Local Cake Decorating Courses Directory Launches Online In the United Kingdom

Cake decorating students can now browse for courses in their local area, thanks to the UK's first dedicated directory of cake decorating courses. Students can search by county, town, and even by the type of course on offer, to find exactly what they need.

College offers courses to community

Williston State Collegeâs Division of Continuing Education has announced the fall 2010 community education class schedule. Class offerings cover a wide variety of topics, including computer and Web training, health and wellness, finance and money, languages and art, obedience training for dog, food and entertaining, photography, first aid/CPR, as well as many online classes.

Food calendar | Sept. 1-7

BLUE BIRD BISTRO: Wednesday Night Table. Four courses including wine. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1. $40. 1700 Summit. www.bluebirdbistro (816-221-7559) CITY MARKET: Pepper Party. Vendors, samplings and children’s activities. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 4. Free. Fifth and Walnut. www.thecitymarket.org (816-471-6168)

Social networks turn hobby into business

A HOBBY with “a very good perk.” This is how Arvy E. Lopez, owner of The Cupcake Theory, describes her thriving new business. read more

Sign up for enrichment

There are several community enrichment courses beginning in September. Contact the Community and Continuing Education Department at (828) 694-1735 about registering for the following courses: