Catch the Wave Winter 2024

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You’ve discovered our lively Winter lineup, featuring Irish dance, pennywhistles, art, writing, and more.

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winter 2024 community education & small business workshops

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Contents Community Education Courses................................................................... pages 4-12 Featured Classes:

Water & Watersheds.......................................................................page 4

3D Printing & Design.......................................................................page 5

Mosaic: Mini Surfboards.................................................................page 6

Floral Design...................................................................................page 7

The Pursuit of Happiness................................................................page 8

Intro to Theatre Stagecraft...............................................................page 9

Play the Pennywhistle....................................................................page 10

Personal Safety & Protection..........................................................page 11

AARP Smart Driver........................................................................page 12 Credit Course Schedule.......................................................................... pages 16 & 17 GED & ESOL Schedules.................................................................................... page 18 Small Business Development Center Workshops........................................page 19-23 Featured Workshops & Programs: Artificial Intelligence for Small Businesses.......................................page 19 Strategic Branding for Your Business.............................................page 20 CCB License Prep & Exam...........................................................page 21 Small Business Makeover.............................................................page 21

On the cover When there’s a winter sunset on the beach, don’t be surprised if Gary Burman is serenading you with his pipes. And if he’s playing, Nora Sherwood might just start dancing. Share their love of music and dance with Irish Dancing and Pennywhistles classes this Winter. Details, page 10.

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Important dates Last Day to Register for Credit Classes..........................Jan. 9 Classes begin..................................Jan. 8 End of Term.............................. March 23 Closures: New Year’s Day...............................Jan. 1 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.....Jan. 15 Presidents Day .............................Feb. 19

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.

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

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WALDPORT 3120 Crestline Dr. 541-867-8501

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Intro to Herbalism: PNW Medicinal Herbs Are you interested in studying plants, and have a desire to learn more about herbalism and plant identification? Curious what plants around you have medicinal properties and how to ethically wild-harvest them? If so, this foray into the wild Pacific Northwest is for you. Learn about medicinal plants that you can find right here in your own backyard with local herbalist Laura Sanders.

Laura has a background in botany and chemistry, and holds a Natural Resources degree from Oregon State University. She has been selling her apothecary’s creations at the Newport Farmers Market for four years. Ethical wild harvesting, or wildcrafting, is a core foundation of this class and will be taught in conjunction with plant identification and herbalism basics.

INSTRUCTOR: LAURA SANDERS 11 SESSIONS | JAN. 10-MARCH 20 | POSSIBLE FIELD TRIP, DATE TBA WEDNESDAYS, 5-6 PM | COST $60 | NEWPORT 151

Oil Painting Using the Wet-on-Wet Method Learn how to paint an oil painting using the wet-on-wet method. This method begins with painting the entire canvas with a light coat of oil paint for an easy blending technique. Learn how easy it is to blend and detail as you go, even if you currently do not have any drawing capabilities.

INSTRUCTOR: GEORGINA NIELSEN 5 SESSIONS | JAN. 12- FEB. 9 FRI 3-5PM |$75 | $30 MATERIALS FEE | WALDPORT, 109A

Water Is In Our Hands Drinking water comes from our faucets – but how does it get there? All of us learn about the water cycle in school, but does it mean we have an endless supply of water? When we look at water, it looks clean, but is it?

And how do we really know how clean “clean” water actually is? Come join us for a four-week class and find answers to these water-related questions.

Together we will define words like “watershed,” “aquifer,” “surface water,” and “groundwater.” We’ll explore how our daily choices impact the water around us. We’ll focus on our right to clean drinking water and explore the obligations of that right; it is “in our hands.” As a culminating activity, the class will decide on a field trip to an old growth forest or other watershed-related destination. Sponsored by Lincoln County Community Rights & Protect Oregon Watersheds. ProtectOregonWatersheds.org Wed., Feb. 28: Beyond the faucet: Where does your water come from?

Wed., March 6: Citizen Law: Protecting Watersheds Wed., March 13: Dollars & Sense of Forestry Wed., March 20: Old Growth Forest Field Trip: date/time TBA OCCC Photo

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INSTRUCTOR: TIANNE RIOS 4 SESSIONS | FEB. 28 - MARCH 20 WEDNESDAYS, 6-7:30 PM | $25 | NEWPORT 140

Watercolor paint & Watercolor pencils Learn the properties of painting and how to utilize watercolor and acrylic paint, as well as the basics of sketching with water-soluble pencils to create the sketch for your paintings. Sketch and paint images inspired by nature, including seascapes and landscapes. No experience is needed.

by Sue Valentine

INSTRUCTOR: SUE VALENTINE THIS IS A 8-SESSION CLASS | JAN. 12-MAR 1 FRIDAYS | 1-3:30PM | $110 | NEWPORT, ART ROOM 174

Process & Technique Art Class

In this course, we’ll kindle your creative spark and cultivate artistic skills through the exploration of diverse mixed media processes and techniques. Through collaborative brainstorming, you’ll have the chance to pick your own fascinating subject (think crabs, flowers, trees, octopuses, birds, cats, plants...) right from our first class. To ensure a well-rounded grasp of mediums and techniques, we’ll delve into four key ones: cut paper, mark-making, texture, and collage.

As we progress, each class will feature demonstrations centered around my personally chosen subject. I’ll showcase some of my completed pieces and delve into the creative journey behind them. Meanwhile, you’ll be crafting your own artwork, drawing inspiration from individually tailored themes developed between sessions two and four.

Illustration by Doni Conner

In the final class, you’ll bring your chosen object to life with a fresh design, skillfully applying the techniques honed throughout the course. This final piece will stand as a testament to your artistic growth and mastery across a range of styles.

INSTRUCTOR: DONI CONNER 5 SESSIONS | JANUARY 25-FEBRUARY 22 THURS 2-4:30 | $55 | MATERIALS FEE $35 NEWPORT ART ROOM 174

3D Design & Printing

This course is a more advanced continuation of our past Introduction to 3D Design and Printing class, with a focus on more advanced techniques and projects. Students will build upon their existing knowledge of 3D design and printing and delve deeper into the possibilities of this rapidly evolving technology using design software Tinkercad and Fusion 360. The class will cover the process of converting 2D drawings or models into 3D designs, and students are encouraged to bring in their own drawings or models to use as examples. As time allows, the class will work on student-submitted examples, and the class will have a few 3D printers available for demonstration and printing of student projects.

The first part of the class will review the basics of 3D design and printing, before moving on to more complex projects and techniques. The class is a two-session course, with each session lasting three hours. This class is suitable for students who have taken the Introduction to 3D Design and Printing course or have prior experience with 3D design and printing and want to expand their knowledge beyond the basic level.

INSTRUCTOR: LINDSEY JOHNSON TWO-SESSION CLASS: FEBRUARY 8 & 15 THURS., 3-6 PM I $35 | NEWPORT ROOM 140

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Surf ’s Up!

Mosaic MiniSurfboard

Expand your mosaic skills with this mini surfboard-shaped project, providing a splash of color year-round on your house or garden fence.

Learn an exterior mosaic technique and appropriate materials, and how to use a glass cutting tool. We’ll grout your projects in class during the second session, or you can grout on your own at home. All materials and use of tools provided.

INSTRUCTOR: JOANNE DASCHEL 2 SATURDAY SESSIONS MARCH 9, 10AM-3PM & MARCH 16, 10-NOON $125, MATERIALS INCLUDED LINCOLN CITY, RM. 108

Japanese Sumi-e Ink Brush Painting In this 6 week course, students will discover this form of Japanese brush painting with a 2,000-yearold history. Work from self-selected photos to practice brush strokes using ink and washes of gray.

Preparing your art for display will also be covered.

INSTRUCTOR: SUE VALENTINE THIS IS A 6-SESSION CLASS | FEB. 12 & FEB. 26-MAR 18 MONDAYS | 1-3:30PM | $90 | WALDPORT 109A

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 2-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.

INSTRUCTOR: BRUCE KOIKE FEB. 21 NEWPORT | FEB. 28 LINCOLN CITY 5:30-7:30PM | $ 20, PLUS $30 MATERIALS FEE NEWPORT RM. 233 | LINCOLN CITY RM. 217

Creative Writing Workshop This course is open to writers of all genres, to those with a specific project in mind and to folks looking for a way to get started. We will seek inspiration in form from texts we cherish and practice translating our own work into different styles over three sessions. This will involve close reading to try to understand how the selected writing works, then applying those mechanics to our pieces. Participants will share excerpts from their writing and receive feedback from the group and instructor. Writers will leave the course with tools to get through blocks and carry their work forward.

INSTRUCTOR: ARI BLATT 3 SESSIONS | JAN. 30 FEB. 6 & 13 TUES 6-8PM | $30 |NEWPORT ROOM 140

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Introduction to Knitting with Two Colors: Intarsia and Stranded Knitting This is a class for intermediate knitters who know how to cast on, bind off, and work knit and purl stitches, in rows and in rounds, on double-pointed needles and on circular needles.You will learn how to use multiple colors in two different techniques: intarsia, to knit blocks of color using bobbins in back-and-forth rows, and stranded knitting (also known as Fair Isle knitting), carrying multiple colors continuously while knitting in rounds. The intarsia project will be a pair of baby argyle socks (or another project that uses intarsia techniques) and a hat knit in the round with a 2-color pattern. There is no materials fee for this class. Students will provide their own yarn and knitting needles. Additional details about the knitting patterns and supplies will be available before the class begins.

INSTRUCTOR: RACHEL YODER 3 SESSIONS | MARCH 5-19 TUES 5:30-7:30PM |$45 | LINCOLN CITY ROOM 208

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Fundamentals of Floral Design Put your mettle to the petal, and choose from these five separate floral workshops.

Easter Centerpiece

Suitable for your front door, learn to make a wreath that will give your home a welcoming touch!

FRI., MARCH 8, 5:30-7:30 PM

New Year Wreath

FRI., JAN. 19, 5:30-7:30 PM

The Perfect Dozen

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, learn to arrange 12 carnations (or upgrade to roses if you like!) in a vase with foliage, and filler flower.

FRI., FEB. 2, 5:30-7:30 PM

Tall Arrangement

Utilizing locally sourced foliage, greens, and twigs, plus some non-local flowers, we will learn the mechanics of creating a tall arrangement that is both striking and sturdy.

FRI., FEB. 23, 5:30-7:30 PM

Before guests come to enjoy Easter dinner, learn to make a centerpiece that will add elegance and beauty to the gathering.

Tulip Bowl

The symbol of spring, the tulip is both delicate, and indicative of new life. We will learn how to create a bowl of tulips that is balanced and long-lasting.

FRI., MARCH 22, 5:30-7:30 PM

INSTRUCTOR: TARRAH RICHARDSON 5 SEPARATE CLASSES: FRIDAYS, JANUARY 19 - MARCH 22 5:30-7PM | $40 PER CLASS MATERIALS FEE $45 PER CLASS NEWPORT FLORIST & GIFTS 1738 N COAST HWY

Still Life Painting in Oil & Acrylic Still life is very versatile.You can practice your skills in painting different objects in a controlled environment and use these skills in the future for painting portraits, landscapes/seascapes etc. We are going to focus on the fundamentals of design by finding a compositing, simplifying and painting value studies to create a strong image. In a step-by-step process we will set up a still life, talk about composition and values, mix and apply paints. We will practice painting with several limited palettes that can be a lot of fun. Katia will demonstrate how to mix colors using a clear color theory. She will offer individual instruction to each participant focusing on their strengths. Students will learn the essentials of oil/acrylic painting and become comfortable with solvents (for oils), oil/acrylic mediums, brushes and paints. All levels are welcome.

INSTRUCTOR: KATIA KYTE 2 SESSIONS | FEB. 15 & 16 THURS. & FRIDAY 10AM-2 PM | $75 LINCOLN CITY ROOM 220

Katia, teaching at OCCC in the fall, and two of her still life pieces.

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Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Learning and applying the core elements of emotional intelligence (EQ) in today’s crazy world of stresses, unknowns, difficulties and changes can go a long way to calm our minds, moderate our triggers and give us greater satisfaction in both our personal and professional lives. Join award winning EQ instructor and certified Intentional Leadership Coach, Stewart Brannen, as he guides participants through the journey into self-awareness, and the rewarding applications of EQ in our daily communications, interactions and life experiences. As participants readily discover, Stewart helps us examine the seat of our emotions, their ebbs and flows, and shows us how to build our own individual best practices towards managing them. Participants are asked to bring a notepad and pen as they will create their own personalized awareness map in class.

INSTRUCTOR: STEWART BRANNEN 3 SESSIONS | JAN. 9, 16, and 23 TUES. 6:30-8:30PM | $45 | OFFERED VIA ZOOM

Piece Together Your Writing Puzzle You want to workshop your work -- essays, novels, articles, even poetry? This class is driven by memoir writing as the focus, but we can develop a specialized look at how to get your ideas and dream projects down on paper, or on the screen. Sometimes it takes a community to grow your writing and to encourage you “putting it all down.” We’ll look at memoir writing, but also develop better ways of expressing ourselves as interesting, engaged writers. Approaching April, we can also look at the power of the word in the form of poetry. However, we’ll focus on your memoirs: . . . “Inside each of us is a natural-born storyteller, waiting to be released.” . . . . “Memories too often die with their owner, and time too often surprises us by running out.”

INSTRUCTOR: PAUL HAEDER 8-SESSION CLASS | FEB. 2-MARCH 22 FRIDAYS | 2-3:30PM | $ 75 | WALDPORT, 113

Beginning Reiki Class Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It’s administered by laying on hands and can be easily learned by anyone. Reiki has been found to be effective for self-meditation and healing, as well as helping others.

Reiki originated in Japan over 100 years ago and has spread throughout the world. Many hospitals (including Providence in Portland) and healing centers have found Reiki to be helpful when dealing with almost every type of condition.

It is an easy to learn healing modality that is especially effective when focusing on yourself.

The first level gives you the ability to do Reiki on yourself, family, friends, and pets.

INSTRUCTOR: MIKE & CHELLIE KAMMERMEYER 4 SESSIONS | WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 10-31 2:30-5PM | $50 | MATERIALS FEE $20 LINCOLN CITY, 108

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The Pursuit of Happiness Happiness is an inside job! What do the happiest people in the world have in common, and what can we learn from them? Cynthia Clayton, PhD, reminds us our happiness depends upon ourselves. When you know the secrets of happiness, you can be happy simply because you want to be happy! You are in the driver’s seat, living proactively and more consciously.

Abraham Lincoln once said, “A man is about as happy as he makes up his mind to be.” And now it’s proven: 40% of happiness is determined by our actions and thoughts. Unconditional happiness is an enlightened or awakened state dependent on your perspective and learned ability, not others, nor events or circumstances. Learn happiness habits and techniques, discover the scientific findings and practices for deep and lasting happiness and a meaningful life, including the magic of forgiveness, gratitude, kindness, trusting Life, finding purpose, inspiration, passion, and self-love.

Materials: COMPASS OF HOPE: User Manual for the Human Condition.

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INSTRUCTOR: CYNTHIA CLAYTON OFFERED 3 TIMES: JAN. 13, FEB. 10, MARCH 9 SAT. 10AM-NOON | $33 | VIA ZOOM

The Power of Positive Thinking Your life is what your thoughts make it! Are you undermining your dreams with endless loops of negative thinking? Your mind doesn’t have to be a minefield! Deciding today to take responsibility by becoming a master instead of a slave to your thoughts will change your life more than anything else.Your mind is YOUR domain, and you always have a choice in how to perceive and change its contents.You are a creator! Learn The Law of Creative Consciousness, visualization, and the power of words to create your best possible life; define your needs and values, monitor your mind for cognitive distortions and automatic thoughts; break free from the monkey mind; learn super-simple instant meditation techniques for stress like pausing, breathing, witnessing. Instructor Cynthia Clayton, PhD, offers her best practices for self-transformation. Materials: COMPASS OF HOPE: User Manual for the Human Condition. Choose any of 3 formats, Amazon or https://cdclayton.com

INSTRUCTOR: CYNTHIA CLAYTON OFFERED 3 TIMES | JAN. 27, FEB. 24, MARCH 23 SAT., 10AM-NOON | $33 | VIA ZOOM

Introduction to Acting Methods This two-part workshop offers the beginning actor exercises in a fun and welcoming environment.

The first part of the series we discuss and explore the most common acting techniques from classical to improvisation used by theatre and film actors. We introduce traditional ways an actor can find confidence using body, voice, and mind through self-awareness. In the second part of the series, we explore modern method techniques as well as character and scene analysis.

Participants will gain a clearer understanding of acting basics, as well as the deeper work of character development and will learn methods to enhance their own communication skills to apply outside of class beyond theatre contexts. Finally, actors will build methods for receiving constructive feedback about their acting work as it develops.

INSTRUCTOR: JENNIFER CHANEY TWO SESSIONS | MONDAYS, JAN. 22 & 29 6-8PM | $35 | NEWPORT, 179

Introduction to Theatre Stagecraft

If you’ve ever been interested in working backstage or wonder how the magic happens - this workshop is for you! We go behind the curtain to offer the beginning theatre maker an entry level exploration of stagecraft in a fun and welcoming environment.

Participants will take a deep dive into the terminology and basic methods that theatre makers use to create the technical aspects of stagecraft and illusion.

Using examples from popular theatre culture, we explore a few tricks of the trade, the importance of a well-trained backstage crew and why it’s often more fun to be behind the scenes, than on the stage.

(Schedule permitting, we plan to present this workshop at the Newport Performing Arts Center.) Jennifer Chaney is a local actor, costume designer, theatre maker, and playwright.

After 25 years of behind the scenes and onstage community theatre, she recently went back to college to achieve her BA and MFA in Theatre Arts. She currently works at the University of Oregon in their Department of Theatre Arts.

INSTRUCTOR: JENNIFER CHANEY DATE TBA | 6-8PM | $25 | NEWPORT

Time Management Series

This course is designed to help better organize your days and will focus on a positive decision-making process. According to the instructor “we will apply time management techniques to improve our relationships with co-workers, friends and family. This course will help us sustain our performance at work and at home. We will discuss our daily schedules with other students in the class. This course will help us to provide positive feedback and listen to other students’ comments. It will help us to form and describe simple and reachable goals for this year. We will take a close look at our monthly calendar, organizing and cleaning routines.” Participants will need to provide their own printed calendar and a notebook to do the homework and document their progress in class.

INSTRUCTOR: VERONIKA ESKOVA 5 SESSIONS | FEB. 8 - MARCH 7 THURSDAYS, 5-6PM I $45 NEWPORT 245

Intro to Improv Have you ever been tongue-tied on a date or during a job interview? Have you ever wanted to be better at thinking on your feet? In this class, you will learn basic improvisational skills that you can apply to acting as well as life situations. Come join us while we learn how to expand our communication skills both verbally and physically. This is an activity-based class with minimal lectures, involving short scene work and games as a group and with partners in a fun and supportive environment.

INSTRUCTOR: LEWIS SMITH OFFERED IN 2 LOCATIONS | $45 MONDAYS, JAN. 29 – MARCH 18 7:45-8:45PM | LINCOLN CITY, 108 THURSDAYS, FEB. 8 - MARCH 21 6:45-7:45PM | NEWPORT, 151

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Personal Safety & Protection

This course is designed to impart essential knowledge and skills to enhance participants’ personal safety in various environments. This class offers an exploration of key elements crucial to safeguarding oneself and others, including situational awareness, crime prevention, home and personal security, mindset during conflict, and different methods of self-protection. Throughout the course, students will develop a foundation in situational awareness, learning to effectively observe and assess their surroundings to identify potential threats and dangers. They will gain insight into the psychology of criminal behaviors and motivations. The course will delve into practical crime prevention strategies, equipping students with valuable techniques to minimize their vulnerability and avoid becoming targets. Additionally, the course will introduce students to practical techniques for physical self-defense, such as basic strikes and escapes, as well as non-violent strategies for de-escalation and conflict resolution. Students will also explore the responsible use of personal safety tools and devices. The course is meant to ultimately foster a greater sense of confidence and well-being in our daily lives.

Learn to Play Guitar with Richard Paris Beginning and intermediate students will receive group instruction as well as one-on-one instruction at times, according to musical interests and level of ability. This method keeps students interested, which is key to maintain motivation. Class size limited to 12.

INSTRUCTOR: RICHARD PARIS THIS IS A 10-SESSION CLASS THURSDAYS, JAN. 11-MARCH 14 6-8PM | $75 | LINCOLN CITY, 208

INSTRUCTOR: LEWIS SMITH 7 SESSIONS | OFFERED IN TWO LOCATIONS | $45 MONDAYS, JAN. 29 – MARCH 18, 6:30-7:30PM LINCOLN CITY, 108 THURSDAYS, FEB 8-MARCH 21, 5:30-6:30PM NEWPORT, 151

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Irish Dancing for Adults If you love music and dance, but aren’t a spring chicken, this is for you. Folks in Ireland are cradle-to-grave dancers, and there’s something for everyone! From ceili to set, sean-nós to old-style step, Irish dancing involves a lot more than the high-intensity competitive style everyone is familiar with from Riverdance. This class is for adults who love dance and love music, but might not have the knees, ankles, and stamina of a 14-year-old. No high kicks, no jumping about, all low-impact, I promise! A sense of rhythm and some background in dance, gymnastics, ice skating, etc. (anything where you had to string some movements together) will be helpful, but not necessary. Any kind of flat, well-fitting shoe like an Oxford is fine.

INSTRUCTOR: NORA SHERWOOD 9-SESSIONS | JAN. 22 - MARCH 18 MONDAYS, 5:30-6:30 PM | $70 LINCOLN CITY CULTURAL CENTER

Play the Pennywhistle

Have you ever met someone so happy they danced a JIG? You can help, by learning to play this iconic Celtic instrument-the simple, versatile, and exceptionally portable (perfect for beach bonfires!) penny whistle. From the Chieftains, to the Clancy Brothers, to the Dropkick Murphy’s, the penny whistle (or “tin whistle”) has helped define Celtic music and has been integral to many other genres as well. This class will introduce you to basic playing techniques and some fun tunes to start you out. And, the cost includes your very own penny whistle. (Class is open to ages 16 and up)

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INSTRUCTOR: GARY BURMAN 9 SESSIONS | JAN. 22-MAR. 18 MONDAYS, 4:30-5:30 PM $75 (INCLUDES PENNYWHISTLE) LINCOLN CITY CULTURAL CENTER

Engaged Mindfulness Level III

Join us as we embark on a transformative journey learning and deepening our practice of engaged mindfulness skills. Guided by principles of mindfulness psychology, sessions will feature breath awareness, kindness-compassion, open awareness (sounds, thoughts, breath), body scans, walking, yoga, and imagery-focused practices.

With experiential meditations, insightful teachings, and group discussions we create a holistic learning experience. Course is designed for beginners through advanced practitioners.

INSTRUCTOR: GARY ARFSTROM THREE SESSIONS | TUESDAYS, FEB. 6-20 5:30-7PM | $35 | NEWPORT, 151

Real Estate Property Manager’s License This course introduces the Oregon real estate property manager to licensing laws and rules including statutes within ORS696 pertaining to property management and OAR863. Get prepared to take the State of Oregon Property Manager License Exam. This course 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 of 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.

PRESENTED LIVE VIA ZOOM TUES., JANUARY 16 -FEBRUARY 27 | 6-8PM | $550

Mah Jongg 101 An exciting tile game that came to the USA in the 1920s, Mah Jongg is played by four players, all striving independently to create a successful hand from 152 tiles. The class will be taught to National Mah Jongg League standards. After a couple of classes, we will be learning as we actually play!

INSTRUCTOR: BARBARA BUSH 6 SESSIONS | FEB. 13-MAR 19 TUES 1-3PM | $60 $20 MATERIALS FEE NEWPORT 151

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Before End of Life: the Roadmap It’s always too soon until it’s too late. It’s time to start taking care of business. Let’s ask some key questions: Who has the passwords? Who knows the secrets? Where is everything? What is the executor’s job? And, how can we help them ahead of time? No matter where you are in the journey of life, there will be an end point. Taking the time to help guide both you and your loved ones will make the process easier.

This program helps guide you to organize life and care information. This course is for families, friends, individuals, and caregivers. This is a two-session course. The facilitator is Barbara Bush, a retired Firefighter/EMT/RN with extensive experience in Emergency, Disaster, and Hospice settings.

INSTRUCTOR: BARBARA BUSH OFFERED THREE TIMES THIS TERM | $30 THURS., FEB. 1 & 8, 5-7PM | LINCOLN CITY, 211 THURS., FEB. 15 & 22, 5-7PM | NEWPORT, 48 THURS., MARCH 7 & 14, 5-7PM | WALDPORT, 113

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 on 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 via cash or check. Participants should bring a drink and a sack lunch on the day of class.

Please come ready with your AARP ID and License

Register any time!

INSTRUCTOR: GINNY CARPENTER THURS., FEB. 22 | 9:15AM-4PM $20 ($25 FOR NON-AARP MEMBERS) NEWPORT ROOM 140

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title days Welding II TR Aquarium Science Practicum 1 M Water Chemistry In Aquatic Systems TR Biology Of Diverse Captive Species T Reproduction And Nutrition Of Aquatic Animals TR AQS232-Z1 Lab R AQS270-Z1 Fish And Invertebrate Health Management M AQS270-Z1 Lab W ART210-Z1 Women In Art R ART181A-Z1 Painting I MW ART281A-Z1 Painting II MW ART270A-Z1 Printmaking I W ART271A-Z1 Printmaking II W XASE46-Z1 Spanish Language Adult Secondary Education MW XASE47-Z1 Adult Secondary Education (Full Term) MW XASE51-Z1 Ged Math Level I TR XASE51F-Z1 Ged Math Level I (Half Term) TR XASE62-Z1 Adult Secondary Education Level 2 N/A XASE53-Z1 Ged Language Arts MW XASE56-Z1 Ged Science & Social Studies TR XELL44-Z1 Multi-Level ESOL (Off-Campus Full Term) MW XELL45M-Z1 Multi-Level ESOL - Morning (Full Term) MWF XELL45E-Z1 Multi-Level ESOL - Evening (Full Term) TR XELL47-Z1 Multi-Level ESOL - Distance TBD XELL45M-Z2 Multi-Level ESOL - M (Full Term) TR XELL45E-Z2 Multi-Level ESOL - E (Full Term) MW BI102-Z1 Biology MW BI102-Z1 Lab W BI212-Z1 Principles Of Biology Ii TR BI212-Z1 Lab TR BI232-Z1 Human Anatomy & Physiology Ii MW BI232-Z1 Lab MW BI234-Z1 Microbiology MW BA101-Z1 Introduction To Business TBD BA211-Z1 Principles Of Accounting I TBD BA223-Z1 Principles Of Marketing TBD BA228-Z1 Computer Accounting Applications TBD BA285-Z1 Human Relations - Organizations TBD BA238-Z1 Sales TBD EC202-Z1 Prin Econ: Macroeconomics TBD CH222-Z1 General Chemistry II TBD CG100-Z1 College Survival and Success T COMM111Z-Z1 Public Speaking TR COMM218ZZ-Z1 Interpersonal Communications TBD CAS216-Z1 Beginning Word TBD CS161-Z1 Computer Science I MW CS205-Z1 System Programming and Architecture TBD ECE122I-Z1 Environments and Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers T ECE130A-Z1 Practicum Seminar 1 T ECE133-Z1 Practicum 1 In Early Childhood Education TBD HEC201-Z1 Family Partnerships In Education TBD ED131-Z1 Applied Learning Theory TBD MTH211-Z1 Foundations of Elementary Math I MW

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time location instructor 2:00PM-5:50PM Toledo Boyd, Robert 4:00PM-4:50PM Livestream Clifford, Kevin E. 10:00AM-12:20PM CC-245 Schubiger, Carla 2:30PM-3:50PM CC-245 Schubiger, Carla 1:00PM-2:20PM CC-245 Schubiger, Carla 2:30PM-4:20PM AQS Bldg Schubiger, Carla 10:00AM-12:50PM CC-245 Schubiger, Carla 10:00AM-11:50AM AQS Bldg Schubiger, Carla 5:30PM - 7:20PM CC-049 Otsuki, Sachiko 1:00PM-3:50PM CC-174 Goos, Julia 1:00PM-3:50PM CC-174 Goos, Julia 5:30PM-8:20PM CC-174 Goos, Julia 5:30PM-8:20PM CC-174 Goos, Julia 5:30PM-7:20PM CC-027 Staff, Staff 1:00PM-3:10PM LCJ Conrady, Gerald 6:00PM-7:50PM CC-027 Staff, Staff 6:00PM-7:50PM CC-027 Staff, Staff N/A Online Buckley, Sharon 3:30PM - 4:50PM NC-124 Mcclister, Laura 4:30PM - 5:50PM CC-027 Mcclister, Laura 6:00PM-7:50PM Ocean Spray Quillian, William 9:00AM-11:20AM CC-025 Quillian, William 6:00PM-7:50PM CC-025 Quillian, William TBD Online Quillian, William 9:00AM-10:20AM NC-124 Puttman, Kimberly 5:30PM-6:50PM NC-124 Puttman, Kimberly 8:30AM-9:50AM CC-048 Du, Xiuning 10:00AM-12:50PM CC-233 Du, Xiuning 11:00AM - 12:50PM CC-049 Fisher, Matthew R. 9:00AM - 10:50AM CC-236 Fisher, Matthew R. 1:00PM-2:20PM CC-062 Fisher, Matthew R. 11:30AM-12:50PM CC-236 Fisher, Matthew R. 2:30PM-6:00PM CC-62/CC236 Staff, Staff TBD Online Flores, Alberto M. TBD Online Charles, Gregory TBD Online Flores, Alberto M. TBD Online Charles, Gregory TBD Online Flores, Alberto M. TBD Online Flores, Alberto M. TBD Online Noble, Tony B. TBD Online Garcia-Ivers, Nissa 5:30PM-8:20PM CC-049 Neimann, Theresa 12:00PM-1:50PM CC-048 Staff, Staff TBD Online Bishop, Janice M. TBD Online Hiatt, Jonathan 5:30PM-8:20PM Livestream Virasak, Sisi TBD Online Virasak, Sisi 5:00PM-6:50PM CC-048 Juarez, Oscar 4:00PM-4:50PM CC-048 Juarez, Oscar TBD Online Juarez, Oscar TBD Online Juarez, Oscar TBD Online Harper, Theresa 3:00PM-5:20PM CC-049 Williams, Alison

modality Face-to-Face Livestream Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Lab-Newport Face-to-Face Lab-Newport Hybrid Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Off Campus Hybrid Hybrid Online Hybrid Hybrid Off Campus Hybrid Hybrid Online Hybrid Hybrid Face-to-Face Lab-Newport Face-to-Face Lab-Newport Face-to-Face Lab-Newport Face-to-Face Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Online Online Livestream Online Hybrid Hybrid Online Online Online Hybrid

course # title days G202-Z1 Earth Surface Processes TR GS106-Z1 Physical Science (Geology) TBD HE250-Z1 Personal Health TBD HST102-Z1 History Of Western Civilization T HST202-Z1 History Of The US 1840-1914 TBD MTH95-Z1 Intermediate Algebra TR MTH105Z-Z1 Math In Society MW MTH105L-Z1 Math In Society Lab MW MTH105Z-Z2 Math In Society TBD MTH111Z-Z1 Precalculus I: Functions MW MTH111Z-Z2 Precalculus I: Functions TBD MTH112Z-Z1 Precalculus II: Trigonometry TR MTH241-Z1 Calculus For Management, Life, and Social Science TBD STAT243Z-Z1 Elementary Statistics I W STAT243L-Z1 Statistics I Lab W MTH231-Z1 Elements of Discrete Mathematics MW NCMA103-Z1 Office Skills for the Medical Office TBD NCMA111-Z1 Body Structure And Function II MW NCMA112-Z1 Clinical Procedures II T MP111-Z1 Medical Terminology TBD MUS205-Z1 Introduction To Jazz History TR NUR142-Z1 Care of Acutely Ill Patients And Developing Families I M

NUR145-Z1 Introduction to Pharmacology & Pathophysiology TBD NUR242-Z1 Care of Patients in Situation of Crisis & in Community M

T PE182K-Z1 Yoga I M PE182L-Z1 Yoga II M PE120-Z1 Archery M PSY101-Z1 Psychology and Human Relations W PSY215-Z1 Human Development TBD SOC213-Z1 Diversity in the United States MW WLD102-Z1 Blueprint Reading W WLD111-Z1 Shielded Metal Arc Welding & Oxy-Acetylene Cutting T R WLD111-Z2 Shielded Metal Arc Welding & Oxy-Acetylene Cutting F WLD112-Z1 Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Mild Steel I, II, III & IV TR WLD112-Z2 Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Mild Steel I, II, III & IV F WLD112-Z3 Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Mild Steel I MTWR WLD113-Z3 Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Mild Steel II MTWR WLD131-Z1 Gas Metal Arc Welding TR WLD131-Z2 Gas Metal Arc Welding F WLD141-Z1 Flux-Cored Arc Welding I (Gas Shielded) TR WLD141-Z2 Flux-Cored Arc Welding I (Gas Shielded) F WLD151-Z1 SMAW Certification Practice TR WLD151-Z2 SMAW Certification Practice F WLD152-Z1 Flux Cored Arc Welding Certification Practice TR WLD152-Z2 Flux Cored Arc Welding Certification Practice F WR121Z-Z1 English Composition TR WR121Z-Z2 English Composition TBD WR122Z-Z1 English Composition MW WR227Z-Z1 Technical Writing W WR227Z-Z2 Technical Writing TBD WR240-Z1 Creative Writing - Non-Fiction MW

time location instructor 2:00PM-4:50PM CC-233 Staff, Staff TBD Online Lara, Genifer TBD Online Staff, Staff 11:00AM-12:50PM CC-032 Jackson, Tucker TBD Online Jackson, Tucker 8:00AM-10:20AM CC-048 Tilson, Murray 1:00PM-3:20PM CC-032 Tilson, Murray 11:30AM-12:50PM CC-032 Tilson, Murray TBD Online Williams, Alison 1:30PM-3:20PM NC-208 Buckley, Sharon TBD Online Williams, Alison 1:00PM-2:50PM CC-049 Fleming, Jennifer TBD Online Williams, Alison 10:00AM-12:50PM CC-70 Laughlin, Rick E. 8:30AM-9:50AM CC-70 Laughlin, Rick E. 3:00PM-4:50PM Livestream Williams, Alison TBD Online Barton, Lynn R. 9:00AM-10:50AM CC-049 Barton, Lynn R. 9:00AM-3:30PM NC-123 Williams, Courtney TBD Online Reaney, Bonnie J. 3:30PM-4:50PM CC-179 Staff,Staff 9:00AM-11:50AM CC-062 Cawley/Skye 9:00AM-11:50AM NC-108 Cawley/Skye TBD Online Barton, Lynn R. 9:00AM-11:50AM NC-108 Cawley/Skye 9:00AM-11:50AM CC-062 Cawley/Skye 5:30PM - 6:50PM CC-151 Staff, Staff 5:30PM - 6:50PM CC-151 Staff, Staff 1:00PM-3:00PM Newport Armory Spangler, Shelley 1:00PM-2:50PM CC-70 Laughlin, Rick E. TBD Online Staff, Staff 3:30PM-5:20PM NC-211 Puttman, Kimberly 2:00PM-5:50PM Toledo Boyd, Robert 2:00PM-5:50PM Toledo Boyd, Robert 8:00AM-3:50PM Toledo Boyd, Robert 2:00PM-5:50PM Toledo Boyd, Robert 8:00AM-3:50PM Toledo Boyd, Robert 10:00AM-11:50AM Taft HS Boyd, Robert 10:00AM-11:50AM Taft HS Boyd, Robert 2:00PM-5:50PM Toledo Boyd, Robert 8:00AM-3:50PM Toledo Boyd, Robert 2:00PM-5:50PM Toledo Boyd, Robert 8:00AM-3:50PM Toledo Boyd, Robert 2:00PM-5:50PM Toledo Boyd, Robert 8:00AM-3:50PM Toledo Boyd, Robert 2:00PM-5:50PM Toledo Boyd, Robert 8:00AM-3:50PM Toledo Boyd, Robert 1:00PM-2:50PM CC-047 Lask, Paul TBD Online Lask, Paul 1:00PM-2:50PM CC-049 Misiti, Patrick J. 5:30PM-7:10PM NC-211 Mcclister, Laura TBD Online Gaspar, Kahea 10:30AM-12:20PM CC-047 Misiti, Patrick J.

modality Face-to-face Online Online Hybrid Online Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Online Hybrid Online Hybrid Online Hybrid Hybrid Livestream Online Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Online Face-to-face Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Online Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Online Hybrid Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Face-to-face Online Face-to-face Hybrid Online Face-to-face

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Now is the time to get your GED diploma!

Winter 2024 GED & ESOL Schedule OCCC offers GED preparation classes each term, with flexible online and in-person options. To get started, you will attend a required orientation and take a placement test.

GED Math 1 Tues/Thurs • 6:00-7:50 PM Newport GED Math 2 Mon/Wed • 1:00-2:50 PM • Lincoln City GED Language Arts Mon/Wed • 3:00-4:50 PM • Lincoln City GED Social Studies & Science Tues/Thurs • 4:00-5:50 PM • Newport Spanish GED Mon/Wed • 5:30-7:20 PM • Newport

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

ESOL in Lincoln City Mon/Wed • 5:30-6:50 PM Tues/Thurs • 9:00-10:20 AM ESOL in Newport Mon/Wed/Fri • 9:00-11:20 AM Tues/Thurs • 6:00-7:50 PM Mon/Wed • 6:00-7:50 PM Held at the Oceanspray Family Center, 1039 NW Nye Street

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 Rob Seal - 541-867-8535 or robert.seal@oregoncoast.edu.

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Content Creation Lab (Monthly) In this content design sprint, we will be learning new skills such as artificial intelligence, content scheduling, and production apps to create content for your business in class. Bring your ideas and creativity for session of fun ... and leave with finished content.

INSTRUCTOR: KELLIANE PARKER LEARN MORE ABOUT KELLIANE, SEE P. 23.

3 SESSIONS | JAN. 16 LINCOLN CITY, ROOM 208 FEB. 6 NEWPORT, 32 | MARCH 12 WALDPORT, 113 TUESDAYS | 4-5PM | FREE REGISTER AT OREGONCOAST.EDU/SBDC

Beyond Survival: Strategies for Attracting & Keeping Exceptional People This is a powerful workshop designed to empower you with the strategies and insights necessary to attract, hire, and retain top-tier talent. Join us to equip yourself with the tools to build and keep an amazing staff whom you can confidently leave in charge because they’re equipped to deliver consistently excellent service to your customers.

INSTRUCTOR: SAMANTHA KAIZEN 1 SESSION | MONDAY, JAN. 29 8-9:30AM | $25 | LINCOLN CITY, ROOM 211 REGISTER AT OREGONCOAST.EDU/SBDC

Using Artificial Intelligence for Small Business

This is a class designed to teach small business owners and entrepreneurs how to utilize Ai technology to improve various aspects of their business. The class will cover several topics, including: Learning the basics of interacting with Ai systems and how to use them to automate tasks. How to use Ai-powered tools to generate website copy, blog posts, and social media content. How Ai can help with Customer Engagement. The benefits of using Ai for image generation, and how to use Ai tools to create custom images for your business.

How to use Ai to generate website code, making it easier and faster to create new pages and features on your website. This workshop was first offered in the Fall term and it left the participants flabbergasted as to what’s possible now, and available to even the smallest businesses. Come see what your business can do.

INSTRUCTOR: STEVEN WINTERS 1 SESSION | TUESDAY, FEB. 6 | 8-10AM | $25 | ZOOM REGISTER AT OREGONCOAST.EDU/SBDC

Digital Media & Branding Learn to promote your business using various social media platforms, create effective online ads, and learn how to efficiently buy ad space on social media sites, and manage your company’s promotion using Google Business Profile.

INSTRUCTOR: KELLIANE PARKER 1 SESSION | THURSDAY, FEB. 8 9-10:30AM | $25 | NEWPORT, RM. 151 REGISTER AT OREGONCOAST.EDU/SBDC

Quickbooks Online: Level 1 For QuickBooks beginners. Learn how to use the most popular business accounting software program used by small businesses. If you have never used QuickBooks or are just starting to use the program, this training is for you. Class includes setting up company files, creating a chart of accounts, adding customers, jobs, and vendors. Also covers paying for expenses, invoicing, and receiving payments.

INSTRUCTOR: NATALIE BRONSON 1 SESSION | THURSDAY, FEB. 1 | 3-5PM | $75 | ZOOM REGISTER AT OREGONCOAST.EDU/SBDC

Quickbooks Online: Level 2 For intermediate QuickBooks Online Users. If you have completed QB Level 1 or are slightly more than a “new user” of QuickBooks, this training will help expand your existing base of knowledge. Class includes lessons in fundamentals of accounting, reconciling bank accounts, inventory, and running reports.

INSTRUCTOR: NATALIE BRONSON 1 SESSION | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 | 3-5PM | $75 | ZOOM REGISTER AT OREGONCOAST.EDU/SBDC

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How can you Profit from the Blue Economy?

Whether you are an individual or a small business, macro trends can affect us in ways we can’t predict, unless we have the tools to understand, manage, and capitalize on them. Especially important to people and businesses on the Oregon Coast, in this workshop we will study the emerging Blue Economy and its macro trends and uncertainties, and how understanding them can benefit your career or small business.You will learn specific techniques on how to manage your business or career that take advantage of these trends in ways that are both profitable and rewarding.

INSTRUCTOR: CHUCK TOOMBS LEARN MORE ABOUT CHUCK, SEE P. 23.

3 SESSIONS | THURSDAYS, FEB. 12 & 26, MARCH 11 1:30-3:00PM | $75 | NEWPORT ROOM 151/HYBRID REGISTER AT OREGONCOAST.EDU/SBDC

Marketing for Small Business Learn actionable marketing skills that will directly result in revenue generation.

You will learn how to get results, and how to know if your marketing is working.

We will create a simple plan you can apply directly to your business.

INSTRUCTOR: KELLIANE PARKER 1 SESSION | TUESDAY, FEB. 20 5-7PM | $25 | LINCOLN CITY, ROOM 208 REGISTER AT OREGONCOAST.EDU/SBDC

Strategic Branding for Your Business Branding is more important than ever. As media has become more efficient and pervasive, strategic branding decisions can be some of the best investments a small business can make. In this class you will learn what makes a brand great and how you can leverage your core strengths to build a brand with exceptional lifetime value.

INSTRUCTOR: CHUCK TOOMBS 3 SESSIONS | MONDAYS, FEB. 26, MARCH 4 & 11 10:30-12PM | $75 | LINCOLN CITY, ROOM 211/HYBRID REGISTER AT OREGONCOAST.EDU/SBDC

Doing Business in Lincoln County The SBDC’s “start-here” class for would-be business owners, 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: GREG PRICE & KELLIANE PARKER 1 SESSION | TUESDAY, MARCH 12 8AM-NOON | $75 | NEWPORT, ROOM 151 REGISTER AT OREGONCOAST.EDU/SBDC

Inventory Management You need to re-order your best sellers, but your inventory is tied up with slower movers. Learn how and when to liquidate inventory with creative solutions, how to maximize sales with star products, and learn how to determine how much and how frequently to buy. We will also cover loss prevention and how to identify and correct employee theft and waste.

INSTRUCTOR: KELLIANE PARKER 1 SESSION | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 9-11AM | $25 | NEWPORT, ROOM 140 REGISTER AT OREGONCOAST.EDU/SBDC

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Biz Plan Basics Business plans aren’t simply tools to present to a banker for a loan.

They can certainly help secure capital (loans from banks or relatives, or equity in investments from outsiders), but their value is much greater. Creating a thoughtful – and living and breathing – business plan, one that grows and changes with your business, can help you track your progress, check assumptions, and identify areas for growth and improvement. Everyone can dive into business planning – whether they are pre-venture, and just planning a future business, or they are established business owners and operators.

INSTRUCTOR: KELLIANE PARKER 1 SESSION | TUESDAY, MARCH 19 9-11AM | $25 | LINCOLN CITY REGISTER AT OREGONCOAST.EDU/SBDC

Small Business Make-Over This class is for existing businesses who are experiencing slower sales or fewer customers, and even some sagging reviews. Learn ways to make your business fresh again, without spending money.

You will learn how to make a great first impression (again!) and how to manage your reputation by learning about how customer expectations have changed. Workshop participants will be provided with audits they can use to view their business with fresh eyes.

INSTRUCTOR: KELLIANE PARKER 1 SESSION | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 9-11AM | $25 | NEWPORT, ROOM 151 REGISTER AT OREGONCOAST.EDU/SBDC

CCB License Prep & Test This class will prepare students to qualify for and successfully pass the Construction Contractors Board (CCB) exam required for contractor certification in Oregon. The class is taught by a certified CCB education provider and fulfills the CCB pre-exam educational requirement as stipulated by Oregon regulations. The course is unique in that participants will learn the material and take the test over the same two days. There is no textbook to purchase. Please bring a sack lunch each day.

FACILITATORS: DAVE PRICE & KELLIANE PARKER

EARN YOUR OREGON CCB LICENSE

2 SESSIONS | JAN. 11 & 12 THURSDAY & FRIDAY, 8AM-5PM $450 | LINCOLN CITY, ROOM 211

REGISTER AT OREGONCOAST.EDU/SBDC

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OCCC SBDC Instructor/Advisor Spotlights Chuck Toombs

Kelliane Parker

Chuck Toombs is a passionate entrepreneur and educator. With a background in sales and marketing, Chuck has spent a career creating value for companies he has worked for and companies he has owned.

In addition to his business activities, he has taught Marketing and Entrepreneurship at The University of Portland and most recently at the College of Business at Oregon State University.

It’s at OSU where he discovered “the seaweed that tastes like bacon” and now is the founder of Oregon Seaweed, the largest onland seaweed farm in the United States.

Chuck has an MBA from the University of Chicago, specializing in Marketing, where he was fortunate enough to study under four Nobel Laureates in Economics. He is currently working on the first text on the “Blue Economy” and has travelled world pioneering seaweed farming and processing as a future sustainable crop that can create wealth for coastal communities.

Chuck has been an Oregonian for over thirty years and is a proud husband and parent to three children, and two grandchildren.

Kelliane Parker has spent her career both as a business owner and working for fortune 500 companies in sales and marketing management. Her expertise is in marketing strategy, multiple store operations and retail and food service management.

She has spent 7 years teaching a Merchandising and Marketing class at the Academy of Art University, her class now continues online. During the last 7 years she supported entrepreneurial tech start ups, by helping them use fellowship award money for consulting contracts during their 2-year Department of Energy Lab Embedded Entrepreneurial Program (LEEP) fellowship.

As a former SCORE counselor, she is excited to get back to her roots of helping small businesses thrive.

Excel Level 1: The Basics of Excel

Excel level 2: Tips & Tricks for Intermediate Excel

Gain a solid understanding of the basics of Microsoft Excel. Learn how to navigate the ribbon; enter and edit data; grasp the basics of formulas and the most common functions used in the office. Dramatically increase your efficiency and effectiveness with dozens of shortcuts, tips and tricks.

INSTRUCTOR: JOSIAH DEAN WEDNESDAY, JAN 24 | 3-5PM | $25 | ZOOM REGISTER AT OREGONCOAST.EDU/SBDC

Go even farther with Microsoft Excel. Get insights into new and advanced functions, show off your data with charts and graphs, and learn how to integrate Excel with other programs.

INSTRUCTOR: JOSIAH DEAN WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7 | 3-5PM | $25 | ZOOM REGISTER AT OREGONCOAST.EDU/SBDC

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