By Oregon Coast TODAY
Whether you are looking to pick up a lifesaving skill, explore your creative side, connect with the natural beauty of the coast or prepare for important life transitions, there may bes a class for you in the Oregon Coast Community College’s Community Education lineup.
Here are five standout courses that could change your season — and maybe even your life:
First Aid, CPR and AED Certification, Lincoln City
Instructor Frank Rudecoff brings energy and clarity to essential skills everyone should have. The four-session course is ideal for beginners and is open to anyone aged 12 and older. 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 8-17. $75 plus $29 for materials.
Community Emergency Response Team Training, Lincoln City or Waldport
The college is teaming up with local emergency professionals to offer a nationally recognized program that teaches disaster preparedness and response skills including fire safety, light search and rescue, team coordination and basic medical operations.
In Lincoln City, the eight-session course is Thursday evenings beginning April 10. In Waldport, the course begins on Friday, April 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., and continues Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and ends with a disaster simulation in the afternoon on Saturday, April 12. $10.
Songwriting 101, Newport
Instructor Kathy Redwine will guide students through inspiration, lyric writing, melody and performance in a supportive and fun environment. Bring an instrument if you have one. No experience is required.
Wednesdays, May 7-28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $55.
Happy Trails, Lincoln City
Get to know your local trails and open spaces through this engaging two-part class hosted in partnership with Lincoln City Parks and Recreation. Start with a classroom session and then hit the trail for a guided beginner hike. All proceeds benefit the new Schooner Creek Discovery Park. Instructors include Parks Director Jeanne Sprague, Lori Templeman and Steve Schoenfelder.
Thursday, May 8, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Lincoln City Campus and Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. at the Spyglass Open Space Trail. $15.
Before the End of Life: The Roadmap, Waldport
Led by retired nurse and firefighter Barbara Bush, the course offers practical guidance on organizing vital information and making decisions that ease the burden on loved ones. Ideal for families, caregivers and individuals ready to take control of their end-of-life planning.
Two sessions: Wednesdays, April 23 and April 30, from 1-3 p.m. or Thursdays, May 15 and May 22, from 3-5 p.m. $30.
- For more information, registration and the full schedule of classes, go to www.oregoncoast.edu/communityed, or call 541-996-6222.
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