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Tips for Travel Planning
with Nancy Shaw

Tips for Travel Planning
Whether you are a novice or an advanced traveler this class is designed for everyone interested in improving their travel knowledge. Classroom time will be focused on gaining knowledge with the instructor providing an overview of general travel systems, helpful information sources, and learning how and where to obtain required travel documents, such as passports, international driver's licenses, visa's, and more.
Date(s): Session 1 - August 2, 2025
Session 2 - September 20, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Saturday
Time: 10:00am-12:00am
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center
Facilitator: Nancy Shaw
Fee: $35
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Drawing For The Mind
with Elizabeth McClellan

Drawing For The Mind
In a world full of noise, give your mind a moment to breathe. Drawing for the Mind isn’t about being an artist- it’s about finding calm, focus, and clarity through simple, beautiful lines. No pressure, no rules. Just pen, paper, and peace. Drawing for the Mind - create your calm.
- Class #1 The science of repetition and what it does for the mind. Creating composition out of a series of lines and curves. Find your lines.
- Class #2 Add shading for dimension and discover enhancements. Put them together in a circle, square or borders.
- Class #3 Put random lines together in a mandala. Use a compass or stencil and create a traditional mandala or heart mandala.
- Class #4 Add colored markers and pencils. Learn blending techniques. Try a 3-d flexigon.
Date(s): August 04 to August 25, 2025
Schedule: 4 - Wednesdays
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Location: Shasta County Art's Council
Facilitator: Elizabeth McClellan
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Siskiyou EDC - Small Business Finance Bootcamp
with SBDC

Siskiyou EDC - Small Business Finance Bootcamp
This two-part series will cover the basics of small business financial management and understanding how to improve profitability.
Session 1: Understanding Financial Statements and Income Analysis
- Overview of essential financial concepts for small business success
- Introduction to the ‘Big 3’ financial statements:
- Profit and Loss Statement (Income Statement)
- Balance Sheet
- Cash Flow Statement
- Deep dive into the Income Statement:
- Identifying and interpreting revenue drivers
- Key components of cost of goods sold (COGS)
- Calculating gross profit margin
- Understanding overhead expenses
- Determining net profit
- Using income statement insights to improve profitability
Session 2: Credit Analysis and Financial Forecasting
- Understanding credit analysis and its importance for small businesses
- Creating effective 12-month cash flow projections
- Setting up a simple Excel-based budget
- Making key assumptions for revenue and expenses
- Projecting future cash balances (monthly and annually)
- Practical strategies to improve and manage cash flow
- Using financial forecasts to support credit applications and business planning
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 - Wednesday August 04, 2025
Session 2 - Wednesday August 13, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Wednesday ($30 fee for each session)
Time: 6:00pm- 7:300pm
Location: COS - Weed Campus with Hybrid Format Enabled
Facilitator: Quintin Gaddy
Fee: $30.00
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Sizzle's - International Kitchen
with Charity Abban-Saah

Sizzle's - International Kitchen
Every week we’ll explore a different cuisine from around the world. The vibrant foods of Nigerian and Caribbean cultures will all be part of this amazing cooking class!
More information regarding each class's menu to come!
Date(s): Session 1 - August 5, 2025
Session 2 - September 2, 2025
Session 3 - October 14, 2025
Session 4 - November 4, 2025
Session 5 - January 13, 2026
Schedule: 1 - Tuesday
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Sizzle's Kitchen
Facilitator: Rotating Chefs
Fee: $110
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Sizzle's - Everyday Cooking
with Sam Borquez

Sizzle's - Everyday Cooking
In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to prepare wholesome, flavorful meals using everyday ingredients.
More information regarding each class's menu to come!
Date(s): Session 1 - August 7, 2025
Session 2 - September 04, 2025
Session 3 - October 2, 2025
Session 4 - November 6, 2025
Session 5 - December 4, 2025
Schedule: 1 - Thursday
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Sizzle's Kitchen
Facilitator: Sam Borquez
Fee: $100
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BAM™ LEGO® Labs: Homeschoolers or School Field Trips Ages 6-17
with Bricks & Minifigs Redding

BAM™ LEGO Labs: Homeschoolers or School Field Trips Ages 6-17
Brought to you by Bricks & Minifigs Redding (BAM™ Redding) BAM™ LEGO Labs: 90 Minutes of pure LEGO fun!
Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills in the BAM™ LEGO Lab! In this hands-on, fast paced course, you’ll design, build, and race your very own custom derby car using LEGO bricks. You’ll get to compete in a series of thrilling derby races. Each race will test your design, strategy and speed as you go head-to-head with your fellow builders.
Next up, you’ll face exciting LEGO challenges that will push your problem solving abilities to the limit and encourage team work and healthy competition. But the excitement doesn’t stop there! The grand finale the course includes a personal touch: you’ll get to build your very own custom minifigure to take home as a keepsake from your BAM™ LEGO Lab adventure.
By the end of the course, you’ll have put your skills to the test, all while having a blast with other fans of LEGO. Are you ready? Let’s build!
Date(s): Session 1 - August 11, 2025
Session 2 - September 01, 2025
Session 3 - September 22, 2025
Session 4 - October 13, 2025
Session 5 - November 3, 2025
Session 6 - December 1, 2025
Session 7 - January 5, 2026
Session 8 - January 26, 2026
Schedule: 1 - Monday
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Location: Bricks & Minifigs Redding
Facilitator: Bricks & Minifigs Staff
Fee: $45
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BAM™ LEGO® Labs: Adults Only 16+
with Bricks & Minifigs Redding

BAM™ LEGO Labs: Adults Only 16+
Brought to you by Bricks & Minifigs Redding (BAM™ Redding) BAM™ LEGO Labs: 90 Minutes of pure LEGO fun!
Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills in the BAM™ LEGO Lab! In this hands-on, fast paced course, you’ll design, build, and race your very own custom derby car using LEGO bricks. You’ll get to compete in a series of thrilling derby races. Each race will test your design, strategy and speed as you go head-to-head with your fellow builders.
Next up, you’ll face exciting LEGO challenges that will push your problem solving abilities to the limit and encourage team work and healthy competition. But the excitement doesn’t stop there! The grand finale the course includes a personal touch: you’ll get to build your very own custom minifigure to take home as a keepsake from your BAM LEGO Lab adventure.
By the end of the course, you’ll have put your skills to the test, all while having a blast with other fans of LEGO. Are you ready? Let’s build!
Date(s): Session 1 - August 11, 2025
Session 2 - September 01, 2025
Session 3 - September 22, 2025
Session 4 - October 13, 2025
Session 5 - November 3, 2025
Session 6 - December 01, 2025
Session 7 - January 05, 2026
Session 8 - January 26, 2026
Schedule: 1 - Monday
Time: 5:15pm-6:45pm
Location: Bricks & Minifigs Redding
Facilitator: Bricks & Minifigs Staff
Fee: $45
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Dance - 2-Step, Level 1
with Ben Mason

2-Step, Level 1
The all-time classic popular Country and Western Dance that is danced all over the world. By the end of the class you will not only have learned the basics of this classic country dance, you’ll have learned a variety of impressive moves that will make this a fun and exciting dance that you and your partner will enjoy whenever you go dancing. It’s easy to learn and fun to do!
This class will concentrate on teaching you the secrets of good 2-Step dancing.You’ll learn how to move on the dance floor like the pros.You’ll learn the critical dance skills of body movement; lead and follow; frame; connection; dance etiquette; turns; and, foot placement in the 2-Step.
Needed: Leather or felt bottom shoes!
Date: August 11 - September 15, 2025
Schedule: 6-Mondays
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Shasta College Redding Main Campus
Facilitator: Ben Mason
Fee: $80
Location: Cafeteria Stage
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