Linn-Benton Community College

LBCC Community Education will hold a one-week horse camp for teens at Inavale Farms in Philomath starting August 3. Teen Ranch Horse Camp offers the adventure of horse handling, riding and working with gentle, well-trained horses. Students get hands-on instruction in grooming, tacking up, and basic horse care, along with basic riding skills of position, control and safety. For beginning riders ages 14-18. This one-week class will meet August 3 through August 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. at Inavale Farms in Philomath. Cost is $179. For more information or to register, contact LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840 or email Corvallis@linnbenton.edu

The class “Dog Play” will be held at the LBCC Benton Center starting July 29. Cultivate your relationship with your dog by engaging in pet sport, games and positive play. Learn entertaining games and gain an introduction to popular sports including agility, flyball and canine nose work. Gain grooming tips and develop an even greater bond with your four-legged companion. This five-week class meets Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. starting July 29 at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave., Corvallis. Cost is $39. For more information, see the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu , call the Albany Community Education at 541-917-4840 or email Corvallis@linnbenton.edu.

Digital Storytelling for Teens will be offered at the LBCC Benton Center starting August 17. Teens will learn to translate words and images into a powerful story using a combination of narration, music, images, graphic design, photo manipulation and video editing. Class will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting August 17 from 9 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave., Corvallis. Cost is $89. For more information, see the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu , call the Albany Community Education at 541-917-4840 or email Corvallis@linnbenton.edu.

Dog Training Skills II class will be held at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany and Corvallis starting July 28 and 29. Build on skills learned in Dog Training I. Develop your dog's skills including precision heeling, new tricks and how to politely greeting strangers. Skills learned provide an excellent way to begin preparing for therapy work, rally obedience, competing in dog sports, or taking the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test.  This five-week class will be held at LBCC Albany campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW on Tuesdays, from 6 to 6:50 p.m. starting July 28. Corvallis class will be held at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave on Wednesdays from 6 to 6:50 p.m. starting July 29. Cost for the class is $39. Veterinary shot records and dog history form required. For more information, see the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu , call the Albany Community Education at 541-917-4840 or email Albany@linnbenton.edu.

Learn to play piano in three hours in the class “Piano, Just for Fun” through LBCC Community Education July 25. Taught by nationally known pianist Donn Rochlin, this course teaches you all the chords and tools you need to know to play your favorite songs and to improvise freely without years of practice. Class is for the total beginner as well as classical pianists who would like to play with more artistic freedom. Textbook and CD for home study covered by fee. Preregistration required. Class will be held Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave NW. Cost is $99 and includes materials. For more information, see the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu , call Community Education Albany Center at 541-917-4840 or email Albany@linnbenton.edu.

The workshop Art and Etsy for Teens will be held at the Linn-Benton Community College Benton Center starting July 27.  This two-part workshop will help your teen get creative and market their work through Etsy online. Teens bring their own product to polish up, or discover their inner artist and bring to life a new creation. Learn product design and how to create a catchy shop name and an inviting online presence.   Workshop meets on two Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 3:50 p.m. starting July 27 at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave, Corvallis. Cost is $79. Open to ages 14-18. For more information or to register, contact LBCC Community Education, 541-917-4840.

The teen sewing class “Sewing by Hand” will be held at the LBCC Benton Center Wednesday, July 29. Teens will learn do-it-yourself quick fixes and minor alterations on clothing and other fabric items that need mending. Supplies included. Class meets Wednesday, July 29, from 1 to 3:50 p.m. at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave, Corvallis. Cost is $39. Open to ages 14-18. For more information or to register, contact LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.