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.

The course Introduces the student to the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a rifle safely. Students will learn about basic rifle handling, ammunition, gun safety, and rifle shooting skills. For hunting, shooting for fun or shooting sports.There is a $30, lab fee to be paid at start of class. Class is held at the Mid Columbia Senior Center 1112 W. 9th St. the Dalles, OR.