Olney Central College’s Anderson Library will host a used book sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 9. The public is invited to attend the sale which will feature a variety of genres and authors. Other libraries have even donated items for the event. Director of Instructional Support Services Chad Groves said he and Library Assistant Kaitlyn Weger have been looking for ways to strengthen ties with the community and invite area residents to visit the facility. The idea for the sale emerged from those conversations.

Olney Central College is introducing new cutting-edge technology to its anatomy lab with the addition of an Anatomage Table. The life-sized, 3D interactive device, enables students to perform virtual dissection. With the swipe of a finger, students can peel back layers of the digitally created body, exposing muscles, organs and bones. Students can even watch the heart beating as blood flows through the circulatory system.

Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 7 for the Olney Central College Theatre’s production of “Mamma Mia!,” sponsored by TrustBank. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on March 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26. Afternoon shows will begin at 2 p.m. on March 20 and 27. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased online at www.iecc.edu/occtheater or by calling 618-395-7777, ext. 2408.

Registration Information Protect Illinois waterways by becoming a RiverWatch Citizen Scientist. The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center will host an Illinois RiverWatch Training Workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 at Olney Central College.

Olney Central College and Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Business and Industry are partnering to offer occupational safety courses to assist individuals in completing their OSHA 10-Hour certification. Instructor Ted Marshall said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration classes are designed for general industries including manufacturing, welding, retail and health care facilities.

Olney Central College’s Massage Therapy Program is accepting appointments for Spring clinicals. The clinics are open to the public and will be held from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 19 and April 2 at the West Richland Center in Noble. The cost for a relaxing massage is $30 for an hour and $20 for half an hour. A 20-minute chair massage is $15.

The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges: Olney Central College Associate Degree Nursing Program is accepting applications for Fall 2022 entry at Frontier Community, Lincoln Trail, Olney Central and Wabash Valley colleges. Individuals wishing to apply should schedule an appointment as soon as possible to meet with the college’s nursing program advisor: • Frontier Community College: Julie Bullard at 618-842-3711, ext. 4520 • Lincoln Trail College: Kyrah Buchanan at 618-544-8657, ext. 1130 • Olney Central College: Linda Horn at 618-395-7777, ext. 2246

Olney Central College is offering MTH 1103 Liberal Arts Math as an 8-week Mid-Semester course. In this hybrid course, most of the homework and exams will be online, while instruction will take place face to face.  This course meets the math requirement for graduation. Students should consult their advisors as they may need to take a placement exam. Liberal Arts Math will meet from 8 to 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday beginning March 15. The instructor will be Lisa Benson. For more information or to register, call 395-7777.

Olney Central College is offering several 8-week mid-semester classes starting March 14. Mid-semester courses are ideal for students who may have dropped a course this spring or for those who need an additional class to graduate. Face-to-face classes include: • BUS 1101 Introduction to Business, noon to 12:50 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday • MTH 1103 Liberal Arts Math, 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday Online courses available include: • ACC 1203 QuickBooks II • ENG 1101 Introduction to Composition

Olney Central College is now offering free community COVID-19 testing through Shield Illinois. Testing will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday in the OCC Student Union.