The attached picture shows SALC students preparing food boxes for the Shirley Food Pantry. The Food Pantry distributed 25 Thanksgiving boxes and 35 regular food boxes today (Tuesday). Food was donated by St. Frances of Assisi Church, Lexington Baptist Church, Shady Grove Baptist Church, Shirley … [Read more...]
One Day Oil Painting Class
The FFB Community Ed Center is hosting a One Day Workshop for Oil Painters on Thursday, December 5 from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. This will be an exciting day because each person will go home with a finished painting. Bring a sandwich and drink for a 30 minute lunch on site. The class fee will be $45. … [Read more...]
Who Wants To Save Money On Energy Costs?
We have an opportunity to schedule a comprehensive class in Energy Efficiency/Cost Saving measures here at the Education Center early next year. The instructor will be a very knowledgeable member of the First Electric Coop. This class, called "Basic Residential Building Science," will be FREE to all … [Read more...]
Shirley Receives ExxonMobil Grant
Shirley High School has received a $500 grant from the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Program. Billy D. Jackson of B-B Oil Company of Searcy, Arkansas worked with school officials to secure the grant, which is one of thousands available to schools across the country. The grants are made … [Read more...]
Students Learn about Beef and Its Nutritional Value
On Monday, Oct 21, students attended a beef cooking demonstration/tasting at Petit Jean Elec Community room. Sixty students (Shirley, Clinton & SouthSide- Food & Nutrition classes) attended and were taught about beef (it's nutrition benefits to our diet, the various cuts and how to cook … [Read more...]
Web Exclusive: Community Education Class – Ukrainian Egg Decorating
Chuck Dawson, FFB resident and fishing enthusiast, offers his students the chance to learn the ancient art of Ukrainian Egg Decorating. Chuck has never had an unhappy student in his time of teaching hundreds of to create their own beautiful Ukrainian Egg, suitable for a place of honor in our own … [Read more...]
GED and Basic Skills Classes In Fairfield Bay
North Central Career Center is offering adult education classes at the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center located in the Village Mall, Suite E Room 2A. If you need to get your high school diploma or need to brush up on reading, writing, mathematics, or basic computer skills for college … [Read more...]
Painting Donated For Shirley School Foundation Fundraiser
Local Artist, Doris Sexson, is delighted to donate one of her beautiful Oil paintings, titled “Fall Creek,” to be used in the fundraising efforts of the Shirley School Foundation in their Fall Fundraising Direct Mail Campaign. The painting will be awarded to a donor by random drawing in early … [Read more...]
“The Swan Family at Eve”
The next oil painting class will begin October 24, 2013. This is a 5 session class that meets weekly on Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Classes are held in the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center. "What an exciting and challenging painting. This is going to be so much fun! We will be learning … [Read more...]
Community Education News
Special events coming up at the FFB Comm Ed Center this fall: The Safe Driving program is coming back to Fairfield Bay on Tuesday, November 19, offered from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Education Center in the Village Mall. This course is offered to us by Southwest Safe Driving, and is taught by … [Read more...]