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SPRING 2017
Traveling Easel
Event Planning
Intro to Computers
Sewing –Aprons
Patio Pots
Conversational
Spanish
Tai Chi
Exploring
Podcasts
Registration opens March 7
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Noncredit classes inside Credit Classes at lanecc.edu
For information, call 541.463.4202
Spring 2017
The Cottage Grove Center will be
closed May 5 for Staff Development
and May 29 for Memorial Day.
Senior Discount
SD
Discounts for seniors, 60 and above,
available on select classes.
Credit Support Services
Lane Community College in Cottage
Grove offers a variety of support services for credit students.
• Academic Advising
• Access to Computers
• Placement Testing
• Proctored Testing
• Study Rooms
• GED Preparation classes
Registration Information
Registration Fee: A $10 fee is assessed
once a term to all individuals registering for qualifying classes. This fee is
non-refundable.
While we work hard to run all classes
as described, we reserve the right to cancel or adjust classes. Information on
cancellation, refund or other policies
can be found at lanecc.edu/cottagegrove.
Security and Safety at Lane Community College
The number of crimes reported to Public Safety and local law enforcement in the
categories set forth in the Crime Awareness and Clery Act may be found at the Public Safety website: lanecc.edu/psd/clery-compliance-information
Education is a human right with immense
power to transform. On it’s foundation rest
the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and
sustainable human development.
—Kofi Annon
Small Business Development Center Offers
Free Business Advising
LCC Cottage Grove Center
Available by Appointment
Call 541.463.6200 to Schedule
The Oregon Small Business Development Centers are partially funded by the US Small
Business Administration (SBA) and the Oregon Business Development Department.
Lane is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabilities Employer.
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Careers
Business
Small Business Development
Center
The SBDC is available by appointment
to meet in Cottage Grove. Advisors can
help you navigate the world of business
ownership. Call (541) 463-6200 for
more information.
Sustainable Business
Development
Designed to assist those interested
in creating a business that contributes to positive social, economic and
environmental change. This program
offers sustainability education, business planning, support and advising.
Begin a business plan, set a timeline of
goals, and establish relationships that
will nurture community and sustainable progress. Program includes access
to the waiting list for the Oregon Individual Development Account (IDA) 3:1
matching grant to start a small business
or fund further education. InstructorHeather Greene This class is organized and ran by Aprovecho, to e-mail
[email protected]
6-8pm, W, Mar 15-Apr 19
Career Development
Interview Preparation
Provides information, ideas, and tools
to prepare you for a job interview.
Learn what you should research, how
to present yourself, how to answer
interview questions and what to do
the day of the interview. Presented by
Goodwill Industries.
2:30-3:45pm, W, Apr 19 (No Charge)
Computer Skills and
Technology
Tailored To Fit: Excel, Word,
Publisher
Need to improve your Microsoft®
Office skills but don’t have time to sit
in class? This online class is designed
for you. Work on your own schedule
and at your own pace. Weekly assignments can be completed at home or on
For information, call 541.463.4202
campus. Attend support labs only if/
when you need that face-to-face with an
instructor. E-mail, book and flash-drive
required. Instructions for purchasing
the book will be sent with introduction
e-mail. Instructor: Perry
Word 2013-Basic, Intermediate or
Advanced
Excel 2013-Basic, Intermediate or
Advanced
Publisher 2013
Support Lab times: 5:30-7pm, T, & 10:3012pm, F, Apr 18-June 8 ($129)
WordPress Crash Course
Learn the basics of WordPress, its features and how to navigate this website
management program. This brief class
is great for those who already have a
WordPress site, but want to learn how
to better utilize the programs features,
as well as for those who are considering
WordPress for their website. Instructor:
Wilson
9-1pm, Sa, May 6 ($49)
Volunteer Training
Heritage Preservation Workshops
Designed for historical non-profits,
these workshops provide a variety of
topics to help manage, plan, run and
promote your historic organization.
Instructors vary based on topic.
Digitizing Document – 6-8pm, T, Apr 11 ($10)
Event Planning – 6-8pm, T, May 9 ($10)
Designing Docent Training – 6-8pm, T, Jun
6 ($10)
Spring 2017
Personal Enrichment
Animal Care
SD
Pet Care and First Aid
Gain a better understanding of how to
keep your pet healthy and happy. From
grooming to nutrition and exercise, this
class will cover common needs and hazards of being a pet owner. Learn common parasites, hazards in the home,
and how to recognize potential health
problems. You will even learn some
basic animal behavior.
4-6pm, Th, Apr 27-May 18 ($75)
Arts, Crafts and Hobbies
Beading for All, A Multi-Ability
Class
Projects are tailored to the special tastes,
talents and capabilities of each student.
Spanning many important skills, these
classes enhance the student’s experience in such essentials as creative thinking and the artistic concepts of color,
texture and materials. Strengthen skills
in eye-hand coordination, problem
solving, fine motor dexterity and even
social skills, while designing and creating beaded works of art. Materials
included. Class offered by The Crafty
Mercantile and held at 517 E Main
Street. To register call (541)514-0704
3:30-4:45pm, T, Apr 4-18 ($60)
Beginning Earring Design
Have fun while learning to make earrings.
You will learn to make the basic wire
wrap, the briolette wrap and make your
own findings. You will leave class with
multiple pairs of earrings. Great for gifts!
Materials included. Class offered by The
Crafty Mercantile and held at 517 E Main
Street, to register call (541)514-0704
10-11:30am, Sa, May 6 ($28)
Mosaic Garden Stones
Design and construct you own unique
garden stones. Great for creating a path,
making a border, identifying plants,
honoring loved ones or just simply as a
decorative element. Learn how to make
stones that last. Materials list available
at front desk.
10-1pm, Sa, May 13 ($49)
SD
Traveling Easels
Explore Cottage Grove with your easel
and paint brush or pencils. This class
works for beginners and advanced artists alike. Each week you will met at a
different location around town. Then,
from the scenes around, pick the subject of your choice. Each location is
selected to help expand and explore a
variety of subjects and skill sets. Instructor Wendy Johnson of WestCoasters Art
Studio facilitates each outing, providing short lessons at each location and
immediate individualized feedback.
1-3pm, M/W, May 1-17 ($115)
SD
Drawing: Sketching Still Life
Is your inner artist looking for a way
out? Sketching is a great place to start
the journey to finding your own creative expression! The instructor will
walk you through how to hold instruments, shading, points of reference and
other techniques and skills to help you
draw the world around you. Classes
held in WestCoasters Art Studio at 1408
Ash Ave., Instructor: Johnson
1-3 pm, T/Th, May 2-18 ($99)
Computer Skills
and Technology
SD
Exploring Podcasts
PODCAST
Podcasts? This increasingly
popular infotainment has
something for everyone
from history buffs to cooks
and parents to business
owners. This class explores
some of the apps that make podcasts
accessible as well as ways to find podcasts that interest you. Instructor: Perry
3-5pm, T, May 2-9 ($39)
Lane Community College in Cottage Grove—Community Education
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Facebook for Newbies
Facebook is no longer just for the kids.
This social network website remains
a strong presence in the cyber world.
Learn to create and use your own Facebook page to stay in touch with friends,
family and your community. Explore
the various privacy settings and how
to avoid common pitfalls of the site.
Instructor: Turpin
4-6pm, Th, May 25 ($25)
even the most experienced windows
user to this new operating system. Stop
being frustrated and start feeling in control again. Instructor: Perry
7-9pm, T, Apr 19 ($25)
Introduction to Computers
Designed for the beginner, this class
explores the basic components of a computer, what to look for when purchasing and the basic operational features of
a Windows based computer. Get started
with confidence. Instructor: Haskell
9-11am, Th, Apr 27-May 18 ($49)
SD
World of Google
Explore Google drive, calendar, search,
scholar, docs, e-mail, maps and more.
All of these resources are available to
Google account holders. This class will
show you what is available and how
best to take advantage of these web
based assets.
3-5pm, T, May 16-30 ($64)
Windows 10 –Getting Oriented
Windows 10 have you frustrated? Wondering how to do what you’ve always
done? This workshop will help re-orient
Dance and Exercise Fitness
Super Senior Fitness
Build core strength and improve balance
and range of motion. Movements are
done to music while seated or standing.
A portion of the class covers hand/eye
coordination with a lively interchange
of beach ball bounce. Each session will
be modified to meet the needs of students. Held at the Cottage Grove Community Center. Instructor: Ostendorp
3-4pm, T/Th, Apr 4-Jun 15 ($25)
4-5pm, T/Th, Apr 4-Jun 15 ($25)
!
The Cottage Grove Public Library Presents:!
“A Place For All People: !
Introducing the National Museum of!
African American History and Culture”!
A Commemorative Poster Exhibit On Display At The!
Cottage Grove Public Library!
May 1-31, 2017!
Special Thanks to the Smithsonian Institution Traveling
Exhibition Services and to the Oregon Black Pioneers for
making this traveling exhibit possible here in Oregon!!
For information, call 541.463.4202
Spring 2017
Tai Chi
Increase strength, flexibility, balance,
stress relief and self-discovery. Designed
for students of all abilities and experience to help increase physical efficiency
and awareness while reducing stress
and promoting relaxation. These classes
are held at Riverside Church of God.
Instructors: Mills-Ostwald & Smith
SD Tai Chi Fundamentals
9-10am, M/W Apr 3-Jun 14 ($129)
Qi Gong
10-10:30am, M/W Apr 3-Jun 14 ($45)
SD Tai Chi Continuing
10:30-11:30am, M/W Apr 3-Jun 14 ($129)
baskets. Great for creative gardening in
small spaces or for decorating any garden on a new level. Learn what plants
thrive in the hanging basket environment, proper care for longevity and tips
for plant choices to ensure a full vibrant
basket. Materials included in price. Class
offered by Shady Oaks. For questions or
to register please call (541)852-9626
Patio Potting Clinic
Create and take home potted plants for
your patio or front walk. Potted plants
are an ideal way to include plants to
almost any location. Learn to pair the
right plant to pot, good plant combinations and proper care of potted
plants. Plant flowers or vegetables, your
pick. Materials included in price. Class
offered by Shady Oaks. For questions or
to register please call (541)852-9626
Languages
SD
Family Health
Memory Care – Staying Active
Shannon Black from Middlefield Oaks will
share valuable information to help those
caring for someone with memory loss.
This workshop will provide tips and strategies to help in day-to-day interactions.
7-8pm, W, Jun 14 (No Charge)
Memory Care – Stages of
Dementia
Shannon Black from Middlefield Oaks
will share valuable information to help
those caring for someone with memory loss. This workshop will provide an
in depth look at the different stages of
dementia and memory loss.
6-7pm, W, Jun 14 (No Charge)
Gardening and Landscaping
Hanging Baskets
Decorate inside or out with lush hanging
Conversational Spanish
For motivated beginners who want to
learn, or refresh, basic structures and
skills. Our focus will be on practical
usage with the goal to speak Spanish
in real life. The class will be designed
to meet the needs of the participants.
Although no textbook is required,
Spanish Verbs & Essentials of Grammar
by Ina W. Ramboz, is recommended as
a resource. Instructor: Kanich
6-8pm, W, Apr 19-Jun 7 ($99)
Money Management
Dealing With the Debt Monster
Learn strategies to reduce debt and turn
their debt into manageable expenses.
Presented by Goodwill Industries
2-3:30pm, W, May 10 (No Charge)
Financial Planning
Learn to pay off debts quickly, prepare
for retirement and reach your financial goals by investing wisely. You will
become familiar with the language of
investing, optimize your 401(k) plan
as well as create a balanced portfolio
appropriate to your stage in life. Simplify your life be reducing confusion,
taxes and hassles. The second class will
include Estate Planning with Attorney
Milton Gifford. Instructor: Bottemiller
6:30-9pm, T, Mar 21-28 (No Charge)
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Full class descriptions available at: Lanecc.augusoft.net
Outdoor Recreation
Unmanned Aircraft Systems –
Drones
Explore all the aspects of owning and
operating a drone. This popular new
technology has a lot to offer, but comes
with some real responsibilities. This
class will explain the regulations with
different drones and examine a variety
of both career and personal uses. Learn
from certified FAA instructor Brandon
Wynn. Micro drones will be provided
for in class practice.
6-8pm, M/W, May 8-May 24 ($149)
Performing Arts
Art of Mime
Mime is the foundation of all acting
and theatrical movement. Geared for
performance on stage, this course covers basic and advanced techniques of
expression and illusions. For amateur
and serious actors, class provides an
overview of the use of make-up, history
of the art and an opportunity to create
and perform original skits. A delightful, enriching experience. Requirements:
Loose, non-restrictive clothing.
6-8pm, M/W, Apr 17-Jun 7 ($139)
Safety
Concealed Carry Permit
Do Not Bring Gun to Class! This one
evening class is designed to satisfy all
requirements to obtain an Oregon or
Utah (valid 34 States including Washington) concealed carry permit. This
class will cover safety and responsibility of firearm ownership, where permit
is valid, interactions with law enforcement and use of deadly force. Students
receive “Oregon Concealed Carry Training Certificate” that allows them to
apply for concealed carry permit at the
Lane County Sheriff’s Office. Oregon
only - $45, Utah - $80.
Check online schedule for dates and times
For information, call 541.463.4202
Safe Driver
AARP Driver Safety covers defensive
driving techniques, rules of the road,
normal changes in vision, hearing and
reaction time – including ways to compensate for these changes. Open to all
ages and to non- AARP members. Participants age 55+ may qualify for insurance discounts. The cost is $20 with
discount to AARP members. There are
no tests. To register, call 541-942-7260.
Class is at the Cottage Grove Community Center.
9am-4pm, S, May 6
Sewing and Fiber Arts
SD
Sewing: Aprons
Choose from a variety of apron patterns and complete one apron in class.
Great for everyday use or as an accessory for the Bohemia Mining Days costume. Materials list available at front
desk, or online. Bring your own sewing
machine. Instructor: Jordan
9-1pm, Sa, Jun 10 ($49)
Sewing for Home and Family
Beginners and advanced sewing skills
welcome. Work with experienced seamstress Marjorie Steen to gain experience
and learn useful techniques and strategies. Material list available online or at
the front desk.
1-3pm, T, May 2-Jun 6 ($69)
Community Activities
Dairy Goat TLC: Shirley Gardner and
Emerald Dairy Goat Association. Start
your herd off on the “right hoof.” Covers care of goats, selection of stock, shelter, feeding birthing, medical problems
and more. At Cottage Grove Community Center from 2-4pm on the first Saturday of each month at no cost.
Spring 2017
Lane Community College
Cottage Grove Center
We are a compact outreach center that
provides credit and non-credit educational and support services for the residents of South Lane and North Douglas
Counties.
1275 S River Rd; 541.463.4202
Lanecc.edu/cottagegrove
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1275 S River Rd
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Lane Community College in Cottage Grove
1275 S. River Road
Cottage Grove, OR
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Accessibility and
Accommodations
It is Lane’s goal that learning
experiences be as accessible
as possible. If you anticipate or
experience physical or academic
barriers based on disability, please
contact Center for Accessible
Resources to discuss potential
accommodations or other strategies
in order to fully participate in
these classes or events: (541)
463-5150(voice); 711 (relay);
Building 1, Room 218; or email
[email protected]
1/18/12 10:21 AM
Fall Office Hours
Mon-Thur 9-6pm
Fri 9-2pm
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To request this information
in an alternate format
please contact the Center
for Accessible Resources
at 541.463.5150 or
accessibleresources@
lanecc.edu.