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Have you dreamed about being your own boss? Perhaps you're further along and actually have an idea that needs to be brought to life. Join us for this informative class which lays the groundwork from entrepreneurship, business start up, business plan and all the factors contributing to business success. This former community college instructor can help you put your idea into action!

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How would you feel about cleaning without using toxic chemicals? Learn how to clean your home from top to bottom with green and allergy-friendly materials. All rooms of the house will be covered. You will be able to amaze your friends and family with how a few inexpensive and simple items can clean almost anything. Help your wallet, the air quality and have a sparkling clean and fresh home.

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Are you currently playing in the Poway Community Symphony Orchestra or just wish to play in a smaller more intimate ensemble? Come join our string chamber orchestra. We will explore and perform music from the Baroque and Classical periods. This class is open to all string players with previous experience. Wind and brass players must check with the instructor first for chosen literature to see if there is a need for your instrument or not. Check out our website for additional information at www.powaysymphony.org.

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Come and support classical music in your community, join the Poway Community Symphony Orchestra. We offer a unique experience including all instrumentation for the modern symphony orchestra. The group performs three times a year at the Poway Center for the Arts. You will be introduced to a wide variety of the standard symphonic literature as well as being provided the opportunity to accompany accomplished soloists from the community. No audition is required, but please contact the conductor for entrance into limited positions (woodwind and brass). For more information regarding the group please visit our website at www.powaysymphony.org.

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Say goodbye to your lawn and hello to year-round vegetables! Not only will you produce food for your family, but your new garden will use only a fraction of the water your lawn did. This class will lay out all you need to know to landscape your property with edible varieties. Topics include converting lawns to vegetable beds, drip system basics, as well as ideas for replanting your trees and shrubs with edible fruiting varieties. We will discuss fertilization of fruit trees, how to treat uncommon diseases, pruning and more.

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Good manners separate men from the boys and women from ladies; impeccable manners - even more so. Acceptance from others, being selected for a better job or in social situations, excellence in etiquette is the great divider. Whether it is poor table manners or awkwardness in addressing others, those well trained in proper etiquette will always stand above those without it. Etiquette has not been taught in school for decades. Children will move ahead faster and more gracefully while adults will find the benefits of this class even more than rewarding. Children ages 10-16 are welcome to attend with a parent for no fee.

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Have you heard the buzz about Facebook but not sure what it's all about? Facebook is not only for students or young people. It is now a valuable marketing tool for your business, or a great way of staying connected with family and friends. Come and explore this new social networking tool.

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The Internet is a great source for family history. These lessons will introduce you to basic Internet research strategies and some important research tools currently available online. Emphasis is on free websites/web tools.

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Patents, Trademarks and Copyright Financial Opportunities With world-wide financial instability, a volatile stock market and a slump in housing prices, there is one thing that hasn't gone down in value: your ideas. There has never been a better time to be an inventor than right now. In this class taught by a patent attorney, learn about how to take your idea from your head, protect it through some combination of patents, trademarks and copyrights and try to market it through direct sales of licensing. The class also covers marketing and promotional approaches, as well as how to avoid the various traps and scams that await inventors.

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Is your home irrigation system not meeting your needs? You can build and maintain an irrigation system that does all the work for you. Let's explore different types of irrigation systems and design a new system or modify an existing system. Come and learn the correct way to build and maintain your irrigation system as well as choosing appropriate plants that require little water. If you have a drawing or photos of any areas of your yard, or plant layouts, size of trees and shrubs and location of main water supply, bring this information with you to class.

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Do you want to include some interesting features in your yard so it's not just a field of grass? Living in southern California, we can enjoy our outdoor spaces as much as the indoor ones. We'll look at boulders, dry river beds, fountains and ponds to add interest, texture and personality to your outdoor spaces. Now is the perfect time to make the most of your yard.

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Ladies: Do you want to learn about football? The NFL season is here. Don't be a "Football Widow" or embarrass yourself by yelling "Homerun" this year! Men love it when their woman shares in their interests. Join us as we cover the basics of the sport of football in a safe environment where no question is stupid. You'll learn how the game is played, the positions, popular players and teams and more. It will be interactive and fun. Maybe you'll become an NFL fan!

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Ladies: You know the basics of football because you took "NFL for Women - Part I" or have a minimal understanding of the sport. How about digging in a little deeper and get into more details about football with this more advanced class. Come alone or bring a friend and let's get into depth with strategy, plays, and all things football! It will be interactive and fun. You will take your NFL knowledge to another level!

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8 is pay off, 9 is for letting go! What if you could know in advance when to ask for that raise, the best time to pursue your soul mate or take that trip? It is true, we live in a reliably predictable universe where life evolves through a series of orderly 9-year cycles. Each of the 9 years brings uniquely different opportunities that build on the strength and maturity from the years before. It is empowering to understand the nature of each of the 9 years and where you are in your personal cycle. Bring to class the dates of the most significant years in your life. You will find new meaning as you view past events and learn this remarkably simple technique.

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Do you have credit dings and don't know what to do about them? Are you looking to buy a home but don't have the credit score to qualify? This class will give you all the Credit answers! Everyone knows Credit is used for home loans, auto loans and credit cards. But it's also by used employers to do background checks, insurance companies to set premiums, and landlords to decide who gets apartments. Taught by a veteran Real Estate Broker, this class will cover all the basics about how to read your credit report, what makes up your credit score, and quick and easy things you can do to improve your score.

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Anyone who loves to sing can join the community summer choir. There are no auditions but previous experience is welcomed. We will explore the best in classical choral music. Let's get together weekly to sing great choral music and share our love of singing. The class will end with a performance of choruses from Handel's Oratoria, "Messiah" in December. Teens 14 years and older are welcome. For further information please contact Nancy Gray at 858.213.9014.

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If your home is worth less than you owe on it, or if you are having trouble making payments, a short sale might be the right solution for you. This class covers foreclosure options and how a short sale works. Taught by a veteran Real Estate Broker, this class focuses on credit issues, tax implications and how to get the bank to permanently eliminate your entire mortgage debt - with no deficiency balance and NO COST to the seller.

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Buying Foreclosure Bargains Now is the perfect time for you to invest in foreclosed properties and earn a profit! Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, a veteran homeowner, or a real estate investor, we will show you how to get a great deal on a foreclosure property. Taught by a veteran Real Estate Broker, this class will cover all the basics about buying a short sale or bank owned REO. Learn how to get started, purchase loans, rehab financing, search techniques and how to negotiate a successful deal.

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Make millions in real estate - one house at a time! Investing in real estate can be an exciting, limitless source of income and financial independence. This class covers from purchase to sale, and all the investment opportunities available today. Taught by a veteran Real Estate Broker and investor, you will learn about strategies to find the right deal, financing options, making improvements and repairs, crunching the numbers to determine profit potential, and creating your flipping "Dream Team!"

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Are you a writer who wants to take your career to the next level? Do you want to improve your writing skills and find out how to get more writing jobs? Have you always wanted to write that book, but just can't get focused? Have you written a book and need help marketing it? This class will teach you some simple methods to improve your writing, make more money as a writer, finish that writing project, market your writing through social networking tools, or just start a new career as a writer.

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Real estate staging is the art of preparing a home for market presentation to maximize its appeal to potential buyers. Learn the secrets that professional decorators and stagers use to get top dollar for your home. You will see "Before" and "After" photos of homes and learn valuable tips you can easily apply.

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How to Really Make it in Voice Overs- Voice-overs are hot today! You don't have to be an actor to get voice-over work, but it certainly doesn't hurt! One would think that it would be next to impossible to break into this field. Not so! In this class you'll learn about an exciting new way to get around the competition and actually turn voice-overs into a thriving full or part-time business.

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Have you ever been charmed by a good story? Reading and writing children's literature is a magical experience. Join this multi-published children's author and explore this fun genre. In this course, you will learn about character and plot development with a focus on writing practice. This course will also address genres and publishing. By the end of the course, you will have several tools for crafting a good children's story. All levels are welcome.

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Writing and critiquing are the best ways to hone your writing craft. Join this multi-published children's author and improve on your writing skills in a workshop model. By the end of this course you will have a children's story ready for a public audience. Pre-Requisite: Writing for Children, Level I **PLEASE NOTE** THERE WAS A MISPRINT IN THE CATALOG REGARDING THE DATES FOR THIS CLASS. CORRECT DATES ARE: 9/14-11/9.

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Motherhood. It's a role filled with many challenges, immeasurable joys and tons of laundry. This six-week course provides a unique opportunity to preserve, publish or pass on to your children the stories that are part of motherhood--from diapers to driver's licenses. And the act of writing can also be a way of bringing clarity and insight to the day-to-day role of being a mom. For everyone from new moms to grandmoms, this workshop offers inspiration, practical writing tips and a chance to share your stories with others in the "hood."

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High water bills, water rationing... are these some of your concerns? Maybe it's time to rethink your landscaping. Incorporate California native and drought tolerant plants into your yard. Save additional time and money using nature's refuse. Also, learn what to plant in difficult areas of your yard, then go home and put your knowledge to work to beautify your yard!