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- Buddhism 101
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Fee: $109.00
Item Number: 40687
Dates: 5/6/2025 - 5/20/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 3
Building: CLAA4
Room: AA4 205 - Classroom
Instructor: Scott See
Learn about Buddhism and begin on a path to reduce suffering. We will meditate, learn about the historical Buddha, explore various traditions and options for continued practice, and practice metta (loving kindness) and gratitude. You will be prepared to confidently continue your practice via in-person or Zoom mediation services.
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- Chinook: Walking With our Ancestors
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Fee: $125.00
Item Number: 40805
Dates: 5/21/2025 - 6/18/2025
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 5
Building: CLAMC
Room: Boschma Farms Campus - Room 206
Instructor: Sam Robinson
Learn from a tribal elder about the resilient Chinook Nation - and the past and current fight for federal recognition. Examine the shameful history behind broken promises and treaties. Discover the story and culture of the Chinook peoples who were indigenous throughout the Lower Columbia regions. Rich in resources, these salmon and cedar people developed a vast trading system, resplendent in functional and beautiful art.
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- Civics: Hot Topics - Ridgefield
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Fee: $25.00
Item Number: 42978
Dates: 5/13/2025 - 5/13/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: CLAMC
Room: Boschma Farms Campus -Room 208
Instructor: Tracy Reilly Kelly
Explore the hot issues that people are talking about in Ridgefield- home of Clark's newest campus, Boschma Farms. Find out about agriculture, housing, and the urban vs rural development of Ridgefield and the North County. Speakers include Ann Foster, President of Friends of Clark County, local farmers, County Councilor Sue Marshall and Ridgefield City Manager Steve Stuart. Join us for lively dialogue!
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- Cowlitz Tribe: Then and Now
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Fee: $75.00
Item Number: 40699
Dates: 5/29/2025 - 6/12/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 3
Building: AA4
Room: 102
Instructor: Tanna Engdahl
 Embark on an exploration of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, guided by the Tribe’s own spiritual leader, Tanna Engdahl. This course delves into the rich history, culture, and resilience of the Cowlitz people, whose villages once flourished along the rivers of southwest Washington, including the mighty Columbia River.
Discover the linguistic heritage of the Salish and Sahaptin-speaking populations that formed the backbone of these communities. The name "Cowlitz" itself is a testament to their enduring legacy, evolving through numerous spellings to its modern form.
Students will engage with the history of the Cowlitz Tribe, understanding their journey through persecution, resilience, and emergence as one of Washington's most vibrant and enduring tribes. Through these lectures, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the Cowlitz people's indomitable spirit and their significant place in the historical and cultural landscape of the Pacific Northwest.
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- Easy 4-Count Swing for Beginners
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Fee: $65.00
Item Number: 40529
Dates: 5/14/2025 - 6/11/2025
Times: 6:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 5
Building: CLOCS
Room: O'Connell Sports Center 218
Instructor: Julieann & Joseph Platt
The majority of music played at most weddings and events fall into Easy Swing style. Steps taught will include Follows Turns, Leads Turns, Cuddles, and moves to add some Pizzazz! Singles and couples welcome. No dance experience needed.
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- How to Write Tantalizing Romance
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Fee: $125.00
Item Number: 41292
Dates: 4/29/2025 - 5/27/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 5
Building: CLAA4
Room: AA4 205B - Classroom
Instructor: Amy Webber
This class will help you capture the hearts of all lovers of romance right through the grand gesture that brings all couples together. This class will guide your journey toward writing unforgettable and tantalizing love stories. Whether you are a seasoned writer or just beginning your writing journey, these tried and true methods will make your heart sing.
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- Investing for Beginners
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Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 40783
Dates: 5/1/2025 - 5/22/2025
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 4
Building: CLJSH
Room: Joan Stout Hall 120 - Classrm
Instructor: Craig Lewelling
Did you know that you can make money in stocks during good and bad markets with as little as $2,000? Discover basic strategies for investing, market cycles, knowing when to sell, mutual funds, and real estate.
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- Italian Cuisine
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Fee: $45.00
Item Number: 40700
Dates: 5/12/2025 - 5/12/2025
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
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Discover the rich history of Italian cuisine in this fascinating class! Explore regional traditional foods and recipes including ingredients and cooking styles. This class is a partnership with Tacoma Community College. Please note, this is not a hands-on cooking class.
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- Italian Culture (4-Class Series)
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Fee: $150.00
Item Number: 40694
Dates: 5/12/2025 - 6/9/2025
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 4
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Through a series of engaging lectures and readings, this course explores the rich history and culture of Italy. Topics include Italian cuisine, literature, music, and travel, offering a comprehensive introduction to Italy's vibrant heritage. Taught in English, no prior knowledge of Italian is required. This class is a partnership with Tacoma Community College.
No class 5/26/2025.
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- Italian Literature
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Fee: $45.00
Item Number: 40701
Dates: 5/19/2025 - 5/19/2025
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Delve into the world of Italian literature in this captivating class! Explore iconic authors, timeless works, and the cultural and historical contexts that shaped Italy's literary heritage. This class is a partnership with Tacoma Community College.
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- Italian Music
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Fee: $45.00
Item Number: 40704
Dates: 6/2/2025 - 6/2/2025
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Italian music. This class explores iconic composers, traditional melodies, and the cultural impact of Italy's rich musical heritage. This class is a partnership with Tacoma Community College.
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- Italian Travel
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Fee: $45.00
Item Number: 40705
Dates: 6/9/2025 - 6/9/2025
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor:
Embark on a journey through Italy in this travel-focused class. Discover must-see destinations, hidden gems, cultural tips, and practical advice to plan your perfect Italian adventure. This class is a partnership with Tacoma Community College.
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- Learn with a Chef: Advanced Knife Skills
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Fee: $55.00
Item Number: 40472
Dates: 5/8/2025 - 5/8/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: CLGHL
Room: Gaiser 181 Production Kitchen
Instructor: Victoria Birdsong
Build on your basic knife knowledge-reviewing the best knives to buy and how to choose the right knife for the job-and include new knives in our repertoire, everything from hybrid-style chef's knives to meat cleavers. We'll review how to sharpen, clean, store, and hold knives safely, as well as how to perform advanced cutting techniques. You'll learn how to chiffonade and shred, how to julienne, as well how to segment fruit.
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- Learn with a Chef: Flavors of the Mediterranean
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Fee: $55.00
Item Number: 40499
Dates: 5/3/2025 - 5/3/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: CLGHL
Room: Gaiser 181 Production Kitchen
Instructor: Samantha Brown
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Discover the essential seasonings, herbs, sauces, proteins, and salads that define this heart-healthy cuisine. Enjoy a live cooking demonstration and savor a tasting of clam linguini, Mediterranean fish with olive tapenade, a refreshing Mediterranean salad, and a flavorful bruschetta appetizer.
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- Learn with a Chef: Food and Wine Pairing
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Fee: $95.00
Item Number: 40481
Dates: 5/23/2025 - 5/23/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: CLGHL
Room: Gaiser 181 Production Kitchen
Instructor: Earl Frederick, Jaden Yordi
Join Chef Earl in the kitchen for a demonstration as he teaches you the secrets to his Wild Mushroom Risotto. Then, back to the dining room for Chef Jaden to not only pair wine for your risotto but to give you the knowledge to pair wine with every meal.
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- Learn with a Chef: Spring Greens
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Fee: $55.00
Item Number: 40508
Dates: 5/10/2025 - 5/10/2025
Times: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: CLGHL
Room: Gaiser 181 Production Kitchen
Instructor: Paula Sanford
This class is a celebration of seasonal abundance! We will make a soup, salad, and dessert that all highlight the produce of spring.
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- Learn with a Chef:Fermentation and Pickle Fundamentals
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Fee: $55.00
Item Number: 40512
Dates: 4/28/2025 - 4/28/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: CLGHL
Room: Gaiser 181 Production Kitchen
Instructor: Victoria Birdsong
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Master the basics of fermentation and pickling! Whether you're new to food preservation or refining your skills, we'll cover essential knife techniques, the science behind fermentation, and the magic of brining and pickling. Walk away with your own homemade fermented and pickled goods-ready to enjoy and share!
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- Learn with a Winemaker- Confluence Winery
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Fee: $55.00
Item Number: 41693
Dates: 5/18/2025 - 5/18/2025
Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Days: Su
Sessions: 1
Building: CLOFF
Room: Off-Site Location
Instructor:
Confluence Vineyards and Winery is a family run boutique Winery founded in 2008, focused on crafting high quality Rhone and Bordeaux varietals selecting grapes only from the best Washington State Vineyard sites. Winemaker, Greg Weber, will share his decades of fermentation and limited production wines experience and share how he creates Confluence's unique red wines. Special tasting and small bites included. In partnership with Confluence Winery.
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- Natural History of Mt. St. Helens
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Fee: $75.00
Item Number: 40777
Dates: 5/5/2025 - 5/19/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 3
Building: CLAA4
Room: AA4 102 - Classroom
Instructor: Kyle Dittmer
Explore the geology, plants, fish and wildlife and human history of a world-class active volcano here in our backyard. This course is led by a Geologist who has studied and visited our volcano many times.
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- Penguin Talks Speaker Series - Dr. Karin Edwards, President, Clark College
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Fee: $0.00
Item Number: 41686
Dates: 6/5/2025 - 6/5/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: CLOFF
Room: Off-Site Location
Instructor:
Dr. Karin Edwards, President of Clark College, has been a leader in higher education for decades. Join us as she shares her thoughts on the role and future of community colleges to help transform our community. Speaker: Dr. Karin Edwards, President, Clark College
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- Penguin Talks Speaker Series- Calen Ouellette, CEO, Clark Foundation
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Fee: $0.00
Item Number: 41684
Dates: 5/29/2025 - 5/29/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: CLOFF
Room: Off-Site Location
Instructor:
Community isn't just something we belong to - it's something we build. It thrives on education, deep connections, and the leadership of those willing to step up, engage, and create spaces where people feel seen and valued. Education fuels a strong community. It's how we share ideas, challenge perspectives, and create opportunities for growth. But knowledge alone isn't enough-it's the connections we form and the actions we take that truly shape the places we call home. Community leadership isn't about titles; it's about showing up. It's about listening, lifting others, and fostering a culture where everyone has a role in shaping the future. When we commit to learning, connecting, and leading, we don't just exist in a community - we create it. Let's talk about how we build, strengthen, and sustain community - together. Speaker: Calen Ouellette, CEO, Clark College Foundation
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- Penguin Talks Speaker Series- Tanna Engdahl, Cowlitz Indians Tribe
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Fee: $0.00
Item Number: 41680
Dates: 5/22/2025 - 5/22/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: CLOFF
Room: Off-Site Location
Instructor: Tanna Engdahl
Embark on an exploration of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, guided by the Tribe’s own spiritual leader, Tanna Engdahl. This course delves into the rich history, culture, and resilience of the Cowlitz people, whose villages once flourished along the rivers of southwest Washington, including the mighty Columbia River.
Discover the linguistic heritage of the Salish and Sahaptin-speaking populations that formed the backbone of these communities. The name "Cowlitz" itself is a testament to their enduring legacy, evolving through numerous spellings to its modern form.
Students will engage with the history of the Cowlitz Tribe, understanding their journey through persecution, resilience, and emergence as one of Washington's most vibrant and enduring tribes. Through these lectures, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the Cowlitz people's indomitable spirit and their significant place in the historical and cultural landscape of the Pacific Northwest.
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- Reiki I
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Fee: $145.00
Item Number: 40764
Dates: 5/3/2025 - 5/17/2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 3
Building: CLCTC
Room: Columbia Tech Center 0338
Instructor: Barbara Fukuda
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
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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- Rumba for Beginners
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Fee: $65.00
Item Number: 40522
Dates: 5/14/2025 - 6/11/2025
Times: 7:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 5
Building: CLOCS
Room: O'Connell Sports Center 218
Instructor: Julieann & Joseph Platt
Rumba is often referred to as Latin Waltz and danced to slower tempo music. Learn this most popular style danced to a variety of music: Latin, 1950's, current top 40's. With slower music and small steps you can be creative and invent new moves of your own! Can be danced in smaller settings- Great for weddings and special events. Singles and couples are welcome. No dance experience needed.
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- Spring Meadow Ramble: Celebrating Lilies
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Fee: $45.00
Item Number: 40654
Dates: 5/4/2025 - 5/4/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Su
Sessions: 1
Building: CLOFF
Room:
Instructor: Erin Harwood
Join us for a gentle 2.5-mile wander along a lake and into the hillside meadows, where lilies bloom in abundance. We'll seek out and identify members of the Lily Family, including the beloved Camas Lily, while exploring their ecological partnerships with other meadow plants. Along the way, we'll discuss the cultural and ecological significance of camas, including how Indigenous peoples traditionally used and managed these meadows to encourage its growth. We'll also take time to connect with nature through quiet reflection-whether through journaling, sketching, or simply soaking in the beauty of spring before summer arrives.
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- Stargazing
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Fee: $125.00
Item Number: 40773
Dates: 5/7/2025 - 6/11/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 6
Building: CLAA4
Room: AA4 107B - Classroom
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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- Tribal Sovereignty, Federal Recognition and Federal Trust Responsibility
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Fee: $65.00
Item Number: 41593
Dates: 5/5/2025 - 5/19/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 3
Building: CLAA4
Room: AA4 107B - Classroom
Instructor: Jhon Kuppens
What is it? Where does it come from? Why is it important? Who is it for? It is really important to understand the history of these terms when working with a tribal nation.
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- Weather 101
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Fee: $109.00
Item Number: 41592
Dates: 5/7/2025 - 6/4/2025
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 5
Building: CLAMC
Room: Boschma Farms Campus -Room 208
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 Nutrition Coaching: 5 session Package
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Fee: $285.00
Item Number: 40531
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/13/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 0
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor: Tiffini Gibbs
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: 40799
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/13/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 3
Building: CLOFF
Room: Off-Site Location
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.
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- 1-On-1 Personal Training 3 Session Package
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Fee: $185.00
Item Number: 40532
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/13/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 0
Building: CLCTC
Room: Columbia Tech Cnt 0110 - Class
Instructor: Travis Konold
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 3 Session Package
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Fee: $185.00
Item Number: 40533
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/13/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 0
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor: Tiffini Gibbs
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: 40540
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/13/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 0
Building: ARR
Room: Remote Teaching
Instructor: Tiffini Gibbs
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: 40796
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/13/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 0
Building: CLOFF
Room: Off-Site Location
Instructor: Amy Webber
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: 40798
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/13/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Days:
Sessions: 5
Building: CLOFF
Room: Off-Site Location
Instructor: Amy Webber
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
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Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 40553
Dates: 4/12/2025 - 6/7/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 8
Building: CLCTC
Room: Columbia Tech Cnt 0110 - Class
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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- Belly Dance: Continuing
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Fee: $125.00
Item Number: 40519
Dates: 4/16/2025 - 6/4/2025
Times: 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 8
Building: CLOCS
Room: O'Connell Sports Center 135
Instructor: Anna Dudek
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Continue your belly dance in this next level class! This course is designed for students who have completed the beginner level or have some belly dance experience and are ready to advance their skills. You'll dive deeper into intricate movements, complex rhythms, and the expressive artistry of belly dance. Join us to refine your technique, enhance your performance, and connect.
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- Black & White Photography Open Lab
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Fee: $185.00
Item Number: 40784
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 5/5/2025
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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- Camera Basics for Beginners
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Fee: $229.00
Item Number: 40786
Dates: 4/10/2025 - 5/15/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 6
Building: AA4
Room: 102
Instructor: Sharon O'Keefe
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Enhance your photography with essential skills! Master manual modes to unlock your digital camera's full potential, covering f/Stops, shutter speeds, depth of field, ISO and many more creative controls. Gain insights into basic photography, rules of composition, lens selection, and pre-visualization. Geared towards beginners, this hands-on class offers exercises, assignments, walkabouts, and critiques. Not a Photoshop class. Bring camera gear, owner’s manual, a 3-ring binder and pen/pencil to each class for a comprehensive learning experience.
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- Cha Cha for Beginners
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Fee: $65.00
Item Number: 40521
Dates: 4/9/2025 - 5/7/2025
Times: 7:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 5
Building: CLOCS
Room: O'Connell Sports Center 218
Instructor: Julieann & Joseph Platt
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
This fun and energetic dance is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to refine their skills. We will cover the basic steps and rhythms, footwork, leading and following, and fun combinations. Cha Cha is danced to Latin, rock, and country tunes. Great for the nightclub floor. Singles and couples welcome. No dance experience needed.
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- Circuit Strength Training
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Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 40539
Dates: 4/23/2025 - 6/11/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 8
Building: CLCTC
Room: Columbia Tech Cnt 0110 - Class
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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- Civics: Hot Topics
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Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 41591
Dates: 4/15/2025 - 5/6/2025
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 4
Building: CLCTC
Room: Columbia Tech Center 0338
Instructor: Tracy Reilly Kelly
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Explore the hot issues that people are talking about, including climate change, the rights of transgendered and other minority groups facing discrimination, the situation for the people of Gaza, and how the new national legislation is being handled by the judicial branch. Each week fantastic, well-prepared guest speakers will set the table for student discussion and conversation. Join us for lively dialogue!
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- Country Two-Step for Beginners
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Fee: $65.00
Item Number: 40526
Dates: 4/9/2025 - 5/7/2025
Times: 6:30 PM - 7:20 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 5
Building: CLOCS
Room: O'Connell Sports Center 218
Instructor: Julieann & Joseph Platt
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Country Two-Step is a traveling dance done in a relaxed style to popular country music. Understand how to lead the follows in turns, Sweetheart, Cuddle, and Promenade positions while traveling around the dance floor. Singles and couples welcome. No dance experience necessary.
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- Crochet & Knitting: Beginners and Beyond
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Fee: $109.00
Item Number: 40460
Dates: 4/21/2025 - 6/2/2025
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Building: CLAPH
Room: Anna Pechanec Hall 112
Instructor: Janet Smith
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet or knit? Maybe you learned a long time ago, but can't remember how to do it anymore- this is the class for you. We begin with crocheting and then move on to knitting. Projects will include making an expanding tote bag, a scarf, and a shawl or baby blanket. Students will learn basics, including how to fix simple mistakes, various stitches and techniques for casting on and off, and learn to read patterns.
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Samples of Janet's work
No class 5/26/2025.
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- French for Beginners II
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Fee: $195.00
Item Number: 41614
Dates: 4/8/2025 - 5/27/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 8
Building: CLAA4
Room: AA4 108 - Classroom
Instructor: Julie Higgins
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Allons, continuez! Start back up with the elegant French language where you left off with French I. This course covers chapters 4 through 8 in "French Fundamentals" by Julie Higgins. Each chapter has the same format for building skills on pronunciation, vocabulary, phrases, grammar, verb conjugation, dialogues, translations and conversation and writing exercises. Some background of French is required for this class or the completion of French I.
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- French for Beginners: Continuing
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Fee: $195.00
Item Number: 40657
Dates: 4/10/2025 - 5/29/2025
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 8
Building: CLCTC
Room: Columbia Tech Cnt 0335
Instructor: Anne Menard
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Allez, on continue. A continuation class for students who have prior knowledge of French. Practice and review the skills you’ve learned and start conversational French. learn how to: start a conversation, order a meal, get help at a train station or call for a reservation and much more! Oui, you will be more confident in speaking! Reference book: French in 3 months by Ronald Overy and Jacqueline Lecanuet (edition: 2022) Taught by a native speaker.
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- Fundamentals of Surveying: Exam Prep
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Fee: $355.00
Item Number: 40778
Dates: 4/11/2025 - 5/17/2025
Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: F Sa
Sessions: 12
Building: CLSCI
Room: Science Bldg 123 - Classroom
Instructor: Vincent Logan
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
This seven-week intensive course will prepare students to take the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination - "the FS Exam". Concepts and topics covered over the seven weeks will include: the Public Land Survey System (i.e. section, township, and quadrangle layout, single and double proportioning, closing corners, meander lines), easements, title, deeds, descriptions, evidence, simultaneous conveyances, records research, rules of construction, riparian rights, order of operations, quadratic equations, triangles, degree to decimal degree conversions, bearing to azimuth conversions, magnetic declination, horizontal and vertical curves, area calculations, intersection of lines/slope, photogrammetry, statistics and probability, field measurements and corrections, differential level loops, geodesy, state plane coordinates, grid/ground calculations, least squares and traverse adjustments.
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Course Text: Fundamentals of Surveying: Exam Study Manual (2nd Edition) - Dane Courville, PLS
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- Guitar for Beginners
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Fee: $145.00
Item Number: 40766
Dates: 4/9/2025 - 6/11/2025
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 8
Building: CLBMH
Room: Beacock Music Hall 112 - Clsrm
Instructor: Doug Smith
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Under the guidance of a Grammy-winning guitarist, learn the basics of how to play the guitar. Focus on tuning, basic chords, picking, strumming, note reading, and chord progressions. As you progress you will add more notes and chords as well as more complex rhythms and strumming patterns. Ultimately you will play songs as a group. Bring your guitar to class. Ages 15 and over.
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- How to Appreciate Poetry
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Fee: $109.00
Item Number: 40804
Dates: 4/10/2025 - 5/1/2025
Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Days: Th
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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- Independent Study for Artists
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Fee: $265.00
Item Number: 40451
Dates: 4/8/2025 - 6/3/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 9
Building: CLCTC
Room: Columbia Tech Cnt 0331
Instructor: Sharon Schwane
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Experience the joys of watercolor in a positive atmosphere with the support and encouragement of fellow artists. Explore and work on your own projects, brush up on watercolor basics, and/or learn some new and interesting techniques to add to your painting repertoire. Bring your favorite supplies. For those wanting to join in the projects on the syllabus, please consult the supply list.
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- Japanese for Beginners
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Fee: $195.00
Item Number: 40673
Dates: 4/9/2025 - 5/28/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 8
Building: CLJSH
Room: Joan Stout Hall 242 - Classrm
Instructor: Michiko Anderson
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Explore Japanese language and culture in this beginner class. Taught by a native speaker.
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- Tai Chi - Continuing Yang 24
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Fee: $195.00
Item Number: 40552
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/2/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Days: M W
Sessions: 16
Building: CLOCS
Room: O'Connell Sports Center 135
Instructor: Rita Chang
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
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: $195.00
Item Number: 40543
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/2/2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Days: M W
Sessions: 16
Building: CLOCS
Room: O'Connell Sports Center 135
Instructor: Rita Chang
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
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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