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- Chess Fundamentals for Beginners
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Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 19945
Dates: 7/30/2025 - 8/20/2025
Times: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 4
Building: ARR
Online-Remote
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
This course is perfect for absolute beginners eager to learn how to play chess with confidence. Starting with the basics--rules, piece movements, and board setup--then moving into key opening principles, simple tactics, and winning strategies. Through guided practice games and interactive exercises, you'll build skills step by step. By the end of the course, you'll be able to play a complete game, recognize common checkmate patterns, and start thinking like a chess player. No prior experience needed--just curiosity and a willingness to learn!
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- Crochet: Beginners and Beyond
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Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 19774
Dates: 8/4/2025 - 8/25/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 4
Building: CLAPH
Clark College Main Campus
Room: Anna Pechanec Hall 112
Instructor: Janet Smith
Unlock the timeless charm of granny squares in this fun and creative crochet class! Whether you're new to crochet or looking to refresh your skills, this class will guide you through the steps to create colorful and cozy granny squares—perfect for blankets, scarves, bags, and more. Students will learn to make a variety of granny squares over a fun 4-week period.
Supplies to Bring: "Smooth" yarn (not knobby or bumpy). Regular worsted weight is fine. Bring as many colors as you like, including variegated. This is a great way to use up yarn ends leftover from other projects. Crochet hook of the appropriate size for your yarn. Scissors. Darning needle.
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- Earthquake Preparedness
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Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 19941
Dates: 8/14/2025 - 8/21/2025
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 2
Building: CLAMC
Clark College at Boschma Farms
Room: Boschma Farms Campus -Room 208
Instructor: Kyle Dittmer
In the event of a major earthquake here in the Pacific Northwest, are you ready? Empower yourself and take simple steps to help prepare your family and home for a potential disaster. Learn the basics: how to build an emergency kit, how to get your friends and neighbors involved, and what resources - both local and national - are available to help you prepare.
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- Eldercare Planning
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Fee: $89.00
Item Number: 19944
Dates: 8/4/2025 - 8/18/2025
Times: 6:15 PM - 8:45 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 3
Building: CLAA4
Clark College Main Campus
Room: AA4 102 - Classroom
Instructor: Kyle Dittmer
This class is a planning guide for adult children of aging parents. Topics: eldercare, housing, legal, financial, end-of-Life, available resources, and other "A-Z" topics. In-class exercises are designed to help start your personal and family planning process. The course is taught from a family-based and practical real-world experience.
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- Federal Indian Law and its Historical Significance Workshop
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Fee: $35.00
Item Number: 20564
Dates: 7/24/2025 - 7/24/2025
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: CLAMC
Clark College at Boschma Farms
Room: Boschma Farms Campus - Room 206
Instructor: Jhon Kuppens
Through this workshop explore the complex relationship between the U.S. government and Native American tribes through the lens of Federal Indian Law. An introduction to key legal principles, landmark cases, and policies that have shaped tribal rights, it offers historical context and critical insight into how these laws continue to impact Native communities today
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- Heartsaver CPR/AED & First Aid
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Fee: $85.00
Item Number: 19940
Dates: 8/22/2025 - 8/22/2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: CLOCS
Clark College Main Campus
Room: O'Connell Sports Center 219
Instructor:
Learn basic first aid for medical emergencies. Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training methods are covered. Discuss illness, injury and many environmental and emotional considerations. Proper technique for choking emergencies is included. Upon completion, students will receive a two-year Certification Card that follows the American Heart Association guidelines.
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- Jewelry Workshop: Wired Beaded and Charm Bracelets
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Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 19782
Dates: 8/21/2025 - 8/21/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: CLAA4
Clark College Main Campus
Room: AA4 107 - Classroom
Instructor:
Join us for a creative and hands-on workshop focused on crafting unique beaded and charm bracelets with local jewelry artist Sarah of Copper Fairy Gems. Learn how to create your own customized bracelets using both simple wire, and beading techniques. In this hands-on workshop, you'll be guided on how to select and connect charms, as well as how to create your own gemstone charms for a personalized bracelet. Then you'll design and create your own beaded bracelet, learning both stringing techniques and how to securely finish your design with pre-made or custom clasps. Whether you're new to jewelry making or looking to expand your skills, you'll leave with 2 handcrafted bracelets and the confidence to keep creating. Materials kit is supplied and tools will be available to use during the workshop.
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- Jewelry Workshop: Wired Earring & Pendant
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Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 19781
Dates: 7/31/2025 - 7/31/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: CLAA4
Clark College Main Campus
Room: AA4 107 - Classroom
Instructor:
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the art of basic jewelry design from local jewelry artist Sarah of Copper Fairy Gems. She'll share tips and tricks for each skill as you create your own custom earrings and pendant. We'll cover essential techniques such as design, beading, and using findings, as well as discuss the various tools and materials available for use. This workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to practice their jewelry-making skills. You'll leave with two wearable of pieces jewelry and the confidence to keep creating! Materials kit is supplied and tools will be available for use during the workshop.
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- So You Think You Can't Write - Workshop
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Fee: $89.00
Item Number: 19971
Dates: 8/2/2025 - 8/3/2025
Times: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Days: Su Sa
Sessions: 2
Building: GHL
Gaiser Hall Main Campus
Room: 0205
Instructor: Christi Krug
Join us to ignite your creativity and confidence in all kinds of writing including fiction and non-fiction. Join other writers in overcoming blocks, criticism, and fear; and get words on the page. Taught by a published author. Hanna Hall 118 - Classroom - Sa 11:00AM - 3:00PM, Su 10:00AM - 1:00PM
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- Stargazing
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Fee: $145.00
Item Number: 19957
Dates: 7/22/2025 - 8/26/2025
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 6
Building: CLAMC
Clark College at Boschma Farms
Room: Boschma Farms Campus -Room 208
Instructor: Kyle Dittmer
Do you want to rekindle your fascination with the starry night sky? Learn how to navigate the night sky – a cosmic parade of seasonal constellations/stars, planets, Moon, comets, and meteor showers with star-charts, binoculars, and telescopes. Understand how and why the stars and planets move the way they do.
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- Strides and Vibes: Weighted Walking for Bone Health
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Fee: $75.00
Item Number: 19933
Dates: 7/23/2025 - 8/27/2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Days: W
Sessions: 6
Building: CLCTC
Clark at Columbia Tech Center
Room: 110 - Gym
Instructor: Erika Levy
Boost bone density and cardiovascular health with this low-impact fitness class. Using weighted vests, you'll safely add resistance to your walk, burn more calories and improve posture. You'll also build core strength, enhance balance, and reduce your risk of falls, making it an ideal practice for active aging. Each session includes a warm-up, guided outdoor walk, and cool-down stretch. Participants must bring their own weighted vest (no more than 10% of body weight). Adjustable vests are recommended to start light (5% of body weight or less) and increase gradually. We meet in the Clark College fitness studio; lockers are available and the room is locked during walks. Led by an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, you'll learn proper pacing, form, and progression in a supportive, active-aging-focused community.
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- Tai Chi - Continuing Yang 24
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Fee: $145.00
Item Number: 19924
Dates: 7/14/2025 - 8/20/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Days: M W
Sessions: 12
Building: CLOCS
Clark College Main Campus
Room: O'Connell Sports Center 135
Instructor: Rita Chang
This continuation class for the Yang 24 form builds on the foundational skills learned in the Tai Chi for Balance Improvement class. Focus on the posture and flow of movements in Yang 24, working on memorizing the entire sequence and advancing your skills in the Tai Chi Walk. You will also learn to visualize chi and breathing throughout the practice.
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- Tai Chi for Balance Improvement
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Fee: $145.00
Item Number: 19927
Dates: 7/14/2025 - 8/20/2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Days: M W
Sessions: 12
Building: CLOCS
Clark College Main Campus
Room: O'Connell Sports Center 135
Instructor: Rita Chang
The 24 Yang style, renowned for its popularity, comprises slow, continuous, soft, and circular movements seamlessly woven into a flowing pattern. Practicing Tai Chi involves executing a sequence of postures or movements with slow, graceful transitions, ensuring each posture blends seamlessly into the next without interruption. Students learn easily and greatly improve balance.
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- Transformational Journal Keeping Workshop
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Fee: $55.00
Item Number: 19970
Dates: 8/23/2025 - 8/23/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: CLCTC
Clark at Columbia Tech Center
Room: 335
Instructor: Carrie Lynn Thatcher
Dive into energized journaling techniques to connect with your highest inner self. Learn new styles and artful skills to transform journaling from merely reviewing past experiences to embodying and empowering your present and future experiences.
Please bring a pen, paper, notebook, or a laptop. Art supplies are highly recommended, such as colored pencils, crayons, pens, water colors, or stickers. Last of all, select a poem, song lyrics, famous speech or document that inspires you.
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- Tribal Sovereignty and its Place in Tribal History Workshop
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Fee: $35.00
Item Number: 20563
Dates: 7/17/2025 - 7/17/2025
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: CLAMC
Clark College at Boschma Farms
Room: Boschma Farms Campus - Room 206
Instructor: Jhon Kuppens
Explore the foundations and evolution of tribal sovereignty within Native American history. It examines how Indigenous nations have asserted their rights to self-governance, through treaties, legal battles, and cultural continuity. Participants will gain insight into the lasting significance of sovereignty in shaping both tribal identity and U.S. history
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- Weather 101
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Fee: $125.00
Item Number: 19956
Dates: 7/17/2025 - 8/14/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 5
Building: CLAA4
Clark College Main Campus
Room: AA4 102 - Classroom
Instructor: Kyle Dittmer
Learn basic weather reading skills to help the Gardener, Hiker, or outdoor person. Learn to read weather maps, interpret cloud formations, understanding our local climate, and gain practical weather knowledge. Taught by a USDA-Graduate School certified Meteorologist and former NOAA/NWS forecaster.
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- 1-on-1 Intermediate French: 5 session Package
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Fee: $285.00
Item Number: 19942
Dates: 7/10/2025 - 8/14/2025
Times: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 5
Building: CLCTC
Room: 335
Instructor: Anne Menard
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Ready to elevate your French skills? This class is designed to help you confidently navigate everyday conversations in French. Ideal for those who have completed French for Beginners II: Continuing or possess prior knowledge, focusing on practical communication in a supportive, environment. You'll gain fluency, expand your vocabulary, and build the confidence to express yourself with ease. Taught by a native French speaker.
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- 1-On-1 Nutrition Coaching: 5 session Package
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Fee: $285.00
Item Number: 19913
Dates: 7/7/2025 - 8/29/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 5
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor: Tiffini Gibbs
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Are you having trouble starting or maintaining a desired way of life? Research shows that accountability is a major factor in motivating healthy habit changes. Learn how to meal plan on a budget or manage your weight without sacrificing enjoyment of food. Eating right can create a ripple effect on your health, leading to increased vitality, healthier skin, improved digestion, more restful sleep and a better immune system. Each session is 1 hour. No refunds for unused sessions. Our instructor is a Level 2 Precision Nutrition Coach and ACSM certified personal trainer. She is also a Wellcoaches Health and Wellness Coach.
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- 1-On-1 Personal Journaling: 3 session Package
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Fee: $185.00
Item Number: 19967
Dates: 7/7/2025 - 8/29/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 3
Building: CLOFF
Room: Off-Site Location
Instructor: Carrie Lynn Thatcher
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Dive into energized journaling techniques to connect with your highest inner self. Learn new styles and artful skills to transform journaling from merely reviewing past experiences to embodying and empowering your present and future experiences. Each session is 1 hour. No refunds for unused sessions.
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- 1-On-1 Personal Training 3 Session Package
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Fee: $185.00
Item Number: 19915
Dates: 7/7/2025 - 8/29/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 0
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor: Tiffini Gibbs
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Have you always wanted to begin an exercise program, but don't know where to start? Sign up for one-on-one personal training with a nationally certified trainer who will create and lead you through an exercise program based on your goals. Your trainer will contact you by the first week of the term to schedule your training sessions. Each session is 1 hour. No refunds for unused sessions.
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- 1-On-1 Personal Training 5 Session Package
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Fee: $285.00
Item Number: 19916
Dates: 7/7/2025 - 8/29/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 5
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor: Tiffini Gibbs
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Have you always wanted to begin an exercise program, but don't know where to start? Sign up for one-on-one personal training with a nationally certified trainer who will create and lead you through an exercise program based on your goals. Your trainer will contact you by the first week of the term to schedule your training sessions. Each session is 1 hour. No refunds for unused sessions.
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- 1-On-1 Stress Management Coaching: 5 session Package
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Fee: $285.00
Item Number: 19917
Dates: 7/7/2025 - 8/29/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 5
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor: Tiffini Gibbs
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Are you having trouble starting or maintaining a desired way of life? Research shows that accountability is a major factor in motivating healthy habit changes. We can't remove all the obstacles in our lives but we can fortify our resilience so that we are ready to take on whatever comes. Your Wellness coach will help you develop healthy habits for reducing stress, building positive relationships and re-energizing healthy behaviors. Each session is 1 hour. No refunds for unused sessions. Our instructor is a Level 2 Precision Nutrition Coach and ACSM certified personal trainer. She is also a Wellcoaches Health and Wellness Coach.
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- 1-On-1 Writing Coaching: 3 session Package
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Fee: $185.00
Item Number: 19968
Dates: 7/7/2025 - 8/29/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 0
Building: CLOFF
Room: Off-Site Location
Instructor: Amy Webber
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Get on the right track with your writing. Our experienced writing faculty provides personalized guidance to help you overcome obstacles, build confidence, and establish a consistent writing practice. With expert support, you'll develop the skills and habits needed to bring your writing projects to life. Each session is 1 hour. No refunds for unused sessions.
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- 1-On-1 Writing Coaching: 5 session Package
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Fee: $285.00
Item Number: 19969
Dates: 7/7/2025 - 8/29/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 5
Building: CLOFF
Room: Off-Site Location
Instructor: Amy Webber
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Get on the right track with your writing. Our experienced writing faculty provides personalized guidance to help you overcome obstacles, build confidence, and establish a consistent writing practice. With expert support, you'll develop the skills and habits needed to bring your writing projects to life. Each session is 1 hour. No refunds for unused sessions.
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- Barre Fusion
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Fee: $75.00
Item Number: 21185
Dates: 7/12/2025 - 8/23/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 7
Building: CLCTC
Room: 110 - Gym
Instructor: Erika Levy
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Barre Fusion combines ballet-inspired movement with the strength and mobility of yoga, Pilates, and functional training for a dynamic, results-driven workout. Set to energizing music, this fast-paced, low-impact class keeps you moving and engaged while improving balance, posture, flexibility, and muscular endurance. Using a variety of props, such as light weights, bands, gliders, and balls, you’ll build strength and challenge your muscles in new ways. Perfect for those looking for a fun, challenging workout that will leave you feeling strong, aligned, and uplifted.
Yoga mats and props are provided, but you're welcome to bring your own if you prefer. There’s a drinking fountain in the studio, though we recommend bringing a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the class!
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- Black & White Photography Open Lab
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Fee: $185.00
Item Number: 19961
Dates: 7/7/2025 - 8/4/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 5
Building: CLFAC
Room: Frost Art Cntr 0105 - Classrm
Instructor: Noelle Antignano
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Students will be able to use the Clark College Darkroom to work on their film photography projects. The Clark College darkroom can accommodate film formats 35mm through 8X10. Film processing, darkroom printing, and negative scanning can all be done. Technical assistance will be provided by an instructor. All regular B&W processing chemistry will be provided.
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- Circuit Strength Training
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Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 19919
Dates: 7/9/2025 - 8/27/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 8
Building: CLCTC
Room: 110 - Gym
Instructor: Travis Konold
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Learn the basics of strength training in a circuit type fashion. We will be focusing on technique more than intensity. We will use a variety of exercises; dumbbells, kettlebells, body weight. All exercises will be taught with progressions and regressions depending on the student's skill level.
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- How to Appreciate Poetry
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Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 19972
Dates: 7/9/2025 - 7/30/2025
Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 4
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor: Jim Gray
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Explore the differences and similarities of modern poetry. Find out what you like about a poem, and why you like it.
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- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
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Fee: $115.00
Item Number: 19959
Dates: 7/7/2025 - 8/29/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 0
Building: CLONLINE
Room: Online-no scheduled meetings
Instructor:
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
This course will introduce you to various forms of artificial intelligence (AI) and how we interact with AI as consumers in applications like chatbots and recommendation engines. You'll see how AI provides analytics in business and consider industries that may be transformed or even disrupted by AI implementations. You'll go under the hood to see how computers can "learn" using artificial neural networks and various forms of machine learning. You will review AI applications such as natural language processing, forecasting, and robotics. You'll also learn about the AI development process and how AI will affect the workforce. Finally, you'll consider some of the ethical factors in AI deployment.
To REGISTER click this link: More Details and Registration Here
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- Native American Studies: 3 Class Series
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Fee: $75.00
Item Number: 20561
Dates: 7/10/2025 - 7/24/2025
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 3
Building: CLAMC
Room: Boschma Farms Campus - Room 206
Instructor: Jhon Kuppens
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
This three-part series offers a foundational overview of Native histories, cultures, and contemporary issues, fostering deeper understanding and respect for Indigenous perspectives through engaging discussions and thoughtful exploration.Participants may enroll in the full series or choose to attend individual workshops based on their interests. Tribal History and Native American Culture Tribal Sovereignty and its Place in Tribal History Federal Indian Law and its Historical Significance
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- Reiki I
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Fee: $145.00
Item Number: 19949
Dates: 7/12/2025 - 7/26/2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 3
Building: CLCTC
Room: 338 - Columbia Tech Ctr Campus
Instructor: Barbara Fukuda
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Learning the ancient Japanese hands on healing of Reiki will help you to awaken and enhance your natural healing abilities. Reiki helps to reduce stress, pain and chronic conditions while promoting relaxation and wellness for the body, mind and spirit. This class is a great benefit to individuals for self-health or professionals to include Reiki in their practice. No experience necessary. Includes certificate of completion.
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- Spanish for Beginners I
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Fee: $145.00
Item Number: 19943
Dates: 7/10/2025 - 8/14/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 6
Building: CLAA4
Room: AA4 107B - Classroom
Instructor:
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
"Hablas español" This beginner-friendly course offers an engaging introduction to Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary, key phrases, and practical communication. Designed for adult learners with little to no experience in the language, the course focuses on helping students speak from day one. Perfect for travelers, professionals, or language enthusiasts. Recommended for ages 16 and up.
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