LEESBURG - Have you always wanted to see your stories featured in a national magazine? Now you can hone your literary skills during Lake-Sumter Community Colleges Creative Writing-Short Stories course. Starting February 17, the classes meet on consecutive Thursdays through March 31, from 2 until 4 pm. You will examine the elements of fiction from structure, characterization and settings, to creating conflict and tension. Then, learn to use these elements to create energetic prose that is cohesive, unified and moving. The classes are designed for both the beginner and the experienced, but do require a home computer, printer and internet access. Cost of the course is $63. Call LSCCs Corporate and Community Service office at 365-3556 to register for this and the other Leesburg Campus non-credit classes listed below...

If you are a science and history fan, you will enjoy Archaeology, Level 2 which highlights major 20th Century discoveries in the Near/Middle East. Topics will explore the significance in understanding the ancient civilizations in this region and the contributions made by major archaeologists covering the periods from 10,000 to 0 BC. Classes meet on Thursdays, February 17 through March 31, from 10 am until 12 noon. Cost is $45.

A useful class for many Lake County residents is Basic Electricity for Boaters. Learn electrical theory and practice, as well as increase your knowledge of DC electricity, the use a Volt-Ohm-Meter, and troubleshooting /installation techniques. The classes will meet two Saturdays, February 12 and 19, from 9 until 12 noon. Cost of the course is $37.

Those wishing to improve their computer skills will want to enroll in:
Beginning Guide for Computers, Level 2...Fridays, February 11-March 11, 1-4 pm, $63
Outlook, Level 1...Monday, February 14, 9 am-4 pm, $75
Excel (MOS Certification course)...Thursdays, February 10-April 21, 4:30-6 pm. $187