Briefs for Feb. 16, 2012
Gardening seminar covers orchards
The Tangipahoa Master Gardeners Association and the LSU AgCenter will host a gardening seminar “Home Orchards” starting at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 24.
Speakers include Dr. Charles Johnson, Dr. David Hemelrick, Vataline Hummel and Dan Femin. Speakers will focus on what participants should know about growing fruit trees and vines.
The cost is $15, and includes all materials and lunch.
Those attending are asked to bring gardening gloves and pruners. Pre-registration is a must. Call the Extension office in Amite at (985) 748-9381 to register. Or mail a check to TMG, c/o LSU AgCenter, P.O. Box 848, Amite, LA 70422-0848. For confirmation, include an e-mail address. The deadline for registration is Wednesday.
French Settlement High meeting set
A gathering for former students and graduates of French Settlement High School from 1930 through 1970 is planned from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21 at the St. Joseph Church Hall in French Settlement.
The cost is $20 per person.
Those interested are asked to R.S.V.P. by April 1. For more information, contact Mary Ann (Deslatte) Smiley at (225) 622-2235, or Shirley (Schexnaider) Bourque at (225) 647-6840.
Workshops to teach seniors technology
Southeastern Louisiana University’s Division of Extended Studies is offering a new series of golden enrichment technology workshops.
Designed for senior citizens, the workshops will be offered on the main campus in Hammond and in Mandeville at the St. Tammany Center, 21454 Koop Drive.
The workshops, taught by Scott McDermott, are scheduled from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and cost $100 each:
--Introduction to Computers is for students to learn the basic skills needed to get started with personal computers and to work with the various features, tools and options available in Microsoft Windows. Students will learn the basic components of a personal computer, how to customize Windows, simple editing techniques, and how to manage files and folders. Students will also explore system tools. The workshop will be held in Feb. 28 Mandeville and March 1 in Hammond.
--Introduction to the Internet will introduce seniors to Windows Explorer and will teach them how to take full advantage of all the Internet has to offer. Students will explore new ways to obtain information on the web. Additionally, students will be exposed to Internet terminology and visit interesting websites. The workshop is scheduled March 8 in Mandeville and March 13 in Hammond.
--Introduction to Social Media will teach students how to enhance e-communication with family and friends through the Internet using Facebook, Twitter and/or MySpace sites. Topics may also include video chatting using Skype and FaceTime, as well as mobile device communications. The workshop is scheduled March 20 in Mandeville and March 22 in Hammond.
To register or for more information on these or other Extended Studies courses, visit http://www.southeastern.edu/es or call (985) 549-2301.