The Harford Community College Foundation is accepting nominations for the annual ATHENA Leadership Awards through Wednesday.

The awards recognize great leadership by individuals or organizations. Winners demonstrate excellence in their business or profession, meaningful community service and active assistance of women in leadership.

Founded more than 30 years ago, ATHENA International supports, develops and honors women leaders through the programs it administers. The organization’s award program has honored more than 7,000 women leaders from various cities and eight countries. The college facilitates the program locally.

To nominate a person, business or organization for one of the awards, visit go.harford.edu/athena. Finalists are selected based on a list of criteria including demonstrating professional and personal excellence, contributing valuable community service and being a role model for girls and women.

Nominees must accept their nomination and complete the application by Dec. 12. The awards will be presented on March 5 at APGFCU Arena.

For additional questions, contact Julia McElhone-Singer at jmcelhonesinger@harford.edu or 443-412-2675.

HCC to offer English as a second language classes

Harford Community College will be offering English as a second language classes from April 20 to June 22.

Anyone interested in taking the course can register for pre-orientation at https://ce.harford.edu/. The class will cover reading, writing, speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar.

The college will offer classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, as well as Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Classes are available in person at Edgewood Public Library and Harford Community College in or online.

The program is unavailable to anyone younger than 18.

There are five levels of classes ranging from beginner to advanced. Class level is determined by completing an English assessment.

The first two levels of classes are free and textbooks are provided on the first night of classes. The two middle levels require textbooks, which cost $50, according to the college. The highest-level class costs $100 for tuition and book. The college offers scholarships to cover tuition and book waivers.

Bus trip to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Philadelphia planned

Harford Community College will be taking a road trip to Philadelphia on Dec. 21 to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.

The orchestra’s holiday concert, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More,” blends classical, orchestral and symphonic elements into hard rock and heavy metal.

There is a $200 fee to attend the trip that includes a ticket to the 3 p.m. show and round-trip bus transportation. The motor coach will leave from Parking Lot W on the community college’s campus.

To reserve a spot, visit harford.edu/academics/community-ed-programs/travel.php.

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