In the news

Sheridan Lane, director, culinary and hospitality programs, dives into the culinary influence of Hispanic and Latino impressions on modern day cuisine during Hispanic Heritage Month in this week’s Epicuriosity column for the Springfield State Journal-Register.

Jolene Lamb, director, community education was interviewed by WCIA for a segment on the morning news called Community College Connection. Lamb was discussing the Academy of Lifelong Learning.

ALL presents “Arts for ALL” public presentations

Arts for ALLLLCC’s Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) is offering two free Arts for ALL public presentations featuring the beauty and uniqueness of all people, through the arts. Due to limited seating, registration is required and available by calling LLCC Community Education at 217-786-2432.

he Aug. 8, 2-3 p.m. presentation, “Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry,” will feature Catalina Maria Johnson. On Oct. 2, 1-2 p.m., Dorothy Paige Turner and Joel Ross, nationally known singer-songwriters and educators from Rockford, will feature musical selections from the “Great American Songbook.”

ALL to hold annual Chilli Event Sunday, Oct. 29

Open to the public; features Springfield chilli chef and cook-off judge Les Eastep

The LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) will hold its annual Chilli Event Sunday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Temple B’rith Sholom Social Hall, 1004 S. 4th St., Springfield. The public is invited to attend. The cost is $9 per person and free for youth ages 8 and under.

The event will feature chilli made by Les Eastep, nationally recognized chilli expert and ALL member. Also on the menu are hot dogs and desserts, with carryout available.

For more information, contact LLCC Community Education at 217-786-2432.

The LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning is a membership group of adults 50 and greater devoted to the lifelong pursuit of learning. With 12 to 15 opportunities available each month, the Academy provides enjoyable experiences in learning with a variety of opportunities to develop new friendships.