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Rhythm & Roots: Beginner’s South African Dance
with Dami Afolabi
Rhythm & Roots: Beginner’s South African Dance
Join us for a vibrant 4-week journey through the sounds and movements of South Africa! Beginner’s South African Dance introduces you to Amapiano, Pantsula, and Gumboot-inspired styles—rhythmic, expressive, and full of energy. Classes include warm-ups, guided steps, and cultural context that celebrates resilience, unity, and joy. Come ready to move, connect, and experience the pulse of modern Southern Africa.
Date(s): Session 1: April 1st- April 22nd, 2026
Schedule: 4- Wednesdays
Time: 6:30pm- 7:55pm
Location: Shasta County Arts Council 1313 Market St, Redding, CA 96001
Facilitator: Dami Afolabi
Fee: $75.00
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Country Swing
with Bobby Milhouse
Country Swing
Kick up your boots and swing into this fun, high-energy Country Swing class where you’ll learn everything from the basics to smooth turns and partner connection! Grab a partner or bring a friend and get ready to dance, laugh, and move to some great country music — no experience needed!
Date(s): Session 1: April 2nd- April 23rd, 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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Gardening Basics: Growing Your Greenthumb
with Plantable -
Gardening Basics: Growing Your Greenthumb
Ready to grow your green thumb? Our Gardening Basics course is the perfect place to start! Designed specifically for beginners, this hands-on class covers everything you need to know to successfully start and maintain a vibrant, healthy garden.
You'll gain the skills and confidence to grow your own flowers, herbs, and vegetables, whether you have a large backyard, a small balcony, or just a few pots on a windowsill.
Start the Class Sweetly
To welcome you, all participants will receive a complimentary coffee or tea paired with a delicious bag of beignets!
Essential Skills You Will Master
In this foundational class, we will cover the core elements of successful gardening:
- Understanding Your Foundation: Decoding soil composition and mastering proper sunlight requirements.
- Plant Selection: Choosing the right flowers, herbs, and vegetables for your space and climate.
- Watering Techniques: Mastering efficient and effective methods to keep your plants thriving.
- Garden Maintenance: Simple tips for keeping your garden healthy and productive season after season.
No experience is necessary! Join us to discover just how rewarding and fun gardening can be.
Sign up today and take the first step toward transforming your space into a green oasis!
Date(s): Session 1: April 4th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Saturday
Time: 9:00am- 11:00am
Location: Plantable 2018 California St, Redding, CA 96001
Facilitator: Leilani Henderson
Fee: $40.00
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SBDC - Startup Series
with SBDC
SBDC - Startup Series Developing Your Business Plan
A business plan is a key part of any successful business strategy. It allows entrepreneurs to validate their ideas, research the market and competitors, and develop financial forecasts and analysis. Beyond securing funding, a business plan serves as a roadmap to guide the business in the right direction. This class will cover the essential components of a business plan and give students the opportunity to begin drafting a plan for their own business ideas.
Session 1: Developing Your Business Plan - This is the first of three classes that build off of each other. This will be in-person at the downtown campus. A business plan is an important part of your business strategy. It provides the opportunity to validate your business idea, research the market and competitors, and create a financial forecast and analysis. Not only is it used to secure funding, it also is a guide to ensure the business moves in the right direction. This class will teach on the components of a business plan, as well as give students the opportunity to begin drafting plans for their own business ideas.
Session 2: Creating a Powerful Pitch - A pitch is a concise presentation that communicates a business idea to an audience, whether it’s a 30-second elevator pitch or a presentation to potential investors. A strong pitch must be clear, persuasive, and supported by research and data. This class will explore the core elements of an effective pitch and provide students with the opportunity to develop and present their ideas to their peers.
Session 3: Starting Your Business in Northern CA - Starting a business requires founders to evaluate their personal readiness, finances, and goals while completing critical legal and operational steps. This class focuses on the key concepts and practical steps needed to start a business in Northern California. Students will learn about legal entity structures, tax considerations, and the operational tasks required to launch a business and set it up for long-term success.
Note: The local SBDC has partnered with Shasta College to bring a series of professional development courses. These courses are beneficial to anyone with a small business or those looking to start a small business. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and grants with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance of this event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to Shasta-Cascade SBDC, Alexander@siskiyoucounty.org, (530)222-8323
Date(s): Session 1: March 25th, 2026- Developing Your Business Plan
Session 2: April 1st, 2026- Creating a Poweful Pitch
Session 3: April 8th, 2026- Starting Your Business in Northern CA
Schedule: 1- Wednesday
Time: 5:00pm- 7:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St. Redding CA 96001 Room 9301
Facilitator: Bryan Rheem
Fee: $30.00
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Comedy 101
with Dan McGowan
Comedy 101
This 6-week course teaches you the basics of learning how to write and perform jokes in front of a live audience! This class is perfect for the person who would like to take their natural gift for comedy to the next level.
Date(s): Session 1: April 9th- May 14th, 2026
Schedule: 6- Thursdays
Time: 6:30pm- 8:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St, Redding, CA 96001 Room 9205
Facilitator: Dan McGowan
Fee: $60.00
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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 8:30am. Please check in at the door prior to 8:30. 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.
IMPORTANT: Students must each provide a $40 check or money order made to California Secretary of State- this is the registration fee for the State Exam. Please also provide a 2x2 photo or if you would like to purchase a 2x2 photo for the required application you can pay $15 on day of class- cash, venmo, or check to Tracy Boyum are acceptable for photo payment.
Class Schedule:
- 8:30-3:30 Class
- 8-8:30 Check-in/photos for application
- 10:30-10:40am break
- 12:00pm- 1:00pm lunch
- 2:20pm- 2:30pm 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: April 10th, 2026
Session 2: July 10th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Friday
Time: 8:00am-5:30pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St Redding CA 96001 Room 9205/9206
Facilitator: Tracy Boyum, Masters Notary Academy
Fee: $150.00 (includes materials)
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Container Gardening Workshop: Growing Hope in Every Pot
with Plantable -
Container Gardening Workshop: Growing Hope in Every Pot
Join us at Plantable for a hands-on workshop that blends creativity, natural beauty, and profound purpose. You’ll learn the art of designing and planting your own thriving container garden—perfect for patios, porches, or any small space—all while supporting a mission that helps people grow in every sense of the word.
Kickstart Your Creativity & Learning
We're starting the class off with a sweet welcome! All participants will receive a complimentary coffee or tea paired with a delicious bag of beignets!
What You'll Learn to Create
Together, we will dig in and explore the practical skills needed for success in your garden:
- Regional Expertise: How to choose containers, soil, and plants that thrive specifically in our Redding climate.
- Vibrant & Water-Wise Design: Tips for creating colorful, sustainable combinations that attract and support pollinators.
- Small Space Gardening: Proven techniques for successfully growing herbs, flowers, and vegetables in limited spaces.
- Mindful Living: Connecting with the joy and peace that comes from tending to living things.
What You’ll Need
Each participant will plant and take home their own custom-designed container garden. You can bring your own container to plant up or purchase one here at Plantable. You will receive a 30% discount on containers, potting soil, and plants that you choose for your masterpiece!
Come learn something new, get your hands dirty, and be part of a story that’s transforming both people and land—one pot at a time.
Date(s): Session 1: April 11th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Saturday
Time: 9:00am- 11:00am
Location: Plantable 2018 California St, Redding, CA 96001
Facilitator: Nicki Thieme
Fee: $85.00
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Incident Safety Awareness For Hired Vendors (College of the Siskiyous)
with Greg McFadden
Incident Safety Awareness for Hired Vendors (College of the Siskiyous)
This course is held at College of the Siskiyous in Weed, CA. 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.
Date(s): April 11th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Saturday
Time: 9:00am- 5:00pm
Location: College of the Sikiyous 800 College Ave, Weed, CA 96094- Science Building Room 110
Facilitator: Greg McFadden
Fee: $200.00
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