ACTIVITY CENTER FEATURES DAILY “EXPERTS”

The Iowa Lakes Community College Activity Center at the 2005 Clay County Fair will showcase a wide variety of state-of the-art programs.

The Activity Center, located on the second floor of the Agriculture Building, will be staffed by program coordinators and students and will feature hands-on (and they mean ‘hands-on’) technology and educational advancements.

During the nine-day extravaganza, fairgoers are encouraged to bring their questions to the experts.

On Saturday, Sept. 10, the programs represented will include: Wind Energy and Turbine Technology, Medical Programming, Broadcast Media and Massage Therapy. Fairgoers who stop by the booth when Massage Therapy graduates are in attendance from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will have a chance to receive a massage.

On Sunday, Sept. 11, programs include Sales and Marketing Management, Information Technology, Computers, Marine and Small Engine Repair, Web Specialist and Massage Therapy (offering free massages from noon until 4 p.m.).

Monday, Sept. 12, will be the day to bring questions for Wind Energy, Landscape and Turfgrass, Medical Programming and Business Technology. Barb Grandstaff will talk about questions individuals might have concerning receiving a G-E-D. She will also be giving away some scholarships.

Tuesday, Sept. 13, will find Farm Equipment and Diesel Technology staffers on-hand. In addition, instructors from the Criminal Justice, Aviation and Nursing programs will be at the booth. Parents who would like to have their children fingerprinted by the Criminal Justice participants may bring those youngsters to the booth.

Wednesday, Sept. 14, the displays will be from the Agriculture Business, Ag Production, Human Services, ABE, GED and Wind Power.

Thursday, Sept 15, the college will have Motorcycle Mechanics and Medical Programming available to answer questions. Fairgoers will also find the Environmental Studies program represented as well as the Welding program. Those who would like to have their water tested (well water only) may bring a sample (in a cleaned container) with them to the fair.

Friday, Sept. 16, will feature the college’s Welding , Wind Energy and Turbine Technology and Auto Technology programs. In addition, a variety of programs available to high school students will be featured.

Saturday, Sept. 17, the college will have the Continuing Education program coordinator who coordinates EMS and Fire and Rescue recertifications available to answer questions and provide information. Making a return appearance will be graduates of the Massage Therapy program who will be offering free massages from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individuals will also be there to talk about the Iowa Lakes Web site and the Paramedic Science program as well.

The last day of the fair, Sunday, Sept. 18, the college will highlight the housing options available to Iowa Lakes Community College students and organizers hope to have Massage Therapy graduates at the booth to again provide free massages.

And, at the Swine Barn, children and adults alike are invited to pet the baby pigs that will be on display.

SPECIAL NOTE: Yes, you’re eligible to receive a massage if you stop by during the times the students are there!!