College for Kids Session 1 begins today. Registrations are still being accepted for CFK in Session 2 (July 13-16) and Session 3 (July 20-23). CFK is open to students who have completed grades K-8 . Sessions run 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CFK offers students hands-on learning experiences in the arts, math, science, technology and more. Call 786.4905 for more details.

Students who have completed grades K-8 will get a taste of college in July. College for Kids is taking place on campus the weeks of July 6-9, July 13-16 and July 20-23 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students who have completed grades K-8 will participate in hands-on learning experiences in the arts, math, science, technology, culinary and more.

College for Kids is in need of recyclable materials for several classes this summer. Donations of clean 20-oz green plastic soda bottles, 16-oz clear plastic bottles, 2 liter plastic bottles and shoe boxes are greatly appreciated! Items can be taken to the Community Education office, Millennium 1135.

Community Education has seats available for upcoming day trips. LLCC employees receive a discount. Japanese Lantern Festival at Missouri Botanical Gardens on June 27 from 1:30-11:30 p.m. Cost to employee only: $65 (includes dinner). Course code is CEW 120-ALL48.  Foodie Friday in St. Louis on July 10 from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost to employee only: $45 CEW 120-ALL05. For more details visit http://www.llcc.edu/community-education/travel-opportunities/

Midday yoga is a perfect lunch hour treat! Community Education is offering an eight-week course for all levels, beginners or advanced. The class meets Wednesdays, June 10-July 29 from 1-2 p.m. Cost is $79; course code CEW 802-01A. Register today through WebAdvisor.

Also, Community Education is always looking for new classes and new instructors! Proposals are being accepted for spring 2016! Please contact Jamie Stout at jamie.stout@llcc.edu.

Community Education is offering Midday Yoga, an eight-week course designed for any interest level. Please wear comfortable clothes, and bring a yoga mat. Class meets Wednesdays, March 25-May 13 from 1-2 p.m. in the Trutter Center and cost is $80. Register through WebAdvisor or call 62292. Course code: CEW 802-01B

LLCC’s Culinary Institute hosted 30 young women at the 33rd Annual Dr. Betty Shabbazz La Petite Delta Academy Tea, sponsored by the Springfield Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. LLCC adjunct instructor Lesa Schaive gave a presentation on the history of teas and etiquette. LLCC hospitality student Kimsimone Manning is a former member of La Petite Delta and assisted as a hostess.

Join LLCC and the Springfield Art Association as they travel to Arkansas to see the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and so much more March 19-21. Find more information HERE or call Denese at 786-2432 for more information. Deadline to register is Monday, Feb 23.