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Summer 2012 Registration is Under Way! (3/30/2012)
Spotlight on Luis Sotelo; leave it to the professionals; spring cleaning?; children's book drive; instructor profile Lanie Martin
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Strong Outlook for Health and Medical Careers (2/27/2012)
Go red for women; is an LPN program right for you?; get ready for spring training; February is heart month; instructor profile Kay Hartgrove
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Registration Opens for SAT Prep and Driver Ed Classes (1/24/2012)
SAT test prep classes starting; driver education: behind the wheel; 7th grade jumpstart: TJ admissions test prep; smoke-free teen texts
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Keeping Up with Technology (1/19/2012)
What are those F keys for?; news bytes; adding a dimension to your technical skill; instructor profile Patrick Kuesters
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Explore Nepal — Class Begins February 6 (1/10/2012)
Explore Nepal - country of Mt. Everest and birthplace of Buddha; prepare to become a qualified spoken language interpreter; Vanna Moore's Italian students keep coming back
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What's Next for You in 2012? (1/6/2012)
What did you resolve to do in 2012; the science behind new year's resolutions
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Apprenticeship is Ripe for Rebirth (12/21/2011)
Apprenticeship is ripe for rebirth; Virginia licensing and classroom training; reviving apprenticeships; expert tip that could save the holiday
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Business Tips - Time and Resolutions (12/7/2011)
Your scariest competition; office party do's and don'ts; seven warning signs that you've given up on your dreams
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Finish Strong! Fabulous Fall Classes (11/2/2011)
Fabulous fall classes by location; winter/spring term opens November 11; new offerings for winter/spring
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Fall Classes, Activities, and Events (10/21/2011)
FCPS debuts new website; writers read event; future quest 2011; fall in Virginia; general election 2011; fabulous fall sites
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Holiday Magic for the Home (10/6/2011)
Extreme alien cakes; autumn outdoor decorations; writers read event; power tools for women; holiday entertaining; redesigned FCPS website; slash your utility bill
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Fall Kids and Teens Programs (9/29/2011)
At-large school board candidate forum; a world of language; spotlight on learning - behind the wheel; skills for school success; smoking kids' movies; organizing and storage solutions
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New IT Certificate Programs (9/15/2011)
New this fall; computer support technician; web designer/developer certificate program; super tech discounts; online courses; instructor profile - Williams Phillips
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Business Tips - Anticipate Your Success (9/9/2011)
Fall course offerings; top 10 tips for salary negotiations; creative ways to make extra money; take more breaks
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Fall Registration is Under Way! (8/11/2011)
Students return to the classroom; career development programs graduation; fresh summer produce; 100 DIY upgrades under $100; older students may learn language rules faster; recycling and trash topics; plan an awesome staycation; an eye on sight
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Teaching Opportunities - Apprenticeship Program (7/20/2011)
ACE is recruiting for HVAC-R instructors.
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School's Almost Out! - Summer Camps and Classes (6/15/2011)
Elementary enrichment programs; foreign language summer camps; driver education; language mania; skills for school success
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Devices, Discounts, & ID Do's and Don'ts (6/9/2011)
The skinny on tablets; ID theft pointers; tech product discounts; WHO says cell use may be bad for health; LOL ~ old quips; instructor profile - Williams Phillips
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You're Invited! - Art Exhibit and Reception June 4 (6/1/2011)
Nadia Azumi and students art exhibit and reception; art options - summer art classes
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Estonia Old Traditions - Starts Monday, May 9, 2011 (4/20/2011)
Estonia - young country with old traditions; language learning beneficial to the brain; spoken language interpreter certificate program
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10 Techniques to Make You Succeed in Business (4/7/2011)
Top career courses; 10 body language techniques to make you succeed in business; six must-ask interview questions
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Get the Right Byte (4/6/2011)
IT career descriptions; computer shopping made easy; top tech skills in 2011; tech terminology self test; is an online course right for me; LOL time; IT survey
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Summer Registration is Under Way! (3/30/2011)
Buy fresh, buy local; is social media a fad?; drug take back day; safety is no accident; electric Sundays
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You're Invited! Schoechle Memorial Art Exhibit - March 12 (3/8/2011)
Jennifer Schoechle memorial art exhibit; tapestry for tomorrow - art contest; ACE Classes summer edition coming soon
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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise for 2011 (2/2/2011)
Quick career changes; 2011 hiring and salary outlook; stopping diabetes, German cinema; Fairfax County bike trails; recipes for the big game, school closings
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New and Traditional Business Courses for 2011 (12/15/2010)
Public safety and security, tax preparation, and business classes; top seven office party gaffes
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You're Invited! - ESOL End-of-Term Celebrations (12/13/2010)
End-of-term ESOL celebrations for Plum Center, Pimmit Center, Willston Center, and Bryant Center; upcoming schedule of classes for 2011
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Holiday Traditions, Tech Tips, and Family Fun (12/3/2010)
Holiday traditions; play it safe; get the tech edge; how to pack a suitcase; DIY home repair and renovation; best things in life are free; writers read "family matters;" calendar of recycling events
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Fall Fixes: Relaxing and Rewarding (10/14/2010)
Spooky spirit of Halloween; national massage therapy awareness week; writers read ~ an evening with writers; fall coat drive
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Fall Registration Reminder - Don't Miss Out (10/1/2010)
Must-have classes; fall coat drive; tips on fall maintenance projects; HHS health beat; putting away the gas grill; the flavors of fall
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Building Skills, Building Success - Apprenticeship 2010 (9/17/2010)
Apprenticeship overview; jobs and apprenticeship; college-educated jump tracks
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You're Invited! - Art Exhibit and Reception Sept. 25 (9/15/2010)
Marty Pociask and students art reception; Leo Deege art exhibit; Fairfax County recycles; what's new for fall
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Fall Registration is Underway! (8/10/2010)
New catalog, new classes; graduates celebrate their success; young chefs discover culinary skills; dreams come true for jet person; sun safety; Fairfax County recycles
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You're Invited! - Photography Students Reception (7/14/2010)
Photography student art reception; reception dates for upcoming art shows
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For you: experts speak (6/23/2010)
Decisions: social security benefits; summertime dinner; what is autism, anyway?; caught in the eye of the lens; nervous, anxious, or panicked?; signs of stroke; remembering Jennifer Schoechle; a pilot's rules
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Countdown to Summer Programs for Kids and Teens! (6/11/2010)
Kids campus goes to Africa; mini academics (k-6), foreign language experience summer camps; language mania; skills for school success; driver education: classroom and behind the wheel
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Just for Kids - Summer Camps and Classes (4/22/2010)
Kids campus goes to Africa; foreign language experience summer camps; language mania; skills for school success; driver education: classroom and behind the wheel
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Spring - new beginnings and growth (3/24/2010)
Getting your act together; envision your success job fair; class overcomes three feet of snow; do you have e-mail smarts; calling all writers; watermelons are not just for eating
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On arts, writing, and home (3/16/2010)
Outside the classroom; new course offerings; your garden; cake, anyone; electrical surge basics; turning dreams into reality
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Keeping you informed (2/25/2010)
FY2011 budget calendar; the budget up close; budget e-news - The Bottom Line
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Top health careers & health tips (1/19/2010)
Tame the belly fat; vaccines; hear better-live better; do's and don'ts for dogs; healthcare careers with great job outlooks; record your family's medical history
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Boost school achievement - SAT prep and study skills (1/5/2010)
Reaching potential in 2010; courses to accelerate learning and performance; courses to enrich and inspire - language mania and kids campus goes to Africa
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Building Skills, Building Success - Apprenticeship 2009 (12/17/2009)
Supervision and project management; continuing education and test prep; electrical apprentices receive scholarships; Apprenticeship receives ATEF accreditation; carpentry outlook; plumbing classes offered online
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Ten Jobs with High Growth Rates (12/14/2009)
Prep for employment; you got the interview; success at the workplace; careers with great job outlooks; local job listings and resources; how "me" can I be?; the holiday office party; promotion pointers; career savvy
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What's Ahead in 2010? (11/20/2009)
Winter/spring 2010 term open; solutions: classes under $50; supervision and project management courses launched; November/December classes add spark and sparkle; done with deer despair; protecting your assets
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Art Reception Changed to Nov. 8 (11/6/2009)
Penny McGrath and students art reception changed to Sunday, November 8; writers read held Friday, November 13
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Community Day Celebration (10/15/2009)
Sunday, October 25 - come celebrate with us as Ken Plum cuts the ribbon and welcomes the community to the Plum Center for Lifelong Learning
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Top Health Career Info (9/30/2009)
The employment picture; community day celebration; in demand: activity professionals; gum health-heart health link; September: national recovery month; women: 6 ways to better health
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Fall of the Wall - German Film Study Series (9/18/2009)
Celebrate the Fall of the Wall: The Third Reich and Resistance; The Wall, Its Fall, and the New German Reality; John LeBlanc instructor profile; parlais vous francais?
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What's Next in Tech? (9/9/2009)
What's new for Office 2010; gadgets wishlist; sixth sense - the future; posture do's and don'ts; Fairfax County recycles; terminology to terminate
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Art in the making (8/26/2009)
Penny's students; art exhibit at The Plum Center open house; instructor news; new fall courses; calendar of events; glimpsing watercolor; share your news
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Hot market, cool classes (7/22/2009)
Announcing the arrival of new catalogs, new spaces, and newly expanded programs; a list of still-enrolling summer classes; 100 new words; 30 uses for lemons
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Health & medical newsflash (6/30/2009)
The fast track to pharmacy technician; important conversations; opticianry close-up; the headache-water connection; Lyme alert
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Summer tips and tidbits (6/10/2009)
Live - on the air with Kay Karim; a hot new market; basking in compliments; procrastination postponed indefinitely
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Career Prep and Graduation (5/19/2009)
Graduate climbs the ladder; calling all graduates; learn today for a better tomorrow; the reason to register
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Dance en français! (5/8/2009)
French 025 - for the ballet; instructor profile Michelle Beyerle; two left feet?
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Apprenticeship: Savings, Safety, and Comfort (5/6/2009)
Save time and money; how big is your footprint; DIY corner; spring maintenance reminder
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Spring Training Continues (Workplace Training) (4/24/2009)
Presenting your ideas at work; leadership skills for new managers; punctuation period; grammar without groans; sharpen your writing skills
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Objects of Art (4/1/2009)
Schoechle Studio: Vienna show features student work; instructor's corner; pen to paper-the art of lettering; connected: creativity and longevity
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Employment in Fairfax Today (3/23/2009)
Fairfax is employing; fastest growing occupations; the art of self-promotion; declutter and donate
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Sneak Peek Between the Catalog Covers (3/17/2009)
ACE summer enrollment opens; learning opportunities for kids and teens; Plum Center for Lifelong Learning opens
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House and Home January 2009 (2/4/2009)
Affordable home projects; donate TVs and electronics; uses for vinegar; the art of relaxing; Virginia is for lovers
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Workplace Training - Winter 2009 (1/30/2009)
Fairfax Water receives 2008 VAACE award; training during downtime; growth requires change-training survey
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A World of Language and Culture (1/14/2009)
ACE offers instruction in 19 languages; promising field for bilinguals; no passport required; update your preferences
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Registration Deadline January 9 for Apprenticeship (1/8/2009)
Register for mid-year apprenticeship classes; hire power - optimize your employability ; tech savvy - ramp up your technical know-how
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Something for Everyone in 2009 (1/8/2009)
New for 2009; tech savvy; hire power - optimize your employability
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December 2008 - A New Season of Learning (12/23/2008)
Say it - show it - share it! Introducing five new broadcast production courses; Need it now? Online learning provides freedom and flexibility
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Winter-Spring 2009 Catalog is Here! (11/11/2008)
Winter/spring term open; late fall classes still open; gift and holiday baskets; help for holiday preparation
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50 Fabulous Classes Under $50 (10/30/2008)
Classes for those strapped for cash or time; journey's: an evening with writers; ACE student art exhibit; FY 2010 budget community dialogue meetings
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ACE On Point Introduction (10/13/2008)
GED kick off with Gov. Kaine; ACE student art exhibit; home improvement projects; journeys: an evening with writers

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