Green County Area Education and Learning

Do You Like Gardening?

Then why not join the Green County Garden Club? Learn more...
Community Support for Persons with Mental Illness

Dr. William Knoedler to speak at NAMI's September meeting. Knoedler offers a unique perspective based on his extensive experience as staff psychiatrist for the Community Support Program (CSP) in Green County (More...)
Foodies Take Note

You want to make a prized family recipe for sale. But don't know where to start? Then check out the Showcase of Opportunity – Kitchen Incubator Options from Business F.O.N.D.U.E. (More...)
Stay Afloat
Floods are becoming more frequent in our area. Everyone should know a few basic facts to keep them safe before, during and after a flood. (More...)
Brodhead Depot Museum

The Depot Museum is open Memorial Day through September on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 1pm - 4pm. Find interesting rail and train history which grew the village of Brodhead Wisconsin.
How Far is it to Green County?

Have you ever wondered how far it is to Switzerland from here? Wonder how far your Alaskan king crab traveled to get to your plate? Well ponder no further, here's a list of great places and their distance to Green County, Wisconsin. (More...)

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Upcoming Local Classes, Lectures, Etc.

NEW! Baking Basics

Provider: Blackhawk Technical College

Start Date: 9/16/2010
Cost: 6 Sessions $64.00 $21.60 Sr. 1.5 CEU
Registration Deadline: 9/16/2010
Instructor: Stef Culberson
Description: Is there anything more mouth-watering than the aroma of fresh-baked bread? Has baking at home become more appealing to your budget as well as to your knowledge of what’s in your food? Learn about basic baking chemistry, ingredients, tools, types of dough, tips and techniques for baking breads, cakes, and more.
Prerequisites:
Sessions/Locations: Thursday evenings starting 9/16/2010 6:00-8:30 PM
Contact Info: Site: Monroe High School 1600 - 26th Street, Monroe WI. Sign up online or at Blackhawk Tech in Monroe WI
More Info Link: http://www.blackhawk.edu/lifelonglearning/lifelonglearning_images_pdfs/CE_FallBrochure.pdf

Build A Basic Website

Provider: Blackhawk Technical College

Start Date: 10/14/2010
Cost: 4 Sessions $30.50 $4.00 Sr. 1.0 CEU
Registration Deadline: 10/14/2010
Instructor: Richard Grahn
Description: Webpage Design -- post your very own site on the Web using the tools the professionals use. Build a Basic Website Examine the techniques and skills necessary to design and deploy a basic website using simple tools included in the Windows operating system. Skills learned will be applicable to users of all operating systems. Students should bring a USB Flash drive (“thumb-drive”) to the first class for use in transferring their class project to their home computer. Images or files that students wish to use in their website project may be preloaded on this drive.
Prerequisites: Intermediate word processing, file management, and internet usage skills.
Sessions/Locations: Thursday evenings 6:00-8:30 PM at Monroe Campus
Contact Info: BTC - Monroe Campus is located at: 210 4th Avenue, Monroe WI
More Info Link: http://www.blackhawk.edu/lifelonglearning/lifelonglearning_images_pdfs/CE_FallBrochure.pdf

Social Networking - Twitter - Facebook

Provider: Blackhawk Technical College

Start Date: 11/4/2010
Cost: 1 Session $14.60 $4.00 Sr. .3 CEU
Registration Deadline: 11/4/2010
Instructor: Brenda Carus
Description: You’ve heard about blogging, Twitter, Facebook, and more but aren’t quite sure what they’re all about or how they work. This class will introduce participants to websites that promote social networking and sharing of videos, personal journals, commentaries, or news on a particular subject. Take advantage of these tools to locate and communicate with former classmates, long-lost friends, and/or distant family members. Find out how they are being used in today’s world and take a look at the impact they’re making.
Prerequisites:
Sessions/Locations: Thursday evening starting 11/4 6:00-9:00 PM
Contact Info: Blackhawk Technical College Monroe Campus is located at 210 4th Avenue, on the northwest edge of the city, near the interchange of Hwy. 11, 81, & 69. Get help anytime, all your FAQs answered on Ask BTC at blackhawk.edu/askBTC
More Info Link: http://www.blackhawk.edu/lifelonglearning/lifelonglearning_images_pdfs/CE_FallBrochure.pdf