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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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 more detailed information and to make reservations for this trip, please visit our Community Education Travel Portal: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1264664 

Double $4,999*Single $5,899; Triple $4,949

For bookings made after Sep 04, 2024 call for rates. Included in Price: Round Trip Air from San Francisco Intl 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 from SFO Upgrade your in-flight experience with Elite Airfare Additional rate of: Premium Economy $1,590; Business Class $4,190  * Elite Air pricing (Premium Economy, Business Class or First class) is valid until 8 months prior to departure, after which rates are subject to change and will be quoted based upon availability. † Refer to the reservation form to choose your upgrade option IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is guaranteed once deposit is received and booking confirmed by Collette. Your price is not subject to increase after the deposit is received and booking confirmed, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees.

Day 1: Monday, March 3, 2025 Overnight Flight Ciao, Italy!

Day 2: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Rome, Italy - Tour Begins Welcome to Rome. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner featuring regional delicacies and Italian wines. (D)

Day 3: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Rome Discover the city on a locally guided tour of Classical Rome, passing by the Baths of Caracalla as well as the remains of the ancient Circus Maximus. During an in-depth visit to the Colosseum, your guide recounts its rich history. Meander through Rome’s Renaissance district for a peek at the mythic Pantheon and the oval-shaped Piazza Navona, adorned with Baroque fountains. Spend the evening at leisure. Perhaps you’ll head to the medieval Monti neighborhood where the cobblestoned streets are lined with antique shops, independent boutiques and local restaurants. (B)

Day 4: Thursday, March 6, 2025 Rome Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Rome’s cultural treasures. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to offer suggestions. Consider an optional trip to Vatican City to tour the Vatican Museums* and St. Peter’s Basilica. The evening is yours. Perhaps you will join an optional food tour and taste your way around Rome’s bohemian Trastevere district. (B)

Day 5: Friday, March 7, 2025 Rome - Pompeii - Sorrento Journey to the brilliant Bay of Naples, where charming villages are built into hillsides above the blue sea. In Pompeii, it’s your choice! Soak in 2,000 years of history at your own pace. Pick between a leisurely paced tour of the highlights -OR- a faster paced visit of Pompeii's off-the-beaten-path gems. Pause in nearby Gragnano for a late lunch and visit to a pasta factory. Continue to the scenic resort town of Sorrento,** your home for the next 2 nights. (B, L)

Day 6: Saturday, March 8, 2025 Sorrento Today, sail to the enchanting Isle of Capri.*** Upon arrival, admire the island’s iconic scenery on a panoramic cruise,*** passing by the steep cliffs, endless small caves, and the famous Faraglioni rocks, jutting out of the water. Spend time in Capri town with its world-famous piazzetta and explore this island paradise of chic boutiques, lush vegetation, and outdoor cafés. Return to Sorrento in the late afternoon for an evening at leisure. (B)

Day 7: Sunday, March 9, 2025 Sorrento - Florence Head through Tuscany, with its landscape of vineyards and olive groves. Experience Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Home to Italy's best art and architecture, here you’ll visit the Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s renowned sculpture of David. Tonight, enjoy regional Italian cuisine at a local restaurant. (B, D)

Day 8: Monday, March 10, 2025 Florence Embark on a locally guided tour of Florence, highlighting the Piazza del Duomo and the famous Gates of Paradise on the Baptistery. Wander through the Piazza della Signoria and stand in awe before the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. The rest of the day is yours. Consider an optional excursion to the 14th-century Certosa monastery, featuring an after-hours tour and dinner in a popular Tuscan restaurant. (B)

Day 9: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Florence - Pisa - Venice Visit the ancient maritime Republic of Pisa to discover the Piazza Dei Miracoli and the famous Leaning Tower. A special stop is made at a Tuscan winery and farm to enjoy lunch and sample local wines and specialties. Next, cross the Apennine Mountains en route to Venice, where 117 islands are connected by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges. (B, L)

Day 10: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Venice Embark on a boat trip**** to Murano Island for a glass-blowing demonstration. When you return, step off the beaten path and see for yourself how the locals live. Explore the Castello district with a local expert, walking canal by canal through the narrow streets all the way to St. Mark’s Square. Admire the stunning Basilica and the ornate façade of theDoge’s Palace. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional gondola cruise to experience Venice’s most famous pastime. (B)

Day 11: Thursday, March 13, 2025 Venice - Verona - Stresa, Lake Maggiore Depart Venice for Verona, and stroll the streets that were the backdrop for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Arrive in the resort town of Stresa in the breathtaking Italian Lakes District, your home for the next two nights, and admire the beautiful views of Lake Maggiore. (B, D)

Day 12: Friday, March 14, 2025 Stresa Today, it’s your choice! Take a boat across Lake Maggiore to Isola Bella, where you’ll join an expert guide and venture into the Borromeo Palace and gardens -OR- cross into Switzerland as your motor coach climbs up the Simplon Pass for a taste of the Swiss Alps. Tonight, travel by boat to Isola dei Pescatori for a farewell dinner surrounded by beautiful scenery. (B, D)

Day 13: Saturday, March 15, 2025 Stresa - Tour Ends Your Italian adventure comes to a close today. 

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)