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Community Education Classes for Teens & Adults
New classes may be posted throughout the year. Please check back to see additional classes as they are added.
- Lifelong Learning
All Spring Classes Have Been Canceled
Turin Shroud
Instructor: Andy Weiss
Cost: $50
Dates/Time: Jan 11 | 8:00am – 12:00pm
Course Description: The Shroud of Turin course will discuss the orientation to the image, such as physical characteristics and forensic information; Historical facts starting with the present and tracing the cloth’s history from the first century, its locations and selected studies over the years. Carbon dating and the STURP study will be discussed and there will be a question session following the class.
Creative Writing: Creating a Memory
Instructor: Florence Dean
Cost: $30
Dates/Time: Jan 11 – Feb 1 (Saturdays) | 9:00am – 10:00am
Course Description: For those who would like to create a permanent record of a special time in their lives and families. Build a story in your own words and save/print for you and your family. We’ll start with a brief outline and use assisted edits to build a story through the class periods.
How to Spot a Spacecraft vs. a Shooting Star with the Naked Eye
Instructor: Michael Mills
Cost: $30
Dates/Time: Jan 16 | 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Course Description: This course will cover all of the basic fundamentals on how to track spacecraft to include how to use the NASA websites on ISS tracking. Also, it will include how TDRSS Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System functions providing communication between Earth and all spacecraft in low Earth orbit.
Better Garden – Planting and Pruning
Instructor: Amy Brody
Cost: $10
Dates/Time: Jan 23 OR Feb 13 (two separate courses) | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Course Description: Learn the correct way to prune your plants for maximum health and how to pick trees and shrubs for planting now, during the dormant season.
Beer Brewing
Instructor: Wayne McGowan
Cost: $30
Dates/Time: Feb 29 & Mar 14 (Two separate courses) | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Age: Must be 21 years of age to attend.
Course Description: The basics of home-brewing will be taught and each student will participate in brewing and bottling a batch of beer.
Interactive Cooking Class
Instructor: Michelle Perry
Cost: $40 per person or $75 per couple
Dates/Time: Feb 14 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Course Description: Discover new recipes with hands-on learning. Enjoy an evening with loved ones and new friends. Menu: Carne Adovada, flour tortillas, calabacitas, and chocolate mousse pie.
Japanese NOTAN Paper Cutting
Instructor: Shari Adkisson
Cost: $10
Dates/Time: Feb 20 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Course Description: We will use the ancient art of NOTAN (Japanese Paper Cutting) to create images using only scissors, glue and black and white paper. You will leave with several samples of this fascinating art project.
Beginning Computing for the Technologically Challenged (Basics)
Instructor: Shari Adkisson
Cost: $50
Dates/Time: Feb 29 – Mar 21 OR May – 23 (Saturdays) – (Two Separate Courses) | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Course Description: In this BEGINNERS class, we will start with turning the computer on, how to login to the computer, an overview of “Under the Hood”, how the files on the computer are laid out, and then proceed to creating a file, saving a file, moving a file, copying a file, deleting a file, and if a printer is available, how to print a file.
Introduction to Word, Excel & PowerPoint Concepts
Instructor: Andy Weiss
Cost: $50
Dates/Time: Apr 18 | 8:00am – 12:00pm
Course Description: The intent of the class is to go through an introduction to these three core courses in the Microsoft Office Suite. Due to limited time, we will go through as much as we can, attempting to answer the most pressing questions as we go.
Spring Gardening
Instructor: Michelle Perry
Cost: $30
Dates/Time: Apr 18 OR May 2 (Two separate courses) | 8:00am – 12:00pm
Course Description: Learn all about spring gardening; Warm season vegetables, weed control, watering and other tips and tricks. Registration includes access to the Community Garden for one year!
Better Garden – Building a Yard That Works in Southern NM
Instructor: Amy Brody
Cost: $10
Dates/Time: May 7 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Course Description: From cacti to fruit trees, discover which plants are best for your yard. Learn how to build a garden that works in Southern New Mexico.
Otero Jazz Orchestra Ensemble
Instructor: Ken Van Winkle
Cost: $50
Dates/Time: Jan 21 – Apr 28 (Tuesdays) | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Course Description: The Otero Jazz Orchestra meets once a week to participate in creating jazz music together. The course will be followed by a spring concert open to the public. Must be able to read music.
Sports Officiating
Instructor: Kenneth Epps
Cost: $50
Dates/Time: Jan 6 – Feb 24 (Mondays) | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Course Description: If you ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a sports official, come and take this course. The instructor has officiated sports for over 37 years at the high school level and below. We will have guest speakers that will speak about the different sports in the area.
ServSafe Food Manager Course/Exam
Instructor: Michelle Perry
Cost: $200
Dates/Time: Feb 27 – 28 | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Course Description: Become a Certified Food Manager from a ServeSafe Certified Instructor and Proctor. Exam included on second day. (Must Register by Nov 22.)
Beginning Sewing
Instructor: Bertha Garza
Cost: $50 (Bring your sewing machine, scissors, and basic sewing items.)
Dates/Time: Apr 25 | 8:00am – 12:00pm
Course Description: Course will introduce the beginning steps to sewing. Learn how to properly thread your machine, including the bobbin. Practice basic sewing and graduate to make a basic pattern. Students must provide their own working machine.
