A group of Allegany County residents got together when some began to envision possibilities
for diversified adult education opportunities. Why not tap into the pool of talented
local residents willing and capable of sharing their areas of expertise?
Please note: all Thursday classes are held at 10 a.m. in CE room 8
August 29 – Kick-Off–Allegany Unearthed: Coal in Western Maryland - A Student Perspective
Speaker: Matthew Ravenscroft Description: An examination of the impacts of coal on Western Allegany County for the past two
and a half centuries. Note: This presentation will take place at 6:30PM in rooms 12-14 of the Continuing Education
Building.
September 5 – Cloud Computer, understanding what it is and how you can use it
Speaker: Doug Schwab Description: Cloud Computing is the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the
Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal
computer.
September 12 – Antique Dolls
Speaker: Anne Beyer Description: Hear information to help you identify family dolls – old and new – you may have at
home or have heard about. Following the talk, informal identification of dolls with
be available.
September 19 – Sylvan Retreat
Speaker: Andrew Sparber Description: The Sylvan Retreat was a small psychiatric hospital meant for Allegany County residents
built at the turn of the 20th century. What was unique about the facility is the amount
of ongoing support for patients, humanistic care by staff and that minorities were
admitted.
September 26 – Braddock’s Defeat
Speaker: Joe Weaver Description: Launched from Fort Cumberland, General Edward Braddock’s 1755 expedition should have
been a stunning success. Instead, it ended as one of Great Britain’s worst military
defeats. What happened? Why?
October 3 – Antique Jewelry
Speaker: Kristina Hall Description: 200 years of bling and elegance from the middle class of Europe, England, and the
USA – from sentiment to opulence, materials, techniques, and styles including a short
“show and tell.” Following the talk, participants are welcome to bring one piece of
their antique jewelry, and which they would like to know more.
October 10 – Families Plus Books = WOW
Speaker: Children’s Literature Center Description: Looking for activities to share with your grandchildren? Join members of the Children’s
Literature Center to learn about their programs focusing on books for children.
October 17 – Prairie Dogs Are Charming and Cute, But They Are Also Promiscuous Serial
Killers
Speaker: John Hoogland, UMCES-Appalachian Laboratory Description: Prairie dogs exhibit a wide range of human-like social behaviors, from friendly interactions
such as grooming, kissing, and playing to less desirable actions such as adultery,
incest, and even murder. Find out why John calls prairie dogs his “little people,”
why he studied them for 45 consecutive years, and why these almost-endangered species
are worth saving.
October 24 – Archaeology of the French and Indian War
Speaker: Suzanne Trussell Description: The French and Indian War was fought on the British frontier of the Appalachian Mountains
in 1755-1763. Suzanne will discuss the background history of the French and Indian
War and specifics of archaeological investigations at regional sites.
October 31 – Telephone Scams
Speaker: Lt. Israel Sibley, Allegany County Sheriff’s Department Description: How to recognize a telephone scam, how to handle the caller, what you need to do
to end the call and not “fall” for the scam.
November 7 – 2020 Census
Speaker: Ashley Roush Description: In a little over a year, the public will get the chance to respond to the 2020 Census.
And before they do, it is our job to make sure they understand that their responses
help shape the future of their community.
November 14 – Buzz and Bites
Speaker: Brian Dicken Description: Understanding the ticks, mosquitoes, and rabies issues for your own good health.
November 21 – Coming of Age: Washington’s Time in Western Maryland
Speaker: Chris Logsdon Description: Western Maryland played a unique role in the military and political careers of America’s
first president, George Washington. This presentation recalls key events that explore
the significance of Western Maryland in the life of America’s foremost Founding Father.
December 5 – A Local Connection to WWII
Speaker: Daryl Smith Description: An unwitting, but quite willing German-born American citizen, with ties to Eckhart,
is part of a failed Nazi plot to “turn” the Dakotan Germans into supporters of the
3rd Reich.
December 12 – Holistic Life Science and Why it is Necessary Now
Speaker: Dan Fiscus Description: Dan will present the ideas in his recent book, Foundations for Sustainability, a
scientific synthesis and strategy for understanding and solving the problems that
make up the systemic global ecological crisis.
LLL Conversational Spanish (LLL040)
This is not a beginning Spanish class. Participants should have at least a minimum
of previous experience with Spanish pronunciation, grammar, and conjugation. Must
be a member of Lifelong Learners (LLL005) to take this course.
9/6-12/13, Friday (13 sessions) No Class 11/8 & 11/29 10:00 –11:00 AM ACM: CE Building Instructor: Ray Kiddy
