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Must-have fall classes
The fall term is in full swing! Hurry to lock in your registration for one or more of these fabulous fall offerings:
Sports Sponsorship and Marketing
Concepts of Programming (grades 9-12)
Real Estate Entrepreneur
Elementary Home Maintenance Series
Texture Painting
Beginning Quilting
Windows 7: MCTS Prep
Community Emergency Response Team
World Film Series
Six Sigma Black Belt Training
Mignardises or Miniature Desserts
Apple Motion
Gluten-Free Baking
There are many more new offerings - plus your all-time favorites, of course!
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Redesigned FCPS Website to Launch October 17
FCPS will soon launch a completely redesigned school system website (www.fcps.edu). The transition from the old website to the new website will occur during the evening of October 17.
There will be several changes in the new site that will improve navigation and make the site more user-friendly. Bookmarks that you have created for quick access to your favorite pages on the old site will no longer work. Read more.
You'll find ACE under the "Community" tab.
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Slash Your Utility Bill with a DIY Energy Audit
With cooler weather already here, you may be feeling the difference in your home - and seeing it on your next utility bill. Arm yourself with a little knowledge and determination. Get your house ready and learn how to spot and stop some of the biggest energy wasters.
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Greetings!
This issue of ACE On Point gives you a peek at the talent, dedication, and determination of our instructors. First, two ACE instructors compete on Food Network Challenge - Extreme Alien Cakes. Second, the fourth annual Writers Read event showcases our instructors' passion for writing through the work of their students. Third, Shirley Stewart provides some useful guidance for women with power tools!
Plus we've got other tips to get your home ready for the holidays. Read on!
~Your friends at ACE
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Extreme Alien Cakes
Food Network Challenge: Sunday, October 9
ACE cake sculpting instructor Burton Farnsworth and his
 assistant, ACE cake decorating instructor Sandy Sheppard, will appear on Food Network Challenge: Extreme Alien Cakes on Sunday, October 9, at 8 p.m. The two ACE instructors competed in a challenge against three other teams to create a cake featuring their interpretation of aliens from outer space. Because the show is an extreme challenge, the cakes are required to feature special effects. The one who can best survive will walk away with $10,000.
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Autumn Outdoor Decorations
From Spooky to Spectacular
 Whether you are looking to create a spooky yard display to give a creepy welcome to trick-or-treaters or create a harvest-inspired décor for your porch that will carry you through to Thanksgiving, these colorful outdoor displays do the trick.
Fresh flowers and greens make every day special. Learn to create fabulous wreaths, centerpieces, bouquets, and floral arrangements in one of our many floral design classes.
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Writers Read Event ~ Fourth AnnualTurning Points
Back by popular demand: the fourth annual "Writers Read"
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event this fall at Barnes and Noble bookstore in Tysons Mall.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with amazing writers in an inspiring setting - people like you who have profound stories to tell - and widen your world. Hear local writers share their stories of journeys ventured, insights gained, legacies preserved or destroyed.
November 4, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble*
7851 L Tysons Corner Center
Terrace E, Level 2
McLean, VA 22102
*Park in Terrace E, then take elevator to Level 2. Walk the bridge to the mall. Event will be held on second floor of B&N.
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Power Tools for Women
By Shirley Stewart, master electrician
Are there projects around the house that are still on your to-do list? Stop waiting for someone else to get the job done. As
 a competent, capable woman, why not take on being handy with a power drill and power tools too? Make certain you use a tool or piece of equipment that fits you. Fit helps determine how well a tool works and how safe it is to operate. Here are some key features to look for when choosing the right tools: Get Shirley's tool tips.
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Holiday Entertaining
The Party's at Your Place
If you're planning a special event this holiday season, get the help you need from our fabulous entertaining classes! Whether you are hosting a casual hors d'oeuvres party with friends or a full-blown Thanksgiving feast, or something in between, our chefs will show you how to pull off the perfect event!
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