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Italy Now
Italy is becoming one of America’s favorite places to visit in Europe! Pam, Europe Specialist, will give you her candid insider tips on must-see attractions, where to eat to save money, how to travel like a native and share ways to have the best trip ever in this charming country.
Date: Thur, Apr 24
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Place: Southridge HS, Rm B105
Instructor: Pam Baldwin
Class: 900 Class Fee: $15
Highland Bagpiping
Join our introduction to Highland Bagpiping! All levels welcome. A few minutes of each class is spent with the full pipe band to enhance your skills. Bring chanter and/or pipes. Beginners, contact instructor (627-7232) before Apr 7 for information about ordering equipment.
Date: Tues, Apr 15-Jun 3
Time: 6:15-7:30pm (10½ hrs)
Place: Kennewick HS, Rm 103
Instructor: Judy Morrison
Class: 901 Class Fee: $59
Aprons—the Ties that Bind
Apron use began with the fig leaf and has a rich history that parallels the development of civilization. You will see aprons which represent important eras and events. Information will include fabrics, sewing styles, embellishment techniques and vintage fabric care. You are invited to bring an example from your collection to share and date. Come enjoy Shirley’s great display of vintage aprons! Handouts provided.
Date: Tues, May 13
Time: 6:30-9:00pm
Place: 200 S. Dayton, Kennewick
Instructor: Shirley Frare
Class: 902 Class Fee: $17
Wildflowers of Badger Mountain Field Trip
Come take a short hike up Badger Mountain and enjoy the beautiful native plants in bloom this time of year. Kathy has been involved with the Native Plant Society and will enjoy sharing this beautiful area with you. Park and walk up together as Kathy shares information about these lovely wild flowers.
Date: Thur, May 1
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Place: Trailhead Park—Base of Badger Mtn., follow Keene Rd to Shockley Rd., to parking area
Instructor: Kathy Criddle
Class: 903 Class Fee: $15
Birding—the Basics
This workshop/field trip class covers bird identification by shape, flight, size, behavior and song. Learn to use a birding field guide (bring your own or use ones provided) and find out how to choose a field guide. Bring binoculars for the field trip. No students under 16 without enrolled adult.
Date: Fri/Sat, May 2 & 3
Time: 6:30-9:00pm/8:00-11:00am
Place: Kamiakin HS Library/
Bateman Island (Directions given at Friday class)
Instructor: Connie Estep and Barbara Clarke
Class: 904 Class Fee: $35
Ice Age Floods Field Trip:Western Columbia Plateau
During the latter part of the Pleistocene Epoch (18 to 14 thou-sand years ago) gigantic outburst floods swept out of western Mon-tana, across northern Idaho and much of eastern Washington and down the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean. Come follow part of the path of the greatest floods known to geology. Beginning at Kamiakin High School we will travel “upstream” through the Othello Channels and Drum-heller Channels that funneled floodwater to the Tri-Cities area from the Quincy Basin. We will continue across the Quincy Basin to Soap Lake at the mouth of the Grand Coulee, over Pinto Ridge to Dry Falls and down the Lower Grand Coulee. We will see giant ripples on the West Bar formed by a late flood episode and visit dry cataracts of Potholes Coulee and Frenchman Coulee on the western rim of the Quincy Basin. We’ll follow the floods through Frenchman and Sentinal Gaps and down the Columbia River back to the Tri-Cities. The bus trip is about 10 hours. Bring your own lunch, drinks and snacks. Check with registrar for on board storage space. Registration deadline May 23. Class limit 20
Date: Sat, May 31
Time: 7:30am-5:30pm
Place: Kamiakin HS, Arthur St. Parking Lot
Instructor: Gary Kkeinknecht
Class: 905 Class Fee: $
Event Planning for Dummies
Do you have a special event to plan? From a family reunion, an on the job project, a charity auction or PTO fundraiser—you can do it! Don’t get caught in a bind as Karen did in high school. She missed a leadership meeting and got named the Homecoming Chairperson. That began her 30 year adventure organizing all types of events. This is not a wedding planning class—but the ideas and tips could certainly be used for that event. Handouts provided.
Date: Tues, Apr 29
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Place: Roxy Theatre, 101 W. Kennewick Ave, Kennewick
Instructor: Karen Sullivan-
Schwebke
Class: 906 Class Fee: $12
Wedding Planning Made Easy
Everyone wants and deserves to have their wedding be one of the most incredible days of their lives—they just don’t know how to make that happen. Let this panel of experts including: photographer, videographer, wedding planner, florist, venue provider and party planner give you the right tools to save you money and effort. They will help you with where to find discounts, what to ask vendors, what works and what doesn’t to make this a truly memorable occasion.
Class: 907 Date: Thur, Apr 24
Class: 908 Date: Thur, May 22
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Place: Southridge HS, Rm B104
Instructor: Terry & Darrel Farnsworth and Panel
Class: 909 Class Fee: $15
It’s not Just “Costume”
Jewelry Any More!
If art is self-expression—jewelry art is the most intimate of arts. It’s the essence of personal style and the beginning of a fashion statement. Begin with a history of jewelry since the Industrial Revolution made it possible to produce quality pieces in quantity. We’ll look at Art Deco, Edwardian, Victorian, Art Nouveau and more. Learn basic jewelry and how costume jewelry has evolved to include crystals, stones, semi-precious/precious gems, plastics, ceramics and all types of metals. We’ll look at the major producers of costume jewelry in America and Europe and how their designs echo fashions and vice versa. We’ll also add tips on how to shop for jewelry and how to identify styles and manufacturers. The second night, bring two pieces of jewelry for appraisal. ($5 fee for each added piece) Snacks/beverages available at “Coffee at the Rox” for their regular fees. Handouts.
Date: Tues/Thur, Apr 22 & 24
Time: 7:00-9:00pm (4 hrs)
Place: Roxy Theatre—101 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick
Instructor: Marena Heap/Karen Sullivan-Schwebke
Class: 909 Class Fee: $25
Fly Tying Made Easy
Learn the art of fly tying in this hands-on class. You will tie two or three beautiful flies each session that will be irresistible to fish. All tools and equipment furnished. Pay instructor $5 supply fee. Class limit 4.
Date: Sat, May 10 & 17
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm (4 hrs)
Place: 200 S. Dayton, Kennewick
Instructor: Jim & John Westland
Class: 910 Class Fee: $29
Fundamentals of Fly Fishing
Acquire the basics of this great sport, including forward, roll, side, false and many other fly-casting techniques. Rods, reels and lines furnished. All you need is your interest, enthusiasm and a billed cap. Be sure to dress according to the weather. Pay instr. $5 supply fee. Class limit 6.
Date: Sat, May 24 & 31
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm (4 hrs)
Place: 200 S. Dayton, Kennewick
Instructor: Jim & John Westland
Class: 911 Class Fee: $29
Classroom Animals
This class is geared towards teachers who have pets in their classroom. We will cover basic care and health issues, both for the animals and the students. We will also cover some possible lesson opportunities such as record-keeping, observation skills, weighing, measurement, as well as responsibility lessons. Animals covered would include mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters, small birds, guinea pigs, rabbits, lizards and fish.
Date: Wed, May 21
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Place: Tri-Tech Skills Ctr, Rm125
Instructor: Suzanne Lefevre
Class: 912 Class Fee: $15
The Care of Dogs
Come get valuable information on basic health care for your dog. Topics will include: trimming nails, brushing teeth, how and why of grooming (brushing and baths), parasite recognition and pros/cons of various products the instructor has personally tried. Your doggy will thank you!
Date: Wed, Apr 30
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Place: Tri-Tech Skills Ctr, Rm125
Instructor: Suzanne Lefevre
Class: 913 Class Fee: $15
The Care of Cats
Learn some basic health care tips to help you care for your cat. Topics include: trimming nails, brushing teeth, how and why of grooming (brushing and bathing—yes, cats can get baths too!), parasite recognition, and pros/cons of various products the instructor has used. Your kitty will be glad you came!
Date: Wed, May 7
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Place: Tri-Tech Skills Ctr, Rm125
Instructor: Suzanne Lefevre
Class: 914 Class Fee: $15
First Pets—Health and Care
What are the most popular first pets? What pets should NOT be for first-time pet owners? Popular first pets include: dogs, cats, parakeets, cockatiels, guinea pigs, rabbits, mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters and ferrets. With such a wide variety of animals, please specify when registering which animals you would like to hear about in class.
Date: Wed, May 14
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Place: Tri-Tech Skills Ctr, Rm125
Instructor: Suzanne Lefevre
Class: 915 Class Fee: $15
Beginning Foil Fencing
Master the skills to participate in recreational fencing, focusing on basic footwork, attacks, defenses, balance and conditioning. Equipment may be rented for $25, payable at first class. Class limit 12, ages 12 and older.
Date: Tues, Apr 15-Jun 3
Time: 7:00-8:00pm (8 hrs)
Place: Horse Heaven Hills, MS, Annex Gym
Instructor: Edward Gonsalves
Class: 916 Class Fee: $55
Intermediate Foil Fencing
Learn compound attacks, circular parries and improve mastery of basic footwork, attacks and defenses, as well as basic conditioning, flexibility and balance. Equipment may be rented for $25, payable at first class. Class limit 12, ages 12 and older. Prerequisite: Beg Fencing.
Date: Thur, Apr 17-Jun 5
Time: 7:00-8:00pm (8 hrs)
Place: Horse Heaven Hills, MS, Annex Gym
Instructor: Edward Gonsalves
Class: 917 Class Fee: $55