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Spread Your Wings 05/31/09

Posted: May 28, 2009

The following programs are held at University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, unless otherwise noted. All programs are open to the public. Register at www.waukesha.uwc.edu/ce or call (262) 521-5460.

The UW-Waukesha Continuing Education Department continues to expand its course offerings, and this summer the school is offering an unprecedented number of academies, trips and courses that include languages, food, dance and enrichment.

Learn the Basics of China

This class will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 8-18.

Take a journey with native Chinese instructor Yan Peng and learn about China's food, culture, language and religions.

You'll also receive valuable ideas and tips about China. Fee: $129.

Japanese: Use it, Don't Lose it!

This class will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday's June 1-15 for Session 1, June 22-July 6 for Session 2, July 13-27 for Session 3 and Aug. 3-17 for Session 4. Keep your Japanese fresh with our expert. Sessions: $49.

Learn the Language and Culture of Italy

This class will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 8-18.

Learn the culture and the words with this class.

Explore Italian cinema, music and the countryside while learning "how to" sentences.

Great course for those who are traveling to Italy in the near future. Fee: $129)

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Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and WaukeshaNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools. Click on a student's name for a printable honor roll certificate. Go to the honor rolls page.

What's Happening NOW

WaukeshaNOW.com and the Waukesha & Pewaukee Visitors Bureau are teaming up to provide you with an online calendar of community events and attractions. E-mail us to learn how to submit an event.

The Road to Madison

Follow the state high school basketball tournament in our special section, with coverage from the Journal Sentinel, NOW Newspapers, Lake Country Publications and TODAY's TMJ4.

Who do you think are the best high school basketball players in the suburbs? Vote now to help us pick our All-Suburban Basketball Teams and you could win a pair of lower-level tickets to a Bucks game.

Vote for boys team | Vote for girls team

Spotlight on Waukesha

Laurel Walker
The Journal Sentinel columnist gives you her take on living in Waukesha and what's happening here.

Student Notes
Learn about the activities and successes of local students, here and away at school.

School of the Month
NOW staff give you a peek inside Waukesha's schools and classrooms.

House of Worship
Waukesha NOW staff profile a local congregation and its place of worship.

Shoptalk
The Waukesha Business Improvement District features a local business.

Gas Watch
Find out where the cheapest gas is being sold in Waukesha.

Family Watchdog
Use the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in Waukesha.

Presidential campaign contributions
Find out how much your neighbors are giving to the candidates.

Data Warehouse: More searchable databases

Spotlight on Waukesha County

The Fur (& Feather!) Flyer
The Humane Animal Welfare Society describes its efforts:

Close to Home
Lorayne Ritt spotlights Waukesha County's nonprofit community: Oconomowoc Woman's Club Ladies Night Out (March 11)