SEPTEMBER 2010 - Blackwater Workshops Schedule
Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Introduction to Computers
Monday, September 6, 2010 – NO CLASS
Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Introduction to the Internet
Monday, September 13, 2010 at 11:00AM – noon
Introduction to Word
Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Blogging Basics
Monday, September 20, 2010 at 11:00AM – noon
Introduction to Excel
Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Introduction to Facebook
Monday, September 27, 2010 at 11:00AM – noon
Work from Home Online
Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Introduction to Local Websites
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
E-Commerce: Mondays at 11AM
Computer and Internet training at the new Blackwater Community Computer Center during August include workshops on digital photography and e-commerce. E-commerce workshops will be offered on Mondays at 11:00AM. On Monday, August 16, 2010 at 11:00AM presenter Mikki Barker will provide an introductory workshop on e-commerce. E-commerce enables people to earn more money by using the Internet to promote or deliver their goods or services.
Mikki Barker will present an “E-Commerce 101” Internet training workshop on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 11:00AM. The workshop is the first in a series of three e-commerce training sessions to be presented by Mikki Barker in August at the Blackwater Community Computer Center. On Monday, August 23, 2010 at 11:00AM, Barker will present a workshop titled “Why Do I Need a Website?” The final workshop in the three-part e-commerce training series will be held on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 11:00AM, when Barker will present “Internet Marketing.” The workshops are designed to help those who may be considering using the Internet to help promote, launch, or improve their small business products, services, or operations. Barker has served as a southwest Virginia representative for Virginia Electronic Commerce Technology Center (VECTEC) where she managed the delivery of e-commerce technologies, training, and services to small and medium-sized businesses. In addition, her many years of business experience include web development, advertising, marketing and graphic design.
The workshops are free and open to the public. No registration is required. Seating is limited to 10 computer stations. The workshops have been designed to assist beginners with limited computer experience. The Blackwater Community Computer Center offers free access to high speed broadband Internet service in its 10-station computer center six days a week.
The Blackwater Community Computer Center is open on Mondays Noon – 6:00PM, Tuesdays 2:00PM – 6:00PM, Wednesdays 1:00PM – 6:00PM, Thursdays 2:00PM – 7:00PM, Fridays 10:00AM – 6:00 PM, and Saturdays 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. The funding for the computer center and the workshops has been provided by a grant to LENOWISCO from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service - Community Connect grant program. For additional information about the upcoming workshops, contact Joan Minor at 445-4600.
Mikki Barker will present an “E-Commerce 101” Internet training workshop on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 11:00AM. The workshop is the first in a series of three e-commerce training sessions to be presented by Mikki Barker in August at the Blackwater Community Computer Center. On Monday, August 23, 2010 at 11:00AM, Barker will present a workshop titled “Why Do I Need a Website?” The final workshop in the three-part e-commerce training series will be held on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 11:00AM, when Barker will present “Internet Marketing.” The workshops are designed to help those who may be considering using the Internet to help promote, launch, or improve their small business products, services, or operations. Barker has served as a southwest Virginia representative for Virginia Electronic Commerce Technology Center (VECTEC) where she managed the delivery of e-commerce technologies, training, and services to small and medium-sized businesses. In addition, her many years of business experience include web development, advertising, marketing and graphic design.
The workshops are free and open to the public. No registration is required. Seating is limited to 10 computer stations. The workshops have been designed to assist beginners with limited computer experience. The Blackwater Community Computer Center offers free access to high speed broadband Internet service in its 10-station computer center six days a week.
The Blackwater Community Computer Center is open on Mondays Noon – 6:00PM, Tuesdays 2:00PM – 6:00PM, Wednesdays 1:00PM – 6:00PM, Thursdays 2:00PM – 7:00PM, Fridays 10:00AM – 6:00 PM, and Saturdays 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. The funding for the computer center and the workshops has been provided by a grant to LENOWISCO from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service - Community Connect grant program. For additional information about the upcoming workshops, contact Joan Minor at 445-4600.
Digital Photography - Thursdays 7PM
Photos used in this post are copyright by Harold Jerrell.
Free computer and Internet workshops at the new Blackwater Community Computer Center this month include training on digital photography and e-commerce. Digital photography workshops are held on Thursdays at 7:00PM. E-commerce workshops are held on Mondays at 11:00AM. On Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 7:00PM presenter Harold Jerrell will provide a workshop about digital photography titled “How to Take Images and Create Special Effects.” Harold Jerrell will present an additional digital photography workshop, titled “Turn Your Still Photos into a Movie with Music,” on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 7:00PM.
Each of the workshops are one-hour long. Instructor Harold Jerrell explains, “Have you recently purchased a digital camera? Are you confused with all the camera settings and do you just place the camera in AUTO mode and take pictures? If you would like to become more creative and learn how to use the camera’s settings to make better photographs then you are invited to participate in free digital photography workshops on Thursdays at 7:00PM at the Blackwater Community Computer Center beside the Blackwater Post Office. Subjects to be discussed will include working your images in the computer, removing unwanted objects such as dust spots or electrical lines, enhancing colors, cropping, sending photographs through e-mail, and finally how to create a DVD slideshow with music that can be watched on TV.”
Harold Jerrell’s photographs have appeared in numerous publications, including Blue Ridge Country magazine and the cover of “Virginia Wildlife” magazine. His photographs are also used on several websites, including http://www.rosehillvirginia.org/ and the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park website. With the theme, “Enjoying Nature through the Eye of the Camera,” Jerrell’s photographs have been exhibited at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, Virginia. Recently retired, Jerrell served as the Lee County Agricultural Extension Agent for Virginia Cooperative Extension for many years. His photographs are primarily outdoor nature scenes.
Vardy every 3rd Saturday - 10AM
The Vardy Community Historical Society meets here at the museum (on Vardy-Blackwater Road) every 3rd Saturday of each month. Everyone is invited to come! Many local residents work together through this wonderful non-profit organization to effectively preserve and promote the Vardy-Blackwater community's intriguing history. The grounds now include the Mahala Mullins cabin. For more information about the Vardy Community Historical Society, contact W.C. "Claude" Collins, P.O. Box 112, Sneedville TN 37869, telephone (423) 733-2305. Claude is in the picture in this post. He is a decendent of Vardemon Collins. In addition to serving as Treasurer for the Vardy Community Historical Society, he also serves as a Board Member of the Melungeon Heritage Association. Both organizations have websites. Go to www.vardyhistoricalsociety.org and www.melungeon.org. I was tickled to see Mr. "Claude" Collins among the huge crowd at the Grand Opening event for the Blackwater Community Computer Center.
Annual Blackwater Reunion
I got a call today from Charles A. Cox. I sure enjoyed talking with him. He is one of the organizers behind the annual Blackwater High School reunion. This photo was taken in 2008. The church across the street purchased the building and has completed significant repairs and improvements. When I took this picture, I could easily see that someone had put all new windows in the building, and that the building and grounds were well maintained. I knew somebody was taking care of that building, but I didn't know who, until Mr. Cox called today. It's the church across the street, and they host the reunions inside the old high school each year. Mr. Cox maintains the mailing list for the annual reunions. Anybody interested in getting on the mailing list to be notified of next year's Blackwater High School reunion is encouraged to contact Mr. Cox at: Charles A. Cox, Rt. 1 Box 1847, Dryden VA 24243. His telephone number is (276) 546-1390.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Blackwater Water Project
LENOWISCO's Facebook page now includes a discussion on the Blackwater Water Project. I have copied the discussion below:
Jeremiah: I was wondering what the status of the Blackwater Water Project in Lee County is. Has the funding been secured? Are there any potential roadblocks that could stop this project from being completed? Thanks
Glen: The plans and specs are still awaiting approval from the Health Department. The attorney just finished the paperwork on a substantial number of easements that now must be executed by individual land owners. A community meeting needs to be planned soon to bring everyone up to date. Biggest thing holding up the project now are the easements. They can be difficult to acquire sometimes. A big community meeting will help get the ball rolling.
Jeremiah: I was wondering what the status of the Blackwater Water Project in Lee County is. Has the funding been secured? Are there any potential roadblocks that could stop this project from being completed? Thanks
Glen: The plans and specs are still awaiting approval from the Health Department. The attorney just finished the paperwork on a substantial number of easements that now must be executed by individual land owners. A community meeting needs to be planned soon to bring everyone up to date. Biggest thing holding up the project now are the easements. They can be difficult to acquire sometimes. A big community meeting will help get the ball rolling.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Computer Center Operating Hours
Blackwater residents eagerly started using the computers immediately after the Grand Opening event. The Blackwater Community Computer Center is open noon-6pm on Mondays, 2pm-6pm on Tuesdays, 1pm-6pm on Wednesdays, 2pm-7pm on Thursdays, 10am-6pm on Fridays, and 10am-6pm on Saturdays. Computer and Internet training workshops are held at the Blackwater Community Computer Center on Mondays at 11AM and Thursdays at 7PM.
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