kamdar



These classes are held off campus: South Gate Educational Center.

#5152 3 Tues/ 3 Wed June 21 - July 6

$90 5:30 - 7:30 pm Kanty Kamdar



INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX PREPARATION - COMPUTER CONCEPT

Award of Completion
Topics: Taxable Income, Exemptions, Filing Requirements, and Sale of
Principle Residence, Itemized Deductions, Moving Expenses, Unemployment
Compensations, New Tax Laws. An Award of Completion issued to passing
students with 90% attendance, this course is NOT for continuing
education units or hours. Please request supply list at registration.
$15 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5153 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16 $85 1 - 4
pm Kanty Kamdar









*All Material Fees will be paid at the time of registration in
Community Services office.

INTERPRETATION



LEGAL/MEDICAL INTERPRETATION

CHINESE/ENGLISH

Award of Completion
A person must pass the State Court Interpreter Exam to become a
certified interpreter and work for the Courts. Learn the necessary
skills to perform as a Court interpreter, or for other fields, designed
to the cover the Juvenile System of Justice, Fire Arms, Drugs, and
Medical. Students participate in exercises and drills to improve their
speed and their analytical skills. It also prepares for the level of
proficiency required to be certified as Legal & Medical interpreters.
Final evaluation will be based on class participation and test results.
Court visitations are recommended. Must be fluent in English and
Chinese. $20 material fees paid in C.S. office.



#5155 7 Saturdays June 18 - July 30

$215 9am - 12 noon Richard Fan



COURT INTERPRETING FOR AGENCIES AND COURTS - Spanish/English

Learn to develop consecutive, sight translation and simultaneous
interpreting skills. Special emphasis will be given to passing the
exam and gaining the certification needed for upward mobility.
Prerequisite: fluency or near fluency in both Spanish and English.

$35 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5158 5 Tuesdays June 21 - July 19

$120 7 - 9 pm Marjorie Karl





REAL ESTATE



REAL ESTATE LOAN OFFICER TRAINING WORKSHOP

Maybe you are a real estate agent that would like to learn how to
qualify your clients, understand ratios, the difference between a
conventional and a non-conventional loan, conforming loan, and
understand about the underwriting guidelines of Fannie MAE and Freddie
Mac; how to fill out a 1003 loan application, good faith estimate,
documents needed by the processor and underwriter to qualify for a
loan, and other loan programs that may be available for people with
credit problems.

$55 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5160 5 Sundays July 31 - Aug. 28

$150 9 am - 1 pm Lina Martinez









REAL ESTATE SALES AGENT TRAINING WORKSHOP

Real estate is a growing and dynamic business. Help people buy their
most important asset: their home. Learn how to fill out the latest Real
Estate Purchase Contract and Joint Escrow instructions and related
forms. Know how to read the contracts, understand and explain the
important clauses.

$55 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5161 5 Sundays July 31 - Aug. 28

$150 1:30 - 4:30 pm Lina Martinez



GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND LOANS TO PURCHASE YOUR OWN HOUSE

The purpose of this class is to introduce you to some of the major
sources of government money that will help you to purchase your own
house. In this class you will learn: What kind of government programs
are available for real estate; how to apply for government loans and
grants and low interest rate loans programs; and most importantly,
where to apply for government grants and loans.



#5162 1 Saturday June 18

$30 9 am - 12 noon Jose Reyna



#5163 1 Saturday July 30

$30 9 am - 12 noon Jose Reyna



REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL

A New Career/ A New Business

Real estate sales may boom or bust, but property value appraisals are
still needed everyday by banks and mortgage brokers. Here's an
opportunity that can lead to a high paying job or an independent
profession. Spend a fast-paced evening learning about this exciting
career-how to enter the field and advance to higher professional
levels. Topics will include: licensing info, where to find
assignments, typical activities and career opportunities.



#5165 1 Wednesday August 3

$45 7 - 9:30 pm Bill Willson






























MEDICAL TRAINING






















MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY -

BODY SYSTEM

Award of Completion
This introductory course will provide a strong foundation in the
language of medicine applicable to most medical specialties. Learn
Greek and Latin word roots covering basic Anatomy and Physiology,
pathological conditions and procedures, rules governing how medical
terms are formed and used, spelling and pronunciation. Prepare for
employment in hospitals, clinics, private medical and dental practices.


Textbook: "The Language of medicine" by Davi-Ellen Chabner, 4th
Edition.

$36 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5170 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$95 1:30 - 7:30 pm Alberto Boquiren





CODING: ICD-9CM/CPT-4

Award of Completion
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology

Coding is required to bill insurance companies, and is used in the
medical records departments of hospitals. Learn the rules in coding
diseases to meet the requirements for medical records by effectively
learning ICD-9CM. In CPT learn how to code the doctor's procedures
and services; the new evaluation and management codes. All books
(latest edition), about $141 plus $15 material fee paid in C.S. office.
(Same textbooks required for Medical Insurance billing)



#5171 5 Saturdays July 23 - Aug. 20

$100 2:30 - 7:30 pm Joselito P. Capili



















COMPUTERIZED MEDICAL BILLING INSURANCE SERVICE

Prerequisite: Medical Insurance Billing

This a highly recommended hands-on workshop for billing service and
practice for jobs in this field. Learn the basics on how to input
patient information and insurance data, generate insurance claims
forms, statements, collection letters, edit list and other required
forms.

$15 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5172 4 Sundays Aug. 14 - Sept. 11

$95 4 - 8 pm Joselito P. Capili



MEDICAL LEGAL ISSUES AND RISK

MANAGEMENT - ETHICS / BIOETHICS

Learn the importance of confidentiality of medical records in
California, which could involve minors' records, subpoenas and court
orders, workers' compensation records, and special requirements for
psychiatric, AIDS/HIV, and substance abuse records. Learn when to
release or retain medical records; when to resort to arbitration versus
civil courts; how to prevent malpractice claims by learning about the
most common torts, and much more. Material fee of $12 + about $10 for
required text paid in C.S. office.



#5173 3 Fridays July 8 - 22

$85 6 - 9 pm B. Villanueva



#5174 3 Fridays September 2 - 16

$85 6 - 9 pm B. Villanueva



MEDICAL CREDIT & COLLECTIONS:

RECOVERY OF UNSECURED ASSETS.

An important part of managing a medical office is keeping the accounts
current. Learn to work more efficiently by learning how to follow up on
unpaid claims from private insurance, Medicare, and HMP/PPO; how to
analyze monthly reports to work accounts receivable, how to file
tracers, CIF's and appeals on denied claims for Medical; and new
collections techniques.

$22 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5175 3 Sundays June 12 - 26

$70 4 - 8 pm Joselito P. Capili



#5176 3 Saturdays Aug. 27 - Sept. 17

$70 3:30 - 7:30 pm Joselito P. Capili







ADULT LEISURE & ACTIVITIES





ARTS & CRAFTS



JAPANESE BUNKA EMBROIDERY -

PAINTING WITH THREAD

This art form is very much a part of the culture of Japan. Differing
from other methods of embroidery.

Material fee determined in class.



#5200 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$59 9 - 11 am Toshiko Kaneko



#5201 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$59 9 - 11 am Toshiko Kaneko



LET'S GO BALLOONING!

Your imagination will soar as you learn the techniques for making
beautiful balloon sculptures. You'll make a balloon columns and
arches. Mary Lou will also teach you about supplies, materials, safety
and inexpensive resources in addition to a number of ways to blow up
balloons without having to huff and puff.

$25 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5202 1 Saturday July 9

$30 9:30am - 1:30 pm Mary Lou Chapa



GET WIRED - MAKE YOUR OWN JEWELRY

Wire wrapped necklaces are priced and run for $50 and up in stores.
Learn to design your own jewelry using Austrian crystal, freshwater
pearl and sterling silver jewelry. Learn wire wrapping techniques,
tools of the trade, and how to oxidize your jewelry. Finish class with
matching necklace, bracelet and earrings, as well as the skills needed
to create own jewelry, for gifts or to sell. Bring a shoebox with lid.

$35 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5203 2 Saturdays July 9 & 16

$35 10 am - 1 pm Debbie Barrera

























CHANDALIER - HOOP EARRINGS

Prerequisite: Get Wired Class

Would you like to be able to make the beautiful chandelier and hoop
earrings that are so popular and expensive that you see everywhere?
Chandelier earrings are worn by many celebrities and are in high
fashion today. They look stunning regardless of the latest fashion
trend. You will save yourself a lot of money by taking this class.
You will learn to make these beautiful chandelier and hoop earrings
using Swarovski crystals and Sterling Silver. You will truly be amazed
at what beautiful earrings you will go home with. They will make the
perfect gift-don't be surprised if people want to buy them from you.


$35 material fee paid in C.S office.



#5205 2 Saturdays July 30 & Aug. 6 $35 10 am -
1 pm Debbie Barrera



CANDLE MAKING I

Candles are a beautiful addition to your home d=E9cor and make wonderful
welcome gifts. Learn the basic techn iques for making both molded and
container candles. You will make and take home a colorful chunk
candle, a floating candle, and a novelty gel candle. Handouts
containing instructions, tips, and techniques will be provided. No
prior experience needed. Wear old clothes and closed-toe shoes. (No
sandals please).

$15 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5206 1 Sunday July 10

$40 1 - 4 pm Jeannette Bovard



CANDLE MAKING II

Learn how to make unique candles for special occasions. This workshop
focuses on specialty design that requires a little effort - but the
results are well worth it! Participants will make and take home free
fragrant and beautiful candles utilizing a variety of techniques and
products. No prior experience needed. Wear old clothes & closed-toe
shoes. (No sandals please).

$15 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5207 1 Sunday August 14

$40 1 - 4 pm Jeannette Bovard





BEGINNING KNITTING OR CROCHET

In this class, you will learn either to knit or crochet, you choose.
Regardless of your choice, you will complete a pair of slippers which
will teach you the basics from start to finish that will allow you to
launch into future projects. Please request supply list on the day of
registration.



#5210 3 Saturdays June 18 - July 2

$45 1 - 3:30 pm Natalie A. Nevin



#5211 3 Saturdays August 6 - 20

$45 1 - 3:30 pm Natalie A. Nevin





SEWING MADE EASY

Develop your creativity and save money while learning to sew. Open to
men and women. No prior sewing experience necessary. Lessons will
include sewing machine operations, understanding the patterns,
selections of fabrics and preparations before cutting and basic sewing
construction and techniques.

$8 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5212 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$80 9 am - 1 pm Laura Montano



#5213 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$80 9 am - 1 pm Laura Montano





WIRE-WRAPPED PENDANT

Learn how to create a pendant using a semi-precious stone. Always
wondered how to attach a stone that doesn't have a hole into a
necklace? Learn how to create a silver wire cage for your stone using
a semi-precious cabochon stone and Sterling Silver wire to create a
beautiful pendant for a necklace worth $85 and up in jewelry stores.
This type of wire wrapping can also be used for a variety of home
accessories such as napkin holders, window and door, curtains, hat and
clothing accessories, makes excellent gifts and are very popular in the
retail market.

$35 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5214 2 Saturdays August 13 & 20

$42 10 am - 1 pm Debbie Barrera













ORIGAMI

Fun animals, birds, Samurai hats are just a few of the creative paper
folding crafts you will learn to make. They can be used to decorate
gifts, or they can be a gift in themselves. Parents are welcome to
enroll in this class.

Course is taught in Spanish as well.

$2 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#1323 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$35 9 - 9:50 am Julio R. Ojinaga



#1324 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$35 9 - 9:50 am Julio R. Ojinaga



#1325 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$35 10 - 10:50 am Julio R. Ojinaga



#1326 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$35 10 - 10:50 am Julio R. Ojinaga



BASIC QUILTING WITH PROGRESSION

An intensive hands on introduction to the art and craft of quilt
making. Discover how to pre-plan a quilt, cut with rotary cutter mat,
and design your first wall hanging from start to finish. This class
teaches traditional techniques as well as specialized instruction, such
as Clothing Quilting, t-shirt quilting, Baby clothing quilts as well.
Please bring your sewing machine to class; workshop begins the first
class meeting. Please request a supply list upon registration.

$2 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5215 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$54 1 - 2:30 pm Pat Merkle



#5216 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$54 1 - 2:30 pm Pat Merkle



C=2EP.R





ADULT CPR

Prepare yourself with the life saving skills to respond to respiratory
and cardiac arrest emergencies involving adults. Written exam in
English required at end of class. $10 material fee paid in C.S.
office.



#5220 1 Saturday June 25

$30 1 - 4 pm R.Tang & E.Arevalo



#5221 1 Saturday July 30

$30 1 - 4 pm R.Tang & E.Arevalo













CUISINE



















SUSHI MAKING

Delicious and nutritious sushi is deceptively easy to create in any
kitchen. Learn how to select tasty ingredients, roll and garnish
sushi. Participants should provide 2 bowls (soup bowl size), hand
towel, cutting knife (non serrated), and a small cutting board. $15
material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5300 1 Thursday July 7


$30 6 - 9 pm Kenji
Ishida





MEXICAN COOKING - TAMALES

Bilingual Workshops

Learn authentic Mexican cooking as it is made at home with
demonstrations and secrets from an experienced cook.

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5301 1 Saturday June 25


$25 4 - 7 pm Martina Enriquez



#5302 1 Saturday August 6

$25 4 - 7 pm Martina Enriquez





CAKE DECORATION

A basic step by step instruction to fundamental cake decorating and has
been design for the first time decorator. It covers the basic skills of
color mixing, different types of icing, borders, tool description,
basic rose, simple floral arrangements and figure piping.

$25 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5303 5 Tuesdays August 2 - 30

$45 6 - 8 pm Youlen Chan



























SUMMER WILD FOOD OUTGOING

Enjoy an easy walk along a nearby creek in the Santa Monica Mountains
while you learn to identify, gather without harm to the environment,
prepare and store edible wild plants growing in the summer. Emphasis
will be on food plants that are typically in a creek environment.
Learn about traditional American early settler and contemporary uses of
the wild plants we find; why wild foods are more nutritious than grown
foods and enjoy a wild food meal on site. This is a walk for the
kitchen, free food, natural foods, survival and for those who want to
become aware of the plants that are all around us. Class held of
campus.

$1 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5305 1 Sunday June 19

$30 1 - 4 pm Hilla Futterman



#5306 1 Sunday July 31

$30 1 - 4 pm Hilla Futterman



CHINESE COOKING

These classes will teach you how to cook many kinds of Chinese foods
step by step. Are you getting tired of the way you cook? $10 material
fee paid in C.S. office.














Egg Roll, Orange Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken

#5310 1 Saturday June 18

$30 3 - 6 pm Candy Van



#5311 1 Saturday July 30

$30 3 - 6 pm Candy Van



Chow Mein, Broccoli Beef & Spicy Chicken

#5312 1 Saturday June 25

$30 3 - 6 pm Candy Van



#5313 1 Saturday August 6

$30 3 - 6 pm Candy Van



Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chicken with vegetables

#5314 1 Saturday July 9

$30 3 - 6 pm Candy Van



#5315 1 Saturday August 13

$30 3 - 6 pm Candy Van



Wonton Soup, Spicy Pepper Beef, Shrimp with Snow Peas

#5316 1 Saturday July 16

$30 3 - 6 pm Candy Van



#5317 1 Saturday August 20

$30 3 - 6 pm Candy Van





WINES OF THE WORLD!

An intensive introduction to wines of the world! Taste six or seven
different wines during each class session. Learn how to select and
serve typical domestic and imported vintages. Learn how to impress
your friends with your tableside technique! Please bring a notebook to
class. Participants must provide proof of age - all enrollees must
be 21 or above. Students must bring 2 all purpose wine glasses,
crackers, and cheese to each session.

$45 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5320 5 Tuesdays June 21 - July 19

$40 7 - 9 pm Rob Hill



#5321 5 Tuesdays August 2 - 30

$40 7 - 9 pm Rob Hill



BASIC BARTENDING

Learn the basics of setting up and maintaining a bar with an emphasis
on drink recipes and measurements. Bartending supplies and equipment
will be discussed, along with when to use what liquor. This is a great
class for those who need flexible, part-time work (calling all actors)
or those who want to tend bar at their parties. Tips on how to locate
employment will be presented. No alcohol will be used in class.

$20 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5322 2 Saturdays July 2 & 9

$40 10 am - 12 noon J. Micheles



ENGLISH



ACCENT REDUCTION

Designed to teach foreign speakers exactly what they need to reduce
their accents. This class will include speech drills, pronunciation
exercises, and a brief review of the American Accent. This class will
be taught entirely in English. Students should have enough command of
the English language to take this class.

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.



LEVEL ONE

#5330 5 Thursdays June 23 - July 21

$59 5:30 - 7:30 pm A. Cervantes



#5331 5 Thursdays Aug. 4 - Sept. 1

$59 5:30 - 7:30 pm A. Cervantes



LEVEL TWO

#5332 5 Thursdays June 23 - July 21

$59 7:30 - 9:30 pm A. Cervantes



#5333 5 Thursdays Aug. 4 - Sept. 1

$59 7:30 - 9:30 pm A. Cervantes

HOW TO SPEED READ: INCREASE YOUR SPEED 100%

Imagine breezing through leisure reading, newspapers, textbooks or work
related technical material in less than half the time. You will learn
the skills of training the mind and the eyes to gain speed,
comprehension and retention easily. Your personal progress will be
tracked weekly and you will receive individualized assistance as
needed. Please bring the following to the first meeting: Triple your
Reading Speed. By: Wane E. Cutler



#5335 4 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 20

$50 10am - 12 noon Carolyn R.-Conley



INSTANT WORD POWER

Develop a powerful vocabulary quickly and easily, impress your boss and
co-workers, prepare for exams and your class work and increase your
self-confidence in presentations. Take charge of your language
skills-demonstrate your abilities through your command of works.

$5 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5336 2 Saturdays July 9 & 16

$35 1 - 3 pm Carolyn R.-Conley



ENGLISH - ESL BASIC

FOR FOREIGN BORN SPEAKERS

Listening, conversation, reading and writing skills will be developed
through easy and friendly interaction among students. **Textbook:
Oxford Picture Dictionary (about $25) is not included and will be
available at the ELAC Bookstore.



#5337 5 Sundays June 19 - July 17

$66 4 - 6 pm Carmen Navarro



#5338 5 Sundays July 31 - Aug. 28

$66 4 - 6 pm Carmen Navarro



SELF PUBLISHING

Want to be published? Now? Cheap? In this informative and entertaining
class you'll learn everything you need to know to create your own
books, booklets, and audio products. The class will show you how to:

Write a book in 30 days or less. Write tips booklets in one day.
Create audio products (Tapes and CD's) in two weeks. Obtain ISBN,
bar code, and other material. How to obtain copyright and trademark
protection for your work.

$20 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5339 1 Wednesday June 29

$35 6:30 - 9:30 pm Mike Rounds













IMPROVE YOUR WRITING!

Improve your business writing skills. This class is designed to help
strengthen various forms of written communications. Subject includes
memos, business letters, business reports and more. Class includes one
session on public speaking. Sign up and improve your business language
now. Material list will be given in class.



#5340 5 Sundays June 19 - July 17

$59 2 - 4 pm Carmen Navarro



#5341 5 Sundays July 31 - Aug. 28

$59 2 - 4 pm Carmen Navarro



OH NO! GRAMMAR AGAIN!

An intensive review of grammar as used in creative writing. Avoid
writer's block - overcome the feeling of powerlessness because you
do not recall the grammar "rules of the game." Discover the simple
rules of grammar and composition - free yourself to write clear and
concise letters, reports, e-mail and documents. Discover why
computerized grammar checks usually miss the most common grammatical
errors. $7 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5342 3 Saturdays June 18 - July 2

$35 10am-12:30pm Carolyn R.-Conley



ENGLISH GRAMMAR - ESL Basic

A basic ESL class with emphasis on life skills and grammar. There will
be lot of practice **Textbook: Basic English "A" Grammar (about
$28) is not included; available at ELAC Bookstore.

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5343 5 Fridays June 24 - July 22

$55 7 - 9 pm Staff



#5344 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$55 9 - 11 am Staff



ENGLISH GRAMMAR - ESL Intermediate

An intermediate ESL class with emphasis on life skills and grammar. A
lot of practice in and outside the classroom.

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5345 5 Fridays Aug. 5 -Sept. 2

$55 7 - 9 pm Staff



#5346 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$55 9 - 11 am Staff



















FINE ARTS




PAINTING, DRAWING AND SKETCHING

Explore the rich possibilities of working with oil or acrylic and
develop skills in a paint media of your choice. Emphasis will be placed
on painting, drawing or sketching from observation but students will be
encouraged to develop a personal style. Explore line, form, value,
space, texture and color. Material list will be available at 1st
meeting; but student may bring his own art supplies.



#5350 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$59 2 - 4 pm Pablo Jacome



#5351 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$59 2 - 4 pm Pablo Jacome





CALLIGRAPHY - BEGINNING

Learn the time honored skill of italic writing, from it's historical
beginnings to present day uses featuring you own personal touches.
This fun and easy to learn skill will enable you to create beautiful
individualized, and unique gifts cards and scrolls for friends and
family! Bring a calligraphy pen (preferably Rotring Art Pen 1.9) black
ink cartridges, your imagination and willingness to learn a truly
unique skill. Ages 10 and older are welcome.

$15 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5353 5 Sundays June 19 - July 17

$54 1 - 3 pm Catherine Andersen





INTERMEDIATE CALLIGRAPHY

The course starts where Basic (Beginning) Calligraphy ended. Students
will be assigned various advanced calligraphy projects that will
utilize their own ideas and designs. This course will also focus on
the formalities of calligraphy.

$20 material fee paid in C.S. office. (Additional materials will also
be required for this course and will be discussed at our first
meeting).



#5354 5 Tuesdays June 21 - July 19

$54 7 - 9 pm Catherine Andersen











FLORAL DESIGNS



FLORAL DESIGNS BASIC

Learn to make basic and fresh flower arrangements for any use or
occasion. Learn to make bows, bud vases, corsages, bridesmaids'
bouquets, centerpieces, novelty and one-sided arrangements. Please
bring wire cutters, scissors, floral knife and newspapers to cover
table.

$55 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5400 4 Sundays June 19 - July 10

$55 10 am - 1 pm Mary Fernandez



FLORAL DESIGN INTERMEDIATE

Prerequisite: Basic floral designs or consent of instructor. Make
special floral designs for any use or occasion. Aspects of the flower
shop business will be taught for those who wish to make it an
occupation. Please bring wire cutters, newspapers, scissors, and paring
knife.

$55 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5401 4 Sundays July 17 - Aug. 7

$55 10 am - 1 pm Mary Fernandez



WEDDING FLORAL DESIGNS

Learn basic wedding arrangements including bridal bouquets, flower girl
baskets; Bridesmaids' bouquets and church flower arrangements will be
demonstrated. Covers pricing & buying. Please bring scissors, wire
cutters, paring knife and newspapers to cover table.

$55 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5402 4 Sundays June 19 - July 10

$55 1- 4 pm Mary Fernandez



FLORAL DESIGN FOR SPECIAL

OCCASIONS

Prerequisite: Basic floral designs or consent of instructor. Learn to
make special floral designs for all occasions.

1st week: Floral and Gift Baskets for weddings, quincea=F1eras,
birthdays, etc.

2nd week: High Style designs using tropical flowers from Hawaii.

3rd week: Tokyo Wrap using netting to wrap the flowers for baskets and
banquets.

4th week: Funeral Designs to create a beautiful casket piece, standing
sprays, and wreaths.

Please bring wire cutters, newspapers, scissors, and paring knife.

$55 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5403 4 Sundays July 17 - Aug. 7

$75 1 - 4 pm Mary Fern=E1ndez

LANGUAGES



PORTUGESE FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS

Learn simple everyday Portuguese in the Brazilian dialect, in a class
designed especially for Spanish speakers. Students will practice
speaking, listening, and reading skills, while focusing on some of the
major pronunciation and grammar differences between Portuguese and
Spanish, making Portuguese more accessible to the Spanish speakers!
The present tense of many regular and irregular verbs will be
introduced, as well as some basic conversational vocabulary and
cultural knowledge. Requires no previous knowledge of Portuguese, but
does require proficiency in Spanish (or other Latin-root language such
as French or Italian).

$3 material fee paid in C.S. Office



#5410 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$59 10 am - 12 noon Olivia Trevino



#5411 5 Tuesdays August 2 - 30

$59 6 - 8 pm Olivia Trevino



ITALIAN FOR TRAVEL OR BUSINESS

Master the fundamentals of Italian as you learn correct pronunciation,
practical vocabulary, useful phrases, and idioms. Combined with an
introduction of Italian civilization, this class will help you carry on
a simple conversation on everyday topics, current events, and culture
values.

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5412 5 Sundays June 19 - July 17

$59 9:30 - 11:30 am R. Scherillo



#5413 5 Sundays July 31 - Aug. 28

$59 9:30 - 11:30 am R. Scherillo



SPANISH FOR PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS PEOPLE

For professionals who wish to understand and develop a conversational
ability in Spanish. A basic introduction to the active use of the
Spanish language for the following areas: Healthcare, Law, Social
Workers, Teaching and Business. Emphasis will be placed on
conversational exercises, pronunciation, open dialogue and some basic
grammar. Knowledge of Spanish not required.

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5415 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$59 4 - 6 pm Pablo Jacome



#5416 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$59 4 - 6 pm Pablo Jacome





FRENCH FOR TRAVEL/BUSINESS


Learn in a comfortable ambience basic conversational French through
varies fun activities. Students will work on individual pronunciation
difficulties, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions. French culture
and helpful tips for year-round travelers will be presented. Knowledge
of French is not required.

$15 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5420 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$59 9:30 - 11:30 am Sandrine Fabien



#5421 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$59 9:30 - 11:30 am Sandrine Fabien



JAPANESE CONVERSATION FOR BUSINESS AND TRAVEL

Learn practical words and phrases which will help you communicate
effectively in Japanese while traveling or arranging business in Japan.
Basic conversational Japanese will be taught through the use of
Japanese history, culture and psychology.



#5422 4 Sundays June 19 - July 10

$59 10 am - 2 pm Sumiko Urquhart



#5423 4 Sundays July 31 - Aug. 21

$59 10 am - 2 pm Sumiko Urquhart



SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINERS

A course to introduce students to the third most widely used language
in this country. Learn to communicate in silence using hand signs.
Learn the fundamentals of the American Sign Language Method (ASL).
Textbook: A basic Course in American Sign Language. T. J. Publishers,
Humphries, Padeen, O'Rourke, A. Paul.



#5424 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$54 10:30 - 12 noon V.Aragon Jr.



C.Ht.



#5425 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$54 10:30 - 12 noon V.Aragon Jr.



C.Ht.





















MUSIC



GUITAR - BEGINNING

The beginning student will learn proper right and left hand techniques
while learning to read music. Students must bring own instrument.

$2 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5430 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$49 3 - 4:30 pm Stephen Jones



#5431 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$49 3 - 4:30 pm Stephen Jones



ELECTRIC GUITAR - BEGINNING

A complete introduction electric guitar selection and use. Discover to
successfully ply amplified guitar in a group setting. You will receive
basic instruction on note reading, finger positioning and harmonies.
Students must bring an electrical guitar and a small amplifier to
class.



#5433 5 Sundays June 19 - July 17

$66 8 - 9:30 am Edgar Esquivel



#5434 5 Sundays July 31 - Aug. 28

$66 8 - 9:30 am Edgar Esquivel



ELECTRIC-BASS GUITAR

Learn the basics of blues guitar while receiving instruction on basic
note reading, harmonies, selection of gear and finding band members to
perform with. Students must bring a bass guitar and a small amplifier
to class.



#5435 5 Sundays June 19 - July 17

$66 10 - 11:30 am Edgar Esquivel



#5436 5 Sundays July 31 - Aug. 28

$66 10 - 11:30 am Edgar Esquivel



SINGING UNLEASHING THE POWER, BEAUTY & RANGE IN YOUR VOICE

All levels are welcome! Whether for Classical Broadway, or Pop, learn
specific vocal techniques to strengthen the placement and resonance in
your voice. Learn about performing skills, mastering breath, focusing
the voice, blending vocal colors, and physical anatomy of the voice.
GaVoian is "A rafter-rattling tenor," says L.A. Times. "Pure,
powerful, tenor," says Orange County Register. "Fantastic singing
voice," L.A. Weekly. Please bring a hand held tape recorder.

$5 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5438 4 Saturdays June 18 - July 9

$45 12 noon - 2 pm Charles GaVoian



#5439 4 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 20

$45 12 noon - 2 pm Charles GaVoian



DRUMS FOR BEGINNERS

Learn drum rotation, principles of improvisation and effective practice
techniques, to enable you to perform simple blues and other popular
beats within weeks. Teens are welcomed.



#5440 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$63 10 am - 12 noon J. Kristensen



#5441 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$63 10 am - 12 noon J. Kristensen



DRUMS INTERMEDIATE

A more intensive look at practical modern drum set rhythms, which can
be played in many musical situations. It is recommended that students
take the "Introduction to Drums" course and/or have at least 6
months to one year of experience. There will be beats that required
moderate drum set independence, sometimes called "four way
coordination", also explored will be drum set fills and sticking
ideas. Please bring your own sticks and something to record.



#5442 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$63 12 noon - 2 pm J. Kristensen



#5443 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$63 12 noon - 2 pm J. Kristensen



SUNDAY PIANO

Nonna Ayrapetova, a Russian born piano instructor & member of MTAC.



Level I Beginning only!

#1376 5 Sundays June 19 - July 17

$65 11 - 11:50 am N. Ayrapetova



#1377 5 Sundays July 31 - Aug. 28

$65 11 - 11:50 am N. Ayrapetova



Level II

#1378 5 Sundays June 19 - July 17

$65 12 noon - 12:50 pm N. Ayrapetova



#1379 5 Sundays July 31 - Aug. 28

$65 12 noon - 12:50 pm N. Ayrapetova



Level III

#1380 5 Sundays June 19 - July 17

$65 1 - 1:50 pm N. Ayrapetova



#1381 5 Sundays July 31 - Aug. 28

$65 1 - 1:50 pm N. Ayrapetova



Level IV

#1382 5 Sundays June 19 - July 17

$65 2 - 2:50 pm N. Ayrapetova



#1383 5 Sundays July 31 - Aug. 28

$65 2 - 2:50 pm N. Ayrapetova







ORCHESTRA FOR BEGINNERS

This course is designed to introduce the basic of orchestral music
making. Instruction on theory, subdivisions, repertoire and the
history of this music will be emphasized. We will also work on
improving technique, developing accurate counting, improving tone, and
creating an awareness of style.

$8 Material fee paid in C.S. office



#1348 5 Weds/ 5 Fri June 22 - July 22

$75 4 - 4:50 pm John E. Nunez



#1349 5 Weds/ 5 Fri Aug. 3 - Sept. 2

$75 4 - 4:50 pm John E. Nunez



PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT



ACUPRESSURE THERAPY- Feel better!!

Learn to pinpoint the area causing the pain; basic acupressure hand
techniques and practice; self message and pressure points: acupressure
to take care of problem; whole body health care acupressure; and hand &
foot massage. (Dress in comfortable loose or exercise type clothing,
and baby oil, lotion, herbal oil or massage oil)

$3 material fee paid in C.S. office.



LEVEL I

#5450 5 Fridays June 24 - July 22

$42 7 - 9 pm Wayne Lu



#5451 5 Fridays Aug. 5 - Sept. 2

$42 7 - 9 pm Wayne Lu



LEVEL II

#5452 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$42 5 - 7 pm Wayne Lu



#5453 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$42 5 - 7 pm Wayne Lu



THERAPEUTIC HYPNOSIS FOR ADULTS

This class will aid in: getting rid of anger, guilt, pain related to a
loss of a loved one or something precious, breaking self-defeating
behaviors, eliminating fear of success or failure, reducing shyness,
gaining more confidence, raising self-esteem, becoming more secure and
rejection proof and can also help in losing weight.



#5455 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$42 2 - 2:50 pm V.Aragon Jr., C.Ht.



#5456 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$42 2 - 2:50 pm V.Aragon Jr., C.Ht









CLUTTEROLOGY

How to Eliminate Clutter & Get Organize

If you're tired of constantly tripping over your "stuff", you can
change your environment to work for you with simple, practical ideas on
removing clutter from your life and getting organized. You'll learn
how to: Tell the difference between organized and neat; evaluate the
true cost of your "stuff". Attendees are encouraged to bring the
following items to class: old cell phones empty LaserJet and Inkjet
Cartridges one kitchen item and 2 closet items for charitable donation.

$20 material fee paid in C.S. office for an illustrated manual
"Clutterology, #0-9629944-0-5".



#5458 1 Monday June 20

$30 6:30 - 9:30 pm Nancy Miller





HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE WITH TACT AND SKILL

This seminar focuses on ways to analyze types of difficult behavior and
constructive ways to communicate with difficult people in our personal
and professional lives. Included are practical techniques such as
pacing, paraphrasing and inquiry. Specific sections are devoted to the
angry and abusive person.

$20 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5459 1 Saturday June 25

$30 9 am - 12 noon Roger Burgraff

Ph.D



#5460 1 Saturday August 6

$30 9 am - 12 noon Roger Burgraff

Ph.D





HOW TO DEAL WITH DISAGREEMENTS CONFLICT AND CONFRONTATION

This seminar includes redefining and analyzing the reasons for conflict
and principles to help deal with any conflict. The course topics
include interests vs. positions, creativity, preconditions, separating
the people from the problem and the "rules" for fighting fair.

$20 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5461 1 Saturday June 25

$30 1 - 4 pm Roger Burgraff

Ph.D



#5462 1 Saturday August 6

$30 1 - 4 pm Roger Burgraff

Ph.D













HOW TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS OF A SUCCESFUL LEADER

Leadership is the art of influencing. This seminar analyzes the traits
of successful leaders, how leaders develop team identity and deal with
expectations. It covers orientation, celebration and decision making.


$20 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5465 1 Sunday July 10

$30 9 am - 12 noon Roger Burgraff

Ph.D



#5466 1 Sunday August 14

$30 9 am - 12 noon Roger Burgraff

Ph.D





ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF MASTERFUL COMMUNCATION

Communication is the key to all relationships. This seminar focuses on
the four projecting tools, managing fear of speaking, analyzing
audiences, situations and settings. Preparing and delivering an
effective presentation. Using visual aids and non-verbal behavior.

$20 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5467 1 Sunday July 10

$30 1 - 4 pm Roger Burgraff

Ph.D



#5468 1 Sunday August 14

$30 1 - 4 pm Roger Burgraff

Ph.D







PHOTOGRAPHY



DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

You can use you PC or MAC to produce high-quality photographs that
rival what you'd get from a photo lab. Learn how to use your 35mm or
digital camera for optimal results, whether it makes sense to buy a
digital camera. Discover how to choose and use scanners, set up your
computer for the best photographic use, the best image-processing
software for your needs. Students should bring camera instruction
manual, cable and software. $15 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5470 1 Wednesday July 20

$40 6 - 10 pm Staff



ADVANCED

#5471 1 Wednesday July 27

$40 6:30 - 9:30 pm Staff









PHOTOGRAPHY I
Learn about using available light (natural or artificial), composition,
exposure, and techniques that turn "snapshot" into
professional-qualify photographs. Please DO NOT bring an
"automatic" camera. Bring your own 35 mm camera to first class.

$15 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5473 2 Saturday July 9 & 16

$40 9 am - 4 pm Staff





SPECIAL INTERESTS



OCEANS SAFARI

WHERE ADVENTURE BEGIN

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS! Imagine gliding underwater while breathing.
Explore the ocean bottom to interact with marine life and become part
of the ocean. Explore SCUBA program is the prerequisite course for the
final open water dives of the NAUI SCUBA DIVER certification course.
It provides the fundamental knowledge and skills to SCUBA. Upon
successful completion of this course in the pool, students are
considered competent to engage in final open water certification dives
under NAUI instructor supervision.

For more course information please contact Gabriel Lu, (626) 287-6283

For more information on class registration please contact C.S. office.



#5500





DOG OBEDIENCE

Do you walk your dog or does your dog walk you? If you need some help
managing your pet, then this course is for you. This basic obedience
course is an introduction for dog owners to understand the behaviors of
their dogs. We will introduce basic all purpose commands, and discuss
strategies for the hard core, hard to handle pet. It is mandatory to
bring your dog's up-to-date vaccination record, no dogs allowed
during 1st class session.

$10 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5501 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$60 9 - 11 am Ben Lau



#5502 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$60 9 - 11 am Ben Lau













PLUMBING MADE EASY

Discover how you can quickly and easy you can replace garbage
disposals, repair or replace toilets, replace faucets, install pipe and
exchange water heaters.

$3 material fee paid in C.S. office.



#5503 2 Fridays July 8 & 15

$45 6 - 9 pm Javier Caro



#5504 2 Fridays August 12 & 19

$45 6 - 9 pm Javier Caro



LOOK WHO'S UNDER THE HOOD!!

WOMEN'S CAR CARE CLASS

Women are involved in over 80% of all car related purchases yet many
women (and men) feel alienated or clueless when purchasing or repairing
a vehicle. In this "hands-on" workshop, participants will quickly
and easily learns how to check fluids, check and select tires,
understand brake repairs and other common repairs. Discussion will
focus on how to focus a good used car, how to avoid the four most
common repair "scams" use to defraud the motorist. Wear old
clothes and soiled shoes! Class held off campus; allow 20-25 minutes
travel time from ELAC.

$16.50 fee paid in C.S. office for text book, "Women's Fix-it Car
Care Book."



#5505 1 Sunday July 17

$30 9 am - 12 noon Karen Valenti



#5506 1 Sunday September 18

$30 9 am - 12 noon Karen Valenti



SMOG CHECK TECHNICIAN-UPDATED TRAINING COURSE

The course is designed to update currently licensed Smog Check
technicians, and is a prerequisite to renewing a Smog Check license.
The course will cover current automotive diagnostics procedures, and
Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) procedures that affect the Smog Check
Inspection and Maintenance program. Current Smog Check Technicians
whose license expires in January 2005 or later must complete the 2005
Updates course. New applicants should have completed BAR's Basic
Area Clean Air Car Course. A6, A8, and L1 alternative courses (or have
ASE certifications in these areas) prior to taking the 2005 Updated
course. New applicants not having these courses/certifications will
have difficulties understanding the 2005 Updated course.



#5510 Dates: Time:

Tuesday, July 26 6 - 10 pm

Thursday, July 28 6 - 10 pm

Saturday, July 30 8 am - 5 pm

$200 Adrian Banuelos





TILE WORK

Ceramic tile installation can create a beautiful and functional
improvement in any home. This seminar will provide complete step by
step instruction on how to measure for tile, purchase tile, cut tile,
prepare surfaces to be tiled, install grout and speed clean up. Bring
your tile project questions and measurements to class.



CLASS WILL BE OFFERED FALL 2005!



INTRO TO HOME IMPROVEMENT

Learn the skills and develop the confidence to imagine and complete
your home improvement project. Basic household repairs will be
reviewed-how to frame a wall, installing drywall, simple electrical and
plumbing repairs and replacing windows. Bring your repair or
improvement problems to class!




CLASS WILL BE OFFERED FALL 2005!



COUNTERS AND CABINETS - MEASURE, SELECT AND INSTALL

New or up-grated kitchen and bathroom cabinets, counters or vanities
can beautify any home and increase its value. This intensive workshop
will provide complete instruction on the selection, measurement and
installation of cabinets for the home, workplace or office. No prior
woodworking or cabinetry experience necessary.



CLASS WILL BE OFFERED FALL 2005!



ELECTRICAL REPAIRS MADE EASY

Save time and money by maintaining or repairing your electrical
circuits. Rewriting lamps, installing new outlets and switches, and
repairing common electrical appliances. Plenty of opportunity to ask
questions or request special information on electrical problems.
Enrollment open to men and women.



CLASS WILL BE OFFERED FALL 2005!



POWER BLACKJACK FOR WINNERS

Have you ever dreamed of walking into a casino, sitting down at the
blackjack table, and then walking away a consistent winner? Stop
dreaming and start playing Power Blackjack. This updated, practical
approach to the game teaches you basic strategy, money management and
the latest table selection methods. You will be surprised at how easy
it is to win with this method. Bring a deck of cards and a sack lunch
to class.



CLASS WILL BE OFFERED FALL 2005!









POWER CRAPS FOR WINNERS

Most people are confused by this fast paced, exciting casino game.
However, the basic game is quite simple to both learn and play. This
class will teach you: pass line, come, don't pass, don't come,
place, field and proposition bets; how to take and lay odds; and how to
manage your money to increase your chances of winning. Get in on all
of the excitement the next time you visit the casinos.



CLASS WILL BE OFFERED FALL 2005!





TEST PREPARATION














G=2EE.D. PREPARATION FOR ADULTS

Prepares students to take the exam for the G.E.D. (high school diploma
equivalency) for college entrance, employment, military service or
self-improvement. The self-instructional textbook allows students to
study independently what they need most, at their own rate and ability
of learning. Must show proper identification at the site where test
will be taken and must be 18 yrs old at the time the exam is taken.



#5515 5 Saturdays June 18 - July 16

$66 10 am-1 pm Richard Gonzales



#5516 5 Sundays June 19 - July 17

$66 10 am-1 pm Richard Gonzales



#5517 5 Saturdays July 30 - Aug. 27

$66 10 am-1 pm Richard Gonzales