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February
FEB. 1
COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING
Valley Mall, Room 2, Hagerstown, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
HCC class on MS Word 2007 Hands-On Level I. Fee, $125; $50, seniors. To register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 413, or visit www.hagerstowncc.edu.
FEB. 3
COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING
Valley Mall, Room 2, Hagerstown, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
HCC class on Excel Level I 2007 Hands-On. Fee, $79; $45, seniors. To register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 413, or visit www.hagerstowncc.edu.
FEB. 4–MAR. 2
JACKSON ART EXHIBIT
Cultural Arts Center, Frederick
Local artist Becky Jackson will exhibit her paintings of floral and landscapes at the Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County. Visit www.frederickartscouncil.org or call 301-662-4190.
FEB. 5
NEW MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
Location TBA, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce presents “Emerging Ideas: New Media & Technology Conference,” offering interactive seminars that will provide an intensive review of strategies and tools that businesses can use to reach out to customers via new media and grow their bottom line. Registration deadline Jan. 27. $125, members; $195, non-members. Call 301-662-4164 ext. 201 or visit www.frederickchamber.org.
FEB. 6
FREDERICK ARTIST MARKET
Cultural Arts Center, Frederick, 5–9 p.m.
A special Frederick Artist Market will be held during downtown Frederick’s First Saturday. More than 20 local artists will sell their work. Equinox Dance Company will perform throughout the evening. Free.
FEB. 7
PHOTO DRAPKIN & GELLAR CONCERT
Washington County Free Library, Hagerstown, 3 p.m.
The sweet sounds of jazz singer Christiana Drapkin and Mike Gellar come to the library for an afternoon of music. Free; tickets required. Call 301-739-3250, ext. 136 or visit www.washcolibrary.org.
FEB. 8
COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING
Valley Mall, Room 2, Hagerstown, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
HCC class on Access Level I 2007 Hands-On. Fee is $79; $45 for seniors. To register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 413, or visit www.hagerstowncc.edu.
FEB. 10
PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS: HOW TO ACHIEVE TOP RESULTS
Frederick Community College, E125, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
“Performance Appraisals: How to Achieve Top Results” teaches how to boost productivity and morale and improve job satisfaction. Learn how to develop factual, specific and well-documented formal appraisals for each employee. Tuition and fees, $258. Register at the Registration Center, Building A, or visit www.frederick.edu.
FEB. 12
GROW YOUR CAREER HERE
Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
The Women’s Business Network of Frederick presents “Growing a Career and Business in Frederick County.” Registration fee. Call Karen Justice, 301-241-4720.
ROUNDTABLE: CREATIVE JUICES
Patrick’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Frederick, Noon
Greater Frederick Advertising Federation presents “Discussion Strategies for Creative Firms.” Call 301-682-4293.
FRIDAYS AT FOUR
TBD, Frederick, 6–6:30 p.m.
Join the Frederick chapter of Fridays at Four, a business networking group for independent business owners and executives. Create lasting business relationships with community stakeholders in a casual environment. Registration required, $25. Visit fridaysatfour.com.
FEB. 12–13
LANDLESS THEATRE PRESENTS
Cultural Arts Center, Frederick, 8 p.m.
Landless Theatre Company presents “High Fidelity: A Musical.” Tickets, $15. Visit www.landlesstheatrecompany.org
FEB. 13
WRITING EFFECTIVE EMAILS
Frederick Community College, E108, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn to avoid workplace disasters such as lost sales, customer-service nightmares and financial losses –– all triggered by careless or poorly written emails. Fees: $75 plus book. Register at the Registration Center, Building A, or visit www.frederick.edu.
FEB. 13–14
MASTERWORKS III
The Maryland Theatre, Hagerstown, 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra presents its third installment of the MasterWorks series, featuring classics including Verdi’s Force of Destiny Overture and Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1. Call 301-797-4000 or visit www.marylandsymphony.org
FEB. 15
COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING
Valley Mall, Room 2, Hagerstown, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
HCC class on Word 2007 Hands-On Level II. Fee is $79; $45 for seniors. To register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 413, or visit www.hagerstowncc.edu.
FEB. 17
COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING
Valley Mall, Room 2, Hagerstown, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
HCC class on Excel Level II 2007 Hands-On. Fee is $79; $45 for seniors. To register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 413, or visit www.hagerstowncc.edu.
FEB. 17
MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Frederick Community College, E125, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Learn to be a successful manager by developing and using the skills that move organizations and people forward toward common goals and objectives. Tuition, $159. Fees, $99. Register at the Registration Center, Building A, or visit www.frederick.edu.
FEB. 17–MAR. 26
EFFECTIVE BIZ WRITING II
Frederick Community College, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
This course will help identify and eliminate problem areas in business communication. Six weeks, Fees: $90. Register at the Registration Center, Building A, or visit www.frederick.edu.
FEB. 22
COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING
Valley Mall, Room 2, Hagerstown, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
HCC class on Access Level II 2007 Hands-On. Fee, $79; $45, seniors. To register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 413, or visit www.hagerstowncc.edu.
FEB. 26
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Frederick Community College, E125, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
This course is your guide to business communication that delivers the message. Tuition, $159. Fees, $99. Register at the Registration Center, Building A, or visit www.frederick.edu.
FACE-TO-FACE COMMUNICATION
Frederick Community College, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Conquer your fears and improve your skills to become an excellent communicator. Tuition and fees are $258. Register at the Registration Center, Building A, or visit www.frederick.edu.
