📊 Excel evolution

Good morning, Pike County. Did you know that mastering Excel can be the difference between career stagnation and advancement? This September brings a golden opportunity to level up your spreadsheet skills as the Community Action Committee hosts a specialized Excel 2013 Level 2 workshop at Piketon's OhioMeansJobs Center. The one-day intensive course on September 4th promises to transform participants from basic users to data visualization wizards, covering everything from complex formulas to the powerful world of PivotTables.

At $90 including lunch, this hands-on training represents an investment in professional development that could pay dividends in workplace efficiency. But like most valuable opportunities, space won't last long—registration closes August 28th, giving interested Pike County residents just weeks to secure their spot with Erica Jones. Whether you're looking to boost your resume or simply tame the spreadsheet beast, this local workshop offers big-city training without the commute.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

💻 Excel skills workshop coming to Pike County this September. The Community Action Committee is offering a one-day Microsoft Excel 2013 Level 2 training at the OhioMeansJobs Center in Piketon on September 4. Participants will learn advanced Excel features including custom environments, complex formulas, data visualization, and PivotTables. The $90 workshop includes lunch, but space is limited and registration must be completed by August 28. Interested individuals can contact Erica Jones to secure their spot in this hands-on course.

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🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🎨 Aug. 1 - Teen Craft Buffet: Unleash your creativity at the Craft Buffet! Teens and tweens can explore their artistic side through hands-on activities at Wheelersburg Library on August 1. No limits to imagination here!

🌟 Aug. 04 - Made for More: "Made for More" invites you to discover your greater purpose on August 4 at 535 E 2nd St in Waverly. Join this uplifting community gathering that promises to inspire and connect neighbors.

💪 Aug. 05 - Overcomers Support Group: Find strength and community at the Overcomers Group, meeting August 5 at 535 E 2nd St in Waverly. Join neighbors supporting each other through life's challenges in this welcoming local gathering.

⛳ Aug. 6 - Golf Match vs. Miami: Tee off with local high school golfers as they face Miami Trace at the picturesque Hillsboro Elks Golf Course on August 6. Come cheer on our hometown talent at 451 Danville Pike!

👓 Aug. 6 - Free Youth Vision Care: Give your child the gift of clear vision! Free eye exams and glasses for kids ages 4-18 at Wheelersburg Library on August 6. Call 740-574-6116 to schedule your appointment today.

📚 Aug. 7 - Gradebook Admin Training: Master the gradebook system at META Solutions' virtual training session! Join the Zoom meeting on August 7 to learn administrator functions and essential beginning-of-year checklist items for a smooth school start.

👥 Aug. 7 - Mid-Lifers Meetup: Connect with fellow mid-lifers at the engaging Mid-Lifers Group gathering on August 7 at 535 E 2nd St in Waverly. Share experiences, make new friends, and enjoy community connection.

⛳ Aug. 8 - Hillsboro Golf Invitational: Swing into action at the Hillsboro Invitational Golf Match! Join local golf enthusiasts at 451 Danville Pike on August 8 for a day of friendly competition on the greens.

💰 Financial Friday

Set up an automatic savings plan to regularly funnel a portion of your paycheck into a savings or investment account; this not only helps build your nest egg but also makes saving feel effortless as it becomes part of your routine.