The document announces a variety of continuing education courses being offered through Valdosta State University's Continuing Education program. Courses cover topics like growing vegetables in containers, creative container gardening, cardio dance and strength training, singing lessons, watercolor painting, digital photography, office computing, beekeeping, French language and culture, sign language, business resources, food safety certification, and online classes. Most courses meet one or more times a week over the course of several weeks. Early registration discounts are available for many classes. Contact information is provided for registering and getting more information.

1. Crops in Pots Join us to learn how to successfully grow your own fresh vegetables in containers on your porch, patio, or in your yard! Tuesday, Sept 20 2 – 4 PM Early Bird Special Rate ends Sept 15th. For more info or to register, call Continuing Education at 229.245.6484 or visit our website: www.valdosta.edu/conted and click on “Personal Enrichment”.

2. Creative Container Gardening Gain valuable tips on choosing containers and the plants that grow best in them and how to arrange them to get the most attractive effect. Thursday, Sept 29 2 – 4 PM Early Bird Special Rate ends Sept 26th. For more info or to register, call Continuing Education at 229.245.6484 or visit our website: www.valdosta.edu/conted and click on “Personal Enrichment”.

3. Fit & Fabulous! Join us for fun cardio dance and strength training in these 12 sessions! Get your heart pumping, build your endurance, and burn fat! Also get great recipes to use in conjunction to your new routine. Tues/Thurs, Sept 27 – Nov 3 6:30 – 7:30 PM Early Bird Special Rate ends Sept 21st. For more info or to register, call Continuing Education at 229.245.6484 or visit our website: www.valdosta.edu/conted and click on “Personal Enrichment”.

4. The Joy of Singing Do you want to gain the confidence to sing in tune or more fully develop your current singing technique? This class is for you! Learn vocal exercises designed to help you practice of basic healthy voice tehcnique. Mondays, Sept 19 – Oct 24 Early Bird Special Rate ends Sept 13th. For more info or to register, call Continuing Education at 229.245.6484 or visit our website: www.valdosta.edu/conted and click on “Personal Enrichment”.

5. “Wonderful Watercolors” Explore color mixing, paper preparation, applying wet-in-wet and wet-in-dry washes, dry brush, and other watercolor techniques and painting composition strategies. Mondays, Sept 19 – Oct 176 – 7:30 PM Early Bird Special Rate ends Sept 14th! For info & to register call Continuing Education @ 229-245-6484 www.valdosta.edu/conted

6. Fundamentals of Digital Photography Learn exposure control and what all those manual settings are for. Find out how to choose ISO settings, understand color temperature and white balance, and reduce image noise. Thursdays, Sept 22 – Oct 206 – 8 PM Early Bird Special Rate ends Sept 19th! For info & to register call Continuing Education @ 229-245-6484 www.valdosta.edu/conted

7. Fundamentals of Office Computing Having basic computer skills can have a positive impact on your job search . In this hands-on course, learn fundamental computer skills you need to work more efficiently in the workplace. Mondays, Sept 26 – Oct 106 – 8PM Early Bird Special Rate ends Sept 21st! For info & to register call Continuing Education @ 229-245-6484 www.valdosta.edu/conted

8. The ABCs of Beekeeping In this hands-on course, learn the basic requirements and responsibilities involved in keeping bees, hive management and maintenance, how to process the honey crop, and more! Saturdays, Sept 24 – Oct 88:30 AM – 3 PM Early Bird Special Rate ends Sept 21st! For info & to register call Continuing Education @ 229-245-6484 www.valdosta.edu/conted

9. Conversational French Become immersed in the French language and culture as you follow a video adventure in Paris and French countryside. This course is engaging, fun, and a great way to build fluency in day-to-day French. Tuesdays, Sept 20 – Oct 256:30 – 8:30 PM Early Bird Special Rate ends Sept 15th! For info & to register call Continuing Education @ 229-245-6484 www.valdosta.edu/conted

10. Beginning Sign Language Build your conversational skills so that you an better communicate with your Deaf and Hard of hearing friends, neighbors, co-workers, and customers! Wednesdays, Sept 21 – Oct 196 – 8 PM Early Bird Special Rate ends Sept 16th! For info & to register call Continuing Education @ 229-245-6484 www.valdosta.edu/conted

11. Getting Down to Business Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the many business resources available in Valdosta to help you succeed. Tuesday, Sept 279 – 10:30 AM No fee, but preregistration is required. For info & to register call Continuing Education @ 229-245-6484 www.valdosta.edu/conted

12. Serving Safe Food (Class & Exam) This one-day training session by a certified instructor provides participants with the latest science-based information on safe food handling and best practices in the service industry. Administration of the ServSafe Food Safety Certification will follow the class. Monday, Oct 3rd9 AM – 6:30 PM Early Bird Special Rate ends Sept 16th! For info & to register call Continuing Education @ 229-245-6484 www.valdosta.edu/conted

13. Continuing Education offers Online Classes! Get ready for GMAT, GRE, LSAT; Manage your Money, Write a Resume, or Discover Digital Photography… Like to write? Take our Guide to Getting Published or our Introduction to Journalism… Part of an Organization? Learn to Search, Apply and Write for Grants or Start a Non-profit… Check out the hundreds of opportunities to enrich your experience at VSU! For info call Continuing Education at 229-245-6484. www.valdosta.edu/conted and click on “Online”