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Finance: Making Government Benefits Work For You
with Ric Komarek
MAKING GOVERNMENT BENEFITS WORK FOR YOU
As you approach retirement, it is more important than ever to understand the role that Social Security benefits can and should play in your overall retirement income plan. This class explains what you need to know about Medicare in simple, practical terms. It includes a description of today’s Medicare health plan choices including original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
Date: September 16, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Tuesday
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center, 1401 California Street, Downtown Redding, 2nd Floor, Room 9205
Facilitator: Ric Komarek, CFP
Fee: $45
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SBDC - Small Business QuickBooks - Series
with SBDC
Small Business QuickBooks Series
This is a four part series in which you can pick and choose which classes you need. Each class description is listed below!
Class 1 - Bookkeeping Basics & Getting Started with QuickBooks Online - This 2 hour class covers accounting 101, terminology, debits/credits, Chart of Accounts and then which QuickBooks online is best for your business.
Class 2 - Setting Up QuickBooks and Creating Customized Forms - This 2 hour class offers how to completely set up your QuickBooks with best practices, finding your way around and getting ready to do business in QuickBooks.
Class 3 - Accounts Receivable in QBO - This 2 hour class offers a complete AR process from, making sales in QuickBooks, invoicing vs sales receipts, receiving payments, using credit cards and bank feeds
Class 4 - Accounts Payable, Reconciliations, Reports in QBO - This 2 hour class offers a complete AP process from entering and paying bills in QuickBooks, cutting checks in QuickBooks, paying bills through bank and credit cards. Then we reconcile bank accounts and end with a review of all the cool reports that QuickBooks gives you and why reports are important."
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): Class 1 - Wednesday September 17, 2025
Class 2 - Wednesday September 24, 2025
Class 3 - Wednesday October 01, 2025
Class 4 - Wednesday October 15, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Wednesday ($60 per class)
Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Location: 1401 California St. Redding, CA 96003 Floor 3 Room 9301
Facilitator: Rebecca Lehman
Fee: $60.00
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Leading with Purpose
with Stephen Campbell
Leading with Purpose
Leadership can often feel like a tricky juggling act, and then someone throws a running chainsaw into the mix! While hundreds of books have been written on the subject, wouldn’t it be great to dialogue and connect with other leaders as you explore some basic fundamental principles of great leadership?! This course is designed to accomplish that goal through dynamic facilitation and interactive conversation. Topics include:
- Being a Culture Creator - Withness! Intentionally creating a culture that communicates “we are in this together!” • Making Our Team Safe - Making Our Team Open - Making Our Team Harmonize
- Clarity is Your Best Friend Being committed to making communication, expectations and feedback as clear as possible • Roles and Expectations - Good Feedback - Control Centers
- The Twin Muscles of Discipline & Courage Working together to create team movement and sustain momentum • Digging in Together - Failure is Not Fatal - Expect and Welcome Conflict
- Navigating Healthy Conflict Managing conflict so it’s productive and not destructive • Assume Good Intent - Owning Your Own - Finding Collective Forward
- The Power of Empowerment Encouraging and releasing others to live into the full potential of their own power. • Acknowledging Power - Room to Roam - Collaborative Creativity
- Renewal is the Glue Discovering and engaging in practices that make the pouring out process sustainable. • Recognizing Uniqueness - Healthy Patterns - Modeling Good Self-care
Date(s): Session 1 - September 18, 2025 - October 23, 2025 (6 weeks)
Session 2 - November 7, 2025 and November 14, 2025 (2 weeks)
Schedule: Session 1 - 6 - Thursdays
Session 2 - 2 - Fridays
Time: Session 1 - 9:00am –10:30am
Session 2 - 8:00am-12:30pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center
Facilitator: Stephen Campbell
Fee: $195
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Prediabetes Action Plan: Simple Steps for Lasting Change
with Ereka Bishop
Prediabetes Action Plan: Simple Steps for Lasting Change
Have you been told you're at risk for diabetes by a doctor or family member? You're not alone—and there *is* something you can do. Join our Prediabetes Action Plan: Simple Steps for Lasting Change—a dietitian-led class that breaks down what prediabetes really means and how to prevent type 2 through smart, sustainable lifestyle choices.
Date: September 18, 2025 - October 30, 2025
Schedule: 7- Thursdays
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center, Downtown Redding, 1401 California Street, 2nd Floor, Room: 9205
Facilitator: Ereka Bishop, MPA, RD
Fee: $115
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Ethanol Emergencies
with Frank Friend
Ethanol Emergencies
Upon the completion of this course, participants will have knowledge related to ethanol and ethanol-blended fuels including the use, chemical and physical characteristics, transportation modes, transfer operations, basics of foam, suggested responder tactics and strategies and environmental issues.
The course will start with an introduction to the online platform the asynchronous and interactive course will be presented on. Once completed you will then dive right into the topic of Ethanol Emergencies.
Since this course is asynchronous you will have 24/7 access to the course during the start and end dates for the course. Though the course is asynchronous, you will also be able to contact the instructor during the course to discuss the topic as needed by you or the instructor.
Date: September 22, 2025 - October 03, 2025
Schedule: 2-weeks
Time: Asynchronous Online
Facilitator: Frank Friend
Fee: $80
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Techniques for Managing a Nonprofit Organization
with Bob Reich
Techniques of Managing a Nonprofit Organization
Do you want an overview to learn, understand or review the techniques and functions of operating and managing a nonprofit organization and how they work together? This class can be valuable for staff, volunteers, or Board members, those considering starting a nonprofit organization, or want a refresher on needs and processes.
Note: the instructor will email the Zoom link to participants prior to the start of class.
Date: September 22, 29, October 6, 2025
Schedule: 3-Mondays
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Virtual Via Zoom
Facilitator: Bob Reich
Fee: $110
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Finance - Investments, Annuities and Income in Retirement - Putting it All Together
with Ric Komarek
Investments, Annuities and Income in Retirement - Putting it All Together
Learn how to better manage your investments, avoid costly mistakes, and develop an income plan that can provide income security for life.
Date: September 23, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Tuesday
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center, Downtown Redding, 1401 California Street, 2nd Floor, Room: 9205
Facilitator: Ric Komarek, CFP
Fee: $45
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Travel - International: Best of Eastern Canada
with Collette Travel
Travel - International: Best of Eastern Canada
We are very excited to be expanding our Collette Travel options for 2025. Below is a short description for the trip, but the real detail of the trip will be found in the external link labeled gateway.gocollette.com. Make sure to visit that link for full trip itineraries and information.
NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.
Locations Visited: Toronto, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Thousand Islands, Indigenous Heritage Farm Visit, Quebec City, Choice on Tour: Quebec City by Bus or Walking Tour of Old Quebec City, Montmorency Falls, Maple Sugar Shack, Montreal
Tour Activity Level: Level 1
Level 1: You’re a leisurely traveler. You typically take it easy and discover the energy of a new place by people-watching or soaking in the atmosphere at a local café. You can climb at least one flight of stairs, board a coach, and walk unassisted at a relaxed pace for up to 60 minutes without difficulty. You can easily handle altitudes up to 5,000 feet.
*Must sign up before March 26, 2025*
Dates: 09/26/2025- 10/04/2025- 9 days!
Link: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1301202
Pricing: Double: $4,069pp Single: $5,169pp Triple: $4,019pp
NOTE: Prices include both round trip flights and round trip transportation to the international airport of departure.