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The Week Ahead With Community Ed
Boise's Choice for Lifelong Learning!
Here's a list of Community Education classes beginning the week of May 5th. Register up to the day a class begins!
BECOME A FLY FISHING EXPERT ON SILVER CREEK: Silver Creek is one of the best spring creeks in America. Anglers from all over the West travel to Silver Creek every year to ply their trade at the "Graduate School of Fly Fishing." Learn the geographical layout of the creek and the hatches and the strategies that successful anglers use when fishing Silver Creek. Click here for details and to register.
BUY & MANAGE RENTALS: Lead by a local real estate broker, students will learn how to get a great buy, where the bargains are in today's market, how to manage the property themselves and/or what to require your management company to do. Click here for details and to register.
CHOCOLATE OR LEMON-WHY DECIDE?: You can love both chocolate and lemon desserts... No need to decide! Learn how to make the perfect celebration cake for the chocolate lover and the most luscious lemon bars around. Click here for details and to register.
ESSENTIAL COMPUTER SKILLS: For beginners! Learn basic terms, step-by-step use of the computer and the Windows environment, as well as a brief overview of software applications. Class is for PCs not MACs. This class is for people who think that if you touch the computer, you'll break it, and you will never figure out how to use it. You can ask all of those questions you were afraid to ask! Click here for details and to register.
FLY FISHING SECRETS FOR THE OWYHEE RIVER: The Owhyee River is the best brown trout fishery in North America. It is not uncommon to catch many brown trout over 20 inches in one day. This class emphasizes this river's entomology, matching the hatch and the best flies to use on this river to catch brown trout. Click here for details and to register.
GARDENING FOR RENTERS: Think you can't have a garden because you rent? Think again! There are special challenges for renters & condo owners, but it can be done. Click here for details and to register.
GET BENT - UNDERSTAND & LOVE YOUR CURLS: There is a way to live with and love your curls! Understand their inner workings, treat them with respect and they will bring you joy! Students will learn the science and anatomy of curls, the reasons why the "straight hair" world of products and styling will never work for your delicate curls, plus how to care for, cut and live with your curls in harmony. Click here for details and to register.
HANDCRAFTED HOME DECOR: Come get your hands on a fun project that will freshen up your home decor. Using wooden shapes, milk paint, assorted embellishments and some special techniques, you can create a one-of-a- kind home decoration. Click here for details and to register.
HP LIFE TRAINING - PROJECT MANAGEMENT: This topic introduces the start-up entrepreneur to project management as the practice of planning, executing and controlling a large-scale project. Students will be introduced to an open source project management tool that allows them to manage a project while implementing multiple deadlines, resources and be able to monitor the progress as a whole. Click here for details and to register.
KARATE: SHORIN-RYU FOR SENIORS: In this class, you will learn the Shorin-Ryu style of Karate. The emphasis is on basic techniques and training that can improve flexibility and balance. Kicks are mid to low line and the style does not emphasize the acrobatic techniques. Click here for details and to register.
KNITTING - BEGINNING: Learn the basics including how to cast on, cast off, knit and purl, and begin a project with the help and guidance of a knitting whiz. Instructor will cover basic supplies, books, useful websites and terminology. Click here for details and to register.
LISTENING TO THE STONES: Each one of us has a story inside that is just waiting to burst forth. Stones are as ancient as the Earth and hold the stories of the planet. Students will sit quietly to experience 'creative listening', as they open to the energy of the stones and bring into the world the beginnings of their very own story. Click here for details and to register.
MAKE OVER YOUR MEDICINE CABINET WITH ESSENTIAL OILS: Learn to tackle your family's health needs through a natural, common sense approach to health care. You will learn what oils you can use to replace the over-the-counter remedies for a variety of health concerns. Samples provided! Click here for details and to register.
MAKE YOUR OWN GLASS CUP: In this workshop, you and an instructor work together to create your own glass cup. You will learn basic functions in the glass blowing studio and how to use certain tools, all while creating your very own cup! This is a great way to satisfy your curiosity about playing with molten glass. Click here for details and to register.
MOMMY & ME AROMA TOUCH WITH ESSENTIAL OILS: Come learn the method of applying essential oils to: calm, boost immunity, decrease pain & inflammation and create balance within you and your little one. Bring your child and we will go through the method together. You will go home with a mini kit and handy key chain so you can be empowered wherever you go! Click here for details and to register.
INTRO TO EMDR TO REDUCE ANXIETY: EMDR is a powerful psychotherapy for successfully treating mental distress. Learn this self-help technique of visualization combined with tapping to help relax your mind and body. Click here for details and to register.
PAPERCRAFT ATOMIC POLYGONS!: Join the exciting world of cereal box scientific tools! These hand-built polygons are fun and educational for curious minds of any age. Children as young as 4 years old can color and count the shapes and play stacking games, while elders might want to engage in a quick game in the Atomic Arena. Click here for details and to register.
PEANUT BRITTLE: Learn how to make this classic sweet treat by a local chef and culinary expert. Learn tips, tricks and ingredients necessary, then enjoy your finished product. The results will be sweet! Click here for details and to register.
PERSONAL SAFETY & SELF-DEFENSE: This one-night personal safety and self-defense class is taught by a Boise Police Crime Prevention Unit representative.
This class will give you the tools to keep yourself, your property and your family safe! For women only. Click here for details and to register.
POWERPOINT BASICS: Learn how to make an interesting and dynamic PowerPoint presentation by using templates and backgrounds, adding pictures, texts, charts, tables, video and audio and adding slide timings and transitions to add interest to your PowerPoint presentation! Click here for details and to register.
REIKI/HEALING TOUCH - REST, RELAX, HEAL: Learn Reiki / Healing Touch, which is a powerful yet gentle form of healing that removes blocked energy, reduces stress, promotes relaxation and aids our self-curing. This practice is perhaps the most ancient healing modality and most easily recognized as the laying on of hands. Click here for details and to register.
REMOVING TOXINS FROM YOUR LIFE: Learn to identify what is toxic in your life, how to remove it and various alternatives. There will be an individual assessment for each student, to help them make the best decisions for a healthier life. Click here for details and to register.
SITE LOCATION SELECTION: Location of a business is a crucial aspect of success. This course covers the various considerations necessary in analyzing and selection of a winning site. Class will include actual field observations. Click here for details and to register.
SPANISH FOR EVERYONE: This class is designed to help everyone interested in learning and/or improving their Spanish, no matter what your previous language experience. Click here for details and to register.
SURVIVING SUMMER FOR LESS: "I'M BORED!!" Is this what you hear the week after school's out? Are you ready to tear your hair out waiting for school to start? If this is the case, you will really benefit from this class. Set up a summer routine that will keep your children active and looking forward to daily adventures, either at home or in the surrounding area. Click here for details and to register.
WARNING SIGNS THAT AT-HOME HELP IS NEEDED: Sometimes seniors won't admit they need help to stay at home. Knowing and watching for signs that could indicate extra assistance is needed may fall on family, friends, or advisors. This class will bring to your attention those signs that are easily overlooked. Click here for details and to register.
WILDLIFE TRAVEL: SEEING ANIMALS IN THE WILD: If you love animals and are interested in traveling to see them in the wild instead of in the zoo, this class is for you! Topics will include: what wildlife travel is and is not, how to plan and budget for a trip, what to expect, pitfalls to watch for, how to pick a company to travel with or build an itinerary on your own, packing tips, amateur wildlife photography and available resources to research your destination. Click here for details and to register.
YOU'RE ON THE AIR: A successful voice-over artist will demonstrate voice-over technique and will introduce students to the voice-over business as a whole. Class discussion will cover industry opportunities, income potential and the all-important demo and how to have it produced. You'll step up to the microphone to do some practice recording,and, best of all, hear the results! Click here for details and to register.
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The Community Education Team
Notice of Participation
The Boise School District is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment. Patrons who participate in the Boise Schools District Community Education program agree to abide by Boise School District Policies, as applicable. See www.boiseschools.org for a complete review of Boise School Board policies.
Notice of Risk
Participation in a Boise School District Community Education class may be dangerous and cause injury. Participants and their invitees assume all risk of participation. The Boise School District is not responsible for any injury or damage suffered by a participant/student, or that person's invitees, nor responsible for any medical, dental, chiropractic or hospital bill related to participation in a Community Education activity. By participating in Community Education you are expressly agreeing to assume the risk of participation, to release the District from all claims for liability, injury, or damage, and to hold the District harmless from such.
Community Education classes are authorized to take place on Boise School District property. When appropriate, the class instructor may obtain written authorization to conduct class at another location.
Class Content Disclaimer
The Boise School District Community Education volunteer instructor/presenter is not affiliated with nor endorsed by the Boise School District and the District is not responsible for the accuracy, validity, benefit nor detriment that may result from an instructor's information or presentation.
Religious/Sectarian Program
Attendance and participation in Boise School District Community Education classes are voluntary. Community Education classes may provide information about and discuss sectarian or religious doctrines. Community Education classes are not part of the District's required curriculum. The District's religious expression policy respects the right of each individual to follow his/her own beliefs, so long as the beliefs do not infringe upon the rights of others.
Photographs/Videotapes
Each participant consents to the use of photographs or videotapes taken of them for future program promotional or marketing materials.
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