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Passionate about lifelong learning? Whether you want to speak a new language or learn about historic events, participate in an outdoor education class or manage your household finances, we offer a variety of educational courses designed for personal enrichment.

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AARP Driver Safety Program at Oglesby

Start date: 03/30/26

End date: 03/31/26

Daily - Mon,Tue 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3/30/2026-3/31/2026)

Tuition: $0.00

Contact Hours:8.00

Location: Oglesby Campus Building H - Truck Driver Training Location : 
  Oglesby Campus Building H - Truck Driver Training.

Room :  Rm 101, Bldg. H

Instructor : Regina Leffelman 

Instructional Method: In-Person

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AARP Driver Safety Program at Ottawa Campus

Start date: 04/30/26

End date: 05/01/26

Weekly - Thu, Fri 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (4/30/2026-5/1/2026)

Tuition: $0.00

Contact Hours:8.00

Location: Ottawa Campus Location : 
  Ottawa Campus.

Room :  Rm 101

Instructor : Regina Leffelman 

Instructional Method: In-Person

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  Defy Gravity: Wicked Inspired Painting Class

Start date: 12/06/25

End date: 12/06/25

Weekly - Sat 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (12/6/2025-12/6/2025)

Tuition: $39.00

Contact Hours:2.50

Location: Oglesby Campus Location : 
  Oglesby Campus.

Room :  CTC-123

Instructor : Lucy Schmidt 

Instructional Method: In-Person

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For questions or further assistance, please email our office at continuingeducation@ivcc.edu or call 815-224-0427. Office hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Eight Things to Know About Solar Before You Buy

Start date: 03/30/26

End date: 03/30/26

Weekly - Mon 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (3/30/2026-3/30/2026)

Tuition: $39.00

Contact Hours:2.00

Location: Oglesby Campus Location : 
  Oglesby Campus.

Room :  CTC-124

Instructor : Yona Lunken 

Instructional Method: In-Person

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  Going from Good to Great!

Start date: 03/24/26

End date: 03/24/26

Weekly - Tue 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (3/24/2026-3/24/2026)

Tuition: $49.00

Contact Hours:1.50

Location: Oglesby Campus Location : 
  Oglesby Campus.

Room :  CTC-125

Instructor : Jamie Stuart Taylor 

Instructional Method: In-Person

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Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

Start date: 02/10/26

End date: 02/10/26

Daily - Tue 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (2/10/2026-2/10/2026)

Tuition: $79.00

Contact Hours:2.50

Location: Online - Virtual Live Location : 
  Online - Virtual Live.

Instructor : Craig Coffman 

Instructional Method: Virtual Class

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Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

Start date: 02/09/26

End date: 02/09/26

Weekly - Mon 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (2/9/2026-2/9/2026)

Tuition: $79.00

Contact Hours:3.00

Location: Online - Virtual Live Location : 
  Online - Virtual Live.

Instructor : Craig Coffman 

Instructional Method: Virtual Class

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Learn to Curl

Start date: 03/02/26

End date: 03/23/26

Weekly - Mon 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (3/2/2026-3/23/2026)

Tuition: $75.00

Contact Hours:8.00

Location: Waltham Curling Club Location : 
  Waltham Curling Club.

Instructor : Waltham Curling Club 

Instructional Method: In-Person

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Private Pilot Ground Training

Start date: 02/03/26

End date: 04/28/26

Weekly - Tue 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (2/3/2026-4/28/2026); Weekly - Sat 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2/28/2026-2/28/2026)

Tuition: $359.00

Contact Hours:42.00

Location: Multiple Location : 
  Oglesby Campus. 
  Illinois Valley Regional Airport.

Room : Multiple  Room : 
  CTC-206. 
  Meeting Room in Main Building.

Instructor : Joseph Nimee 

Instructional Method: In-Person

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  The Sweet Life: A Buzz-Worthy Look into the World of the Honey Bees

Start date: 01/16/26

End date: 01/16/26

Weekly - Fri 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1/16/2026-1/16/2026)

Tuition: $20.00

Contact Hours:1.50

Location: Online - Virtual Live Location : 
  Online - Virtual Live.

Instructor : IVCC Staff 

Instructional Method: Virtual Class

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Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Start date: 02/24/26

End date: 02/24/26

Weekly - Tue 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (2/24/2026-2/24/2026)

Tuition: $0.00

Contact Hours:1.00

Instructor : Hadi Finerty 

Instructional Method: Virtual Class

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