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Get to Know 211 Info

Free

with Kerry Wells

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 13, 2026 at 6 pm

211info helps communities identify, navigate, and connect with the local resources they need. This presentation will cover the basics of the services that 211info offers. We will discuss 211info’s Child Care and Community Service referrals and different ways that 211info can help you and the families of children in your care. Set One in PM. No Age Related Content.

Documenters Training - Your new civic side hustle

Free

with Emily Harris

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 14, 2026 at 6 pm

This two-hour training prepares you to join Uplift Local's Gorge Documenters team — community members who are paid to go to local public meetings and take notes. The class covers practical skills such as how to attend, understand what's happening, and take effective notes at public meetings, as well as relevant laws and the ways local government decisions affect people's lives. The class includes a hands-on practice session. Materials are provided for review and reference. Completing the course and a short quiz makes you eligible for paid assignments taking notes at public meetings in Gorge communities across Hood River, Wasco, Klickitat and Skamania counties and eligible for future free opportunities through Uplift Local to learn and use other journalism and information-related skills.

https://upliftlocal.news/columbia-gorge/columbia-gorge-documenters/

Exploring the Reggio Emilia Inspired Approach

$20

with Aoife Magee

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 14, 2026 at 6 pm

In this workshop, participants will explore the Reggio Emilia Inspired approach to early childhood learning environments. We will examine the Key Principles of the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which emphasizes the benefits of hands-on exploration, collaboration, and the environment as a "third teacher". Participants will apply elements of a child-directed, inquiry-based approach in their practices with children. Set Two in LEC. Infant/ Toddler, Preschool.

Introduction to Let’s Play! Movement Games for Young Children: Games and Movement to Support the Young Child’s Development and Learning

$10

with Paula Lynam

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 15, 2026 at 6 pm

Through introducing the foundational senses:(touch, proprioception, vestibular, life), and developmental movements, we will explore games, movement and a variety of activities to support the health and development of the whole child. Set One in HSN. No Age Related Content.

Real Estate Broker License Exam Prep

$629

with Sondra McFeters

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 15, 2026 at 6 pm

Prepare for the Oregon Real Estate Broker License Exam in just 10 weeks with this blended course combining weekly interactive Zoom sessions and online home study to meet Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) requirements. You must complete a total of 150 hours of study, divided between weekly Zoom classes and online coursework (the Saturday session does not count toward the 150-hour total). Plan to spend 10–15 hours each week on online study in addition to attending Thursday evening classes. The course is approved by the OREA. For more information, contact Stacey at 503-551-4467 or Stacey@sts.careers. Students should have reliable internet access, a laptop or desktop computer, a webcam and microphone for Zoom sessions, and the ability to scan and send PDFs to the instructor after each final exam. Regular classes are held Thursdays from January 15 to March 19, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., with one Saturday session on March 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

First Aid CPR and AED - Blended

$80

with Chrystal Akin Bruce

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 17, 2026 at 10 am

This course fulfills the State of Oregon Child Care licensing requirement. The online portion must be completed before the in-person session. Blended learning combines an online component followed by a hands-on session. The Heartsaver First Aid Course educates rescuers on recognizing and treating adult emergencies until medical personnel arrive. It offers comprehensive training in first aid, adult/infant CPR, and AED. An email from CGCC AHA Training center will contain the link for the online component.

Basket Weaving - Bathroom Basket

$90

with Chris Bush

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 17, 2026 at 11 am

The Bathroom basket is approximately 3"x12" with a wooden center handle. This basket is a market style basket with a woven base and start and stop weave. All tools and materials will be provided by the instructor in class. This is a perfect beginner basket, come and learn how to weave a basket!!

Property Manager License Exam Prep

$699

with David Stribling

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 20, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 7 weeks

Prepare for the Oregon Property Manager License Exam in just seven weeks with this blended course combining weekly interactive Zoom sessions and online home study to meet Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) requirements. You must complete a total of 60 hours of study, divided between the weekly Zoom classes and online coursework. Plan to spend 4–6 hours per week on the online study in addition to attending Tuesday evening classes. This course is approved by the OREA. For more information, contact Stacey at (503) 551-4467 or Stacey@sts.careers. Students should have reliable internet access, a laptop or desktop computer, a webcam and microphone for Zoom sessions, and the ability to scan and send PDFs to the instructor after the final exam.





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