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Visa / Mastercard - 353-5781 Community Education 353-5780 [ Arts, Crafts & Hobbies ] [ 1 ] Introduction to Glass Fusion Learn basic glass fusion concepts. Explore the exciting design possibilities of glass fusing, cutting, grinding and fixing. Material fee $35. 9/001 Dates/Times: Fri, Jan 16, 5:30 - 8 pm & Sat, Jan 17, 8 - 10:30 am 9/002 Dates/Times: Fri, Feb 20, 5:30 - 8 pm & Sat, Feb 21, 8 - 10:30 am 9/003 Dates/Times: Fri, May 29, 5:30 - 8 pm & Sat, May 30, 8 - 10:30 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS Exploring Bead Making - An Introduction Work glass with a hot head torch making shapes, designs, adding copper, glass powders and “pixie dust.” Bring sunglasses to protect your eyes. Material fee $35. 9/004 Date: Fri, Feb 6 Time: 5:30-8:30 pm Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $69 Place: Dilworth MS Advanced Bead Making (Prerequisite: Exploring Bead Making) Experiment with enamel powders, reduction frit, fine silver wire, copper, silver and gold. Topics include pulling the perfect stringer, pulling and twisting cane. Goldstone and aventurine stringers, lines, dots and swirls. Bring sunglasses to protect your eyes. Material fee $35. 9/005 Date: Sat, Feb 7 Time: 8 - 11 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $69 Place: Dilworth MS Double Fusion, Decorative Glass (Prerequisite: Intro to Glass Fusion) Working on a small scale, you will fuse and slump colorful glass to create a 6” tile, plate or candy dish. Material fee $40. 9/006 Dates/Times: Fri, Mar 6, 5:30 - 8 pm & Sat, Mar 7, 8 -10:30 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS Open Studio Glass Fusion (Prerequisite - 2 glass fusion classes) This is open studio time to work on your projects. Come with your ideas! Material fee $50. 9/007 Dates/Times: Fri, Mar 20, 5:30 - 8 pm & Sat, Mar 21, 8 - 10:30 am 9/008 Dates/Times: Fri, Jun 26, 5:30 - 8 pm & Sat, Jun 27, 8 - 10:30 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS Advanced Glass Fusion (Prerequisite - Intro to Glass Fusion) Learn more advanced ways to use sheet glass, frit, confetti and other non-sheet glass products. Material fee $50. 9/009 Dates/Times: Fri, Apr 10, 5:30 - 8 pm & Sat, Apr 11, 8 -10:30 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS Glass Fusion Workshop – Spring Break (Prerequisite: 2 Glass Fusion Classes) Bring a sack lunch and drink each day and $100 material fee on the first day of class. 9/010 Dates: Mon - Fri, Apr 13 - 17 Time: 9 am - 3 pm Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $290 Place: Dilworth MS Summer Glass Fusion Workshops (Prerequisite: 2 Glass Fusion Classes) Bring a sack lunch and drink each day and $100 material fee on the first day of class. 9/014 Dates/Time: Mon - Fri, July 13 - 17, 9 am - 3 pm 9/015 Dates/Time: Mon - Fri, Aug 3 - 7, 9 am - 3 pm 9/016 Dates/Times: Sat, Aug 15, 8 am - 2 pm & Mon - Fri, Aug 17 - 21, 5:30 - 8:30 pm & Sat, Aug 22, 8 am - 2 pm Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $290 Place: Dilworth MS Recycled Glass Fusion (Prerequisite - Intro to Glass Fusion) Make a plate or bowl using recycled glass. You will also incorporate painting, metals and “pixie” dust to add character to your piece. Material fee $35. 9/011 Dates/Times: Fri, May 1, 5:30 - 8 pm & Sat, May 2, 8 - 10:30 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS Fused Glass Jewelry (Prerequisite - Intro to Glass Fusion) You have seen them in trendy galleries. Now come and create your own unique glass jewelry. You will learn the basics of glass fusion and slumping and will create one of a kind pendants, earrings, hair clips or pins. Material fee $40. 9/012 Dates/Times: Fri, May 15, 5:30 - 8 pm & Sat, May 16, 8 - 10:30 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS Finish Your Glass Fusion Projects This class is designed to give extra time to those people who have not finished glass fusion projects that they have already started. Please note: no new projects may be started in this class. Material fee $25. 9/013 Date: Sat, Jun 6 Time: 8 - 11 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $59 Place: Dilworth MS Stained Glass – An Introduction The Tiffany style of copper foiling is used to create a square finished piece. Learn the tech- niques of glass cutting, foiling and soldering. All materials and equipment are provided. Material fee $40. 9/017 Dates: Sats, April 18 and 25 Time: 11:30 am - 4 pm Instr: Carole Hutchison Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS

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Page 1: [ Arts, Crafts & Hobbies ]epubs.nsla.nv.gov/statepubs/epubs/688879-2009spring.pdf · Material fee $35. 9/005 Date: Sat, Feb 7 Time: 8 - 11 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $69 Place:

Visa / Mastercard - 353-5781 Community Education 353-5780

[ Arts, Crafts & Hobbies ]

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Introduction to Glass FusionLearn basic glass fusion concepts. Explore the exciting design possibilities of glass fusing, cutting, grinding and fixing. Material fee $35.9/001 Dates/Times: Fri, Jan 16, 5:30 - 8 pm

& Sat, Jan 17, 8 - 10:30 am9/002 Dates/Times: Fri, Feb 20, 5:30 - 8 pm

& Sat, Feb 21, 8 - 10:30 am9/003 Dates/Times: Fri, May 29, 5:30 - 8 pm

& Sat, May 30, 8 - 10:30 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS

Exploring Bead Making - An IntroductionWork glass with a hot head torch making shapes, designs, adding copper, glass powders and “pixie dust.” Bring sunglasses to protect your eyes. Material fee $35.9/004 Date: Fri, Feb 6 Time: 5:30-8:30 pm Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $69 Place: Dilworth MS

Advanced Bead Making (Prerequisite: Exploring Bead Making) Experiment with enamel powders, reduction frit, fine silver wire, copper, silver and gold. Topics include pulling the perfect stringer, pulling and twisting cane. Goldstone and aventurine stringers, lines, dots and swirls. Bring sunglasses to protect your eyes. Material fee $35.9/005 Date: Sat, Feb 7 Time: 8 - 11 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $69 Place: Dilworth MS

Double Fusion, Decorative Glass (Prerequisite: Intro to Glass Fusion)Working on a small scale, you will fuse and slump colorful glass to create a 6” tile, plate or candy dish. Material fee $40.9/006 Dates/Times: Fri, Mar 6, 5:30 - 8 pm

& Sat, Mar 7, 8 -10:30 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS

Open Studio Glass Fusion (Prerequisite - 2 glass fusion classes)This is open studio time to work on your projects. Come with your ideas! Material fee $50.9/007 Dates/Times: Fri, Mar 20, 5:30 - 8 pm

& Sat, Mar 21, 8 - 10:30 am9/008 Dates/Times: Fri, Jun 26, 5:30 - 8 pm

& Sat, Jun 27, 8 - 10:30 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS

Advanced Glass Fusion(Prerequisite - Intro to Glass Fusion)Learn more advanced ways to use sheet glass, frit, confetti and other non-sheet glass products. Material fee $50.9/009 Dates/Times: Fri, Apr 10, 5:30 - 8 pm

& Sat, Apr 11, 8 -10:30 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS

Glass Fusion Workshop – Spring Break(Prerequisite: 2 Glass Fusion Classes) Bring a sack lunch and drink each day and $100 material fee on the first day of class.9/010 Dates: Mon - Fri, Apr 13 - 17 Time: 9 am - 3 pm Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $290 Place: Dilworth MS

Summer Glass Fusion Workshops(Prerequisite: 2 Glass Fusion Classes) Bring a sack lunch and drink each day and $100 material fee on the first day of class.9/014 Dates/Time: Mon - Fri, July 13 - 17,

9 am - 3 pm9/015 Dates/Time: Mon - Fri, Aug 3 - 7,

9 am - 3 pm9/016 Dates/Times: Sat, Aug 15, 8 am - 2 pm

& Mon - Fri, Aug 17 - 21, 5:30 - 8:30 pm & Sat, Aug 22, 8 am - 2 pm

Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $290 Place: Dilworth MS

Recycled Glass Fusion(Prerequisite - Intro to Glass Fusion)Make a plate or bowl using recycled glass. You will also incorporate painting, metals and “pixie” dust to add character to your piece. Material fee $35.9/011 Dates/Times: Fri, May 1, 5:30 - 8 pm

& Sat, May 2, 8 - 10:30 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS

Fused Glass Jewelry(Prerequisite - Intro to Glass Fusion)You have seen them in trendy galleries. Now come and create your own unique glass jewelry. You will learn the basics of glass fusion and slumping and will create one of a kind pendants, earrings, hair clips or pins. Material fee $40.9/012 Dates/Times: Fri, May 15, 5:30 - 8 pm

& Sat, May 16, 8 - 10:30 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS

Finish Your Glass Fusion ProjectsThis class is designed to give extra time to those people who have not finished glass fusion projects that they have already started. Please note: no new projects may be started in this class. Material fee $25.9/013 Date: Sat, Jun 6 Time: 8 - 11 am Instr: Rachel Salvagione Fee: $59 Place: Dilworth MS

Stained Glass – An IntroductionThe Tiffany style of copper foiling is used to create a square finished piece. Learn the tech-niques of glass cutting, foiling and soldering. All materials and equipment are provided. Material fee $40.9/017 Dates: Sats, April 18 and 25 Time: 11:30 am - 4 pm Instr: Carole Hutchison Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS

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Register at: www.washoe.k12.nv.us/community/education Community Education 353-5780

Stained Glass - Advanced(Prerequisite: Carole Hutchison’s Intro to Stained Glass class) Learn how to use a pattern, advanced glass cutting, grinding, glass saw, and construction of larger pieces. We will create a panel from three different patterns. Materials and equip-ment are provided. Material fee $40.9/018 Dates: Sats, May 30 and June 6 Time: 11:30 am - 4 pm Instr: Carole Hutchison Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS

Kaleidoscopes – Making MagicKaleidoscopes are unique and provide limit-less images. You will create a scope from a metal tube and fused glass wheels. It is an interesting process and does not require any previous experience. All materials will be pro-vided. Material fee $40.9/019 Dates: Sats, May 2 and 9 Time: Noon - 4 pm Instr: Carole Hutchison Fee: $69 Place: Dilworth MS

Bob Ross Oil Painting – LandscapesAs seen on the PBS Joy of Painting pro-gram, the Bob Ross wet-on-wet oil painting method is easy to learn, even for beginners. This technique leads you step by step into the wonderful world of art. Each student must bring a 16” x 20” primed, medium textured canvas. Material fee $35.9/020 Date: Sat, Jan 24 Time: 1 - 4:30 pm9/021 Date: Sat, Apr 25 Time: 1 - 4:30 pm Instr: Shawna Burkhart Fee: $69 Place: Dilworth MS

Bob Ross Oil Painting – SeascapesLearn how to paint seascapes in just one class.Each student must bring a 16” x 20” primed, medium textured canvas. Material fee $35.9/022 Date: Sat, Feb 21 Time: 1 - 4:30 pm Instr: Shawna Burkhart Fee: $69 Place: Dilworth MS

Bob Ross Oil Painting – FloralsLearn how to paint flowers and complete an entire painting in just one class. Each student must bring a 16” x 20” primed, medium tex-tured canvas. Material fee $40.9/023 Date: Sat, Mar 21 Time: 1 - 4:30 pm Instr: Shawna Burkhart Fee: $69 Place: Dilworth MS

Swarovski® Crystal/Sterling Silver BraceletInstead of buying a pricey bracelet, make it yourself! This is an easy pattern so no prior beading experience is necessary. The right an-gle weave is a very versatile stitch that can be used with many different beads to get different effects. Check out a photo of this bracelet on the Community Education website. Material fee $20. 9/024 Date: Mon, Feb 23 Time: 5:30 - 8 pm Instr: Diane Coffey Fee: $25 Place: Dilworth MS

Watercolor – Let’s Paint PoppiesIn this four-week watercolor class, students will paint Islandic, Oriental and California poppies while learning a variety of watercolor techniques each week. Composition, color and value will also be taught. Lots of demon-strations and individual help make this class perfect for beginners or experiences painters who want to learn more about flower paint-ing. Please ask for materials list when registering.9/025 Dates: Tues, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 6 - 9 pm Instr: Jan Foss Fee: $99 Place: Damonte Ranch HS

Watercolor – Let’s Paint LiliesIn this three-week watercolor class, students will paint water, tiger and calla lilies. Please ask for materials list when registering.9/026 Dates: Tues, Apr 21, 28, May 5 Time: 6 - 9 pm Instr: Jan Foss Fee: $79 Place: Damonte Ranch HS

Pottery on the Wheel In this class, learn the basics of ceramics – pinch, slab and coil techniques – and “how to throw” on the pottery wheel. You will also experiment with various glazing and firing methods. Material fee $50.9/027 Dates/Times: Fri, Feb 27, 6 - 8:30 pm

& Sat, Feb 28, 10 am - 2 pm9/028 Dates/Times: Fri, Apr 24, 6 - 8:30 pm

& Sat, Apr 25, 10 am - 2 pm Instr: Lauren Gandolfo Fee: $79 Place: Reno HS, Industrial Arts

Building

Tile MosaicsMake beautiful hand-crafted gifts or your own unique treasures. Use broken pottery and tile to create fabulous works of art. Material fee $50.9/029 Dates/Times: Fri, Mar 6, 6 - 8:30 pm

& Sat, Mar 7, 10 am - 2 pm9/030 Dates/Times: Fri, Apr 3, 6 - 8:30 pm

& Sat, Apr 4, 10 am - 2 pm Instr: Lauren Gandolfo Fee: $79 Place: Reno HS, Industrial Arts

Building

Acrylic PaintingAcrylic painting became popular when Andy Warhol introduced “Pop Art” to the world. In this class, you will explore many fabulous techniques including natural landscapes, color and composition. Material fee is $50.9/031 Dates/Times: Fri, Mar 20, 6 - 8:30

pm & Sat, Mar 21, 10 am - 2 pm Instr: Lauren Gandolfo Fee: $79 Place: Reno HS, Industrial Arts

Building

Crochet for BeginnersAre “Do It Yourself” books confusing? Do you wish someone would just show you that stitch or how to keep your project straight? Crochet for beginners will teach a chain stitch and single crochet. You will complete several proj-ects and learn important lessons all beginners should know. Please ask for materials list when registering. 9/032 Dates: Tues, Mar 17, 24, 31, Apr 7 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Place: Billinghurst MS

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9/033 Dates: Thurs, Mar 19, 26, Apr 2, 9 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Place: Dilworth MS Instr: Davel Foote Fee: $49 Intermediate Crochet(Prerequisite: Crochet for Beginners or Instructor Approval) In this continuation class students will learn double crochet, increasing and decreasing stitches, how to read patterns, and finishing techniques. Students will be able to work at their own pace on projects on their choosing.9/034 Dates: Tues, Apr 21, 28, May 5, 12 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Place: Billinghurst MS9/035 Dates: Thurs, Apr 23, 30, May 7, 14 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Place: Dilworth MS Instr: Davel Foote Fee: $49 Encaustics - Painting with BeeswaxEncaustics is the melting and fusing of bees-wax with pigment color. This small class is for beginning, intermediate and advanced encaustic students and will cover the history, tools, supplies, substrates, fusing techniques, carving, molding, modeling and collage. For a sneak peek Google “encaustics” to see how artists are using this incredible medium. Material fee $30. 9/036 Date: Sat, Jan 31 Time: 10 am - 2 pm 9/037 Date: Sat, Mar 14 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Instr: Carole Dance Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS

Encaustics – Open Studio(Prerequisite - Intro to Encaustics)This class is open to students who have taken Encaustics and would like to bring their special treasures, found objects or botanicals and larger boards and work on a waxed masterpiece. Material fee $20.9/038 Date: Sat, May 16 Time: 1 - 5 pm Instr: Carole Dance Fee: $49 Place: Dilworth MS

Anything But Bland – Vegan Food PreparationWhat is Vegan food and how is it prepared? In this class learn the basics of a plant-based Vegan diet and how to create fabulous tasty meals. Melinda Gadda will demonstrate making a variety of dishes using beans, nuts and herbs, and replacing meat with tofu. In addition, she will show you how to create “cream” soups without any milk products. Come and enjoy this free-form style of food preparation and sample all the dishes. 9/039 Dates: Weds, Feb 25 & Mar 4 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Instr: Melinda Gadda Fee: $49 Place: Damonte Ranch HS9/040 Dates: Weds, Apr 29 & May 6 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Instr: Melinda Gadda Fee: $49 Place: TBD

Vietnamese CookingTake your taste buds on this tour around Viet-nam with our native chef. Traditional recipes from the north, central and southern regions will be taught. From the north comes the ever-popular beef or pork noodle soup. Ho Chi Minh residents love lemon grass beef on noodles with citrus sauce and fresh shrimp rolls with peanut sauce. To end this exciting meal, try jasmine tapioca with mango. Bring $18 to class for food supplies. Please ask for materials list when registering.9/041 Date: Wed, Mar 11 Time: 6:30 - 9 pm Instr: Caroline Kimmel Fee: $29 Place: TBD

The Art of Sushi Let’s entertain our friends and families with Hosa-Maki-Zushi (thin sushi rolls with vegeta-bles); Futo-Maki-Zushi (as in the most popu-lar California Rolls); Ura-Maki-Zushi (like the hot Florida Rolls); Te-Maki-Zushi (in Manhat-

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tan Rolls); Ebi-Oshi-Zushi (as for party sushi). Tonight you’ll also learn tips on how to make the perfect sushi rice. Green tea will be served. As usual, you will join in the preparation and enjoy eating it as well. Bring $18 to class for food supplies. (No cancellations or refunds for Sushi classes.) Please ask for materials list when registering.9/042 Date: Wed, Apr 22 Time: 6:30 - 9 pm Instr: Caroline Kimmel Fee: $29 Place: TBD

Living Food NutritionIt’s about your health, it’s about nutrition, it’s about time! Join this class and learn about “living food nutrition.” Living or raw food is food that has not been tampered with by cook-ing or preservatives. Linda Clark is a Living Food Nutritionist, chef, coach and trainer. Her class is a meal and an education. It’s all about the living enzymes! In four classes she will prepare a variety of recipes and focus on breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. And you will learn about improving your health through good nutrition. This is not a “di-et.” This is a “live-it” way of choosing, preparing and eating live food. Material fee of $75 is payable directly to the instructor on the first night of class and covers the cost of all fresh food for all four classes and a recipe book and research material. Bring “to go” containers to take home what you can’t finish eating in class. For a preview of the meals that will be prepared, go to www.therawvegannetwork.com/lindaclark or email her and request it at [email protected]/043 Dates: Tues, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 Place: Billinghurst MS9/044 Dates: Tues, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 Place: Dilworth MS9/045 Dates: Tues, Mar 31, Apr 7, 21, 28

(no class Apr 14) Place: Damonte Ranch HS Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Instr: Linda Clark Fee: $69

FOR PARENT & CHILD COOKING CLASSES, GO TO PAGE 14.

Italian Conversation Practice for the TravelerWant to practice your Italian with others in realistic travel situations before boarding the plane to Italy? This class is for those who have some Italian language experience and/or have already taken the Italian for the Trav-eler class. Review basic directions and how to follow them, expressions of courtesy, numbers and the Euro system of money, asking prices, tipping, how to buy train tickets and theater tickets, making room reservations, and sight-seeing arrangements. 9/046 Date: Tues, Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Instr: Donna Manca Fee: $59 Place: Reno HS

Italian for the TravelerAre you hoping to travel to Italy and explore one of the most romantic countries in the world? Do you wish to learn common expres-sions of courtesy and vocabulary for lodging, sightseeing and food? This class will give you a rudimentary knowledge of Italian to help you along the way, and will review airport vocabulary, greetings and salutations, hotel lingo, currency terms and more! This class is designed for beginning students.9/047 Date: Tues, Feb 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Instr: Donna Manca Fee: $89 Place: Reno HS

French for the TravelerIs a trip to Paris or a lovely chateaux of the Loire Valley in your future? Do you wish to learn common expressions of courtesy and vocabulary for lodging, sightseeing and food? This class will give you a basic knowledge of French to help you along the way, and will review airport vocabulary, greetings and salu-tations, hotel lingo, currency terms and more! This class is designed for beginning students.9/048 Date: Weds, Feb 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25,

Apr 1 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Instr: Donna Manca Fee: $89 Place: Reno HS

American Sign Language for ConversationEveryday communication is vital for socializa-tion, cooperation and education. This course is designed to be an informative, casual, fun opportunity to learn the basics of American Sign Language. Learning to communicate with the deaf community will open up new worlds for you and for others! Material fee $5.9/049 Dates: Weds, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 1,

8, 22, 29 (no class Apr 15) Times: 6 - 7:30 pm Instr: Kirsten McPartland Fee: $136 for 8 weeks Place: Dilworth MS

Beginning Japanese IExperience Japan without ever leaving Reno! This is the perfect class for the beginner who wants an introduction to Japanese language and culture. In six fun classes you will learn to order oishi food in a restaurant, travel on the Shinkansen and bow like a native.9/050 Date: Thurs, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 2, 9 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Instr: Carissa Monfalcone Bouwer Fee: $92 for 6 weeks Place: Dilworth MS

Beginning Japanese IIThe continuation of Beginning Japanese I.9/051 Date: Thurs, Apr 23, 30, May 7, 14,

21, 28 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Instr: Carissa Monfalcone Bouwer Fee: $92 for 6 weeks Place: Dilworth MS

Spanish for FunAren’t there times when you wish you could speak Spanish? You are never too old to learn! Our teacher has traveled extensively in Spanish speaking countries. She has the skills to teach in a fun, relaxed environment. This five-week class is designed for the absolute, true beginner.9/052 Dates: Weds, Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Instr: Renee Andrini Fee: $89 Place: Damonte Ranch HS

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Spanish for the TravelerIn this Spanish class you will learn the vocabulary pertinent to traveling in Spanish speaking countries. You will learn vocabu-lary for food, lodging, sightseeing, directions and bargaining. This class is perfect for the beginning or intermediate student.9/053 Dates: Weds, Mar 18, 25, Apr 1 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Instr: Renee Andrini Fee: $59 Place: Damonte Ranch HS

THURSDAY AFTERNOON COMPUTER CLASSES AT WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL

Computer Basics – Hardware, Software, the Internet and MoreThis two-part class is for those who are brand new to, or intimidated by computers. Learn a bit of the computer lingo (monitor, processor, hard drive, RAM, hardware, operating system, software) and get lots of practice using the computer. Explore the world of Windows. Type a short letter on the keyboard, using a word processing program. Draw a simple picture with the mouse using an art program. Make practicing the computer FUN while surfing the Internet! Material fee $5.9/054 Dates: Thurs, Jan 8 & Fri, Jan 9 Time: 2:30 - 5:30 pm Instr: Jean Gage Fee: $89 Place: Wooster HS, Career Center

Word 2003 Basics In this two-part course, learn word processing terminology and the Word screen components. Use the Toolbar and shortcut menus. Cut, copy and paste text. Set margins and tabs. Change your font and add bold, italic and underline. Spell check your work, preview the document and print it. Save your file and open another. Create envelopes, and use bullets for adding emphasis to lists. Material fee $5.9/055 Dates: Thurs, Jan 29 & Feb 5 Time: 2:30 - 5:30 pm Instr: Jean Gage Fee: $89 Place: Wooster HS, Career Center

Excel 2003 Basics In this two-part course, learn spreadsheet terminology and the Excel screen components. Use the Excel Toolbar and shortcuts. Build a spreadsheet, enter and modify data, save and print it. Create formulas such as totals, mini-mums, maximums, averages. Enhance your spreadsheets with fonts, bold, italic and more. Spell check. Work with multiple workbooks at the same time. Material fee $5.9/056 Dates: Thurs, Feb 12 & 26 Time: 2:30 - 5:30 pm Instr: Jean Gage Fee: $89 Place: Wooster HS, Career Center

Digital Camera BasicsThis two-part course is a basic introduction to using your digital camera. You will begin by learning the camera’s features, includ-ing Flash, Macro, Zoom, Menus, Modes and Scenes and discuss selecting, using and caring for memory cards and batteries. Use Windows Explorer to see your camera’s photos, transfer images from your camera to your computer or USB Flash Drive and burn CDs to backup photos. You will also learn how to enjoy your photos as a computer slide show and add your photos to a Word document or e-mail them to friends and family. Material fee $5.9/057 Dates: Thurs, Mar 5 & 12 Time: 2:30 - 5:30 pm9/058 Dates: Thurs, Mar 5 & 12 Time: 6 - 9 pm Instr: Jean Gage Fee: $89 Place: Wooster HS, Career Center

Excel 2003 Intermediate (Excel Basics, or instructor approval, is a prerequisite)This two-part course will cover more format-ting techniques including conditional format-ting and styles. Learn how to customize your Toolbar and practical ways to work with large spreadsheets such as Data Outlines, freez-ing panes, and splitting the window. Link the data from one sheet to another and one work-book to another and explore Excel functions including PAYMENT, IF for automatic testing, INTEGER, and TODAY or NOW to date stamp your work. Learn the basics of creating charts to graphically display numbers and easily sort and filter your data lists. Material fee $5.

9/059 Dates: Thurs, Mar 26 & Apr 2 Time: 2:30 - 5:30 pm Instr: Jean Gage Fee: $89 Place: Wooster HS, Career Center

Word 2003 Intermediate (Word Basics, or instructor approval, is a prerequisite)This two-part course covers formatting tech-niques including headers/footers, borders, special symbols and Tables. Save time by using Styles, alphabetize lists by sorting, and type outlines with automatic numbering. Learn Mail Merge (form letters, mailing labels, envelopes and database management). Material fee $5.9/060 Dates: Thurs, Apr 9 & 23 Time: 2:30 - 5:30 pm Instr: Jean Gage Fee: $89 Place: Wooster HS, Career Center

Excel 2003 Advanced (Excel Basics and Intermediate, or instructor approval, is a prerequisite)This two-part course builds on what you learned in Intermediate. This class is for those already comfortable with formulas, the basics of charting and managing data lists We’ll spend six hours digging deeper into the possibilities of Excel charts and lists. We’ll leap from linking cells to sheets and books, consolidating monthly data into a QTD or YTD sheet and have lots of practice using formulas and functions. Pivot Tables are an amazing way to take a huge block of data and summa-rize it into understandable reports. You’ll see how easy it is to drill down to just the data you need, filtering out the extraneous. Material fee $5.9/061 Dates: Thurs, May 7 & 14 Time: 2:30 - 5:30 pm Instr: Jean Gage Fee: $89 Place: Wooster HS, Career Center

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[ Computers & Digital Photography ]EVENING COMPUTER CLASSES AT DILWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Very Basic Intro to Personal ComputersThis class is for people who have never used a computer. You will learn about the Windows environment, maintaining your computer, basic terminology, installing software, basic file management, and opening, saving and printing documents. You will get advice on what to look for when purchasing a computer.9/062 Dates: Mons & Weds, Feb 23, 25,

Mar 2 & 4 Time: 6 - 7:30 pm Instr: Deanna Snell Fee: $89 Place: Dilworth MS

Basic Intro to ComputersThis course is designed for people who already use computers but are not comfort-able with them. You will learn about backing up files, basic program commands, computer terminology and basic computer skills. 9/063 Dates: Mons & Weds, Mar 16, 18, 23

& 25 Time: 6 - 7:30 pm Instr: Deanna Snell Fee: $89 Place: Dilworth MS

Exploring Windows XPIs Windows a mystery to you? Come learn the basic Window’s functions and terminology in a fun and relaxed environment. Create desk-top shortcuts, change your desktop picture, learn file management and customize your Windows environment to suit you. Under-standing Windows will make working with your computer easy and more fun!9/064 Dates: Mons & Weds, Mar 30,

Apr 1, 6 & 8 Time: 6 - 7:30 pm Instr: Deanna Snell Fee: $89 Place: Dilworth MS

Beginning Word Do you want your correspondence to look first class? Do you want to improve your job skills? Do you want to take advantage of all the things your word processing software can do? This class is for you if you want to become better at formatting, creating documents, cutting, copying, and pasting. You will be using Word to learn these skills, which are used in all major word processing programs.9/065 Dates: Mons & Weds, Apr 20, 22, 27 & 29 Time: 6 - 7:30 pm Instr: Deanna Snell Fee: $89 Place: Dilworth MS

Beginning ExcelLearn how to create Microsoft Office Excel workbooks, how to enter and edit text and numbers, how to add and delete columns and rows, create formulas such as totals and averages. Then save the data and print it. 9/066 Dates: Mons & Weds, May 4, 6, 11, 13 Time: 6 - 7:30 pm Instr: Deanna Snell Fee: $89 Place: Dilworth MS

COMPUTER CLASSES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA’S REDFIELD CAMPUSWashoe County School District is partner-ing with the University of Nevada’s Office of Extended Studies and offering computer courses at the Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno, off the Mount Rose Highway.

To register for these classes or for more infor-mation and course descriptions, go to www.extendedstudies.unr.edu or call 784-4046.

HOBBYIST COURSESThese courses guide the participant from the first steps of using a digital camera through the basics of photo editing with Photoshop® Elements. No prior experience is required.

What’s New In Adobe CS4Date/Time: Sat, Jan 10, 9 am - noonDate/Time: Mon, Jan 26, 6 - 9 pm / Fee: $49

Using a Digital CameraDates/Time: Sats, Jan 17 and 24, 9 am - noonDates/Time: Sats, July 18 and 25, 9 am - noonFee: $79

Using a Digital SLR Camera (with changeable lenses)Dates/Time: Sats, Mar 7 and 14, 9 am - noonFee: $79

Photoshop® Elements 7.0 BasicsDates/Time: Sats, Feb 7 and 14, 9 am - noonDates/Time: Mons, Mar 23 and 30, 6 - 9 pmFee: $79

Photoshop® Elements 7.0 Adv.Dates/Time: Sats, Apr 18 and May 7, 9 am - noon / Fee: $79

PROFESSIONAL COURSESThese courses provide training in Adobe® Creative Suite 4 applications for the experi-enced participant or professonal.

What’s New In Adobe CS4Date/Time: Sat, Jan 10, 9 am - noonDate/Time: Mon, Jan 26, 6 - 9 pm / Fee: $49

Beginning Illustrator® CS4Dates: Tues, Weds, Thurs, Feb 17 - 26Time: 6 - 9 pm / Fee: $349

Intro to Dreamweaver® CS4Dates: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Feb 3, 4, 5Time: 6 - 9 pm / Fee: $299

Beginning Photoshop® CS4Dates: Tues, Weds, Thurs, Jan 20 - 29 orTues, Weds, Thurs, Apr 28, 29, 30, May 5, 6, 7Time: 6 - 9 pm / Fee: $349

Advanced Photoshop® CS4(Prerequisite – Working knowledge of Photoshop® CS4)Dates: Tues, Weds, Thurs, Mar 10 - 19 or Tues, Weds, Thurs, July 7 - 16Time: 6 - 9 pm / Fee: $349

Beginning Flash® CS4Dates: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Mar 31, Apr 1, 2Time: 6 - 9 pm / Fee: $299

Beginning InDesign® CS4Dates: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Apr 14, 15, 16Time: 6 - 9 pmFee: $299

Beginning Illustrator® CS4Dates: Tues, Weds, Thurs, May 26, 27, 28, June 2, 3, 4 Time: 6 - 9 pm / Fee: $349

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Writing, Publishing & Marketing Your 1st Book (or 7th) A day-long conference for potential writers and published writers

WRITING Bobbie Christensen, California author of ten published books including award-winners and best-sellers, will show you how to develop and complete your manuscript in just six weeks by following her 10-step plan. Create a page-turner whether writing fiction or non-fiction, cookbook or textbook.

PUBLISHINGLearn how to submit your work to a publish-er or self-publish. Examine the differences between the two methods and the effect your choice has on your time, money and percent-age of the profits you get to keep. Includes forms, contracts and samples. Plus learn about PODs, ebooks, etc.

MARKETINGThis part of the conference will focus on the six-step marketing plan which includes how to make a profit before your book is even printed, setting up book signings for maximum sales, setting up and presenting seminars that will get rave reviews, writing news releases, and much more. Material fee $15.9/067 Date: Sat, Jan 31 Time: 10 am - 5 pm9/068 Date: Sat, May 9 Time: 1 - 7 pm Instr: Bobbie Christensen Fee: $79 Place: Dilworth MS

Building Your Financial Portfolio on $25 a Month (or less)Join California authors and retired bankers Bobbie and Eric Christensen for an informa-tion packed seminar on how to invest in safe, secure investments that are historically proven and will even gain during a recession. Plus what is happening in our economy and stock market today and how to use this information to improve your own finances. In easy to un-derstand language they will explain: what your broker will never tell you; how to bypass your broker and keep the profit for yourself;

how to find safe and secure investments; what the current economy means to your wallet and what you can do about it. The Christensens are not stock brokers or financial managers but are investors just like you who have used this practical method themselves for nearly 30 years. There is an optional book avail-able at class for $15. 9/069 Date: Fri, Jan 30 Time: 6 - 9 pm9/070 Date: Sat, May 9 Time: 9 am - noon Instr: Bobbie Christensen Fee: $42 Place: Dilworth MS

Get Organized in 2009!These classes are designed to help you get organized in 2009 and are taught by organiz-ing expert Judy Ozment of All Together Now Organizing Services. They will be held at Wooster High School, 1331 Plumb Lane, Reno.

January is Get Organized Month!Are you sick and tired of all the clutter in your life? This class will help you get started by learning practical tips to implement. 9/071 Date: Tues, Jan 27 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Instr: Judy Ozment Fee: $39 Place: Wooster HS

“Excel” at FilingUse your Microsoft Excel program on your computer to help you set up an electronic filing system. During this workshop, you will learn how to manage your papers and much more by using Excel. You will be able to organize, maintain and access your files quickly. Use these methods both at home and at the office.9/072 Date: Thurs, Feb 12 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Instr: Judy Ozment Fee: $39 Place: Wooster HS

Conquer Your ClutterAre you overwhelmed and stressed by clut-tered surroundings? You will learn methods to de-clutter, organize and maximize your space. You will be motivated and energized to start organizing the minute you get home. 9/073 Date: Tues, Mar 3 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Instr: Judy Ozment Fee: $39 Place: Wooster HS

Let’s Get the Kids Organized!Are you afraid to enter your child’s bedroom because you may be swallowed up by all of theirstuff? Come to this class and learn fun, easy organizing tips to teach your children. From tots to teens, learning to be organized will benefit them, and you.9/074 Date: Tues, Apr 7 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Instr: Judy Ozment Fee: $39 Place: Wooster HS

Cutting Kitchen ClutterIs your kitchen the heart of your home? Does it seem like everything lands there? The kitchen is a busy place so organization is essential. You will learn step-by-step how to organize your kitchen so it will run more efficiently. 9/075 Date: Tues, May 5 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Instr: Judy Ozment Fee: $39 Place: Wooster HS

Woman to Woman – Straight Talk About Portfolio Planning 2008 and 2009 have been tough years for investors. Many people are concerned about the continuing volatility in the financial markets and what effects the unprecedented climate has had on their investment port-folio. Your portfolio goes far beyond the buying and selling of investments. In fact, investment selection represents only one of the many things required to help you reach your short and long term goals. Join us to discuss the different types of investments, their role in your portfolio and other issues needed to be considered when creating an investment

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[ Special Interest ]portfolio. The instructor is a Certified Finan-cial Planner with DiCenso & Associates with securities offered through LPL Financial. Limited to Women 18 and over.9/076 Dates: Thurs, Jan 22, 29, Feb 5 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Place: TBD9/077 Dates: Thurs, Feb 19, 26, Mar 5 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Place: Dilworth MS9/078 Dates: Thurs, Mar 19, 26, Apr 2 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Place: Wooster HS Instr: Kathy DiCenso Fee: $99

WordsmithingWhat is “Wordsmithing”? Find out as this class analyzes words and how they can amuse and delight your reader simply in their syntax. Learn how to open your creative mind to ex-plore alternate words to make what you say and write more memorable, or to set a desired mood. The instructor, Terri O’Hanlon, has been studying the curiosity of words for many years and is a published writer. This class is a natural complement to the Poet Within You class. Please bring a dictionary, thesaurus, lined paper and pencils with big erasers. Material fee $5.9/079 Dates: Mons, Feb 2 & 9 Time: 6:30 - 9 pm Instr: Terri O’Hanlon Fee: $49 Place: Swope MS

The Poet Within YouEveryone can write poetry. Learn about basic poem construction and its mechanics, like rhyme and rhythm, theme, and alliteration. Write a romantic Valentine poem for the love of your life or have fun creating a silly limer-ick. The instructor, Terri O’Hanlon, has been writing poetry and song lyrics for many years and is a published poet. This class is a natural complement to the Wordsmithing class. Please bring a dictionary, thesaurus, lined paper and pencils with erasers. Material fee $5.9/080 Dates: Thurs, Feb 5 & 12 Time: 6:30 - 9 pm Instr: Terri O’Hanlon Fee: $49 Place: Swope MS

Magnificent Wardrobe Makeovers – Select the Right Colors for You!Would you like to look radiant instead of pale? Feel exuberant instead of just okay? Wearing the right colors for you can make all the differ-ence. Looking terrific means that your natural coloring is enhanced. Bring a small notebook that will fit in your purse for class notes and color samples. Everyone in the class will be “trying on” a variety of colors and learning about warm and cool colors, basic palettes and your personal dominant color season. The first evening, wear a color you may not be too sure of. The second evening, wear your favor-ite color or “ego” color. 9/081 Dates: Thurs, Feb 19 & 26 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Instr: Jeannine Boettcher Fee: $49 Place: Dilworth MS

Magnificent Wardrobe Makeovers – Clothing Line & Design for You!Are you wearing clothes that enhance your body shape and silhouette? In this class you will identify your unique silhouette and learn about garment lines, scale, proportion, texture and color. Bring a small notebook that will fit in your purse for class notes, sketches and samples. We will be discussing the do’s and don’ts for specific figure problems, hemlines, pant length and jacket length. And, dressing for your personality. Wear a favorite garment or outfit each evening. 9/082 Dates: Thurs, Mar 5 & 12 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Instr: Jeannine Boettcher Fee: $49 Place: Dilworth MS

Voice Instruction – BeginningFOR ADULTS AND TEENAGERSStudents will be introduced to beginning voice theory and practices. You will learn how to protect your vocal chords with proper warm-up drills and singing techniques. Students will complete this series of classes with an illus-trated handbook and accompaniment CD to help with continued practice of the principles learned. The instructor, Brad Bergam, has performed in operas, musicals, recitals and bands since 1974, recorded four albums/CDs

and directed choirs. From Elvis to Pavorotti, he has a wide eclectic background to help all types of singer and styles. Material fee $5.9/083 Dates: Weds, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 7 - 8:30 pm Instr: Brad Bergam Fee: $49 Place: Billinghurst MS

Voice Instruction – IntermediateFOR ADULTS AND TEENAGERS(Prerequisite: Beginning class or previous voice instruction) Students will be introduced to intermediate voice theory and practices. You will learn how to strengthen and extend your vocal range and power. With live examples and class participa-tion students will discover their strengths and weaknesses. Material fee $5.9/084 Dates: Weds, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 7 - 8:30 pm Instr: Brad Bergam Fee: $49 Place: Billinghurst MS

Voice Instruction – AdvancedFOR ADULTS AND TEENAGERS(Prerequisite: Beginning & intermediate voice instruction or previous perfor-mance experience) Students will learn advanced techniques for artistic performances. Stage presence, memo-rization techniques, nerve control, health is-sues and audience connection will be taught. The handbook will be a resource for future performances. Material fee $5.9/085 Dates: Weds, Apr 1, 8, 22, 29

(no class Apr 15) Time: 7 - 8:30 pm Instr: Brad Bergam Fee: $49 Place: Billinghurst MS

Home Audio Recording for PosterityFOR ADULTS AND TEENAGERSStudents will be learn how to record songs, readings, stories and greetings on their own computers. You will compile audio sound bites onto a CD and prepare personal CD covers by using free software from the internet. This is a great gift idea for children, grandparents, soldiers and friends. The instructor, Brad Ber-gam, has recorded in professional studios and

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[ Special Interest ] has his own home recording studio. He is also a professional computer programmer. Stu-dents will need to purchase their own CDs and microphone. Bring a laptop computer with an audio card and CD writer if you have one, but it is not necessary for the class.9/086 Dates: Weds, May 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 7 - 8 pm Instr: Brad Bergam Fee: $42 Place: Billinghurst MS

Brief Geologic History of Northern NevadaIn this introduction to the geology of Nevada you will learn about basin and range signifi-cance for state drainage systems, ancient Lake Lahontan, Pyramid Lake and Lake Tahoe. Also covered will be glacial periods and Sierra Nevada and Carson Ranges, geologic hazards in Reno, plate tectonics, earthquake swarms, volcanic and geothermal activity. We will also discuss the Steamboat Springs and Moana areas. The class will decide on the possibility of scheduling a Saturday field trip.9/087 Dates: Tues, Apr 21, 28, May 5, 12 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Instr: Doris Weber Fee: $79 Place: Wooster HS Introduction to Fly Casting on the Truckee RiverThis is a half-day fly casting class for adults. Meet at the Truckee River and learn about equipment selection, knot tying, flies and reading water. Students will meet the instructor at the ACE Hardware in Truckee, CA. Please bring lunch and drinks. All equipment is provided. Equipment usage fee is $20.9/088 Date: Sat, May 99/089 Date: Sat, May 16 Time: 9 am - 1:30 pm Instr: Matt Koles Fee: $50 Place: Truckee River in Truckee, CA

Color – Its Influence in Our LivesColor is beautiful and an important influence in our daily lives. In this class you will discover your personal color and learn about color psychology, energy balancing, dressing for

success, chromotherapy, color in our environ-ment and much more. Come play with color swatches to find your most pleasing personal color and complete your own color chart. Material fee $15 payable to instructor the first night of class.9/090 Dates: Mons, Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Instr: Inge Skeans Fee: $69 Place: Dilworth MS

Soul Mate LoveHave you ever had instant chemistry and felt a heart connection with someone? What did you do? Come and learn the benefits, the signs, and how to attract a soul mate. This class will allow you to explore your heart’s true desires as well as inform you of what a soul mate truly means.9/091 Date: Wed, Feb 11 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Instrs: Ann Lysight, Intuitive Healer and Erin Zundel, Life Coach Fee: $39 Place: Damonte Ranch HS

Empower Me!This class is all about you! It is time to ex-plore the buried treasures you have within. Discover your passions, your values and what brings you true fulfillment. You will have the opportunity to create a life mapping collage to give you insight to live life the way you want to. This class is designed to give you a new per-spective and powerful information to enhance relationships, decision making skills and any changes you are facing. Clarity and focus will emerge to bring light to where and who you want to be!9/092 Dates: Weds, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 7 - 8:30 pm Instr: Erin Zundel, Life Coach Fee: $99 Place: Damonte Ranch HS 9/093 Dates: Weds, May 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 7 - 8:30 pm Instr: Erin Zundel, Life Coach Fee: $99 Place: Galena HS

Break Your Blocks Workshop (With Your Inner Child)What’s keeping you from reaching your full potential? Have you tried “The Secret” and it just hasn’t worked for you yet? During this six-week workshop, you will get a better under-standing of your strengths and weaknesses, personality characteristics and what might be holding you back through journaling, creative visualization and communicating with your inner child. Each week, Ann Lysight will in-troduce a new “twist” on things to help you BREAK YOUR BLOCKS. Bring a notebook/journal and pen.9/094 Dates: Thurs, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26,

Apr 2, 9 Time: 6:30 - 7:45 pm Instr: Ann Lysight Fee: $89 for 6 weeks Place: Swope MS

The following classes are taught by Joseph Giampapa, M.A., leading self-empowerment specialist. Giampapa espouses the philoso-phy that “you change your thinking and you change your life.” He is dedicated to helping each of us communicate more effectively, laugh, have more fun and enjoy life. For more on Joe Giampapa, check out his website at www.josephgiampapa.com.

Recess for AdultsIt’s time for RECESS. Join us and play in these non-threatening, fun (funny) classes and de-stress from your work and personal life. It’s been proven that after a laughing spell, we are the most creative and able to tackle problems from a fresh perspective. De-stress-ing leads to better health. Dress comfortably, meet new people and be ready to laugh and have fun. 9/095 Dates: Mons, Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16,

23, 30 Time: 7 - 8:30 pm Instr: Joseph Giampapa Fee: $120 for 6 weeks Place: Wooster HS

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Power SpeakingThis special and unique public speaking class is for the faint of heart. Learn to stand-up and get your point across in a very succinct and clear manner. Learn to quickly organize your thoughts, channel nervousness and deliver a powerfully effective speech be it 30 seconds or 30 minutes.9/096 Dates: Tues, Feb 24, Mar 3, 10, 17,

24, 31 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Instr: Joseph Giampapa Fee: $120 for 6 weeks Place: Wooster HS

Adult Commercial ActingThese classes are taught by an international producer and former acting coach and trainer for the major studios. Using original, copy-wrighted material, you will learn memori-zation techniques, character building, self-empowerment, non-verbal communication techniques and much more.9/097 Dates: Weds, Feb 25, Mar 4, 11, 18,

25, Apr 1 Time: 6 - 7:30 pm Instr: Joseph Giampapa Fee: $120 for 6 weeks Place: Wooster HS

Re-program Yourself for SuccessTaught by leading “self-empowerment spe-cialist,” Joseph Giampapa, M.A., you will learn the importance of such things as: visual implants, scotomas, triggers, assimilation, paradigm shifting and much more. Success is your birthright. Change your thinking and you change your life.9/098 Dates: Thurs, Feb 26, Mar 5, 12, 19,

26, Apr 2 Time: 7 - 8:30 pm Instr: Joseph Giampapa Fee: $120 for 6 weeks Place: Wooster HS

Beginning Fly FishingThis half-day, beginning fly fishing class covers the casting stroke and techniques, equipment selection, knot tying, flies and their retrieves, fighting and landing trout and in-depth information on fly fishing local waters. Please bring a lawn chair, hat, sunglasses and

water. All equipment (rods, reels and lines) is provided. The class is limited to a small number of students to allow for very person-alized instruction. Children over age 11 are welcome with a parent. Equipment usage fee is $35.9/099 Date: Sun, April 59/100 Date: Sun, May 17 Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Instr: Chris Wharton Fee: $50 Place: Specific location to be

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Women’s Empowerment Drumming Workshop - Finding Your RhythmBefore the drum was created in Africa, women created rhythm while they worked to pass the time more joyfully. Come and experi-ence the joy of drumming and acknowledge your primordial rhythmic roots. In this work-shop Liz Broscoe of Drumchik Productions, (www.drumchik.com) will teach the funda-mental techniques of West African djembe and dunnun drums, while presenting the history and cultural behind the original meaning and purpose of drumming. Women ages 13 years and up welcome. Djembe and dunnun drums will be provided. 9/101 Date: Sat, Apr 11 Time: 2 - 4 pm Instr: Liz Broscoe Fee: $32 Place: Dilworth MS

Drumming and Dance WorkshopWithin all of us there is rhythm and dance. To dance and drum is to generate this ancient energy. This workshop will lead you through 1-1/2 hours of guided drumming, a short break, and 1-1/2 hours of dance. The program will unwind the body, mind and spirit. Liz Broscoe of Drumchik Productions, (www.drumchik.com) will lead the drum-ming and Ann Thennes will lead the dance.9/102 Date: Sat, May 16 Time: Noon – 3:30 pm Instrs: Liz Broscoe & Ann Thennes Fee: $46 Place: Dilworth MS

Write Your Own WillYou can write your own simple will and have a legal document that can save your family lots of heartache and a few dollars. This practicing attorney will help you avoid common pitfalls. “Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions” and “Directive to Physicians” will be included. Come with paper, pencil and all your ques-tions on wills, probate, power of attorney and directive to physicians. 9/103 Date: Wed, Mar 4 Time: 7 - 8:30 pm Place: Damonte Ranch HS 9/104 Date: Tues, Apr 28 Time: 7 - 8:30 pm Place: Billinghurst MS Instr: Barbara Gruenewald Fee: $42

World Religions – An OverviewHas the question of what similarities and differences major world religions have piqued your curiosity? This class is designed to give the instructors perspective of what those differ-ences and similarities are. Buddhism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity will be overviewed. Class is done in a discussion format, and students are asked to bring an open mind. 9/105 Dates: Thurs, Apr 23, 30, May 7, 14 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Instr: Ingrid Fulton, PhD Fee: $69 Place: Dilworth MS

How to Teach a Class for Community EducationDo you have a special talent or skill that you could teach to others? This FREE course gives you the chance to explore teaching pos-sibilities with Washoe County School District Community Education. Learn about course descriptions, preparing your lessons, deter-mine materials needed, handouts, class fees and other details. Discuss your ideas and get feedback from others in the class.9/106 Date: Wed, Apr 29 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Instr: Debbie Melahn Fee: FREE Place: Dilworth MS

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ZumbaZumba zooms in the exercise world! Part dance, part aerobics, Zumba is dancing to Latin rhythms in a dynamic workout program where you achieve long-term benefits in one hour of caloric-burning, heart racing and muscle pumping moves, and it’s FUN and EASY TO DO! Please wear comfortable exer-cise clothes and tennis shoes with no tread to make it easy to move from side to side.9/107 Dates: Tues, Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 249/108 Dates: Tues, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr 79/109 Dates: Tues, Apr 21, 28, May 5, 12,

19, 26 Time: 6 - 7 pm Instr: Benala McCullough Fee: $79 for 6 weeks Place: Mendive MS 9/110 Dates: Weds, Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11,

18, 259/111 Dates: Weds, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 1, 89/112 Dates: Weds, Apr 22, 29, May 6, 13,

20, 27 Time: 6 - 7 pm Instr: Benala McCullough Fee: $79 for 6 weeks Place: Damonte Ranch HS

Yoga at Damonte Ranch HSHave you always wanted to start Yoga but find the classes or gym intimidating or overwhelm-ing? Then this introductory class, taught over a five-week period, will be a wonderful oppor-tunity to do something great for your mind and body. The course is taught by a Certified Yoga Instructor and focuses on the principles, phi-losophy, movements, breathing and relaxation techniques of yoga. The course is perfectly suited for the absolute beginner or the yoga student with some experience. Please bring a yoga mat and wear clothing that is easy to move in. Yoga straps are highly recommended and will be available to purchase for $15. Call 353-5780 prior to registering if you have any special physical limitations or conditions.9/113 Dates: Tues, Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 249/114 Dates: Tues, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr 79/115 Dates: Tues, Apr 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Instr: Lindsay Chapman Fee: $79 for 6 weeks Place: Damonte Ranch HS

Introduction to Nordic Walking ¡Se habla español! Nordic Walking is the most natural and eco-logical sport around! This course, taught by a certified Leki Nordic Walking Instructor, is designed as an introduction to show you how to use Nordic poles properly and safely. Potential benefits include cardiovascular workout, upper body workout, improvement to posture and bone density, and burning 30% more calories than with normal walk-ing! Appropriate for all fitness levels. Meet the instructor at the Huffaker Elementary School parking lot. Bring you own Nordic Walking poles or use those provided by the instructor for $8. Please call 353-5780 prior to registering if you have special physical limitations or conditions. For more info on Nordic Walking, email [email protected]/116 Date: Sat, Jan 24 Time: 9 am - noon9/117 Date: Sat, Feb 21 Time: 9 am - noon9/118 Date: Sat, Mar 28 Time: 9 am - noon Instr: Marti Kernecker Fee: $39 Place: Meet in the Huffaker ES

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Nordic Walking Exploration¡Se habla español! (Prerequisite: Intro to Nordic Walking)Practice makes almost perfect! Students will explore areas in and around Reno using your acquired skills. Nordic Walking has been popular in Europe and Martha Kernecker has brought its benefits to local walkers and health-minded individuals in the Truckee Meadows. Bring you own Nordic Walking poles or use those provided by the instructor for $3 per class. Please call 353-5780 prior to registering if you have any special physical limitations or conditions. For more information on Nordic Walking, email [email protected].

9/119 Dates: Mons, Apr 6, 20, 27, May 4, 11 Time: 6 - 7 pm Instr: Marti Kernecker Fee: $66 for 5 weeks Place: First meeting in front of the

Rancho San Rafael Park Ranch House, other locations to be determined

Yoga at Swope In this class you will be given the opportunity to start and build on a strong foundation in yoga. Learn the basics in breathing, yoga pos-es, and alignment in a completely comfortable and non-competitive environment. Develop the tools needed to create more strength, balance and flexibility in your body and in your life. Gain peace, joy and clarity. Students must bring a yoga mat.9/120 Dates: Weds, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 49/121 Dates: Weds, Mar 11, 18, 25, Apr 1, 89/122 Dates: Weds, Apr 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Instr: Gina MacLellan Fee: $66 for 5 weeks Place: Swope MS

Adult Group Golf LessonsThese adult group golf lessons are taught by Don Krivanek, an instructor with more than 40 years experience. This class will cover the golf swing, rules and etiquette. The goal is to prepare the beginning golfer for play-ing at least a Par Three course and give the experienced golfer more practice and pointers to improve his or her golf game. Golf clubs provided during class. A $35 material and lab fee is payable to Bunker Golf on the first day of class.9/123 Dates: Tues, Apr 14, 21, 28, May 5,

12, 199/124 Dates: Tues, June 23, 30, July 7, 14,

21, 289/125 Dates: Tues, Sept 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13 Time: 6:15 - 7:15 pm Instr: Don Krivanek Fee: $100 for 6 weeks Place: Bunker Indoor Golf and the

Sierra Bay Aqua Range

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Weightlifting for Teenagers GIrlS aND boyS 13 aND uPThis class uses a positive approach to train-ing young athletes. The goals are to increase strength and athleticism. The athlete will practice full body movements within their abilities to develop inner confidence. The course is taught by a USA Weightlifting Certified Coach. Please wear sweatpants or shorts and a T-shirt.9/126 Dates: Weds, Feb 11, 18, 25, Mar 4,

11, 18 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Instr: Richard Halminiak Fee: $49 for 6 weeks Place: Picollo ES

Weightlifting for WomenThis class uses a positive approach to women’s health and fitness. The goals are to increase functional strength, bone density and confidence. Each student will practice full body movements and exercises within their abilities. The course is taught by a USA Weight-lifting Certified Coach. Please wear sweat-pants or shorts and a T-shirt. If you have any special physical conditions or limitations, please call 353-5780 prior to registering.9/127 Dates: Weds, Apr 22, 29, May 6, 13,

20, 27 Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Instr: Richard Halminiak Fee: $79 for 6 weeks Place: Picollo ES

Yoga in Spanish SpringsWhether you are new to yoga or an experi-enced practitioner, these classes are perfect for you. Emphasis is on flexibility, endurance, balance and creating strong inner strength. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one, or one will be provided.9/128 Dates: Mons, Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 23,

Mar 2 (no class Feb 16)9/129 Dates: Mons, Mar 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr 69/130 Dates: Weds, Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 259/131 Dates: Weds, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 1 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 Instr: Lisa Deal Fee: $66 for 5 weeks Place: Shaw MS

Hoop DanceRemember how much fun hoola-hooping was as a kid? In this incredibly fun class, hoop flow develops circular movements designed to create cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility. Students increase awareness and coordination through mastering dance techniques. You will learn transitions on and off the body, change planes of hoop rotation and add flair with tricks. Hoop Dance relieves stress and promotes freedom through playful exercise. Hoops may be rented for $15 for the 6-week session or if you would like to purchase a specially made hoop, they will be available for $35.9/132 Dates: Thurs, Feb 5, 12, 26, Mar 5,

12, 19 (no class Feb 19)Note: The next session is a continuation but new students are welcome if you have some hoola-hooping experience.9/133 Dates: Thurs, Mar 26, Apr 2, 9, 23, 30,

May 7 (no class Apr 16) Time: 6:30 - 8 pm Instr: Lindsay Chapman Fee: $79 for 6 weeks Place: TBD

Beginning Belly Dancing How do they do that? If this is a question you have asked yourself after watching Middle Eastern dancers, you can come and find out! Beginning Belly Dancing teaches the basic movement isolations and movement combina-tions that make this a unique and beautiful dance. Come to class ready to sweat and have fun while learning a dance with ancient roots and modern appeal. 9/134 Dates: Thurs, Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26,

Mar 5 Time: 6 - 7:30 pm Instr: Mary Crawley Fee: $69 for 6 weeks Place: Damonte Ranch HS

Continuing Belly Dancing(Prerequisite - Beginning Belly Dancing)You will practice the movements you have already learned as well as new ones, and learn new ways to combine them into a beautiful dance.

9/135 Dates: Thurs, Apr 2, 9, 23, 30, May 7, 14 (no class Apr 16)

Time: 6 - 7:30 pm Instr: Mary Crawley Fee: $69 for 6 weeks Place: Damonte Ranch HS

Qigong for WellnessQigong (pronounced chee-gong) is healing through slow, deliberate body movements. By practicing a series of simple postures and breathing patterns that are easy to learn you can move healing energy throughout your body to help improve your well-being. Qigong has helped people relieve many ailments such as pain and stress by helping them relax and become more peaceful. Please wear light, comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes. If you have any special physical condi-tions or limitations, please call 353-5780 prior to registering.9/136 Dates: Mons, Feb 23, Mar 2, 16, 23, 30

(no class Mar 9) Time: 5:45 - 6:45 pm Instr: Tamara Raymond Fee: $66 for 5 weeks Place: Dilworth MS

Heart Rhythms“Heart Rhythms” is a class designed for peo-ple who would like to increase their mind/body connection using movement and dance. Various steps, rhythms and patterns of move-ment are set to world, alternative and rock music. Movements are designed to un-torque the body, while developing and using core strength, stamina and flexibility. The focus of each class is movement, balance and opening your energy paths. We start with a walking or moving warm-up and then into a cardio/dance segment and then into stretching and medita-tion. Ann Thennes has been teaching dance/fitness classes for more than 10 years and designed Heart Rhythms. Please wear light, comfortable clothing. If you have any special physical conditions or limita-tions, call 353-5780 prior to registering.9/137 Date: Sat, Mar 7 9/138 Date: Sat, Apr 4 Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am Instr: Ann Thennes Fee: $29 Place: Dilworth MS

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Bridge the Golf GapaTTeNTIoN all boyS aND GIrlS aGe 8-12 aND 13-17. These golf lessons will teach the basic golf stance, swing and etiquette. Each week stu-dents will “virtually” play a different course. Sign up early and bring a friend. Golf clubs will be provided for use every class meeting. Included in the class fee is a club the students can take home! They will be measured and will get either a putter or a 7 iron.9/150 Time: 4 - 4:55 pm, Ages 8-129/151 Time: 5 - 5:55 pm, Ages 13-17 Dates: Mons, Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 23,

Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 (No class Feb 16) Instr: Wayne Williams Fee: $112 for 8 classes and a club Place: Bunker Indoors Golf - Sport,

Grand Sierra Resort Acting Classes with KidScape ProductionsGraDeS: 1 - 6This class uses beginning improvisational exercises to help the students create imaginary circumstances and characters. Improvisation offers kids a fun and exciting means of tapping into and expanding their imaginations, while nurturing important life skills such as listen-ing, focusing and thinking on their feet. It is a great means for kids to explore the wonder-ful world of who they are and allows them to find the greatest potential in themselves and each other. Please wear comfy clothes and bring water, and a protein snack. No sugar please. Material usage fee is $25, payable to KidScape Productions, and due on the first day of class. 9/152 Dates: Weds, Feb 18, 25, Mar 4, 11,

18, 25 Time: Immediately after school for 1 hr & 15 mins Instr: Christiana Frank “Ms. Cris” Fee: $95 Place: Verdi ES 9/153 Dates: Mons, Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16,

23, 30 Time: Immediately after school for 1 hr & 15 mins Instr: Jody Paslov Fee: $95 Place: Hunsberger ES

Volleyball Camp for Girls (Grades 7 & 8)This camp is designed for girls in grades 7 and 8 who want to learn and improve their volleyball skills. Students will learn and prac-tice these skills and play games to help them get ready to play at the middle school level. Please bring a snack and drinks (pref-erably water) on Friday and lunch on Saturday. Wear athletic shoes and attire and bring knee pads if you have them.9/154 Dates/Times: Fri, Feb 20, 3 - 7 pm &

Sat, Feb 21, 9 am - 2 pm Instr: Susan Marin Fee: $69 Place: Swope MS

DrumTastic Makes a Kid Fantastic: Drumming Workshop for Teens aTTeNTIoN all boyS aND GIrlS aGeS 12 aND uP.It has been proven over the years that drum-ming can be a catalyst to helping children improve in the areas of math, reading and language. Additional benefits of playing the drums are: improved muscle coordination, social skills with teamwork, self-awareness, self-esteem and self-control. Liz Broscoe of Drumchik Productions, (www.drumchik.com) will lead the kids through rhythmic exercis-es and rhythms on West African djembe and dunnun drums. A cultural component will also be presented. Drums will be provided.9/155 Dates: Tues, May 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 3:30 – 5 pm Instr: Liz Broscoe Fee: $100 Place: Reno HS

Baton Twirling GraDeS K - 8This class is designed to teach your child how to twirl baton in order to be in parades, recit-als or just for fun! The students in this class will be working towards participating in the Reno Rodeo parade and a recital to show how much fun weíve had and what weíve learned along the way. Batons will be provided. one time material fee of $30 payable directly to the instructor.9/156 Dates: Weds, Feb 4, 11, 18, 259/157 Dates: Weds, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25

9/158 Dates: Weds, Apr 1, 8, 22, 29 (no class Apr 15)

9/159 Dates: Weds, May 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 6 – 7 pm Instr: Julie Duncan Fee: $36 per 4-week session Place: Dilworth MS

Cheerleading & Pom PomGraDeS K - 8Cheerleading and Pom Pom is a fun class that combines dance, cheers and chants. Your child will learn dance routines and partici-pate in a recital and the Reno Rodeo parade. One time material fee of $20 payable directly to the instructor.9/160 Dates: Thurs, Feb 5, 12, 19, 269/161 Dates: Thurs, Mar 5, 12, 19, 269/162 Dates: Thurs, Apr 2, 9, 23, 30 (no

class Apr 16)9/163 Dates: Thurs, May 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Instr: Julie Duncan Fee: $36 per 4-week session Place: Dilworth MS

Do You Believe in Magic? For GIrlS aND boyS IN GraDeS 3 aND uPAstonish your friends and family! Learn basic magic tricks, develop skills, techniques and routines through a combination of step-by-step instructions and presentations. Look for flyers at your child’s school.

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After School Language and Culture Classes For Kids

If you are looking to expose your child to the world of Spanish language and cul-ture, this class is perfect! The class focuses on both the foundations of language and the beauty of culture at your child’s own school. UNR’s Northern Nevada Interna-tional Center teachers are wonderful as they expose children in grades 1-6 to a language that can only benefit them in the long run! Classes run twice a week immediately after school for 45 minutes. If you are interested, keep an eye out for fliers at your child’s school or call 353-5780 for details.

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Yoga for Parent & ChildFor PareNTS aND KIDS IN GraDeS 1 - 6Note: when registering, please use parent’s name. Parent and child yoga is a great way to relax and have fun with your child. We will connect the poses to nature, as songs, storytelling and yoga games are used to inspire a love of yoga for you and your child. We’ll also use breath-ing techniques forl a sense of relaxation. One parent per child is preferred. Please bring a yoga mat for yourself and a yoga mat or beach towel for your child. Wear clothing that is easy to move in. Please call 353-5780 prior to registering if you have any special physical limitations or conditions.9/164 Dates: Tues, Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 249/165 Dates: Tues, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,

Apr 79/166 Dates: Tues, Apr 21, 28, May 5, 12,

19, 26 Time: 5:30 - 6:15 pm Instr: Lindsay Chapman Fee: $79 for 6 weeks Place: Damonte Ranch HS

Parent & Child Sushi MakingFor PareNTS aND KIDS aGeS 6 aND uP Note: When registering, please use parent’s name.The whole family can enjoy preparing and eating sushi rolls with vegetables, California Rolls, Florida Rolls, Manhattan Rolls and par-ty sushi. You’ll also learn tips on how to make the perfect sushi rice and practice the art of rolling sushi with straw mats. Green tea will be served. (No cancellations or refunds for Sushi classes.) Food supplies fee: $18 for one parent and child, $12 for each additional child. Please ask for materials list when registering.9/167 Date: Wed, Feb 11 Time: 6 - 8:30 pm Instr: Caroline Kimmel Fee: $29 for one parent and child Place: TBD9/168 Date: Wed, May 13 Time: 6 - 8:30 pm Instr: Caroline Kimmel Fee: $29 for one parent and child Place: Dilworth MS

American Sign Language for Parents & ChildrenFor PareNTS aND chIlDreNDo you want to give your children a jumpstart on a second language? This class is designed to introduce your child in to the world of Ameri-can Sign Language. Learning to communicate with the deaf community opens up new worlds for you and your children and others! Please register using parent’s name. Material fee $5. 9/169 Dates: Weds, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 1,

8, 22, 29 (no class Apr 15) Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm Instr: Kirsten McPartland Fee: $89 for 8 weeks Place: Dilworth MS

Swim Classes at Picollo ElementaryOur swim classes at Picollo are a great way to introduce your child to water safety and move them through the stages of swimming. Each class is tailored to children of different skill levels. Please see below for the levels that are available. Requirements for each class must be met or the student will not be allowed to continue in those lessons for their own safety.

Jelly BelliesNote: When registering, please use child’s name.This class is for any child that is unable to hold breath underwater and float unassisted. The instructor will demonstrate techniques to parents that teach their child to close his or her mouth underwater and floating as a surviv-al skill. Unskilled children of all ages (min. 6 months) may enroll. Parent must remain in the water with the student at all times. one par-ent per child is required. reusable cloth swim diapers and plastic pants must be worn by every child still in potty training. Disposable diapers are not a substitute. The instructor will have some diapers for sale at class.9/170 Dates: Mons & Weds, Feb 23, 25,

Mar 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 Times: 5 - 5:30 pm9/171 Dates: Mons & Weds, Apr 20, 22, 27, 29,

May 4, 6, 11, 13 Times: 6 - 6:30 pm9/172 Dates: Tues & Thurs, Apr 21, 23, 28, 30,

May 5, 7, 12, 14 Times: 5 - 5:30 pm

Instr: Christy Malone Fee: $76 Place: Picollo School

Sea MonkeysNote: When registering, please use child’s name. Child must have taken Jelly Bellies or demon-strate at the first class the ability to hold breath underwater and float unassisted. Focus will be on learning swim skills and how to flip onto back to get a breath. There will be a skills test on the first night to ensure your child is in the best class. Parent must remain in the water with the student at all times. One parent per child is required.9/173 Dates: Mons & Weds, Feb 23, 25,

Mar 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 Times: 6 - 6:30 pm9/174 Dates: Tues & Thurs, Feb 24, 26,

Mar 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 Times: 5 - 5:30 pm9/175 Dates: Mons & Weds, Apr 20, 22, 27, 29,

May 4, 6, 11, 13 Times: 5 - 5:30 pm Instr: Christy Malone Fee: $76 Place: Picollo School

Diving DolphinsNote: When registering, please use child’s name. This class is for experienced swimmers only. Focus is on improving stroke skills, learning to dive and improve breath control and side breathe. Swim test will happen on the first night to ensure your student is in the correct class. The test will consist of basic breath holding, floating unassisted, and swimming to a target which they must pass to remain in the class. Parent must remain in the water with the student at all times. one parent per child is required. 9/176 Dates: Tues & Thurs, Feb 24, 26,

Mar 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 199/177 Dates: Tues & Thurs, Apr 21, 23, 28, 30,

May 5, 7, 12, 14 Times: 6 - 6:30 pm Instr: Christy Malone Fee: $76 Place: Picollo School

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SPRING BREAK CAMPS

KidScape Productions Improvisational TheateraGeS: 9 aND uPThis camp uses the art of theatrical improvi-sation to offer kids a fun and exciting means of tapping into and expanding their imagina-tions. This class starts with using basic theatre games, helping students create imaginary circumstances and characters and ends in a spontaneous performance with audience participation. This class allows students to learn critical life skills like listening, focus-ing and thinking of their feet while explor-ing the wonderful world of who they are and what their true potential is. Materials fee is $30. Make check payable to KidScape Productions. Please wear comfy clothes and bring water and a protein snack. No sugar, please!9/178 Dates: Mon - Fri, Apr 13 - 17 Time: 11 am - 3 pm Instr: Christiana Frank Fee: $110 Place: Damonte Ranch HS

Young Rembrandts Art Camps aGeS: 8 - 12Young Rembrandts is offering three differ-ent art camps during spring break at Towles Elementary School. Choose one or two camps for your children. There is a $5 discount if you are registering your child for more than one camp or if you are enrolling more than one child. Call Community Education at 353-5781 to receive the discount. (You will not be able to access the discount if you register online.) Children enrolling in two camps should bring a sack lunch and will stay at school and have lunch with their instructor.

SUPERHERO CARTOON CAMP Pow! Bang! Wow! Now you can learn to draw your own comic book superhero. Each day we will complete several drawings while we explore a variety of characters. We will learn to draw the basic muscular female and male superhero bodies and adapt it to the character of our choice. We will learn to draw action and movement while we complete the scenes around our superheroes, using pencils, markers and Sharpies™. Our collection of drawings will be impressive!

9/179 Dates: Mon - Thurs, Apr 13 - 16 Time: 10:30 - Noon Fee: $75 Place: Towles ES HISTORICAL GIRL CAMPHere is your chance to draw a variety of girl dolls in many different costumes and acces-sories from different periods in time. We will learn to draw the basic doll figure. Then we will place this doll figure in several vary-ing time periods. Our dolls will each have coordinating outfits that fit the scene. The final day will consist of many historical dolls together in a large scene. Pencils, color pencils, markers and Sharpies™ will be used.9/180 Dates: Mon - Thurs, Apr 13 - 16 Time: 12:30 - 2 pm Fee: $75 Place: Towles ES

VEHICLE DRAWING CAMPThis camp is for artists who love to draw vehicles! We will use an assortment of artistic techniques. We will draw a “Hummer” ATV, a sport car and a jet. We will also draw a large “Harley®-style” motorcycle. A large detailed, camouflaged WWII tank will complete our vehicle camp drawings. Pencil, color pencil, Sharpies™ and markers will be used.9/181 Dates: Mon - Thurs, Apr 13 - 16 Time: 12:30 - 2 pm Fee: $75 Place: Towles ES

SUMMER CAMPS

SPORTS CAMPS

Ken Fujii’s 28th Annual Basketball Score Camp Coach Fujii and his assistants have been coach-ing summer basketball camps for 27 years. These camps are designed to help students with their offensive game. The emphasis is on ball handling, dribbling, shooting and offen-sive moves. Students will learn how to shoot from the inside and outside while standing still and on the move, and dribbling, rebound-ing and how to handle the ball in a variety of ways. Students should bring drinks, lunch and healthy snacks. Sub sandwiches ($5)

and pizza ($2.50) are available for purchase at camp. Students are on their own during lunch and dinner breaks, however, the gym will remain open with supervision. 9/200 (Boys & Girls, Ages 7 - 15) Dates: Mon - Fri, June 8 - 12 9/201 (Boys & Girls, Ages 7 - 15) Dates: Mon - Fri, June 15 - 19 9/202 (Girls Only, Ages 9 - 18) Dates: Mon - Fri, June 22 – 26 Times: 9 am - Noon, instruction Noon - 1 pm, lunch 1 - 2:30 pm, instruction Games: 3 - 5 pm (except Fridays) Fee: $190 includes camp T-shirt,

basketball and award location: Hug High School,

2880 Sutro, Reno

Quick Handle Summer Basketball CampboyS & GIrlS, GraDeS 1 - 12Join Coach Wayne Mendezona, former Reed High School stand-out, college coach and current professional coach in Bahrain Billin-ghurst Principal Ken Cervantes this summer for Quick Handle Camp. Players will learn basketball skills that will elevate their game to the next level. Specifically, single-handed ball control, quick-trigger shooting techniques, offensive moves off the dribble, defense, and full court play. Sign up now if your student is a beginner, advanced player or just enjoys play-ing basketball in a positive, safe atmosphere. 9/203 Dates: Mon - Fri, July 6 - 10 Times: 9 am - 3:30 pm Fee: $160 includes camp T-shirt,

work-out packet and personal evaluation

location for grades 1 - 5: Billinghurst Middle School, 6685 Chesterfield Way, Reno

location for grades 6 - 12: McQueen High School, 6055 Lancer Street, Reno

[ Kids Camps ]

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Summer Volleyball Camp at Reed High SchoolGIrlS eNTerING GraDeS 6 - 10 This camp is designed to teach the funda-mentals of volleyball. The basics as well as game and play strategies will be practiced. The serve, the score and the presentation are all covered in a way that is fun and energetic. Please wear indoor shoes and volleyball knee pads. Check-in time is 8:30 a.m. on Monday.9/204 Dates: Mon - Thurs, Aug 4 - 7 Times: 9 am - 1 pm Instr: Kristen Luchetti Fee: $125 location: Reed High School,

1350 Baring Blvd., Sparks

KidScape Productions Improvisational Theater Summer CampsaGeS: 9 aND uPHave you seen “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” This camp uses the art of theatrical improvi-sation to offer kids a fun and exciting means of tapping into and expanding their imagina-tions. Beginner to intermediate improvisa-tional games help sharpen as well as main-tain the professional actor within you. Repeat students encouraged to attend! This class allows students to learn critical life skills like listening, focusing and thinking of their feet while exploring the wonderful world of who they are. This class ends in a spontaneous performance with audience participation. Materials fee is $30. Make check payable to KidScape Productions. Please wear comfy clothes and bring water

and a protein snack. No sugar, please! For more information on KidScape: www.KidScapeProductions.com or call 787-3900.9/205 Dates: Mon - Fri, Jul 13 - 17 Time: 11 am - 3 pm Instr: Christiana Frank Fee: $110 Place: Damonte Ranch HS9/206 Dates: Mon - Fri, Jul 27 - 31 Time: 11 am - 3 pm Instr: Christiana Frank Fee: $110 Place: Wooster HS

KidScape Productions Scene Study Weeklong Acting Camp aGeS: 9 aND uPThis workshop helps beginner to intermedi-ate actors gain a deeper understanding of working in the theater. Through method act-ing, sense memory and memorization work, participants work on character development, scene analysis and sharpen self awareness. This class ends in a performance. Materials fee is $30, payable to KidScape Productions on the first day of class. Materials fee is $30. Make check payable to KidScape Productions. Please wear comfy clothes and bring water and a protein snack. No sugar, please! For more information on KidScape: www.KidScapeProductions.com or call 787-3900.9/207 Dates: Mon - Fri, Aug 10 - 14 Times: 11am - 3pm Instr: Christiana Frank Fee: $110 location: Damonte Ranch HS

Billinghurst MS6685 Chesterfield Lane, Reno, NV 89523

Damonte Ranch HS 10500 Rio Wrangler Parkway, Reno, NV 89511

Dilworth MS255 Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89431

Galena HS 3600 Butch Cassidy Way, Reno, NV 89511

Gomm ES4000 Mayberry Drive, Reno, NV 89509

Huffaker ES980 Wheatland Road, Reno, NV 89511

Hug HS2880 Sutro Street, Reno, NV 89512

Hunsberger ES2505 Crossbow Road, Reno, NV 89511

McQueen HS6055 Lancer Street, Reno, NV 89523

Mendive MS1900 Whitewood Drive, Sparks, NV 89434

Moss ES2200 Primio Way, Sparks, NV 89434

Picollo School900 Foothill Road, Reno, NV 89511

Reed HS1350 Baring Blvd., Sparks, NV 89434

Reno HS, 395 Booth Street, Reno, NV 89509

Reno HS, Industrial Arts Bldg. Behind Reno HS on Foster Drive

Shaw MS600 Eagle Canyon Drive, Sparks, NV 89441

Swope MS 901 Keele Drive, Reno, NV 89509

Towles ES2800 Kings Row, Reno, NV 89503

UNR Redfield Campus18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno, NV 89511

Wooster HS1331 Plumb Lane, Reno, NV 89502

Bunker Indoor Golf2500 E. Second, Reno, NV 89502

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Community Education offers after school, evening, Saturday, spring break and summer Drivers’ Education classes. All students between the ages of 15 and 18 must complete 30 hours in a Drivers’ Education class and 50 hours behind the wheel to qualify for a Nevada Driver’s License if they are under 18. (This class does not include behind the wheel instruction.) Students must be 15 to at-tend the class. Go to www.washoe.k12.nv.us/community/education, then click on Drivers’ Education for a complete, up-to-date list of classes and to register.

Call Community Education at 353-5781 for more info or to register by phone with a Visa or MasterCard. The fee for this class is $90.

Washoe CounTy sChool DisTriCT CommuniTy eDuCaTion offers

Drivers’ eDuCaTion in The Classroom