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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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Incident Safety Awareness for Hired Vendors - INTEREST LIST
with Greg McFadden
Incident Safety Awareness for Hired Vendors
This course provides an awareness of fireline and incident safety to hired vendors who plan to engage in wildland fire suppression and other incident support activities. It includes an overview of hazards and safety issues, entrapment avoidance, incident organization, how to recognize and mitigate risk, maintain safe work practices while working under an agency supervision, fire shelter deployment, and case studies.
Designed For: Hired vendors working with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) or the United States Forest Service (USFS) on any active incident, including water tender operators, heavy equipment drivers or operators, crew bus drivers, vehicles with a driver, mechanics, fallers, and swampers.
Authority: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and United State Forest Service (USFS) agreements
Standard: State Fire Training (SFT) requires every student to attend the entire course, participate in classroom and group discussions, complete and pass all activities, and complete an oral evaluation.
Dates: INTEREST LIST ONLY
Facilitator: Greg McFadden
Fee: $225 (includes $75 SFM Diploma)
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INTEREST LIST - Class A Commercial Driver's License Training (CDL)
INTEREST LIST - Class A Commercial Driver’s License Training (CDL) - $3500
If you are interested and would like more information, please click Register, to add yourself to this interest list. It is free to do so and a friendly Student Success Facilitator will reach out with more information about start times, payment, and other logistics.
This comprehensive training program is delivered through a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) compliant curriculum that meets the Entry Level Driving Training (ELDT) requirements. Students can expect to receive the instruction and hands-on driving practice needed to obtain a Commercial Class A Driver’s License, emphasizing safe operations, pre-operations inspections, training in backing exercises, and on-road driving skills. This course can fulfill the behind-the-wheel section of Entry Level Driver Training requirements.
Requirements Before Registering:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Successful completion of a required FMCSA approved Entry Level Driving Training (ELDT) theory course such as Shasta College’s CONS 140A – Commercial Driver Learner’s Permit Preparation class- Approx $150
- DOT Physical-Approx $100
- Drug Testing- (Included in fee) Administered by Shasta College’s accredited third-party provider
- Includes pre-test, random, and reasonable suspicion
Class Content Includes:
Led by experienced instructors with industry experience, students will have access to modern trucks, hands-on training, and expert guidance through all training components, including DMV appointment coordination, and test-day preparation. Depending on the learner’s dedication and pace, this class can be completed in as little as two weeks, but no more than four weeks. Students can expect training in the following areas.
- Walk-around inspections
- In-cab brake checks
- Up to 25 hours of behind the wheel training (minimum of 15 hours for legal requirements)
- Truck driving simulator usage for extra practice
- Complete backing and highway components
- Operation of 6-speed manual transmission
- DMV appointment logistics
- Step-by-step guidance through all training components
- Strategies and options to accelerate learning and prepare for the DMV test
- Classes are 2-weeks, or 10 days long and start approximately every 3 weeks
*The course fee of $3500 excludes additional fees that are required prior to registration. This fee includes the use of a Shasta College truck and instructor for DMV testing (4 hours of use). There is an additional $500 fee for each additional attempt to pass the DMV driving test.
**Shasta College does not guarantee students will pass the DMV driving test after completion of this class. It is the student's responsibility to understand and track their own eligibility and completion of ELDT and DMV requirements.
Current Sessions:
January 5-15
January 26 – February 5
February 16 – 26
March 9 – 19
March 30 – April 9
April 20 – 30
May 11 – 21
June 1 – 11
June 22 – July 2
If you are interested and would like more information, please click Register, to add yourself to this interest list. It is free to do so and a friendly Student Success Facilitator will reach out with more information about start times, payment, and other logistics.