Beginning Waltz – Level 1

Learn the beautiful and ever popular America Waltz.  Over many Centuries the stately Waltz has been one of the most popular dances with all age-groups.   At the end of this class, you’ll be comfortable and confident dancing to any music that has a ¾ beat. The Waltz is a slow, emotional dance that is danced to a variety of different musical tastes.  This includes a large variety of Pop, Swing, Country, and traditional ballroom music.  In this class, you will conquer the dance floor with your new dance skills!

Date: November 14, 18, 21, December 2, 5, 9, 2024

Schedule: Mondays/Thursdays, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm

Location: Shasta College Redding Main Campus, Cafeteria Stage

Facilitator: Ben Mason

Fee: $75

Become a Notary Loan Signing Agent 

Make the most out of your notary commission by becoming a certified Loan Signing Agent. Our live stream seminar will teach you how to notarize loan documents and give you a simple strategy to launch your new business. Learn the information and tools you need to succeed as a Signing Agent from the comfort of your home. Our expert teachers are seasoned in the business; they'll teach you the process of completing a signing, best practices in the industry, and how to get loan signing assignments. A certificate is awarded upon completion of the course.

*Prerequisite: You must take a Notary seminar prior to this class. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: This course covers the classroom only portion of the training. Proof of completion of this course, which you are provided, is necessary for sitting for the exam. This course DOES NOT include the examination. Students will need to research and seek out available testing sites for their exams.

Dates: November 19, 20, 21, 2024

Schedule: Tues/Wed/Thurs, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Livestream Via Zoom

Facilitator: Notary Public Seminars, Inc.

Fee: $129.00 (Digital Materials and Certificate Fee included in class fee)

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The Great Dickens Christmas Faire is a one-of-a-kind immersive holiday adventure into Victorian London ~  an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops. It's a twilight evening in Charles Dickens' London Town - a city of winding lanes filled with colorful characters from both literature and history. Enticing aromas of roasted chestnuts and hearty foods fill the air. Gourmet chefs offer delicious foods from around the world, including English bangers and fish 'n' chips, exotic Greek delicacies, French onion soup, and enticing desserts. Cries of street vendors hawking their wares ring out above the bustling crowd. Dozens of lamplit shops are filled to overflowing with handmade gifts. The Dickens Christmas Fair is a treasured Bay Area tradition since 1970 and a splendid way to celebrate the holidays.

To see more about this exciting event visit: https://dickensfair.com/ ; 

https://dickensfair.com/galleries/sensational-photos-videos ;

https://dickensfair.com/merchants/discover-the-winding-lanes ; 

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Schedule:

• 5:45am - Load motorcoach
• 6:00am - Depart from Shasta College Redding Main Campus, North Parking Lot
• 6:30am - Pick up Red Bluff passengers at Adobe Chevron Mini Mart, north Main Street 
• 10:00am - Arrive at the event, located at the Cow Palace in Daly City
• 3:00-3:15pm - Load Motorcoach & Depart
• 6:00-6:45pm - Dinner stop 
• 8:30pm - Drop off Red Bluff passengers
• 9:00pm - Return to Redding Main Campus, North Parking Lot
• Note: return time may vary depending on Bay Area traffic

Location: 

• Redding Passengers: meet at the Shasta College Redding Main Campus, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, in the North Parking Lot. Parking permits are not required. 
• Red Bluff Passengers: meet at the Adobe Chevron Mini Mart located at 2370 Main St, Red Bluff (important: please do not park in the Chevron's main customer parking only area.

Travel Host: Darlene Montgomery

Fee: $135 (includes the ticket of admission in to the event)

IMPORTANT: Registration Deadline - in order to purchase our tickets in a timely manner so we don't miss out on this opportunity, please register no later than October 21st. 

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https://www.shastacollege.edu/about/economic-workforce-development/community-education/important-information/  

Historic Nevada City Victorian Christmas 

The aroma of roasted chestnuts fill the air, along with street vendors and lamp-lit streets filled with Christmas treasures. It’s the one & only Victorian Christmas. It’s a magical setting of hilly streets with authentic gas lamps, wandering carolers dressed in Victorian attire, and visitors sharing holiday cheer and good tidings. There are holiday activities for all ages including live entertainment, yuletide treats and libations, and Father Christmas!

Double your fun and bring family and friends along with you to enjoy all the festivities this event has to offer. 

To learn more about the beautifully festive event, go to: https://www.nevadacitychamber.com/nevada-city-events/victorian-christmas/ 

This is a rain or shine event. 

Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024

Schedule:

• Load motor coach at 9:45. Depart at 10:00am from the Shasta College Redding Main Campus, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, North Parking Lot; and return at 9:00pm, North Parking Lot.
• Motor coach will be stopping in Red Bluff at 10:30am to pick up Red Bluff passengers. We will pick up at the Adobe Chevron Mini Mart located on North Main Street. Please park in the empty lot next to the mini mart, do not park in the customer-only parking spaces. 
• We will not be making a dinner stop on the way back. 

Travel Host: Darlene Montgomery

Fee: $99

Please Read: click here to view refund policies - 

https://www.shastacollege.edu/about/economic-workforce-development/community-education/important-information/  

For detailed information and to make reservations for this trip, please visit our Community Education Travel Portal:  https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1264657

Double $4,049*; Single $4,849; Triple $3,999

For bookings made after Oct 22, 2024 call for rates.

Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Sacramento Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers

Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $549 per person * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package Upgrade your

Day 1: Monday, April 21, 2025 Overnight Flight An overnight flight transports you to a country of stunning landscapes, lively cities and stirring history.

Day 2: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Glasgow, Scotland - Tour Begins Your tour opens in Glasgow, Scotland’s Victorian city. Start your Scottish adventure with a visit to the National Piping Centre. After a demonstration and lesson with a renowned piper, it’s your chance to give it a go! Then, join your fellow travelers for a lively welcome dinner at the Centre’s farm-to-table restaurant. (D)

Day 3: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Glasgow - Oban - Ballachulish This morning, bid Glasgow farewell as you travel to Oban, known as the ‘Gateway to the Isles’. After free time for lunch, it’s your choice! Take a walk up to McCaig’s Tower with your Tour Manager -OR- visit Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds. Admire the verdant green hills and mountainside waters as you arrive at your remote countryside hotel situated on lovely Loch Linnhe. (B, D)

Day 4: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Ballachulish - Isle of Skye - Ballachulish This morning, take a ferry ride to the stunning Isle of Skye, also known in poetry and song as Eilean a' Cheò (The Misty Isle). Upon arrival in Armadale, a local guide from the island will join you to share the history of this magical place and what it is like to live there today. Visit the capital of Portree for some time to explore, then continue north for stunning views of the Storr. End your day by returning to Ballachulish via the Skye Bridge and a scenic drive along the “Road to the Isles”. (B, D)

Day 5: Friday, April 25, 2025 Ballachulish - Loch Ness - Thurso Today, enjoy stunning and unspoiled landscapes as you journey further into the Highlands. Travel through the Great Glen, famous for its many lochs (lakes). Visit the striking ruins of Urquhart Castle before enjoying a cruise on Loch Ness, one of Britain’s most famous bodies of water. Keep your eyes open — you never know when Nessie will appear! Travel off the beaten path to Thurso, one of Scotland’s most remote towns on the North Coast. Embrace the rustic environment of the Scottish Highlands as you settle in for your 2-night stay. (B, D)

Day 6: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Thurso - Orkney Islands - Thurso Grab your windbreaker – it’s time for an adventure on the Orkney Islands.* Ferry to this former Viking stronghold off the northernmost coast of Scotland, where artists admire the ever-changing clouds rolling across the sky like a time-lapse at double speed. On the crossing, feel the wind in your hair as you view the abundant bird life and, if you are lucky, porpoises and seals. A local guide introduces this ethereal place that few visitors to Scotland get to experience. Visit Skara Brae and discover the remains of a Neolithic village built before the Great Pyramids in Egypt. Continue on toward the prehistoric Standing Stones of Stenness, reported to be older than Stonehenge. Make your way through the town of Viking Kirkwall before returning to the mainland. (B)

Day 7: Sunday, April 27, 2025 Thurso - Inverness As you make your way back from the northern coast, visit the majestic Dunrobin Castle** which dates back to the 1300s. The Castle is built in the style of a French château and is home to the Duke of Sutherland. Next, visit the powerfully emotive and atmospheric battlefield of Culloden, where the Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end. Enjoy an overnight stay in Inverness, capital of the Highlands. (B, D)

Day 8: Monday, April 28, 2025 Inverness - Pitlochry - Edinburgh Begin your day with a visit to a family-run farm set in the heart of the Highlands. See sheepdogs at work while surrounded by the mountain wilderness of CairngormsNational Park. Continue on to the vibrant Victorian town of Pitlochry for some time at leisure to explore on your own. End your day in Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh. (B)

Day 9: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Edinburgh Today visit Edinburgh Castle, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Edinburgh’s new town, before your local expert takes you on a walking tour up to the magnificent castle. Enjoy an afternoon of free time. This evening, give traditional Scottish ingredients a modern twist. Enjoy a lively and interactive cooking experience at one of Scotland’s premier culinary institutions. With a “wee dram” in hand, toast the end of a wonderful journey. (B, D)

Day 10: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Edinburgh - Tour Ends Your tour of Scotland comes to a close today. (B)