Village U Fall Registration Open Now
Registration for Village U, the VLP’s adult enrichment program, is now open. Courses run between September 21 and December 14, and range from free to $10. Register in person at the VLP. For more information, contact Emily Gould at 410-235-2210, ext. 208 or at emily.gould@villagelearningplace.org.
Creative Writing Workshop
Meagan Nyland
Mondays, September 28-October 26, 6:15-7:15 pm
A workshop style course in creative writing where students will both produce their own work and read and discuss other’s work. As a class we will also read, discuss what good writing is and getting published. (Fiction & Non-Fiction both accepted)
$10 registration fee.
Low-Intermediate Spanish
Rocio Cano-Reyes
Fridays, September 25-December 11, 6:00-7:30 pm
This course, a continuation of the 2008-2009 beginner course, is always open to new students. This fall, students will improve their vocabulary, conversation, and writing skills. Most importantly, students will learn together in a friendly environment.
$10 registration fee.
Meditation
Diana Kerns and Nina Elliott
Mondays, September 21-October 12, 6:30-7:30 pm
This is an interactive, participatory class, which will teach meditation as a science that can be incorporated into the lives of people of all faiths and belief systems. We will explore the reasons for and benefits of meditation: physical health, intellectual, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits, and the benefits for the world around us.
$10 registration fee.
Women in Sports History
Phil Easter
Cancelled
This course will examine the achievements of female athletes in a variety of sports over the years.
$10 registration fee.
Writing the Memoir
Dr. Kathleen Hellen
Saturday, October 31, 1-4 pm
Short lectures on the memoir as a literary genre. Students will read and discuss excerpts from published memoirs and respond to writing prompts that will help them to focus and develop their own stories.
$10 registration fee.
One-time Talks, Workshops and Seminars
Beer History and Appreciation
Nick Nichols
Will return in Winter/Spring.
Learn about the “nectar of the gods” while quaffing ales and lagers. This workshop covers the history of brewing and drinking, the geography of ale, beer marketing, politics, legends and lore, and proper tasting. Students are asked to bring a 6-pack to share. 21 and over, please!
$5 registration fee; students are asked to bring a 6-pack to share.
Behind the Smoke and Mirrors: the Tobacco Industry Unfiltered
Ryan Coffman, MPH, CHES, CTTS
RESCHEDULED: Friday, December 4, 6:00-8:00 pm
The topics of smoke-free indoor air laws, government regulation, and tobacco taxes can all be big topics of discussion. Where does the Tobacco Industry fit into all this? Are they just another business? Ryan Coffman, a Tobacco Treatment Specialist from a DC metro area hospital will expose the past, present, and future of one of the world’s most controversial and influential companies.
$5 registration fee.
New Strategies for Buying Your Next Home
Peter Duvall and Angela Sriram
Monday, September 28, 6:30-8:00 pm
New homebuying strategies are required for today’s new market. Come hear nonprofit real estate experts offer timely information on finding foreclosed properties, negotiating prices and contracts, and buying homes at auction.
FREE
Quilting
Diana Kerns
Returning in Spring 2010
Learn the basics of quilting or share your experience in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. This class will create a quilt to be raffled off at the VLP’s International Holiday Open House and the Charles Village Snowflake House Tour in December.
$10 registration fee.
Sin in Mobtown, or the History of Baltimore’s Block
Kristi Cory
RESCHEDULED: Friday, December 4, 6:30-8:00 pm
Explore the seamier side of Baltimore’s red light district, the “Block” on Baltimore Street, in this engaging lecture. Adults only.
$5 registration fee.
Working With Students
Rebecca Lemos and Chrissa Carlson
Wednesday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 pm
How can you engage students of all ages in your school or community garden? What are some age-appropriate lessons and materials? This course provides practical methods for engaging students in your garden.
FREE for CGRN Members, $4 for the public
Coming in 2010: Baltimore History Evenings January-June and Spring Village U courses February-May!
Ongoing Courses and Lectures
Beginning Chinese Language
Dr. Tian Lim
Saturdays, October 3-December 12, 12:00-1:30 pm
Study spoken Mandarin Chinese Language. Learn Chinese phonetics (pinyin). Learn simple conversation skills and Chinese culture. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to engage in simple conversation in Chinese. Prerequisite: None. Text: Integrated Chinese.
$10 registration fee; students purchase textbook.
Creative Writing Workshop
Meagan Nyland
Mondays, September 28-December 7, 6:00-7:00 pm
A workshop style course in creative writing where students will both produce their own work and read and discuss other’s work. As a class we will also read, discuss what good writing is and getting published. (Fiction & Non-Fiction both accepted)
$10 registration fee.
Intermediate Chinese Language and Poetry
Dr. Tian Lim
Saturdays, October 3-December 12, 1:30-3:00 pm
Continuation of Beginning Chinese Language. Study spoken Mandarin Chinese and written Chinese characters. Learn to read and write sentences using Chinese characters. Part of the course covers classical Chinese poetry. Students study selected poems of the Tang dynasty Chinese poets, including Du Fu, Li Bai, Li shang-yin, Du Mu. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to write simple classical Chinese poems publishable in Chinese literary journals and Chinese language newspapers. Texts: Integrated Chinese; poetry studying materials will be provided by the instructor.
$10 registration fee; students purchase textbook.
Low-Intermediate Spanish
Rocio Cano-Reyes
Fridays, September 25-December 11, 6:00-7:30 pm
This course, a continuation of the 2008-2009 beginner course, is always open to new students. This fall, students will improve their vocabulary, conversation, and writing skills. Most importantly, students will learn together in a friendly environment.
$10 registration fee.
Meditation
Diana Kerns and Nina Elliott
Mondays, September 21-October 12, 6:30-7:30 pm
This is an interactive, participatory class, which will teach meditation as a science that can be incorporated into the lives of people of all faiths and belief systems. We will explore the reasons for and benefits of meditation: physical health, intellectual, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits, and the benefits for the world around us.
$10 registration fee.
Women in Sports History
Phil Easter
Saturdays, October 31-November 14
This course will examine the achievements of female athletes in a variety of sports over the years.
$10 registration fee.
Writing the Memoir
Dr. Kathleen Hellen
Saturday, October 31, 1-4 pm
Short lectures on the memoir as a literary genre. Students will read and discuss excerpts from published memoirs and respond to writing prompts that will help them to focus and develop their own stories.
$10 registration fee.
One-time Talks, Workshops and Seminars
Beer History and Appreciation
Nick Nichols
Monday, November 9, 7:00-9:00 pm
Learn about the “nectar of the gods” while quaffing ales and lagers. This workshop covers the history of brewing and drinking, the geography of ale, beer marketing, politics, legends and lore, and proper tasting. Students are asked to bring a 6-pack to share. 21 and over, please!
$5 registration fee; students are asked to bring a 6-pack to share.
Behind the Smoke and Mirrors: the Tobacco Industry Unfiltered
Ryan Coffman, MPH, CHES, CTTS
Wednesday, October 24, 6:00-8:00 pm
The topics of smoke-free indoor air laws, government regulation, and tobacco taxes can all be big topics of discussion. Where does the Tobacco Industry fit into all this? Are they just another business? Ryan Coffman, a Tobacco Treatment Specialist from a DC metro area hospital will expose the past, present, and future of one of the world’s most controversial and influential companies.
$5 registration fee.
New Strategies for Buying Your Next Home
Peter Duvall and Angela Sriram
Monday, September 28, 6:30-8:00 pm
New homebuying strategies are required for today’s new market. Come hear nonprofit real estate experts offer timely information on finding foreclosed properties, negotiating prices and contracts, and buying homes at auction.
FREE
Sin in Mobtown, or the History of Baltimore’s Block
Kristi Cory
Friday, October 23, 6:30-8:00 pm
Explore the seamier side of Baltimore’s red light district, the “Block” on Baltimore Street, in this engaging lecture. Adults only.
$5 registration fee.
Working With Students
Rebecca Lemos and Chrissa Carlson
Wednesday, September 24, 6:30-7:30 pm
How can you engage students of all ages in your school or community garden? What are some age-appropriate lessons and materials? This course provides practical methods for engaging students in your garden.
FREE for CGRN Members, $4 for the public
Coming in 2010: Baltimore History Evenings January-June and Spring Village U courses February-May!