Central Community College-Columbus, Community Education

10/08/2026

We hope to see you at this fun event on Saturday, November 7.

Get into the spirit of the season with A Nod to the Holidays!

Join us Saturday, November 7, for a day filled with holiday inspiration, helpful ideas and plenty of ways to make the season a little more joyful. The event includes a keynote, light meal and your choice of sessions covering everything from holiday decorating and entertaining to baking, self-care, family activities and more.

Registration is required and closes October 19, and space is limited. To register, contact Karen at 402-562-1249. Because attendees select individual sessions, online registration is not available for this event.

We hope you’ll join us for a fun day of holiday ideas, traditions and inspiration!

10/06/2026

Research Your Family History Using FREE Online Resources
Thursday / October 22 / 10am-noon OR 6-8 p.m.
Fee: $25 per person
Col. Family Resource Center, 3020 18th Street, Columbus
Discover fascinating, intriguing and even maybe a little shocking family history through numerous FREE online resources. Start a new hobby or learn some new genealogy skills with Susan Schoenhofer.
For more information or to register, please call Karen Mroczek at 402-562-1249 or visit https://cccneb.edu/programs/community-ed/10-24-co-researching-your-family-history-using-free-online-resources/

09/29/2026

Baking Sourdough Bread
Tuesday / October 20 / 6-8 p.m.
Fee: $35 per person
Columbus Federated Church, 2704 15th Street, Columbus
Master the fundamentals of Sourdough bread with passionate baker Kerri Hoppe. Each student will take home starter and bread dough to bake.
For more information or to register, please call Karen Mroczek at 402-562-1249 or visit https://cccneb.edu/programs/community-ed/10-20-co-baking-sourdough-bread/

09/28/2026

Creating a Heling Garden for Indoors or Out
Tuesday / October 13 / Noon-1:15 p.m.
Fee: $13 per person (includes lunch)
Columbus Family Resource Center, 3020 18th Street, Columbus
Shannon McDonald will share tips and hints on how plants can improve our health and healing.
For more information or to register, please call Karen Mroczek at 402-562-1249 or visit https://cccneb.edu/programs/community-ed/10-13-co-all-things-gardening-creating-a-healing-garden-for-indoors/

09/21/2026

The reviews are in AND 2 tickets just became available to ride the Raider bus to see this amazing performance!
Sunday / October 11 / 10:30a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fee: $75 per person
Fee includes transportation, show ticket, backstage tour and an afternoon snack.
Please call Karen Mroczek quick to snap up these two tickets at 402-562-1249.

Where there is evil, there is also human kindness.

09/10/2026

Traveling this Year?
Thursday / September 24 / 6-7:30 p.m.
Fee: $25 per person / Susan Schoenhofer
Columbus Family Resource Center, 3020 18th Street, Columbus
Learn real-life travel tips, including apps, packing, safety, bookings, transportation and so much more. Susan has traveled to all 50 states and 28 countries.
For more information or to register, please call Karen Mroczek at 402-562-1249 or visit https://cccneb.edu/programs/community-ed/9-24-co-traveling-this-year/

09/08/2026

Unlock the Power of ChatGPT
Tuesday / September 22 / 10-11:30 a.m.
Fee: $40 per person
Columbus Family Resource Center, 3020 18th Street, Columbus
You don't have to be techy, just a little curious. Come explore how ChatGPT can support your work, hobbies and everyday tasks, and walk away with skills you'll use.
For more information or to register, please call Karen Mroczek at 402-562-1249 or visit https://cccneb.edu/programs/community-ed/9-22-co-unlock-the-power-of-chatgpt-without-the-overwhelm/

09/03/2026

The Artisan Corner with Ivan Micek
Capturing & Sharing
Tuesday / September 29 / 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Fee: $25 per person (includes supplies)
Columbus Public Library, 2500 14th Street, Columbus
Instead of leaving photos as digital images on our electronic devices, it's time to print and share them. Learn how to create your own greeting cards.
For more information or to register, please call Karen Mroczek at 402-562-1249 or visit https://cccneb.edu/programs/community-ed/9-29-co-the-artisan-corner-with-ivan-micek-capturing-and-sharing/

08/31/2026

Hardy Bulbs for Zone 4 Gardens
Tuesday / September 15 / Noon-1:15 p.m.
Fee: $13 per person (includes lunch)
Columbus Family Resource Center, 3020 18th Street, Columbus
Marilyn Schmit, Platte Co Master Gardeners, will share tips and tricks about bulbs perfect for our Nebraska climate. Part of the CCC monthly All Things Gardening series.
For more information or to register, please call Karen Mroczek at 402-562-1249 or visit https://cccneb.edu/programs/community-ed/9-15-co-all-things-gardening-club-hardy-bulbs-for-zone-4-gardens-and-using-egg-cartons-to-plant-bulbs/

06/24/2026

Exciting news from Central Community College!
To make it easier for our community to stay connected and receive the latest news, events, student stories, and campus updates, we're bringing our Columbus-area Facebook content together in one place.
By joining our new page, you'll get:
- Campus news and announcements
- Student and alumni success stories
- Upcoming events and activities
- Photos, videos, and community highlights
Over time, this page will become inactive as we transition to our new CCC-Columbus Facebook home. We encourage you to like and follow the new page today so you don't miss any updates!