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Now through January 14, 2009
Registration Underway for Spring 2009 Semester at ACC
Registration for the spring 2009 semester at Alvin Community College will be held through Jan. 14, 2009. Classes begin Jan. 14. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions and Academic Advising at (281) 756-3531.
December 20 through January 4, 2009
ACC Closed for Winter Break
Alvin Community College will be closed for the winter break from Dec. 20 through Jan. 4, 2009. The college will reopen on Jan. 5, 2009. For more information, call ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at (281) 756-3600.
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January 10
One-Day Concealed Handgun Permit Training Course Offered
Alvin Community College will host a one-day concealed handgun training course on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. This class is designed for people desiring qualification to obtain a permit to carry a concealed handgun. This is not a class for someone who does not know how to safely operate and fire a handgun. Tuition fee includes photographs, notarizing of required documents, fingerprinting, target, ammunition, and certificate fee. The cost is $90. There is an additional state licensing fee. For more information or to register, call the ACC Continuing Education Workforce Development Department at (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
January 10
Concealed Handgun Renewal in One Day
Alvin Community College will host a one-day concealed handgun renewal class on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This class meets state requirements to renew a Concealed Handgun License. Tuition fee includes photographs, notarizing of required documents, fingerprinting, target, ammunition, and certificate fee. Tuition is $68. There is an additional state licensing fee. For more information or to register, call the ACC Continuing Education Department at (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
January 10
One-day Pen & Ink Oil Rouging Class Offered
A one-day class in Mary Owens Pen & Ink Oil Roughing will be offered at Alvin Community College on Jan. 10. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Mary Owens Pen & Ink Oil Rouging method involves tracing a pattern, filling in detail lines and adding color using a technique called “rouging.” The technique can be done on different surfaces such as canvas, wood, glass, paper, tin and more. To register or learn more, call the ACC Continuing Education Workforce Development Department at (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
January 12
Welding Classes Available
Alvin Community College will offer introductory classes in TIG and stick welding beginning on Jan. 12, Mondays and Tuesdays, from 6 to 10 p.m. The 16-session TIG welding course will provide the principles for the safe use of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) equipment. The 16-session stick welding course is designed for the farmer, rancher, artist or handyman who needs to safely perform the most basic welding operations. It is also intended for the entry level student who may decide to pursue further education and a career in welding. For more information, contact the ACC Continuing Education Department at (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
January 13
LEARN Courses for Adults with Disabilities Available
The Alvin Community College LEARN Project will offer a six-week course for adults with disabilities beginning on Jan. 13. Each six-week session is different and unique and participants can learn skills in money management, functional reading, food and nutrition, social interaction, vocational preparation and much more. Guest speakers and field trips are often included. The courses are designed primarily for individuals with some form of mental retardation. It is the mission of the ACC LEARN Project to provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to learn skills that will allow them to become more independent in their daily lives. Classes will be held each Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $60 per session for in-district residents and $75 for out-of-district. For more information, contact ACC LEARN Project Instructor Vicki Griffin at (281) 331-3109. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
January 14-15
ACC Holds Auditions for Spring Musical ‘Snoopy!!!’
The Alvin Community College Speech and Drama Department will hold auditions for its spring musical production, “Snoopy!!!” created by Charles N. Schulz, on Jan. 14-15, at 7 p.m. Callbacks will be held Jan. 16. The play will be performed March 7-8 and March 12-14. For more information and a location of the auditions, contact Dr. Jay Burton, chair of the ACC Drama Department, at (281) 756-3607.
January 19
ACC Closed for MLK Day
In observance of Martin Luther King Day, Alvin Community College will be closed on Jan. 19. For more information, contact ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at (281) 756-3600.
January 20
Aerobics Class for Senior Adults Available
An aerobics class for senior adults, over 50 years old, will be offered at Alvin Community College Jan. 20 through April 16. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The cost is $55 for in-district residents and $70 for out-of-district. To learn more, call (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
January 21
ACC Offers Karate Classes
Alvin Community College will offer karate classes for children, ages 5 to 12, at Mary Marek Elementary, in Pearland, beginning on Jan. 21 and at the ACC main campus beginning on Jan. 22. Classes at Marek Elementary will be held on Wednesday evenings, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., through April 8. Classes at ACC will be held on Thursday evenings, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., through April 9. The cost is $70 for in-district residents and $85 for out-of-district. For more information, call (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
January 22
ACC Holds Monthly Board Meeting
Alvin Community College will hold its monthly Board of Regents meeting on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road in Alvin. For more information, contact ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at (281) 756-3600.
January 23
Learn How to Use Microsoft Word 2007 in a Day
Learn how to use Microsoft Word 2007 with a one-day class at the Alvin Community on Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $97, including lab fee and training materials. For more information or to register, call the ACC Continuing Education Workforce Development Department at (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
January 26
Lifestory Writing Course Offered for Senior Adults in Pearland
The Alvin Community College Continuing Education Workforce Development Department will offer a Lifestory Writing course for senior adults beginning on Jan. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Pearland Center. The 12-session course will help students learn how to put decades of eyewitness accounts of 20th century history into written form. Participants will create a well-written legacy for others to enjoy and learn from. For more information or to register, call (281) 756-3787. The ACC Pearland Center is located at 2319 N. Grand.
January 26
GED Classes Offered at Pearland Center
GED classes will be offered at the Alvin Community College Pearland Center beginning on Jan. 26 and 27. Students will receive instruction in the five subject areas which are included on the GED test and may choose from day and evening classes. Tuition is $57 for in-district students and $72 for out-of-district students. A textbook and calculator must be purchased at the ACC College Store. Free career counseling at the ACC campus is available to students. GED students under the age of 18 must meet certain criteria. For more information, call (281) 756-3554. To register, call (281) 756-3787. The ACC Pearland Center is located at 2319 N. Grand.
January 27
ACC Offers Teller Training Course at Pearland Center
If you are interested in becoming a teller in a bank, credit union, or other financial institution, the Alvin Community College Continuing Education Workforce Development Department is offering its next training class at the Pearland Center beginning on Jan. 27. Students will learn the important skills and information needed to be a successful bank teller, including the teller’s role, basic qualifications of a successful teller, standard procedures for receiving and paying out cash, standard parts of a check, comparison of genuine and counterfeit currency, recommended procedures to employ during emergency situations, attitudes that make up good customer service relations and methods of cross selling. The cost of the course is $235 for in-district residents and $250 for out-of-district. The class will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, contact the ACC Continuing Education Workforce Development Department at (281) 756-3787. The Pearland Center is located at 2319 N. Grand Boulevard.
January 27 and 29
Latin Dance Lessons Offered at the Pearland Center
The Alvin Community College Pearland Center will offer Latin dance classes beginning on Jan. 27 and 29. Salsa classes will be held on Tuesdays through March 3. The class for beginners starts at 7 p.m., followed by a class for intermediate students at 8 p.m. Merengue and Bachata classes for beginners will be held Jan. 29 through March 5, on Thursdays, from 7 to 8 p.m. An intermediate class to learn Salsa dips and tricks will follow from 8 to 9 p.m. Each class costs $65 for six sessions. For more information about Latin dance classes offered at the ACC Pearland Center, call (281) 756-3994. To register, call (281) 756-3787. The ACC Pearland Center is located at 2319 N. Grand Blvd.
January 28
Lifestory Writing Course Offered for Senior Adults at Main Campus
The Alvin Community College Continuing Education Workforce Development Department will offer a Lifestory Writing course for senior adults beginning on Jan. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the main campus. The 12-session course will help students learn how to put decades of eyewitness accounts of 20th century history into written form. Participants will create a well-written legacy for others to enjoy and learn from. For more information or to register, call (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
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February 7
One-Day Concealed Handgun Permit Training Course Offered
Alvin Community College will host a one-day concealed handgun training course on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. This class is designed for people desiring qualification to obtain a permit to carry a concealed handgun. This is not a class for someone who does not know how to safely operate and fire a handgun. Tuition fee includes photographs, notarizing of required documents, fingerprinting, target, ammunition, and certificate fee. The cost is $90. There is an additional state licensing fee. For more information or to register, call the ACC Continuing Education Workforce Development Department at (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
February 7
Concealed Handgun Renewal in One Day
Alvin Community College will host a one-day concealed handgun renewal class on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This class meets state requirements to renew a Concealed Handgun License. Tuition fee includes photographs, notarizing of required documents, fingerprinting, target, ammunition, and certificate fee. Tuition is $68. There is an additional state licensing fee. For more information or to register, call the ACC Continuing Education Department at (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
February 7
ACC Hosts 10th Annual An Evening of Big Band
The 10th Annual An Evening of Big Band will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Nolan Ryan Center. The event, which is held to help raise funds for ACC scholarships, will feature The Kurland Street Band. For more information, call (281) 756-3686. The Nolan Ryan Center is located on the ACC main campus, 3110 Mustang Road.
February 11 to March 11
ACC Holds 8-week Mini Semester Registration
Registration for an eight-week mini semester, which begins on March 12, at Alvin Community College will be held Feb. 11 to March 11. For more information, call the ACC Office of Admissions and Academic Advising at (281) 756-3531. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
February 20
No Classes at ACC
Due to the 62nd Annual Texas Community College Teachers Association Convention, there will be no classes at Alvin Community College on Feb. 20 and offices will close at noon. For more information, call (281) 756-3600.
February 21
One-day Pen & Ink Oil Rouging Class Offered
A one-day class in Mary Owens Pen & Ink Oil Roughing will be offered at Alvin Community College on Feb. 21. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Mary Owens Pen & Ink Oil Rouging method involves tracing a pattern, filling in detail lines and adding color using a technique called “rouging.” The technique can be done on different surfaces such as canvas, wood, glass, paper, tin and more. To register or learn more, call the ACC Continuing Education Workforce Development Department at (281) 756-3787. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
February 26
ACC Holds Monthly Board Meeting
Alvin Community College will hold its monthly Board of Regents meeting on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road in Alvin. For more information, contact ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at (281) 756-3600.
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March 7-8, 12-14
ACC Theatre Presents Spring Musical ‘Snoopy!!!’
The Alvin Community College Speech and Drama Department will present its spring musical performance, “Snoopy!!!” created by Charles M. Schulz, on March 7-8 and March 12-14 in the main campus theatre, 3110 Mustang Road. Performances on March 7, 13 and 14 will be at 8 p.m., March 8 at 2:30 p.m. and March 12 at 10 a.m. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the ACC Theatre Box Office at (281) 756-3606.
March 12
ACC Holds Monthly Board Meeting
Alvin Community College will hold its monthly Board of Regents meeting on March 12 at 7 p.m. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road in Alvin. For more information, contact ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at (281) 756-3600.
March 16-22
ACC Closed for Spring Break
Alvin Community College will be closed March 16-22 for spring break. For more information, contact ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at (281) 756-3600.
March 23
ACC Athletic Department Hosts 6th Annual Golf Tournament
The Alvin Community College Athletic Department will host its 6th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, March 23, at Southwyck Golf Club in Pearland. Funds raised from the event will be used toward scholarships and other needs for the ACC women’s softball team. Entry fee for the four-person Florida Scramble tournament is $100 per individual player or $600 for Gold Team participation. Gold Teams will be recognized with a sign or banner on the golf course, on the tournament sponsorship board and during the awards ceremony. All entry fees include the driving range, cart and green fees, lunch and dinner, admission to the contests and a goodie bag. Hole and tournament sponsorships are also available. Southwyck Golf Club in located at 2901 Clubhouse Drive. Late registration will be accepted on the day of the event. For more information, contact ACC Athletic Director and Tournament Director Dr. Jennifer Hightower at (281) 756-3696 or jhightower@alvincollege.edu.
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April 10-13
ACC Closed April 10-13
Alvin Community College will be closed April 10-13. For more information, call (281) 756-3600.
April 14 to May 17
ACC Holds 3-week Mini Semester Registration
Registration for a three-week mini semester, which begins on May 18, at Alvin Community College will be held April 14 to May 17. For more information, call the ACC Office of Admissions and Academic Advising at (281) 756-3531. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
April 14 to June 3
ACC Holds Registration for Summer One and 11-week Semesters
Registration for the Summer One and 11-week semesters, which begin on June 9, at Alvin Community College will be held April 14 to June 3. For more information, call the ACC Office of Admissions and Academic Advising at (281) 756-3531. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
April 23
ACC Holds Monthly Board Meeting
Alvin Community College will hold its monthly Board of Regents meeting on April 23 at 7 p.m. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road in Alvin. For more information, contact ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at (281) 756-3600.
April 25
ACC Hosts Writers’ Workshop
Alvin Community College will host its annual Writers’ Workshop on April 25, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in Building G, Room G-171. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The event, which also features guest speakers, is designed to enhance and develop creative writing skills. The workshop is free to adults 60 and over and ACC students, faculty and staff. The fee is $10 for non-students and $5 for public school students with current identification. Bring a sack lunch. For more information, call (281) 756-3713. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
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May 13-14
ACC Holds Summer Children’s Theatre Festival Auditions
The Alvin Community College Speech and Drama Department will hold auditions for its Summer Children’s Theatre Festival on May 13-14, at 6:30 p.m., in the main campus theatre, 3110 Mustang Road. Callbacks will be held May 18. The first summer show will be performed June 22-25 and the second show will be July 27-30. Over 60 children participated in the festival in 2008. ACC has been providing this opportunity for young actors for 25 years. For more information, contact Dr. Jay Burton, chair of the ACC Speech and Drama Department, at (281) 756-3607.
May 25
ACC Closed for Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, Alvin Community College will be closed on May 25. For more information, contact ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at (281) 756-3600.
May 28
ACC Holds Monthly Board Meeting
Alvin Community College will hold its monthly Board of Regents meeting on May 28 at 7 p.m. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road in Alvin. For more information, contact ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at (281) 756-3600.
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June 22-25
ACC Presents Summer Children’s Theatre Festival
The Alvin Community College Speech and Drama Department will present the first show of the Summer Children’s Theatre Festival season June 22-25. Performance times are at 10 a.m. June 22-25 with a second performance on June 25 at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the ACC Theatre Box Office at (281) 756-3606.
June 25
ACC Holds Monthly Board Meeting
Alvin Community College will hold its monthly Board of Regents meeting on June 25 at 7 p.m. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road in Alvin. For more information, contact ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at (281) 756-3600.
June 23 to July 13
ACC Holds Summer Two Semester Registration
Registration for the Summer Two semester, which begins on July 15, at Alvin Community College will be held June 23 to July 13. For more information, call the ACC Office of Admissions and Academic Advising at (281) 756-3531. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road.
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July 23
ACC Holds Monthly Board Meeting
Alvin Community College will hold its monthly Board of Regents meeting on July 23 at 7 p.m. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road in Alvin. For more information, contact ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at (281) 756-3600.
July 27-30
ACC Presents Summer Children’s Theatre Festival
The Alvin Community College Theatre Department will present the second show of the Summer Children’s Theatre Festival season July 27-30. Performance times are at 10 a.m. July 27-30 with a second performance on July 30 at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the ACC Theatre Box Office at (281) 756-3606.
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August 27
ACC Holds Monthly Board Meeting
Alvin Community College will hold its monthly Board of Regents meeting on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. ACC is located at 3110 Mustang Road in Alvin. For more information, contact ACC Assistant to the President Wendy Del Bello at (281) 756-3600.
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