"The class will address specific tools that drive productivity, reduce stress and improve life balance," said Gaither. "These work and life tools focus on peak performance while recognizing the diversity of stresses and distractions in your life, and in the life and work of the people you interact with daily." The college is offering an opportunity to get a feel for the course, before registering, by holding a free preview workshop at 8 a.m. Sept. 10. For more information, or to RSVP for the preview workshop, call 410-287-6060, ext. 605 or e-mail training4success@cecil.edu.

Gaither's recently released book by Tate Publishing, "Bringing Balance to Business and Life," will serve as a backdrop and reference for all participants in the class to employ when confronting the most stressful situations that occur within business, including ethical choices and pragmatic approaches to the many challenges that today's business environment imposes on the balance in one's life. Incorporating real-life experience and hypothetical stories, humorous anecdotes, and advice, the book offers tips and strategies for the worker, manager or executive struggling to stabilize his or her home and work lives.

Gaither, who has taught many classes at Cecil College, has more than 35 years of business experience, from skilled craftsman to senior executive and executive trainer. Since 1998, he has been the owner and president of NorArk Executive Group, an executive advisory and coaching firm for small to mid-size companies and continuing business education organizations. He is also vice president and business manager of LuMu Candies, LLC.

Gaither is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and an accredited executive associate for the Institute of Independent Business Worldwide. He developed Fusion Learning, an alternative learning curriculum, and is a keynote speaker for numerous business development and professional training seminars. Gaither is an executive board member of the Bainbridge Development Corporation and serves on the BRAC Education and Workforce Development subcommittee.

"Success doesn't bring happiness; happiness brings success," said Gaither. "Anybody looking for personal and professional development who would like to set a course for sustainable success in business and in life will benefit from this class."

The $15 advance entry fee, by Sept. 15, includes a t-shirt for the first 200 registered participants, refreshments, and prizes for the top male and female finishers overall and in selected age groups. Registration from Sept. 16 until race day will be $20. Registration forms are available at Elkton Station, by contacting Sharon Mills at 410-392-3366, ext. 610 or smills@cecil.edu and can be downloaded below.

Youth Educational Services at Cecil College provides children with many opportunities to explore and develop various skills and techniques related to creativity, self-expression, foreign languages and computers in a fun and supportive environment. Cecil's youth offerings include Young People's Theatre Program, Summer Scholars, Kids in "Kollege" and YES enrichment classes.

YES has a variety of classes in many areas such as arts and crafts, sports, music, languages, communications, acting and theatre, and academics. The classes provide hands-on experiences through stimulating, fun and educational activities designed for specific age groups. Some classes include field trips, guest speakers and demonstrations.

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On Nov. 4, Dr. Cydney T. Teal, Union Hospital director of medical quality; and survivor Larry Johnson will talk about prostate cancer. The series concludes Dec. 2 with a session on hospice care conducted by Susan Bramble, clinical service manager with Community Hospice of Maryland; and Joni Newby of Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care.

All presentations are free and open to the public; however, seating is limited. Donations are gratefully accepted and will benefit Cecil College's Youth Education Services Scholarship Fund. RSVP to Tina Durborow at 410-392-3366.