This summer, kids who love to cook or want to learn can pursue their passion under the guidance of skilled instructors at the Viking Cooking School in Memphis. Northwest Mississippi Community College's Division of Continuing Education will offer two hands-on classes will teach age-appropriate cooking skills while developing life skills such as teamwork, applying math and science, and developing creativity through cooking.

On Wednesday, June 13, Viking will offer “Teens Classic Steakhouse” for ages 11-14. In this dinner party class, students will learn to make a classical French sauce, stuff potatoes vertically, cook filet mignon to perfection and flambe’ a dessert. They will enjoy some Sinatra while they enjoy their steak dinner. The deadline to register for this class is Monday, June 4.

A “Kids’ Pizza Party” for ages 7-12 will be held June 21. Even at a party, kids can learn valuable life lessons. Observing how yeast is activated and its rising action is a science experiment kids will never forget. Measuring, reading and math skills are all brought into play and kids won’t even realize they are learning as they get creative making, shaping and topping their own pizzas. The best part of the day is getting to eat their creation. The deadline to register for this class is Tuesday, June 12.

The fee for each class is $65. Transportation to the school is provided. Students will meet at Howard Coliseum on the Senatobia campus at 8:30 a.m. and return to Northwest at approximately 2:30 p.m. Students will not be allowed to carry cell phones into class.

For more information contact Patricia Lowder, coordinator of Continuing Education at 562-3349 or e-mail pwlowder@northwestms.edu.

Students in grades 4-8 who are interested in learning golf or tennis this summer can sign up for Kid’s Kollege at Northwest Mississippi Community College.

The camps will be held June 11-15. Golf Camp will be held from 8:30 to11:30 a.m. and Tennis Camp will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. that week.

Boys and girls attending Golf Camp will have fun learning the fundamental techniques of golf. They will also learn scoring and terms used in the game of golf. If possible, students should bring their own clubs.

Tennis Camp participants will be taught the fundamentals of the game, including rules and etiquette, grip, forehand, backhand, and serves. Students should bring their own rackets, if possible. Some rackets will be available upon request.

The instructor for the camps is Cameron Blount, intramural sports and recreation manager at Northwest. The fee for each camp is $75.

For more information contact Patricia Lowder, coordinator of Continuing Education at 562-3349 or e-mail pwlowder@northwestms.edu.

Northwest Mississippi Community College is offering an Equine Massage Class on Saturday, May 12, from 9:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.

Equine massage is a field that has been linked to ancient times. Currently, the equine massage field is considered a profession. Learning some techniques can not only be interesting, but also extremely helpful to seasoned horse owners and novices.

Often, issues in horses’ temperaments are related to hidden pain and lack of flexibility. The practical application of massage techniques will help relax and improve circulation, relieve stiffness and pain in the horse, and facilitate the bonding process between man and beast.

The class is open to both professional and amateur owners and their equine athletes. Participants must present current Coggins papers at the beginning of class. Participants may bring a horse, but it is not required.

The course will be taught by Bonnie Davis, an equine massage therapist and registered massage therapist. The cost of the course is $160. The course will be taught at the Northwest Multipurpose Livestock Arena, located at the college farm on Hwy. 4 West in Senatobia. Sign up early.

For more information contact Patricia Lowder, coordinator of Continuing Education at 562-3349 or e-mail pwlowder@northwestms.edu.

Northwest Mississippi Community College is offering an ACT Preparation Workshop on Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22 from 6 to 9 p.m.

The course provides an overview of the ACT format, followed by a review of verbal and mathematics fundamentals for solving typical test questions. Also discussed are management and test taking strategies. Previous students of this course have raised their scores significantly.

The course will be taught by Kim Haas and Kristie Waldrop. It will be held in the Tunica Bldg. on the Northwest campus in Senatobia. The cost of the course is $75. Deadline to register for the course is Friday, May 18.

For more information contact Patricia Lowder, coordinator of Continuing Education at 562-3349 or e-mail pwlowder@northwestms.edu.

Northwest Mississippi Community College will host the final Ozark Region rodeo for this season April 19-21 at the Multipurpose Livestock Arena at the college farm.

Event categories include: (men’s events) saddle bronc, bareback riding, bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling and team roping (for men and women); (women’s events) barrel racing, breakaway roping and goat tying. The rodeo is part of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA), which is comprised of over 135 colleges and universities. Finalists in each category earn a trip to the College National Finals Rodeo, the biggest event in college rodeo.

“This will be the third rodeo in the last three years that we have had here at Northwest, and we’re excited about being able to host it,” said Northwest Rodeo Coach Lawrence “Bud” Young. “I want to thank the Rodeo Alumni Association for their hard work and for putting it together.”

Rodeo alumni and boosters are volunteering behind the chutes, in the concession stands or wherever they are needed to make this event a success, according to Dolores Wooten, manager of Alumni Affairs and organizer of the event.

Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Admission is $10 for adults, and children under six are admitted free. Chute sponsors at press time included Ross Motors, Cat and Cow Veterinary Clinic, J.T. Bucking Bulls and Positive Feed.