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- Food and Film - The Newcomer As Artist (NCC-Grass Valley)
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Instructor: Ellen Sander
Dates: 9/14/2026 - 10/19/2026
Days: M
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Sessions: 6
Fee: $0.00
Location: Nevada County Campus
Building-Room: N12 (opens in new tab)-103
Seats Available: 30 | Max Enroll: 30
CRN: 82521
Myriad circumstances govern human emigration. Whether circumstancial or intentional, the newcomer as either traveler or immigrant evokes culinary artistry to communicate, express onself, and enrich the adopted land. The study of six contemporaryfilms peruses the confluence of humans, cuisines, and their relevant meanings. “Soufra” (Lebanon), “The Taste of Pho” (Poland), “Ramen Shop” (Japan), “Peace by Chocolate” (Canada), “Winter in Sokcho” (Korea), and “Fremont” (U.S.). All films are subtitled in English.
*Class Dates: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 1012, 10/19
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- Food and Film - The Newcomer As Artist (Rocklin)
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Instructor: Ellen Sander
Dates: 9/17/2026 - 10/22/2026
Days: Th
Times: 2:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Sessions: 6
Fee: $0.00
Location: Rocklin Campus
Building-Room: D (opens in new tab)-12
Seats Available: 30 | Max Enroll: 30
CRN: 83735
Myriad circumstances govern human emigration. Whether circumstancial or intentional, the newcomer as either traveler or immigrant evokes culinary artistry to communicate, express onself, and enrich the adopted land. The study of six contemporaryfilms peruses the confluence of humans, cuisines, and their relevant meanings. “Soufra” (Lebanon), “The Taste of Pho” (Poland), “Ramen Shop” (Japan), “Peace by Chocolate” (Canada), “Winter in Sokcho” (Korea), and “Fremont” (U.S.). All films are subtitled in English.
*Class Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22
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- Kazuo Ishiguro - Life and Writings (Rocklin)
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Instructor: Ellen Sander
Dates: 10/27/2026 - 12/8/2026
Days: Tu
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Sessions: 6
Fee: $0.00
Location: Rocklin Campus
Building-Room: W (opens in new tab)-201
Seats Available: 30 | Max Enroll: 30
CRN: 83738
The life and work of Japanese-British author Kazuo Ishiguro, 2017 Nobel Laureate in Literature, will be explored. His novel The Remains of the Day and its film adaptation will be the primary focus of the course.
*Class Dates: 10/27, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/8 (no class 11/3)
No class 11/3
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- Kazuo Ishiguro - Life and Writings (NCC-Grass Valley)
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Instructor: Ellen Sander
Dates: 10/28/2026 - 12/9/2026
Days: W
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Sessions: 6
Fee: $0.00
Location: Grass Valley Campus
Building-Room: N8 (opens in new tab)-108
Seats Available: 24 | Max Enroll: 24
CRN: 83739
The life and work of Japanese-British author Kazuo Ishiguro, 2017 Nobel Laureate in Literature, will be explored. His novel The Remains of the Day and its film adaptation will be the primary focus of the course.
*Class Dates: 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 (no class 11/11)
No class: 11/11
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- Like Water for Chocolate - The Mexican Revolution Reimagined (Rocklin)
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Instructor: Ellen Sander
Dates: 9/15/2026 - 10/20/2026
Days: Tu
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Sessions: 6
Fee: $0.00
Location: Rocklin Campus
Building-Room: W (opens in new tab)-201
Seats Available: 30 | Max Enroll: 30
CRN: 84371
The feminist Mexican author Laura Esquivel reimagines early 20th century Mexico, fusing the social, the political, and the folkloric. Her 1989 novel Like Water for Chocolate will be studied and compared with the film adaptation.
*Class Dates: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20
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- Like Water for Chocolate - The Mexican Revolution Reimagined (NCC-Grass Valley)
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Instructor: Ellen Sander
Dates: 9/16/2026 - 10/21/2026
Days: W
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Sessions: 6
Fee: $0.00
Location: Grass Valley Campus
Building-Room: N8 (opens in new tab)-108
Seats Available: 24 | Max Enroll: 24
CRN: 84370
The feminist Mexican author Laura Esquivel reimagines early 20th century Mexico, fusing the social, the political, and the folkloric. Her 1989 novel Like Water for Chocolate will be studied and compared with the film adaptation.
*Class Dates: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21
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- Like Water for Chocolate Reimagined (NCC-Grass Valley)
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Instructor: Ellen Sander
Dates: 10/26/2026 - 12/7/2026
Days: M
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Sessions: 6
Fee: $0.00
Location: Nevada County Campus
Building-Room: N12 (opens in new tab)-103
Seats Available: 30 | Max Enroll: 30
CRN: 82523
The Mexican film series (2024-2026) adaptation of Laura Esquivel's 1989 novel Como Agua Para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) expands upon the 1992 film, focusing on the historical context of the Mexican Revolution. Musical voices of contemporary Latin musicians strengthen the imaginative interpretation of this classic tale documenting the spirit of Mexican women. The film series is performed in Spanish with English subtitles.
*Class Dates: 10/26, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7 (no class 11/2)
No class: 11/2
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- Like Water for Chocolate Reimagined (Rocklin)
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Instructor: Ellen Sander
Dates: 10/29/2026 - 12/10/2026
Days: Th
Times: 2:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Sessions: 6
Fee: $0.00
Location: Rocklin Campus
Building-Room: D (opens in new tab)-12
Seats Available: 30 | Max Enroll: 30
CRN: 83736
The Mexican film series (2024-2026) adaptation of Laura Esquivel's 1989 novel Como Agua Para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) expands upon the 1992 film, focusing on the historical context of the Mexican Revolution. Musical voices of contemporary Latin musicians strengthen the imaginative interpretation of this classic tale documenting the spirit of Mexican women. The film series is performed in Spanish with English subtitles.
*Class Dates: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10 (no class 11/26)
No class 11/26
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- Mozart Revisited - Pt 1 (Rocklin)
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Instructor: Steve Miller
Dates: 8/24/2026 - 9/28/2026
Days: M
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Sessions: 6
Fee: $0.00
Location: Rocklin Campus
Building-Room: W (opens in new tab)-201
Seats Available: 30 | Max Enroll: 30
CRN: 83740
Our class on Mozart will feature symphonies, piano concertos, string quartets, and a potpurri of delighful music by the "miracle" God created in Salzburg.
*Class Dates: 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28
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- Mozart Revisited - Pt 1 (NCC-Grass Valley)
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Instructor: Steve Miller
Dates: 8/25/2026 - 9/29/2026
Days: Tu
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Sessions: 6
Fee: $0.00
Location: Nevada County Campus
Building-Room: N15 (opens in new tab)-101
Seats Available: 30 | Max Enroll: 30
CRN: 82117
Our class on Mozart will feature symphonies, piano concertos, string quartets, and a potpurri of delighful music by the "miracle" God created in Salzburg.
*Class Dates: 8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 922, 9/29
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- Mozart Revisited - Pt 2 (Rocklin)
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Instructor: Steve Miller
Dates: 10/19/2026 - 11/30/2026
Days: M
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Sessions: 6
Fee: $0.00
Location: Rocklin Campus
Building-Room: W (opens in new tab)-201
Seats Available: 30 | Max Enroll: 30
CRN: 83741
Our class on Mozart will feature symphonies, piano concertos, string quartets, and a potpourri of delightful music by the "miracle" God created in Salzburg.
You did not have to take Pt 1 to take Pt 2
*Class Dates: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30 (no class 11/23)
(no class 11/23)
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- Mozart Revisited - Pt 2 (NCC-Grass Valley)
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Instructor: Steve Miller
Dates: 10/20/2026 - 12/1/2026
Days: Tu
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Sessions: 6
Fee: $0.00
Location: Nevada County Campus
Building-Room: N15 (opens in new tab)-101
Seats Available: 30 | Max Enroll: 30
CRN: 82118
Our class on Mozart will feature symphonies, piano concertos, string quartets, and a potpourri of delightful music by the "miracle" God created in Salzburg.
You did not have to take Pt 1 to take Pt 2
*Class Dates: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1 (no class 11/24)
(no class 11/24)
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- Ongoing Memoir Writing (NCC-Grass Valley)
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Instructor: Judie Rae
Dates: 8/25/2026 - 9/29/2026
Days: Tu
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Sessions: 6
Fee: $0.00
Location: Grass Valley Campus
Building-Room: N8 (opens in new tab)-108
Seats Available: 20 | Max Enroll: 20
CRN: 82122
This class is designed for people who have already taken the Beginning Memoir course, though all are welcome, and I will provide handouts for newcomers to acquaint them with the material. Every week students are given prompts, which they may choose to respond to.
*Class Dates: 8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29
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- Ongoing Memoir Writing (NCC-Grass Valley)
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Instructor: Judie Rae
Dates: 10/20/2026 - 11/24/2026
Days: Tu
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Sessions: 6
Fee: $0.00
Location: Grass Valley Campus
Building-Room: N8 (opens in new tab)-108
Seats Available: 20 | Max Enroll: 20
CRN: 83742
This class is designed for people who have already taken the Beginning Memoir course, though all are welcome, and I will provide handouts for newcomers to acquaint them with the material. Every week students are given prompts, which they may choose to respond to.
*Class Dates: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24
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- Truckee-Tahoe Community Band (Truckee)
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Were you in Band in High School? Middle School? Do you wish you still played? Do you consider yourself a music loving amateur performer? If so, this class is for you! Welcome to the Truckee-Tahoe Community Band. If you have the desire to play with others in an ensemble setting, and prior but not necessarily current experience, then join us on Wednesday nights for a musical adventure. We will work together to interpret and perform fun band literature. The class will culminate in a performance. Music builds community – come join us!
*Class Dates: 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 (no class 10/14, 11/11)
No meeting: 10/14, 11/11
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- Truckee-Tahoe Community Chorus (Truckee)
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Instructor: Brittney May
Dates: 8/17/2026 - 12/7/2026
Days: M
Times: 5:45 PM - 8:35 PM
Sessions: 15
Fee: $0.00
Location:
Building-Room: Tahoe-Truckee (opens in new tab)-T1-231
Seats Available: 15 | Max Enroll: 50
CRN: 81982
Truckee-Tahoe Community Chorus: The course is designed for college-aged students through seniors for the study of selected styles and periods of music culminating in the performance of selected repertoire. The course curriculum includes discussion of musical elements, composition, vocabulary and history as well as vocal technique.
*Class Dates: 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7 (no class 9/7, 10/12)
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