Image Consultant Sandy Dumont - The Image Architect - Newport News libraries provide tools for improving lives in 2008

Newport News libraries provide tools for improving lives in 2008

What do you wish you could improve? Would you like to have the perfect garden? Straighten up your finances? How about creating the home of your dreams? Or improve your appearance so that you stand out in a crowd?

The Newport News Public Library System gives you the tools to improve your life during Dream Makeovers, a year-long series of how-to workshops in 2008.

The series kicks off with gardening workshops presented by Master Gardeners in March. It’s followed by professional presentations on car repair in April, architecture in May, finances in July, home repair in September and photo restoration in October (see schedule below). With each workshop attended, participants aged 18 and older earn one entry for the grand prize drawing in November. The prize is one personalized Branding for People (TM) image development workshop valued at $697, offered compliments of Sandy Dumont, The Image Architect.

In addition, libraries will be providing free tips and recommended resources and books on each topic throughout the year.

All workshops are free and open to the public. Register online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling the respective library.

MARCH: Gardening
Create Container Gardens
Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will demonstrate the techniques and procedures for creating a container garden. Two containers will be given away as door prizes. Register beginning Feb. 23.
·6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, West Avenue Library
·10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 15, Grissom Library
Cycles of the Garden
Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will explain the cycles of gardens. Handouts on tips and techniques for gardening in any season will be provided. Register beginning March 1.
·6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, West Avenue Library
·10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 22, Grissom Library

APRIL: Car repair
Ladies, Start Your Engines
Lori Johnson, a certified automotive technology instructor with 20 years of experience, will present an automotive repair class geared just for women. The class will cover how to change a tire, check belts, fuses and check fluids (and add if necessary); how to replace wiper blades; basics of the braking system; and battery maintenance. For more information on the class, visit www.ladiesstartyourengines.net. This class is co-sponsored by Casey Chevrolet of Newport News. Register beginning March 15 online or by calling Pearl Bailey Library at 757-247-8677.
·10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 5, Casey Chevrolet, 11700 Jefferson Ave. , Newport News
·2-4 p.m., Saturday, April 5, Casey Chevrolet, 11700 Jefferson Ave., Newport News

MAY: Architecture
Working with an Architect/Architectural Styles
Jeff Stodghill of PMA Planners and Architects will present a two-hour workshop on how to work with an architect and architectural styles. Refreshments will be provided. No registration required.
·10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, May 17, Main Street Library.

JULY: Finances
Clean Up Your Credit Report
Bayport Credit Union representative will provide information on FICO Scores; Fair Credit Reporting Rights; identity theft prevention; and how to order, understand, correct and improve your credit report. Includes a question-and-answer period. Register beginning July 1.
·6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, Pearl Bailey Library
·10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 26, Grissom Library
Starting a Small Business
Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center instructors will explain the basics of starting and operating a small business. Register beginning June 16.
·5-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, Pearl Bailey Library
·9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, July 19, Grissom Library

SEPTEMBER: Home repair
Simple Techniques for Home Repair
Michael Pack, construction specialist for the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority, will address leaking faucets, running toilets, caulking, dry wall repair, air/heat filters, range hood filters, weather stripping, gutter/downspout maintenance and more. No registration required.
·2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, Pearl Bailey Library.

OCTOBER: Photography
Photo Restoration
John Warters of Photo Reflections Inc. will present a workshop on photo restoration, focusing on digital photography. Refreshments will be provided. No registration required.
·10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 11, Main Street Library.

NOVEMBER: Grand prize drawing
The Dream Makeovers Grand Prize Drawing is open to men and women ages 18 and older who have attended at least one of the Newport News Public Library System’s 2008 Dream Makeovers workshops.The Grand Prize is one Branding for People (SM) image development workshop valued at $697, offered compliments of Sandy Dumont, The Image Architect, 921 Botetourt Gardens, Norfolk, VA 23507. The personalized session lasts four hours for men and six to seven hours for women. It includes exclusive information about the use of color, the importance of accessories, power dressing, a makeup session and makeover for women or a shirt and tie session for men. The voucher for the workshop is valid until Nov. 1, 2009. The workshop time may be arranged by appointment with Sandy Dumont. Visit www.theimagearchitect.com for more information.

Register for all programs online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling the respective library:

·Grissom Library, 366 DeShazor Drive, Newport News, VA 23608, 757-369-3190
·Main Street Library, Bookmobile, Library for the Blind, 110 Main Street, Newport News, VA 23601, 757-591-4858
·Pearl Bailey Library, 2510 Wickham Ave., Newport News, VA 23607, 757-247-8677
·West Avenue Library, 2907 West Ave., Newport News, VA 23607, 757-247-8505
·Public Law Library, 2500 Washington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607, 757-926-8678 /

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