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March 19

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Dorris Ranch . . . Intersection of South 2nd and Dorris Streets
Community Recreation Center . . . 250 South 32nd Street
Willamalane Adult Activity Center . . . 215 West C Street
Willamalane Park . . . 1276 G Street
Held at the Community Recreation Center, 250 S. 32nd Street, 736-4544.
Does your dog need manners? Do you want to learn how to understand your
dog through better communication skills? Join Instructor Jan Bradfeldt
of the Snow Creek Farm Obedience School and have your dog learn the basic
commands sit, wait, heel, come, and down. This class will be an obedience/manners
class to prepare students and dogs for the eight-week CGC training class.
Held at the Community Recreation Center, 250 S. 32nd Street, 736-4544.
5/21-6/11 . . . W . . . 7:30-8:30p . . . $50/session or $12.50/day drop-in fee
Held at the Adult Activity Center, 215 West C Street, 736-4444.
Create your woodworking projects in our well equipped shop now open additional hours. Instruction available.
4/5-5/31 . . . Sa . . . 9a-12p . . . $4/week (closed 5/3)
Held at the Adult Activity Center, 215 West C Street, 736-4444.
Create and sample delicious south of the border flavors with our native
Mexican cook. Explore tasty entrees, snacks, and beverages. Adapt recipes
for various group sizes. Preregister. Instructor: Rosalia Marquez, Mexican
cook.
NEW DATES: 4/21-6/2 . . . M . . . 5:30-7:30p
. . . $60/6 weeks
Held at the Adult Activity Center, 215 West C Street, 736-4444.
Create flies ranging from Woolly Buggers to nymphs and dry flies. “Hands-on” class
covers basic materials, tools, and tying techniques. Supply list available.
All tying materials provided. Preregister. Instructor: Chris Mihulka.
4/15-5/20 . . . Tu . . . 6:30-8:30p . . . $30/6 weeks
Held at the Adult Activity Center, 215 West C Street, 736-4444.
Join us for a fun evening at Mookie’s Restaurant.
Learn from Chef Mook the secrets of how to prepare one of his specialty
appetizers and main entrees. Of course you will be able to sample the creations
along with receiving the recipes. Meet at Mookie’s, 1507 Centennial
Blvd.
5/19 . . . M . . . 6:30-8p . . . $30
Held at the Adult Activity Center, 215 West C Street, 736-4444.
Discuss what it’s like being male in today’s world. How do
we cope with pressures and multiple roles. Includes self-exploration exercises.
(Interested women are welcome to attend). Preregister. Presenter: Keith
McConnell, Ph.D., psychologist and life coach.
5/20 . . . Tu . . . 7-8p . . . Free
Held at the Adult Activity Center, 215 West C Street, 736-4444.
Basics of fly-fishing covers equipment, casting, habitat, food, techniques,
and strategies for fooling the fish. Must bring to each class wide-brimmed
hat that encircles head and wrap-around glasses that protect all eye parts.
Rods and reels provided. Other supplies discussed first class. Preregister.
Instructor: Paul Caruso.
6/4-6 . . . W: 6-8p Th: 6-9p F: 6-8p . . . $5/3-session class
Held at the Adult Activity Center, 215 West C Street, 736-4444.
Self-hypnosis is a skill that can be learned. It is a natural, self-directed
altered state of consciousness used to instruct the mind/body to implement
changes in your life. Examples: reduce stress, improve sleep, manage pain,
modify unwanted habits, and increase concentration. Preregister by 6/2.
Presenter: Carolyn Higgins, certified clinical hypnotherapist.
6/4-11 . . . W . . . 6-8p . . . $5
Discover the animals, both feathered and furry, that make Dorris Ranch
their home. We’ll look for signs of spring: wild flowers, baby birds,
slippery newts, and slimy banana slugs along our muddy, meandering trails.
This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Dress for the weather.
Meet at the Barn.
5/10 . . . Sa . . . 11a-12p . . . $3/person*
Come discover what lurks under a log. We will go in search of animals
that make their home under logs in the forest and out in grassy fields.
Come touch a slug, hold a newt, or learn why lizards lose their tails.
This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Meet at the Barn.
Dress for mud.
6/7 . . . Sa . . . 11a-12p . . . $3/person*