Catch the Wave Fall 2022 Oregon Coast Community College by Oregon Coast Community College

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fall 2022 community ed lineup

Welcome to OCCC! Welcome to Oregon Coast Community College – Lincoln County’s community college – where you will find the education and the support to achieve your goals. Since its founding in 1987, Oregon Coast Community College has been proud to provide “An Ocean of Opportunity” through education. We offer opportunities to older students, high school students, students right out of high school, veterans, working students, parents, and life-long learners. We enroll students interested in transferring to DR. BIRGITTE RYSLINGE universities such as PRESIDENT Oregon State, as well OREGON COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE as those seeking terminal two-year degrees, one-year certificates, training, English for Speakers of Other Languages, and GEDs. The College strives to support students from all situations, including those right out of high school as well as adult learners who are beginning college for the first time or returning after work, family obligations, or other issues paused

their education. In fact, almost one-third of our students are aged 35 or older. If you’re an older learner ready to finish your degree, our student success coaches are eager to talk with you. Schedule an appointment at oregoncoast.edu/ advising. And, as you can see on the pages of this edition of “Catch the Wave,” this fall we are presenting nearly 50 non-credit community education courses for your personal enrichment. Inside, you’ll also find our complete lineup of credit classes for this busy term. Remember, adults aged 60 or better are invited to audit any credit course at OCCC, totally tuition free. All you pay is attention – plus college and course fees, and costs for any required textbooks. I encourage everyone to envision big things as you plan your future and work toward your personal success, whatever that might be. Along with the College’s amazing faculty and staff, I look forward to working with you to build a better future for our students, community, and state. Warm regards,

On the cover Waverly thanks our new Tango instructor, Kanwal, for showing them some steps before classes get rolling.

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LINCOLN CITY 3788 SE High School Dr. 541-996-6222

Important dates College In-Service................ Sept. 12-15 Last Day to Register for Credit Classes...................... Sept. 18 Classes begin.............................. Sept. 19 End of Term................................. Dec. 10 Veterans Day............................... Nov. 11 Thanksgiving...................... Nov. 24 & 25

How to register for Non-Credit Classes Inside this edition of ‘Catch the Wave,’ you’ll find page after page of fun workshops, classes, and events. To view the lineup online, visit oregoncoast.edu/communityed. Alternatively, you can jump direct to our registration form by shooting the QR code below.

Where is my class? In the schedule, you’ll find classes listed as “Newport,”“Lincoln City,” or “Waldport.”This refers to our campus locations. Find the addresses, below.

WALDPORT 3120 Crestline Dr. 541-867-8501

iNaturalist and the Wrack Line This workshop will introduce you to iNaturalist, a free smartphone and online platform that aids users in identifying all manner of plants, animals, and fungi. We will cover how it is currently being used in the Cascade Head Biosphere Reserve in a citizen-science, crowd-sourced, research project. Using the computing power of AI, learn how you can aid science in studying what is washing ashore at the high tide line of the beach, and how it relates to changes to our ocean and climate. The Wrack Line Project is an initiative of the Coastal Climate Change + Community Art Science and Tradition Project (4CASTproject.org), a partnership between OSU Marine Studies Initiative, USFS, ODFW, The Nature Conservancy, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and the Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative. The course will be co-presented by Paul Robertson, MSc, Staff Scientist & Project and Communication Manager for the Cascade Head Biosphere, and Will Cotton, with the Oregon Coast Aquarium. INSTRUCTOR: PAUL ROBERTSON & WILL COTTON WED., SEPT. 28 & FIELD TRIP SAT, OCT. 1 | 6:30 - 8 PM & 10 - NOON | FREE LINCOLN CITY

Holiday Cookies with Michelle Ready to bake holiday cookies that will wow your family and friends? Join Michelle Mausen, owner of My Petite Sweet in Lincoln City and Newport, for an afternoon in the kitchen, learning how to mix, bake, and decorate like a pro. INSTRUCTOR: MICHELLE MAUSEN SUN, NOV. 6 | 2 - 3:30 PM $25 | MATERIALS FEE $10 1654 N. COAST HIGHWAY | NEWPORT

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Mahjongg An exciting tile game that came to the U.S.A. in the 1920s, Mahjongg is played by four players, each striving independently to create a successful hand from 152 tiles. The class will be taught to National Mahjongg League (bet you didn’t know there was one!) standards. After a couple of classes, we will be learning as we play. Class size limited to 8. INSTRUCTOR: BARBARA BUSH TUE, OCT. 4 - NOV. 8 | 2 - 4 PM | $60 | MATERIALS FEE $20 LINCOLN CITY

Do you find yourself listening to an odd chirp while walking or gardening? Are you fascinated by the random rustlings in the bushes? Do you notice and enjoy the birds in your world, but wish you knew more about these clever and busy neighbors? This is just the class for you! Participants will learn how birds behave so it will be easier to find, watch, and identify the type you are seeing. Bird identification, adaptions, and habitat will be introduced. Birds of the Oregon Coast will be our focus during this two-week class. Participants will have access to bird guides and binoculars and will learn how to use them. The final session of the class will be a field trip to identify birds in the area. INSTRUCTORS: CAREN WILLOUGHBY & LAURA DOYLE TUE & THURS., SEPT. 20 - SEPT. 29 1:30 - 3 PM | $40 | MATERIALS FEE $10 LINCOLN CITY

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Fundamentals of Mindfulness

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This brand-new-for-’22 offering presents concepts and skills of engaged mindfulness. It explores the practical skills of mindfulness. Workshop content will include practicing seated, walking, and standing meditation, body scanning, and stretching or yoga activities. The sessions will feature group discussion of the activities and hand-out materials, along with on-site personal consultation with the instructor. Upon successfully completing this course, students will have learned how to apply mindfulness in all areas of daily living. The benefits of a regular mindfulness practice include: • Affect tolerance (less stress, worry and anger) • Equanimity • Better concentration and mental clarity • Happier relationships • Improved coping & personal health management INSTRUCTOR: GARY ARFSTROM TUE, OCT. 4 - OCT. 25 | 6 - 7:30 PM | $75 NEWPORT

Car-Fit Event with AARP

Before the End of Life

This is a free outdoor workshop offered by AARP Driver Safety. The purpose of this event is for participants to bring their cars to the event and meet with technical advisors who will assist each driver in making necessary adjustments to their cars to enhance safety. These adjustments could include mirror settings, seat settings, steering wheel adjustments, head restraints, lap belts, and more. As it is held outdoors by necessity, this event is weather-dependent and may be canceled with short notice. There is no charge to participants for this event. TUE, OCT. 4 | 1 PM | NEWPORT TUE, OCT. 11 | 1 PM | LINCOLN CITY

Have you updated addresses for your beneficiaries with banks and agencies? Who knows where your storage unit or lockbox are? Many folks have a will and most have a game plan in their mind, but whether they have shared these with family members or executors is often a question. Instructor Barbara Bush notes, “the best deaths I have seen are when the business of end-of-life matters are taken care of by you.” Information on property decisions, material goods, executor duties, celebrations, getting your family involved with positivity….and so many more topics will be covered in this open-format course. INSTRUCTOR: BARBARA BUSH THURS., OCT. 13 & OCT. 20 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | $30 | NEWPORT TUE, OCT. 11 & OCT. 18 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | $30 | LINCOLN CITY

AARP Smart Driver Course This is the AARP flagship course that addresses how changes have impacted the way seniors should be driving. This course qualifies participants for a mandatory discount from their auto insurance premiums. ODOT requires a total of six (6) hours of instructional time to be eligible for a certificate of completion. We ask AARP participants for $20 to cover the cost of materials ($25 for non-members). This fee will be paid at the start of the class to the instructor. Participants should bring a drink and a sack lunch on the day of class. TUE, SEPT. 20 | 8:30 AM - 4 PM | MATERIALS FEE INFO, ABOVE NEWPORT TUE, SEPT. 27 | 8:30 AM - 4 PM | MATERIALS FEE INFO, ABOVE LINCOLN CITY

Zen Meditation Just below the chatter of our minds lies the deep pool of tranquility. Do you know it? Would you like to? INSTRUCTOR: JOE ARMENIO SESSION 1: MON., WED. & FRI, OCT. 3, 5 & 7 | 5:30 - 7 PM $35 | NEWPORT SESSION 2: MON., WED. & FRI, OCT. 17, 19 & 21 | 5:30 - 7 PM $35 | NEWPORT

Guitar with Richard Paris In this, one of the most-popular classes in the lineup of OCCC Community Ed offerings, beginning and intermediate students receive group instruction as well as one-on-one instruction at times, according to musical interests and level of ability. Come to your first class with a favorite song in mind - one you’ve always wished you could play. By the end of the class, Richard will have you strumming it happily. This method keeps students interested, which is key to maintain motivation. Class size limited to 12. INSTRUCTOR: RICHARD PARIS THURS., SEPT. 22 - DEC. 1 | 6 - 8 PM | $75 NO CLASS NOV. 24 LINCOLN CITY

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Astrology 101 Astrology 101 is a course designed to offer the student a clear path to understanding, reading, and interpreting, the Western Astrological Chart. Astrology is the most popular metaphysical science of the day and helps students gain greater knowledge and understanding of themselves, and those around them. Upon completing the course, students will be able to identify and weave together the four components that make up a chart (planets, signs, houses & aspects). INSTRUCTOR: LAURA L. RAMSEY TUE, OCT. 4 - NOV. 1 | 10 - 11 AM | $40 LINCOLN CITY

Creativity Boot Camp

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Do you ever say to yourself: “I wish I were more creative”? Creativity is a learnable skill, and amping up your creative thinking skillset can help you better problem-solve at work and at home. Embark on a creative journey with The Creativity Boot Camp, a short two-hour class to give you the tools you need to enter a more creative mindset. In this class, you learn what creativity is, and what foundational skills and experiences you’ll need to grow your own creativity. You’ll learn tools and exercises to train your mind to think more creatively. You’ll also learn how lead a group brainstorming session. Attendees will come away with a set of information sheets and worksheets to continue their creative journey. Instructor Paul Schuytema has worked as an entrepreneur, economic developer, writer, teacher, software developer, computer game designer, concert promoter, musician, and creativity trainer. He taught the Creativity Boot Camp at the international Game Developers Conference for over a dozen years and was a presenter at the World Creativity Symposium at Wake Forest University. INSTRUCTOR: PAUL SCHUYTEMA WED., OCT. 19 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | $45 | LINCOLN CITY THURS., OCT. 20 | 5:30 -7:30 PM | $45 | NEWPORT

Introductory Gyotaku Gyotaku is the Japanese art of fish printing. At its core Gyotaku uses the actual fish to achieve a detailed image of the specimen. During this introductory two-hour session, students will gain an appreciation of the art’s history, print a variety of fish species, and learn techniques to paint fish eyes. This workshop is technique driven and focuses on refining each print through critiquing and reviewing each print. Participants should come with a spirit of adventure and anticipation. INSTRUCTOR: BRUCE KOIKE WED., SEPT. 21 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | $20 | $30 MATERIALS FEE | NEWPORT WED., OCT. 12 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | $20 | $30 MATERIALS FEE | LINCOLN CITY

Advanced Techniques of Gyotaku This advanced class is designed for those individuals who have previously enrolled in the introductory Gyotaku course taught by the instructor. During this advanced, hands-on course, participants will warm up by creating multiple prints before integrating additional elements onto their prints. This class is technique driven, and potentially involve printing of botanicals, multiple fish and creating rocky habitat. bruce koike INSTRUCTOR: BRUCE KOIKE photo WED., SEPT. 28 | 4:30 - 7:30 PM | $30 | $30 MATERIALS FEE NEWPORT WED., OCT. 19 | 4:30 - 7:30 PM | $30 | $30 MATERIALS FEE LINCOLN CITY

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Watercolor

Bespoke Bookbinding II

Students will learn and practice skills in watercolor painting. We’ll practice using different tools and techniques to create layering effects for depth in subjects inspired by nature, and we’ll focus on skills for painting outdoors or in a travel journal. Over the 4 weeks, we’ll add techniques to build up to one or two final paintings, per student’s choice. Class studio time includes group reflection and instructor support and feedback to improve skills. Request a materials list from OCCC, or purchase a complete kit from the instructor for additional fee as listed below. INSTRUCTOR: JEN HERNANDEZ THURS., SEPT. 22 - OCT. 13 | 10 - 11:30 AM | NEWPORT $85 | $25 MATERIALS FEE

More bespoke Bookinding! In this class, we’ll practice some more artistic bookbinding techniques including starbooks, rebinding old book covers, soft cover binding (longstitch) and accordion books. No previous experience necessary, class is for beginner bookbinders, need not have taken Bookbinding I. Request a materials list from OCCC, or purchase a complete kit from the instructor for additional fee as listed below. INSTRUCTOR: JEN HERNANDEZ THURS., OCT. 20 - NOV. 10 | 10 - 11:30 AM | NEWPORT $65 | $35 MATERIALS FEE

Bespoke Bookbinding I Create your own sketchbooks and journals in Bespoke Bookbinding for Beginners. In this class, students will learn basic binding methods, design, and craft their own covers, and create 4 completely unique handbound books that can be used for journals or sketchbooks. Request a materials list from OCCC, or purchase a complete kit from the instructor for additional fee as listed below. INSTRUCTOR: JEN HERNANDEZ THURS., SEPT. 22 - OCT. 13 1 - 2:30 PM | NEWPORT $65 | $35 MATERIALS FEE

Gouache Create whimsical illustrations and paintings with gouache, a water-based medium that layers like acrylic and dries with a matte finish. Perfect for children’s illustrations, cards, and small paintings, this medium can bring to life all kinds of wondrous imaginings. This is a beginner-friendly class with live instruction on materials and techniques. Students can expect to end the class with at least 2 finished paintings. Request a materials list from OCCC, or purchase a complete kit from the instructor for additional fee as listed below. INSTRUCTOR: JEN HERNANDEZ THURS., OCT. 20 - NOV. 10 | 1 - 2:30 PM | NEWPORT $65 | $25 MATERIALS FEE

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Tiny Mosaic: Tidepool Create a small tidepool mosaic to brighten your home. We’ll use colorful stained glass on a 6” upcycled tile base. Using a template of a sea star or anemone, you’ll learn two methods that allow you to decide if you’ll grout later or skip it, your choice! Grouting demo in class and video link so you can do that part at home with confidence. All materials and use of tools included (take home provided grout). Class size limited to 10. INSTRUCTOR: JOANNE DASCHEL SAT, OCT. 22 | 10 - 3 PM | $85 LINCOLN CITY

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Visionary Painting with Wrenna Monet Lincoln County artist Wrenna Monet has studied all over the world, experimenting with different painting techniques under the tutelage of masters of surrealism, realism, and portraiture. After studying at the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art, where she learned the old masters’ techniques of painting with light in the “Mischtenik,” she undertook her own alchemy - combining her techniques and experimenting to see what fit best for her. She has come up with her own mixed media process using multiple media, but for this workshop will be working with acrylics as the base medium to guide you on your own journey to take home with you, and for you to take your art to the next level. Wrenna’s work has been shown in galleries worldwide, and she is an international live performance painter at festivals, events and private shows. Her work is owned my several celebrities and is featured on best-selling book covers on Amazon. Before the pandemic, Wrenna personally delivered a piece to the boxer Mike Tyson in California. In this workshop you will: -Learn what visionary art is, how it is changing the world of art and how to be a painter. wrenna monet -Learn how to create a drawing for a template to create a visionary painting. -How to lay a foundation for your template to bring your visions and ideas to life. -Learn painting etiquette, blending, brushes, glazing techniques, transparencies, layering, and mix media techniques. -How to heal through self-expression by creating art in some of the old masters’ techniques of painting. -How to create a sacred space to start painting at home, how to paint with light, and how to allow the painting to paint itself. Note: All registrants will be provided with a materials list. There are numerous items on the list; to request a list prior to registration, simply call OCCC at 541-994-4166. INSTRUCTOR: WRENNA MONET TUE, OCT. 11 - NOV. 15 | 4-7PM | $90 | $7 MATERIALS FEE NEWPORT

General Drawing Skills New or returning to drawing and art making? This course will help facilitate fundamental drawing skills that can be used to have fun, make fine art drawings as well prep work for painting projects. We will go over tone, perspective, basic design & composition as well drawing from life. The year 2022 marks the sixth year Sean has taught his drawing classes at OCCC. Come see why so many students keep asking him to come back! Recommended tools: a basic drawing kit, ruler and a pad of drawing paper is a good idea. A #2 pencil and printer paper will work, too. INSTRUCTOR: SEAN HOLLENHORS SAT, OCT. 8 - NOV. 5 | 10:30 - 12:30 PM | $50 WALDPORT

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Estate Plans: Wills and Trusts

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Will your estate plan cause pain and dissent in your family? This short course will address fundamental issues involved in creating an effective estate plan. The class teaches you the strategies needed for effective management of your assets as you age (including during periods of incapacity), and guidelines for the appropriate disposition of assets upon death. Content of the class involves a discussion of the use of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives. We will also consider questions of planning that include IRA’s and other retirement assets. INSTRUCTOR: BRIAN HAGGERTY TUE, OCT. 11 - OCT. 25 | 9 - 11 AM | $35 NEWPORT

Are you tired of renting? Come take a short course to help prepare you to buy your own home instead of paying someone else’s mortgage. The first half of the class will cover basics on what is needed for the mortgage process- monthly income, credit, and how much money is needed to get into a home of your own. The second half of the class will focus on how to pick the best home for you and what to look for to best fit your needs. INSTRUCTOR: KAMILE MELTON AND HANNAH KATZ WED., SEPT. 21 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | $15 LINCOLN CITY

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Lincoln City Parks and Rec: Intro to Wellness

Intro to Wellness! The Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Department invites new attendees to learn about the many wellness opportunities offered at the Lincoln City Community Center. Join us on October 22 for a two-hour exploration workout and class sample of dry land and aquatic fitness classes. The first hour will be dedicated to Strength & Balance and Gentle Yoga and the second hour will be making waves in the pool with an Aqua Shallow and Aqua Deep workout. Participants will need to come prepared for both sets of classes, all other equipment is provided. HOST: LINCOLN CITY PARKS AND REC SAT, OCT. 22 | 9 AM - NOON | $10 LINCOLN CITY COMMUNITY CENTER

Basics of Beekeeping Come and learn the basics of beekeeping for beginners such as beekeeping vocabulary, hive equipment, protective gear, where to find help and resources, and challenges and opportunities. The Central Coast Beekeepers will bring in equipment, but no live bees. Members of the club will also attend and be available for a Q&A session at the end of the class. INSTRUCTOR: JUDI IRVING WED., OCT. 26 | 2 - 5 PM | $25 NEWPORT

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Beginning Knitting This is a class for the brand-new knitter and for anyone who wants to refresh their skills. You will learn to cast on, work knit and purl stitches, work increase and decrease stitches, bind off, read a knitting pattern, and dye wool yarn using Kool-Aid and a microwave oven. We will talk about sources of information about knitting patterns, techniques, tools, and materials, and how to choose yarn for a project. Finally, you will learn how to use blocking to give your projects a professional appearance. The class project will be knitting a pair of fingerless mitts (or another project of your choice). Class size limited to 8. INSTRUCTOR: RACHEL YODER THURSDAYS, OCT. 6 - 20 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM $45 | MATERIALS FEE $10 LINCOLN CITY

Intermediate Knitting This is a class for knitters with basic skills (cast on, bind off, knit stitch, purl stitch) who want to build on those skills. You will learn about alternative methods for casting on, and where each is useful; using knit and purl stitches to create texture; how to knit cables; knitting in the round using a circular needle and using double-pointed needles (useful for making hats and socks); following knitting patterns and charts; and using increases and decreases to shape knitting. The class project will be a knitted hat or cowl, incorporating cables, textured stitches, and shaping (or other project of your choice). Students are encouraged to buy their own yarn for this class (approximately 100 g of worsted weight wool, wool blend, or good quality acrylic in any color). Class size limited of 10. INSTRUCTOR: RACHEL YODER THURS., NOV. 3 - 17 | 5:30-7:30 PM $45 | MATERIALS FEE $10 LINCOLN CITY

The Perennial Garden: Year-After-Year Beauty Interested in a garden that comes back year after year with a minimum of fuss? Want to know about plants that a proven success record in our coastal climate? Did you know that the fall is the best time to plant perennials? Come join local Master Gardeners and learn the tips and tricks to a beautiful ornamental garden including their favorite perennial gems! INSTRUCTORS: MARY JANE BONELITZ & CATHI BLOCK WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 | 10 - 11:30 AM | $20 LINCOLN CITY

Be a Successful Dahlia Grower Come join a local Master Gardener Julie Moore and learn everything you want to know about being a successful dahlia grower. Julie is a renown, award winning dahlia grower and has her own dahlia business in Otis. Bring all your questions and aspirations about dahlias and meet Julie in the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at the edge of the OCCC Lincoln City campus parking lot. We will adjourn to a room in the college to talk dahlias. INSTRUCTOR: JULIE MOORE TUESDAY, SEPT. 20 | 10 AM - NOON | FREE LINCOLN CITY

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Basic Photography Bring your camera and camera manuals (if you have them) to this informative class. It will provide a better understanding of the following: image quality settings, shutter releases, focusing modes, area of the frame, flash modes, white balance, metering modes, the exposure triangle, and histograms. Each area will be explained, and you will find these camera settings on your cameras. Participants will have time to explore their camera setting in the classroom and /or outside. This course will also touch on general composition and lighting. INSTRUCTOR: JEFFERY COX TUESDAY, SEPT. 27 | 1 - 4 PM | $35 WALDPORT

Smartphone Photography This course will give you the basics for whatever type of smartphone you may have. Please bring your phone to class. The general settings of most camera phones with be covered with time for students to explore these settings. This course will also address composition as well as photography fundamentals such as exposure, f-stops, shutter speed and more. Then we will cover various camera modes, including portrait mode (location, lighting, plus more) and landscape photography. Accessories for camera phones will also be discussed. INSTRUCTOR: JEFFERY COX TUESDAY, SEPT. 20 | 1 - 4 PM | $25 WALDPORT

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Digital Photography: The Basics Learn about the use of the mode dial, and the different menus. Learn the meaning of the camera icons and how to use them properly to take different types of photos. Learn how to transfer photographs to a computer. Learn basic photo composition and creative uses of a digital camera for taking portraits, landscapes, wildlife photography, documentation of current events and much more. Saturday field trip optional. INSTRUCTOR: PAUL CALKINS THURS., SEPT. 29 - OCT. 13 & SAT OCT. 8 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | $50 LINCOLN CITY

Digital Photography: Beyond the Basics Learn about the use of the mode dial, and the different menus. Learn the meaning of the camera icons and how to use them properly to take different types of photos. Learn how to transfer photographs to a computer. Learn basic photographic composition and the types of creative uses of a digital camera for taking portraits, landscapes, wildlife photography, documentation of current events and much more. Saturday field trip optional. INSTRUCTOR: PAUL CALKINS THURS., OCT. 20 - NOV. 3 & SAT OCT. 29 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | $50 LINCOLN CITY

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Real Estate Brokers License

Beginning Ceramics General introduction to fundamental ceramic skills and clay experience to foster artistic growth. Students will learn techniques for hand building without the use of the potter’s wheel. Topics include methods of pinch, coil, and slab construction, applying glaze and introduction to loading and firing an electric kiln. Two classes per week for four weeks, 8 sessions total. Students may have additional studio time within our regular business hours or on Tuesday nights from 5pm-9pm, for the duration of the course. Class is held at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Students purchase their own clay and tools at a cost of $35, on the first day of class. INSTRUCTOR: ANDREA PARIS TUE & THURS., SEPT. 20 - NOV. 10 | 1 - 3 PM | $90 | MATERIALS FEE $35 LINCOLN CITY CULTURAL CENTER

Have you tried studying independently (and alone) for your Real Estate Broker’s License test? All too often, independent study grinds on for months and months longer than you planned. This class is designed to keep you and your classmates on track, week in and week out, as you work as a group and independently towards preparing to successfully take your Real Estate Broker License test. Start in September and take your test before the end of Fall! There are cheaper independent study programs available. This course, though, proves the reliable axiom that one gets what one pays for. The first class will start Thursday, September 29 and will meet each Thursday night from 5:30-8:30 for 10 weeks. December 8 will be the last Thursday class, and there will be one Saturday class on December 10 from 9-5. The Saturday class is a review day. THURS., SEPT. 29 - DEC. 8 & SAT, DEC. 10 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | $600 NO CLASS THURS., NOV. 24 LIVE, VIA ZOOM

Real Estate Property Managers This course introduces the Oregon real estate property manager to licensing laws and rules including statutes within ORS696 pertaining to property management and OAR863. The course is designed to get you prepared to take the State of Oregon Property Manager License Exam. This is the fastest way to qualify to take the exam, which covers the role of property managers, tenant relations, fair housing, lease agreements and more. You must attend all evening class sessions and have online capacity to complete the self-study portion of this course. Students who pass this course are prepared to take the proctored Oregon Property Manager License exam, which is a required step to becoming a licensed property manager through the State or Oregon. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to describe real estate laws and rules that protect the Oregon consumer in need of property management services provided by a licensed property manager. This course is taught by an experienced Property Manager. For additional information call 503-551-4467. All materials provided. TUE, OCT. 4 - NOV. 15 | 6 - 8 PM | $550 LIVE, VIA ZOOM

Argentine Tango Learn and practice Argentine Tango. Argentine Tango is a social dance enjoyed by people all over the world. Eight two-hour classes offered in two locations, Lincoln City and Newport. Participants have the option to attend at either location. No partner required. Please wear smoothsoled shoes or wool socks. INSTRUCTORS: KANWAL SACHDEVA & MICAELA ZIMMERMAN THURS., OCT. 6 - DEC. 1 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | $75 (No class Nov. 24) OCCC CENTRAL COUNTY CAMPUS | NEWPORT INSTRUCTORS: KANWAL SACHDEVA & KRISTA EDDY TUESDAYS, OCT. 4 - NOV. 29 (No class Oct. 25) 6:30 - 8:30 PM | $75 LINCOLN CITY CULTURAL CENTER

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Anti-Racism Study Group Wanting to learn more about how to be an anti-racist? Wishing you could join a book group? Join us in reading a couple of books on anti-racism! Over the 10 weeks of class, we’ll start by reading Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm and then The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee. We’ll meet over zoom for 2 hours a week on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 8pm beginning on September 22 and ending on December 8th. Participants will read approximately two chapters each week (about 30 or so pages per week) in preparation for the week’s class. Questions will be provided to focus the reading and enhance the discussions. The objective is to have an honest discussion about racism from both institutional and individual perspectives. This class is appropriate for both seasoned learners or newbies to the practice of anti-racism. Participants will be responsible for obtaining both books and are expected to attend all meetings. INSTRUCTOR: DR. FRANKI TRUJILLO-DALBEY TUE, SEPT. 27 - NOV. 29 | 6 - 8 PM | $40 | LIVE, VIA ZOOM

Food As Medicine: Herbal Honey + Oxymels Many medicinal herbs are tasty and can be prepared as food rather than what many typically think of as medicine. The herbs this class will cover are GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and have been utilized as food plants or culinary herbs for centuries. Participants will learn how to craft an Herbal Honey and an Oxymel utilizing wild, and/or organically grown herbs and foods. Everyone will go home with some Herbal Honey and a jar of Oxymel. A handout with detailed instructions and recipes is included. INSTRUCTOR: FRANCES O’HALLORAN TUE, OCT. 25 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | $20 | MATERIALS FEE $25 NEWPORT

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Topical Herbal Medicine Herbal Body Oils, Lotion Bars + Scrubs Herbal Oils are delightful for soothing skin irritations, wounds, dry skin, inflammation, and a variety of other challenges. Botanical infused oils act to extract and preserve the medicinal properties of plants, providing a convenient & pleasurable form of topical application. Participants will learn how to craft an herbal infused medicinal oil which can then be used to make numerous herbal healing products. This class will craft our Herbal oil into a Lotion bar and a Body scrub. Everyone will go home with some of our co-created Herbal delights. A handout with detailed instructions and recipes is included. 2 Continuing Education Credits ( CE’s ) for Body Workers. INSTRUCTOR: FRANCES O’HALLORAN TUE, DEC. 6 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | $20 | MATERIALS FEE $25 NEWPORT

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instructor STAFF STAFF STAFF ERDMANN, TREVOR O. ERDMANN, TREVOR O. MILLER-MORGAN, TIMOTHY CLIFFORD, KEVIN

art

course # title days time ART102-Z1 UNDERSTANDING VISUAL ARTS F 9:00AM-10:40AM ART131A-Z1 DRAWING I W 1:00PM-3:20PM ART231A-Z1 DRAWING II W 1:00PM-3:20PM ART181A-Z1 PAINTING I MW 5:30PM-8:05PM ART281A-Z1 PAINTING II MW 5:30PM-8:05PM

location CC-032 or Zoom NC-220 NC-220 CC-174 or Online CC-174 or Online

course # title days time ASL101-Z1 FIRST YEAR AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I TR 5:30PM-7:10PM

location Zoom

instructor OTSUKI, SACHIKO GOOS, JULIA GOOS, JULIA GOOS, JULIA GOOS, JULIA

american sign language

instructor KARGBO, JUNIOR

adult basic skills

See page 18 for listing of GED and ESOL programs.

biology course # BI101-Z1

title days time BIOLOGY MW 9:00AM-10:20AM BI101-Z1 LAB MW 10:30AM-11:50AM BI143-Z1 HABITATS: FRESH WATER BIOLOGY TR 9:00AM-10:15AM BI143 LAB TR 10:30AM-11:45AM BI211-Z1 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY TR 8:30AM-10:15AM BI211-Z1 LAB TR 10:30AM-12:10PM BI231-Z1 HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I MW 11:30AM-12:45PM BI231-Z1 LAB MW 10:00AM-11:15AM BI231-Z2 HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I MW 11:30AM-12:45PM BI231-Z2 LAB MW 8:30AM-9:45AM

location CC-062 CC-233 NC-217 NC-217 CC-062 CC-236 CC-062 CC-236 CC-062 CC-236

instructor MANN, MARION E. MANN, MARION E. MANN, MARION E. MANN, MARION E. FISHER, MATTHEW R. FISHER, MATTHEW R. FISHER, MATTHEW R. FISHER, MATTHEW R. FISHER, MATTHEW R. FISHER, MATTHEW R.

course # BA101-Z1 BA111-Z1

location Online Online

instructor FLORES, ALBERTO M. FLORES, ALBERTO M.

business

title INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING

days TBD TBD

time TBD TBD

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business, continued course # title days time BA205-Z1 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION USING TECHNOLOGY TBD TBD EC201-Z1 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS: MICROECONOMICS TBD TBD

location Online Online

instructor FLORES, ALBERTO M. NOBLE, TONY B.

course # CH221-Z1

title days time GENERAL CHEMISTRY I WF 8:00AM-9:45AM CH221 LAB F 10:00AM-12:20PM

location CC-233 CC-233

instructor STAFF, STAFF STAFF, STAFF

course # title days time CG100-Z1 COLLEGE SURVIVAL AND SUCCESS TBD TBD CG100-Z2 COLLEGE SURVIVAL AND SUCCESS W 5:30PM-7:20PM CG131-Z1 CAREERS IN AVIATION W 2:30PM-3:15PM

location Online CC-049 or Zoom Online

course # title days time COMM111-Z1 PUBLIC SPEAKING TBD TBD COMM111-Z2 PUBLIC SPEAKING TR 10:30AM-12:10PM

location Online CC-062

instructor BISHOP, JANICE M. TRUJILLO-DALBEY, FRANKI

course # title days time CAS133-Z1 BASIC COMPUTER SKILL/MS OFFICE TBD TBD

location Online

instructor HIATT, JONATHAN

course # title days time CS160-Z1 EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE MW 5:30PM-7:50PM CS260-Z1 DATA STRUCTURES TBD TBD

location Zoom Online

instructor VIRASAK, SISI VIRASAK, SISI

course # ECE121-Z1 ECE196-Z1 ED120-Z1 ED124-Z1

location CC-032 or Zoom or Online Online CC-032 or Zoom or Online CC-032 or Zoom or Online

instructor JUAREZ, OSCAR STAFF JUAREZ, OSCAR JUAREZ, OSCAR

location Online

instructor NOBLE, TONY B.

chemistry

college skills

instructor NEIMANN, THERESA PARKS, CAROLE GETTER, CHUCK

communication

computer applications computer science

early childhood education

title OBSERVATION AND GUIDANCE I TEAMING AND COMMUNICATION IN ECE SETTINGS INTRODUCTION TO EARLY EDUCATION AND FAMILY MULTICULTURAL PRACTICES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD ED

economics course # title

days R TBD T T

time 5:00PM-6:15PM TBD 5:30PM - 6:45PM 4:00PM - 5:15PM

days time EC201-Z1 PRIN ECON: MICROECONOMICS TBD TBD

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education course # title days time ED100-Z1 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION CAREERS TBD TBD ED251-Z1 OVERVIEW OF EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS MW 5:30PM- 6:45PM MTH211-Z1 FOUNDATIONS OF ELEMENTARY MATH I MW 3:00PM-5:05PM

location Online Zoom CC-249 or Zoom

instructor HARPER, THERESA HARPER, THERESA WILLIAMS, ALISON

course # title days time EMS105-Z1 EMT PART I MW 6:00PM-9:20PM

location NC-123 or Zoom

instructor MILLER, MICHELLE

course # title days time G201-Z1 EARTH MATERIALS AND TECTONICS TR 2:00PM - 4:35PM

location CC-233

instructor BERNHARDT, GILBERT T.

title days time location STRESS AND HUMAN HEALTH TBD TBD Online HEALTH AND FITNESS FOR LIFE TBD TBD Online *CO-REGISTRATION INTO PE295 REQUIRED

instructor MARKEL, JEANNE RICHARDSON, OLLIE

emergency medical services geology health course # HE242-Z1 HE295-Z1

history

course # title days time HST101-Z1 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION: ANCIENT TO MEDIEVAL M 11:30AM-12:40PM HST201-Z1 HISTORY OF THE US TO 1840 M 1:00PM-2:10PM

location CC-032 or Zoom or Online CC-032 or Zoom or Online

instructor JACKSON, TUCKER JACKSON, TUCKER

japanese culture

course # title days time location instructor JPN261A-Z1 JAPANESE CULTURE T 6:00PM-7:10PM CC-047 or Zoom OTSUKI, SACHIKO

library course # LIB101-Z1

title LIBRARY RESEARCH AND BEYOND: Find, Select and Cite

days TBD

time TBD

location Online

instructor ADOLF, DARCI L.

literature

course # title days time ENG230-Z1 ENVIRONMENTAL LITERATURE MW 5:30PM-7:10PM

location CC-249 or Zoom

instructor LASK, PAUL

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mathematics course # title days time MTH60-Z1 INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA - FIRST TERM R 10:30AM-12:50PM MTH65-Z1 INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA- SECOND TERM TR 10:30AM-12:10PM MTH65L-Z1 INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA- SECOND TERM LAB TR 9:30AM-10:15AM MTH95-Z1 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA TR 5:30PM-7:35PM MTH98-Z1 MATH LITERACY TBD TBD MTH105-Z1 MATH IN SOCIETY TBD TBD MTH105L-Z1 MATH IN SOCIETY LAB TBD TBD MTH111-Z1 COLLEGE ALGEBRA TR 5:30PM-7:35PM MTH112-Z1 ELEMENTARY FUNCTIONS TRIG TR 1:00PM-3:05PM MTH211-Z1 FOUNDATIONS OF ELEMENTARY MATH I MW 3:00PM-5:05PM MTH252-Z1 CALCULUS II TR 5:30PM-7:05PM

location CC-032 CC-047 CC-047 CC-048 Online Online Online CC-049 or Online CC-048 or Online CC-249 or Zoom CC-249 or Zoom

instructor BURAK, MARGE TILSON, MURRAY TILSON, MURRAY TILSON, MURRAY WILLIAMS, ALISON WILLIAMS, ALISON WILLIAMS, ALISON FLEMING, JENNIFER FLEMING, JENNIFER WILLIAMS, ALISON WILLIAMS, ALISON

course # title days time NCMA101-Z1 BODY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION I MW 9:00AM-10:40AM NCMA102-Z1 CLINICAL PROCEDURES I T 9:00AM-2:55PM

location CC-047 or Zoom NC-211

instructor BARTON, LYNN NIELSEN-LIMES, INGER

course # title days time MP111-Z1 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY TBD TBD

location Online

instructor REANEY, BONNIE

course # title days time MUS105-Z1 MUSIC APPRECIATION THROUGH LISTENING TR 3:30PM-4:45PM MUS191P-Z1 CLASS PIANO I TR 1:00PM-2:15PM MUS191-Z1 CLASS GUITAR I TR 1:00PM-2:15PM MUS220A-Z1 CONCERT CHOIR I TR 11:30AM-12:45PM

location CC-179 CC-179 CC-179 CC-179

instructor SCOVILLE, MARY LEE SCOVILLE, MARY LEE SCOVILLE, MARY LEE SCOVILLE, MARY LEE

course # NUR101-Z1 NUR141-Z1

title CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING

days TBA MR

time TBA 9:00AM-11:35AM

location Online/CC-265 CC-249 or Zoom

NUR241-Z1

CARE OF PATIENTS WITH COMPLEX HEALTH PROBLEMS

9:00AM-11:35AM

CC-271 or Zoom

medical assistant

medical terminology music

nursing

T 8:00AM-5:00PM

CC-271/249/049

instructor BARTON, LYNN R. CAWLEY, MEGAN & SKYE, WILLOW CAWLEY, MEGAN & SKYE, WILLOW

nutrition

course # title days time FN225-Z1 NUTRITION TBD TBD

location Online

instructor ORTON, ALESHA

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physical education course # PE141A-Z1 PE247-Z1 PE295-Z1

title days time location DISC GOLF MW 4:00PM - 5:15PM CC-O47/Disc Golf Course SURFING TBD TBD Online/Beach/Newport Aq Ctr HEALTH AND FITNESS FOR LIFE LAB TBD TBD Online *CO-REGISTRATION INTO HE295 REQUIRED

instructor RICHARDSON, OLLIE V. RICHARDSON, OLLIE V. RICHARDSON, OLLIE

psychology

course # title days time PSY201A-Z1 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY - PART 1 TBD TBD PSY201A-Z2 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY - PART 1 TBD TBD

location Online Online

instructor MARKEL, JEANNE C. LAUGHLIN, RICK E.

reading

course # title days time location instructor IRW115-Z1 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE READING AND COMPOSITION T R 1:00PM - 3:35PM CC-047 STAFF, STAFF RD115-Z1 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE READING TBD TBD Online HARPER, THERESA

sociology

course # title days time SOC206-Z1 SOCIAL PROBLEMS MW 3:30PM-5:10PM

location NC-124 or Zoom or Online

instructor PUTTMAN, KIMBERLY

spanish

course # title days time location instructor SPA101-Z1 FIRST YEAR SPANISH - FIRST TERM MWF 11:30AM-12:45PM Online ROJAS, FERNANDO

writing course # WR115-Z1 WR121-Z1 WR121-Z2 WR121-Z3 WR122-Z1 WR122-Z2 WR242-Z1

title INTRODUCTION TO EXPOSITORY WRITING ENGLISH COMPOSITION ENGLISH COMPOSITION ENGLISH COMPOSITION ENGLISH COMPOSITION ENGLISH COMPOSITION CREATIVE WRITING (POETRY)

days TBD MW TBA MW MW TBD MW

time TBD 1:00PM-2:45PM TBA 11:00AM-12:35PM 1:00PM-2:40PM TBD 10:30AM-12:10PM

location Online CC-048 or Zoom Online LC-124 Zoom or Online Online CC-048

instructor GASPAR, KAI MISITI, PATRICK J. TICE, KIRK LASK, PAUL GASPAR, KAI TICE, KIRK MISITI, PATRICK

OCCC Statement of Non-Discrimination Oregon Coast Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or religion in its programs and activities. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Andres Oroz 400 SE College Way Newport, OR 97366 541-867-8511 andres.oroz@oregoncoast.edu

Joy Gutknecht, Director of Human Resources 400 SE College Way Newport, OR 97366 541-867-8515 joy.gutknecht@oregoncoast.edu

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Oregon Coast Community College provides reasonable accommodation. If you desire reasonable accommodation, please contact the Vice President of Student Affairs and Section 504 Compliance Officer (400 SE College Way, Newport, OR 97366) at 541-867-8511 or at access@oregoncoast.edu.

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GED & ESOL Schedules Now is the time to get your GED diploma!

Fall 2022 GED & ESOL Schedule OCCC offers GED preparation classes each term, with flexible online and in-person options. The classes cost $20 per term. To get started, you will attend a required orientation and take a placement test.

GED

GED Math 1 Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-8:20 PM Held at Newport and on Zoom

GED Math 2 Tuesdays & Thursdays • 5:30-8:20 PM online GED Language Arts Mondays & Wednesdays • 1:00-2:30 PM online GED Social Studies & Science Mondays & Wednesdays • 5:30-8:30 PM online

ESOL

ESOL in Lincoln City Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 PM

Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00 AM-11:00 AM ESOL in Newport Mon, Wed & Fri • 9:00-10:50 AM Tuesdays & Thursdays • 6:00-8:00 PM Mondays & Wednesdays • 6:00-8:00 PM (held at the Oceanspray Family Center, 1039 NW Nye Street)

Spanish GED Mondays & Wednesdays • 5:30-8:20 PM • Newport and online Tuesdays & Thursdays • 5:30-7:20 PM • Lincoln City

Registering for GED Testing Visit GED Testing Services at GED.com Create a My GED account Write down your username and password for future access Making an Appointment Locate the Testing Center or schedule an online test Check the testing schedule Choose an appointment day/time Pay for the test (credit or debit card or voucher) The fee for each test in-person is $38 (there are four tests). Online tests are $44. Candidates will be able to take 2 retests per subject area (8 total). The retest fee is $10. All initial and retest fees are paid when a testing appointment is made. Arriving for Your Test Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled test appointment Please bring a valid government issued picture ID with a signature. Your ID cannot be expired. Check in at Student Services Read and sign Candidate Rules Agreement

What to Bring Candidates should refrain from bringing to the testing center large items such as backpacks, purses, laptops and other electronics and books. Your personal items must fit in small lockers provided to you during testing. You will be asked to remove large watches and other large jewelry before entering the room. The only things candidates need to bring are their ID and car keys (if applicable). For 16 and 17 Year-Old Students A student must be at least 16 years old to attend classes or take the test. Candidates 16 and 17 years of age must provide proof of one of the following in order to take the GED test: A Release from Compulsory Attendance from last high school attended Be a student in the Options program Married or legally emancipated You must provide the college with documentation from Linn Benton Lincoln Education Service District to begin testing. To begin the process, go to www.lblesd.k12.or.us/homeschool/high-schoolstudents/ged-option-program

For more details, contact Debbie Skaggs - 541-867-8535 or deborah.skaggs@oregoncoast.edu.

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Do you want to become more involved with your school, or do you have an interest in bettering the student body’s academic life? Apply to be a part of Associated Student Government (ASG)!

Contact Dana Gallup at dana.gallup@oregoncoast.edu or visit Student Affairs for more information.

Represent student voices and perspectives in the College's decision-making process. We're looking for representatives from AQS to Nursing, transfer students, online-only students, ECE, or GED students. Perks to being an ASG member include: strengthening leadership skills, valuable resume experience, and up to five tuition credits waived.

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Oregon Coast Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the Second Annual OCCC Art Show and Auction. Exquisite works of art created by OCCC students, faculty, staff, alumni, board members, and friends will be shown in the Main Campus commons area at 400 SE College Way, Newport, from October 10-27. The public is invited to visit OCCC’s Central County Campus in Newport to peruse the collection of items up for online bidding Monday through Friday, October 10-27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Curator for the art show is OCCC Visual Arts Faculty, Julia Goos Pence. The Show and Auction provide students with an opportunity to learn how to create a catalogue of their part, prepare their works for a show, how to evaluate their pieces, and how to describe them for sale. Proceeds from the Auction will go primarily to the artists, secondarily to support the OCCC Art Program and help defer costs incurred by the OCCC Foundation. To view the art included in the OCCC Art Show & Auction and to place a bid, visit: 32auctions.com/OCCCFArtAuction beginning October 10th.

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Become a better Lincoln County leader. Join the 2022-23 Leadership Lincoln class and watch yourself become more confident and effective in leadership.

Develop your leadership and management skills Connect with other leaders in the community Learn about local industries and resources integral to Lincoln County Become a better leader through increased self-knowledge and skill development

Classes are held each second Wednesday from September to June, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at locations around the county. Tuition: $550 per student Registration deadline is August 31. newportchamber.org/leadership-lincoln

FEATURING:

Jalene Case Coaching & Consulting Leadership Development

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Oregon Coast Small Business Development Center Free, confidential, one-on-one business advising. Robust, low-cost business workshops. oregoncoast.edu/sbdc

SBM

Ready to level-up? Consider the year-long Small Business Management Program. Now recruiting businesses for the 2022-23 year, beginning Oct. '22.

Fall 2022 Classes Include... • Tax Essentials for Small Businesses • Google Business Profile • Financial Fundamentals • Personal Selling & Marketing • Doing Business in Lincoln County ...and more!

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Small Business Workshops Google Business Profile: Everything from setup to posts & more. Aaron Nobles wowed the crowd at a recent SBDC pub talk in Depoe Bay, talking about the myriad changes to Google Business Profile (formerly “Google my Business”). The many ways your Google account can tie to your business’ social media channels, website, and more can mean the difference between “meh” and “yeah!” in terms of traffic. At this workshop, you’ll learn how to use your free Google Business Profile to create listings that will stand out when customers search online, and how this will drive more reviews. nobles Topics will include: • How to claim your Google Business Listing • How to rank higher in local SEO search • How to show up on Google Maps • Create a free Google website • How to stand out and increase your reach • How to handle good and bad reviews • How to get more reviews INSTRUCTOR: AARON NOBLES 5:30-7:30PM | WED., NOV. 2 | NEWPORT 10AM-NOON | THURS., NOV. 10 | LINCOLN CITY

Find more Fall workshops! oregoncoast.edu/sbdc

Doing Business in Lincoln County The SBDC’s “start-here” class for would-be business owners (aka “wantrepreneurs”), Doing Business in Lincoln County is a great workshop for anyone considering launching a business in this beautiful, seasonal, challenging, and rewarding market. You’ll learn some of the fundamentals of Oregon Coast business ownership, as well as something about what it takes to be a successful owner of a small business. INSTRUCTOR: WENDY LUDWIG WED., SEPT. 27 | 6-7:30PM | LINCOLN CITY TUES., NOV. 1 | 6-7:30PM | NEWPORT

Income Tax Basics for Small Businesses Even before the pandemic’s wide array of grant and loan programs – which will pop up in many businesses’ tax documents for years to come – there were numerous changes to the tax code that meant new challenges and opportunities for small business owners. In this workshop, OCCC SBDC Business Advisor Wendy Ludwig (a CPA, certified in Oregon and California) will walk you through some of the basics you need to know. • Overview and Schedule C • Self-employment tax • Employee Retention Tax Credit • Quarterly estimated taxes • Avoiding common mistakes • Tips for easier recordkeeping • Where to find tax information • Choosing a tax adviser INSTRUCTOR: WENDY LUDWIG THURS., 9-10:30 AM | NOV 17 & DEC 1 LIVE CONCURRENTLY IN NEWPORT AND LINCOLN CITY

Join the Small Business Management Program Scheduled to fit your busy schedule, the SBM features one-on-one advising, plus workshops featuring expert guest speakers.

Classes live in both Newport and Lincoln City!

Apply! bit.ly/jointhesbm 541-994-4166

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