Community Education Classes Backyard Beekeeping on the Coast
An active beehive can be kept in a surprisingly small area. Unlike yellow jackets, honeybees do not aggressively follow humans and are much more likely to travel miles from your yard looking for pollen and nectar. In this class you will learn about the habits of honeybees that make them easy neighbors, and make beekeeping a fun and rewarding hobby. We’ll cover... - Where to purchase your first colony of bees - Getting bees best suited to the Oregon Coast - How to purchase or build a backyard beehive - How to feed bees when they have no honey stores or food available from plants - What to do if/when you get a “swarm” - How to check your bees without getting stung… most of the time - A basic understanding of the roles of the queen, workers and drones
Devils Lake Water Quality 101
This is an introductory class into the water quality parameters monitored on Devils Lake. Students will be provided with a basic understanding as to why each of the parameters are monitored, when they are monitored, and by what means. This course will be part lecture, part demonstration and, depending on class size, part hands-on, as students will be given the opportunity to calibrate meters and conduct some water quality testing. While this introductory course focuses on Devils Lake, it will provide some foundation for students interested in volunteer water quality monitoring conducted elsewhere by local watershed councils and other non-profit organizations. One Session • Wednesday, Feb. 26 $10 • 10am-1pm • Lincoln City Campus, Rm. 217 Course #1063703 • Instructor: Paul Robertson
Estate Planning and Wills
Are you looking for some financial peace of mind? Do you wish you knew how your needs were going to be met in the near future and beyond? 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. Three Sessions • Thurs., Feb. 13-27 $27 • 3-5pm • Newport Campus, Rm. 249 Course #1062268 • Instructor: Brian Haggerty
Two Sessions • Thurs., Jan. 23 & Jan. 30 $27 • 6-9pm Lincoln City Campus, Rm. 208 Course #1063879 Instructor: Gretchen Ammerman
French: Basic to Intermediate
Having a hard time remembering those high school French lessons from 20 years ago? Ready for a little winter enrichment? Whether you’re preparing for a dream trip to Paris or just hoping to finally be able to read that Perrier label, this class is for you! Eight Sessions • Mon., Jan. 6 - Feb. 24 $97 • 6-8:20pm Newport Campus, Rm. 47 Course #1062392 • Instructor: Eric Poli
Handgun Safety
This course will cover the basic fundamentals of safety, the cardinal rules, and responsible operation of a handgun. After completion of the course, you will receive a certificate to take to the Sheriff ’s office to apply for your concealed weapons certificate. Do not bring any firearms to class. Two Sessions • Tues., Feb. 18 & 25 $50 • 6-9pm • Lincoln City Campus, Rm. 108 Course #1062400 • Instructor: Ernie Hanson
Managing Conflict
This workshop will help participants understand the nature of conflict; learn tools for handling conflict; and learn how to peacefully resolve disputes with neighbors, family, members, work colleagues and others. Participants will have an opportunity to practice communication and conflict resolution skills. Two Sessions • Mon., Feb. 3 & 10 $27 • 1-4pm • Newport Campus, Rm. 244 Course #1062393 • Instructor: Jim Reim oregoncoastcc.org • winter 2014 • 4