Develop your comprehension skills, grammar base, and passion for the Spanish language with music. Using a different song each week, this contextually rooted and culturally rich medium will guide you through the practice of speaking Spanish and incorporating it into your everyday life. New materials are added each session so returning students are always welcome. Recommended preparation: Intermediate to Advanced Spanish language skills.

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November 3-24, 2025 | 12:00pm-1:00pm PST | Online
February 23, 2026 to March 16, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm PST | Online

This course teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends, and health care professionals.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 5:00pm-6:30pm PST | Bend

This course focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support, and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 5:00pm-6:30pm PDT | Bend

Did you know that bees are responsible for one-third of every bite of food that goes into your mouth? Honeybee populations have experienced a sharp decline in some regions. You can help! In this class, join local Master Beekeeper Jimmy Wilkie to learn all about the basics of beekeeping in Central Oregon. You will learn basic honeybee biology, understand how and why honeybees do what they do, identify the different products of the beehive, and talk about the benefits of bee products and how they can be used in our everyday lives. Explore what it takes to become a beekeeper, including a discussion of the tools, gear, and hive equipment (cost, where to get bees, location, and more), and learn about how best to support the natural progression of a hive throughout the year. This class will give you the knowledge you need to get started as a beekeeper, to support our natural environment, and to help grow the vital honeybee population!

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October 20-22, 2025 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Bend

Buddha taught we all have a naturally conscious and loving presence. However, we get distracted by our reactions to life situations and develop habits of mind that overshadow our original compassionate nature. This class will explore the Buddhist point of view by exploring the principles and practices of the tradition that help us reawaken the original mind.

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October 16, 2025 to November 20, 2025 | 7:00pm-8:30pm PDT | Bend

Romantic relationships are built on more than chemistry, they require emotional safety, effective communication, and the ability to navigate challenges with care. Kick off the year ahead by exploring relational intelligence for partners. Learn the foundational role of attachment styles, conflict dynamics, and deep listening in cultivating secure, lasting relationships.

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January 14-28, 2026 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PST | Bend

Using a mixture of lecture and hands-on application, your expert instructor will guide you through the importance of using scale and design before building, foundation basics, the components of a typical wall framing system, framing and truss layout, and roof system basics. You'll learn how to safely use construction tools and tricks of the trade for basic construction for homeowners. Great for students who want to learn about home/project-based construction. Tools provided. Students will need to provide their own construction-appropriate gloves.                

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November 1-2, 2025 | 8:00am-2:00pm PDT | Redmond
March 7-8, 2026 | 8:00am-2:00pm PST | Redmond
May 16-17, 2026 | 8:00am-2:00pm PDT | Redmond

Take the confusion and risk out of DIY electrical projects. Learn safe and code-compliant electrical skills from your expert instructor. In this hands-on workshop, participants will be sizing circuits, troubleshooting, learning to change breakers, and sizing wire and wiring basic circuits with lights, outlets, 3-way switches, and more!

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October 11-12, 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm PDT | Redmond
February 7-8, 2026 | 9:00am-1:00pm PST | Redmond
April 25-26, 2026 | 9:00am-1:00pm PDT | Redmond

Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics, and communication together. Before you can get on air, you need to be licensed and understand the rules to operate legally. This course will help you prepare to pass the Ham Radio Licensed Technician test, and obtain your license, so you can begin your journey into ham radio. The curriculum is primarily guided self-study and is approved by the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) and the FCC. The class will end at 4pm with a 45-minute licensing test.

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Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 8:30am-5:30pm PDT | Bend

This beginner-friendly course offers a gentle entry point into the world of horses through the art of equine bodywork. You'll learn how to approach, observe, and touch a horse with confidence and care, even if you've never been near one before. Discover how to regulate your own nervous system so horses feel safe around you; the science and story behind healing touch with horses, and hands-on ways to connect with horses that focus on healing, wellness, and relationship, not performance. No riding or horse-handling experience is required. The course provides a gentle and inclusive entry point into the world of horses through the art of bodywork, mutual regulation, and presence. Class will be held onsite at Your Horse Journey in Redmond.

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Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 9:00am-4:00pm PDT | Redmond

Learn what you need to know to make the most of your Social Security before it's too late!

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Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Prineville

Create a personal retirement analysis through rare access to one of the best financial planning programs in the industry, guided by a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®. Clarify your current path and learn critical concepts to maximize your retirement dollars and align your financial goals with your values. Walk away with clarity and understanding of your unique situation, and personal retirement plan. This course is best suited for those considering retirement in the next few years, or already retired.

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November 4-6, 2025 | 6:00pm-8:00pm PST | Bend

Interested in going 'on-air' or learning about what DJ's do? In this hands-on course, learn the fundamentals of radio programming, including running the mixer and mics, planning for music/talk shows, and developing your own style. Classes are open to all, but due to severely limited space, participants should have a genuine interest in becoming a radio show host or content producer with KPOV.

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Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 9:00am-11:30am PDT | Bend

Reiki is a simple, natural, and safe method of healing and self-improvement that everyone can learn and use! In this class, learn about the history of Reiki, how to use it to promote healing for yourself and others, and practice giving and receiving Reiki. Students will receive a beautiful Reiki Level 1 manual and a personalized Reiki First Degree Certificate of Completion. This class qualifies for 5 Continuing Education hands-on contact hours for Oregon LMTs.

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Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 10:00am-4:00pm PDT | Bend

Designed for job seekers, employees, managers, leaders - and anyone eager to harness the power of storytelling - this 3-part course bridges the gap between storyteller and listener. Led by longtime TV broadcaster, public speaker, and storyteller Joe Camarlinghi, participants will learn proven communication techniques to:

• Improve interviewing skills and personal impact
• Increase earning potential with stronger speaking and presentation abilities
• Craft compelling narratives that build authentic connections and drive results

80% of job interviews require at least one virtual interview, and most employment requires public speaking throughout the year, whether it's with peers, or public facing. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, Storytelling for Professional and Personal Growth will help you gain the confidence and tools to communicate with clarity, purpose, and influence.

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January 12-19, 2026 | 5:30pm-8:00pm PST | Bend

Join COCC Community Education on the second Tuesday of each month for presentations on topics that will expand your mind, ignite your creativity, and broaden your horizons. This series will highlight COCC faculty and Central Oregon experts, and will explore a variety of interesting topics.

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January 13, 2026 to May 12, 2026 | 2:00pm-4:00pm PST | Bend

Running is medicine, until it hurts. Too often, runners push through pain, stress, and tightness that ends up stealing their joy and sidelining their goals. Discover your unique bio-mechanical profile, and learn how to treat your own tension, pain, and stress with targeted techniques that go far beyond stretching. Create a personalized system that actually works for your unique body type. Class is suited for all athletes, not just runners.

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Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PST | Bend

True crime has taken the world by storm, captivating audiences with a focus on real-life crimes. This non-fiction genre often explores a single case, or the crimes of a serial killer. It emphasizes accurate reporting and storytelling, aiming to engage the reader with the events and people involved in the case. Learn from a lawyer and published true crime author how to formulate, organize, research, analyze, and write a true crime story. Learn the ins and outs of publishing and complete the course with a finished book proposal and query letter.

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November 1-22, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend