Community Education

Oil and Gas Leasing Issues - May 14, 2012

Registration Fee:     Free
Time:                          6:00-8:00 pm
Location:                    Health Science Hall, Room 300
Instructor:                   Dale Arnold, Director of Energy Services, Ohio Farm Bureau
To Register:              Contact (740)588-1324 or shesson@zanestate.edu

When it comes to oil and gas leasing issues, many farmers, rural residents and community leaders don't realize that they already have all the answers, it's really the questions they don't know yet. During the presentation, Dale Arnold, will brief participants on all aspects of oil and gas productions issues facing southeast Ohio communities, as well as give everyone a set of key questions they need to ask land agents, project developers, legal counsel, landowner associations and lease buyout specialists so they can make important personal decisions impacting their home, family and community. Dale Arnold has been Director of Energy Services for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation since 1995. During his tenure he has managed self-help energy aggregation groups, research projects on electric load profiling, energy efficiency, on-site generation, net metering, customer friendly interconnection, biomass energy, pipeline development and oil & gas exploration. Oil and gas exploration will impact all of Ohio. Dale is involved in regional and state working groups exploring how leasing, pipeline easements and infrastructure expansion will impact farmers and rural communities and what they can do now to address them.

Grill Like a Pro - May 19, 2012  (Registering for waiting list only)
Registration Fee:      $45
Time:                           9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location:                    The Campus Center, Culinary Arts Lab
Instructor:                   Marco Adornetto
To Register:              Contact (740) 588-1324 or shesson@zanestate.edu

Join Chef Marco Adornetto as he instructs one of the most popular Community Education classes, Grill Like a Pro. This class is a hands-on experience in which participants will prepare, grill and eat a wide array of delicious foods under the instruction of a professional chef.  This is an excellent class for the grilling beginner, the experienced cook or those who just want to spend a fun day eating fabulous food from the charcoal grill.  Register soon - this workshop always fills up very fast.   To register, contact Shelly Hesson at 588-1324 or shesson @zanestate.edu

Management and Human Resources Summit - May 24, 2012

Registration Fee:           $75 per person/$65 per person for two or more
Time:                                8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location:                         The Campus Center
To Register:                    Contact (740) 588-1324 or shesson@zanestate.edu

Whether you are a human resources professional, a supervisor, or a business owner, Zane State College's 4th Annual Management and Human Resources Summit has something for you.  Spend the day gaining valuable insight into how to have Crucial Conversations with your employes and how to effectively apply human resources practices.  Topics include: Legal and Compliance Update, Designing and Administering a Wellness Program, Human Resources "Best Practices" sharing, and "Crucial Conversations".   Payment can be made by credit card, check or we can invoice your company.  

Beginning Dog Obedience - Three Sessions Available
Session 1:  Mondays/Wednesdays, May 7 through May 23, 2012
Session 2:  Monday/Thursday, July 9 through July 26, 2012 
Session 3:  Monday/Wednesday, September 10 through September 26, 2012

Class Requirements:  All participants need a 6 foot nylon or leather lead; a chain correction (choker) collar; and dogs must be at least 4 months old.  It is also recommended that all dogs be up to date on vaccinations for their own protection.

       
Owner of Stone Bluff Kennels, Lancy Lawyer will instruct participants on basic dog obedience commands.  Mr. Lawyer will help participants teach their dog basic techniques such as 'sit' and 'stay' through demonstration and instruction.  There will also be opportunities for questions/discussion about behavioral issues and training techniques.  Mr. Lawyer is a knowledgeable and personable instructor with over 20 years experience in dog training. This is a relaxed enjoyable class for both youth and adults.  For more information, contact Gary King at (740) 624-4343 or gking@zanestate.edu

Mountain Dulcimer Workshop - October 20, 2012

Registration includes beginner dulcimer built by Joe Zsigray for participant to keep.
 

People who live in the Appalachian Region of the United States have played the mountain dulcimer for decades.  Come learn to play this wonderful three stringed American instrument.  Participants 9 through 99+ will receive their own mountain dulcimer to take home and will learn to play at least 10 songs on the dulcimer.  No prior musical training or experience is necessary.  If you have never played an instrument before, this workshop is for you!  For more information, contact Gary King at (740) 624-4343 or gking@zanestate.edu

Harmonica - October 20, 2012

Registration includes harmonica for participant to keep.

    
This two hour workshop will teach participants 9 through 99+ to play the harmonica.  We will explore how to read harmonica music; how to play the intrument; and how to translate any song into harmonica tablature so that you can play it on the harmonica.  Participants will receive their own harmonica to take home and will leave the workshop having played at least 10 songs.  No prior musical training is necessary.  For more information, contact Gary King at (740) 624-4343 or gking@zanestate.edu

Ukulele - October 20, 2012

Registration includes beginner ukulele for participant to keep

People who live in the Pacific Islands have played the ukulele for decades.  Portuguese sailors who played the ukulele spread the instrument throughout the pacific.  Workshop goers will learn to play this wonderful four stringed instrument.  Participants  will receive their own ukulele to take home and will learn to play at least 7 songs on the ukulele.  Participants will learn to strum the instrument properly; tune the ukulele in both standard and open tuning; and learn how to read a chord chart.  No prior musical training or experience is necessary.   For more information, contact Gary King at (740) 624-4343 or gking@zanestate.edu

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