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The Ark Learning Center is dedicated to providing accessible, educational opportunities for individuals, families, communities, and local organizations. By offering targeted workshops, professional training programs, and hands-on classes, we equip our community with the knowledge, confidence, and vital connections necessary to thrive.
Neighbor Classes
2026 Fall Courses
November Sessions
Heels & Wheels: Everyday Car Care for Women
Take the mystery out of car maintenance in this hands-on workshop designed for women. Participants learn how to check and top off essential fluids, check tire pressure, safely change a flat tire, and master simple troubleshooting for common dashboard warning lights. Perfect for women of all ages who want to save money, avoid getting stranded, and gain total independence and peace of mind on the road. Seating is limited. Early Registration is recommended.
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Location: 700 Avenue T, Marble Falls
Instructor: Mike Mowyer
Tuition: Free
Childcare Provided: Yes
Master Your Money
Skip the jargon and learn how to manage your money in this workshop. Students learn how track everyday spending, set realistic savings goals, and build a simple, personalized monthly budget that actually works. Perfect for individuals, families, or anyone ready to eliminate financial stress and build confidence with money. Seating is limited. Early Registration is recommended.
Date: November 2, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: 700 Avenue T, Marble Falls
Instructor: David Smiles
Tuition: Free
Childcare Provided: Yes
Ark Parent Health & Safety Workshop
When a child is injured or experiences a sudden medical emergency, the intervention provided in the first few minutes can significantly impact their recovery. This children’s First Aid is a practical, hands-on workshop designed to equip parents, grandparents, educators, and childcare professionals with the vital skills and confidence needed to respond effectively to common childhood emergencies. Because children are developmentally distinct from adults, this course focuses strictly on pediatric-specific protocols, addressing how a child’s physiology changes the way first aid must be administered. Seating is limited. Early Registration is recommended.
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Location: 700 Avenue T, Marble Falls
Instructor: TBA
Tuition: Free
Childcare Provided: Yes
Cook Big, Spend Small: Meal Prep on a Budget
Beat inflation and save time with this hands-on culinary class. Learn how to plan a week of nutritious meals, shop smart to eliminate food waste, and master the art of batch-cooking. Perfect for busy parents, seniors, or anyone looking to stretch their household dollar, participants will leave with a collection of quick, budget-friendly recipes that take under 30 minutes to prepare. Seating is limited. Early Registration is recommended.
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Location: 700 Avenue T
Instructor: Kristen Jones
Tuition: Free
Childcare Provided: Yes
December Sessions
Receptionist Certification
Part 1 – Front-Office Operations:
Master phone etiquette, clear email writing, customer service, and multi-user digital calendar management.
Date: November 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
This hands-on development course equips participants with the core administrative, operational, and financial skills needed in modern office environments. Students gain practical skills in front- office operations, mastering professional phone etiquette, customer service protocols, and multi-user digital calendar management. Also the curriculum emphasizes digital literacy, training in local file structures, create ready business documents with AI and basic accounting data entry. Through hands-on scenarios, the course ensures graduates can safeguard sensitive business data, seamlessly support day-to-day business operations. Seating is limited. Early Registration is recommended.
The curriculum covers four key areas:
- Front-Office Operations: Master phone etiquette, clear email writing, customer service, and multi-user digital calendar management.
- Data Accuracy & Digital Literacy: Learn to structure local and cloud files, create standard business documents, and navigate spreadsheets to sort, filter, and analyze operational data.
- Operations & Freight Logistics: Train to audit purchase orders, track project milestones, coordinate delivery schedules, and process Bills of Lading.
- Office Finance & Compliance: Gain practical experience creating invoices, logging accounts receivable and payable, applying sales tax, and implementing data security and document retention rules.
Through hands-on scenarios and audits, the course ensures graduates can safeguard sensitive business data, enforce strict file retention policies, and seamlessly support day-to-day business operations.
Date: November 7, 2026 through November 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: 700 Avenue T, Marble Falls
Instructor: David Smiles & Guest Speakers
Tuition: Free
Childcare Provided: Yes
Part 2 – Data Accuracy & Digital Literacy:
Learn to structure local and cloud files, create standard business documents, and navigate spreadsheets to sort, filter, and analyze operational data.
Date: November 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Part 3 – Operations & Freight Logistics:
Train to audit purchase orders, track project milestones, coordinate delivery schedules, and process Bills of Lading.
Date: November 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Part 4 – Office Finance & Compliance:
Gain practical experience creating invoices, logging accounts receivable and payable, applying sales tax, and implementing data security and document retention rules.
Date: November 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Master Your Money
Skip the jargon and learn how to manage your money in this workshop. Students learn how track everyday spending, set realistic savings goals, and build a simple, personalized monthly budget that actually works. Perfect for individuals, families, or anyone ready to eliminate financial stress and build confidence with money. Seating is limited. Early Registration is recommended.
Date: December 7, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: 700 Avenue T, Marble Falls
Instructor: David Smiles
Tuition: Free
Childcare Provided: Yes
Banking Basics
This course covers getting started with banking. Topics include how banks operate, the types of accounts available, opening an account, writing checks, and balancing a ledger. Also includes best practices for using debit cards and navigating ATM machines. Also a special section on recognizing bank fraud, protecting personal data, and resolving account errors or disputes. This course is designed for those with no prior banking experience. and is focused strictly on practical, real-world application. Seating is limited. Early Registration is recommended.
Date: August 15, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Location: 700 Avenue T
Instructor: Holly Whittenburg
Tuition: Free
Childcare Provided: Yes
For More Information
Call – 325-423-3662
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