Food Service Specials Sept. 24-28

September 24, 2018

Drug Take Back Day

September 24, 2018

Kankakee Community College, in conjunction with Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group, will host a Drug Take Back event on Thursday, Oct. 25. 

“Drug Take Back” will be from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 in KCC’s atrium area, on the first floor near the main entrance.

Members of the community are invited to attend and safely and anonymously turn in expired, unwanted, or unused prescription or over-the-counter drugs. This event is related to efforts by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. Participants are asked to remove the labels or use a permanent marker to black-out personal information. No liquids, illegal drugs, bio-hazardous materials or sharps/needles will be accepted at the event.

The program at KCC is being sponsored by the college’s Police Department and Criminal Justice Club.

KCC is located south of downtown Kankakee off River Road, near U.S. 45-52, or take Interstate 57 to Exit 308 and follow the signs. Directions are at www.kcc.edu/directions.

More information is on the DEA National Drug Take Back program website.

Healing and Healthy Living non-credit classes

September 20, 2018

The Continuing Education Department at Kankakee Community College is offering courses on vibrational healing and healthy living.

“Energy Anatomy and Vibrational Healing” will explore the anatomy of the energy bodies and currents, plus provide tools for balancing the electromagnetic field. There will be discussion of emotional, mental, and spiritual causes of disease. There will be presentations of healing using in a variety of mediums, including chakra system, healing with sound and color, homeopathy and more. The seminar meets Wednesday, Oct. 10 form 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at KCC in Room D123. Instructor is Candice Chaffee. Course no.: HLTH 382A.A13; cost is $79.

Respiratory care technicians, nurses, and nursing home administrators can earn 6.5 contact hours upon successful completion.

Another seminar, “Reclaim Your Health through Nutrition and Healthy Living,” shares many simple steps that can be taken to improve health, energy, and quality of life. This course will de-mystify vitamins, minerals, popular supplements and herbs, super foods that heal, what to eat, and what not to eat. Topics include how to make a kitchen crop, improve digestion, and be nourished. The session meets Thursday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at KCC in Room D123. Instructor is Candice Chaffee. Course no.: HLTH 3477A.A13; cost is $79.

Respiratory care technicians, nurses, and nursing home administrators can earn 6.5 contact hours upon successful completion.

These courses do not award college credit. To register or for more information. Call 815-802-8207; go to www.kcc.edu/comejoinus (choose KCC Connect and search by course number); or visit the Welcome Center, located on the first floor of the KCC Workforce Development Center.

Explore KCC Day

September 19, 2018

Prospective students can learn about Kankakee Community College during Explore KCC Day on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8, from 12:30-3:30 p.m.

There will be information on KCC options, including specific details for those who already have a program in mind. There also will be tours of various academic spaces, plus information about support services.

For information and to register, visit www.kcc.edu/exploreday.

KCC is located south of downtown Kankakee near River Road, off U.S. 45-52, or take Interstate 57 to Exit 308 and follow the signs. Directions are at www.kcc.edu/directions.