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An Introductory Arboriculture course which may be beneficial for individuals preparing for the International Society of Arboriculture certification exam. This class provides an introduction to the science behind arboriculture for the working arborist, or for those who are interested in the field. Topics include basic plant biology, tree selection, installation, the tree-soil connection, pruning, nutrient management, diagnosis and integrated pest management.
It is recommended that the students purchase the ISA Certified Arborist Study Guide, 4th edition for the Arborist Certification Exam, but it is not required for this course.
Fee: $300.00
Capacity Remaining: 10
Dates: 9/18/2026 - 11/20/2026
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sessions: 0
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Learn how to produce and publish a quality book without spending a lot of money or getting scammed by predatory publishers. All the information scattered around the internet will be delivered in a tidy how-to guide by an experienced, award-winning, traditionally and self-published author. Students will leave class feeling confident about moving forward as a self-published author and have a better working knowledge of what is considered a reasonable cost for self-publishing.
Class Notes: Paid parking not required.
Instructor: K.S. Brooks
Fee: $18.00
Class Number: 40784
Capacity Remaining: 13
Date(s): 11/5/2026 - 11/5/2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Day(s): Th
Location: Spokane Community College (opens in new tab) Environmental Sciences Building 8 Room 108
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Come and learn or enhance your Bridge skills! Bridge is a fun, multi-facited card game that almost anyone can play. Learn the game in a fun and friendly environment with no pressure.
This course is best for those who have never played Bridge before, or have played but need a brush-up on their skills.
Classes will be held at the Southside Community Center: 3151 East 27th Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99223
Fee: $85.00
Capacity Remaining: 20
Dates: 9/15/2026 - 11/17/2026
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions: 10
Days: Tu
Building:
Room: TBA
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This course will cover the first half of Charles Dickens's Nicholas Nickleby, an early novel that showcases the wit, humor, and storytelling that helped establish Dickens as one of England's greatest writers. Through lively class discussions, participants will deepen their understanding and appreciation of this enduring literary classic.
Class Notes: Required text: Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens. Paid parking is required on SCC campus during this class time. Visit Parking Services for more information. Class will not meet 10/22.
Instructor: Tom Robinette
Fee: $72.00
Class Number: 40795
Capacity Remaining: 16
Date(s): 9/24/2026 - 11/12/2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Day(s): Th
Location: Spokane Community College (opens in new tab) Walter S. Johnson Sports Center Bldg 5 Rm 147
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Participants will be introduced to the magnificent world of minerals. There are literally thousands of known minerals occurring in Earth's crust and the course will address the various methods used to identify minerals along with the basic classification of minerals, and the basics of crystallography. Using an extensive collection of various minerals, participants will get hands-on experience examining mineral crystal systems and forms, along with unique occurrences. Finally, we'll discuss the ornamental beauty and value of gems and collector specimens.
Class Notes: Paid parking on SCC campus is required at this time. Visit Parking Services for more information.
Instructor: Andy Buddington
Fee: $40.00
Class Number: 41491
Capacity Remaining: 20
Date(s): 11/2/2026 - 11/9/2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Day(s): M W
Location: Spokane Community College (opens in new tab) MathSci Bldg 27 Rm 0301
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This course will examine current online threats, scams and personal security issues. Class time will be divided between lecture and practical examples such as threat recognition and mitigation tools such as password managers.
Class Notes: Students will need an active SCC login and password. If you have questions please contact the help desk at 509-533-4357. Paid parking is required on SCC campus during this class time. Visit Parking Services for more information.
Instructor: Dan Hillman
Fee: $82.00
Class Number: 41493
Capacity Remaining: 12
Date(s): 10/13/2026 - 10/29/2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Day(s): Tu Th
Location: Spokane Community College (opens in new tab) Main Building 1 Room G126
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Learn the history of sourdough! Students will receive a live culture and the ingredients to "feed" the culture and they do so as they listen to how to care for and store this culture. Students will also receive a handout that includes a recipe for Sourdough Waffles. They will observe the preparation of waffle batter and waffles and are given the opportunity to taste 2-3 versions depending on the flour used.
Class Notes: Sourdough start included. Paid parking not required.
Instructor: Don Burge
Fee: $25.00
Class Number: 41446
Capacity Remaining: 14
Date(s): 9/23/2026 - 9/23/2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Day(s): W
Location: Spokane Community College (opens in new tab) Main Building 1 Room B125
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While learning the history of sourdough, students will observe the preparation, proofing and baking using two variations of flours. Students will be given the opportunity to taste fresh sourdough bread in addition to a bread that uses sourdough for flavor not for leavening. Sourdough 101: Basics is a pre-requisite to enroll.
Class Notes: Paid parking not required.
Instructor: Don Burge
Fee: $20.00
Class Number: 41449
Capacity Remaining: 15
Date(s): 9/30/2026 - 9/30/2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Day(s): W
Location: Spokane Community College (opens in new tab) Main Building 1 Room B122
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Learn the history of Sourdough in this continuation in the sourdough series! Learn how to prepare Sourdough English muffins on your own griddle and gain the know how to prepare sourdough cinnamon rolls like you've never had before. Find out about a new twist called the Culture Proof. Your taste buds will remember this class for a long time. Sourdough 101 Basics is a pre-requisite to enroll.
Class Notes: Paid parking not required.
Instructor: Don Burge
Fee: $20.00
Class Number: 41452
Capacity Remaining: 15
Date(s): 10/7/2026 - 10/7/2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Day(s): W
Location: Spokane Community College (opens in new tab) Main Building 1 Room B122
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What exactly was the "Global War on Terror" and how will the legacy of that conflict continue to shape US and international politics for the future? This course provides a behind-the-headlines reading of the major events driving US foreign policy since 2001, investigating both the broader geopolitical trends and specific crisis points of the past two decades to build an understanding of how GWOT shapes our world today.
Class Notes: Paid parking not required.
Instructor: Dan Bisbee PhD
Fee: $18.00
Class Number: 40789
Capacity Remaining: 19
Date(s): 10/28/2026 - 10/28/2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Day(s): W
Location: Spokane Community College (opens in new tab) Environmental Sciences Building 8 Room 105
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This course takes a look at the history of this unique spirit in order to reveal insights into a web of connections that span across time (Arab scholars in medieval Baghdad to modern global multinational corporations), geography (from the Highlands of Scotland to the cornfields of Kentucky), and social mores (from teetotalers pushing for Prohibition to the speakeasies that thwarted it!). Take an eclectic journey across time and space with a dram of an exquisite beverage.
Class Notes: Alcohol will not be consumed during class time. Class will meet at Trailbreaker Cider, 2204 N Madson Rd. Liberty Lake, WA 99019.
Instructor: Dan Bisbee PhD
Fee: $18.00
Class Number: 40791
Capacity Remaining: 20
Date(s): 10/15/2026 - 10/15/2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Day(s): Th
Location: See Class Note for location information. Arranged
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This course takes a look at the history of this unique spirit in order to reveal insights into a web of connections that span across time (Arab scholars in medieval Baghdad to modern global multinational corporations), geography (from the Highlands of Scotland to the cornfields of Kentucky), and social mores (from teetotalers pushing for Prohibition to the speakeasies that thwarted it!). Take an eclectic journey across time and space with a dram of an exquisite beverage.
Class Notes: Alcohol will not be consumed during class time. Class will meet at Trailbreaker Cider, 2204 N Madson Rd. Liberty Lake, WA 99019.
Instructor: Dan Bisbee PhD
Fee: $18.00
Class Number: 40792
Capacity Remaining: 20
Date(s): 11/12/2026 - 11/12/2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Day(s): Th
Location: See Class Note for location information. Arranged
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Spokane Colleges supports parents who may choose home-based instruction for their children by offering a homeschool introductory course that fulfills one of the four ways to qualify in Washington: completing a qualifying course in home-based education at a postsecondary institution or a vocational-technical institute (RCW 28A.225.010 (4)(a-c). Our parent-qualifying course is designed to be an affordable, convenient, online, self-paced course taught by a homeschool parent who encourages parents just starting their journey. It will build your confidence and arm you with strategies to acquire resources for community connection, learning, assessment, and record-keeping. The course typically takes 3 to 4 hours to complete. A certificate is awarded upon completion.
Fee: $55.00
What to Expect: This class in 100% online, either self-paced or instructor led/moderated. Students have anywhere from 3 weeks - 12 months to complete this course, starting on the date of registration. Check above for duration of access and mode of instruction. Once registered, you will be emailed instructions on how to access your online classroom. Please allow 1-3 business days after registration to receive a classroom invitation. If you don't receive it by then, please contact us as soon as possible.
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