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Topics > General Interest
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Advanced Stand-Up Comedy Workshop
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$69.00 (1 section available)
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So, you made it through the intro class and want to continue your comedy journey? The advanced stand-up comedy workshop is for anyone who has performed stand-up comedy before and is looking for a place to work out new material or polish up what you already have. This class will continue where the CCAC introductory stand-up comedy class left off. This course will offer feedback from professional comedians who share their expertise in a workshop-style format. Learn more about the craft as we dig deeper into developing your comedic style.
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Battles of Western Pennsylvania
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$49.00 (1 section available)
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Southwestern Pennsylvania has a rich history - which, not surprisingly, includes several battles and skirmishes. We'll look at some of these battles, from the Battle of Jumonville Glen, the Whiskey Rebellion through to the Homestead Steel Strike and beyond.
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Book Lovers' Show and Tell
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$45.00 (1 section available)
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SPECIAL EVENT with Penguin Books Celebrate your love of books; enjoy refreshments with fellow community members; and support your local independent bookstore. We'll present "baker's dozen" of book suggestions for cozy fall reading-including fiction, memoir, and non-fiction titles. Furthermore, participants are invited to bring some of their own book suggestions for "show and tell" and share their recommendations with the group. Registration Fee includes the 90-minute presentation and moderated discussion; refreshments; a printed list of book recommendations and literary insights; and a $20 store credit to be applied to any purchase at Penguin Books that evening or through the end of December.
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ChatGPT for Beginners
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$49.00 (1 section available)
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Are you hearing of ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence? Want to learn more? This beginner's workshop will give you the basics in understandable terms and how to use it appropriately. We'll learn what it is, what it does and how it can help you in your daily life.
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French Revolution & the Rise of Napoleon
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$69.00 (1 section available)
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French Revolution & the Rise of Napoleon Part 2 This is Part 2 of a two-part course covering the French Revolution and the early career of Napoleon Bonaparte. Part 2 covers the period 1795-1804, tracing the Revolution to its conclusion with Napoleon's rise to power as 1st Consul; the end of the War of the 1st Coalition, the War of the 2nd Coalition, and Napoleon becoming "Emperor of the French."
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Get Funny!
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$149.00 (3 sections available)
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The ability to create humor is a skill many people don't have, yet wish they did. If you're interested in learning how to come up with jokes or witticisms on the fly, punch up dull material for an audience, or make a living as a comedy writer, this course will get you going. Learn how to use humor to speak more effectively, write better, and increase your popularity.
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Introduction to Genealogy
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$69.00 (1 section available)
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Discover who your ancestors were and where they lived and provide your family with a legacy they will appreciate and cherish. Basic methods to conduct genealogical research will be reviewed to assist you in tracing your family tree.
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Lincoln the White House, & Spirits
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$39.00 (1 section available)
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The Lincoln, the White House, the Spirits Did the Lincolns have séances in the White House? Did President and Mary Lincoln seek the services of mediums? If so, they would be in the company of thousands of others due to changes in grieving practices because of the Civil War. Hundreds of thousands of families were unable to be with their loved ones when they passed as was the custom. Therefore, they had no closure. Death on this scale hadn't happened before. This great loss and immense sorrow of so many families contributed to the rise and appeal of Spiritualism. It allowed someone to speak to their deceased loved ones through a medium. In this class, we will consider what is fact and what is fiction. Join us as we discuss this fascinating era in history where so many citizens were touched by the sting of grief and the soothing comfort of Spiritualism.
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Stand-Up Comedy
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$69.00 (1 section available)
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For those who have thought about doing stand-up comedy but never quite got up the nerve to try, this course will introduce you to the world of stand-up comedy. Participants will learn how to write various types of comedic material and will have the opportunity to develop and perform their own comedy routine. Dealing with stage fright and getting started in the comedy business will also be covered.
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Toilet Tech
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$45.00 (1 section available)
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Learn how to fix your toilet without hiring a plumber! We'll cover tips to make your toielt work better as well as fixing leaks and clogs.
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Understanding Insurance & Risk Mgt
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$49.00 (1 section available)
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We'll review a comprehensive examination of insurance coverages and how individuals, families and companies can use insurance products as leverage to lower risks and overall expenses.
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Understanding the Basics of Ancestry.Com
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$59.00 (1 section available)
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This is a course that will help those wishing to use Ancestry.com to understand how to build and research their family tree. This is a basic course that will help students begin their tree and learn how to edit, add and cite known information, and research and add appropriate and correct documents to each person on the tree. A subscription to Ancestry.com is required (either a free 14 day trial, or a one month minimum).
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VanLife: How to Build and Travel in a Campervan.
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$45.00 (1 section available)
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An overview of how to build your own campervan, from planning the layout, learning what key systems you'll need to incorporate in your build, and where to find the resources to help you along the way. Take a tour of the instructor's campervan and hear real life advice on how to travel safely and have fun in a tiny home on wheels.
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