CVCC Classes

The City of Newton works in conjunction with Catawba Valley Community College to offer many fun and interesting programs to our residents.  If you are interested in finding out more, use the links below for times, locations, and further details.

Needle Fun   This class will offer variety. Participants will choose their needle type - a knitting needle, an embroidery needle, or even a crochet hook. This class if for beginner to intermediate students. The fee for the class is $40.00 per person. The class will be held on Tuesday, March 16 - May 11, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. -
12:00 p.m. Instructor for the class is Mary Ann Parkhurst.

Quilting: Back to the Basics
You decide what size quilts and what pattern you want to make. The class, which is for beginner to intermediate students, will start with the basics and go from there. The fee for the class is $40.00 per person. The class will be held on Mondays, March 22 - May 10, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Instructor for the class is Mary Ann Parkhurst.

Tai - Chi - Level II – This course will expand on the basics of Tai Chi movements and students will learn new skills. Through additional practice, Students will become more fluent and confident with their movements. The class will be held on Monday, March 29 - June 7, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. There will be no class on Monday, May 31 due to the Memorial Day Holiday. The fee for the class is $65.00 Instructor for the class is Yue Ling Yu.

For more information, contact the Newton Parks and Recreation Department at (828) 695-4317 or visit www.newtonnc.gov. Interested persons should pre-register by calling Cheri Toney @ Catawba Valley Community College at 327-7000 ext. 4320 or e-mail at ctoney@cvcc.edu.


CVCC plans two dog obedience classes
at Southside Park Community Building

  

   The Newton Parks & Recreation Department and Catawba Valley Community College are proud to sponsor two “Basic Beginner Dog Obedience Training” courses on Saturdays from March 13 through May 1, 2010 at
Southside Park Community Building.
   Classes will run from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. each Saturday morning at a cost of $50. The March 13th class for both sessions will meet at CVCC from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Dogs should be at least five months old. Dogs with aggression problems will not be accepted. Vaccination records (distemper, rabies, and brodetella) are required on the first day of class. Materials and equipment will be discussed at the first class, which will serve as an orientation with time for questions and answers. No dogs will be at the first class.
   Registration includes one dog and one owner/trainer. Participants in the class must be at least 18 years of age.
For more information on this class, contact Arlene Freeman at CVCC at (828) 327-7000 ext. 4150.