Free computer classes launch this spring in Tioga County
The Apalachin Library and the Waverly Free Library will both launch free, professionally taught computer courses this spring. These classes will help participants build their job readiness skills, and will cover topics such as Windows 7, Microsoft Office applications, and resume writing. Anyone is eligible to sign up, including residents in other counties.
Classes will be provided over the next two years through a collaboration with the Finger Lakes Library System and the Broome-Tioga Literacy Volunteers. Funding for this project has been provided through the New York State Library's Adult Literacy Library Services grant program.
"In today's economic climate, computer literacy has become a necessity for virtually all jobseekers, even those who do not work in a traditional office environment," notes Corinne Weible, Outreach Services Manager for the Finger Lakes Library System. "These classes will help jobseekers develop the essential skills they need to successfully find employment."
New laptops equipped with Microsoft Office 2010 will be provided for participants to use during classes. These laptops will also be available to all library patrons for in-library use when classes are not in session. Both libraries also plan to add many related materials to their permanent collections, including titles on computer basics, careers and jobseeking.
To sign up for classes, contact either participating library. Detailed class schedules are available at both libraries, and the general schedule is as follows:
- Apalachin Library: Mondays, 1-3 p.m.; April 16 to June 25: call (607) 625-3333.
- Waverly Free Library: Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., April 18 to June 20; call (607) 565-9341.
The Finger Lakes Library System (FLLS) is a cooperative library system, chartered to serve the public libraries in Cayuga, Cortland, Seneca, Tioga and Tompkins Counties. Their 33 member libraries are independent and governed by local Boards and Trustees. FLLS works to stimulate, coordinate and strengthen libraries and library services within their five-county service area.
Tioga County to host third prescription drug collection event
If you have pills and would like to dispose of them safely and for free at a supervised collection event, then join the Tioga County Council on Addiction and Substance Abuse, Inc. (TCCASA) on Saturday, April 28 to support National Drug Take Back Day. The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at 6 McMaster St., across from Owego Agway.
At the event they will take the unwanted medicines from you and you won't even have to exit the car. In October the event was a success with 129 lbs. of unwanted meds collected in Tioga County.
They will be accepting all unwanted substances including pills, powders, liquids, over-the counter meds, inhalers, epi-pens and pet meds. They cannot accept medical sharps, mercury products, or other hazardous waste materials. Meds can be left in containers with personal information blacked out.
If you have any questions, call (607) 687-6349, or visit www.tccasa.org.
Tioga Central Dairy Prince Contest planned for April 19
On April, 19, the Tioga Central Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) will be host to the 20th Annual Tioga Central Dairy Prince Contest in the Middle School Auditorium at 7 p.m. High school males of all shapes and sizes will be competing for this prestigious award. The contestants will compete in the categories of eveningwear, bathing suit and talent. The Tioga County Dairy Princess, Kristy Alexander, will crown the prince.
The public is invited to this fun filled event, which is organized to help students and the community fight drug use. For more information, call (607) 687-8004.
Floyd Hooker Foundation grant funds available to benefit Tioga County youth
The Floyd Hooker Foundation is pleased to announce that it is accepting grant applications from tax exempt organizations in Tioga County that benefit youth. The monies are limited to organizations that benefit the youth of Tioga County.
Interested tax exempt organizations should email the Floyd Hooker Foundation at hookerfoundation@yahoo.com for a copy of the application guidelines. Grant requests must be postmarked no later May 18, 2012.
If you have any questions, email them to hookerfoundation@yahoo.com.