Linn-Benton Community College

Media Contact: LBCC Community Education, 541-259-5801 Up your skills in dog training, computers, or country dance in classes offered through LBCC Community Education in Lebanon and Sweet Home. “Dog Training II” helps you continue to teach your dog skills including precision heeling, new tricks and how to politely greet strangers. Class meets Tuesdays, 6:30-7:20 p.m. starting Nov. 1 at the Lebanon Senior Center. Cost is $49. “Complete Country Dance, Beyond Beginning” provides instruction on a variety of couple’s pattern dances and line dances. No partner required. Class meets Tuesdays, 6:30-7:50 p.m. starting Nov. 1 at the Lebanon Senior Center. Cost is $45 “Personal Computer Essentials II” helps you expand your computer skills, including surfing the web, setting up email, exploring Facebook, and keeping your computer safe and virus free. Class meets Tuesdays, 6-7:50 p.m. starting Nov. 15 at the LBCC Sweet Home Center. Cost is $59. For more information or...

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...

A variety of computer classes will be offered spring term through Community Education at Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany.  Excel I  offers the basics of Microsoft's spreadsheet program, including the construction of formulas for math calculations, sorting, and basic functions for personal or professional use. Basic computer skills are required. This three-week class is held Tuesdays, starting March 29 from 6 to 7:50 p.m. Cost is $59. Excel II is for students familiar with the basics, you will learn more functions, charts, adding comments and more. Basic computer skills are a required. This three-week class is held Tuesdays starting April 26 from 6 to 7:50 p.m. Cost is $59. Excel III includes information on protecting your worksheets, advanced function use, integrating with other programs and templates. Basic computer skills are a required. This three-week class is held Tuesdays starting May 17 from 6 to 7:50 p.m. Cost is $59. Mac Essentials  I...

Learn the basics of using a computer or how to edit your digital photos in a computer class offered at Linn-Benton Community College’s Benton Center starting Jan. 12. Photoshop Elements will be held Tuesdays at 5 p.m. for six-weeks. Get hands-on instruction on digital photo editing including how to correct exposure, contrast and color problems, and how to resize, print, save and prepare images for email and the web. Computer experience recommended. Cost is $79. Personal Computer Essentials will meet Tuesdays at 1 p.m. This three-week class is perfect for those who have never touched a computer before and want hands-on, step-by-step instruction in a small class setting. Cost is $49. For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu , call the LBCC Benton Center at 541-757-8944 or email Corvallis@linnbenton.edu.