Introduction to Journaling: A Beginner’s Guide

Journaling is simply recording your thoughts, feelings, and insights in a written, drawn, or typed format. It can be done on paper or on a computer, and it's a low-cost way to improve your mental health. Journaling can help you reduce stress, improve your self-awareness, as well as prioritize problems, fears, and concerns, and provide an opportunity for positive self-talk. You’ll learn how to start journaling (even when you don’t know what to write), the 10 most popular types of journaling, how to kick-start self-reflection and self-discovery, and track your progress and personal growth. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Date(s): Session 1 - March 6th, 2025 - Thursday

               Session 2 - July 22, 2025 - Tuesday 

Schedule: Session 1 - Thursday - 2:00pm- 4:00pm

                 Session 2 - Tuesday 1:00pm- 3:00pm

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: LeeAnne Krusemark

Fee: $50

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Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers

ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to:

There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Date: Session 1 - February 27, 2025 - Thursday

         Session 2 - July 24, 2025 - Thursday

Schedule: Thursday, 2:00pm- 4:00pm

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: LeeAnne Krusemark

Fee: $50

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$Monetize$ Websites, Blogs, and Social Media with Affiliate Marketing

Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low-cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won't offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment). Learn how to find high, recurring, and second-tier commissions. You'll also learn SEO secrets to increase your site's ranking and visibility on search engines like Google. Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. 

Date(s): Session 1 - February 27, 2025 - Thursday

          Session 2 - July 24, 2025 - Thursday

Schedule: Thursday, 4:00pm- 6:00pm

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: LeeAnne Krusemark

Fee: $50

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FREE Travel Presentation

Please RSVP! Space is limited, please sign up for this free presentation to reserve your seat.

If you would like to learn more about these trips before making the commitment, join us for an entertaining, colorful, and informative trip preview. Our Collette Travel representative will be present to provide all the information about the travel arrangement, travel destinations, accommodations, prices, what is included, and much more.

We will be covering: Sicily & Malta (Italy), Costa Rica, American Heritage, Greece, and more! Come learn more about these exciting new trips.

Date(s):  Session 1: July 24, 2025 Hybrid (Zoom and In-Person) - Thursday 5-6PM

              Session 2: September 22, 2025 Hybrid (Zoom and In-Person) - Monday 6-7PM 

Schedule: 1 - Thursday or 1 - Monday

Time(s): 5:00pm-6:00pm or 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Shasta College Community Leadership Center, Room 9205

Facilitator: Jay Fehan, Collette Travel Representative

Fee: Free

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How to Start Any Home Business +250 Home Business Ideas!

Tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award-winning business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business startup workshop you will ever find. You will discover:

* more than 250 legitimate home business ideas

* mandatory legal documentation

* many ways to market your product/service

* how to take tax deductions (this workshop included!)

Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Date(s): Session 1 - March 4th, 2025 - Tuesday

               Session 2 - July 30, 2025 - Wednesday 

Schedule: 4:00pm- 6:00pm

Location: Zoom

Facilitator: LeeAnne Krusemark

Fee: $50

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Are You Thinking About Starting a Nonprofit Organization? 

Do you want an overview of the needs, processes, requirements, and planning for creating, incorporating, and applying for nonprofit status with the IRS and state for the organization? This workshop will provide information to understanding what lies ahead.

Note: the instructor will email the Zoom link to participants prior to the start of class. 

Date: September 11, 2025

Schedule: 1 - Thursday

Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm

Location: Virtual Via Zoom

Facilitator: Bob Reich

Fee: $45

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Mass Casualty Incidents, Management, and Triage

Students will review the S.T.A.R.T. Triage System as well as discuss the SALT Triage System. A review of the Incident Management System and National Incident Management System and how they are incorporated into a MCI event. Case studies will be explored along with practicing skills of triage, managing the scene of a MCI, and helpful suggestions on how to better manage these scenes.

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 mass/multiple casualty incidents as we explore the following items together:

• S.T.A.R.T. Triage
• S.A.L.T. Triage
• ICS
• NIMS
• Managing a MCI
• Case studies
• Triage Practice
• MCI Scenario

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. In addition to receiving a certificate of completion for this course you will also receive a certificate from the National Disaster Life Support Foundation on SALT Mass Casualty Training.

Date: September 15, 2025 - September 19, 2025

Schedule: 1 - week

Time: Asynchronous Online

Facilitator: Frank Friend

Fee: $40

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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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