Linn-Benton Community College

Painting Nature with Acrylics classes start June 26 in Sweet Home, June 28 in Lebanon The class Painting Nature with Acrylics will be held at the LBCC Sweet Home Center and LBCC Lebanon Center this summer. Learn to use acrylics to paint your favorite natural scene from a photograph, including techniques for image and subject balance, perspective, and lighting effects. This six-week class meets Tuesdays from 6 to 7:50 p.m. starting June at the LBCC Sweet Home Center, and Thursdays from 6 to 7:50 p.m. starting June 28 at the LBCC Lebanon Center. Cost is $59 and includes painting canvas, table top easel, set of paints, brushes and paint savers. 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 beginning ceramics class will be held through the LBCC Sweet Home Center starting September 28. Learn foundational skills for working with clay in the introductory class for the absolute beginner, using various hand-building techniques. All materials and tools are included. This nine-week class meets Thursdays from 6 to 7:50 p.m. starting Sept. 28 at Sweet Home High School, 1641 Long St.  Cost is $80. 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 community interest classes will be held through LBCC Community Education in Lebanon and Sweet Home starting April 3. “Life Stories” class provides instruction on how to recall your family history in your own narrative style with detail, description and dialogue. Class meets Wednesdays from 2 to-3:50 p.m. starting April 5 at the LBCC Lebanon Center, 44 Industrial Way. Cost is $69. “Dog Training I” will help you learn the fine art of training your dog. Veterinary shot records and dog history forms are required. Email lebanon@linnbenton.edu for forms. Class meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. starting April 6 at the Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent St.  Cost is $49. A “Quilters Workshop” provides different patterns to help you create your own quilt. Good for all skill levels. Class meet Thursdays from 7 to 7:50 p.m. starting April 6 at the Sweet Home High School. Cost is $29. For more information, see the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu, or call L...

Work on your New Year’s resolution in a variety of fitness classes offered through Linn-Benton Community College Sweet Home Center starting April 3. Classes include Country Heat Live and Full Body Fitness held in Brownsville, and Aquatic Fitness classes held in Sweet Home. For more information, see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.

COMPUTER CLASSES BUYING & SELLING ON EBAY Interested in starting an online business? Ready to sell those unwanted items collecting dust? Learn how to effectively use eBay.  Basic computer skills are a pre-requisite. Set up eBay and/or Paypal accounts before the first class. Class will start on February 21 and meets Tuesdays from 6-7:50 p.m. at the Lebanon Center. Cost is $59. INTRODUCTION TO FACEBOOK For beginners seeking to learn the basics of connecting with family and friends online.  Learn to establish an account, set up your profile, and set security parameters. Basic computer and web browsing skills are necessary. Bring your smartphone or tablet if available. Class will start on February 9 and meets Thursdays from 6-7:50 p.m. at the Lebanon Center. Cost is $59. SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES LEWIS & CLARK: OREGON & BEYOND Have you ever wondered what the Corps of Discovery did in Oregon, what happened on their way back to St. Louis in 1906, or what Lewis and Clark a...

A variety of community education classes from how to use a computer to improving your memory to art and dance are being offered through Linn-Benton Community College Lebanon and Sweet Home Centers this fall. Personal Computer Essentials I is for those who have never touched a computer before and want hands-on, step-by-step instruction at an easy pace. Introduces working with Windows 7 and a brief introduction to email and the Internet. Class meets Tuesdays from 6-7:50 p.m. starting Oct. 4 at the Sweet Home Center, 1661 Long St. Cost is $59. Brain Boosters: Awaken Your Memory workshop will help stimulate your brain power to recall events in effective and fun ways. Learn useful techniques to improve and deepen your ability to remember past moments in more detail. Class meets Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 9-11:50 a.m. at the LBCC Lebanon Center. Cost is $29. A Pet Portrait Painting workshop will guide you through painting your favorite pet or furry friend. No experience necessary. Workshop wil...

Easy Cardio Fitness is a beginning level exercise program for general fitness and body trimming. Designed for older adults, those with health limitations or those who want a gentle workout of stretching, range of motion exercises and modified cardio movements. Class meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-9:50 a.m. starting Sept. 26 at the Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent Street. Cost is $99. Better Bones and Balance class lets you reap the benefits OSU Bone Research. Lab studies have shown that this exercise program significantly slows the rate of bone loss in adults of all ages. Improve your balance, flexibility and coordination while increasing your muscle tone and overall body fitness. Class meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8-8:50 a.m. starting Sept. 26 at the Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent Street. Cost is $99. Yoga increases your strength and flexibility while providing tools to calm your mind and soothe your spirit. Learn poses that develop balance, proper b...

Fitness, art, computer and teen community education classes are being offered this summer by Linn-Benton Community College Lebanon Center, 44 Industrial Way, starting June 20. EASY CARDIO FITNESS This beginning level exercise program for general fitness and body trimming is designed for older adults, those with health limitations or those who want a gentle workout of stretching, range of motion exercises and modified cardio movements. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-9:50 a.m. starting June 27. Cost is $69. BETTER BONES & BALANCE Reap the benefits OSU Bone Research Lab studies have shown. This exercise program will significantly slow the rate of bone loss in adults of all ages. Improve your balance, flexibility and coordination, and see an increase in muscle tone and overall body fitness. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 8-8:50 a.m. starting June 27. Cost is $69. Also meets Fridays from 8-8:50 a.m. starting July 1. Cost is $39. POUND™ POUND™ is a full-body cardio jam session, c...

Personal Computer Essentials This is the perfect class for those who have never touched a computer before and want hands-on, step-by-step instruction. Class goes at an easy pace and introduces working with Windows 7 and a brief introduction to email and the internet. Important to attend first class. This three-week class meets Thursdays from 6 to 7:50 p.m. starting April 7 at the LBCC Sweet Home Center, 1661 Long St. Cost: $59. Introduction to Facebook This class is for beginners seeking to learn the basics of connecting with family and friends online. Learn to establish an account, set up your profile, and set security parameters. Basic computer and web browsing skills are necessary. Bring your smartphone or tablet if available. This three-week class meets Wednesdays from 1 to 2:50 p.m. starting April 6 at the Lebanon Center, 44 Industrial Way. Cost: $59. Free class: Spring Gardening Spend your noon hour sharpening your gardening skills and learning new techniques in this fre...

Get active, stay fit and learn some thing new in adult fitness and self-enrichment classes offered through LBCC Community Education in Lebanon and Sweet Home this spring. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu , email at Lebanon@linnbenton.edu or sweethome@linnbenton.com or call the Lebanon Center at 541-259-5801 or the Sweet Home Center at 541-367-6901. Lebanon Classes Mosaic Mashup Create a mosaic masterpiece from recycled materials that grab your heart. Incorporating paper, glass tiles, ceramic tiles, and a wide selection of other materials, you will cultivate a mosaic treasure. Leave with an expanded skill set and your own unique piece of artwork. Class will be held March 31, 1-3:50 p.m. at LBCC Lebanon Center. Cost is $39. General Woodworking If you’re interested in learning to “do it yourself”, this is the class for you. Complete two simple class projects with materials provided. Bring your own ear protection and safety glasses. Sa...

LBCC Lebanon and Sweet Home Centers are offering a variety of community education personal enrichment and fitness classes over winter term. COMPUTER CLASSES PERSONAL COMPUTER ESSENTIALS                                                                                               A perfect class for those who have never touched a computer before and want hands-on, step-by-step instruction.  Designed to go at an easy pace. Introduces working with Windows 7 and a brief introduction to email and the internet. Important to at...

Learn how to use the popular social media site Facebook in the class “Introduction to Facebook,” a new class offered at the LBCC Sweet Home Center starting Nov. 5. Learn the basics of connecting with friends and family online, including how to establish a Facebook account and set up your profile for safety. This three-week class meets Thursdays from 6 to 7:50 p.m. starting November 5. Cost is $59. For more information, visit www.linnbenton.edu/communityeducation, or contact LBCC Community Education at 541-367-6901.

Learn to paint using acrylics while enjoying the scenery and a glass of wine at Marks Ridge Winery in the popular LBCC Community Education class "Corks & Canvas,” taught by muralist Victoria Knight. This one-evening class meets Friday, Oct. 23 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $39 and includes all supplies. Register by Oct. 19. Knight will also teach a four-hour workshop "You Can Paint Acrylics” Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the LBCC Lebanon Center. Learn more in-depth design basics and take home a beautiful country landscape that you painted. Cost is $65 and includes all supplies. Register by Oct. 19. Explore the basics of your personal computer in the beginning class “Personal Computer Essentials,” with hands-on, step-by-step instruction. This four-week class meets Thursdays from 1 to 2:50 p.m. starting Oct. 22 at the LBCC Lebanon Center.  Cost is $59. Learn how to use a pressure canner to preserve meats, fish, game, soups and veggies in the class "Canni...

Learn to paint using acrylics while enjoying the scenery at Marks Ridge Winery in the popular class "Corks & Canvas,” taught by Muralist Victoria Knight. Class meets Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. Muralist Victoria Knight will teach a four-hour workshop "You Can Paint Acrylics" at the LBCC Lebanon Center Oct. 24. Discover techniques to increase your brainpower in “Brain Boosters: Awaken your Memory” held at the Lebanon Center Oct. 13. Learn the basics of the computer in this beginning class that gives hands-on step-by-step instruction. Held at the Lebanon Center Oct. 22. Learn to preserve seasonal fruits, veggies, meats, and more in "Freezing & Dehydrating Foods" co-presented by LBCC Community Education and OSU Master Food Preservers. Class meets at Sweet Home High School Thursday, Oct. 15. The ever-popular class “Santiam Kalapuya/Molala Indians," taught by Tony Farque, will meet Oct.14, with a field trip to the Cascadia caves on Oct. 16.   For more information...

The following Lebanon and Sweet Home area LBCC Community Education classes will start the week of September 28. Calligraphy: Introduction to calligraphy and the formal or cursive italic lettering system. Meets Tuesdays starting Sept. 29, 1:30-3 p.m., LBCC Sweet Home Center, 1661 Long St. Cost is $69 Playing Music Together: Bring your stringed instrument and learn to play Bluegrass, Country and Old Time music with others. Meets Wednesdays starting Sept. 30, 6-7:50 p.m., LBCC Lebanon Center, 44 Industrial Way. Cost is $79. Complete Country Dance: Learn a variety of couples pattern dances and line dances in this class that requires no partner. Meets Tuesdays starting Sept. 29, 6:30-7:50 p.m., Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent St. Cost is $65. Life Stories: Recall and recount family history in your narrative style with enhancement of detail, description and dialogue. Meets Wednesdays starting Sept. 30, 2-3:50 p.m. LBCC Lebanon Center, 44 Industrial Way. Cost is $69. Introduction to Face...

Continue your fitness routine or start a new one through classes offered by Linn Benton Community College in Lebanon, Brownsville, Scio and Sweet Home starting the week of September 28. Lebanon classes will be held at the Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent Street, and include: Pound®: A new class combining full-body cardio with simulated drumming. Class meets Wednesdays, 6:30-7:20 p.m. Cost is $39. Easy Cardio Fitness: This class is a beginning exercise program designed for older adults or those with health limitations. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-9:50 a.m. Cost is $69. Zumba® Toning: Combine body sculpting techniques and specific Zumba® moves into one fun class. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Cost is $69. Better Bones and Balance®: Slow the rate of bone loss, improve your balance and coordination, & reduce your risk for falls in this great class designed for adults of all ages. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-8:50 a.m. Cost is $69, and/or Friday,...