Linn-Benton Community College

Two different Qi Gong-style classes will be held at the LBCC Benton Center starting June 29. Qi Gong uses energy flow to strengthen the entire body and calm the mind. Dynamic Qi Gong helps students to develop their outer magnetic energy, drawing the energy inward simply using slow, specific movements through the Five Elements and focused breath. No previous experience needed. This eight-week class meets Fridays from 2 to 2:50 p.m. starting June 29 at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 Polk Ave. NW, Corvallis. Cost is $69. Meditative Qi Gong is a companion class to Dynamic Qi Gong. Students learn the meditative practices of the Five Element System while delving deeper into its theory and applications. In addition to the tonifying and planetary meditations, Five Element personality types will be explored and a practical set of daily Longevity Exercises will be included. No previous experience needed. This eight-week class meets Fridays from 3 to 3:40 p.m. starting June 29 at the LBCC Benton Cen...

An introductory ceramics class will be held at the LBCC Benton Center in Corvallis starting June 28. Clay for Beginners covers ceramic techniques including the foundations of working with clay. Students learn how to work with soft slabs to hand-build bowls, mugs, and tumblers while building on basic techniques each week. No experience necessary. This six-week class meets Thursdays from 6 to 8:50 p.m. starting June 28 at the LBCC Benton Center Ceramics Studio, 757 Polk Ave., Corvallis. Cost is $64. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , email albany@linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.

The fitness class Step Aerobics and Sculpting will be offered at the LBCC Benton Center starting June 26. This course includes aerobic step exercises to music with strength training and sports conditioning for all ages. This 10-week class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:20 a.m. starting June 26 at the LBCC Benton Center. Cost is $79. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , email albany@linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.

A Wedding Floral Design class will be held at the LBCC Benton Center starting June 26. Learn to create floral designs for weddings or any special occasion, including making a corsage and boutonniere, hand held bouquets and a table centerpieces. This three-week class meets Tuesdays from 7 to 8:50 p.m. starting June 26 at the LBCC Benton Center. Cost is $83 and includes supplies. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , email albany@linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.

High Intensity Interval Training class will be offered through the LBCC Benton Center starting June 26. HIIT is an hour-long interval training class involving various equipment to improve both cardiovascular and muscular fitness through the high intensity interval training model. This 10-week class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 5:50 p.m. starting June 26 at the LBCC Benton Center. Cost is $79. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , email albany@linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.

A four-week series on Gifts of Sensitivity: The Highly Sensitive Person will be held at the LBCC Benton Center starting June 26. Have you ever been told "You're just too sensitive!"? Do you need a lot of alone time and often feel out of place? If so, you may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). HSP's make up nearly 20 percent of the population. Join us as we explore what it means to be a highly sensitive person. This series covers the basic concepts and research behind high sensitivity, including strategies for navigating the world as a highly sensitive person resulting in a more compassionate and empowered understanding of yourself. This four-week class meets Tuesdays from 6 to 7:50 p.m. starting June 26 at the LBCC Benton Center. Cost is $69. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , email albany@linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.

The class “Below the Line: How Hollywood Makes Movies” will be held at the LBCC Benton Center starting June 26. Learn ​how​ ​a​ ​major​ ​motion​ ​picture​ ​gets made ​including​ ​the ​players,​ ​stages​ ​of​ ​film​ ​production,​ what​ ​a​ ​producer​ ​does,​ ​how​ ​actors​ ​get​ ​paid,​ ​what a ​gaffer,​ ​best​ ​boy,​ ​ager-dyer​ and​ ​foley​ ​artist is, as well as a ​look​ ​at​ ​the​ ​business​ ​side.​ This five-week class meet Tuesdays from 10 to 11:50 a.m. starting June 26 at the LBCC Benton Center. Cost is $59. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , email albany@linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.

“Spring’s Light,” a reading benefiting the English Endowment Fund at Linn-Benton Community College, will be held Friday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Street, Corvallis.  The evening includes short readings and performances by LBCC English department faculty, students and specials guests. Suggested donation is $10, or $5 for students. A no‑host beverage and snack bar will be available. Proceeds benefit the LBCC English Endowment Fund, which supports the literary arts at LBCC and in the community.

Self-Defense and Intro to Kempo Karate class will be held at the LBCC Benton Center starting April 9. Develop situational awareness and confidence while learning basic self-defense skills including how to avoid attacks and to determine if a situation will pose a threat. No previous experience necessary. This eight-week class meets Mondays from 8:30-9:20 a.m. starting April 9 the LBCC Benton Center. Cost is $59. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , email albany@linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.

A new class on designing board games will be held through LBCC Community Education in Corvallis starting April 5. Boardgame Design and Development covers mechanics, concept development and play testing through lots of game play, discussions and the workshopping of your own table top game design from concept to prototype. This six-week class meets Thursdays from 7 to 8:50 p.m. starting April 5 at the LBCC Benton Center. Cost is $69. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , email albany@linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.

Woodworking classes from beginning to advanced will offered through LBCC Community Education starting April 4.   Woodworking I cover’s basic woodworking skills, home shop safety, use of hand and power tools, and project cost estimation. Learn wood joinery used to make fine furniture and experience how to make a fun project. This five-week class meets from 6 to 7:50 p.m. Choose from either Wednesday classes starting April 4 or Thursday classes starting April 5. Cost is $119. Woodworking II is a continuation of Woodworking I with more emphasis on projects. This five-week class meets from 6 to 8:50 p.m. Chose from Wednesday classes starting May 9, or Thursday classes starting May 10. Cost is $119. Woodworking III puts more emphasis on advanced projects and skills, including furniture making. Students need to take Woodworking I & II to register for class. This five-week class meets from 6 to 8:50 p.m. Chose from Wednesday classes starting April 4 or May 9, or Thur...

A new Beginning Mandolin class will be offered at the LBCC Benton Center starting April 4. Learn basic skills and techniques of playing the mandolin in a group instruction format. Class is designed to educate, inspire and challenge anyone who has ever had the desire to play this fun stringed instrument. This eight-week class meets Wednesdays from 6 to 7:50 p.m. starting April 4 at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave, Corvallis. Cost is $99. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , email  albany@linnbenton.edu  or call LBCC Community Education at  541-917-4840 .

A new class covering parenting after divorce or separation will be held at the LBCC Benton Center starting April 3. Cooperative Parenting after Divorce or Separation provides skills to move parents beyond the emotional turmoil of unwinding adult relationships while remaining focused on children's needs. Learn practical, hands-on techniques to reduce conflict, stay child focused and manage difficulties in a pro-active fashion through 3 interactive two hour sessions. This three-week class meets Tuesdays from 6 to 7:50 p.m. starting April 3 at the LBCC Benton Center.  Cost is $59. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , email albany@linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.

WordMob poetry jam is coming to the LBCC Benton Center Friday, March 9 starting at 7 p.m., 757 NW Polk Ave., Corvallis. Join us for an infusion of heartfelt poetry, spoken word and slam expressed through the voices of LBCC students and poets, with a special reading and performance by poet and visual artist Sam Roxas-Chua. Refreshments provided. WordMob is free and to the public. For more information, contact the LBCC Benton Center at 541-757-8944. Direct questions about or requests for special needs or accommodations to the LBCC Disability Coordinator, RCH-105, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany, Oregon 97321, Phone 541-917-4789 or via Oregon Telecommunications Relay TTD at 1-800-735-2900 or 1-800-735-1232. Make sign language interpreting or real-time transcribing requests 2-4 weeks in advance. Make all other requests at least 72 hours prior to the event. LBCC will make every effort to honor requests. LBCC is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

A free asemic writing workshop "Illuminating the Invisible Script" will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 9 at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave., Corvallis. Asemic writing is a unique and open form of script that can awaken and strengthen the creative skills you already have. Learn to use asemic writing to deepen your relationship with your poetry, art, or other creative projects through guided and contemplative writing exercises led by artist and poet Sam Roxas-Chua. This free workshop is open to the public and includes all materials. For more information, contact the LBCC Benton Center at 541-757-8944. Direct questions about or requests for special needs or accommodations to the LBCC Disability Coordinator, RCH-105, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany, Oregon 97321, Phone 541-917-4789 or via Oregon Telecommunications Relay TTD at 1-800-735-2900 or 1-800-735-1232. Make sign language interpreting or real-time transcribing reque...

A workshop on Single Point Mediation will be held at the LBCC Benton Center March 3. Single point concentration meditation is a simple yet profoundly powerful practice using concentration to clear and focus the mind help the practitioner become calm and centered. Learn to focus on an unchanging center point within to help relieve stress and improve physical and mental health. Workshop meets Saturday, March 3 from 12 to 1:50 p.m. at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave., Corvallis. Cost is $29. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , email  albany@linnbenton.edu  or call LBCC Community Education at  541-917-4840 .

Qi gong level I & II classes will be held at the LBCC Benton Center starting January 12. Qi gong helps you use energy flow to strengthen the entire body and calm the mind. Learn to cultivate your magnetic energy and draw the energy inward using slow, specific movements and focused breath in this easy-to-follow practice. No experience needed. In Qi gong II, continue to learn the meditative practices of the Five Element System while delving deeper into its theory and applications, including the Five Element personality types and developing daily Longevity Exercises. No prerequisite or previous Qi gong experience is required. Both eight-week classes will meet Fridays starting Jan. 12 at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave. in Corvallis.  Qi Gong I will be held from 2 to 2:50 p.m., and Qi Gong II will be held from 3 to 3:50 p.m. Cost is $69 each. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu, email albany@linnbenton.edu o...

A self-defense introductory to Kempo Karate class will be held at the LBCC Benton Center starting January 11. Develop situational awareness and confidence while learning basic self-defense skills including how to avoid attacks and to determine if a situation will pose a threat. No previous experience necessary. This 11-week class meets Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:50 p.m. starting January 11 at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 Polk Ave. NW, Corvallis. Cost is $89. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , email albany@linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.

Beginning French I and II classes will be held at the LBCC Benton Center starting January 11. French, Beginning I emphasizes everyday conversation and grammar for students with little or no knowledge of French. This eight-week class meets Thursdays from 9 to 10:20 a.m. starting January 11 at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 Polk Ave NW, Corvallis. Cost is $89. French, Beginning I emphasizes everyday conversation and grammar for students with novice to moderate knowledge of French. This eight-week class meets Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:50 a.m. starting January 11 at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 Polk Ave NW, Corvallis. Cost is $89. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , email albany@linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.

A variety of language classes will be held at LBCC’s Benton Center beginning the week of January 8. Classes include: French Beginning I and II; Italian, Beginning and Conversational; Spanish For Daily Use Spanish for Traveling in Latin American Countries, Spanish Intermediate/Advanced; English for Everyday Life I and II; and American Sign Language I and II. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu , or email corvallis@linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.