The Waverly Community House Announces Fall Programs

The Waverly Community House will host a three-week Gardening Series at The Waverly Community House. The first week is spring bulb planting. The second week is deer-resistant plants. The third week is fall gardening. This will take place Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 PM September 13th through September 27th or Thursdays 10:00-11:30AM September 14th through September 28th. The registration fee is $25 for all three classes. Participants will receive 10 bulbs each to plant in their own gardens! Click here to register.

The class second is a beginner-level Spanish class for grades 6-8 with Kelly Lynott at The Waverly Community House. Kelly Lynott will teach beginner-level Spanish classes for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at the Comm! No previous Spanish experience is required, and it is intended for kids who show a genuine interest in learning the language. Students are required to bring a notebook, folder, and pencils. Access to cell phones for digital flashcards is encouraged but not required. Max capacity 10 students. This class will focus on greetings, basic phrases, and present tense verbs via reading, writing, and speaking. The class will begin on September 20th, 2023, and run for eight weeks (with no class on October 11th). It will be on Wednesdays 3:00 pm—3:45 pm COST: $100 at the CRB room. Advanced registration is required. Registration includes Instruction and a take-home textbook. Click here to register.

The third class is an Introduction to Spanish for Adults. The objective of this six-week course is to establish a foundational understanding of the Spanish language through practical vocabulary development, a stock of frequently used phrases, and an idea of fundamental grammar and cultural perspectives. It will be Tuesdays for six at 6:00 PM beginning September 19th in the CRB Room. The cost is $65. Click here to register.

The fourth class is a children’s mixed media art class for ages 7-12 years. There is no experience necessary. It will be Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 pm. on September 20th through October 4th. The cost is $110 for a six-week series. All supplies are included and will take place in the Scout Room at The Comm. Click here to register.

Johnson College Enrolling Students in Welding Courses

Johnson College’s Continuing Education Program is currently is enrolling students for their next Fundamentals of Welding course starting on July 13, 2023, and an Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding course starting July 27, 2023.  Both classes will be held on the Johnson College Scranton campus. To learn more or enroll, visit johnson.edu/continuing-education/ or contact the Johnson College Continuing Education department at 570-702-8979 or email continuinged@johnson.edu

During the Fundamentals of Welding, students will learn the basics of the major welding processes.

The Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) Welding course will teach students equipment set-up, basic techniques and safety for oxy-fuel welding and cutting.  In addition, basic metallurgy, welding codes, welding inspection and welding symbols will be discussed.

Penn State Scranton Real Estate Classes

Penn State Scranton’s Center for Business Development and Community Outreach announce the dates for Real Estate Prelicensing Classes.

Penn State Scranton offers a variety of real estate courses designed to prepare individuals for careers in the real estate field.

Who should attend?

  • Individuals interested in exploring Real Estate as a profession
  • Interested in completing the education requirements for the PA Real Estate Commission Salesperson’s license examination.
  • Anyone who has a personal interest in learning about Real Estate.

Required Real Estate Salesperson Pre-licensing Courses

The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission approves the educational requirements for the salesperson’s examination. Both classes do not need to be taken at the same time, however both are required to sit for the real estate salesperson exam.

RE 5016A Real Estate Fundamentals (30 hours) – $199

A foundation for the study of real estate in Pennsylvania, covering language, principles, and laws that govern the business.

This course provides the student with a basic foundation for additional study and to support the practice of real estate in Pennsylvania. The course is designed to acquaint the student with the language, principles and laws that govern the business of real estate. Emphasis is on the underlying concepts of land, property, rights in the realty and the means, methods and laws that govern the conveyance of these rights.

This class fulfills the 30 hr. requirement of instruction in the following schedule:

  • Dates: January 31, 2022 – April 4, 2022
  • Time: Mondays, 6 pm – 9 pm
  • Location: Penn State Scranton Campus – 120 Ridgeview Drive  Dunmore PA 18512
  • Register Online   

RE 5017A Real Estate Practice (45 hours) – $299

An introduction to all facets of the real estate business, including a survey of areas of specialization with emphasis on the role of a real estate agent in residential brokerage. Examination of a real estate transaction, designed to provide a working knowledge of the forms and documents used-including the related mathematics.

This course provides the student with an introduction to all facets of the real estate business, including a survey of areas of specialization, with emphasis on the role of a real estate agent in residential brokerage. The course includes an examination of a real estate transaction, designed to provide you with a working knowledge of the forms and documents used along with related mathematics.

This class fulfills the 45 hr. requirement of instruction in the following schedule: 

  • Dates: February 2, 2022 – April 25, 2022
  • Days and Time: Wednesdays 6 pm – 9 pm  February 2 – April 6, 2022
  • Mondays and Wednesdays  6 pm – 9 pm    April 11, 13, 18, 20 & 25, 2022
  • Location: Penn State Scranton Campus – 120 Ridgeview Drive  Dunmore PA 18512
  • Register Online

For more information, please contact 570-963-2509