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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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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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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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Probiotics and Gut Health- Interactive Workshop
with TracyAnn Sanfilippo
Probiotics and Gut Health- Interactive Workshop
Curious about gut health? Join our In-Person Interactive Probiotic Workshop. This single 2-hour workshop is perfect for beginners eager to explore the science and benefits of a healthy gut.
Learn hands-on how to ferment foods, make water kefir, craft your own kombucha starter kit in a fun, relaxed environment. You’ll even get to taste and sample each probiotic creation!
Discover how simple, delicious, and rewarding gut health can be. Sign up today — and start building wellness from the inside out.
Date(s): Session 1: March 7th, 2026
Session 2: April 11th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Saturday
Time: 10:00am- 12:00pm
Location: Shasta College Main Campus 11555 Old Oregon Trail Redding CA 96003 Lab 1624
Facilitator: TracyAnn Sanfilippo
Fee: $35.00
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Negotiating Successfully
with Karl Burch
Negotiating Successfully
Everyone negotiates with others on a regular basis whether they realize it or not. And when we do realize how often we negotiate, it is in our best interest (and the other party’s) to exercise effective negotiation skills.
The "Negotiating for Results" workshop incorporates concepts and practices used by experienced negotiators, well-known authors, and negotiation consultants. Its blend of material has proven meaningful for new and seasoned negotiators alike.
Karl has conducted these negotiation workshops in the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia for procurement professionals, labor negotiating teams, external relations representatives, leadership teams, plus other groups and individuals who negotiate as part of their role.
The following topics will be addressed in an interactive, participative, and constructive workshop environment:
• Negotiation Approaches & Styles
• Negotiation Stages
• Content versus Process
• Needs of the Other Party
• Establishing Ranges
• Listening, Questioning, and Silence
• Creating Leverage
• Tactics and Counter-Tactics
• Gaining and Granting Concessions
• Breaking Deadlocks
• Making Final Offers
Date(s): Session 1: February 25th, 2026
Session 2: March 18th, 2026
Session 3: April 15th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Wednesday
Time: 9:00am- 1:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St, Redding, CA 96001 Room 9201
Facilitator: Karl Burch
Fee: $75.00
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Ask Better Questions, Get Better Results
with Jenn Snider
Ask Better Questions, Get Better Results
When your work depends on input from people, the quality of your questions matters. This practical workshop teaches you how to ask better questions—whether you’re planning programs, interviewing job candidates, gathering client feedback, or running a quick survey.
You’ll learn how to write clear, unbiased questions, choose effective response options, and avoid common pitfalls that lead to confusing answers. Designed for beginners, this class is friendly, hands-on, and immediately useful. You’ll leave with simple tools and templates you can apply right away.
Date(s): Session 1: April 16th, 2026
Online 1- Thursday
Session 2: April 22nd, 2026
Online 1- Wednesday
Schedule: Online 1- Wednesday or Thursday
Time: Wednesday 9:00am- 11:00am
Thursday 5:30pm- 7:30pm
Location: online- link will be sent prior to class
Facilitator: Jenn Snider
Fee: $75.00
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