Town of Spangle Community Education Programs

Classes beginning In February, 2001

1. Introduction to the Internet -

A workshop introduction to the Internet: History of the Internet, Where it is today,  How do you get on it, How do you find information on it, What are Web pages, What are Web browsers, What's email and attachments, What are scanners and webcams and digital cameras. What is HTML and how do you use it to create Web Pages, What's good and bad about the Internet, What are your questions about the Internet.

Date: Saturday Feb. 3rd  Time: 10:00 AM   Duration: Onetime   Free Class

Location: E. 305 1st Spangle, WA Class size: 10 people  Call 245-3736 to register

Frank Delaney has worked in the PC and Mainframe computer industry since 1977. He is president of MTA Micro Technology Associates, a  programming&consulting company, and is a programmer, webpage designer, and support specialist. Frank also produces "Raw Bytes Computer News", broadcast on KPBX Spokane Public Radio, National Public Radio network. 

2. "Understanding American Folk Music and Blues"  Music Appreciation

What is folk music? What  is the Blues? This class will examine the roots of folk and blues music in America, and their influences, using the recently reissued  "American Anthology of Folk Music" as its source.  This musical collection , originally released in the 1950's, created the huge awareness of American folk and blues music and sent researchers down into the South searching for the performers, resulting in the rediscovery of many of them. 

8 videos covering performers and cultural influences will be viewed, as well as listening to recordings and demonstrations of playing styles. The Smithsonian Institute has provided detailed information related to these recordings for this class, and the songs, performers, and playing styles will be discussed and examined indepth, including the Carter Family, Doc Watson, Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, and Furry Lewis.

Frank Delaney is a Folk Music Researcher and performer and has played at many festivals, clubs and coffeehouses, including the Northwest Folklife Festival. In the 1960's he was stationed in the South when many of the older folk and blues performers were being rediscovered. Frank produced the Backwater Blues Show for KPBX for 7 years, and has taught guitar and music appreciation classes through the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department for 15 years.

Date: Monday Feb. 5th Time: 7:00 PM  Duration: 8 weeks   Free Class

Location: E. 305 1st Spangle, WA   Class size: 10 people Call 245-3736 to register

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The Spangle Town Council is looking for community volunteers to teach classes or workshops on arts, crafts, traditional or contemporary trades, history, religion, educational subjects, or any other subjects you may have expertise in, and be willing to share your knowledge with others.

Classes may be a one-time workshop, or continue for several weeks. They may be taught in your home or at Town Hall, and may be offered free or for a fee.   Please contact Frank Delaney at 245-3736 for further information.