Horizons of Putnam County fall schedule to begin soon

Horizons of Putnam County is beginning its 14th year of "community education taught by the community" with a rich and varied list of fall courses.

Founded as a non-profit in 1996 to offer "an adventure in lifelong education," Horizons provides a variety of courses offered in a non-traditional format. Instructors come from all areas of the county and bring unique knowledge, perspective, and enthusiasm to the classroom.

Courses are offered in the fall and spring and vary from one-day choices to the more typical one-session-per-week format.

Locations include the Greencastle Community Center, the Putnam County Public Library, and the Greencastle Galleria.

There are 12 offerings this fall:

-- "The Healing Power of the Drum" led by Julianne Miranda.

-- "Introduction to Nature Photography" taught by Marilyn Culler.

-- "Pivotal People and Events in Baseball History" thrown out by Dave Bohmer.

-- "'Faces of the Enemy' -- the Concept of Evil as Understood by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam" led by P.T. Wilson.

-- "Sweaters Recycled: A Green Crafts Class" unraveled by Heidi Warren.

-- Yummy "Cooking with Barbara South."

-- "Creating Beautiful Memory Wire Bracelets" with Marla Helton.

-- "Working with Chocolate" delivered by Anastasia Wells.

-- "Contemporary Ukulele" offered up by Doug Cox.

-- "Spanish 101" explained by Leah Weprich.

-- "Unique Ribbed Basket" designed by Lynne Tweedie.

-- "Off-Loom Bead Weaving" with Lisa Cooper.

There is a $20 fee for the first course and $15 for each additional course. Additional fees may be required for some sessions. This information is included in the course description.

Full descriptions may be found in the Horizons Fall 2011 Community Education Catalog. The catalog is available at the Putnam County Public Library website at http://www.horizonscommunityeducation.wordpress.com.

To register for a course, or for more information:

-- Go to PCPL on Sept. 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. or Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon.

-- Send completed registration form by mail to: Horizons of Putnam County, P.O. Box 385, Greencastle, IN 46135.

For more information, persons may call PCPL 653-2755, extension 115 or 124 Email horizonspc@gmail.com

Registration must be received by Sept. 29.