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Winter/Spring 2010 term
The ACE Classes catalog is in the mail and also available at Fairfax County public libraries and ACE customer service centers.
A PDF of the catalog is available on our Web site. Did you know that there's no extra registration fee for out-of-county residents?
Take a quick look at the new course offerings in 2010!
There are many classes starting in November and December, 2009, that are open to enrollment, too.
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School closings
Classes will not meet when FCPS schools are closed due to bad weather, holidays, or emergencies.
For information about closings:
call 703.658.1203
watch Channel 21
check www.fcps.edu
If your class is canceled due to inclement weather or other emergency, it will automatically be re-scheduled for one week later at the same time and place unless you are notified otherwise. If you are attending a class with several sessions, attend your next scheduled class meeting.
To receive e-mail notification of school closings, sign up for Keep in Touch.
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Be in the know
Fairfax County provides a wealth of emergency-related information; you can also subscribe to their e-mail alerts.
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FY 2011 budget
complete the Budget Feedback form online.
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Say what?
A group of bears is called a sleuth.
Twelve or more cows is called a flink.
A baby oyster is called a spat.
A group of ravens is called a murder.
A pregnant goldfish is called a twit.
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By the numbers
Amazing facts to spice a dull conversation.
Adult humans have roughly 20-30 trillion red blood cells at any given time. So why do we blanch at the sight of blood?
There are about 60,000 miles of blood vessels in the human body. How does the heart push so much blood, so far, for so long without stopping?
Humans have 46 chromosomes, peas have 14 and crayfish have 200. What's with the crayfish?
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Not sure what Facebook's all about? Get up to speed on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter in our new Social Networking class!
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Greetings!
It's hard to believe that we're nearing the end of 2009 and starting a new year soon, isn't it? The arrival of your catalog is a sure indication that 2010 is on its way. It also signals that there's much to look forward to!
If you're feeling strapped for cash or time, take heart. We have just what you need - classes for under $50.
Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving!
Your friends at ACE
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Supervision and Project Management
New courses launched for the construction field
To help meet demand for qualified supervisors and skilled project managers, the office of apprenticeship related instruction will be offering courses in supervisory skills and project management for the construction industry beginning this winter. Each course can be completed in three sessions.
For details ~ Soft Skills for the Construction Industry
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November and December Classes
Adding spark and sparkle
 For your convenience, we've compiled a list of upcoming classes that are still enrolling.
These courses can add spark to your career endeavors and sparkle to your holiday festivities. Check them out!
November
Holiday Card Workshop · Turned Ornament · Wire Wrapped Pendant Necklace · Hors d'Oeuvres · Thanksgiving Centerpiece · Plumbing Workshop · Excel 1 - Beginning · HTML 1 - Beginning · Introduction to Project Management · Heartsaver CPR for Adults and Children · First Aid
December
Fancy Pens · Digital Point and Shoot · What do You Say After You Say Hello? · Investing - International ·
Your credit - Scrub and Improve It! · Investing in Real Estate Basics · Mandatory Mortgage Training · Tips for Success · Resume and Interview Clinic · Designing and Leading Human Resources 1 · Record Keeping and Accounting for Small Business · First Aid · Veterinary Assistant Program · Keys to Losing Weight Successfully! · Heartsaver CPR for Adults and Children · BLS for Healthcare Provider · Healthier Habits for Your Waist · Dealing with Dementia · Gingerbread Fun with Dad and Mum · Hors d'Oeuvres Party for All Seasons · From My House to Yours (culinary gifts) · Elegant Cookies · Classic Holiday Cake · More Dim Sum · Thai Gourmet Kitchen Continued · Japanese Sushi · Now You're Cooking - Beginners · Williamsburg Wreath · Fresh Greens Workshop · Holiday Topiary Workshop · Evergreen and Candle Centerpiece Do-It-Yourself Plumbing · Auto Mechanics - Beginning · MS Office 2007 New Features · HTML 3 - Advanced · I can't use it - Now what do I do with it? (declutter)
How?
Just visit www.aceclasses.org and type the course name in the search tool for schedule details. Register online in no time!
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Q. Why do turkeys go, "gobble, gobble"?
A: Because they never learned good table manners!
The turkey's out of the oven, the fine linen's been  spread over the table, the "good" china and flatware are shining in all their glory, and guests are lining up at their places. The host has run through a long mental checklist a dozen times: bread basket lined and ready for rolls; matches for the candles; gravy made; carving knife sharpened, etc.
For all the effort, there could be one thing missing at the table - manners. Whether you need an etiquette refresher or not, you'll enjoy Emily Post's timeless advice on how to comport yourself, filmed long ago for another generation.
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Done with Deer Despair
A recipe guaranteed to repel
Charlotte Schmidt of St. Germain, Wisconsin, authored this recipe for repelling deer which ACE French instructor Jim Hudson has tested and enthusiastically endorses.
Apply this mixture to plants (except those you plan to eat!) using a spray bottle. Reapply every two weeks or after heavy rains.
1 egg
1/2 milk
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 tablespoon dish detergent
1 gallon water
Beat egg and milk together, then add oil and detergent. Add this mixture to water and stir or shake well. Store in a covered 1-gallon container.
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Protecting Your Assets
Ways to weather winter well
 With cold weather ahead, it's time to take a few precautions. For one thing, your outdoor pipes are vulnerable to freezing temperatures - a few steps to winterize now will avoid problems later.
For another thing, there's your car. If you want a car that starts nicely even in frigid temperatures, maneuvers well on frosty roads, and stays dependable, hit the car care to-do list soon.
Finally, prepare yourself for chilly days by getting out your hat and gloves, layering your attire, adding humidity to the rooms you live in, moisturizing lips and skin, and keeping the indoor temperature above 65 degrees.
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