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Virtual Event: The Power of Curiosity with Emily Graslie
2021-03-28 14:00:00 2021-03-28 15:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Event: The Power of Curiosity with Emily Graslie Emily Graslie is the former Chief Curiosity Correspondent for the Chicago Field Museum and creator of "The Brain Scoop" YouTube Channel. Join us for a discussion on where your Curiosity can lead! Online -

Sunday, March 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-03-28 14:00:00 2021-03-28 15:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Event: The Power of Curiosity with Emily Graslie Emily Graslie is the former Chief Curiosity Correspondent for the Chicago Field Museum and creator of "The Brain Scoop" YouTube Channel. Join us for a discussion on where your Curiosity can lead! Online -

Emily Graslie is the former Chief Curiosity Correspondent for the Chicago Field Museum and creator of "The Brain Scoop" YouTube Channel. Join us for a discussion on where your Curiosity can lead!

This event will be presented using Zoom.  Please provide your email at registration to participate.  A device with access to the internet and speakers/headset required. An email will be sent before the event with more information on how to join.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. For more Big Read events go to: www.ocls.info/bigread  

Emily Graslie was born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. After moving to Missoula, Montana to pursue an undergraduate degree in fine art painting, she fell in love with the campus vertebrate research collection as a place of artistic inspiration. What started off as a passionate volunteering position within a small museum eventually transformed into a career as an advocate for these under-appreciated repositories. As Chief Curiosity Correspondent for the Field Museum in Chicago, she served as creator, host and writer of The Brain Scoop, an educational YouTube channel with 200+ episodes about natural history that have been viewed more than 32 million times. In 2020 she made her broadcast television debut on PBS as Executive Producer, Host and Writer of Prehistoric Road Trip, a new series by WTTW Chicago about paleontology and geology in the Dakotas, Montana and Wyoming. 

Emily has received numerous awards and recognitions for her work, including the American Alliance of Museum's Nancy Hanks Award for Professional Excellence. She’s a six-time Webby Award nominee and honoree in the ‘Online Science/Education Channel’ and ‘Web Personality/Host’ categories; a member of the 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 list in Education; and was named as one of the Chicagoans of the Year in the Arts in 2017 by the Chicago Tribune. Recently, in recognition of her outreach efforts, scientists at the Universities of Florida and Paraná in Brazil named a new species of butterfly in her honor: Wahydra graslieae. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Math | General Events |

TAGS: | science | epd | bigread | bb-library-events | askanexpert |

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Sun, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Please attend one meeting before submitting a piece for critique.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Dec 09, 8:00am - 9:00am
Virtual Room - EPD
Get moving with this energizing and relaxing Chair Yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you. Requires use of a chair.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 
Knit Mini Bear Ornament - Confident Beginner Level - Gifting Series
Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
The gifting series is all about knitting gifts to give or accent gifts. The bear ornaments are knit flat with i-Cord limbs and seamed.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 3 - Functions & Automated Features
Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Calculate data with basic functions SUM and AVERAGE. Use auto features including auto and flash fill to streamline your workflow. Transfer data with ease using Excel's copy and paste features.
How to Lower Costs of Prescription Drugs
Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join Jessica Daly, Faculty Librarian and Assistant Professor with Advent Health, as she shares online resources designed to locate lower prescription prices.
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 11:35am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 1
Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Want to take your coding skills to the next level? Learn how to write proper Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) code and format Web pages using external style sheets.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Dec 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
Mon, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Use absolute and relative references to ensure your data is calculated accurately. Analyze data by using functions like COUNT. Visually represent your data with tools like recommended charts.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Brush Tools
Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Create your own artwork using Photoshop brush tools. Use settings to manipulate painting digitally. Build your own brushes that work for your needs and learn to import brush sets.
Online Class: 3D Design with TinkerCad (10-12) - Code a Snowflake
Mon, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Use Tinkercad, a free online application, to design your own custom 3D objects. Learn the basics of codeblocks to create a 3D Snowflake.
Canva: Social Media
Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Bring your social media posts to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create social media content and more.
Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Basic English 1
Mon, Dec 09, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Pajama Party
Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Online: Photoshop Tips and Tricks
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about time-saving features, getting the most out of your layers, and much more.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Dec 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Technology Classroom 2
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual Event: Basic Spanish with Wilnelia
Tue, Dec 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - North Orange
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 
Online Class: Google Workspace Level 1 - Google Docs
Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Microsoft Office getting you down? Try Google Workspace, a free alternative! Learn how to type and edit documents like letters, flyers, and resumes using Google Docs.
Online Class: Google Workspace Level 2 - Google Sheets
Tue, Dec 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Microsoft Office getting you down? Try Google Workspace, a free alternative! Navigate spreadsheets confidently and explore useful tools like functions, charts, and conditional formatting.
Cancelled
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Dec 10, 11:45am - 12:30pm
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Dec 10, 11:45am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 13
Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.
Hathi Trust Digital Library and Genealogy
Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Discover the Hathi Trust Digital Library and learn how you can use this amazing resource to enhance your genealogical research.
Introductory English Course
Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
This course is designed for students who have very little or no English experience. Start from the beginning with letter sounds, syllables, and basic vocabulary.
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Tue, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 12/3 Session 1, 12/4 Session 2, 12/10 Session 3, 12/11 Session 4
Basic English 1
Tue, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
This event is full
Spanish from Zero - Basics with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A1-A2) Come and learn basic Spanish with Ms. Brenda.
Lo-Fi Book Club - Fantastical tales
Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Join us for a relaxed discussion about your favorite books and graphic novels! Each month, choose your own book to read and share with other teens based on a rotating theme.
Spanish from Zero - Intermediate with Brenda
Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish B1) Come and learn Spanish grammar with Ms. Brenda.
A Dungeons & Dragons Adventure
Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Have you ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons? Now's your chance! Join us adventurers on our next quest!
Online: Adobe Illustrator Tips and Tricks
Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about transparency features, organizing documents with layers, and much more.
Virtual Event: D&D Drop-in Adventures (Ages 18+)
Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons: where we host a series of one night adventures inside a "West Marches" style campaign. A perfect opportunity for beginners and veterans alike.
This event is full
Spanish From Zero for Beginners with Ms. Brenda
Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
(Spanish A0) Learn and use Spanish for the first time with Ms. Brenda.
Resilience and You
Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Discover the importance of resilience in our lives. Explore how living with resilience helps us to be healthier, happier, more creative, and open to change.
Online Class: Crochet Pie Earrings (3 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Celebrate the season of feasting with these adorable, customizable pie earrings! We will be discussing in-the-round and jewelry attaching techniques in this series.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 2
Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Customize your Web pages using CSS. Learn how to add functionality such as Google Maps CSS Hovers and Transitions into Web pages. Recommended Audience: Adult
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Author Talk: Laura Dave - On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries
Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him. Register
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Online: Unity - Programming Input Actions - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 5
Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Program Actions to collect values from input devices and trigger the Player game object's behaviors with an Input Action Asset in Unity.
Online: Microphone Theory Level 2
Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Choose the right mic. Hear how different microphones pick up and transmit sound. Discover how to use polar patterns, proximity effect and phase to get the best sound for your project. (tic101)
Citizenship Inspired (4-Session Series)
Wed, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-Session program, students will meet via Zoom to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 12/3 Session 1, 12/4 Session 2, 12/10 Session 3, 12/11 Session 4
Práctica Spanish Conversation
Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
¡Práctica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for adults.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 13
Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.
Digital Decluttering: Organize and Free Up Storage Space
Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join bestselling author and expert organizer Jamie Novak to learn how to declutter your devices and free up space just in time for the holidays!
Exploring FamilySearch.org
Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
FamilySearch is a tremendous and free source for family history research. Learn how to navigate this website and how to make the most of the information that it contains.
Online: Generative AI with Adobe Firefly
Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn about Adobe’s Powerful AI engine and how it integrates into their apps.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (3-Part) - Holiday Bouquet
Thu, Dec 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A
Thu, Dec 12, 10:45am - 11:15am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Your one-stop shop for creative questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Adobe classes? We’re here to help.
Genealogy Box: Organizing Documents
Thu, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Have you ever received a box of family memorabilia from a relative and weren’t sure how to process the items? Learn how to scan, catalog, and handle a box full of surprise genealogical keepsakes.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Formulas & Functions
Thu, Dec 12, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Calculate your data with formulas and functions. Search the Function Library to find the perfect fit. Use date, financial, logical, lookup, math and text functions.
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online: Unity - Controlling Animations - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 6
Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Animate the Player game object and learn how to use Unity's Animation System.
Online: Audio Studio Orientation
Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Take the first step towards audio recording. Tour the Audio Studio and explore the training options available. Learn the studio workflow, procedures and best practices. (tic101)
Online Class: Loom Knit Holiday Bells (2 Part) - Confident Beginner
Thu, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Holiday bells are ringing with this delightfully simple pattern.  Join us while we make a loom knit bell for the holiday tree. Students are required to provide materials.
Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A
Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Your one-stop shop for game development questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Game Development classes? We’re here to help.
Recognizing and Combating Imposter Syndrome for Writers
Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Literary agent Daniel Cramer will highlight signs and symptoms of imposter syndrome, its impact on creative individuals, and strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome.
Clase en Línea: Diseños con Canva- Vídeos
Fri, Dec 13, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Technology Classroom 2
Aprenda a utilizar las herramientas de creación y edición de videos en Canva. Una la aplicación gratuita de diseño gráfico.
Online Class: Web Design - CSS Level 3
Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 1
Do you want to draw more attention to your site? A full-screen video background is a solution.
Online Class: WordPress Level 2
Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Create a website with WordPress. Customize the appearance and layout of your site to get the look you want by using a wide selection of free themes.
Online Class: Adobe Photoshop - Layer Blending Modes
Fri, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Apply blending modes to image layers to quickly fix problems with exposure, shadows and highlights. Learn to use blending modes to generate artistic and creative effects on photos.
Crochet Planned Pooling Makeup - Intermediate
Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Curious about planned pooling but unsure of where to start? Join us to learn the basics and how to apply this technique to existing patterns. (Rescheduled from 10/11/24)
Online: Unity - Creating an Environment - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 7
Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn to use Unity's Terrain and Lighting Tools while creating a virtual environment for your game.
Transforming an Idea Into a Story
Fri, Dec 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
How do you go from idea to story? Author and editor Alli Martin will discuss how to mine your idea to discover the character's motivation, obstacles, and secrets to create a story.
Virtual: Little Readers
Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Room - Windermere
Start your child's reading journey with engaging activities focused on phonics and sight words. Emergent readers should be able to recognize all alphabetical letters. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online: Intro to Adobe Photoshop
Sun, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this industry-leading photo editing application is capable of.
Online: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Sun, Dec 15, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this powerful vector application is capable of.
Online: Intro to Adobe InDesign
Sun, Dec 15, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this publishing and layout application is capable of.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 
Knit a French Beret (3-Part) - Confident Beginner Level - Gifting Series
Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
The gifting series is all about knitting gifts to give or accent gifts. The simple classic French Beret is quick to knit up--perfect for gift giving.
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:35am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Automate Tasks
Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Automate everyday tasks with macros. Record data entry and formatting. Insert and modify objects to run macros without coding.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Dec 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel - Charts
Mon, Dec 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Display your data in stunning charts and graphs. Insert recommended and custom charts. Edit chart data, elements and styles.
Online: Streaming Live Video with OBS
Mon, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Stream live video on YouTube or Facebook with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS). Learn how to capture or record live streaming video & share with your audience or save for later viewing. (Melrose)
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Bilingual Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Bilingual (Spanish / English) Conversational Interactions with Ms. Brenda
Online: Logo Design and Development using Adobe Illustrator
Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn best practices for logo design by making a simple but effective logo in Illustrator.
Basic English 1
Mon, Dec 16, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Hiawassee Book Club
Mon, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Hiawassee
In December the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss The Girl Before by JP Delaney.
Pajama Party
Mon, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Online: Create Photorealistic 3D Images with Adobe Stager
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Create photorealistic product mockups of branded merchandise using this intuitive 3D application.
Virtual Event: Basic Spanish with Wilnelia
Tue, Dec 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Virtual Room - North Orange
Basic Spanish. Come and learn basic Spanish vocabulary.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Intermediate
Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on grammar for complex ideas, including sentence structures, paragraph, and essay writing. 
Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 1
Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn the basic features of QuickBooks Online to get you started in organizing your business finances.
Online Class: QuickBooks Online Level 2
Tue, Dec 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 2
Learn about simple transactions workflow and other quick tricks. Recommended Audience: Adult
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 14
Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.
Exploring DNA Websites
Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Explore four DNA websites: Ancestry DNA, FamilyTreeDNA, MyHeritage and 23andme. Learn the differences between the companies and see how to navigate each company’s website.
Introductory English Course
Tue, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
This course is designed for students who have very little or no English experience. Start from the beginning with letter sounds, syllables, and basic vocabulary.
Online: Unity - UI Basics - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 8
Tue, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn how to use Unity's UI tools and game objects to create a User Interface for your game.
Citizenship Inspired (Two Session Series)
Tue, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this two-session program, students will prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 12/17 Session 1, 12/18 Session 2.
Basic English 1
Tue, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
This event is full
Advancing to Adulthood - Building a Resume
Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Challenge your skills and develop some new ones! Learn through games and activities designed to help prepare you for post high school independence. Recommended for ages 13-18.
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.
Online: Adobe Creative Consultant + Q&A
Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Your one-stop shop for creative questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Adobe classes? We’re here to help.
Stretch & Movement Breaks for Writers
Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Many writers develop muscle pain and joint stiffness after sessions at the keyboard. Learn how to take breaks to stretch and move your body with author and yoga teacher Deana Lisenby.
Southwest Book Club: - Anxious People
Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Room - Southwest
Join the Southwest Book Club to discuss Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. A novel about the things that save us, even in the most anxious times.  Reg. req. 18+
Online Class: Crochet Pie Earrings (3 Parts) - Intermediate
Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Celebrate the season of feasting with these adorable, customizable pie earrings! We will be discussing in-the-round and jewelry attaching techniques in this series.
Online: Intro to Affinity Photo
Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn what this fully featured photo editor can do and how it fares as a Photoshop alternative.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
Online: DaVinci Resolve - Edit Page
Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
You filmed your video- now what? Edit your project in DaVinci Resolve's Edit Page, a great start to post-production.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Online: Unity - Triggering Events  - Create a Third-Person Game Series - Part 9
Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Learn how to set up colliders as triggers and create interactions among objects in your game.
Online: DaVinci Resolve - Fusion FX
Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Use DaVinci Resolve's Fusion page for professional video green screen compositing and motion tracking.
Citizenship Inspired (Two Session Series)
Wed, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this two-session program, students will prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 12/17 Session 1, 12/18 Session 2.
Práctica Spanish Conversation
Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - South Creek
¡Práctica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversation topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for adults.
Online: DaVinci Resolve - Color Page
Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 3
Learn the basics of color grading using DaVinci Resolve and RAW video.
Online: Intro to Adobe Bridge
Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 1
Learn how this file management app can speed up your workflow.
Cuisine Corner: Pasteles
Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira will guide us through making traditional savory pasteles. This beloved dish highlights Puerto Rico's rich culinary heritage.
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 14
Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.
Navigating Fold3.com
Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Fold3 is a valuable resource for military records and family history research. Learn how to navigate this website and make the most of the records it offers to enhance your genealogical research.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (3-Part) - Holiday Bouquet
Thu, Dec 19, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
Online Class: Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools
Thu, Dec 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Get your research papers and reports noticed. Learn how to use the review tools to discover errors and ensure readability. Add organization with a table of contents and clear citations.
Lucidchart for Genealogy
Thu, Dec 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Discover how you can use Lucidchart for your genealogy research. Learn how to build family trees, pedigree charts, and more!
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Online: Unity - Visual Scripting
Thu, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Program a third-person player character to move, rotate, look around, and jump using Unity’s visual scripting tools.
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.
Virtual: Winter Garden Book Club
Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
Please join us as we discuss The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan.
Online: Game Development Consultant + Q&A
Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Your one-stop shop for game development questions. Need help, feedback, or direction with a project? Need to review or expand on previous Game Development classes? We’re here to help.
How to Hook the Hollywood Reader
Thu, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Author and filmmaker Jennie Jarvis will discuss what Hollywood readers are looking for when they are buying scripts or licensing novel adaptations.
Exploracion Tecnologica: Como Usar Google Maps - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda
Fri, Dec 20, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Technology Classroom 2
Aprende como usar el sistema de navegación de Google Maps para llegar a tu destino.
Sketching 101
Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Learn the basics of sketching through use of simple art techniques and observing the world around you. Materials: All you need is a #2 pencil, colored pencils, paper, and paper towel.
Online Class: WordPress Level 3
Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to use plugins and widgets to customize your site around your audience. Create interactive content to effectively engage your clients.
Exploracion Tecnologica: YouTube - Spanish Immersion with Ms Brenda
Fri, Dec 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Online Technology Classroom 2
Esta clexploración tecnológica te equipará con el conocimiento y las herramientas necesarias para prosperar viendo videos en el mundo de YouTube.
Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 8
Fri, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This series is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
Online Class: Crochet Baby Hippo Ornament - Intermediate
Fri, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Celebrate the end of the year with a hand-made ornament of the internet's favorite baby hippo. We will be learning amigurumi skills during this class.
Online Class: Embroider and Catch Up
Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Are your embroidery projects piling up? Bring a work-in-progress and catch up while you "catch up" with other embroidery artists. All levels are welcome. Winter projects are encouraged!
Online Class: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 3
Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Get more precise control over your presentation. Learn how to insert slide transitions, add animations and hyperlinks. Create a customized photo album with simple to use tools.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Dec 20, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
Virtual: Basic English 1
Sat, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Washington Park
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Speaking Clearly Advanced
Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Improve your English speaking and pronunciation skills. Intended for advanced English language learners. 
Sesame Street Storytime
Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:35am
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Let's make it a sunny day with a virtual storytime and craft celebrating our favorite friends. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Web Design Camp for Kids (Ages 8-13)
Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Students will learn the process of planning, conceptualizing, and implementing the plan for designing a website. They will learn the basics of HMTL, CSS and JavaScript.
Speaking Clearly Beginners
Mon, Dec 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Speaking Clearly is a pronunciation class for beginners. The class is designed to introduce learners to the basics of the sounds of English for pronunciation.
Web Design Camp for Kids (Ages 8-13)
Mon, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Students will learn the process of planning, conceptualizing, and implementing the plan for designing a website. They will learn the basics of HMTL, CSS and JavaScript.
English for Social Interactions
Mon, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class will cover a wide array of topics from accepting and rejecting an invitation to engaging in small talk with strangers. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Basic English 1
Mon, Dec 23, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
Pajama Party
Mon, Dec 23, 7:00pm - 7:40pm
Virtual Room - Alafaya
Put on your pajamas and enjoy an interactive virtual storytime with book, songs, games, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.
Cancelled
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Alafaya
Tue, Dec 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
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