LLCC-Taylorville is hosting a Christian County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) Etiquette Lunch tomorrow. Christian County CEO is similar to the Sangamon County CEO program and is comprised of high school seniors who are learning the basics of business. One of the goals is to prepare them for a business lunch and the proper way to deal with all the forks and spoons. They will also get tips on starting a conversation with strangers seated at the same table. Lesa Schaive, LLCC Community Education instructor, will be the leader for the lunch and program.
Category Archives: Community Education
In the news
Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column, “Jewish New Year.”
“A Violin’s Journey” Sept. 12, 10 a.m.
You’re invited to join LLCC Community Education and the Academy of Lifelong Learning for “A Violin’s Journey,” an educational recital, on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. in the Trutter Center. Dr. Yona Stamatis, associate professor of music at UIS and violinist, will share her family violin story and discuss the role of arts and music in remembering the Holocaust. Dr. Stamatis will perform with a violin from the “Violins of Hope” collection, and the lecture/recital will center around the Auschwitz Violin from the Violins of Hope collection.
With the extraordinary story of this violin as a springboard, she will examine the subject of music and the Holocaust: What was the role of the music during the Holocaust? How does music contribute to acts of remembrance and commemoration? And what should be done with the musical instruments that survived the Holocaust?
This recital is part of a “Celebration of Survival” Sept. 7-13 presented by the Jewish Federation of Springfield. The Federation is bringing 12 of the 70 violins in the “Violins of Hope” collection to Springfield. These instruments, whether played or hidden, survived the Holocaust. They have been lovingly restored and have traveled the world to give voice to the victims and reinforce messages of hope, harmony and survival. For additional opportunities to listen to or view the violins visit www.shalomspringfield.org.
The recital is open to the campus community and guests. If you would like to attend or bring a guest, please email community.education@llcc.edu to add your name(s) to the list.
In the news
Jolene Lamb, LLCC Community Education culinary coordinator, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Birthday cake alternatives.”
In the news
Dr. Nancy Sweet, dean, Workforce Institute, was interviewed on Sports Radio 1450 regarding the upcoming Workforce Careers and Ag Expos Sept. 21.
Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column, “All about salt.”
In the news
Joshua Dineen, chef specialist, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Croquembouche.”
Joan McGrath, member of the LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning, wrote the essay “Our journey to ALL” for the latest edition of Senior News.
In the news
Jolene Lamb, culinary coordinator, LLCC Community Education, is demonstrating the preparation of an easy radish sandwich on today’s WICS Marketplace program which begins at 11:30 a.m.
This demonstration will also be featured tomorrow evening, 4-6 p.m., at the Thursday evening Illinois Product Farmers Market in the Shed at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Jolene will be providing another demonstration on Aug. 24. View the recipes she’ll be demonstrating: 2023 IL Products Farmers Market Recipes.
In addition, Lamb wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Cooking on the campfire.”
In the news
Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column, “What to look for in flatware.”
First Teen Learning Labs held last week
The first sessions of LLCC Community Education’s Teen Learning Labs were held last week on campus. They included:
- Introduction to Trades – participants explored the world of trades, including HVAC, welding, auto and aviation, in this hands-on class.
- Dungeons and Dragons – students learned how to play the world’s most popular table-top, role-playing game and to create their own adventurer character.
College for Kids and Teen Learning Labs run through July. Learn more about upcoming programs at www.llcc.edu/youth-programs.
In the community
Jolene Lamb, culinary coordinator, LLCC Community Education, will be demonstrating various recipes at the Thursday evening Illinois Product Farmers Market in the Shed at the Illinois State Fairgrounds this evening, July 20 and Aug. 24. Demonstrations take place between 4-6 p.m. View the recipes she’ll be demonstrating: 2023 IL Products Farmers Market Recipes.
Also, LLCC Community Education is partnering with the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau to present “History Cooks,” a series of free cooking and baking demonstrations of dishes from President Lincoln’s time.
Tomorrow, June 23, noon at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Jolene will present “Mrs. Lincoln’s White/Almond Cake” and demonstrate Mrs. Lincoln’s recipe for this dessert. Mary baked the cake for Mr. Lincoln when they courted, after they were married and when she was First Lady. Read more about History Cooks.