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- Penguin Talks Speaker Series- The Diary of a Local Historian
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Fee: $0.00
Item Number: 45054
Dates: 3/4/2026 - 3/4/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: CLOFF
Offsite Location
Room: Off-Site Location
Instructor:
Join Brad Richardson, Executive Director of the Clark County Historical Museum, for an engaging behind-the-scenes look at how local history is brought to life. Through the lens of his career at the museum, Brad explores the power of storytelling, memory-keeping, and collective narratives in preserving and sharing the past. Hear about the tours, talks, exhibits, and creative approaches he's developed to connect communities with their heritage. This lively session will reveal not only how history is interpreted and presented, but also why it matters. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about the inner workings of a local museum, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation for how the past shapes our present
Held at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C Street.
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- Acrylic Painting: Abstract
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Fee: $279.00
Item Number: 44746
Dates: 1/5/2026 - 3/9/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 8
Building: CLCTC
Room: Art Room - 331
Instructor: Cathy Ekhoff
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Take your acrylic painting to the next level! Move into increasingly experimental stages, learning to expand your creativity and express yourself in a more intuitive style. Free your artistic self. Focus will be on the elements of design and color, line, and shape with demonstrations, tips and activities. Designed to meet the needs of those who already possess some acrylic experience, but all levels are welcome.
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Supply List
No Class 1/19 & 2/16/2026.
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- American Revolution Series: Battlefields and Diplomacy
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Fee: $125.00
Item Number: 45077
Dates: 2/10/2026 - 3/10/2026
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 5
Building: CLCTC
Room: 338
Instructor: Tracy Reilly Kelly, John Jay
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
In Part II, examine the key battles, strategies, and diplomacy of the Revolutionary War, from Washington's Continental Army to Lord Cornwallis' defeat at Yorktown in 1781 and the Treaty of Paris. Explore differences between militias and the Continental Army, Hessians and Red Coats, and consider the war impacted both Patriots and Loyalists. Learn how the Continental Congress coordinated, financed, and sought international recognition for the war effort. This is a standalone class; no prior enrollment in the Fall session is required.
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- Creative Writing for the Absolute Beginner
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Fee: $145.00
Item Number: 45046
Dates: 1/29/2026 - 3/5/2026
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 6
Building: CLAA4
Room: AA4 107 - Classroom
Instructor: Amy Webber
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Creative Writing for the Absolute Beginner is the class you've been wanting to take. Have you ever promised yourself that you would 'someday' write a book of fiction, a young adult book, or romantic historical fiction? What about the short story sitting in your mind and wanting to be told, but you don't know how to begin? This class will provide you with the foundational skills to write creatively for any number of applications. We will share our stories as we create a portfolio of inventive, original works of fiction that will impress your family and friends.
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- Explore the Art of Charcoal
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Fee: $145.00
Item Number: 45448
Dates: 1/29/2026 - 3/5/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 6
Building: CLAMC
Room: 210 - Ridgefield Campus
Instructor: Theresa Johnson
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Discover the expressive power of one of the world's oldest and most versatile drawing mediums. In this class, you'll learn to create everything from soft, atmospheric shading to bold, dramatic contrasts. Experiment with line, texture, and tone as you transform flat surfaces into drawings that appear three-dimensional. Whether you're new to charcoal or looking to refine your technique, this class will help you see, and draw the world in a whole new way.
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- Memoir Writing: Recording your life story
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Fee: $145.00
Item Number: 45045
Dates: 1/27/2026 - 3/3/2026
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 6
Building: CLAA4
Room: AA4 107 - Classroom
Instructor: Amy Webber
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
Write Your Memoir and give this gift of love to your family. This class will provide you with the roadmap to write like a pro. Every memoir has a greater purpose: a lesson or lessons that you learned and want to share with your family and friends. Let's capture those moments. Or perhaps you want to grasp a flash of time like a photograph and write it down before life changes so much that it's forgotten. We will write these unique experiences to entertain your family, enlighten the next generation, inspire others to do great things, instruct those curious about your journey, or for catharsis, and to get your remarkable story on paper.
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- Stargazing
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Fee: $129.00
Item Number: 45007
Dates: 1/12/2026 - 3/9/2026
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 5
Building: CLAMC
Room: 204 - Ridgefield Campus
Instructor: Kyle Dittmer
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
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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No Class January 19, February 2, 9, 16.
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- Transformational Journal Keeping
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Fee: $75.00
Item Number: 45049
Dates: 2/21/2026 - 3/14/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 3
Building: CLCTC
Room: Room 335 - Classroom
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.
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.
No Class 3/7/2026
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- Weather 101
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Fee: $125.00
Item Number: 45006
Dates: 2/3/2026 - 3/3/2026
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 5
Building: AA4 Main Campus
Room: 102
Instructor: Kyle Dittmer
This class is in session. For more information please call Registration at 360-992-2939.
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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