Community Education Course Registration

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
5/25/2021 - 5/29/2021	TuThSa	6:00:00 PM	Shields102 Classroom

Course code: XGDN 001 C01
Instructor: Staff, General

Description: Have you ever wondered what the weed or plant growing in your yard or that you see while out hiking is? Or, have you thumbed through hundreds of pages of a plant identification book looking for a photo that looks like what you have? In this class you will learn about basic plant characteristics and anatomy and then how use this information to recognize plants and plant families. Some handouts will be provided. The book “Botany in a Day” is recommended, but not required.
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
4/26/2021 - 5/19/2021	MW	6:00:00 PM	Expo Center Park

Course code: XHOB 004 C01
Instructor: Stalley, Donna

Description: Learn how to train your dog in an exciting and fun format using positive reinforcement and behavior modification. You will socialize and train your dog in basic obedience and experience the fun of beginning agility training. Goals of this class include better mannered and socialized dogs and more educated and empowered owners. The class is taught by a licensed clinical counselor with over 35 years of experience as a dog obedience instructor. Class will be held in an area just south of the Expo Center. In the case of bad weather, the class will move inside.
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
3/13/2021 - 3/13/2021	Sa	8:00:00 AM	Cassia County Sheriff Office-Burley Outreach

Course code: XHOB 009 M20
Instructor: Staff, General

Description: Learn the basics of safe handgun ownership and get informed about the rights and responsibilities you have if you carry a handgun. This class will cover basic safety, ownership laws, and the requirements for an enhanced concealed weapon license in Idaho. You will be provided with a Certificate of Completion and all the forms you will need to apply for a concealed weapons permit at the sheriff’s office upon completion of the class. You must furnish your own handgun that is compliant with the concealed weapon laws, 100 rounds of ammunition, safety glasses, and ear protection. Morning class instruction for the class held at the Sherriff’s Office (129 E 14th St, Burley, ID 83318). Afternoon range instruction will take place at the shooting range in Declo (Dep. Bernard will provide directions) Participants will need to arrange their own transportation and bring a sack lunch. Participants must be age 21 or older to participate in the enhanced concealed weapons course.
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
5/8/2021 - 5/8/2021	Sa	8:00:00 AM	Cassia County Sheriff Office-Burley Outreach

Course code: XHOB 009 M21
Instructor: Staff, General

Description: Learn the basics of safe handgun ownership and get informed about the rights and responsibilities you have if you carry a handgun. This class will cover basic safety, ownership laws, and the requirements for an enhanced concealed weapon license in Idaho. You will be provided with a Certificate of Completion and all the forms you will need to apply for a concealed weapons permit at the sheriff’s office upon completion of the class. You must furnish your own handgun that is compliant with the concealed weapon laws, 100 rounds of ammunition, safety glasses, and ear protection. Morning class instruction for the class held at the Sherriff’s Office (129 E 14th St, Burley, ID 83318). Afternoon range instruction will take place at the shooting range in Declo (Dep. Bernard will provide directions) Participants will need to arrange their own transportation and bring a sack lunch. Participants must be age 21 or older to participate in the enhanced concealed weapons course.
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
3/18/2021 - 4/29/2021	Th	7:00:00 PM	Mini Cassia CenterB11 Classroom

Course code: XHOB 023 M21
Instructor: Staff, General

Description: Come take a fishing class centered around beautiful Southern Idaho! Learn how to identify different species of fish and the best tactics to use to catch them. This course is designed to educate both beginners and seasoned anglers with new methods and perspectives on targeting species of choice in Southern Idaho waters. Learn how to identify bodies of water with species habitat and feeding tendencies. Discover the best times of the year to find trophy fish per species and area, and the methods to land a whopper. Topics will include lure choice and gear, retrieval methods and more. This course will cover species such as smallmouth bass, walleye, trout and more! The course includes optional field trips (bring sack lunches to the trips and provide your own transportation). Instructor Kyle Zemke is a native of southern Idaho, competes at the national level as a professional kayak fisherman, and owner of ZR Custom Tackle here in Mini-Cassia.
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
4/29/2021 - 4/29/2021	Th	6:00:00 PM	Mini Cassia CenterA12 Classroom

Course code: XFIN 033 M20
Instructor: Staff, General

Description: The one day workshop is focused on enhancing the skill set of both beginning and experienced grant writers. During the course, the instructors will cover finding and preparing to write a winning grant proposal, writing grant proposals that reviewers want to fund, and knowing what to do before and after your proposal is funded. Attendees will walk away with answers to questions like these: “Where can I find money for myself, my company, or my organization?”, “How does the grant process really work?”, “What can grant money be used for?” and “What are grant funders really looking for?” Additionally, a significant portion of the time will be available for attendees to ask and receive answers to questions that are specific to them, their organizations, and their funding needs. The instructor brings an extensive history of more than 20 years’ experience working with grants, government and public agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations.
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
3/6/2021 - 3/6/2021	Sa	10:00:00 AM	Shields102 Classroom

Course code: XMSC 017 C03
Instructor: Vipperman, Justin

Description: Grant Writing 102 is based upon the principles and instruction included in the Grant Writing 101 course. Participants with more experience writing grants will have an opportunity to receive detailed critical feedback as they develop a proposal. A central goal of the course is to develop clear Specific Aims Page (which supplies additional background information) as the heart of the grant, which attendees will submit prior to class. This will be used for discussion, critique and suggestions from your instructors and classmates. Typically a project will go through several cycles before moving on to writing the rest of the proposal. A participant may aim to fully develop a proposal and submit it at the end of the workshop, or may choose to develop a proposal over several workshops. Participants are encouraged to use the workshop to prepare revisions of previously reviewed grants, competitive renewals of previously funded grants, as well as new proposals.
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
4/13/2021 - 5/18/2021	Tu	6:00:00 PM	Mini Cassia CenterB14 Classroom

Course code: XHOB 022 M20
Instructor: Hamlett, Benjamin

Description: This class will introduce you to the hobby of amateur (ham) radio! In this class, you will learn the ins and outs of radio communication covering local, national, and international markets, as well as emergency and space communications. This course will cover radio requirements, operating procedures, and all the knowledge needed to prepare students to take the FCC Technician Class License exam, which will be administered the last day of class. At the end of the course, students should be able to pass the exam and be communication with other hams around the world! $40 for class materials
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
3/4/2021 - 3/4/2021	Th	1:00:00 PM	Mini Cassia CenterA14 Classroom

Course code: XHEC 010 M22
Instructor: Parker, Richard

Description: Learn to make “dirt-cheap,” quick and easy meals! One of the best ways to rein in the food budget is to cook at home. Meals don’t have to be complicated or expensive to be good. Learn to make tasty, easy, and inexpensive dishes with just a few ingredients. Recipes include tomato-basil soup from scratch, creamed peas and potatoes, easy gravies without the packet mix, dried bean cookery, quick breads, sausage gravy, easy pulled pork, marinated chicken breasts, rice recipes from scratch, powdered milk yogurt, blenderized whole-wheat pancakes and more. Supplies are provided and each session will feature a different menu. $5 each class to instructor for supplies
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
3/11/2021 - 3/11/2021	Th	1:00:00 PM	Mini Cassia CenterA14 Classroom

Course code: XHEC 010 M23
Instructor: Parker, Richard

Description: Learn to make “dirt-cheap,” quick and easy meals! One of the best ways to rein in the food budget is to cook at home. Meals don’t have to be complicated or expensive to be good. Learn to make tasty, easy, and inexpensive dishes with just a few ingredients. Recipes include tomato-basil soup from scratch, creamed peas and potatoes, easy gravies without the packet mix, dried bean cookery, quick breads, sausage gravy, easy pulled pork, marinated chicken breasts, rice recipes from scratch, powdered milk yogurt, blenderized whole-wheat pancakes and more. Supplies are provided and each session will feature a different menu. $5 for supplies
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
3/18/2021 - 3/18/2021	Th	6:00:00 PM	InternetZOOM Virtual

Course code: XMSC 171 C01
Instructor: Staff, General

Description: We’re ready to get back to our travels! When it is safe to go on a trip, where can we go, how do we stay safe, and how do we make our travel free? If you are near retirement, changing careers, a student, or someone who likes the idea of making additional income to support your travel dream, this class is for you. World traveler Gina Henry shows you how she is prepared for the new “travel normal” including important tips on safety, trip insurance, what to do if you become sick, and other strategies. Discover over 200 ways to travel free. Earn free airline tickets, hotel nights, tours & more in the USA & worldwide! Volunteering, fun work-vacations, paid travel, teaching English and remote employment opportunities. You’ll also learn about safety tips during this time including information about where to travel & when it is safe, the best resources on travel restrictions at home & abroad, the safest places to vacation in the US & overseas, safety tips for visiting family & friends on vacation, what airlines, hotels & restaurants are doing to protect travelers, what you can do when you fly, check into a hotel, and dine out for extra safety, and more. Tuition includes Gina’s 100-page ebook How to Travel Free & Safely (retail value $39.95).
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
3/1/2021 - 5/29/2021	MW	6:00:00 PM	Physical Education236 Aerobics Room

Course code: XPED 007 C05
Instructor: Clark, Jesse

Description: Karate is an excellent way to help develop coordination, confidence, physical fitness, and mental strength while gaining valuable social skills. Advanced students, who must be members of SKA association, will get a chance to learn additional techniques, attend meets and special events, and be taught by guest instructors. Shotokan Karate of America (SKA) has been teaching traditional Karate in the USA since 1955. SKA was founded by Tsutomu Ohshima, who was one of Master Funakoshi’s last direct pupils, studying under him while attending Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. Because of SKA’s strong resolve to offer high-quality martial arts to the public, SKA has remained non-commercial and non-profit and continues to offer authentic, traditional martial arts instruction at affordable rates through more than 140 dojos across the United States and Canada with affiliates worldwide. Mr. Ohshima granted instructor Jesse Clark permission to instruct SKA in Twin Falls in 2011. Jesse Clark, sandan (3rd degree black belt), is the CSI head Karate and self-defense instructor for CSI. Jesse fought for the USA Team in France in 2014 and in Switzerland in 2017. Learn more at twinfalls.ska.org
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
3/9/2021 - 3/20/2021	TuThSa	6:00:00 PM	Shields201 Classroom

Course code: XHOB 011 C01
Instructor: Staff, General

Description: Raptors are some of the easiest birds to view in Southern Idaho. They can be seen perched on wheel lines, power lines and poles, hunting low over farm fields, or soaring overhead throughout the year. In this course you will learn how to use their field markings, flight patterns, habitat selections and behaviors so that when you see a raptor, you’ll be able to confidently add it to your list. Participants will learn to identify eagles, falcons, buteos, accipiters, owls, turkey vultures and harriers during 3 classroom sessions and a Saturday field trip conducted by the Magic Valley’s very best birders. Note: Attendees will need to bring their own or borrowed binoculars to the first class and to the Saturday field trip and drive themselves to the field locations.
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
3/30/2021 - 4/13/2021	Tu	6:00:00 PM	Shields107 Classroom

Course code: XFIN 034 C01
Instructor: Staff, General

Description: Retirement is glowing on the horizon… what do you see – goals… dreams… a certain lifestyle? You’ve worked and saved; you’ve anticipated that Social Security and maybe a pension will pay a portion of your way in retirement. You feel like you’re on the right track… but what now - do you have enough to fund your entire retirement? In this class we will explore how to create your retirement plan, Social Security, pension options, income investing, annuities, other income generating assets, budgeting, investing in retirement, health care, tax strategies, and estate planning. Instructor Brian J Scott, CRPC®, a Magic Valley native, is the owner and founder of Elevánt Wealth and has built a successful practice focused on helping his clients confidently transition into retirement. Includes one guest at no charge
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
4/22/2021 - 5/6/2021	Th	6:00:00 PM	Mini Cassia CenterA08 Classroom

Course code: XFIN 034 M20
Instructor: Staff, General

Description: The one day workshop is focused on enhancing the skill set of both beginning and experienced grant writers. During the course, the instructors will cover finding and preparing to write a winning grant proposal, writing grant proposals that reviewers want to fund, and knowing what to do before and after your proposal is funded. Attendees will walk away with answers to questions like these: “Where can I find money for myself, my company, or my organization?”, “How does the grant process really work?”, “What can grant money be used for?” and “What are grant funders really looking for?” Additionally, a significant portion of the time will be available for attendees to ask and receive answers to questions that are specific to them, their organizations, and their funding needs. The instructor brings an extensive history of more than 20 years’ experience working with grants, government and public agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. Includes a guest at no charge
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
4/24/2021 - 4/24/2021	F	9:30:00 AM	Mini Cassia CenterA12 Classroom

Course code: YMSC 028 M20
Instructor: Masoner, Adria

Description: Learn the important information you need to turn babysitting into a summer or afterschool job! Get training that covers the fundamentals of caring for children of different age groups, safety/injury prevention, and keeping your charges entertained and engaged. Young children cannot always communicate their needs. The babysitter has to be able to handle whatever situation arises. This course teaches the prospective babysitter how to handle emergencies when caring for young children. Topics include: what to do when a child stops breathing, what to do if someone chokes, how to contact emergency help; how to diaper change, feed, etc. Please bring a sack lunch.
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
3/12/2021 - 3/12/2021	F	1:30:00 AM	Mini Cassia CenterA14 Classroom

Course code: YKID 006 M21
Instructor: Parker, Richard

Description: Do you love ice cream? Did you know you can make delicious ice cream at home using simple ingredients? Let’s make some together and learn how you can combine different ingredients to make your own flavor combinations! Along the way you will also learn some fun facts about Idaho’s local dairy industry. And the sugar you have in your home may have come from sugar
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
5/22/2021 - 5/22/2021	Sa	10:00:00 AM	TF to be Arranged

Course code: XTRP 001 C01
Instructor: Culum, Samra

Description: Whether your passion is for architectural details, native landscape, or the colorful stories behind the buildings, a historic walking tour is the perfect way to explore Twin Fall’s rich heritage! Join us as we learn about Idaho’s experiment with the Carey Act and its creation of an unexpected boom in the southern two-thirds of the state. This two-part tour will explore the Downtown and City Park Historic District. The buildings, streets and parks in these historic districts were created as the center of commerce, culture, and residential living. These districts represent the largest collection of historically significant and architecturally important buildings in the city. Meet in Twin Falls City Park Bandshell
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
3/12/2021 - 3/13/2021	FSa	6:00:00 PM	Fine Arts87 Classroom

Course code: XART 038 C01
Instructor: Staff, General

Description: Join award-winning photographer Drew Nash in learning how to use your digital camera beyond its automatic settings and pick up some tricks of the trade along the way for capturing truly beautiful photos. Participants will need to bring their own DSLR or mirrorless camera. During the class, you will learn how to understand exposure, the key functions of a DSLR camera, composition, lens selection, white balance controls, and fill flash. Students will explore the CSI campus making images as they apply what they’ve learned. Nash will also go over portrait posing and basic lighting techniques. Lastly, he will provide critiques of photos and discuss basic post-production work of select student images and answer burning photography questions. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the art of photography and follow the light with Drew. There will be a lunch break on Saturday, so please bring a sack lunch.
 

Dates	Week Days	Time	Location
3/6/2021 - 3/6/2021	Sa	10:00:00 AM	Mini Cassia CenterA08 Classroom

Course code: XART 001 M20
Instructor: Staff, General

Description: Join award-winning photographer Drew Nash in learning how to use your digital camera beyond its automatic settings. Learn to capture truly beautiful photos and pick up some tricks of the trade along the way. Participants will need to have a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) or mirrorless camera. During the class, attendees will learn exposure techniques, autofocus systems, lens selections, white balance controls, fill flash and of course, composition. Students will explore the CSI campus, making images while they apply what they've learned. Lastly, Drew will provide critiques of photos and discuss basic post-production work of select student images and answer burning photography questions. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the art of photography and follow the light with Drew.