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ELLSWORTH COMMUNITY EDUCATION

WINTER / SPRING 2018 CLASS AND TRIP CATALOG

SIGN UP BY MAIL - Mail your registration (form on page 16) and check to: Ellsworth Community Education PO Box 1500, Ellsworth WI 54011 IN PERSON - Visit us in the Ellsworth Senior High School, room 225 (the Special Education office) during office hours. OFFICE HOURS - Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Phone (715)273-3911 REGISTRATION HINTS - Registration is required at least one to two weeks prior to class starting. Trips have earlier deadlines! Fees must accompany your registration form. Refunds will be given if classes are filled or cancelled by us. If you decide not to take a class, you must notify us at least one week before the first class. Then a refund will be sent to you. (Penalties may apply. Some classes may be nonrefundable.) SCHOOL CLOSINGS - If school closes during the day due to bad weather, Community Education will cancel all its activities. School closings are announced on WEVR 1550AM, WCCO 830AM, KCUE 1250AM, and KWING 105.9FM

Be an early Bird!

Some classes fill quickly. Please register early, so we can make class enrollment decisions. Am I In? Yes! Unless we call, assume that the course you are enrolled in will be held at the time and place indicated. Cancellation If there is insufficient enrollment for a class in which you are registered, you will be notified by phone and you will receive a full refund. Adults with Disabilities If you need assistance or if you have a question about accessibility, please call (715)273-3911. Reduced Fees Upon request, reduced/waived fees may be available. Please call (715)273-3911. COMMUNITY EDUCATION STAFF Sandy Radkey, Coordinator (715)273-5724 Kelly Bergner Administrative Assistant (715)273-3911. The Ellsworth Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race,

color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental

status, sexual orientation, sex, including transgender status, change of sex or gender

identity, disability, age (except as authorized by law), military status or physical,

mental, emotional or learning disability

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Community Education Class Listings Community Volunteer Program Page 3 School Theater Page 3 Drivers Education Page 3 Home and Hobbies Page 4-9 CPR Page 9 Computer Classes Page 8 Sports & Fitness Page 9-12

Hunter Safety Courses Page 12 Tractor Safety Page 13 Registration Info. Page 14 Registration FORM Page 15

The Ellsworth Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of

race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status,

parental status, sexual orientation, sex, including transgender status, change of

sex or gender identity, disability, age (except as authorized by law), military

status or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

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Community Volunteer Program This program allows volunteers to directly participate in the education of our students or operation of our schools. It is a great opportunity to share their talents with our children and staff while increasing the resources available to our students, staff, the District as a whole, or another nonprofit organization. In exchange for work completed, volunteers will receive a specified payment up to a maximum of $500 annually. How does a person join the program or find out more about it? Any volunteer interested in joining the Community Volunteer Program can call the Ellsworth School District Office at (715) 273-3900 to get the necessary information and forms. More information, the program handbook and forms are posted on our school district website at www.ellsworth.k12.wi.us. Or call the Ellsworth School District Office at 715-273-3900 for more information or to get an application and a background check form. You will also need to complete an interview and get a physical paid by the district where deemed necessary due to the nature of the activity. _____________________________________________

DRIVERS EDUCATION Safety & Respect Driving School Now enrolling for classes, and behind the wheel training. Classes are held at the Ellsworth High School. Enroll on-line at www.safetyandrespect.com Select the Ellsworth location when enrolling on-line. (715) 855-5146

SCHOOL THEATER

EHS is proud to announce its spring play: Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet! A classic tale of star crossed lovers, the themes of this play never grow old. Feuding families, teenage drama, sword fights, and dashing strangers, this play is sure to please any audience. Join us on March 22nd, 23rd, and 24th for a night of classic theater. We hope to see you there! On the Ellsworth High School Stage: March 22, 23 & 24 Tickets normally go on sale about a month before opening night at the Ellsworth High School office or are available at the door the night of each performance.. Check with the Ellsworth High School Office to see when tickets become available for purchase. 715-273-3904

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Pierce County Ecumenical Choir

ENJOY SINGING? WE NEED YOU!

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A WAY TO EXPRESSYOUR FAITH?

The Pierce County Ecumenical Choir is open to the public and looking for more voices.

Our weekly Sunday practices will begin on January 7th, 2018 at 1:30pm And performances will end shortly after the Easter season. Practices this year will be held at

Ellsworth High School Choir Room. This year we will be performing a collection of songs directed by Carol Halpaus. For more information contact: Deb Larson (612) 804-

4084 or djlarson1225@yahoo.com

HOME AND HOBBIES

Brush Strokes Painting Party! Join us in painting a double sided wood pallet painting (Welcome on one side and snowman on the other so you can flip it for the seasons). This pallet painting class is instructor led, step-by-step, to create a fun pallet painting on a wood pallet. Minimum of 8 needed to hold event. Max 25. Date: Monday Feb. 5 Time: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Cost: $35 Location: Clydes Corner, Beldenville (upstairs) Deadline for sign up: Jan. 31 Brush Strokes Painting Party! FOR KIDS!! We will be painting – Happy Elephant in this instructor led, step-by-step painting class for kids (and parent if you want to paint with them). Each participant will go home that night with their own work of art. Minimum of 8 needed to hold event. Max 25. Parent is welcome to sign up and paint with your child as a “mommy/daddy and me” outing for $15 fee per parent! Date: Monday March 19 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Cost: $15 Location: High School FACE Room Deadline for sign up: March 13

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Preparing Your Estate This seminar will focus on the issues to address when developing an estate plan and the importance of working with an estate planning attorney. Participants will learn the function of a will and its affect on the probate process as well as the different kinds of trusts available and benefits and risks they offer. The Seminar will also focus on different strategies to decrease estate taxes and passing assets to your heirs. An estate planning attorney will be present. Date: Feb. 20 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Location: Ellsworth High School IMC Cost: Free but MUST register Deadline to sign up: Feb. 15 Instructor: Conor Smyth CFP® and Attorney Jens Loberg Creating Container Gardens & Hanging Baskets Creating a beautiful hanging basket or container garden doesn’t have to be as difficult as one may think. Learn what plants to use for shade or sun, what type of soil and container to choose. We will make a basket in class. Date: April 30 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $25 Deadline for sign up: April 23 Location: High School Ag Room

"A System for Life's Transitions" Give yourself and those you love the gift of peace of mind. Be ready for the inevitable transitions in your life by having all your important papers and financial information organized and accessible. Learn to use the "Ready or Not" system which helps you not only identify your assets and debts, but also basic needs such as medications, medical records, passwords and end of life requests. It will help you uncover any missing pieces in your overall life plan. Date: Thursday Feb. 1 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Location: Ellsworth High School IMC Cost: $30 Includes workbook Deadline to sign up: Jan. 24

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Glow Crafts – For kids grades 1-6 Everything we make during this fun and crafty day will glow in the dark! Learn how to make glow in the dark slime and a fire fly jar that will light up the night! Dress for mess and prepare to have fun! Min/Max participation required. Date: April 4 Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $24.00 Deadline for sign up: March 27 Location: High School FACE Room

Sign Making Class Gain experience using one of our newest pieces of equipment in the woods lab, our CNC Router, to make a cedar sign. The sign will be approximately 30"x18" you will be able to design it and use the router to cut the design into the sign. The first night we will make and design the sign and the second night we will do the finishing. We will contact you prior to class to get your design started. Be sure to print your email address on the registration form. Date: Choose one of two evening sessions Session 1 - Tues. Feb. 6 & Feb. 13 Time: 6:00-7:30 OR Session 2 – Wed. Feb. 21 & 28 Time: 6:00-7:30 Select one session and PLEASE put your session preference on your form Location: Ellsworth High School Tech Lab Cost: $25 Deadline to sign up: Jan. 30 for session 1 and Feb. 14 for session 2. - Space limited, min/max amount of participants required

Learn about Medicare & the A,B, C & D's in this Educational session: Are you new to Medicare or assisting someone that is? Plan to attend this FREE educational session to learn more about A, B, C & D's of Medicare and erase the confusion for an informed healthcare decision for you and your parents. Question & answer session after the presentation. Date: Thursday, Feb. 15th Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: High School IMC Cost: FREE but MUST sign up Deadline to sign up: Feb. 9 Instructor: Sandra F. Sobottka

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Valentine Treat Box Join us in the kitchen as we make your own personal box of candy to give your favorite grandparent, child, bus driver, friend, sweetheart or whoever you choose for Valentines day! Take home a box of treats at the end of the class. We’ll be making some turtles, truffles, heart shaped fudge, and we will frost and decorate heart shaped sugar cookies to add some color to make your treat box pop! This will be a fun night in the kitchen visiting with others while making your personal treat box. A box will be included for your goodies. Date: Friday Feb. 9th Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Ellsworth High School Foods Room Cost: $21 Deadline to sign up: Jan. 30 Minimum amount of participants required to hold class

Monogram Rustic Pallet Sign Painting Create a unique and personalized piece of home décor! The wood slats are hand assembled into a 14” x 24” staggered pine wood pallet style sign, now you get to make it yours! Several options of stain colors and a colorful selection of paint will be available to make your custom work of art. We will provide all the materials and take you through the process step by step-no experience is needed! The following information is needed at time of registration: Initial, last name, established date. Date: April 4 Cost: $38 Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Deadline to sign up: March 27 Location: High School FACE Room 102

ROBOTICS

WINTER/SPRNG 2018 ROBOTIC CLASSES Offered Through Pierce County 4-H

NXT’s 101 Introduction to Lego Robotics (Grades 4-12) LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT is the second generation of robotics products from the LEGO group. These robots will introduce entry-level robotics with state-of-the art hardware and easy-to-use programming software. This robotics workshop series youth will spend two nights building and programing the LEGO MINDSTORMS Robots. From using light sensors, touch sensors, (new color sensors) ultrasonic sensors to using sound sensors that making robots speak. Two sessions will be offered and youth are welcome to participate in one or both of these nights. For more information on these classes call 715-273-6781 These Classes are offered through Pierce County 4-H. Call 715-273-6781 to get signed up and for more information on dates/locations/times as they have not been set yet. Classes will be scheduled in winter and spring so call by Jan. 15th for more information!

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NXT’s Robotics the NeXT Generation (Grades 4-12) Must have attended two or more robotic series to qualify for this class Pierce County 4- H will be offering a new three class robotics series for youth who have attended two or more robotics workshop series. With new robot design and new sensors youth will have an opportunity to enhance their skill sets in the areas of robot construction, computer programming and evaluation. Using the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 classroom kits as well as the new NXT expansion kits youth will have the chance to use more functioning parts to enhance functionality of design and will explore a different side of computer programing! These classes are offered through Pierce County 4-H but are open to all interested youth. Call 715-273-6781 to get signed up and for more information on dates/locations/times as classes have not been set by the printing of this booklet. Classes will be scheduled in Winter Spring so call by Jan. 15th to get info!

These Lego Robotics Programs are available through Pierce County 4-H. These classes above are open to anyone. Classes are put on by the Pierce County 4-H. Join 4-H to see what other stem projects 4-H has to offer!

Don't be intimidated by your computer! With just a few easy to-understand lessons from a patient instructor, you can learn how to understand basic computer functions. Learn basic computer terminology. Learn about your desktop and how to save things to it. You'll discover how to create, open, move save, and find your files, how to recognize different file types; how to sort and organize documents into categories that work for you; and other basic computer questions you may have. If we have time in the last session we will cover some internet questions and facebook.

Class is for the very beginner computer user.

3 sessions - Date: Jan. 25, Feb. 1 and Feb. 8 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: 33.00 Deadline to sign up: Jan. 19 Location – High School (Room TBD) Minimum 5 required

Beginning Computer Concepts & Microsoft Word

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

CPR REFRESHER American Red Cross Community CPR / AED Refresher This class is intended for individuals who are currently certified in Adult CPR and/or Child/Infant CPR and want to keep their certification current. The first hour will cover adult skills and the second hour will be child/infant skills. Come to one or both hours.Certification is for 2 years. Date: April 24 Time: 6:30 Adult CPR/AED- 7:15 Child/infant Sign up deadline: April 18 Instructor: Sharlene Kreye 273-3911 Cost: $30 if attending both hours / $27 if attending one hour Location: Ellsworth High School – Come in front doors on Hillcrest Street by school office and follow the signs

RECREATION AND FITNESS

Mixed level stimulating yoga class appropriate for beginner as well as intermediate level

practitioners. Regain your energy through asana with a focus on core strength, balance, and

flexibility. Find calm and improved focus along with a sense of wellbeing by practicing pranayama.

Movement is synchronized to the breath in flow yoga due to the smooth way that the poses run

together and become like a dance. The breath acts as an anchor to the movement as you flow from

one pose to the next in time with an inhale or an exhale. This joyful yoga class is taught by Certified

Specialty Yoga Instructor, Robin Kruse. Robin is also a Group Exercise Instructor and Certified in

Group Cycle.

Date: Wednesdays starting Jan. 17– For 8 weeks

Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: TBD You will receive a confirmation to class call with the location

once we receive your registration

Cost: $75 Deadline to sign up: Jan. 15

Yoga Flow – Fitness Based

Yoga

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FITNESS INFLUENCE STUDIO

The following fitness classes will be held at the Fitness Influence Studio, which is located at W6570 County N, Beldenville WI.

Call or check out the web site to get the latest updated schedule of times and days of classes. Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend classes available! Classes in Strength Training, Interval Training (Cardio/Circuit), Cycle, Yoga, WillPower, Strength & Abs, Cycle & Circuit, Power Yoga, Pilates, Circuit Training, Iron Yoga, Zumba and Turbo

CrossFit, Kids Gymnastics, Kids Dance, Adult Salsa classes. Open lift in the new weight room, day & evening hours. 1 Free Trial Week for all New Members! Summer Swimming Lessons. American Red Cross Level 1-6, Preschool Level 1-3, and Adult Lessons available upon request. Water Aerobics in summe. One on One Personal Training & Fitness Assessment.

For more info on classes, rates, directions, packages, memberships, and fees visit the web

site at www.fitnessinfluence.com or email at heather@fitnessinfluence.com or call 715-821-1125 Instructor: Heather Flock

All workout levels welcome. Call to sign up and get started in a fun fitness program that’s right for you! Sign up and registration will be done directly through the Fitness Influence. Do not send registration form in to Community Ed

COUNTRY FIT NUTRITION

Country Fit Nutrition

273 Morse St., Ellsworth WI 54011

We opened this past fall and are very excited to be bringing healthy nutrition and exercise to our community. Stop in and see us! Country Fit Nutrition is a nutrition club/smoothly bar that will offer you healthy protein shakes and teas. We also provide these services: *Personalized wellness coaching

*Accountability and support

*Personal meal planning

*Exercise and Fitness Classes

*Personal training

*Community Events

Check us out on FB or countryfitwellnessandnutrition.com

Our Schedules and upcoming events will posted there.

*I Look Forward to meeting you and am very passionate about bringing these services to our

community*

Payments are made directly to Country Fit. Do not send in registration form for these classes.

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Tae Kwon Do

An alternative form of exercise and a means to defend yourself. Tae Kwon Do is a traditional Korean-style martial art that stresses using feet and hands as a means of self defense. People of any age or ability are welcome.

Dates: Tuesday Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Cost: grade K-5 $25/per month & grade 6-Adult $30/mo.

Location: St. Francis Parish Hall Instructor: Jerome Wittig & Pam Rathbun

Do not send in payment to Community Ed for Tae Kwon Do. Payment is directly to the instructor at the class.

Adult (35 years and over ) Open Rec Basketball

Not a league format. Recreational co-ed pickup games. Age: Adult – 35 years and over

Date: Every Wednesday and Sunday Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Location: Middle School Gym Contact: Tom Dietzler (715) 273-5023

Adult Mens Open Rec Basketball

Not a league format. Age: Adult

Location: Ellsworth Middle School Contact: John Groh (715) 594-3210 Or Tony Feuerhelm

(715) 792-2567 for more information

Adult Open Rec Volleyball

Not a league format. Recreational co-ed pickup games.

Age: Adult Date: Wednesdays

Location: Ellsworth High School new gym

Time: 7:00-10:00 p.m. Contact: Pete 612-239-0557

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HUNTER SAFETY COURSES

Sponsored by the Wisconsin DNR. Course certification is required by anyone born after January

1, 1973, to purchase a hunting license and is transferable to other states. Parent or legal

guardian must (without exception) accompany minors to registration the first night. Course will

consist of 14 hours of lectures, demonstrations, guest speakers, videos and range work.

Students will be required to satisfactorily complete a workbook, field test and written test before

they are certified. Successful graduates will receive a free small game license for the year

following their certification. Students with special needs, please contact instructor two weeks

before the course. Parents and adults are welcome to take this class. AGE REQUIREMENT: 12

years old within 6 months.

Classes will be held in spring 2018. Call instructor Doug for the location and start date for this

springs class.

Cost: $10.00 payable to instructor on first night

Instructor – Doug Sjostrom 715-448-2517

Note: Parent or legal guardian is REQUIRED to be there for registration on the first night!

You now register on-line. Go to the DNR Website and to Education, then select Hunter, then

select Pierce County. A parent is still required to show up the first night of class with the

participant.

ELLSWORTH YOUTH SPORTS CONTACTS

For information on YOUTH SPORTS – Football, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball,

Baseball/Softball, Tee-ball, Wrestling, Club Volleyball - visit the Ellsworth Community Youth

Recreation (E.C.Y.R.) website. http://ellsworthyouthrec.com

You can find info on here for signing up for these non- school youth teams/clubs and

the contact info, and when they start and more!

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The Tractor Safety course for 2012 in Pierce County will be offered this spring for youths 13-15 years of age. The Federal Child Labor Law, established in 1970 states that a person under the age of 16 cannot be employed for driving a tractor on farms not operated by their parents or guardians until they have completed a tractor safety course and become certified. Participants must be 14 years of age to receive this federal certification. Thirteen year olds who enroll will receive certification on their fourteenth birthday. Wisconsin Act 455 prohibits any child under the age of 16 to operate a farm tractor or self-propelled implement of husbandry on the highway unless the child had completed tractor safety certification. Wisconsin Act 178 establishes a minimum age limit of 12 to enroll for this type of certification. The class has hour requirements to follow. All class sessions are set to meet the requirements to lead to ertification. The students must attend all classes and pass the course to receive certification. The course teaches youth about tractors and farm machinery. They learn how to operate the machines safely. They also learn about safety features connected with operation and use of machines. The course includes classroom and practical instruction and the youth are tested on knowledge and operation of a tractor. Students who enroll are required to have a Social Security number before they can be certified. Application forms for Social Security numbers are available at banks and post office Bring a bag lunch. Dates- June 18-21 Deadline to sign up: June 1 Location- Sr. High Ag. Room 90 Time: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. – Bring a bag lunch Instructor- Katie Christenson Cost: $20

ELLSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY

Ellsworth Public Library: (715)273-3209 312 W Main Street, Ellsworth

Hours: Mon. and Fri: 10:00am–6:00pm

Tues-Wed-Thurs: 10:00am–8: 00pm Sat. 9:00am–1:00pm

Young Tots, come & socialize at Preschool Storytime ages 2-5, Play & Learn for ages 1-5, PJ Storytime for ages 2-7, or join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge!

School age kiddos, have a blast at Legos in the Library, Family Movie Night, after-school Make & Take or our super-fun STEAM program. Teens (Middle School & High School), join us for Awesome Upcycled Art, Teen Movie Night, our teen cooking class or join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Bus #10 will drop you off on Kinne Street. Adults, join us for Fitness & Fun, Morning Book Club, Tech Time, or Job Search Assistance. See Special Events section for upcoming guest speakers. Special Events

Sep. 12 at 10:00 – Braving It: a Father, a Daughter, and an Unforgettable Journey into the Alaskan

Wild | James Campbell

Sep. 27 at 1:30 – Tribute to Elvis & the Superstars (at Zion Covenant Church) Dave Ehlert

Oct. 17 at 10:00 – Identity Theft | Associated National Bank Oct. 25 at 1:30 – Little Free Library | Todd Bol

Nov. 14 at 10:00 – Funeral Planning | Mahn Funeral Home Nov. 29 at 1:30 – Ghosts of Christmas | Terry Fisk Dec. 20 – All are welcome to join us for Caroling at Atrium Post Acute Care at 1 p.m. and Preferred Senior Living at 2 p.m. Our library is proud to display community artwork throughout the year.

TRACTOR SAFETY

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION STAFF

Sandy Radkey, Coordinator (715)273-5724 email: sandy.radkey@yahoo.com

Kelly Bergner, Administrative Assistant (715)273-3911.

Mail your registration (form on next page) and check to: Ellsworth Community Education

PO Box 1500, Ellsworth WI 54011

IN PERSON Visit us in the Ellsworth Senior High School, room 225 (the Special Education office) during

office hours.

OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Phone (715)273-3911

REGISTRATION HINTS 1. Registration is required at least one to two weeks prior to class starting. Trips have

earlier deadlines! 2. Fees must accompany your registration form. 3. Refunds will be given if classes are filled or cancelled by us. If you decide not to take a

class, you must notify us at least one week before the first class. Then a refund will be sent to you. (Penalties may apply. Some classes may be nonrefundable.)

SCHOOL CLOSINGS If school closes during the day due to bad weather, Community Education will cancel all its

activities. School closings are announced on WEVR 1550AM, WCCO 830AM, KCUE 1250AM,

and KWING 105.9FM

Be an early Bird! Some classes fill quickly. Please register early, so we can make class enrollment decisions.

Cancellation If there is insufficient enrollment for a class in which you are registered, you will be notified by

phone and you will receive a full refund.

Adults with Disabilities If you need assistance or if you have a question about accessibility, please call (715)273-3911.

Reduced Fees

Upon request, reduced/waived fees may be available. Please call (715)273-3911.

Registration form ↓ next page.

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REGISTRATION FORM Print this form off and fill it out one form for each class you are enrolling in and send it in to: Ellsworth Community Education, PO Box 1500 , Ellsworth WI 54011 Or drop off at High School. You must print out this form and fill it out and send it or bring it in. You cannot sign up for these classes online. You cannot just show up for classes without being registered. Payment must accompany the form.

Name ______________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________ Phone______________________________________________________ Cell phone___________________________________________________ Email address__________________________________________________ Course

Fee included with this registration____________________________ Be sure to PRINT an email address so it is readable and one that you check often.