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~ = FREE CHILDCARE for all Thursday evening ACE fall '11 classes at MVRHS provided by the Martha's Vineyard Family Center of Community Services. Interested parents must pre-register for childcare after registering for the class by email: lynn@acemv.org or phone 774-310-1131. The number will be limited so call as soon as you have registered for your class to assure a spot.
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Business & Computers


Basic Accounting for QuickBooks and Other Bookkeeping Systems FILLED

The course will demystify QuickBooks and bookkeeping systems. Learn the simple basics of accounting. Discussions will include: classification systems, chart of accounts, cash books including check books and one-write systems, revenue and accounts receivable cycles, budgeting and forecasting and much more.

Thursdays:  2/16, 2/23, 3/8, 3/15 & optional field visit

4 classes 6:30-8:00

Fee: $108 (changed from catalog), MVRHS rm. 503, Instructor: Harvey John Beth SIGN UP FOR WAITING LIST


Beginning Macintosh Computers

This course introduces the features of modern intel based Macintosh computers and the most up-to-date software that comes with new Macs. The class will learn the use of Mac OS 10.5 and the iLife applications that come with new Macs. iWeb, IMovie, iPhoto, Garageband, and Safari.

Tuesdays: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21

5 classes 4:30-6:00pm

Fee: $135, MVRHS rm. 406, Instructor: Jeff Bernier

Comment: My computer had problems… and Jeff was most accommodating. Lynn Thorp

Beginning Macintosh Computers

Excel for Beginners CLASS FILLED

This hands-on course gives you a solid understanding of Excel. Learn to navigate through a workbook, enter data, create basic formulas, explore formatting and understand printing functionality. Upon completion of the course you will be able to create and manipulate lists and budgets.

Tuesdays: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21

5 classes 6:30-8:00pm

Fee: $135, MVRHS rm. 404, Instructor: Barbara Dupree


Excel for Beginners

Photoshop for Beginners CLASS IS FULL - please sign up for waiting list here

Have you ever wanted to learn how to use Adobe Photoshop, but don’t know where to start? This course is designed to help people who are absolute Photoshop beginners.

Thursdays: 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23

5 classes 4:30-6pm

Fee: $135, MVRHS rm. 406, Instructor: Chris Mara CLASS IS FULL waiting list send message


Apple Aperture for Photographers

Go step by step through Aperture's powerful editing, retouching, proofing, publishing and archiving features. Learn to organize photos using Faces, take advantage of Places to find where photos were shot, and retouch images precisely. Create advanced slideshows that include HD videos, titles and layered soundtracks, using the full-screen Browser.

Wednesdays: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22

5 classes 4:30-6:00pm

Fee: $135, MVRHS rm. 406, Instructor: Jeffrey Bernier

Aperture for Photographers

Photo Editing with Adobe Lightroom 3 - Advanced

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 software helps you bring out the best in your photographs, whether you're perfecting one image, searching for ten, processing hundreds, or organizing thousands. Create incredible images. Experiment fearlessly with state-of-the-art nondestructive editing tools. Showcase your work in elegant print layouts, slide shows, and web galleries, as well as on popular photo-sharing sites. This advanced course assumes you have a basic understanding of Lightroom.

Wednesdays: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22

5 classes 6:30-8:00pm

Fee: $135, MVRHS rm. 406, Instructor: Jeffrey Bernier

Photo Editing

SEMINARS/ WORKSHOPS/ ONE TIME CLASSES

Improving Workplace Dynamics
At this four-hour workshop you’ll learn skills that will improve your relationships with employees, employers, colleagues, customers and clients allowing you to get down to business.
Sponsored by SSW Mediation Collaborative

Saturday: 1/21

1 class 9:00-1:00pm

Fee: $49 (special group rate 2 or more), MVRHS rm. Library, Instructors: Judy Salosky and Louisa Williams

Managing Workplace Wksp

Managing Your Personal Finances

Learn how to budget your money and manage expenses.  We will follow the theme of "Take care of the pennies, and the dollars take care of themselves."

~Thursday: 3/8

1 class 6:30-8:00pm

Fee: $20, MVRHS rm. 115, Instructor: Joan Chaput

Managing Personal Finances


ACE MV 80 Chase Road, Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) -693-1033 ext 240 voice mail or call 774-310-1131, email: lynn@acemv.org