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Community EducationSustainable Landscaping TechniquesHRT4SL$69 ($59 Senior)Learn basic landscape types, soil improvementand storm water mitigation. Covers wateringtechniques, plant information, planting problems,proper tree staking, weed control andorganic growing. Oregon Landscape ContractorBoard approved: 6 CEH credits.Sec. 91 S. Schmidt FISH 16:30–8:30 p.m. T/W/R 9/24–9/26Sustainable Living 101HRT4SV$129 ($119 Senior)Ready to take steps to increase self-sufficiencyand reduce your environmental impact?This two-week crash course prepares youto start incorporating sustainability into yourdaily life. Topics include sustainable gardening,renewable energy, buying local, wildlifehabitat, alternative transportation, resourcesfor continued assistance, ways to get involvedand more! Tuesday and Thursday class timeswill be at MHCC, Saturday sessions offsitefor tours and demos.Sec. 91 Koper/Stamberger AC 15536:30–8:30 p.m. T/R 9/24–10/310 a.m. –3 p.m. S 9/28 & 10/5Driver’s Education ODOT CertifiedDRVDE $210Offered through Reynolds High School for teensand young adults with a valid driving permit.Students receive 33 hours of classroom instructionplus six hours behind-the-wheel and six hours ofactive observation. Students who will be 18 orolder before course ends, or who already havea license or obtain it prior to course completionpay an additional $210 at registration. Studentsattend one 3-hour class each week and maychoose, each week, to attend either a 3:30–6:30p.m. Monday session or a 9 a.m.–noon Saturdaysession. In-car drive times will be scheduled duringthe first class. To register or for more information,go to Reynolds High School main office at 257thand Cherry Park Road. Information also availableat 503-407-8974.LANGUAGE, CULTURE & TRAVELClose Reading fora More Fulfilling ExperienceLAN4WM$59 ($49 Senior)Using selections from the Oprah Book Club,learn close-read techniques and how wordsconvey information and insight to transmittruth and beauty, and to form and transformworld vision. No class 11/28.Sec. 94 R. Heacock AC 15824–6 p.m. R 10/3–12/1219th Century RomanticPoetry: Shelley with Byron & KeatsLAN4SP$69 ($59 Senior)A fun way to study literature without worryingabout a grade. Class will primarily focus onthe poet Shelley and his connections to Byronand Keats. Reading will include Shelley'smajor poems and his philosophy on love andlife. Students can read and discuss the materialin a relaxed, fun atmosphere. No class11/11.Sec. 91 L. Jones AC 15752:10–4 p.m. M 9/23-12/2Memoir Writing–Tell Your Own True StoryLAN4TS$62 ($52 Senior)For novice or experienced writers, thishands-on class investigates the craft of truthfulstorytelling through an exploration of theelements of fiction: plot, setting, theme, dialogand character — all in the context of telling atrue story. Through exercises and discussionyou will learn to craft personal narratives bymaking the mundane interesting and turningreal people into interesting characters. Noclass 11/28.Sec. 91 R. Heacock AC 15827–9 p.m. R 10/3–12/12Writing Your MemoirsLAN4MM$47 ($37 Senior)Create a record of your life and experiencesexpressed with your personal style. Instructorhelps you weave the fabric of your life intoa story for future generations to read andcherish. Includes short lectures and writingexercises. No class 11/28.Sec. 91 R. Mahoney FAIR1–3 p.m. R 9/26–12/5Professional Novel & Memoir WritingLAN4NM$73 ($63 Senior)Develop and complete your book-lengthproject through professional critiques andpeer review in this comfortable, friendlyatmosphere. No class 11/27.Sec. 31 C. Hiday MAY 3106–8:30 p.m. W 9/25–12/4Conversational JapaneseLAN5J$69 ($59 Senior)Guided by a native Japanese instructor, you'lllearn useful conversational phrases and vocabularywhile gaining cultural knowledge.Sec. 94 T. Akiyama-Becker AC 12666:30–8:30 p.m. W 9/25–12/4Basic Russian throughRussian Folk SongsLAN5RU$89 ($79 Senior)Learn to sing or listen to Russian folk songswhile learning Russian language basics,Russian life, history and traditions.Sec. 91 N. Hougen AC 15066–8:30 p.m. M 9/23–12/9Learn Spanish GentlyLAN5S$87 ($77 Senior)This is a conversational course designed toaid you in your career, travels and interculturalcommunication.Sec. 93 I. Almada DDHS 2026–8:30 p.m. T/R 9/24–11/26Sec. 91 D. Arguello AC 27566–8:30 p.m. W 10/2–12/11Adult Beginning ActingTHE4IA$89 ($79 Senior)With an emphasis on doing, this class introducesprofessional ideals while giving allactors a chance to learn and develop in achallenging and nurturing environment.Students will perform in class regularly. Noexperience necessary.Sec. 91 V. Lawrence TBA6–8 p.m. T 10/1–19Acting with a Focus onComedy: How to be FunnyTHE4Ca$129 ($119 Senior)Come discover your individual talent to makewords funny. Plan to work on comedic scenesand monologues from classic or contemporarytheatre and film. You will develop acharacter, memorize lines and perform in acomfortable environment.Sec. 91 M. Brouse Peoples TBA6:30–8 p.m. T/W 9/24-11/13History of OregonHIS4HO$45 ($35 Senior)Explore Oregon's rich history from pre-territorythrough statehood into the 21st century.Learn about the key events and individualsin each period including Lewis and Clark'sexpedition, the Oregon Trail, statehood andthe history of Portland. You will leave with abetter understanding of Oregon's past andhow it shaped the present.Sec. 91 R. Montgomery AC 15206–8 p.m. W 10/2–10/3018Register today at learn.mhcc.edu – classes fill up fast!