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Community Education Courses offered at several campuses
Cerro Coso Community College is currently offering a variety of community education classes at our IWV, KRV, and Mammoth campuses. Learn more about our community education courses.

New Courses Being Offered at CCCC
Cerro Coso Community College is currently offering some new courses at it's South Kern and Bishop Campuses. Learn more about them by selecting location: South Kern | Bishop

Learn more about Propositions 57 & 58
Propositions 57 and 58 have been big news lately. If you would like to know more about these propositions and how they affect community colleges and your education please visit the following websites:

• Ballot Summary: http://www.voterguide.ss.ca.gov/propositions/prop_summary.html

• Prop 57: http://www.voterguide.ss.ca.gov/propositions/prop57-title.html

• Prop 58: http://www.voterguide.ss.ca.gov/propositions/prop58-title.html 

CCCC to Build Solar Photovoltaic Field
Cerro Coso Community College is proud to announce the development of a one Megawatt Solar Photovoltaic Field at its Ridgecrest location. The Board of Trustees of the Kern Community College District awarded the construction contract to Contra Costa Electric of Bakersfield, California. Read more...

Free Film "Osama"
The film Osama will be shown on campus Friday, April 30th 3-5 p.m. and Saturday, May 1st, 7-9 p.m. Osama is a Golden Globe winning film based on a true story of survival of women under the Taliban in Afghanistan. The film is free and open to all. Students, staff, friends, families and community members are encouraged to attend. This event is sponsored by ASCC.

“Who Said What Now?” Improv Troupe
The "Who Said What Now?" Improv Troupe will be giving their final performance of the school year on Thursday, April 29th at 4:00 p.m. The Improv Show will be held in the CCCC and Lecture Center is free and open to the public.

ASCC 20th Annual Spring Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Lunch - 11:30 a.m.
Program Begins – 12:15 p.m.
Student Center
Cost - $10.00 per ticket
Lunch includes: Chicken enchilada, taco salad bar
Tickets are available at the switchboard until April 30th.

William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale
Directed by: Dr. Melinda Fogle
May 7th & 8th at 7:30 p.m.
May 9th at 2:00 p.m.
Cerro Coso Lecture Center
General Admission - $5.00
Students, Seniors and Military - $4.00
Tickets available at CCCC Business Office and Lou’s Hallmark

Intensive Spanish Language Institute
We are very pleased to announce the first offering of Cerro Coso’s Intensive Spanish Language Institute in Mammoth Lakes. This will be a week long, 2 unit course, offered during the week of July 12 through 16, 2004. Learn more...

Coyote Summer Youth Baseball Camp
June 14-17, open to ages 7-14. The Cerro Coso coaches will emphasize instruction in the fundamental skills of hitting, pitching, fielding, catching, and throwing. Learn more the camp and download sign up form.

Fire Mountain Foundation Spring Reverse Drawing
The Fire Mountain Foundation is hosting a reverse raffle to raise funds for the organization’s general fund. Help us help Cerro Coso students by contributing today - you could win up to $5,000! Download Information Flyer (PDF format)

Coyotes celebrates season with awards dinner
The Cerro Coso Coyotes baseball team was disappointed that they weren't selected for the state community college playoffs, but the team found reasons to smile Tuesday night, as they celebrated a successful campaign with an awards dinner at Sizzler. Read more...

Baseball Team Members get recognition
The Cerro Coso Men's Baseball Team had several players chosen for all conference selections. Most noteworthy was Ryan Penn who was selected as the Foothill Conference Player of the Year.
Penn who saw time as a pitcher, infielder and outfielder was recognized for his efforts by being named as the Conference Player of the Year. Ryan has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for Fresno State next year. The Bulldogs are a top Division 1 program.

Other Coyotes who were recognized by the conference were:

   ● Antoine McLeod: First Team all Conference
   ● Darren Green: Second Team all Conference
   ● Kip Keith: Second Team all Conference
   ● Tony Teixeira: Second Team all Conference

Congratulations to Head Coach Dick Adams and Assistant Coach Chris O'Brian and all of the Coyote players for a great season. They represented our college with class and dignity.

Cerro Coso Showcased on Macromedia website
Cerro Coso Community College uses Macromedia Breeze to create a virtual open lab for its digital animation, game art, and web design courses in a distance-learning environment. Want to learn more? View showcase article on Macromedia website

The Academy of Media Arts is also featured in an article in the Syllabus magazine. Read article on Syllabus website.

Cerro Coso Annual Student Art Show
Cerro Coso Art Gallery has on display for your viewing pleasure various creations by the Art students of Cerro Coso. The art work will be on display until September 3, 2004. For information contact Dick Benson at 384-6240.

Basketball Camp for Boys and Girls
Coyote Boys Grades 2 – 12th July 26-30
Coyote Girls Grades 2 - 12th August 9-13
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
(Doors open at 8 a.m. for drop-offs)
The camp will be conducted by Cerro Coso’s Women’s Basketball head coach Tom Heck and Immanuel Christian Varsity Boys head coach Allan Celestine. Camp fee is $70.00 (includes Camp T-shirt). Forms may be picked up in the Administrative Lobby on the 2nd floor. For further information, contact Tom Heck at (760) 384-6384.

Introducing a new LVN-ADN program!
The program is an LVN to RN/ADN Distance Education Program via Interactive TV (ITV) through Bakersfield College and Cerro Coso Community College in collaboration with Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. Those interested must currently hold an LVN license and have completed all prerequisites prior to the start of the nursing courses. The start date for the classes will be Fall 2005. The course will be complete at the end of the Spring Semester 2006.
 Learn more...

Fire Mountain Foundation Golf Tournament
The Fire Mountain Foundation of Cerro Coso Community College would like to extend an invitation to participate in our fundraising golf tournament being held on Saturday, September 25, 2004 at the China Lake Golf Course.  Read more...

Fire Mountain Foundation Drawing
The Fire Mountain Foundation is having a drawing for 2 tickets to the 2004 Bakersfield Business Conference being held on October 9th. The tickets are valued at $650. The drawing will be on September 18th at the annual IWV Community Dinner. Winner does not need to be present to win. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased by contacting Sharon Girod in Room 132 (Main Building, 1st Floor), email sgirod@cerrocoso.edu or by calling 384-6223.

Baseball Team Christmas Tree Fundraiser
Each year the Cerro Coso Baseball team sells fresh-cut, top-quality Christmas trees as an annual fundraiser. If you are interested in support Coyote Baseball feel free to download the order form and return the completed form to Coach Adams by October 29th. There are several types of trees to choose from and wreathes and garlands are also available. Pick-up date is Saturday, December 4th. See order form for full details.

This is a fundraising program, which is tax deductible, and best of all, supports your schools student athletes. You will receive a full refund if you are not completely satisfied.  Profits from the first 11 years played a significant financial role towards the building of our press box, snack bar, batting cages, and purchase of the scoreboard. With our current budget, we must use these profits for supplies (bats, balls, helmets, catchers gear, etc.). We appreciate your support.

Are you Registered Yet?
We encourage all of our students to register to vote. Make your voice heard this November!

Cerro Coso Community College Fine Arts Gallery Presents Geoffrey Voigt’s “Beautiful-Ugly”
November 22 through February 5
The Art Gallery hours:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday
9 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Friday.
For more information, contact Dick Benson at 384-6240.

Student of the Semester
The Cerro Coso Alumni Association Board of Directors proudly announces the Fall 2004 “Student of the Semester.” Rebecca (Becky) Bachinski Fall 2004 Alumni “Student Of The Semester” IWV CAMPUS.

Becky was nominated by instructor Mary Kowalski. The Alumni Board members, along with invited guests, will be honoring Becky at an awards luncheon on Monday, December 6, 2004, in recognition of her dedication and many academic achievements. The Alumni Association would like to congratulate Becky and also thank the Cerro Coso faculty, at all sites, for their nominations.

The Associated Students Present “MEN OF WORTH” CONCERT
The very best in Celtic music. Friday, December 3, 2004, 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. in the Lecture Center. This Irish and Scottish Folk Duo return to bring their music and humor back to Cerro Coso.
PRE-SALE TICKETS $7 / TICKETS PURCHASED AT THE DOOR $10
Students with current ASCC “Coyote Card” only $5.00 Available at Lou’s Hallmark, Cerro Coso Business Office and Student Activities Office. For more information, contact the Student Activities Office in Room 248 or call 384-6353.

Child Development Open House
The Cerro Coso Child Development Lab School/Center announces that Room C, “The Red Racers,” will be holding their Open House, Monday, November 29, 2004 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Also, Room B, “The Shining Stars,” will be hosting their Open House on Monday, December 6, 2004 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Annual Turkey Trot
THANKSGIVING DAY, Nov. 25, 2004, Cerro Coso Parking Lot, 3mile walk/run. 8:00 Registration. 9:00 Run/walk.

CCCC to Hold Community Education Class - Drivers Education
Cerro Coso Community College Indian Wells Valley Campus is offering Driver’s Education as a community education course beginning on January 3 through February 9, 2005 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. at Mesquite High School. Read more...

Nutcracker Ballet (South Kern)
Cerro Coso Community College will be hosting two performances of the Nutcracker Ballet, Saturday, December 4 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, December 5 at 2:00 PM in the Mojave High School Gym at 15732 “O” Street in Mojave. Tickets can be purchased at the Cerro Coso Office at Edwards Air Force Base, Mojave Movement Arts Center, Gardner Realty in Mojave, and at the Mojave Gym one half hour prior to the show. Ticket price is $5.00 general admission. Read more...

Special Services Open House
Special Services will hold an Open House on Wednesday, November 17th from 10 am to 2 pm in their new location Rm 312, 3rd floor Main Building. Refreshments will be served. At 12 pm Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming Special Services to their new Location Rm 312 at Cerro Coso Community College. For more information, contact Special Services in Rm 312 or call 384-6250.

“Color of Paradise”
Anne Benvenuti will be showing the Iranian film, “Color of Paradise by acclaimed director, Majid Majidi on Thursday November 4th at 3:00 pm in Room 146 (Main Bldg., 1st Floor). This is an extra credit assignment for Anne Benvenuti students, but anyone who would like to see the film is welcome. Contact Anne Benvenuti if you would like more information at 384-6284.

C.A.R.E. Club Car Wash
($5 for Cars, $7 for SUVs and Trucks)
The C.A.R.E. Club will be holding a Car Wash on Saturday, November 6th from
10:00a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Wienerschnitzel. C.A.R.E. Club members will be selling tickets in advance and tickets are also available in the Special Services Office in Room 312.
YOU CAN EAT AND GET YOUR CAR WASHED AT THE SAME TIME!

CCCC to Hold Driver Education Class in Kern River Valley
Cerro Coso Community College Kern River Valley Campus is offering Driver’s Education as a Community Education course beginning on January 5, 2005 through February 2, 2005. Classes will be held on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Kern Valley High School. There is a class fee of $35 and you may register at the Cerro Coso Community College Kern River Valley Campus located at 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd. Prospective students must register for this class by December 16, 2004. Read more...

Executive Board of Associated Students of Cerro Coso Community College
Accomplishments this school year for the ASCC include, but are not limited to, showcasing a concert by the Saul Kaye Band and attending two student government leadership conferences. These skills and techniques have been helpful in putting on a successful Harvest Rush Week and have encouraged students to attend the ASCC meetings. Read more...

Congratulations S.V.N. Graduates of 2004
December 17, 2004 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Cerro Coso Lecture Center, (Room 250 MB). The public is welcome to attend. A reception hosted by the Pink Ladies Auxiliary of Ridgecrest Regional Hospital follows in the Student Center from 7 to 8 p.m. The 12 Cerro Coso Student Vocational Nurses have worked hard and diligently for 18 months in their quest of learning their profession of nursing. The Nightingale Ceremony is a tradition that is viewed with pride by the graduates, their families, and friends. Members of the healthcare community, guest speakers and the SVN instructors will participate in the ceremony. Many individuals from the college faculty and staff assisted in each student’s path to success. Cerro Coso Community College would like to congratulate each and every graduate of a job well done. Best of luck to you all!