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Introduction to Traditional Kung Fu
with Raphael Smith
Introduction to Traditional Kung Foo
This traditional kung fu class is on the internal martial art Xingyiquan. In this course students will develop the body method, structure, and internal engine behind one of the most efficient internal martial arts. Students will learn the ancient principles of the Five Elements as means of health, philosophy, and combat.
Date(s): Session 1: April 1st- May 4, 2026 (No class April 6th)
Session 2: June 1st- June 30th, 2026
Schedule: 9- Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 6:30pm- 8:00pm
Location: Shasta College Main Campus 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96003 Cafeteria Stage
Facilitator: Raphael Smith
Fee: $100
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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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Notary Public Certification
with Tracy Boyum, Masters Notary Academy
6- Hour CA Notary Public Course and Exam
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and professional skills necessary to become a proficient California notary public and prepare for the State’s examination.
In addition, this course will satisfy the California State’s mandatory education requirement of reviewing notary laws and practices for current notary public professionals seeking reappointment. The successful applicant will become a more valuable employee or be able to start his/her own community business.
California State Proctors will administer the Notary Examination at the end of the class.
IMPORTANT: Class starts promptly at 8:30am. Please check in at the door prior to 8:30. Due to the mandated time to be in class, students who arrive after 8:30 will NOT be admitted, no exceptions. No refunds will be granted.
Class Schedule:
- 8:30-3:30 Class
- 8-8:30 Check-in/photos for application
- 10:30-10:40am break
- 12:00pm- 1:00pm lunch
- 2:20pm- 2:30pm break
- 3:30-4:30 Check-in for Exam
- 4:30-5:30 State Exam
PLEASE NOTE: There will be appropriate breaks throughout the day as well as a (no-host) lunch break. Participants may bring a cooler with beverages and food. There are also many places to eat in downtown Redding within walking distance.
Date(s): Session 1: April 10th, 2026
Session 2: July 10th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Friday
Time: 8:00am-5:30pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St Redding CA 96001 Room 9205/9206
Facilitator: Tracy Boyum, Masters Notary Academy
Fee: $150.00 (includes materials)
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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
1- Thursday
Session 2: April 22nd, 2026
1- Wednesday
Schedule: 1- Wednesday or Thursday
Time: Wednesday 9:00am- 11:00am
Thursday 5:30pm- 7:30pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St, Redding, CA 96001 Room 9301
Facilitator: Jenn Snider
Fee: $75.00
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Quick Tips for Microsoft Excel
with Rio Miner
Quick Tips for Microsoft Excel
Improve your MS Excel use with this refresher course. Learn to quickly review, analyze, and interpret data using MS Excel tricks, formulas, tables, and graphs.Become a better Excel spreadsheet user with this practical skill-enhancing class. Use simple tricks to quickly see patterns, identify outliers, and visualize the numbers better than ever. Learn useful Excelfunctions and formulas to make operations more efficient and identify problems before they grow. If understanding data is key to your business, let us help you unlock the analytical power of Excel.Course Overview:
1. Sort & filter; Conditional formatting; Text-to-Columns
2. How to create a pivot table and recognize patterns in large datasets
3. How to use basic & intermediate formulas
4. Quick Check formulas: sum, count, and average
Date(s): Session 1: April 16th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Wednesday
Time: 5:30pm- 7:00pm
Location: Shasta College Health Sciences 1400 Tehama St Redding CA 96001 Room 8113
Facilitator: Rio Miner
Fee: $50.00
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Beginning Wreath Making: Eucalyptus Wreath
with Tehama Floral
Beginning Wreath Making: Eucalyptus Wreath
Discover the relaxing art of eucalyptus wreath making! Create a full, fragrant wreath that dries beautifully in place. Learn wiring, layering, symmetry, and care for a lasting design.
Shasta College Exclusive: Premium customization options included — pampas grass, silk succulents, and luxury ribbons.
Date(s): Session 1: May 14th, 2026
Schedule: 1- Thursday
Time: 3:00pm- 5:30pm
Location: Shasta College Main Campus 11555 Old Oregon Trail Redding CA 96003 Room 1213
Facilitator: Haley Ray
Fee: $70.00
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SBDC- Launching Cottage Food Business in Northern California
with SBDC
SBDC- Launching Cottage Food Businesses
This two-part course is structured to support entrepreneurs in Northern California who want to learn how to start a cottage food business. The course content will cover the following topics:
- Defining products, brand, and vision/mission
- Identifying target audience and customer
- Online marketing, social media, and eCommerce
- Industry trends and benchmarks
- Go-to market strategies
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: May 21st- May 28th, 2026
Schedule: 2- Thursdays
Time: 5:00pm- 7:00pm
Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center 1401 California St. Redding CA 96001 Room 9301
Facilitator: Quintin Gaddy, Director: (SBDC)
Fee: $30.00
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How to Start Using AI- Practical Tips
with Rio Miner
How to Start Using AI- Practical Tips
This course is a practical introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Learn what newly available AI tools can do, what they do not do very well, how to use them, and how to keep personal information secure. Description:AI is everywhere, asking to re-write things, summarize a subject, or help us plan. What can it do? How does it work? Can it be trusted? These questions plague even the early-adopters and tech friendly. Let’s learn together. Discover practical tips and use cases for various AI tools, how to write effective prompts, and keeping your personal information secure. Course overview:
1. What is AI? Robotic Process Automation (RPA) vs. Machine Learning (ML) vs. true Artificial Intelligence
2. What is generative AI and how do Large Language Models (LLM) work?
3. What can it do? Instructor’s Top 10 personal and business uses
4. Do more: numbered prompts & specificity, agent mode, deep research, codex and other ‘gpts’
Lessons include lectures with live demos and guided practical exercises.
Date(s): Session 1: May 28th, 2026 (Thursday)
Session 2: June 24th, 2026 (Wednesday)
Schedule: 1- Thursday or Wednesday
Time: 5:30pm- 7:00pm
Location: Shasta College Health Sciences 1400 Tehama St Redding CA 96001 Room 8113
Facilitator: Rio Miner
Fee: $50.00
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