Alumni Notices and Announcements:  Fall 2005 Insights magazine published; MC couples sought for forthcoming article; legislative assistance requested; association membership and chapter information; alumni appearances of note.

Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities:  Special 2005 tax law changes offer unique planning options (if you hurry); mentoring opportunities in International Buddy and Lifelong Learning programs. 

Athletics and Sports: Men's and women's basketball schedule; Maryland Nighthawks play home games at Rockville

Exhibits: Underwater photographs at Germantown; faculty art show at Takoma Park/Silver Spring

Performances: Joe Byrd Quintet returns for New Year's Eve; Black Watch pipes and Welsh Guards band Jan. 20

Programs for Future Alumni: "Color Me Dark" Jan. 7; Saturday Discoveries for grades 6-8 Jan. 14

Community Events: Additional auditions for MC Symphony Orchestra Jan. 23; Jefferson Cafes and Paul Peck Institute schedule; 2006 Women's Legislative Briefing Jan. 29.

Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education: New training program for caregivers working with infants and toddlers beings in January.

Future Events at the College: Mark your calendar for special activities later in the spring semester.

College Resources: General information and job opportunities at Montgomery College.

Click on any of the links below for additional information.

ALUMNI NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Fall 2005 edition of Insights, the magazine for MC’s alumni and friends (featuring Casha Jones ’05 and a round-up of alumni responses to the Gulf Coast hurricanes) is available online in PDF format at www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/insights/insightsfall05.pdf. We used Post Office change-of-address data to deliver as many copies as possible. If you think your address may not be correct in the Alumni Association’s records, or on your copy of the magazine, please e-mail the Alumni Office with your correct information.  (If you're planning to take future classes at MC, please note that the Registrar may require an address update form, but this is not necessary for those who just wish to maintain their contact with the Alumni Association.)  To view past issues of the award-winning Insights magazine, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/insights.

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MC couples wanted!  For a story in a forthcoming issue of Insights, we're looking for couples who both attended MC.  Did you meet here, or later?  If you're part of an alumni couple, please e-mail us with your story about how you met, and whether Montgomery College is what brought you together!  Send the details to Jessica Warnick, jessica.warnick@montgomerycollege.edu, or write to the Alumni Office, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850.

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Show your support for MC in a letter! As the College moves ahead with improvements to the Rockville science buildings, the design of Takoma Park/Silver Spring's cultural arts center, and the development of Germantown's biosciences program, Association members in Montgomery County are asked to express their support for MC's capital budget request as it moves through the county and state legislatures. If you're willing to help on sometimes short notice with a letter, a fax, an e-mail, or a phone call to your elected officials, please let us know. If you're a new member, you can check the volunteer box on your membership form for speaking to state and county officials, or "legislative advocacy." Current members may e-mail the alumni office, alumni@montgomerycollege.edu, or phone 240-567-5378. Your letters of support really do make a difference!

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Membership in the Alumni Association is FREE to graduates, former students and College retirees. Association members are eligible for reduced rates on various car rentals and hotel stays, as well as insurance! For a full list of membership benefits, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/benefits.html. For general information about the Alumni Association, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni. For a listing of Alumni Office staff, go to: www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/alumnistaff.html

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Alumni Association welcomes new chapters. Alumni from the Nursing and Engineering programs have formed steering committees to activate Alumni Association Chapters for those majors.

- Nursing alumni wishing to suggest activities or services for the Nursing Chapter are invited to contact Karen Bashir, chapter president, via the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Engineering alumni wishing to suggest activities or projects for an Engineering Chapter are invited to contact Don Day, faculty liaison, 240-567-5235, or e-mail the Alumni Office at alumni@montogmerycollege.edu.

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The Alumni Association’s Board of Governors holds its regular meeting 6 p.m. Thursday, January 19, in Room 009 Humanities, Rockville Campus. For information, contact Bernice Grossman, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Now you can give distinctive gifts -- or just impress your visitors -- while showing your support for Montgomery College's future growth! A special selection of custom-labeled, specially named Montgomery College Alumni Association Wines is available from Elk Run Vineyards, which donates a portion of the proceeds from each sale of Alumni Association Wines to the Association's programs and scholarships. Featured varieties include Knight's Cheer Merlot, Shepherd's Blush, Germantown Riesling, Sonny Clogg Chardonnay, Sweet Charlene red dessert wine, and Sarilla white vin de jus glace. Currently, you may purchase these brands at the vineyard in Mt. Airy, MD, or order by phone at 800-414‑2513.

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They’re back in town!  Theater J presents BETTY RULES Returns! featuring Alyson Palmer ’80, Amy Ziff and Elizabeth Ziff, performing now through January 29. BETTY RULES is back to ring in the New Year with the same energizing celebration of girl power that rocked Washington this past spring!  With rave reviews and a string of sold-out performances, BETTY's homecoming brought cheers from grandmothers, granddaughters, and renegade audiences alike. Now, by popular demand, BETTY RULES is back in a run that features a rocking New Year’s Eve special concert! That’s right, D.C. denizens: If you can’t get back to Rockville, you can usher in 2006 downtown with your favorite home-grown national act in a concert spanning 20 years of great music-making and brand-new hits. Then join the band for a blow-out bash with dancing, free-flowing champagne, chocolate fondue, and tons of great food! Tickets $75; to order, call 800-494-TIXS or visit www.boxofficetickets.com. For information, contact Theater J, 202-777-3214, or e-mail Hannah@dcjcc.org.

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Give the devil his due!  Arena Stage presents Damn Yankees, featuring Brad Oscar '83, now through February 5.  When a lifelong Washington Senators fan gets the opportunity to play with the Yankees and become the greatest ballplayer who ever lived, he doesn't hesitate -- but his attempt to outfox the devil himself evolves into a spirited battle between good and evil. Bring the whole family -- Arena Stage offers the Family Fun Pack: 4 box seats, 4 non-alcoholic drinks and 4 snacks for $100 (must include a minimum of two patrons ages 5-18 per Fun Pack; cannot be combined with any other offer or applied to previously purchased tickets; limit 3 Fun Packs per rder). To order, call the Arena Stage Sales Office, 202-488-3300, or visit http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2267&event_val=FIC2.

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Saving the sound of the south: Billy Coulter '81 will join other local musicians in the Washington Area Music Association's Crosstown Jam for Flood Relief. His show is 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, at Chick Hall's Surf Club, Bladensburg. Admission $10; all proceeds go to non-profit groups assisting Hurricane Katrina victims in Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi.

ALUMNI GIVING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

As we approach the New Year, many of us focus on giving to our family and favorite charities.  Gift giving can bring joy to the giver, as well as to the recipient.  It can help our loved ones, our favorite causes, and society.  Gift giving can also serve as a very powerful income tax, estate tax, and gift tax planning tool.

Special new tax law changes in 2005 allow unique planning opportunities.  Some of these changes, enacted under the "Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act" (KETRA), are limited to hurricane relief efforts, while others apply to donations made to most types of public charities, such as the Montgomery College Foundation.  However, these special opportunities are available only for a short time—some expire at the end of 2005—so it’s wise to study your options VERY soon.

The special planning opportunities include deduction of certain charitable donations up to 100 percent of your adjusted gross income (AGI). If you happen to be a high-income individual who loses the benefit of itemized deductions, you should know that the new law exempts qualified charitable donations from the phase-out of itemized deductions when AGI reaches $145,950. Cash donations made to public charities after August 28 and before December 31, 2005 may qualify. Donations to supporting types of charitable organizations, donor-advised funds, and certain private foundations are not eligible for this special treatment, but a donation to the Montgomery College Foundation does qualify under KETRA. 

The Planned Gifts Committee of the Montgomery College Foundation has prepared a helpful guide for year-end planning.  The guide includes a 2005 update of the committee’s "Top Nine" year-end charitable giving techniques, along with more information about the special tax planning provisions in KETRA.  It’s available online at www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/yearendgiving.doc. You may wish to review it with your own tax and legal advisors.  We hope you will find it useful.

Please contact the Foundation if you have any questions or need further assistance.  For more information about this or any other matter, call Kayran C. Moore, Director of Development, at 240-567-7493, or e-mail kayran.moore@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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Hurricane-displaced Gulf Coast college students who have relocated to Montgomery County receive tuition-free access to Montgomery College, as part of a broader effort by Montgomery County to assist those impacted by the crisis. The Montgomery College Foundation seeks to assist students with the cost of books, supplies, and other critical needs, through scholarships and other donated funds. Persons wishing to make a gift to support this effort are asked to contact the Montgomery College Foundation at 240-567-7491. Gifts can also be made online by visiting www.montgomerycollege.edu/giving.

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There are several opportunities for you to help students who depend on scholarship support to pursue their education. Your gift can make an extraordinary difference in the lives of Montgomery College students. Here are a few of the ways you can help the College in its mission of changing lives:

The College relies on alumni and friends to show their support by donating to the Annual Fund – designed to raise critically needed funding for immediate use. We're counting on you: Only with the help of our alumni will we be able to raise the funding needed for scholarships, programs, new technology and equipment for our classrooms. Visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/giving to find out more, then make your tax-deductible donation to the Annual Fund today at https://ssb.montgomerycollege.edu/pls/eagle/hzskpldg.p_vt_giving.

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Mentoring Opportunities: Do you want to make a difference in the lives and future of young people? Do you want to help students tackle the challenges and reap the rewards of achieving success in college? Do you want to promote the benefits of learning? If your answer to the above questions is an enthusiastic "yes," then you could be a Montgomery College student mentor. You can have a significant effect on a student's academic and personal development. You can help improve their grades, be a role model, and help set goals and targets. You can help students explore their interests and make informed educational and career decisions. Being a mentor is a way to contribute to the education and training of the next generation. It's a wonderful opportunity to engage directly with current students, become more involved with Montgomery College, and improve your own mentoring skills in the process. To learn more or to volunteer, please call the Lifelong Learning Institute at 240-567-7879. 

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Student Development seeks both international and American alumni to participate as mentors in the International Buddy Program. The program provides a working relationship between current international students and past students who have either graduated or transferred from Montgomery College. Adjustment to a new community may be difficult, especially if there is a difference in language and culture. The International Buddy Program can help ease the transitional phase and help students adjust to the social, academic and cultural environment at Montgomery College. The primary mode of communication will be e-mail. For more information or to volunteer, contact Dr. Harold Barber or Eniola Olowofoyeku at 240-567-1480, or e-mail harold.barber@montgomerycollege.edu or eniola.olowofoyeku.@montgomerycollege.edu

If you have a country or major of study mentor/mentee preference, please indicate that in your e‑mail.

ATHLETICS AND SPORTS

Athletic events in January include the following:

Women’s Basketball

Wed., Jan. 4                Prince George’s C.C. at Rockville                               7 p.m.
Thu., Jan. 5                 TP/SS at College of Southern Maryland                       5 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 7                 CCAC Allegheny at Rockville                                      2 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 11              Harford C.C. at Rockville                                            5 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 13                 TP/SS at Cecil                                                          6 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 14                College of Southern Maryland at Rockville                   3 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 15               Nassau C.C. (NY) at Rockville                                    3 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 18              Cecil C.C. at Rockville                                               5 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 18              TP/SS at Hagerstown                                                7 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 21                Anne Arundel C.C. at Rockville                                   5 p.m.
Tue., Jan. 24               Chesapeake at TP/SS                                                5 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 25              Rockville at Hagerstown                                             7 p.m.
Thu., Jan. 26               TP/SS at Howard                                                       7:30 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 27                 Dundalk at TP/SS                                                      5 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 28                Rockville at Allegany College                                      4:45 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 29               Globe IT (NY) at Rockville                                           TBA
Tue., Jan. 31               Baltimore at TP/SS                                                    5 p.m.

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Wed., Jan. 4                Rockville at Hagerstown C.C.                                      7 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 4                TP/SS at Howard                                                       7:30 p.m.
Thu., Jan. 5                 Germantown at Allegany                                             7 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 7                 TP/SS at Harford                                                        1 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 7                 Germantown at Anne Arundel                                      7 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 7                 Rockville at Frederick C.C.                                          7 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 8                 Nassau, NY at TP/SS                                                4 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 9                Chesapeake at Germantown                                       7 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 9                TP/SS at MC Rockville                                               7 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 11              Germantown at Rockville                                            7 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 11              TP/SS at Frederick                                                    7 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 14                TP/SS at College of Southern Maryland                       7 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 14                Rockville at Garrett College                                         7 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 18              Baltimore C.C. at Rockville                                         7 p.m.
Wed., Jan.18               Germantown at Catonsville                                          8 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 18              TP/SS at CCBC Dundalk                                            8 p.m.
Thu., Jan. 19               NOVA at TP/SS                                                         7 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 21                Globe IT (NY) at TP/SS                                              7 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 21                Fashion Institute (NY) at Rockville                               7 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 21                Germantown at College of Southern Maryland               7 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 22               Globe IT (NY) at Rockville                                           1 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 22               Fashion Institute (NY) at TP/SS                                  1 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 23              TP/SS at Allegany                                                     7 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 25              Essex at Germantown                                                7 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 25              Rockville at TP/SS                                                     7 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 27                 Rockville at CCBC Catonsville                                     8 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 28                Chesapeake at TP/SS                                                2 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 28                Frederick at Germantown                                            3 p.m.

For more information, contact the Athletics Department at each campus, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/athletics/.

Maryland Nighthawks

The ABA Maryland Nighthawks are now playing at MC’s Rockville Campus! Nighthawks home game tickets are discounted for the Montgomery College community: $7 adults, $4 children! Here's the home schedule:

Sat., Jan. 7                 Rochester Razorshark at Rockville                              7 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 8                 Niagara Daredevils at Rockville                                    6 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 14                Montreal Matrix at Rockville                                        7 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 15               Long Island Sound at Rockville                                    6 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 22               Newark Express at Rockville                                       6 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 28                NE Penn Breakers at Rockville                                    7 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 29               Long Island Sound at Rockville                                    6 p.m.

For information regarding Nighthawks ticket sales at the College, contact the Office of Special Events, 240-567-7489. For the entire game schedule, visit www.marylandnighthawks.com.

EXHIBITS

Germantown Art Department presents An Exhibit of Underwater Photographs by College faculty members Zeki Findikoglu and Esat Atikkan, now through January 31, in the High Technology Building Galleria, second floor, Germantown Campus. The exhibit showcases Professor Findikoglu’s photographs of the marine life found in the Caymans and at the Turkish coast of the Mediterranean.  Dr. Atikkan’s photographs feature the organisms found underwater at local quarries and the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts of the United States.  Admission free.  For information, contact Zeki Findikoglu, 240-567-7762, or e-mail zeki.findikoglu@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Takoma Park/Silver Spring Art Department presents Faculty Works, an exhibit by 11 members of the Visual Arts faculty, now through January 28 in the Pavilion of Fine Arts, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Opening reception 1 p.m. Monday, December 5. Admission free. For information, contact the Art Department, 240-567-1368.

PERFORMANCES

Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents a New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring the Joe Byrd Quintet, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, December 31, at the Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. Ring in the new year with our official countdown to midnight, champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and the smooth jazz of the Joe Byrd Quintet (with MC’s own Chuck Redd ’79 on vibes). Tickets $50; $48 with your Alumni Association membership card. For information, contact the Box Office, 240-567-5301, or e-mail boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents The Pipes, Drums, and Highland Dancers of 1st Battalion The Black Watch and the Band of the Welsh Guards, 8 p.m. Friday, January 20, at the Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. The Black Watch blends the sound of Scotland, traditional dance, and detailed costumes to create an awe-inspiring event of splendor and majesty. The Pipes and Drums and Highland Dancers have existed since the founding of The Black Watch in the early 18th century and often accompanied their troops into battle. Formed in 1915, The Band of the Welsh Guard has toured extensively, bringing the pomp and pageantry of British life to many countries all over the world. This 44-person band is often seen at the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and at many other ceremonial occasions. Tickets $40; $38 with your Alumni Association membership card. For information, contact the Box Office, 240-567-5301, or e-mail boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.

PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE ALUMNI

Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents Color Me Dark: A Story of the Great Migration North, 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7, at the Performing Arts Center. Based on "The Diary of Nellie Lee Love," written by Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Patricia C. McKissack, this vibrant stage adaptation for young people illustrates the lives of two sisters during a time of great social uprising. Recommended for ages 9 and up. Tickets $7 regular, $6 with your Alumni Association membership card. For information, contact the Box Office, 240-567-5301, or e-mail boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.

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WDCE Youth Program presents Saturday Discoveries, a one-day enrichment program for students in grades 6 to 8, 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Saturday, January 14, at the Germantown Campus. Workshops explore topics outside of the regular school curriculum and provide opportunities for students to meet other students with similar interests. For information, contact Sharon Wolfgang, 240-567-7264, e-mail sharon.wolfgang@montgomerycollege.edu, or visit http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/youth.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Rockville Music Department announces a second audition for the Montgomery College Symphony Orchestra, 6 p.m. Monday, January 23, in the Music Recital Hall, Rockville Campus. This second audition has been scheduled due to high demand, as all spaces for the December audition were filled. All musicians, both new and returning, must audition each semester. Community members, including high school students looking for college-level playing experience, are invited. Each participant will perform a solo musical selection of his/her choice (without an accompanist), play scales, and sight-read another selection chosen by the conductor. Participants desiring college credit must enroll in MU171, College Orchestra, offered 7 p.m. Mondays. Montgomery County Public Schools students can earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for appropriate volunteer activities associated with their participation in the orchestra through the Empowered to Excel Partnership program. For more information about the orchestra, or to schedule a required audition time, contact the Music Department at 240-567-5209.

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Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents Jefferson Cafes(TM) in January. Jefferson Cafes feature coffee, dessert, and engaging conversation based on a brief reading, done in advance, on a topic in American life and culture. Admission free, but attendance is limited and pre-registration is required.

Tuesday, January 3, 2006, 11 a.m.-noon.  Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring.  Discussion topic: Remembering Rosa Parks (postponed from December).  To register, contact Lola Skolnik or Levora President, 301-431-5708, or e-mail lola.skolnik@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Thursday, January 12, 10:30 a.m.-noon.  Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD.   Topic: Civil Rights.  Reading:  “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. To register, contact Betty Timer, 301-681-1255, or e-mail betty.timer@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Monday, January 16, 2-3:30 p.m.  OASIS (at Lord & Taylor), Gaithersburg. Topic: Civil Rights.  Reading:  “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. To register, contact Marcy Drozdowicz, 301- 869-1508, or e-mail marcy.oasis@verizon.net.

Please sign up early, because the Cafes fill quickly. To reserve a seat and obtain a copy of the advance readings, contact Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu. For information about the Paul Peck Institute or the Jefferson Cafes, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/americanculture.

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Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement hosts monthly meeting of the Montgomery County League of Women Voters, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, in Room 202, Resource Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Discussion topic to be announced. All are welcome.  For information, contact Barbara Sanders, 301-587-1323, or e-mail bsanders@TerpAlum.umd.edu.

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Montgomery County Commission for Women presents the 2006 Women’s Legislative Briefing, 12:30 p.m. Sunday, January 29, at the National 4-H Conference Center, 7100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase. The College is a cosponsor of the briefing, which will present information on important issues and legislative initatives affecting women and families that will be introduced during the upcoming legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly and the U.S. Congress. Admission free.  For information, contact the Montgomery County Commission for Women, 240-777-8330, or visit http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw.

LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Workforce Development & Continuing Education announces OneUp Infant and Toddler Training, a comprehensive program to prepare caregivers to work effectively with infants and toddlers and their families, beginning in January. The classes satisfy the Maryland Department of Human Resources’ child care licensing 45-hour requirement for training caregivers to deliver high-quality, nurturing care in out-of-home settings. In January the College will offer four sections of the training: two in Spanish and two in English. Classes will meet for six hours on Saturdays for a total of nine sessions.  Students will receive subsidized tuition, educational texts and materials, and a "Beginning with Babies" resource bag containing the essential tools and toys for stimulating infants and toddlers. For information, e-mail tracy.singleton@montgomerycollege.edu (English), or claudia.salas@montgomerycollege.edu (Spanish).

 
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Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents Come Back, Amelia Bedelia and Other Stories, 11 a.m. Saturday, February 4, at the Performing Arts Center, Rockville. Our favorite literal-minded maid is back and she has brought even more fun and music with her. Don’t miss this delicious musical medley that combines the magic of theatre and the joy of literature. This charming mix of popular stories will feature the title story, "Come Back, Amelia Bedelia," by Peggy Parish; "Jumbo: The Most Famous Elephant in the World," based on the book by Bonnie Worth about P.T. Barnum’s circus attraction; "Johnny Appleseed: My Story," as told by David Harris, which follows Johnny as he travels west to plant seeds and to make America a better place; and "Stacks of Trouble," by Martha F. Brenner, about a boy who avoids washing dirty dishes by hiding them in the basement. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Tickets $7; $6 for students or with your Alumni Association Membership card. For information, contact the PAC box office, 240-567-5301, or email boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents Freddy Cole, 8 p.m. Saturday, February 4, at the Performing Arts Center, Rockville. Returning to the Performing Arts Center for another spectacular show, Freddy Cole is an Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy-nominated singer, 2005 Living Legend Jazz Award recipient, and younger brother of the late Nat "King" Cole. This performance will feature music from his new album, "This Love of Mine." Tickets $26; $24 with your Alumni Association membership card. For information, contact the PAC box office, 240-567-5301, or email boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.

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WDCE presents Thinking Toward the Future, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 18, at the Rockville Campus. This one-day enrichment program for students in grades 6 - 8 offers workshops that explore topics outside of the regular school curriculum and provides opportunities for students to meet other students with similar interests. For information, contact Sharon Wolfgang, 240-567-7264, or e-mail sharon.wolfgang@montgomerycollege.edu. For more information about the College’s youth programs, visit http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/youth.

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Women’s Studies Program presents "The Vagina Monologues," 7 p.m. Saturday, February 18, in the Black Box Theatre, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 25, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville Campus; and 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, in Globe Hall, Germantown Campus. Come see MC’s 2006 presentations of Eve Ensler’s world-renowned play about women's bodies, violence, and love. Proceeds benefit women's studies at Montgomery College. For information about MC's production, contact Deborah Taylor, 240-567-1619, or e-mail deborah.taylor@montgomerycollege.edu. For more information about the V-Day project, visit www.vday.org.

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WDCE presents a special Saturday-only section of Montgomery College's MVA Driver Education course beginning February 25. Course includes 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours behind the wheel, and an orientation for parents of students 18 and under at the first class. Students must have a learner's permit; cost is $395. For information about the program, contact Shannye Carroll, 240-567-7744, or e-mail shannye.carroll@montgomerycollege.edu. To register for the course, call 240-567-5188.

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To request accommodations for a disability, please notify the sponsoring office or contact person two weeks before the event.

 
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WANTED: Full-time and Part-time Faculty. Montgomery College is seeking applications for full-time faculty for Spring and Fall 2006.  The vacancies will be posted on https://jobs.montgomerycollege.edu. Part-time faculty postings will be posted during October.  Montgomery College has earned the 2004-05 Maryland "Workplace Excellence" Seal of Approval from the Maryland Work-Life Alliance, a public, private, non-profit coalition founded by Montgomery County and Discovery Communications, Inc. The "Excellent Place to Work" designation is a seal of quality that recognizes employers that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to their workforce by supporting employees' integration of professional, personal, and community roles. Complete information and descriptions are posted at https://jobs.montgomerycollege.edu.

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