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Salsa!
with Bobby Milhouse
Salsa!
Feel the rhythm and move your feet! A fun, high-energy class for all salsa lovers — learn the foundational salsa steps, timing, explore new rhythm patterns, musicality, and Cuban motion.
Date(s): Session 1: January 22nd- February 12th, 2026
Schedule: 4- Thursdays
Time: 7:00pm- 8:30pm
Location: Lit From Within 1475 Placer St Ste D, Redding, CA 96001
Facilitator: Bobby Milhouse
Fee: $85.00
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Sizzle's - Sausage Making with Furnari Sausage Co.
with Donny Dichirico
Sizzle's - Sausage Making with Furnari Sausage Co.
This class is masterfully crafted by Donny Dichirico of Funari Sausage Co. You may be familiar with his products that are available at Holiday Market, R&R Meats, Orchard Nutrition, and at the local farmer's markets. By taking one of these classes you will have a great understanding of not only "how the sausage is made" but some great side dishes to pair with the product.
In each class, students will make their own sausage from start to finish in this dynamic cooking class. Additionally, we will prepare one or more side dishes to create a full meal to share at the end.
8/12/25 – Sicilian Sausage with Scialatielli Pasta ("Unkempt Hair") in Pomodoro Sauce, served with Breadsticks
9/23/25 – Andouille Sausage with Cajun Corn Maque Choux and Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
10/7/25 – Italian Sausage with Bell Peppers & Onions, served alongside Radicchio Risotto*
11/18/25 – Irish Sausage with Colcannon and Soda Bread
1/27/26 – Yellow Thai Curry Sausage with Egg Fried Rice and Sugar Dumpling**
*Gluten Free **Gluten and Dairy Free (Gluten Free Soy Sauce)
Date(s): Session 1 - August 12, 2025
Session 2 - September 23, 2025
Session 3 - October 7, 2025
Session 4 - November 18, 2025
Session 5 - January 27, 2026
Schedule: 1 - Tuesday
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Sizzle's Kitchen
Facilitator: Donny Dichirico
Fee: $100
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Notary Public Certification
with Tracy Boyum, Masters Notary Academy
6- Hour CA Notary Public Course and Exam
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and professional skills necessary to become a proficient California notary public and prepare for the State’s examination.
In addition, this course will satisfy the California State’s mandatory education requirement of reviewing notary laws and practices for current notary public professionals seeking reappointment. The successful applicant will become a more valuable employee or be able to start his/her own community business.
California State Proctors will administer the Notary Examination at the end of the class.
IMPORTANT: Class starts promptly at 8:00am. Please check in at the door prior to 8:00. Due to the mandated time to be in class, students who arrive after 8:30 will NOT be admitted, no exceptions. No refunds will be granted.
Class Schedule:
- 8:30-3:30 Class
- 8-8:30 Check-in/photos for application
- 10:30-10:40am break
- 12:00pm- 12:40pm lunch
- 2:00pm- 2:10pm break
- 3:30-4:30 Check-in for Exam
- 4:30-5:30 State Exam
PLEASE NOTE: There will be appropriate breaks throughout the day as well as a (no-host) lunch break. Participants may bring a cooler with beverages and food. There are also many places to eat in downtown Redding within walking distance.
Date(s): Session 1 - Friday, August 29, 2025
Session 2 - Friday January 30, 2026
Schedule: 1 - Friday
Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center
Facilitator: Tracy Boyum, Masters Notary Academy
Fee: $150 (includes materials)
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Poetry Workshop
with Amy Leigh Wicks
POETRY WORKSHOP
A six week poetry course designed for writers of all ages and experience. This workshop is foundational for creating a writing life. We will read and discuss poetry and poetic forms, and create poetry with gentle guided prompts and exercises from The Dangerous Country of Love and Marriage.
Date(s): Session 1: February 2nd- March 16th, 2026
Session 2: March 30th- May 4th, 2026
Schedule: 6 - Mondays
Time: 8:30am- 9:30am
Location: Online & In-Person- Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St, Redding, CA 96001- Room 9205
Facilitator: Dr. Amy Leigh Wicks
Fee: $115.00
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Acting Workshop
with Amy Leigh Wicks
Acting Workshop
Are you interested in acting? Needing inspiration and a place to connect, grow and learn? This Acting Workshop is an immersive 6 week course that will help you to become more grounded and playful as you take truthful action, interpret text, and bring it to life. No previous experience is necessary and actors of all levels are welcome to come, play, and take truthful action under imaginary circumstances.
Date(s): Session 1: February 3rd- March 10th, 2026
Session 2: March 24th- April 28th, 2026
Schedule: 6- Tuesdays
Time: 6:30pm- 8:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St, Redding, CA 96001- Room 9301
Facilitator: Dr. Amy Leigh Wicks
Fee: $225.00
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Presence Workshop: How to Present your Authentic Self On Camera, Online, and In Person
with Amy Leigh Wicks
Presence Workshop: How to Present your Authentic Self On Camera, Online, and In Person
Are you looking to build confidence in your voice? Wanting to nail your entrance and be captivating on stage and camera? Come join me for “Presence,” a six week course designed to help you enter a room and captivate those in it with your authentic self. No previous experience is necessary. Whether you host a podcast and want to level up, or are looking to feel more comfortable in your skin at social gatherings, this workshop will help you to get grounded and confident in who you are using voice, breath, and fundamental performance techniques.
Date(s): Session 1: Februrary 4th- March 11th, 2026
Session 2: March 25th- April 29th, 2026
Schedule: 6- Wednesdays
Time: Session 1: 6:30pm- 8:00pm
Session 2: 8:30am- 9:30am
Location: Online & In-Person - Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St, Redding, CA 96001- Room 9205
Facilitator: Dr. Amy Leigh Wicks
Fee: $250.00
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Are You Thinking About Starting a Nonprofit Organization?
with Bob Reich
Are You Thinking About Starting a Nonprofit Organization?
Do you want an overview of the needs, processes, requirements, and planning for creating, incorporating, and applying for nonprofit status with the IRS and state for the organization? This workshop will provide information to understanding what lies ahead.
Date(s): February 10th, 2026
Schedule: 1 - Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Virtual Via Zoom
Facilitator: Bob Reich
Fee: $45.00
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Note: the instructor will email the Zoom link to participants prior to the start of class.
Photography Basics With Your Smartphone
with Avery Rosenthal-Murray
Photography Basics With Your Smartphone
An in-person, one day workshop that offers a hands-on learning experience covering the fundamentals of photography with a smartphone: including smartphone techniques, functions, and settings. It will also cover the basics of photography including composition, lighting basics, and visual storytelling. We will start the morning with theory coffee and introductions, then walk through a presentation together, implementing our skills as we go along. Then we will have a guided photography walk downtown, where we will go through different exercises to immediately practice these new skills. We’ll re-group in the classroom for a supportive photo review and q/a.
Date(s): Session 1: February 21st, 2026
Session 2: March 14th, 2026
Session 3: April 18th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Saturday
Time: 9:00am- 12:30pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St, Redding, CA 96001- Room 9201
Facilitator: Avery Rosenthal- Murray
Fee: $85.00
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