Laker Nation News Community Education Program Provides Classes and Events for Local Community Members Posted on August 18, 2023 Lake Land College is excited to invest in the strength and development of its local communities with a rebuilt Community Education Program and new class offerings. Lake Land Community Education offers classes in knitting and food sanitation. The knitting course is designed for beginners and will be held from 6-8 p.m. on September 13, 20 and 27. The course costs $75, which includes all three class sessions and knitting supplies. The three class sessions will all be held in room 102 of Lake Land’s Workforce Development Center. The food sanitation class will be held on September 22 from 4-8 p.m. and September 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The course costs $125, which includes both class sessions and a voucher to take the Food Sanitation Exam. Only 12 total spots are available for the course, so interested students are encouraged to register early. Both class sessions will be held in room 105 of the Workforce Development Center. Lake Land’s Community Education program also provides testing for individuals to become qualified paraprofessional teacher’s aides. Testing preparation and examinations are available year-round by appointment only. Initial exams cost $135 and retakes cost $50. The Community Education program also offers unique opportunities for senior citizens. Through the program, Lake Land organizes monthly day trip events for seniors to visit locations such as the Shelbyville Hot Air Balloon Festival, Aikman Wildlife Park, the Effingham Performance Center and more. The first of such events will be held on August 25, with seniors visiting the Golden Nugget Casino in Danville. This event is capped at 12 seniors and will cost $35. The program is also working to develop numerous classes in topics such as dancing, cake baking and decorating, art, community growth and much more. Individuals are also welcome to make requests and suggestions for future classes that would interest themselves and their fellow community members. To learn more, contact Community and Professional Programs Coordinator Shelly Martin by email at smartin2@lakelandcollege.edu or by phone at 217-234-5087. To register for any of the currently available classes, tests or events, contact Martin or visit www.lakelandcollege.edu/learn. -30- Read More Laker Nation News