NextLevel Summer Youth Program

LLCC Community Education is hosting a group of 15 students from The Outlet and Douglas Prep, ranging in age from 14-17 for four weeks (June 13-July 7) of College for Kids summer programming, entitled NextLevel, which is designed to expose students to technology and culinary experiences, as well as college and career options.

Two students working on Black Rocket gaming on a computerStudents in a computer labAdult and student using a hammer in building a bird houseStudents around construction work bench working on bird housesShowing students EMS equipmentNick Ferreira talking showing students the ambulance simulator

In the community

LLCC is well represented at the Sangamon County Fair in New Berlin going on now through Sunday. LLCC Recruitment has an information table in the exhibit hall and LLCC banners are hung in the Talent Building and Grandstand.

LLCC banner on talent contest stageLLCC banner on fence at Sangamon County Fair grandstand

LLCC info booth at Sangamon County Fair
On Saturday, June 11, Joshua Dineen, chef specialist, demonstrated grilling techniques and served up samples of kabobs, cookies and pizza at Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave., Springfield.

Josh Dineen and Ace representative with grill in front of store

Community Ed Culinary demonstrating grilling techniques

This Saturday, June 11, 10-11 a.m., Joshua Dineen, chef specialist, will be demonstrating grilling techniques and serving up samples at Ace Hardware, 1600 Wabash Ave., Springfield.

LLCC Community Education culinary chefs will be providing these demonstrations from 10-11 a.m. at three Ace Hardware stores this summer. Additional demos:

  • June 25, 900 W. Morton Ave., Jacksonville – Kim Carter, adjunct culinary instructor
  • July 9, 1713 W. Spresser St., Taylorville – Jolene Lamb, culinary coordinator

In the news

Jolene Lamb, LLCC Community Education culinary coordinator, provided a cooking demonstration on how to make sugar snap pea salad with radishes, mint and ricotta salata on WICS Tuesday and discussed the LLCC cooking demonstrations that are taking place at the Illinois Products Farmers Market.

Sugar snap pea salad with radishes, mint and ricotta salata

¾ cup sliced radishes
4 ounces sugar snap peas, sliced (about 1 1/4 cups)
4 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled (about 1 cup)
½ bunch mint leaves, torn (about 1/3 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced
Pinch kosher salt, more to taste
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

In a large bowl, toss together the radishes, peas, ricotta and mint.

Using a knife or a mortar and pestle, make a paste of the garlic and salt. Place in a small bowl, and add the lemon juice and balsamic vinegar. Stir well to combine. Drizzle in the olive oil, stirring constantly, and add pepper to taste.

Pour dressing over salad, and toss well to combine. Taste, and add more salt and pepper if necessary.

Community Ed Culinary demonstrating grilling techniques

LLCC Community Education culinary chefs will demonstrate grilling techniques and serve up samples at three Ace Hardware stores this summer. Demonstrations will be from 10-11 a.m.

Due to rain last Saturday, the May 21 demonstration has been rescheduled for June 11, 1600 Wabash Ave., Springfield – Joshua Dineen, chef specialist.

Additional demonstrations:

  • June 25, 900 W. Morton Ave., Jacksonville – Kim Carter, adjunct culinary instructor
  • July 9, 1713 W. Spresser St., Taylorville – Jolene Lamb, culinary coordinator

LLCC hosting teacher professional development workshops

LLCC is hosting workshops that provide continuing professional development units (CPDUs) for K-12 teachers starting this summer. Workshops are taught by LLCC professors, and upcoming topics include honeybees, apps and games for the classroom, and coding.

  • The Basics About Honeybees — taught by Dave Cox, professor of biology — combines self-paced videos, which are available June 1-14, with a hands-on session June 15 at the LLCC apiary on West Lake Drive next to campus.
  • Free Apps & Games for Your Classroom & Beyond — taught by Christie Hovey, professor of business — will be taught via Zoom with two session options, July 13, 10 a.m.-noon or Sept. 8, 3-5 p.m.
  • Implementing Hour of Code for Any Age — taught by Dr. Carmen Allen, professor of computer science — will be taught via Zoom with session options of July 19, 1-2 p.m. or Oct. 5, 4-5 p.m.

LLCC, in partnership with Ed2Go, also offers online open enrollment teacher professional development opportunities.

Registration and additional information are available at www.llcc.edu/teacher-CPDU.

Community Ed Culinary demonstrating grilling techniques

LLCC Community Education culinary chefs will demonstrate grilling techniques and serve up samples at three Ace Hardware stores this summer. Demonstrations will be from 10-11 a.m.

  • May 21, 1600 Wabash Ave., Springfield – Joshua Dineen, chef specialist
  • June 25, 900 W. Morton Ave., Jacksonville – Kim Carter, adjunct culinary instructor
  • July 9, 1713 W. Spresser St., Taylorville – Jolene Lamb, culinary coordinator