Classes, Clubs, Library,
and Miscellaneous

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Adult ESL and Computer Classes: PS 94 will offer ESL Levels 1 and 2 and Computer Skills classes beginning in September through Summer 2009. Both classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Computer classes will be taught in English and will include lessons on keyboarding, Microsoft Word and other programs. Registration is first come, first served. For more information, call Ms. Seminario, the parent coordinator, at (347) 563-4772 or (718) 405-6345.

The State University of New York’s North Bronx Career Center located off of Eastchester Road is offering free day and evening classes for the GED and Business Office Technology to prepare for the GED exam or to learn basic to advanced skills in Windows XO, Vista, Word, Excel, and Power Point. Job readiness training is also available. All students must meet state income and academic guidelines. For more information, call (718) 547-1001.

Summer Program for Out of School Youth: The New Options Program and Young Adult Internship Program are registering young adults ages 16-21 who are no longer attending school in programs that offer two levels of General Equivalency Diplomas. The programs also offer job-training skills, plus full placements with paid stipends. It takes place at the Educational Counseling Center at 3512 Dekalb Ave. To make an appointment, call 718-652-0282.

Emergency Responder Training, Community Board 7 is recruiting residents to become part of the NYC Office of Emergency Management Community Response Team. Members receive training in fire safety, light search and rescue, terrorism awareness, disaster medical operations and mental health education. To apply or for more information, call (718) 933-5650.

The State University of New York’s North Bronx Career Center located off of Eastchester Road is offering free day and evening classes for the GED and Business Office Technology to prepare for the GED exam or to learn basic to advanced skills in Windows XO, Vista, Word, Excel, and Power Point. Job readiness training is also available. All students must meet state income and academic guidelines. For more information, call (718) 547-1001.

The New Options Program and Young Adult Internship Program are offering General Equivalency Diploma classes to 16-21-year-olds who are working and no longer in school. The program also offers vocational job training and full placements with stipends. The program takes place at the Educational Counseling Center, 3512 DeKalb Ave. For more information, call (718) 652-0282.

Housing Assistance Program, Community Board 7 and the West Bronx Housing and Neighborhood Resource Center are offering housing counseling services, every third Tuesday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., through September. For more information call (718) 933-5650.

Methodist Home Art Classes: Methodist Home will offer art classes every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. The classes will focus on abstract landscape art, and will be suitable for a wide range of artistic abilities. A fee of $5 per class will be charged at the door. To register, please call (718) 548-5100 ext. 231. The Methodist Home is located at 4499 Manhattan College Parkway, Riverdale.

Free Computer Tutoring from the Mosholu Preservation Corporation is being offered to anyone who is interested. Lessons will cover topics ranging from basic computer skills to Internet navigation. Lessons are offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The Mosholu Preservation Corporation is located at 3400 Reservoir Oval East. For an appointment, call Brenda Lucio or Jennifer Mitchell, (718) 324-4461.

English, Civics and Computer Classes: Mosholu Montefiore Community Center offers free English as a Second Language classes (ESL), civics and computer classes Monday through Saturdays. To apply, visit the Center at 3450 DeKalb Ave. (corner of Gun Hill Road). For more information, call (718) 882-4000, ext. 216.

For events at Bronx Libraries for children, young adults and adults, please visit:
www.nypl.org