Friday, December 5, 2014

PRESS RELEASE: SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning Honored at Learning Resources Network (LERN) 2014 Annual Conference


   


  
For Immediate Release          Media Contact: Kelly Kapaun/Flannery Hill (805) 687-3322

SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning Honored at Learning Resources Network (LERN) 2014 Annual Conference

SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning Executive Director Andy Harper and Associate Director Ken Harris accept LERN Awards for Excellence in Marketing and Excellence in Brochure Design at the 2014 LERN Annual Conference.
Santa Barbara, CA, December 5, 2014— The SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) has received two major awards from Learning Resources Network (LERN), an international professional organization. LERN is the world’s largest association in continuing education and lifelong learning. LERN named the CLL the top winner for its marketing practices among lifelong learning and continuing education providers. 

“Thanks to our dedicated staff and teachers, the CLL received both an Excellence in Marketing award for our ‘Look & Learn’ video series and also an Excellence in Brochure Design award for the new look of our printed class schedules,” said Andy Harper, CLL Executive Director. “The CLL was chosen for these honors from among 140 competing lifelong learning and continuing educations providers worldwide.”

More than 75 percent of the teachers at the CLL have created the promotional and profile “Look & Learn” videos, leading the way in content marketing for lifelong learning programs.

“The execution of this strategic content marketing plan has helped the program grow its marketing presence and increase enrollments,” said Julie Coates, Vice President of LERN Core Services. “Other programs could really benefit from such practices.”

The CLL’s content marketing efforts have helped boost enrollments and students are choosing classes based on the video marketing.

About LERN
Learning Resources Network (LERN) is the world’s largest association in continuing education and lifelong learning offering training and information and consulting services to providers of education and training. LERN, founded in 1974, provides practical, how-to “Information that Works” to about 6,000 members worldwide. LERN serves a range of institutions including state universities, four-year colleges, colleges within universities, private colleges, community colleges, technical colleges, public schools, recreation departments, and associations.

About the SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL)
The SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) mission is to be responsive to the diverse lifelong learning needs of adult members of the Santa Barbara Community. The CLL aims to be the educational, cultural and social hub for the Santa Barbara community, continuing a nearly 60-year tradition of excellence. CLL is online at www.sbcc.edu/CLL, and on Facebook (sbccCLL), Twitter (@sbccCLL) and YouTube.



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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

CLL Newsletter December 2014


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December 2014
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What's Happening at the CLL?
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Seasons greetings! The holiday season is upon us, but you can still enjoy fall at CLL with these last great classes of the Fall term... and plan ahead for 2015 with a sneak preview of winter classes - registration begins the week of Dec. 8.
In this issue:
    • Final fall term classes – don’t miss out!
    • Winter term classes sneak preview
    • Winter term registration schedule (starts Dec. 8)
    • The CLL is a BIG winner! Scoring 2 major awards.
Final Fall Term Classes: Keep Calm and… Get Centered for the Holidays 
These single-session workshops are starting soon, and are your last chance to take a class at the CLL in 2014. Register now!
Did you know bear and bull fights were held near State Street during the holiday season in 'Old' Santa Barbara, and Yankees from the East decorated their barn ladders as Christmas trees? Discover Santa Barbara's culturally diverse holiday traditions!

Try something new at the CLL
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(CLL Executive Director Andy Harper and Associate Director Ken Harris)
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Important Dates:

NOW! CLL Winter Print Schedule Available Online

Dec. 1: CLL Winter Print Schedule Available at CLL campuses & Local Newsstands

Dec. 8: Winter Term Registration Begins

Dec. 24 - Jan. 3: Winter Break (CLL CLOSED)

Jan. 12: First Day Winter Classes Begin

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Winter Term Sneak Preview: 300+ Classes, Evenings, Weekdays & Saturdays

Right now, you can start planning for your New Year at CLL!  Download the PDF or flip through the printed schedule online! Get ready for registration week starting Dec. 8th.

Starting this week, you can also find the printed schedules at the CLL Wake Campus and Schott Campus – and at your newsstands throughout Santa Barbara, Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley.

Registration opens Dec. 8-11

Please note this important info about our staggered registration dates here.

CLL SalsaTake a minute to check out a ‘behind the scenes’ video of our winter cover photo “Dance the Salsa” with Pat Hackney:


Congratulations to the CLL!

blue-ribbonThe CLL has received two major awards from LERN, our main international professional organization. The Learning Resources Network (LERN) is the world’s largest association in continuing education and lifelong learning.

Thanks to our dedicated staff and teachers, the CLL received both an Excellence in Marketing award for our “Look & Learn” video series, and also an Excellence in Brochure Design award for the new look of our printed class schedules! The CLL was chosen for these honors from among 140 competing lifelong learning and continuing educations providers worldwide!

Please join us in applauding and appreciating our amazing CLL teachers, for generously sharing their expert knowledge “outside the classroom”!



Experience our award-winning videos!
Learn something new in just a minute or two with our growing collection of Look & Learn ‘how-to’ videos, featuring the CLL’s expert, professional teachers.

Exercise VideoTrying to stay in shape through the holidays? Find out How to Not Feel Crummy After Exercise from CLL yoga and fitness expert Holly Hungett. 


Or view all the CLL Look & Learn videos here.
   


Holiday Gift Alert: give the gift of learning to family and friends      with CLL eGift cards

Such a unique way to show someone you care. CLL eGift cards are easy to purchase and redeem. 
Click here to find out how to Purchase eGift Cards online.







— Wishing you a happy holiday season from all of us at the CLL!


Monday, November 24, 2014

Important Winter Registration Schedule Information

FIRST WEEK OF REGISTRATION: STAGGERED December 8 - 11


The first week of registration will be staggered by subject areas across four days:

Friday, November 21, 2014

CLL Winter 2015 Schedule Available Online!

View or Download the CLL Winter 2015 Printed Schedule


1. Download schedule (as PDF)



2. OR view as a flip-through schedule online

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Join the CLL at the Floral Arrangement Show

CLL at the 43rd Annual Floral Arrangement Show 


This weekend, view and shop for unique floral displays from Las Floralias and the CLL’s Floral Arrangement Class at the 43rd Annual Floral Arrangement Show on Sat. November 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the CLL!

  • The show will include daily floral arranging demonstrations at 1 p.m.
  • Succulent wreaths, floral arrangements and calendars will also be available for purchase. 
All proceeds benefit Public Art School Programs


The 43rd Annual Floral Arrangement Show  

WHEN: Saturday, November 22, 12 noon – 5pm & Sunday, November 22, 11am – 3pm 

WHERE: SBCC Schott Campus, Tannahill Auditorium 




Richard Finn, CLL teacher, San Roque Florist owner, and member of Las Floralias will have his work on display. Finn teaches Flower Arranging and Florist Style Designing at the CLL. The course teaches students the secrets and techniques of floristry in flowering arranging or western garden style for the home, office, events or competitions. 

Las Floralias Flower Arrangers of Santa Barbara is a flower arranging club with a broad spectrum of members, the majority of whom have taken Flower Arranging classes through the CLL.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Tuesdays are food-days at the CLL



This Tuesday at the CLL, don’t miss your chance to learn how to create holiday treats for – or with – someone special. The CLL makes it easy for you to WOW your friends and family with delicious homemade appetizers, side dishes or treats! Come learn the secrets to heartfelt and homemade gifting and entertaining for this holiday season.  These classes are ‘filling up’, register now!

Don’t miss this One-Day Workshop
Beautiful Holiday Food Gifts
with Michele Molony 
Tuesday, November 18th
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
 

Giving a homemade gift to friends and family says 'I care about you.' Delicious gifts from your kitchen are always appreciated! So much can be done ahead and with friends. Eliminate stress and create classic seasonal treats that you will be proud to give. In this class you will learn the tricks of creating homemade food gifts that people will begin to look forward to every holiday. You'll discover what to prepare, how to prepare it and how to package the final product. Save time and money while making fabulous gifts that will be long remembered and enjoyed. Materials Cost: $35 Class Cost: $38
Register
HERE.


An Apple a Day… 
Applicious - Cooking with Apples  
with Suzanne (Landry) Lemagie 
2 Tuesdays, beginning November 18th 
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Discover the secrets of great apple recipes as you prepare appetizers, entrée salad, side dishes, soups and desserts using a variety of delicious in-season apples. Materials Cost: $20 Class Cost: $35
Register HERE.


Pssst…. here’s a sneak peak of some of the recipes:

  • Baked Almond Crusted Brie with Spiced Apples
  • Spicy Apple Chutney
  • Stuffed Delicata, Squash with Wild Rice
  • Spiced Pumpkin & Apple Soup
  • Mile High Apple Pie
  • Creamy Dijon Honey Vinaigrette with Baby Greens and Apples
  • Santa Barbara Waldorf Salad
  • and German Style Apples and Cabbage.
The SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning Fall Term continues through December 13! We offer many evening, weekday and Saturday classes, including one-day workshops starting and ending throughout the term. Register today at www.sbcc.edu/CLL