community education - Las Positas College

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C O M M U N I T Y
E D U C AT I O N
Institutes For
Life-Long Learning and Professional Development
Spring 2016
Schedule
Classes through
June 2016
Register Online: www.laspositascollege.edu/communityed
925.424.1467
Welcome to Spring!
La s Po s i t a s C o l l e g e
C O M M U N I T Y E D U C AT I O N
At Las Positas College, we have a vision for our Community. It’s a vision that sees you gaining
skills you need in the workplace, achieving your educational goals, and learning for the length of
your life. It’s a vision that inspires us in Community Education every day to deliver quality, feebased courses to everyone in our community. It’s a vision that matches our values and yours.
Community Education at Las Positas College is an inclusive, learning-centered program providing
educational and personal enrichment opportunities to all Community members. This Spring, we’ve
listened to you and continue to focus our program. What has developed is the idea of Institutes to
meet the your learning requests. You’ll notice a few changes in the way the catalog is presented,
and lots of information on new classes like Certified Wedding Planner, Code Hobbits Programming
for children and Maker Movement classes for adults, and an expansion of the conversational
language institute. Finally, note our new section on mindfulness and life skills. We view these
classes as a growing part of wellness for everyone in today’s uncertain world. See you in class!
In Learning,
Frances DeNisco
Program Coordinator
Featured Instructor
Jay D. Salmonson
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WARNING: Jay D. Salmonson is a vector of the severely contagious maker
epidemic. This condition is transmitted through extended exposure to
the acoustic emanations of an infected individual such as Dr. Salmonson.
Symptoms of this affliction include hyperactive creativity and the ability to
invent, design and build almost anything, leading to delusions of omnipotence and grandeur. When not spreading the maker pathogen, Dr. Salmonson is under quarantine as a physicist at Lawrence Livermore Lab, designing experiments on the world’s largest laser: the National Ignition Facility.
Take Jay’s Robotics class on page 7.
Brian Copeland:
Not a Genuine Black Man
at Las Positas College / Livermore, CA / Feb 9, 2016 / 7:30pm
The longest running solo show in San Francisco history, Not A Genuine Black Man, reveals a little-known chapter of Bay Area history. In
1971, San Leandro, CA was named one of the most racist suburbs in
America. Congressional hearings were held. The next year, the then
eight-year-old Brian Copeland and his African-American family moved
to San Leandro. In a monologue that’s both funny and poignant, Brian
explores how surroundings make us who we are.
“A beautiful mix of wry humor and heartbreak, indignation and inspiration, a singular story of extreme isolation that
speaks to anyone who’s ever felt out of place.”
-SF Chronicle
Expanded class descriptions on Website • Classes take place on campus unless noted.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Institute for Language, The Arts and Science
Institute for Professional Development
Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Careers and Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Financial Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Workplace Skills (online) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Certificate Courses
Institute for Personal Development
Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Home, Garden, Parenting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
In Person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
College Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Wellness and Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Take a class for credit at Las Positas . . . . . . . 14
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Code Hobbits: Real Programming for Kids . . . . 21
No college credit is offered. Classes do not require admission to the college, and do not involve exams. There are no transcripts or grades and
classes are not transferable. Minimum enrollment is required for classes to start. Community Education is a self-supporting entity of LPC and is not
funded by taxpayer dollars. Community Education classes are offered in addition to the LPC instructional program. Community Education classes
do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of Las Positas College. Las Positas College does not endorse any person or product.
We have an Early Childhood Development Center at Las Positas College!
At the Early Childhood Development Center, we recognize that the family is the child’s first teacher, we
believe in partnership with the child and their family is essential and healthy. Integral to our philosophy
is recognizing that children are competent learners who develop socially, emotionally, physically,
creatively, and cognitively in an authentic learning environment.
Enroll your child today—Toddler and Preschool Programs are available!
Call 925-424-1560 for more information!
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Board of Trustees
Donald L. “Dobie” Gelles, President • Carlo Vecchiarelli, Secretary
Arnulfo Cedillo, Ed.D • Isobel F. Dvorsky • Hal G. Gin, Ed.D. • William L. “Will” Macedo • Marshall Mitzman, Ph.D.
Jannett N. Jackson, Ph.D. , Chancellor • Barry A. Russell, Ph.D., President, Las Positas College
Las Positas College Community Education Staff
Sylvia Rodriguez, Dean of Enrollment Services • Frances DeNisco, Program Coordinator
Cover design, catalog layout and print production: Leslie Hoex, blue kangaroo design • www.bluekangaroodesign.Com
Register Now! • Telephone 925.424.1467
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California Notary Prep Renewal Class
and Exam
ART
Beginning Drawing
Want to draw - but don’t know where to begin? Let this class
show you the way! Break out of the talent myth - drawing is
a learned skill that anyone can master with knowledge, patience, and practice. This class is an excellent introduction
to the basic skills you need to learn in order to draw. You
will be taught how to see from a right brain perspective and
that will open your eyes to the world of dawing. We cover
contour drawing, design, sighting and measuring, perspective, and shading. Class includes lectures, demonstrations,
individual attention to student work, and lots of time to have
fun drawing! Ages 17 to adult. Materials list is online for first
class. Kate Ruddle is an exhibiting artist in the Bay Area with
an MFA in Sculpture. She received the Norfolk Fellowship
for Drawing and Painting at Yale University in 1998 and has
studied in Florence, Italy.
AL101
4/16/16-5/7/16
Sat 10:00am - 1:00pm
$89
Landscape Drawing
We will draw the beautiful landscape on campus, while learning the concepts of contrast and shadow. Drawing experience
is not necessary but a class like Want to Draw would be a helpful prerequisite. Materials list is online for first class. Ruddle
AL677
5/14/16-6/11/16
Sat 10:00am - 1:00pm
$89
NEW!
B102
Course provides an exploration into drawing with accuracy,
beauty and personal style. Class is for the naturalist beginner.
Learn to draw plants and flowers. Learn techniques for graphite and colored pencil, and practice marking and shanding for
depth. All levels are welcome. Beginning course will provide an
opportunity to explore accuracy and satisfaction. Encouraging
her students along the journey of self-discovery through creativity is a lifelong passion of Nancy’s. Nancy has been showing her
art in the Bay Area since 1992. She has been teaching workshops to adults for many years.
BI101
2/20/16-3/5/16
continued
BI101
3/11/16-3/25/16
Sat 10:00am - 1:00pm
$99
Fri 6:00 - 9:00pm
$99
Careers and Training
California Notary Prep and State Exam
Start a new career or part-time business and earn additional
income! Acquire the knowledge and skills to pass the State Notary Public Exam and become a California notary in one day.
Materials Fee: $25 payable to instructor in class for textbook
and handouts. Optional Notary Exam: For new students and renewing notaries. The 50-minute Notary Exam is administered at
the end of the workshop. Bring two #2 pencils, official picture
ID (driver’s license or passport), a 2’’x2’’ color passport photo
and a check for $40 made payable to the ‘’Secretary of State.’’
The Academy for Notaries is a California state-approved vendor
of notary education.
3/19/16
Sat 8:00am - 6:00pm
Material Fee (in class) $25
$89
3/19/16
Sat 12:30 - 6:00pm
$49
California Notary State Exam--Test Only
If you only need to take the test and have already completed the
training at another location, you may register to take the exam.
You must present a certificate showing that you have completed
the state required training. YOU MUST PRE- REGISTER AND
ARRIVE BY 4:00 PM TO BE SEATED FOR THE TEST. Notary
exam will be administered by Cooperative Personnel Services
following the seminar. You must bring two #2 pencils, official
picture ID (driver’s license or passport), a 2’’x2’’ color passport
photo to submit with your application and a check for $40 made
payable to the ‘’Secretary of State.’’ The exam will last for 50
minutes once the registration process has been completed by
the proctors. Academy for Notaries
B102
Beginning Botanical Illustration
B102
Renew your notary commission! Brush up on your notary
knowledge and skills to pass the State Notary Public Exam and
renew your notary commission California notary in one three
hour class. Materials Fee: $25 payable to instructor in class for
textbook and handouts. Optional Notary Exam: For new students and renewing notaries. The 50-minute Notary Exam is
administered at the end of the workshop. Bring two #2 pencils,
official picture ID (driver’s license or passport), a 2”x2”color
passport photo and a check for $40 made payable to the “Secretary of State” Academy for Notaries
3/19/16
Sat 4:00 - 6:00pm
$20
What Were You Born to Do?
You were born to make a unique contribution to humanity. Progressing toward this purpose brings joy and abundance. Straying from it causes stress and emptiness. To accomplish this,
one of the 33 Natural Talents® is wired into your DNA. It’s so
subtle, you rarely notice it; yet so powerful, it’s the source of
your highest potential. Elvis, Oprah and Einstein were all just
‘’doin’ what comes naturally.’’ Also discover why applying your
Natural Talent relentlessly will magnetically attract all the desires
of your heart. (Ages 16 to adult) Adney
B208
3/26/16
Sat 1:00 - 5:00pm
$49
The Business of Voice Acting
Voice overs are heard on radio, TV, and in corporate and web
marketing. Workshop covers marketing for success, agents,
training academies, and script reading on the microphone.
Learn how to use your voice online through internet resources
to break in to the voiceover market. Get to know the business
of voice acting with Trish Bell, who has been professionally
voice acting for 10 years. Handouts include the PowerPoint
presentation, voice over script samples, and an agencies list
to get you started. Trish Bell, a 25 year Bay Area Radio personality, and 10 year established voice actor, produces voice
overs for natiion tv, radio, Fortune 500 companies, and webbased training modules. She has been trained by the masters
in the industry. She has developed and presented voice over
workshops for 4 years in the Bay Area. She currently serves
on the LPC Radio & TV Advisory Board, is a member of Bay
Area Broadcast Legends, and can be heard Sundays hosting a
radio show on www.kabl960.com.
B241
4/7/16
Thu 6:30 - 8:30pm
$49
New Life Skills classes being offered this Spring! Visit our website for more details
www.laspositascollege.edu/commed
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eBay 1–The Basics of Selling
Whether you simply want to clear the closet, desire additional
part-time income, or a serious eBay business, this class is your
foundation. Learn how to set up an eBay Seller account, create successful eBay listings, upload pictures and accept credit
card payments with PayPal. Included are selling ‘’Tips, Tricks
and Traps’’ to avoid. Covers how to determine shipping costs,
where to get FREE shipping supplies, how to print shipping
labels from your home computer and get FREE home pickup.
Optional eBooks available for purchase after the class. This is
an official eBay University class taught by multi-award winning
eBay instructor and published author Kevin Boyd. Kevin Boyd
is a multi award-winning eBay Education Specialist, published
eBay author and the technical editor for The Complete Idiot’s
Guide to eBay. Kevin has appeared on TV, various radio shows
and interiewed by Bloomberg news and several newspapers for
his insights to online entrepreneurship. He teaches at over 40
colleges in the US and Canada.
B605
2/27/16
Sat 9:00am - 12:00pm
$59
eBay 2—Advanced Selling Strategies
Learn the ‘’Insider Tips and Strategies’’ that will draw the most
bids, maximize sales and beat your competition. Covers how to
find a profitable niche, what to sell, what to avoid and how to
use Drop Shippers to minimize inventory costs. Includes eBay
research, marketing and photography tips,, free app to create
and insert videos in your listings, eBay Stores, and how to find
reputable suppliers. Taught by multi-award winning eBay instructor and published author from Seattle. Lecture. Boyd
B605
2/27/16
Sat 1:00 - 4:00pm
$59
Become a Mystery Shopper and Other Fun
Ways to Earn Extra Income
Would you like to get paid to go shopping, eat out, stay at nice
hotels, or play golf? Or would you rather like to earn money by
becoming an auditor, merchandiser, doing customer recalls,
teaching your favorite subject, editing, sampling products, or
giving your opinion. Opportunities are available for these and
countless other types of work. There are so many ways to earn
extra money and become productive at the same time. During
this class you will learn about the choices you have and how to
go about finding and applying for these unique and interesting
positions. Learn who hires people for these jobs, how to apply,
what you can expect to receive in payment, and everything else
you need to know about part-time employment opportunities.
Elaine Moran is an author, lecturer, mystery shopper, and instructor. She has over 10 years experience as a mystery shopper and
educator.
CT133
6/4/16
Sat 10:00am - 12:30pm
CPR, AHA BLS for Health Care
(ROP Approved)
BLS Healthcare Provider Certification. Class is approved by
ROP for students who are enrolling in the fall, but also provides
valuable information and skills and certification for others interested in CPR. It is designed for health care providers working in the medical field, but anyone can enroll. In the American
Heart Association(R) course you will learn the skills of CPR for
victims of all ages and will practice in a team setting. Learn
how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and how
to relieve choking(foreign body airway obstruction. You will
learn how to recognize emergencies such as sudden cardiac
arrest and know how to respond. SCA remains a substantial
public health problem and the leading cause of death in many
parts of the world. Please wear comfortable clothing and
closed toe footwear. Please bring a snack to class. Book and
card are included in the price of the class. 2 year certification
card issued at class completion. The American Safety
Academy The American Safety Academy is an authorized provider for the American Red Cross (The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge
and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instruction materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an education course does not
represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees
charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course
material, do not represent income to the AHA.)
HG463
2/6/16 Sat 9:30am - 2:00pm
$79
6/1/16 Wed 5:00 - 9:30pm
$79
or
HG463
Get Into eCommerce for Free!
Want to get into e-commerce but don’t know where to begin?
Seminar explains the important considerations that must be
understood in order to be successful as an online merchant.
Learn: the different types of e-commerce business; where
to get a free list of drop shipping suppliers; the most profitable areas of e-commerce; how to create your basic site for
FREE; add a shopping cart to that site; link and list with search
engines. Mike Rounds is a successful consultant and professional speaker with 20 years of experience. He has worked
for both large and small firmsincluding Miller Brewing Company®, Coleco ToysR, UC Berkeley, and a variety of small and
medium size businesses.
EC365
3/10/16
Thu 6:30 - 9:30pm
$39
$49
Booting Up for Big Bucks: Over
115 Work-From-Home Business Ideas
The internet has enabled people to run a business with low
startup costs and the potential for high profitability. Class
presents 120 businesses that can be completely run from your
home computer. Learn how to apply for local, state and federal licenses and taxes; use easy methods for bookkeeping and
taxes; make a profit-boosting website and find FREE resources
that can get you started. And Associates The instructor is Nancy
Miller, Author of the book Clutterology #0-9629944-0-5, past
president of the national Speakers Association, Greater Los Angeles Chapter and member of NAPO (National Association of
Professional Organizers).
CT204
3/11/16
Fri 6:30 - 9:30pm
$39
Check out the Home, Garden
and Parenting classes on page 8.
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Test-Taking Secrets For Jobs and School
College Academy
NEW!
TEAS Mathematics Test Prep
2-day, 10-hour course is designed for students who are preparing for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) as a requirement for entrance to nursing programs. Course provides
in-depth coverage of the Math content appearing on this exam.
Course de-mystifies math and offers unique strategies, secrets
and shortcuts to solving a variety of math problem; reviews the
test format and analyzes various question types; and explores
multiple-choice test-taking tips and techniques. Content will
cover basic math, algebra, geometry, and probability. Upon
completion of the course you will feel more confident about
your ability to quickly and accurately solve math problems. Vanessa Mason has over 20 years teaching experience primarily in
the areas of math, statistics, and test preparation. She is the former assistant director for the CAHSEE math test development.
Vanessa completed her undergraduate degree at Wayne State
and her graduate studies at CSU and University of Oregon.
TP228
or
TP228
or
TP228
2/4/16-2/6/16
Th, Sa 10:00am - 3:00pm $139
3/5/16-3/12/16
Sat 10:00am - 3:00pm
$139
5/14/16-5/21/16
Sat 10:00am - 3:00pm
$139
NEW!
Strategies for Funding College—
New FAFSA Changes
Major changes will go into effect on the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2016-2017 school year
that WILL effect the financial strategies that families can
use to make their student more eligible for financial aid and
fund a college education. Seminar is targeted at parents of
freshmen, sophomore and junior high school year parents
so the can adapt to the new FAFSA rules. Topics include:
tough questions to consider when applying for student aid;
college as an investment in your child; changes to FAFSA
for 2016-2017 and the impact on college funding strategies; financial planning for college funding. Sramek
FAF101 2/3/16 Wed 6:30 - 8:30pm
or
FAF101 3/17/16 Thu 6:30 - 8:30pm
$39
Discover new ways to excel on ALL tests by focusing on
underlying principles. These apply to all academics (from
junior high to graduate school); all standardized tests
(SATs, APs, Exit Exam, CBEST, BAR Exam, etc.); and any
employment, entrance, or promotion exam. Learn how to
prevent test anxiety, increase concentration, and reasonyour-way to the right answer. Discover the 3 mistakes every
test-taker makes, and how to correct them! This hands-on
workshop will help you achieve all your goals. Curtis Adney, MS, JD is a life coach, conducts numerous seminars
across the Western US, and is the author of a forthcoming
book, Pinpoint Your Destiny.
ACAD200 3/26/16
Sat 9:00am - 12:00pm
BACK BY
DEMAND!
POPULAR
$49
Computers
Excel Introduction 1
Learn the basic concepts for creating spreadsheets using Microsoft EXCEL. Hands-on class covers opening the program,
identifying various parts of the spreadsheet and Ribbon,
entering data of different types, cell formatting, performing
calculations using functions and formulas, relative versus absolute cell addresses, using EXCEL features, creating charts,
and using conditional formatting. Additionally, learning how
to modify, change and format cell entries, and how to save,
retrieve and print a worksheet. Prerequisite: Class is for beginning EXCEL users but you must have knowledge of computers and Word processing programs. Jennifer Farber has been
employed at LPC since 1999, using and training students in
the use of Microsoft office products. She has a degree and
credential in Health Information Technology, and an additional
degree Landscape Horticulture. For the past 15 years, she has
been working full time with students learning computer and
business applications in the LPC Computer Center. When not
in front of the computer, Jennifer enjoys time with her family,
hiking running, playing music and reading.
C107
or
C107
2/27/16
Sat 9:00am - 12:00pm
$49
4/30/16
Sat 9:00am - 12:00pm
$49
$39
Excel Introduction 2
NEW!
SAT Prep Boot Camp
Hoping to get into your dream school or win thousands in scholarship money? Acing the new SAT can help, and Eva Holtz–a perfect
SAT scorer and graduate of Harvard University–will show you
how. We’ll teach both the key academic content and dozens of
techniques and strategies to maximize performance on the new
Writing and Language, Reading, and math sections, as well as
the new SAT Essay. Multiple practice tests, an SAT textbook, and
supplementary prep materials are included in the $30 materials
fee, payable to the instructor during the first session. Any questions? Contact the instructor at [email protected] PrepPoint is
a Tri-Valley organization specializing in one-on-one, in-home tutoring, test prep and college advising. Founder Eva Holtz, a graduate
of Livermore High and Harvard University, serves as instructor.
Building on the basic concepts learned in Intro 1, continue
exploring EXCEL features such as more formulas and functions, formatting capabilities, creating effective charts, Sparklines, conditional formatting, and more EXCEL shortcuts.
Students are encouraged to bring small projects to work on
if time permits. Prerequisite: Class is for beginning EXCEL
users, but you must have knowledge of computers and word
processing programs. Farber
C107
or
C107
2/27/16
Sat 1:00 - 4:00pm
$49
4/30/16
Sat 1:00 - 4:00pm
$49
SAT102 4/16/16-4/17/16 Sa, Su 9:00am - 1:00pm $139
Self Defense for Women
designed to empower girls, Page 13
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Excel Intermediate 1
Learn more advanced formulas, functions, and spreadsheet
design. In particular, learn about working with charts and
graphs, headers and footers, tables and ranges including
formatting options, formulas, advanced sorting, filtering and
other associated features. Participants are encouraged to
bring questions they may have in regards to problems they
may have encountered working with EXCEL or small projects
to work on if time permits. Please note: You must have EXCEL Introduction 1 and 2 or equivalent EXCEL experience in
the workplace. Farber
C108
or
C108
3/12/16
Sat 9:00am - 12:00pm
$49
5/7/16
Sat 9:00am - 12:00pm
$49
Excel Intermediate 2
Explore more advanced formulas, functions and spreadsheet
design. Expand your knowledge designing custom charts and
graphs, headers, footers, tables and ranges, tips on soritng
filtering and analyzing data, three dimensional workbooks,
builidng links between files and other EXCEL features. Participants are encouraged to bring questions they may have in regards to problems them may have encountered working with
EXCEL or small projects to work on if time permits. Please
note: you must have EXCEL Intro 1 and 2 or equivalent EXCEL
experience in the workplace. Farber
C108
3/12/16
Sat 1:00 - 4:00pm
$49
or
C108
5/7/16
Sat 1:00 - 4:00pm
$49
NEW!
Science
Build a Robot: The Science of Sensors
and Actuators for Robotics
In this course we will build a robot from the bottom up. We will
investigate the physics of sensors and actuators; how to build
them and how they work, from solenoids, galvenometers and
motors to piezoelectric transducers to shape memory alloys.
Learn how to control said actuators by programming an Audrino microcontroller. Then, assemble these pieces into our
own robot. Materials fee to cover parts necessary for completion of the project. Each student will also receive a membership to the Robot Garden hackerspace in downtown Livermore
over the duration of the course. Learn to use those facilities to
laser-cut, 3D print and CNC rout our robot parts. No prior electronics or programming experience is required for this course.
Learn more about featured instructor Jay Salmonson on the
inside front cover of this brochure!
MM789 2/23/16-4/12/16
Tue 6:00 - 7:30pm
$119
Exit Strategies for Closely Held Businesses
You’ve spent years building your small business or professional practice, but have you developed an exit strategy to
maximize business value for retirement or to be prepared in
the event something unforeseen happens? Many business
owners often wish they had spend more time planning their
exit to help avoid unnecessary tax liability, family turmoil, and
business disruption. Review how small businesses are valued;
planning preparing and selling a business to a third party; different ways of structuring closely held business transfers to
third parties, family or employees. Over a 25 year career in
tech companies, John has held several marketing and management positions. John has been a business broker for quite
some time, and enjoys making a positive difference in people’s
lives. He has bee fortunate enough to have been a partner in a
tech company that sold, and now would like to help you with
exit strategies, company financial planning and investments.
B441
3/5/16
Sat 10:00am - 12:00pm
$39
Financial Planning
Estate Planning (Living Trusts)
A Living Trust is the best way to protect your assets, your family,
and provide for yourself in the event of incapacity. Learn about
the documents to include in your complete estate planning
package, including Living Trusts, Pourover Wills, General Durable Powers of Attorney and Advance Health Care Directives.
Find out why probate is to be avoided. Discover how to narrow down important decisions such as choosing your guardians for minor children and health care options. See how living
trusts are flexible enough to handle special issues like long term
care. Have most, if not all, of your estate planning questions
answered in plain English. Rosmary Bartsch, founded Bartsch
Law, Tax & Estate Planning Services, in Livermore in 2004.
Rosmary has been an estate planning attorney specializing in
Trust Administration for over 11 years. Her tax and business
background broaden her abilities to maximize tax advantages
and asset preservation in the estate planning arena.
B426
5/7/16
Sat 10:00am - 12:00pm
$39
Seven Simple Secrets to Financial Freedom
Does your money work for you or do you work for your money? This class is not taught by financial guru using technical
language you can’t possibly understand. You will learn from
LeeAnne Krusemark, a single mom, turned home business
entrepreneur, home owner, turned publisher, turned real estate
investor. This is not a get rich quick scheme, this is a plan of action to help you learn the path to financial freedom. In this fast
paced workshop, you will learn how to: get OUT of credit card
debt and reduce bad credit, raise your credit limit and lower
your interest rates, use MORE credit to raise your credit score,
buy a home even if you have bad credit or are self employed,
pay off you mortgage in half the time with LESS money, and become an active investor for financial freedom! Each one of these
secrets is worth more than the cost of this class. This workshop
is not for those already advanced in financial matters nor does it
provide legal advice. A mandatory $20 materials fee payable to
the instructor at the door for printed information to assist you in
your journey to financial freedom. Krusemark
FP334
Make money with
your computer, page 5.
Business
NEW!
4/15/16
Fri 7:00 - 9:00pm
$39
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Essential Oils for Family and Home
Real Estate
Budgeting, Borrowing, Buying, & Beyond
The four ‘’B’’s are essential tools for any homeowner or future homebuyer. Budgeting, Borrowing, Buying, & Beyond
introduces you to the process that will ensure your successful transition from considering a home purchase to achieving
the goal of home ownership. This course will help you learn
simple, practical lessons to assure stable homeownership and
stable communities for you and your children. You are the
borrower of the future. Buy within your means and experience
how empowering it can be when you understanding and controlling you finances can be. The tuition fee is per hoursehold.
Housing Opportunity Center. Karen Crowson instructs the real
estate portion of the program. Ms. Randi DeHollander has
been a Mortgage Originator for 20 years, specializing in First
Time Homebuyers and layering state and local down payment
assistance programs with the primary mortgage.
RE297
or
RE297
or
RE297
1/30/16
Sat 8:30am - 5:00pm
$60
3/19/16
Sat 8:30am - 5:00pm
$60
5/14/16
Sat 8:30am - 5:00pm
$60
Home • Garden •Parenting
Urban Farming for the Greater Tri-Valley
It’s Spring ! Come find out what it takes to become part of the
suburban farming movement. What do you need to know about
our Bay Area climates, and many other things to be a successful urban farmer? Are there questions you have about regulations,
water, how to get started or what kind of animals you can raise in
the local urban area? Can you grow medicinal plants in this climate
too? This is your chance to ask those questions. Class discusses:
meeting city ordinances, choosing what to grow, providing for the
growing needs of your plants and animals, novel places to grow
vegetables when growing space is limited, resource lists for when
you have a question, how to preserve your food for eating later
when your harvest is bountiful, and much, much more! Carol
Faust will share her own resources and experiences running an
urban farm for over 40+ years: The Faust Family Farm in Oakdale.
UG101
2/6/16
Sat 10:00am - 1:00pm
$39
Learn how to save $$$ every day with extreme couponing.
Coupons are NOT just for groceries. Savings can add up to
HUNDREDS or even thousands each year. Comprehensive
workshop teaches you: *where to find all different types of
coupons; how to find the best coupon web sites; how to decipher coupon policies; the best way to sort and store coupons;
how to find other people to trade coupons with. Feel free to
bring your coupons to class for a trading session. Workshop is
taught by someone who has used coupons to save thousands
and has learned many couponing secrets. Krusemark
4/15/16
Fri 6:00 - 7:00pm
H222
$29
4/16/16
Sat 10:00am - 1:00pm
$39
How to Organize Your Home and Office!
Don’t let your clutter dictate your life. Clutterology can eliminate
clutter and change your life by making your environment work
for you. Class shows you how to: stop junk mail; distinguish
between organized and neat; determine keep items from toss
items; remove clutter and create an efficient environment so you
can get more work done. Please bring a charitable donations
with you to class like: printer cartridges, cell phones, books,
kitchen items and two items from your closet. And Associates
The instructor is Nancy Miller, Author of the book Clutterology
#0-9629944-0-5, past president of the national Speakers Association, Greater Los Angeles Chapter and member of NAPO
(National Association of Professional Organizers).
HG106
3/10/16
Thu 6:30 - 9:30pm
$39
CPR/AED and First Aid for the Community
Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of caridac arrest,
injuries and sudden illnesses. In our CPR/AED course, learn how
to provide CPR for adults, children, infants how to use an AED,
and learn how to handle a choking victim. In the first aid portion
of the class, you will learn how to respond to sudden illnesses
and injuries such as severe bleeding, shock, burns, allergic reactions and seizures. Training is OSHA certified and students
receive certification cards at the end of class. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a snack to class. The Mission of the
American Safety Academy is to provide the community effective
safety and emergency training that empowers and inspires people to save lives. The American Safety Academy is an authorized
provider for the American Red Cross.
H725
Save Money with Extreme Couponing
EC328
Why do restaurants put peppermint candy by the checkout?
Why do dentists use clove oil? Why do smells bring back certain memories in our lives? Discover how essential oils work
to enhance wellness. Explore the ancient uses and current
scientific research on the pwoerful and beneficial effects of
essential oils on your health. Come learn how to use natural
therapeutic-grade essential oils to enhance your life and the
lives of your family members and pets. Carol Cox Faust earned
her BA and MA degrees in Music at San Jose State. She has
been studying natural and alternative health modalities for
over 40 years and the therapeutic use of oils for 6 years.
5/18/16
Wed 5:00 - 9:30pm
$69
People Are talking about
Community Education!
Self Defense was “Engaging and Real”
—Spring 2015
Customer Service class:
“Information provided was for all levels of experience in
this field.Very relevant information.”
— Spring 2015
In conversational Spanish, students had this to say
about Aida Moyer:
“She got good class participation from the start. I was
able to use the language right away and practice.”
—Spring 2015
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Helping Older Children Become
Responsible and Independent
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Lack of responsibility is a common complaint of parents of
older teens and young adults. We expect our children to get
a good education, grow up, and move away from home. Many
children struggle with this. Problems may begin with a high
school student performing below his ability or may show up
after graduation where the child seems unmotivated to work
hard in college, learn a trade, or get a job. As parents, there is
much we can do to help our children learn to be responsible and
become independent. This class will teach you what to do in the
teen years to help your child successfully navigate the path to
becoming an independent and self-sufficient adult. It will also
cover how to help a ‘’failure to launch’’ child make the difficult
transition from adolescence to adulthood (being independent
and self-sufficient). As a parent you have a critical role in this
process (Suitable for parents of children 13 to 25). Tom Dozier
is a behaviorist and parenting coach, and he has a board certification in behavior analysis. See www.guaranteedpt.com for
more information about Tom and the skills he teaches. Tom and
his wife Pam have 4 children and 6 grandchildren.
RF907
2/5/16
Fri 7:00 - 9:30pm
$49
The Perfect Cup of TEA
Last chance to learn about tea with Kathryn! She’s moving on!
You’ve heard that drinking green tea is good for your health. But
where do you start? The tea aisle at the store is overwhelming
and the fancy tea store is expensive. There has to be a happy
medium, right? This class is it! Learn the history of tea and its
varieties. Did you know that black, green, white and roobois tea
each have different health benefits? Did you know tea leaves can
be used in cooking and put in lotions and soaps? Learn how to
properly brew tea, decaffinate it, reinfuse it, make it stronger, and
save time on brewing. Sample scones and a dessert mix. Four
pots of tea will be sampled in class. Leave class with directions
from brewing tea, a dessert mix, one bag of sample tea, and tea
satches for brewing. (Ages 16+). In 2011, Kathryn Wagenblast
started introducing eager learners to the joys, health benefits,
and fine art of brewing the perfect cup of tea She has been a
certified teacher for over 17 years.
Healthy Tea
TE411 2/26/16
Fri 6:30 - 8:30pm
$29
Spring Time Tea
TE411 4/15/16
Fri 6:30 - 8:30pm
$29
Languages
Beginning Conversational Spanish Part 1
Beginning Conversational Spanish starts with language fundamentals including the alphabet, pronunciation, basic vocabulary and grammar rules. Emphasis is placed on simple conversational situations. Students learn sentences and phrases they
need to express themeselves in Spanish at work and while
traveling. Take each class in sequence. Required Text: Practical Spanish Grammar, by Marcial Prado (ISBN: 0-471-134465) available online or at the LPC bookstore. Please purchase
the book prior to the first class meeting. Aida Moyer has had
extensive experience teaching Spanish in Columbia and iscurrently teaching Spanish at Livermore High School.
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AL110 5/4/16-6/8/16
Wed 7:30 - 9:00pm
$139
Wed 7:30 - 9:00pm
$139
Wed 7:30 - 9:00pm
$139
Intermediate Conversational Spanish 1 & 2
Class continues after Beginning Conversational Spanish series.
Students build upon their prior knowledge to develop the foundational vocabulary necessary to carry on basic conversations
such as greetings, farewells, addresses, phone numbers, directions, and interaction with other Spanish speakers. Students
also learn more a out how Spanish culture differs in various
Spanish speaking countries throughout the world. Students’
conversation and reading abilities will improve with this intermediate series. Bring your book back with you to class, and call
the office if you will just be joining at this level to get the book
name and ISBN prior to class so you can order it online. Moyer
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AL110x2
2/3/16-3/9/16
Wed 6:00 - 7:30pm
$139
3/16/16-4/27/16 Wed 6:00 - 7:30pm
$139
5/4/16-6/8/16
Wed 6:00 - 7:30pm
$139
2/4/16-3/10/16
Thu 7:30 - 9:00pm
$139
3/17/16-4/28/16 Thu 7:30 - 9:00pm
$139
5/5/16-6/9/16
$139
Thu 7:30 - 9:00pm
Advanced Spanish Conversation Part 1
Course is designed for people who have completed at least 2
years of Conversational Spanish. A more complex look at Spanish Grammar is a part of this class. Learn even more about
different Spanish cultures throughout the world. Improve your
reading and comprehension as well. In this conversation course,
students will be given the opportunity to commnicate using the
Spanish they have been learning through former classes. This
practice will enhance their travel work and everyday interactions
with Spanish-speaking people. Completion of Intermediate 6 is
necessary to take this class. You can also enroll with instructor
permission. Some book to continue learning! Moyer
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SP743 3/17/16-4/28/16
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SP743 5/5/16-6/9/16
Thu 6:00 - 7:30pm
$139
Thu 6:00 - 7:30pm
$139
Thu 6:00 - 7:30pm
$139
Conversational French Mini-Course
An introduction for beginners to the basic language structures
and cultural courtesies needed in everyday situations such as
eating, shopping and traveling. With gentle coaching, you will
practice speaking and become more confident in your use of
French. Sonia was born in Tunisia, and she has studied French
since she was 7 years old. She traveled in France extensively.
She is studying languages and teaching her children French at
home in Pleasanton.
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AL111 4/8/16-5/13/16
Fri 6:00 - 7:30pm
$139
Fri 6:00 - 7:30pm
$139
Get ahead with the
SAT Prep Boot Camp, page 6.
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Conversational French Intermediate
Designed for students with a little bit of French, or who
have taken Conversational French Mini-Course in the past.
Includes continuing with the basic language structures and
cultural courtesies needed in everyday situations such as eating, shopping and traveling. With gentle coaching, you will
practice speaking and become more confident in your use of
French. Kechich
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AL111 4/8/16-5/13/16
Fri 7:30 - 9:00pm
$139
Fri 7:30 - 9:00pm
$139
Young Learners Academy:
French Short Course
1/29/16-3/11/16
Fri 4:30 - 5:30pm
$99
Conversational American Sign Language
Basics class starts with a preparatory phase to attune students
to communication in the manual-visual mode. Instruction and
practice in vocabulary, sentence structure, elementary conversation, and literature follow the prep phase. Also, sign language
games will help students learn! Lois Gatehouse has been teaching the deaf for 46 years, and brings her vast experience with
students of all ages to the ASL Community Education.
AL618
1/29/16-3/11/16
Fri 7:00 - 8:30pm
$139
Beginning Conversational Italian
Spend the Spring in Italy (or at least feel like you did!). This
class gives participants the opportunity to enrich their travels in
Italy, or just nurture their love of Italian. Gain a basic knowledge
of the Italian used at markets, shops, restaurants and traveling
in general. Each class meeting will also include a discussion
on Italian culture. Materials fee of $5 payable to the instructor
at the first class. John Crosetti has just returned from teaching
English,Geography and Mathematics in Spain and Italy.
AL662
2/1/16-3/14/16
Mon 7:00 - 9:00pm
$159
Music
Beginning Music Reading for
Instruments and Voice
Have you always wanted to play a musical instrument but never
had the chance to take lessons--or have you tried and not succeeded? In this program, designed for the complete beginner
with no musical background (or for those wanting to brush up
on their music reading from childhood), you’ll learn quickly the
basic music reading skills so that you can follow up with the next
class, Instant Piano, or continue with traditional music lessons
some day. This is an ideal introduction to the music theory you
need to play any instrument or sing alone or in a choir, and you’ll
also learn the fundamentals of the piano keyboard. Materials fee
$15 payable to the instructor at class. Class size limited to 20.
Ages 16-adult. Carol Faust, M.A., has taught piano and other instruments for more than 40 years.
AL407
3/5/16
Sat 9:30am - 1:00pm
Music teachers may not want you to know this, but adults can learn
HOW to play the piano like pop piano players after just a few hours
of instruction. You can learn enough in this one-day workshop to
unlock your hidden musical talent, even if you’re a beginner and do
not know how to read music. The PBS program, Piano in a Flash,
is based on this method. You’ll learn how to make all the chords
you’ll need to play any song in this one session. You’ll then perfect
your skill at home using a resource book and CD purchased from
the instructor. It’s easy, fun, and musically correct! Total beginners,
please take the Music Reading class offered on the same day first.
Class size is limited to 17. Ages 16-adult. Cox Faust
AL114
Let your child discover language and s/he will discover the
world! Class is designed for students between the ages fo 8
and 14. This introductory class is maintains a balance in understanding, speaking, listening comprehension and writing
while at the same time presenting the cultures of the target
language in an age-appropriate setting. Kechich
AL662
Instant Piano for Hopelessly
Busy People
3/5/16
Sat 1:30 - 5:00pm
$50
Easy Campfire Guitar
Summer is coming and what could be more fun than to learn
simple songs to sing around the campfire while camping, around
a firepit in your own backyard, or at any gathering with family
and friends. Focus is on simple strumming and singing campfire
songs. Learn to read easy chords by using chord diagrams and
learn simple strum patterns. Easy campfire songs with have 2 to
3 chords each. Please bring your own guitar. Brown
AL536
4/26/16-5/17/16 Tue 7:00 - 8:30pm
$99
Simple Solo Guitar
Do you want to learn how to play solo guitar? Class teaches you how
to play melodies, while accompanying yourself with basic chords
and bass lines. Make playing the guitar feel rewarding and the song
sound complete! Singing along is okay too, but the song will be recognizable based on the melody and without the lyric. Play any style,
from blues, pop, rock to classical pieces. Class is a 6-weeks, meeting
in the evenings to provide you with some relaxation and fun after a
long day..come enjoy the magic of music! Brown
AL568
3/15/16-4/19/16 Tue 7:00 - 8:30pm
$99
Basic Fancy Strums for Guitar
The basic up/down strum does not always work for all songs.
Simple chordal accompaniments can be flavored up with some
easy Fancy Strummin. Learn to make a simple chord progression
sound different every time you play it by developing your right
hand to play different rhythms and strums. It’s rhythm that lays
down the groove and often sets the flavor or any musical piece.
Apply these techniques to any genre of music, and make playing
your guitar challenging, interesting and fun.. 6 week class meets
in the evening after a long day so you can relax and enjoy the
magic of music. Student needs to bring the guitar (acoustic or
electric) and a chromatic tuner to the first day of class. Candace
Brown, MS, has taught guitar and performed professionally in
bands for many years. Candace owns Music Arts Academy in
Livermore, and provides private guitar lessons and voice.
MU643
2/2/16-3/8/16
Tue 7:00 - 8:30pm
$99
$50
10
Take Both classes and Save $10 dollars!
Register for the series to receive discount.
Healthy Harmonica
Breathing is our foundation when playing harmonica and for
healthy, vibrant living. Take the simplest of pop, folk, and blues
rhythms and melodies and invigorate them with simple but
powerful breathing. You can make any song deeply expressive! No previous musical ability is required - only a desire to
have fun and feel more healthy and alive! Students will need
a C major diatonic harmonica which will be available from
the instructor for $13 in class if you do not have one. Age
12-adult. David Broida, a professional blues musician and
teacher for the past 25 years, loves sharing music with everyone, especially those who don’t consider themselves musical.
AL570 4/21/16
Thu 6:00 - 7:30pm
$39
Beginning Blues Harmonica
If you’ve always wondered how those amazing sounds
come out of a harmonica, here’s your chance to learn.
Class focuses on both playing and having fun as you are
introduced to many of the tricks and techniques. No previous musical experience required. Students will need a C
major diatonic harmonica. Instructor will have them available at class for $13 if you don’t have one. Broida
AL569 4/21/16
Thu 7:45 - 9:15pm
$39
Advanced eBay
Class with tips for
taking great pics for
your online store,
page 5.
NEW!
Walk and Shoot (Your Camera) with Jack
For 4 Sundays this semester (one per month), we’ll discover the
streets of Pleasanton: uutdoor art fairs and activities, parks, architecture. And we’ll create images and gain knowledge on the fly to
improve our photography skills. This is an advanced class and former
and current students are welcome and will gain knowledge and experience through shooting (your camera) on the fly. There will also be
discussion of what types of pictures are legal and illegal to take in this
kind of shooting experience. Come join us! Bring your camera, and
your enthusiasm for expanding your photography horizons. Ligon
WS345
If you always wanted to learn how to play the piano, now is your
chance! This easy step-by-step class will guide you through
the fundamentals of piano playing which includes rhythm, music notation, and music theory. Beginning adult students will
find this course challenging enough to be interesting, yet easy
enough to experience a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Music has been Galina’s lifelong passion. She began her
studies of classical piano, voice and choir at the age of five in
Russia’s highly competitive Vladivostok School of Music. Her
musical studies continued at Vladivostok University where she
graduated with her formal degree in piano and voice. Upon moving to the Bay Area in 2003, she opened her own studio which
combines the best of Russian and American approaches to music for all ages and levels.
AL569 2/1/16-2/22/16
Mon 7:00 - 7:45pm
$89
Classes held at Galina’s Music Studio in Livermore
Photography
2/22/16-3/14/16
Mon 6:00 - 9:00pm
$119
Photoshop for the Absolute Beginner
Dynamics of Composition for Photography
Detailed class will give you the knowledge to immediately improve your picture taking skills in a shortest amount of time.
Learn The Rule of Thirds, Near/Far relationships, Large/small,
composition, use of shape and form, and light and shadow. Learn
how to crop your images as you are shooting as well as in your
postproduction work. Use of this knowledge will transform the
way you shoot. More than anything else the knowledge learned
will improve your creativity, style and put that “WOW” factor into
your pictures. Students have indicated that these two areas of
knowledge have advanced the professional look of their images
more than anything else they have studied. Please bring on a flash
drive, 10 to 15 of your images to the 1st class for review. Ligon
Mon 7:00 - 9:00pm
$99
Do you control your camera or does it control you? If you shoot
mostly on AUTO mode, you are only using a very small portion of
what your camera. This class will release the potential of what it can
do and how you can greatly improve your images. Want to stop being just a snap-shot-taker, and reduce your hundreds of snapshots
to just a few quality images, then this is definitely the class for you.
Your SLR camera has numerous functions that are obvious but
many are hidden. Find out what they are and where to find them.
Learn exposure, how to use selected focus, ISO and white balance,
how to turn night into day and many other methods that will help
you to control and utilize your camera to its fullest potential. Hand’s
on class for beginners and advanced amateur photographers. REQUIREMENT: SLR camera. Bring camera and instruction manual
to all classes. For 15 years Jack Ligon owned and operated a photography studio and has been awarded top honors for his work
with executives and lay people alike. His commercial images have
been featured in magazines, TV advertisements and countless brochures. Jack is recognized by the Professional Photographers of
America for developing unique styles of studio lighting.
PH289
2/1/16-2/8/16
9:00am - 12:00pm
Mastering Your SLR Digital Camera
Piano for Adults
PH973
2/7/16-5/1/16
$59
This class is for you if you are a beginner who has dabbled with
a few tools but wants to get to the next level. Or you may have
no idea how to use the program. Learn a simplified, step-by-step
method that will allow you quickly and easily to upload, open and
manipulate your images using the fundamental and advanced
tools as well as the power of layers. You will work on your assignment on Apple computers in the classroom and on you won
PC at home. Have a memory card available to save your work as
well as to bring in you assignments to class. Assignment(s) will be
given as reinforcement to the class lecture/computer time with a
detailed tutorial on each project so you will not be lost after leaving
the class. You will see a vast improvement in you images with the
knowledge learned in this class. Jack has taught numerous photography classes at LPC since 2004. He has worked as a professional photographer as well as been teaching since 1975. Ligon
AL628
3/25/16-4/22/16
Fri 6:00 - 9:00pm
$99
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Portrait Photography
Take your own great family portraits for your Holiday cards, emails
and letters! Learn the methods of professional portrait photographers and never go to a studio for your portrait needs again. Included: secrets of studio and natural lighting, posing, clothing as
well as many ‘’tricks of the trade.’’ Your pictures will look as good
as studio images. Learn how to use common materials to make
special effects including soft focus, blurred outer edges, and inexpensive props to make your images unique. Equipment needed:
adjustable camera with new batteries, and a small telephoto lens.
This is a ‘’hands-on’’ course, with studio and outdoor sessions.
Class is limited to 10 students. Ages 14-adult. Recommended:
Sign up for Essentials of Portraiture Posing as well, as time for
posing in the first class is limited. Ligon
AL267
5/7/16
Sat 9:00am - 4:00pm
$79
The Exciting World of Night Photography
There is an entire different and dynamic world out there for photographers NIGHT TIME. Learn how to take control of it and extend
your shooting time from 12 to 24 hours a day. Never feel limited
again at night because you do not know how easy it is to set up
your camera. The night will come alive for you with scenes that
glow, dance, streak, blaze and explode out of the darkness. You will
be able to take the night and turn it into day! Learn how to shoot
holiday lights, cityscapes, fireworks, fairs, scenics and so much
more. A SLR or adjustable point and shoot camera and tripod required. Bring your camera, camera’s manual and tripod to the class
to learn how to set up your camera to capture the night. Ligon
NP101
5/13/16-5/20/16
Fri 6:00 - 9:00pm
$59
Wellness & Activity
Cuban Salsa
¡Salsa cubana! Come learn the secrets of salsa cubana and dance
like a star! This is a beginning course designed to teach students
the important basics of salsa. ¡Echale salsita! You do not have to
have a partner to join the class. Instructor also provides information on where you can go to practice your new dance passion!
Your Friday nights will never be the same! Luis Valverde, a native
of Cuba, has been studying dance and music since the age of
four. He has classical, modern and ethnic dance training. Luis
studied at and earned his degree in dance from the world famous
Escuela Nacional de Arte in Habana, Cuba where he focused on
dance, music and choreography. He has taught dance and choreography in both Cuba and the United States since 1980.
Beginning Level
H722
2/5/16-3/18/16
Fri 6:30 - 7:30pm
Intermediate Level
H623
2/5/16-3/18/16
Fri 7:30 - 8:30pm
Continuing class for all levels
H623
4/15/16-5/20/16 Fri 7:00 - 8:30pm
$59
$59
$79
NEW!
Heart of the Creative: Labyrinth DayDream Retreat
Labyrinth walking gently opens up the cracks and crevices of our
imagination, revealing our inner knowing through metaphor, images our senses Daydreams can reveal our true desires and wants.
We will use Active Dreaming and metaphoric thinking to deepen
our personal insight. Learn to recall and use your Dreams daily for
ideas and healing. Use of Expressive arts, writing, collage and poetry delight our inner child in a safe playful environment. Allow yourself to downshift, relax, and deepen into the Heart of your creative
self for wellness and healing. Bring a sense of humor & discovery.
No experience necessary. Jann Mahood, MA, is a dynamic workshop leader, expressive arts education, curator, and artist coach.
Her own journey into the nature of the creative spirit for healing and
growth led her to Julia Cameron’s, The Artist’s Way, the Labyrinth
and dream work with Robert Moss. The effects were profound and
life altering, leading her to a JFK Univeristy Expressive Arts certificate and certification as a Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator.
LW101
3/3/16
Thu 6:30 - 8:30pm
$39
NEW!
Introduction to Mindfulness
An introductory workshop to find out what mindfulness is, and what
it is not. Mindfulness can be described as a particular way of paying
attention and being present in the moment; practicing mindfulness
on a regular basis leads to improved physical and mental function.
Particpants will experience a sampling of mindfulness practices and
learn how they are being used to relieve stress-related illness, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and addiction, as well as to increase
overall happiness and well-being. Rebecca Stanwyck is a licensed
psychotherapist and experienced adult educator who has been
teaching mindfulness classes and groups since 2011. For more information, see her website at: www.mindfulness-eastbay.com
MIN101 1/30/16
Sat 9:30am - 12:30pm
$49
NEW!
Mindfulness Practice for Beginners
Basic course, taught over six weeks. Introduces a simple yet powerful approach to dealing with stressful situations, negative thoughts,
and difficult emotions. Participants learn breathing techniques, exercises designed to transform habitual ways of thinking about and reacting to stress, and a variety of simple and brief meditative practices
that can be readily incorporated into daily life. Daily practice at home
is encouraged, for while mindfulness is not difficult to learn, like everything else in life it requires regular practice for mastery. While
mindfulness and meditation are grounded in Buddhism and other
ancient Eastern philosophies and traditions, Rebecca approaches
teaching mindfulness in a secular, down-to-earth way, to help you
improve and maintain your cognitive function, physical health, emotional well-being and interpersonal effectiveness. Stanwyck
MIN
2/9/16-3/15/16
Tue 7:30 - 9:00pm
$149
Goshin-Jitsu Las Positas College
Chow-Hoon Goshin-Jitsu is an eclectic martial art system
comprising Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, Decuerdas Eskrima, Kosho
Ryu Kenpo, and Lua Hâlau O Kaihewalu. Classes will comprise
of learning to both apply and receive throws safely, apply and
escape joint locks and dislocations, control an opponent’s balance, strike quickly and effectively, activate nerves, and take
advantage of vital points. This class is open to all members of
the community age 17 and older. Sensei Kutil is a tenured mathematics professor at Las Positas, and the advisor/instructor for
the college’s Chow-Hoon Goshin Jitsu Club. Sensei Craig Kutil
has been studying the martial arts since 1988.
H216
1/19/16-5/12/16
Tu, Th 7:30 - 10:00pm
$100
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Lua Halau O Kaihewalu with Kumu Lua
Michelle Manu hosted by Guru Craig Kutil
Writing
Guru Craig Kutil is honored to offer an afternoon of intense
training from a master of Lua Halau O Kaihewalu: Kumu
Lua Michelle Manu. The schedule is as follows: 11:30-12:00
Check-In/Registration 12:00-4:00 Instruction This seminar is
open to all ranks and styles. Kutil
SE102
3/19/16
Sat 12:00 - 4:00pm
$20
Rillamas Serrada Escrima hosted by
Guru Craig Kutil
Guru Craig Kutil is honored to offer an afternoon of intense
training from the 9th master graduate of Cabales Serrada
Sescrima: Master Frank Rillamas. The schedule is as follows:
11:30-12:00 Check-In/Registration 12:00-4:00 Instruction
This seminar is open to all ranks and styles. Kutil
SE102
5/7/16
Sat 12:00 - 4:00pm
$20
Ultimate Frisbee
This course offers an introduction to the skills of Ultimate
and other flying disc sports. The course is designed for all
levels of play, ages 16 and up, from beginner to advanced
players are welcome and encouraged to enroll! Emphasis is
on offensive and defensive tactics, rules, throwing, catching,
and diving skills and the spirit of the game. Matt West has
been teaching, coaching and playing Ultimate for 13 years!
He has coached many players who range from having gone
on to play professional Ultimate in the MLU to others who
have won National Championships. He himself is a very accomplished player, currently captaining one of the top 3 coed
teams in the country.
UF101
1/27/15 -6/2/15
Wed 7:00 - 9:00pm
Evaluating Your Manuscript for Publication
Many writers are confused about the best option for their
manuscript or if it’s even ready for publication. Bring your inprogress manuscript for an in-class critique. Learn about the
pros and cons of traditional publishing and self-publishing options. You can then leave a COPY of your manuscript with LeeAnne, who is the owner of an author-friendly publishing house,
for professional critique (for an optional materials fee of $50
for up to 25 double-spaced pages + $1/page thereafter) and a
list of publishers and/or agents who are interested in your type
of work. This critique can take up to four weeks. A mandatory $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the door.
LeeAnne Krusemark is an author, business owner, and adjunct
professor at more than 200 colleges from Maine to Hawaii,
including Purdue, and an online instructor at more than 1,000
facilities worldwide, including Harvard. Krusemark
AL417
$69
2/18/16
Thu 6:00 - 7:00pm
$20
Self Defense for Women
Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published
Class is designed to empower girls to prevent crime and
victimization, break the myths surrounding violence against
women, and develop simple, easy-to-use self-defense techniques. Enrollment is limited to 25. Ages 14 to adult. Carole
Staehle is on staff at Tri-Valley Haven.
Did you know Stephen King was rejected 75 times before he sold
his first novel? If your goal is to become a published freelance
writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a
novel, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past
the editor’s desk. You will discover how to: become a ‘’published’’
writer overnight, submit manuscripts the correct way, find the
right publisher for your work, writing irresistible query letters,
100 ways to make money as a freelance writer, and obtain FREE
future Q&A opportunities. If you really want to succeed, this stepby-step workshop, taught by a successful published writer, is a
must! A mandatory $20 materials fee payable to the instructor at
the door for printed information designed to help you long after
the workshop is over. SPECIAL NOTE: Due to the high demand
for this instructor nationwide, this workshop can only be offered
once a year. LeeAnne Krusemark is an author, business owner,
and adjunct professor at more than 200 colleges from Maine to
Hawaii, including Purdue, and an online instructor at more than
1,000 facilities worldwide, including Harvard.
H105
or
2/27/16
Sat 10:00am to 1:00pm
$25
H105
5/5/16
Thu 6:00 - 9:00pm
$25
More Writing Classes Online!
A to Z Grantwriting
Teaching Writing: Grades 4-6
Writing for ESL
How to Make Money From Your Writing
Travel Writing
Business and Marketing Writing
The Craft of Magazine Writing
Explore a Career in Medical Writing
Advanced Fiction Writing
Mystery Writing
Writing for Children
Writing the Fantasy Novel
Write and Publish Your Nonfiction Book
Fundamentals of Technical Writing
Visit www.ed2go.com/lpccommed
$99/6 week classes
AL261
2/18/16
Thu 7:00 - 9:00pm
$39
How to be Published for FREE!
If you want to be published, but don’t know where to start, this
class will show you how to do it all. Learn how to: get your book
paper and e-printed for FREE!; create a FREE website to sell your
work; convert your book for the Kindle and PDF formats; use
copyrights to protect your work; list with Amazon. Don’t get left
out--publish your book NOW and start profiting immediately.
Rounds, Miller and Associates.
WR283 3/11/16
Fri 6:30 - 9:30pm
$39
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Did you know you can take a regular credit-granting classes at
Las Positas college without being a full time student?
Just apply to the college here: http://www.laspositascollege.edu and follow the steps to enroll.
Then you can enroll for fun classes like Hip Hop Aerobics, Fitness Walking, or Pilates.
Classes are only $46 per unit (plus student fees) and last for 17 weeks.
Most Kinesology activity classes are only 1 unit!
Call Admissions and Records with questions: 925-424-1500.
Want to type those FaceBook posts more quickly?
Need to Tweet with speed or get that email out in a jiffy?
LPC offers keyboarding classes for all skill levels. Classes are offered day, evening, and online; 8-14 weeks of
instruction. You can come and work in the computer lab at your convenience…mornings, afternoons, or evenings
CIS 71 FT1
CIS 71 FT2
CIS 71 LS1
CIS 71 LS2
CIS 71A
(CRN 30187)
(CRN 30188)
(CRN 32430)
(CRN 30189)
(CRN 30216)
Jan 20-Mar 18
Mar 21-May 19
Feb 3-May 27
Feb 3-May 27
Feb 2-May 27
Mon, Wed mornings
Mon, Wed mornings
Mon, Wed afternoons
Mon, Wed evenings
Online
Confused or bewildered by all the Computer Jargon?
CIS 8—Essential Computing Skills is the class for you!
This class starts out with basic terminology and concepts –what is a Flash drive, why do I care about RAM—and
then leads you into the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This class requires no previous experience
with computers. Instructors and instructional assistants are available in the computer lab to assist you.
CIS 8 LS1 (CRN 30769)
CIS 8 LS2 (CRN 30795)
Feb 2-May 27
Feb 3-May 27
Mon, Wed mornings & afternoons
Tue, Thu evenings
THINKING OF WORKING IN A MEDICAL OFFICE?
LPC CAN HELP YOU GET STARTED!!
CIS 79—Medical Office Procedures covers
the procedures and processes that you need
to know to be effective at the front desk of a
medical office—scheduling appointments,
greeting patients, working with electronic
medical records, and understanding
the patient privacy requirements.
CIS 79 (CRN 31069) is offered online and starts January 19.
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IN PERSON CERTIFICATION CLASSES
Certified Staging Professionals
Home Staging Course with
Design Star Finalist Cathy Hobbs
Become a Wedding & Event Planner!*
at Las Positas College in Livermore, CA
Most home buying decisions are made within seconds of stepping through the front door. Professional home stagers prepare
property for resale by setting the scene throughout the house to
create immediate buyer interest, thereby increasing the chances
for a more timely and profitable sale.
3-day course provides the foundation for those wanting to
start a career or own a business in real estate property staging.
The Certified Staging Professional program is a blend of property staging processes, interior redesign techniques, along with
business, marketing and communication for effectively staging a
house for sale. The CSP® program is intensive and covers comprehensive instruction in the steps and information necessary
to become a successful real estate stager. The fee includes a
400-page manual and an on-site, hands-on work experience in
a property for sale.
To attain the CSP designation, students must score 75% or
above on two open-book, take-home tests. (If 75% is not attained, one retest is permitted within 30 days after the end of
class. For more information about CSP® certification, go to
http://www.csptraining.com CSP® is a charter memeber of the
Real Estate Staging Association, RESA, and independent thirdparty trade association of real estate stagers.
Get certified in an industry that is vital to the Tri-Valley. Learn
how to start your own business, or become invaluable at
your workplace.
LWPI’s Certified Wedding & Event Planning (CWEP) course
teaches the basic fundamentals of planning, orchestrating,
and delivering social events. From weddings and anniversaries to birthdays and baby showers, LWPI’s step-by-step
methodology teaches clear and concise formulas for detailing
the personal and professional aspects of any social event. This
comprehensive course has been streamlined into an interactive teaching method focused on clear concepts and principles
derived from research-based theories of adult learning.
LWPI offers in-class sessions for students looking to get started in the wedding and event industry right away. Classroom
students fulfill all course requirements and prepare for the certification exam. In-class sessions not only allow for instructor
interaction, but also give new perspectives and insider information from others in the industry attending the class who
bring advice, insight, and experience to group discussions.
Courses are taught by seasoned wedding and event professionals. Certification is issued by LWPI.
5-time Emmy Award winning television personality Cathy Hobbs (ASID)
(www.cathyhobbs.com)
is the founder and creator
of Cathy Hobbs Design
Recipes(tm). Cathy was
also a finalist on Season
6 of HGTV’s Hit Reality
Series Design Star. Cathy
is a professional member
of the American Society of
Interior Designers and the
International Design Association, as well as a certified staging professional.
Credentialed by CSP, Cathy is also one of the top home staging
trainers in the country, traveling nationwide teaching. She holds
a BA in Fine Arts from FIT, cum laude, as well as a BS in Business
Admin from The Marshall School at USC.
CT911
2/26/16-2/28/16
F,S,S 8:00am - 6:00pm $2,199
Students will gain hands-on training during this course. See
the online listing for more information.
Information is presented in a fast-paced, enjoyable classroom atmosphere. Many instructors invite local vendors as
guest speakers, giving students the opportunity to begin networking with local professionals and ask questions specific
to the vendors industry. Your tuition includes the textbook,
instruction, online curriculum, event planning software, certification exam and online student networking center, as well
as marketing support.
CT106
2/3/16 to 4/20/16
Wed 6:30 to 9:00pm
*not for college credit
$1495
Learn to take great portraits!
See page 12.
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Certification and Professional Development Courses
Certification and Professional Development Courses with
It’s easy! It’s fun. Most courses are offered 4 times a year.
Classes start the first Monday of the month.
New to online learning? Our online learning tutorial
begins the week before classes start.
Visit the website listed to enroll: www.Yougotclass.Org/catalog-complete.Cfm/laspositascollege
NEW!
BUSINESS
Office Operations Certificate
Business Research Certificate
Discover the specific knowledge needed to succeed in researching and utilizing the best and most appropriate data
for decision making for your work organization. Get the skills
needed to effectively communicate research results to a specific audience for maximum impact and effective decisionmaking. For business professionals, entrepreneurs, and
anyone who needs specific information about a business; or
who is in business and needs specific information about a
particular topic such as market potential, competitive intelligence, standard industry practice, productivity improvement, etc. This course will give you the specific knowledge
you need to succeed in your research quest.
Three one-month courses. February 1 to April 29
$495
Certificate in Data Analysis
Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most soughtafter skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of
data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze
that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole
new skill set to your portfolio, and make a big difference in
the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis
skills. Begin with getting a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Then learn how many of your
business decisions involve comparing groups for differences.
You will know the statistics behind these group differences
and relationships. Finally you will find out how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization, and
have the skill necessary to communicate these results through
graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand.
Whether your business is home based or a large company,
this certificate will take you to the next level where important
decision-making is concerned.
Three one-month courses February 1 to April 29
3 Graduate Credits are available as an option for this class.
$495
Efficient office operations can mean the difference between
success and not-so-much, between being in the black and being in the red. Moving from you and your employees working
harder to working smarter, the strategies and benchmarks of
office operations increases the productivity of every person in
your organization. Position yourself in your organization as
the one who knows what to get done, and how to get things
done in office operations.
$495
Entrepreneurial Finance Certificate
Finance is a key to entrepreneurial success. The lack of financial knowledge about business and business start-ups is also
and one of the leading causes of failure for entrepreneurial
ventures. As an entrepreneur, you have limited time, and you
certainly have limited resources. So knowing where to put
your valuable time, and your limited resources, is critical to
the success of your new venture. You will start by gaining
a deeper knowledge of the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses. You will take back
practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and
entrepreneurial success. And you will get an understanding
of the seven steps in the accounting cycle and how to use
financial information in decision making. You will come away
with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance. Then discover the keys to managing cash. Cash is arguably the most important factor in new
business success. D&B reports 90% of all small business
failures are due to poor cash flow. As an entrepreneur, you
will find out how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance
of cash and find out your role in cash flow success. Finally,
you will explore potential debt and equity sources of funds to
help support your entrepreneurial work and create a financially
successful venture. Find out where business start-up money
comes from, and ways to get it. After successfully completing
the Entrepreneurial Finance Certificate, you will have exponentially increased your knowledge about entrepreneurial finance,
and how to maximize the chances of success and minimize
the risks for your new venture.
Three one-month online courses. February 1 to April 29
$495
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BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
HUMAN RESOURCES
Certificate in Customer Service
Business Coaching Certificate
Two one-month courses, available separately or
as a certificate. February 1 to April 1
$245
Mentoring and coaching have come to be used more frequently in organizations to improve leadership competencies
and provide employee support, with benefits for both the
employer and employee. Acquire skills in the development,
implementation, and support of coaching and mentoring
programs in your workplace. Take home the much-awaited
toolkit you have been searching for to improve your employees’ performance and create the working environment that
your employees will find truly rewarding. Building on Coaching and Mentoring in the Workplace Course I, C/M II takes a
further in-depth look at variables involved in employee support. Critical analysis and improvement of your programs
alongside group dynamics and innovative strategies will also
be examined in terms of coaching and mentoring programs.
Customer service is now essential for business and all work
organizations. With the increase of technology, human interaction with customers becomes all-the-more important.
Whether it relates to retaining customers, serving your audience, or turning inquiries from potential customers into
sales, good customer service is now one of the central factors in organizational success. Learn to improve your customer service skills to enhance your career skill set, improve
productivity, and increase your organization’s success. You
will also take away some extraordinary customer service
techniques you won’t find anywhere else.
Certificate in Presentation Media
Presentation media are keys to communication, sales,
speeches and any other effective presentations today.
Whether your presentation is online or in-person, presentation media not only enhance your message but often make
your message successful. Find out how to use Prezi, the new
slide software that goes beyond one-dimensional presentations, and the finer points of Photoshop for presentations.
Then discover the design elements to creating visual presentations for success using any media. Take away critical skills
for both training yourself and others in your organization.
You will come away with the latest, most advanced practical
and design knowledge in presentation media.
Three one-month courses, available separately or
$495
Certificate in Workplace Communication
Good communication in the workplace is more important than
ever. And critical to your career advancement and success. Come
get a comprehensive and intensive preparation with skills and
techniques 8 you can put to use on Monday morning. Take back
a workable conflict management model, along with successful
and practical conflict management strategies. Then work with a
pro to learn how to improve your negotiation skills for a win-win
outcome, including helping others to get what they want, so you
get what you want. Finally, find out more about yourself and others using personality profiles for better work performance. You
will be learning from some of our more popular instructors, and
taking away new how-to skills that work.
$595
Certificate in Effective Surveys
Help your organization design successful surveys to improve
business and workplace effectiveness. Surveys are an increasingly common and important way to understand your audience’s wants and needs. First, find out how to design a survey
and analyze the results. Then learn how to segment your audience by demographics and behavior, finding your seven primary audience segments and why they are the most important
people to survey. Finally, take away advanced information on
how to access various web-based data sites, use Excel to sort
data and utilized available web-based templates, and acquire
what you need to know to do to better present your survey
results with advanced presentation tools and techniques
One three-month course. February 1 to April 29
$495
Two-month course consisting of Mentoring and Coaching in the
Workplace Level 1 and Level 2. February 1 to April 29
$395
LEADERSHIP
NEW! Executive Leadership Certificate
Leadership today demands increasingly more sophisticated
skills. Executives today need to know traditional leadership
principles and standard practices. At the same time, our
economy is moving swiftly out of the industrial age into the
new economy of the Internet, knowledge and innovation. So
executive leaders today require a new perspective on the external environment, as well as new tools to lead one’s internal organizational structure and way of doing business. This
unique certificate addresses both these sets of skills. Begin
with information not available anywhere else about how the
marketplace and business is changing. Find out what you as
an executive need to know about the external environment
and how the workplace is changing rapidly internally. Take
away a new perspective about how to position your organization for success, and what new leadership skills executives in the 21st century. Then review cases of real leaders
in business, education, and government who experienced
initial success but ultimately failed because of their own actions. Find out the leading fatal leadership errors, and acquire practical recommendations to help you minimize these
errors and help you perform your leadership role to an optimal level of efficiency. Finally, you will get information about
leadership styles, traits, and values. Find out how leaders
behave and speak differently from others in the organization
in order to be effective and supportive. Discover why empowering leaders are more successful than others. After successfully completing the Executive Leadership Certificate,
you will have new information about leadership today, a new
perspective on the external environment and workplace, and
an understanding of the leadership skills needed to position
your organization, and your career as a leader, for success.
$695
To take the online classes on this page, register
at this website:
www.Yougotclass.Org/catalog-complete.Cfm/
laspositascollege
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MANAGEMENT
NEW MEDIA MARKETING
Certificate in Non-Profit Administration
eMarketing Essentials Certificate
Non-profits today need to be run like a business in many respects. You have competition, a need to generate income and
a surplus, and staff need to be even more productive. Get the
best training on revenue generation for nonprofits, and program evaluation for nonprofits, with our Certificate in Nonprofit Administration. You will come away with the latest best
information from instructors who train people in nonprofits.
Come get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing
your web site traffic, doing search engine optimization, and
how to successfully employ online advertising. Relevant
for any type of organization, including businesses, companies, nonprofits, and government agencies. No eMarketing
experience or expertise is necessary. If you are already at
an advanced level, your instructors are experts and can provide the latest most advanced information and answer your
toughest questions.
One two-month course. February 1 to April 29
$595
Management Certificate
Enhance your management skills through this program for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders. Nothing creates
success like a solid foundation. Discover the keys for effectively
managing your employees. Find out how to create clear expectations, engage and motivate employees, and increase your effectiveness. Then learn how to improve your management of
time and productivity. Time is even more valuable in this century
than in the last. Get tips and techniques you won’t get anywhere
else for managing time and increasing productivity. Finally, get
the keys to manage different generations in your workplace.
Discover what motivates each generation at work, what incentives they respond to, and what messages they value.
$595
Supervisory and Leadership Certificate
Your employees are your most valuable resources. Ensuring the
efficiency of your team is the key to your success and is your
most important responsibility. Get practical, easy to understand,
and insightful methods for new and even experienced supervisors and managers. Learn about effective delegation, performance management, and writing performance reviews. Discuss
the specifics of the supervisor’s role and responsibilities, and
strategies for improving your overall effectiveness as a leader.
Take home practical information along with tips and techniques
that can be applied at your job immediately.
One two-month course. February 1 to March 25
$395
$495
Inbound Marketing Certificate
Inbound marketing is a way to help potential customers find
you through organic search, which is a process of using your
website in a way that it attracts visitors naturally through
search engines, the blogosphere, and social media. Inbound
marketing is more effective than outbound marketing, where
you push sales messages to your potential customers. Inbound marketing is the future of the way we will market in
the 21st century. Discover how to attract customers to your
site, what kind of content to share with them, how to use
landing pages and forms to collect names and email address, and how to implement lead-nurturing campaigns that
result in sales.
$495
Mobile Marketing Certificate
The way consumers are interacting with brands and connecting to the world is changing because of mobiles. Find
out about location-based marketing, mobile payments, QR
codes, applications, and mobile coupons. You will learn how
mobile marketing can increase your capabilities to retain
current customers and gain new ones. Then get step-by-step
instructions on how non-technical users can build, deploy
and market smartphone applications across Android, iPhone
and Blackberry platforms. Finally, get the knowledge needed
to implement a mobile marketing plan for your organization.
Find out about proximity marketing, mobile marketing metrics, and developing a mobile marketing campaign.
$595
Video Marketing Certificate
Video marketing is the latest hot new marketing trend. Shoppers who viewed product videos were 144% more likely to
add the product to their cart. Video with good SEO has a
53% higher chance of showing up on page one of Google
searches. When done correctly, video can tell a story, and
stories connect people. Video also leads to an emotional
‘trigger’ that plain text cannot do.
Two one-month courses, available separately or
$395
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SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS
Managing Social Media Platforms Certificate
Different social networks have distinct characteristics, different features, and are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Get
a skill set for working and managing different social media
platforms. Then find out what you can be doing, what you
should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social
networks into your communication and marketing. You will
get a firm foundation in Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook
platforms. Come away with both an understanding of these
social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate
social networks into your organization or business. Your
instructors are outstanding practitioners who also speak,
write, and train others on social networks.
$495
Social Media for Business Certificate
Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate market and serve your customers and clients. For businesses,
nonprofits, government, and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across
all networks and how these specific social networks work and
the possible uses for your organization. Learn how social
networks are used to develop a two-way communication and
marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what
you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a
plan to integrate social networks into your communication and
marketing. Whether you are new to social networks or already
involved, you will come away with both an understanding of
social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate
social networks into your organization or business. Your instructors are outstanding practitioners who also speak, write,
and train others on social networks.
$495
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Certificate in Designing Webinars
Finally, you can acquire the best professional development in
webinar design, presentations, planning, and marketing. Webinars are a popular format for delivering information. They
can be very successful for your organization, IF you have good
webinar presentations and good management and marketing.
Discover the power of successful webinars for your business
organization. Then learn the 4 key strategies to make your webinars more successful. Acquire techniques and tips that will
make your webinars winners with your audiences.Then acquire
the webinar planning skills involved in budgeting, pricing, and
marketing webinar meetings. Take back a certificate in designing webinars that provides you with the latest and best information about presenting webinars, as well as managing and
marketing them. You will be learning from two of the foremost
authorities on webinars.
Two one-month courses. March 7 to April 29
$345
Certificate in Blended Instruction
Hybrid, or blended, courses have been found to be superior in
student learning to both the traditional classroom and totally
online courses. All face-to-face courses should and will be
blended. Blended gives students a better learning experience.
It gives you as teacher the ability to make better use of you
valuable time. With our certificate in blended instruction, you
will find out the keys to developing a hybrid or blended course.
Take away the essentials of creating an online classroom experience and online options for enhancing your in-person
class meetings. Then explore the concept and practice of The
Flipped Classroom and how to maximize your teacher time to
maximize student learning.
Three courses one-month courses. February 1 to April 29
$495
Spanish for Medical Professionals
Are you frustrated by the communication gap that can occur between you and your Spanish-speaking patients? If you
answered yes, this Spanish class - designed specifically for
healthcare professionals - will help you bridge that gap. You
will practice the basic, practical language skills needed to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients
and their families. You will learn the basics of the language,
gain an understanding of the culture, and know how to ask
the questions crucial to quality healthcare. Whether you speak
some Spanish and need a refresher, or speak no Spanish, you
will complete the course with the skills you will need to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients.
One-month course. March 7 to April 1
$145
Spanish for Medical Professionals II
If you understand basic Spanish, or if you have successfully
completed Spanish for Medical Professionals, Spanish for
Medical Professionals II will help you expand your knowledge of the Spanish language. You will learn about the near
future, present progressive, the command or imperative
tenses, direct objects, increase your medical vocabulary and
practice interviewing patients, taking health history, diagnosing, giving instructions, and prescribing medication. You
will improve your communication skills with your Spanish
speaking patients and conquer the frustrating communication gap that can occur.
One-month course. April 4 to April 29
$145
To take the online classes on this page, register
at this website:
www.Yougotclass.Org/catalog-complete.Cfm/
laspositascollege
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Travel
FREE Travel Seminar and Presentation: London
TRV411
Free Seminar to learn about the London Theatre Summer Program! If you
are interested in joining us in London this Summer, please plan on attending
one of the Free Seminars! This summer immerse yourself in the vibrant and
exciting theater world of London! See 5 or more plays from The Globe Theater
to The National Theater, and West End Musicals. Participate in performance
workshops at the Royal Shakespeare Company, Tour the BBC studios, take a
walking tour of the Theater district, attend lectures and theatre discussions, tour
the Theatre Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and still have lot’s of
freedom to explore this city on your own! Also, included is a full day excursion
of Stratford-upon-Avon and Shakespeare’s birthplace! Don’t be merely a tourist, get off of the bus, meet the people, and see theatre that will change your
world! Travel with professional actor, Michael Ray Wisely, Bay Area Director
and Theatre Arts lecturer, Wendy Wisely in association with the American Institute of Foreign Study. Program dates: July 24 - August 8, 2016 Enrollment and
$450 deposit deadline, April 29, 2016. Travel with professional actor Michael
Ray Wisely, Bay Area Director and Theater Arts Lecturer, and Wendy Wisely in
association with the American Institute of Foreign Study.
1/23/16 or 1/28/16 or 2/4/16 or 2/6/16
Sat 2:00 - 3:00pm
Free! But you must register.
Register for this free Travel Seminar at: www.laspositascollege.edu/communityed
2016 Trips with Community Education
Call the Office for more information about these trips: 925-424-1467
More Travel Opportunities online soon!
THE SOUTH
Experience the history, charm and singular hospitality of the Low Country in Georgia and South Carolina. Soak in two nights at
the exclusive Jekyll Island Club, once described as “the richest, most exclusive club in the world.” Explore one of America’s oldest plantations, Boone Hall. Visit charming Beaufort. Explore the history of Savannah and Antebellum Charleston. Visit the oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine, Florida, and enjoy an enchanting trolley tour through its vibrant Old Spanish Quarter.
CANADA
Ice-fields, rushing streams, lovely waterfalls, glacial peaks and towering summits are just a few of the scenic wonders awaiting you in the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park. Ride aboard a Jammer (open-air touring car) during your visit to
Glacier National Park and overnight in the Prince of Wales hotel. Travel the dramatic Icefields Parkway, where snow-capped
mountains engulf the landscape and take a snowcoach onto a 1,000 foot thick glacier. The Glacier Skywalk offers stunning
views of the dramatic landscape below the glass floored platform. A three night stay at the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs hotel
lets you explore Bow Falls and the Hoodoos (the “Land of the Sleeping Giants”) and take a gondola to breakfast.
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NEW!
Code Hobbits
PYTHON PROGRAMMING
Intro to Python Programming, Level 1:
Code Hobbits
Make Your Own Electronic Gadgets:
Code Hobbits
Introductory level course requires no programming experience to enter but gives students a broad programming foundation when they leave. Focused on programming with Python, one of the world’s most popular
programming languages, students master the basic
building blocks of programming like variables, oerpators. loops, functions, classes and objects. Students will
use development tools that professional programmers
use, like PyCharm IDE and GitHub. It’s an ideal course
for aspiring programmers lookign for a well-rounded
introduction to programming. Who should attend?
Designed for kids ages 11 to 15/ Grades 6-10. What
equipment is required? Chromebooks are not supported
in this class. Students are required to bring their own
MacOS or Windows-based laptop. We support one of
the following two configurations: *MAC: Intel chipset
based Macs with OS X 10.6+ and Windows: Intel Core2
Duo processor, Windows 8 or newr, 4GB+ of RAM Refunds are not given. Class make-up policy: There will
be no make-up classes and no missed class credits or
extensions. Please make sure your child attends each
and every class! Code Hobbits was founded with children, and the future, at the core of our belief system.
With our carefully crafted curriculum and deeply trained
instructors, we provide a foundation on which your child
can develop strong logic and reasoning skills to succeed
in their academic and professional career.
Imagination takes flight with this course! Learn to make
gadgets and projects that interact with the world around
you! We’ll use littleBits, an award winning prototyping
tool to create projects like–home security and alarm
system, or clapper machine, or smart doorbell, or antitheft jewelry box, or automated traffic lights. The possibilities are endless! What you’ll learn: Circuit Design
Sensors and Actuators Logical Operations Problem
Decomposition Techniques Collaboration Skills Product
Design Workflow Design Thinking Who should attend?
Designed for kids ages 10 to 13/ Grades 5-8. No prior
experience necessary What equipment is required? All
materials--electronics, computers and supplies--wil be
provided at class. At the end of this course, will my child
be able to take home what they have built? Unfortunately,
no. To minimize class tuition, students are not allowed to
take home the projects that they build in class. Instead,
students will take home video files of their project--detailing their idea, the build process and a product demo.
Refunds are not given. Class make-up policy: There will
be no make-up classes and no missed class credits or
extensions. Please make sure your child attends each and
every class! Malik
PPP101 1/23/16-4/30/16
Sat 11:00am - 12:50pm
$688
PPP101 2/6/16-4/16/16
Sat 1:00 - 4:00pm
$298
PLEASE NOTICE THE
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HOW TO REGISTER FOR
COMMUNITY ED CLASSES
A.
There are three ways to register:
1.
Non-Campus
locations will be listed
or marked “online”.
Online with a credit card at:
www.laspositascollege.edu/communityed
2. By phone at 925.424.1467 with a credit card
3. By mail with a credit card or check payment
and the registration form in this brochure
Scan this code to go to
our registration website.
B.
Register early to ensure your place in a class. Walk-ins are welcome unless otherwise noted; however, please note
that if you plan to walk-in the day of class, please pay by check or cash only! Credit cards are not accepted at the
classroom. Please call us before you come to the college to attend class to make sure the class is being taught
and to receive the room number: 925-424-1467. Or, check the website. Registrants receive room numbers on their
email confirmations.
C.
Registration confirmations are sent via email only. Please provide an email address when registering if you
want a confirmation of enrollment.
D.
Refund Policy: Refunds are not given for Community Education courses except when a class is cancelled. In
the event of a class cancellation, full refunds will be given.
E.
Parking on campus is by permit only. Daily parking permits are available for $2 from machines in each parking lot.
F.
All classes meet at Las Positas College campus unless otherwise noted!
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Veteran teacher reveals the secrets to
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Photoshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 11
Urban Farming For the Tri-Valley . . . . . . p . 8
Conversational Spanish . . . . . . . . . . p . 9
Social Media for Business Certificate . . . . p . 19
Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 6
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Strategies for Funding College . . . . . . . p . 6
Code Hobbits:
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Botanical Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . p . 4
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