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4 www.DesertMessenger.com July 11, 2018 • Birth • Obituary • Anniversary Place it FREE in the: Desert Messenger! 928-916-4235 Got something to share? Fall Frolic planning meeting July 20th Free arts program Facebook.com/ DesertMessengerNews My La Paz will host a free summer Arts Program for teens on Thurs- days thru July 19, 1pm-3:30pm. The program is for youth ages 13- 17, held at the AZARA Club House, 621 W. Tyson St. Quartzsite. There will be Painting, Mask Making, and Mixed Media. Space is limited, so call Heather 585-935-1982. T��� ����� ������� �� D����� M�������� Invitation to planning committee meeting Carol's Closet and Eve's Place are joining to put on an amazing luncheon on October 5, 2018. Ladies are encouraged to wear fancy hats and frill (fancy dresses) to make this a spectacular event. Of course, there will be prizes awarded for the most creative hat! There will be marvelous desserts, sandwiches and salads, along with enter- tainment, silent auction, fashion show and incredible gift basket door prizes. This will be a major fund raiser for Carol's Closet and Eve's place. Or- ganizers are seeking creative and talented women to come and join them in their fi rst planning meeting, 11am July 20th at Riggles RV & Event Center on Riggles Rd., Quartzsite. Please RSPV to Maggie Ross or for more information, 360-490-8175. Enroll now for Fall 2018 to work toward a AAS degree in Industrial Technology Parker, AZ – Arizona Western Col- lege is expanding their offerings in La Paz County with the launch of a new trades program. They're kicking off a new Associ- ate in Applied Science Degree pro- gram in Industrial Technology this fall by offering TEC 100, a core cur- riculum introductory skills course. The class will prepare students for certifi cates or degrees in technology and trades. Participants will become profi cient in techniques necessary for the con- struction/industrial maintenance industry according to National Cen- ter for Construction Education Re- search standards. "What is so great about this course is that it provides a foundation for individuals who are interested in en- tering into a trades/technical fi eld," said Kathy Ocampo, AWC Associate Dean for La Paz County Services. "We are really excited to offer more courses that support developing technical based knowledge which also provides training for those en- tering the workforce or those look- ing to re-brand their future career choices. Our plan is to continue to support economic development by providing programs that will aid in continuing to strengthen the local workforce." The AAS degree in Industrial Tech- nology will also include welding, electrical, employee and occupa- tional safety, and other trade-based coursework, and includes general education requirements such as math, English, science, and more. Eligibility for English 100 or an ap- propriate reading score is required to take the TEC 100 course. Stu- dents can make an appointment to take a placement exam. Those interested in taking the TEC 100 course should contact the AWC Parker Learning Center at (928) 669-2214. For more information students can also stop by the Parker Learning Center, 1109 Geronimo Avenue, Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. AWC to offer TEC 100 class thru new trades program in La Paz County

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