Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival 

Join in the fabulously festive fun as the World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay will be bursting out in orange to celebrate its bountiful fall harvest and autumn splendor with a top shelf festival lineup, featuring: fine art and crafts from local made-on-the-coast artists, a world-class and diverse lineup of 275 professional artists and fine craft makers; fabulous foods; delectable delicious drinks including premium wines from Half Moon Bay Winery, seasonal craft beer, pumpkin-infused ales, and artisanal cocktail; with stellar live music on stage and street.

Double your fun and bring family and friends along with you to enjoy the day. 

To learn more about this great event, go to: https://pumpkinfest.miramarevents.com/ 

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024

Schedule:

• Depart at 6:30am from the Shasta College Redding Main Campus, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, North Parking Lot; and return at 9:30pm, North Parking Lot. Return time may vary due to Bay Area traffic.
• Motor coach will be stopping in Red Bluff at 7:00am at the Adobe Chevron Mini Mart on North Main Street, Red Bluff to pick up Red Bluff passengers. Please park in the empty lot next to the Mini Mart, do not park in their customer-only parking area. 
• We will be making a dinner stop on the way home. Location TBA.  

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/  

The Shades of Ireland

10 DAYS - Rates - $3,969 pp double INCLUDING air and transportation to the SFO airport (requesting a non-stop flight from SFO)/ $4,469 single.

Departing: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Deposit Amount: A deposit of $698 per person is due upon reservation.

Final Payment Due: Aug 24, 2024

Departure Gateway: San Francisco Intl Airport

For more information and to book your reservation for this trip, visit: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1224254 

Travel Itinerary - 

Day 1: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Overnight Flight Anticipation mounts as you make your way toward the Emerald Isle and its many wonders. Rich history, rolling hills and warm smiles lie ahead in Dublin, Waterford, Killarney and Limerick. With tomorrow comes quintessential Ireland.

Day 2: Thursday, October 24, 2024 Dublin, Ireland - Tour Begins Get a taste of old Dublin. Tonight, you and your fellow travelers revel in a traditional Irish evening, including regional cuisine. 

Day 3: Friday, October 25, 2024 Dublin. Today, it’s your choice! Choose to ride with a local guide to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral, O’Connell Street, the National Gallery, and the historic Phoenix Park -OR- choose a walking tour of the city’s historic center, exploring St. Stephen’s Green, Grafton Street, and the General Post Office. Either way, what follows is an afternoon to discover Dublin’s charms on your own. Later, you may join an optional tour to the Guinness Storehouse, followed by dinner at a contemporary restaurant showcasing Irish cuisine. 

Day 4: Saturday, October 26, 2024 Dublin - Kilkenny - Waterford.  Step back in time and begin the day in the medieval splendor of 12th century Kilkenny on the River Nore. Then, in Waterford, embark on a leisurely paced walking tour of Ireland’s oldest city. It’s your choice! Tour the Waterford Crystal factory and learn how exquisite crystal has been made for centuries -OR- visit the Medieval Museum for a guided tour and a glass of wine in the 15th-century Mayor’s Wine Vault. 

Day 5: Sunday, October 27, 2024 Waterford - Blarney Stone - Killarney The legend goes that those who kiss the Blarney Stone gain the gift of eloquence – give it a try if you wish at historic Blarney Castle. Cross into County Kerry and continue on to charming Killarney. Enjoy a traditional jaunting car ride* through Killarney National Park before boarding a boat* and sailing through the breathtaking lakes in the company of an expert boatman. Tonight, it’s Diner’s Choice... choose your included dinner from a "menu" of Killarney’s great restaurants. 

Day 6: Monday, October 28, 2024 Killarney - Ring of Kerry - Killarney Take in the rugged coastline as you loop your way around the picturesque Ring of Kerry, past pristine beaches, quaint villages and majestic landscapes. At the Gap of Dunloe, shop for local artisan-made crafts. The night is free for reminiscing about the day as you find your own authentic taste of Irish culture. 

Day 7: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Killarney - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick Today brings you to the dramatic, 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher for cinematic views of the mighty Atlantic. Continue to Limerick, where a panoramic city tour showcases King John's Castle and the Treaty Stone. Delve into the fascinating history of the "city of the violated treaty." This evening you may join an optional medieval banquet dinner, hosted in a castle. 

Day 8: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Limerick - Galway - Limerick.  Pass through the windswept, limestone landscape of the Burren, known for its stark beauty and Neolithic tombs. See border collies in action during a traditional sheepdogdemonstration. Continue on to Galway for a brief tour that showcases “The City of Tribes.” Return to Limerick to relax over dinner. 

Day 9: Thursday, October 31, 2024 Limerick - Kilbeggan - Kingscourt.  You don’t have to be a connoisseur to appreciate the old-world heritage of Ireland’s whiskey territory. Your journey brings you to Kilbeggan in the heart of Ireland, where a superb distillery brings whiskey craftsmanship to life and gives you a taste of the final product. Top your day off with an overnight stay on the stately grounds of Cabra Castle, where you toast the end of a memorable trip during an elegant dinner. 

Day 10: Friday, November 1, 2024 Kingscourt - Tour Ends Your journey ends in Kingscourt. 

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. 

Please Read: click here to view refund policies - 

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 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)