by Juliet Blalack
City College is now accepting new student applications for Spring 2008 semester and has added programs for high school students and working adults.
The Mission campus has added 150 credit courses, ranging from Gay and Lesbian Issues in the Workforce to Music of Latin America and the Carribean.
The Weekend College is geared toward 11th and 12th grade students who want to earn college credit as well as working adults. The college offers distance learning and a program to help working adults earn their AA degree faster.
A new community wellness will open this semester at 50 Phelan Ave. to encourage all to exercise. Credit students pay $20 per unit and a health fee of $16 for the entire semester. Noncredit courses are free of tuition. Financial aid is available for eligible credit and noncredit students. For more information, contact the Admissions Office is 415-239-3285 or visit www.ccsf.edu.
Monterey Bay Aquarium children’s explorer contest
Children between ages 10-13 can apply to be a Monterey Bay Aquarium explorer until Dec. 28. Explorers get a free year membership, exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of the aquarium, free tickets for their entire class, a chance to shadow an aquarium employee, and other benefi ts. Bilingual children are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, children must submit an application with a letter of recommendation from a teacher and a 250 essay showing their commitment to conservation. The application is online at http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/vi/vi_events/vi_events_officialexplorer.asp.
Roccapulco New Year’s Party
Roccapulco will host a New Year’s Party with dinner, a champagne toast, party favors, and music.
Two live bands are scheduled to play salsa, cumbia, merenge, and bachata. The upstairs room will feature a DJ playing club hits, disco, and reggaeton. Dinner includes an appetizer, a choice of three entrees, and an ice cream dessert. The tickets are $35 for just the party, $50 with dinner, and $95 for couples. To make a reservation call 415-821-3563.
Peace and justice New Year’s party
Global Exchange and CodePink are hosting a peace-themed New Year’s party at the Wax Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf. San Francisco Supervisor Tom Ammiano, State Assemblyperson Mark Leno, San Francisco School Board President Mark Sanchez, and Medea Benjamin, cofounder of CODEPINK plan on attending. HYIM and the Fat Foakland Orchestra, The Average Dyke Band, and Tony Mayfi eld are scheduled to play music. To fi nd out more contact Nancy Mancias, 415-342.6409 or nancy@globalexchange.org.
Arithmetickles arrives at schools Arithmetickles is a show that uses puppets, stand-up comedy, and audience participation to teach elementary and middle school children math. Shows are scheduled throughout January in San Jose, Pacifi ca, Burlingame, Milpitas, and Berkeley. To view a schedule visit http://www.arithmetickles.com/calendar/USA_Ctc.php#CA or call 800-341-3585.
