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Adult Winter Reading Contest brightens up the dark months Lifelong learners can find new opportunities at Clatsop Community College this winter term Timberland Regional Library invites adults to take a break, get comfortable PACIFIC COUNTY, Wash. — Book lovers can once again welcome the New Year with some healthy self-indulgence: reading books, audiobooks and more books — as many as possible — between Jan. 1 and March 14. The Adult Winter Reading Contest has been part of the Timberland Regional Library winter programming since 1998. The idea, according to program coordinator Tim Mal- lory, is to entice busy adults to give themselves a break, relax, get comfortable and read just for the fun of it. “How many times in the last year did you hear about an inter- esting book and think ‘I’ve got to read that’?” Mallory asked. “The holidays are nearly over,” he continued, “ and the kids will head back to school. Starting Jan. 1, it’s time for the grown- ups to indulge.” The more books and au- diobooks contestants read, the better the chances of winning - cation grand prizes: overnight stays at bed and breakfasts and resorts around the dis- trict. In addition, there are 10 backpacks, each chock-full of treats, books and audiobooks. Here’s how it works: 1. Between Jan. 1 and March 14, read or listen to a minimum 2. Pick up Adult Winter Reading entry forms — one read — at any Timberland li- brary, or download from www. TRL.org (hover over “Pro- grams”). 3. Using one form for each titles, authors’ names, a brief re- view of each book, and a rank- each book. 4. Turn in the forms at any Timberland library no later than Saturday, March 14. Each form counts as an entry. Rules: Participants must be 18 years of age or older and be current TRL cardholders. Only one grand prize and one local prize per person. TRL employees and immediate fam- ily members are not eligible to brochures with entry forms in- cluded at all Timberland librar- ies and online at www.TRL. org. For more information call 1-800-562-6022. ASTORIA — Winter Term at Clatsop Community College begins Jan. 5. Registration is open for classes in all con- tinuing academic programs, as well as a rich menu of training and personal inter- est subjects. To register, vis- it www.clatsopcc.edu/regis- ter and search for the course of your choice by subject or title. You can also register for noncredit training and community education class- es at 503-338-2402. CCC’s array of workforce and community education classes reflects its continu- ing commitment to lifelong exploration and learning in addition to traditional col- lege degree programs. More than 50 classes ranging from arts to computers to wellness to writing and language are available for skill-building and enjoyment. Examples include the following and are conducted on the main campus in Astoria unless otherwise indicated: • All Levels Calligraphy taught by local artist, Rebec- ca Read, 1 to 3 p.m. Tues- days for 10 weeks, Jan. 6 to March 10. Cost is $65 plus supplies. • Writer’s Workshop guides you in writing your To learn more: For the full range of Winter Term offerings, visit www. clatsopcc.edu/community-education. For information or questions about non-credit training and community education classes, contact Mary Kemhus-Fryling at 503-338-2408; mfryling@clatsopcc.edu memoirs, short story or other writing projects. Bring your work-in-progress to class to discuss with other writers. Taught by Robin Adair. The 10-week class is scheduled from 6 to 7:50 p.m. Tues- days, Jan. 6 to March 10. Cost is $55. • Finnish Language and Culture gives you a taste of Astoria’s past. Taught by native speaker, Helen Pit- kanen, the class is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 5 to March 9. Cost is $75 plus books. • French Language and Culture transports begin- ning/intermediate students to France in their minds. This class, taught by Pia Shepherd, meets from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 7 to March 11, in the Seaside Library. Cost is $75. • Write Winning Grant Proposals runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays for 10 weeks, Jan. 5 to March 9. Cost is $105. Come prepared with an idea or project that needs funding. • Kung Fu will get you in shape and help you feel safer. Class is 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Jan. 5 to March 12 at the Seaside Masonic Temple. Taught by Kajukenbo Pro- fessor, David Poole, eighth degree Black Belt with 43 years of experience. Cost is $80. CELEB R AT E ar e Y N ew T H E Winter term at CCC 2015 O F F H I N G ! E V E R Y T BRING THE FIREWORKS HOME! visit M r.Doobees your cannibus headquarters-w here the fun begins! 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