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Columbia 
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1600 Maple 
P.O. Box 3010 
Longview 
WA, 98632 
 
360.442.2311 

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More Cool Classes

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Community Education offers more cool titles in classrooms and online! For more information or to sign up for classes, call 360-442-2840.

Pursue your Purpose & Passion
The length of this class has been extended by popular demand! Are you passionate about creating your dream? It's no longer a secret! Jeanene LeRae will teach you about the law of attraction and help you expose challenges that stand in your way. Give yourself the gift of new personal and professional possibilities! Sign up for item number 1244; $79
    Thursdays, Oct. 2 - Nov. 6, from 6 – 8 p.m. in Main 146.

Mystery Shopping 101
A fast and fun way to supplement your income!  Shop for free and get paid to do it!  Abby Hyde will share the company contacts to get you started, how to fill out their application, how to write a good report, how to keep records for your taxes, and what to do (and not to do) while mystery shopping.  $50
SUMMER
    For Thursday, Jul. 17 from 7 - 9 p.m. in MAN 147, sign up for item number 1199; $50.
FALL
    For class on Thursday, Sept. 18 (*corrected date!), from 7-9 p.m. in Main 147, sign up for item number 1314.
    For class on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 7-9 p.m. in Main 147, sign up for item number 1316.

Beginning Chess
Kathryn Taylor outlines the basics of chess playing and shows you how to improve problem solving abilities and exercise the mind in a fun, nurturing, learning environment.  Find out what all the fuss is about and become addicted to a game that’s been around for 2,000 years… A lot longer than Monopoly. A chess set and bag ($20) will be available for purchase at class. ONLY $39.
SUMMER
  Discount! Tuesday/Thursday August 5-14 from 6 - 8 p.m. in MAN 125, sign up for item number 1208; $30.
FALL
   For classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct. 7 - 16 from 6-8 p.m. in Main 147, sign up for item number 1288. $39

Face Reading Secrets Revealed
Do you have a nose for business?  An artistic eye? Find out in this very fun class!  Face reading has been around for thousands of years. You do it every day. How many times have you met someone new and before they said a word, you already knew whether you liked them or could trust them?  Kathryn Taylor explains why you felt that way.  Face reading is similar to handwriting analysis.  Facial features give you clues about a person’s personality.  Not only will you learn about your own face, but your family and friend’s faces as well!  A wonderful resource for artists, nurses, HR professionals, teachers, sales, and law enforcement… or just for fun!  Bring $15 to class for text. $40.
SUMMER
    For Tuesday and Thursday, August 26-28 from 6 - 8 p.m. in MAN 203, sign up for item number 1198.
FALL
   For classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays, Nov. 18 & 20 from 6-8 p.m. in Main 147, sign up for item number 1313.

Introduction to Voice-Overs
Have you ever wanted to be the voice everyone hears on commercials and  documentaries? This fun and interactive class covers details of the industry, the importance of marketing, and of a demo tape. You will be coached and recorded for a personal evaluation. Be warned -- many who have taken this class have gone on to become real, bona-fide professional Voice Actors! $40.
SUMMER
    For Monday, Aug. 11 from 7 - 9 p.m. in MAN 125, sign up for item number 1209.
FALL
    For class on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 6-8 p.m. in Main 145, sign up for item number 1289.

Hypnosis Toolbox
Can stress, weight, pain, and anxiety be influenced by how you think?  Joe Holliday explains how your mind/body communicates and how you can alter your internal dialogue to create the external results you intend. ONLY $20.
SUMMER
     For Tues/Thur, Aug. 5-28 from 1 - 3 p.m. in MAN 147, sign up for item number 1243.
FALL
    For classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct. 14 - Nov. 16, from 1-3 p.m. in a location to be announced, sign up for item number 1242.




SPOTLIGHT

SUMMER

The Science of Building
Do you work with wood, steel, or concrete? If you are currently working in construction, gain a basic understanding of building principles by learning the theories that explain ‘why’ you do what you do. Increase your understanding of the physics and engineering sciences regarding design and building activities, and get an appreciation for the various codes to which you are held accountable. Steven Brown shares examples and problems along with practical suggestions and cautions. Sign up for item number 1249; $59.
    Tuesdays, July 1- August 5 from 6 - 8 p.m. in MAN 205.


ONLINE COURSES

ONLINE OFFERINGS
Click on the course title to learn more about each class. To view course fees and start dates available, click "Enroll Now". 

Wine Appreciation for Beginners
Linda Kissam, an industry veteran, will work with you to pick up all the tricks of the wine trade. You'll learn how to really get your nose into wine and why taste is more than just sipping and swallowing. You'll find out how to start your own wine collection, how to throw a fun and exciting wine tasting party, and how to select the perfect wine to complement any meal. This course will boost your confidence, increase your knowledge, and help you get more enjoyment out of every glass of wine you sip.

Get Paid to Travel
Travel, Get Paid toIf you love to travel and enjoy working with individuals, tour directing, tour guiding, and cruise hosting may be the career for you! As a professional tour director or tour guide, you're hired by tour operators, destination management companies, and incentive houses to escort groups on local programs, domestic tours, international tours, and cruises. You may be on an African safari one week and cruising the Seven Seas the next, earning as much as $1900 per week.

Merrill Ream Speed Reading
Are you struggling to keep up with a flood of email, articles, reports, books, and other printed matter? Save yourself oodles of time by learning to read faster and with better comprehension from acclaimed speed reading expert Dr. Merrill Ream. This course is a complete speed reading experience. Topics are presented in a logical progression with plenty of time to help you master the skills and techniques you'll need for lasting proficiency as a speed reader.

Skills for Making Great Decisions
Learn how to make excellent everyday decisions from an experienced counselor and life coach. In this six-week online course, you'll learn about some wonderful abilities we're born with for figuring things out and making good decisions. You'll also see why our instincts and intuition sometimes deceive us and how self-knowledge can help us guard against becoming overly confident. You'll discover the steps necessary to achieve your goals, as well as the power that ordinary, everyday decisions can have over the quality of your life.

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