CGCC Community Education

Fall 2026 is open now! 

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The printed Summer/Fall schedule is available here.

BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR Course

Covers the knowledge and skills for Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers, initial and renewal certification. Prepares a wide variety of healthcare professionals to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in both children and adults. Successful completion of this course provides certification and an AHA BLS Provider Card. The American Heart Association (AHA) requires all students to have a current copy of the course textbook to have it available for personal use. This book will be provided to you in class. *The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in Basic Life Support (BLS), and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.

Instructor: TBD
Saturday, 9/12/2026, 9:00am to 1:00pm 
Hood River Center, 1.102
$90 – SIGN UP HERE

First Aid CPR and AED

The Heartsaver First Aid Course Teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until emergency medical service personnel arrive. The course also provides a complete health and safety training solution for first aid, adult/infant CPR, and Automated External Defibrillation (AED). Course meets the State of Oregon Child Care licensing requirement. American Heart Association (AHA) requires all students to have a copy of the course textbook to prepare for the course and to have it available for personal use. The book will be provided to you in class.

Instructor: Sebastian Garcia 
Saturday, 9/19/2026, 9:00am to 1:30pm
The Dalles Campus, 3.327
$80 – SIGN UP HERE

American Heart Association Instructor Recertification- BLS

Completion of this course will renew certification as a BLS Instructor through the American Heart Association (AHA). Lab fee includes renewal of CGCC TC affiliation fee. This course is completed in classroom sessions with other instructors to discuss teaching methodology, current science and changes, paperwork, and demonstrate your ability to perform CPR and use the AED correctly and effectively. Each instructor will be monitored in the second half of the class, teaching part of an actual CPR class. The American Heart Association BLS Instructor is authorized to teach both the Heartsaver community level provider classes and the BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR courses. Prior to enrolling in the BLS Instructor course, you must have the following: A current AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR card IF you intend to teach Heartsaver in addition to BLS- Also have a current AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR card A current AHA BLS Instructor card Have completed any required AHA updates or training in the current certification cycle.

Instructor: Amanda Butler
Saturday, 10/10/2026, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Hood River Center, Rm 1.102 
$155 – SIGN UP HERE

BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR Course

Covers the knowledge and skills for Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers, initial and renewal certification. Prepares a wide variety of healthcare professionals to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in both children and adults. Successful completion of this course provides certification and an AHA BLS Provider Card. The American Heart Association (AHA) requires all students to have a current copy of the course textbook to have it available for personal use. This book will be provided to you in class. *The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in Basic Life Support (BLS), and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.

Instructor: Amanda Butler
Saturday, 10/10/2026, 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Hood River Center, Rm 1.102 
$155 – SIGN UP HERE

American Heart Association Instructor Recertification- BLS

Completion of this course will renew certification as a BLS Instructor through the American Heart Association (AHA). Lab fee includes renewal of CGCC TC affiliation fee. This course is completed in classroom sessions with other instructors to discuss teaching methodology, current science and changes, paperwork, and demonstrate your ability to perform CPR and use the AED correctly and effectively. Each instructor will be monitored in the second half of the class, teaching part of an actual CPR class. The American Heart Association BLS Instructor is authorized to teach both the Heartsaver community level provider classes and the BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR courses. Prior to enrolling in the BLS Instructor course, you must have the following: A current AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR card IF you intend to teach Heartsaver in addition to BLS- Also have a current AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR card A current AHA BLS Instructor card Have completed any required AHA updates or training in the current certification cycle.

Instructor: TBD
Saturday, 11/7/2026, 10:00am to 6:00pm
The Dalles Campus, Rm 3.327
$155 – SIGN UP HERE

BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR Course

Covers the knowledge and skills for Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers, initial and renewal certification. Prepares a wide variety of healthcare professionals to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in both children and adults. Successful completion of this course provides certification and an AHA BLS Provider Card. The American Heart Association (AHA) requires all students to have a current copy of the course textbook to have it available for personal use. This book will be provided to you in class. *The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in Basic Life Support (BLS), and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.

Instructor: TBD
Saturday, 11/7/2026, 1:00pm to 6:00pm
The Dalles Campus, Rm 3.327
$155 – SIGN UP HERE

BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR Course- Blended

Blended learning is a combination of eLearning (online portion), in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, followed by a hands-on session. Covers the knowledge and skills for Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers, initial and renewal certification. Prepares a wide variety of healthcare professionals to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in both children and adults. Successful completion of this course provides certification and an AHA BLS Provider Card. Online class portion needs to be done before the day of class. You will receive an email from CGCC AHA Training center with a link to the online class portion. *The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in Basic Life Support (BLS), and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.

Instructor: Chrystal Akin-Bruce
Saturday, 9/12/2026, 9:00am to 1:00pm 
Hood River Center, 1.102
$90 – SIGN UP HERE

First Aid CPR and AED

The Heartsaver First Aid Course Teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until emergency medical service personnel arrive. The course also provides a complete health and safety training solution for first aid, adult/infant CPR, and Automated External Defibrillation AED. Course meets the State of Oregon Child Care licensing requirement. American Heart Association (AHA) requires all students to have a copy of the course textbook to prepare for the course and to have it available for personal use. The book will be provided to you in class.

Instructor: Chrystal Akin-Bruce
Saturday, 10/17/2026, 9:00am to 1:30pm
The Dalles Campus, 3.327
$80 – SIGN UP HERE

First Aid CPR and AED

The Heartsaver First Aid Course Teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until emergency medical service personnel arrive. The course also provides a complete health and safety training solution for first aid, adult/infant CPR, and Automated External Defibrillation AED. Course meets the State of Oregon Child Care licensing requirement. American Heart Association (AHA) requires all students to have a copy of the course textbook to prepare for the course and to have it available for personal use. The book will be provided to you in class.

Instructor: Chrystal Akin-Bruce
Saturday, 11/14/2026, 9:00am to 1:30pm
Hood River Center, 1.102
$80 – SIGN UP HERE

First Aid CPR and AED- Blended

Blended learning combines eLearning (online component) where students independently complete part of the course, followed by a hands-on session. The Heartsaver First Aid Course educates rescuers on recognizing and treating adult emergencies until medical personnel arrive. It offers comprehensive training in first aid, adult/infant CPR, and AED. This course fulfills the State of Oregon Child Care licensing requirement. The online segment must be completed before the in-person session. An email from CGCC AHA Training center will contain the link for the online component.

Instructor: Chrystal Akin-Bruce
Saturday, 12/152026, 10:00am to 12:00pm
The Dalles Campus, 3.327
$80 – SIGN UP HERE

Primero Auxilios/Resucitación Cardiopulmonar y AED (First Aid, CPR, and AED)

El Curso de Primero Auxilios de Heartsaver enseña a rescatistas a reconocer y tratar eficazmente las emergencias de adultos en los primeros minutos críticos hasta que llegue el personal del servicio médico de emergencia. El curso también provee un entrenamiento completo de salud y seguridad de soluciones de Primeros Auxilios, Cardiopulmonar y Resucitación de adultos e infantes,y un Desfibrilador Automático Externo (conocido por sus siglas en inglés, AED). El curso cumple con el requisito de licencia para el cuidado infantil del Estado de Oregon. La Asociación de American Heart (AHA, por sus siglas en inglés) requiere que todos los estudiantes tengan un copia del libro de texto para prepararse para el curso y para tenerlo disponible para uso personal. El libro se le proveerá en clase.

Instructor: Juan Reyes 
Saturday, 10/17/2026, 9:00am to 1:30pm
Hood River Center, 1.102
$80 – SIGN UP HERE

Educacion para compradores de vivienda 

Taller para compradores de vivienda. Esta clase está diseñada para ayudar a los compradores de vivienda por primera vez a aprender los conceptos básicos sobre el proceso de compra de vivienda. Aprenda la jerga y salga mejor preparado para completar con éxito el proceso de compra de una casa. El curso cubre: decisiones de vivienda, preparación financiera, compra de una casa, hipotecas, evitar el fraude en los préstamos, hipotecas, cierre y mantenimiento de su inversión. Se proporciona aperitivos y becas disponibles. Para obtener información sobre las becas disponibles, comuníquese con Columbia Cascade Housing Corp. al (541) 296-3397. La matrícula cubre hasta dos participantes. Sírvase proporcionar información de registro para ambos. Sin descuentos ni exenciones universitarias.

Instructor: Salvador Cruz Torres 
Saturday, 10/17/2026, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Hood River Center, 1.203
$35 – SIGN UP HERE
(This cost covers up to two participants, for additional participants over one (1) please contact the Community Ed Department, 541.506.6031) 

Homebuyers Education 

This class is designed to help first-time homebuyers learn the basics about the home buying process. Learn the lingo and leave better prepared to successfully complete the home buying process. Course covers: housing decisions, financial preparation, shopping for a home, avoiding fraud in lending, mortgages, closing, and maintaining your investment. Lunch is provided and scholarships are available. For information about available scholarships, contact Columbia Cascade Housing Corp. at (541) 296-3397. Tuition covers up to two participants. Please provide registration information for both. No discounts or waivers.

Instructor: Salvador Cruz Torres 
Saturday, 11/21/2026, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Hood River Center, 1.203
$35 – SIGN UP HERE
(This cost covers up to two participants, for additional participants over one (1) please contact the Community Ed Department, 541.506.6031)  

Pottery (Monday)

Develop or improve your pottery skills by taking this class. Classes are  open to all proficiency levels from beginner to advanced with instruction to match your needs. It is a chance to spread your wings and create in clay with instruction in both wheel throwing and hand building with cone 6 clay and glazes. The first bag of clay is included in your tuition. No discounts or waivers.

Instructor: Chris Bolton
Monday, 9/21/2026 - 11/23/2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm 
The Dalles Campus, 4.130
$200 – SIGN UP HERE

Pottery (Tuesday)

Develop or improve your pottery skills by taking this class. Classes are  open to all proficiency levels from beginner to advanced with instruction to match your needs. It is a chance to spread your wings and create in clay with instruction in both wheel throwing and hand building with cone 6 clay and glazes. The first bag of clay is included in your tuition. No discounts or waivers.

Instructor: Chris Bolton
Tuesday, 9/22/2026 - 11/24/2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm 
The Dalles Campus, 4.130
$200 – SIGN UP HERE

Pottery- Studio

Must be registered for Pottery as well to take the studio session. Studio time to develop your pottery skills to a new level by taking this class! It’s a chance to spread your wings and create what you want. This class is for beginning to advanced potters and covers levels of hand-building and wheel-throwing technique working with cone 6, mid-range clay and glazes with instruction in both. Clay is not included, but can be purchased from the CGCC Bookstore. No discounts or waivers.

Instructor: Chris Bolton
Thursday, 9/24/2026 - 11/19/2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm 
The Dalles Campus, 4.130
$150 – SIGN UP HERE

Property Manager License Exam Prep

Prepare for the Oregon Property Manager License Exam in just seven weeks with this blended course combining weekly interactive Zoom sessions and online home study to meet Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) requirements. You must complete a total of 60 hours of study, divided between the weekly Zoom classes and online coursework. Plan to spend 4–6 hours per week on the online study in addition to attending Tuesday evening classes. This course is approved by the OREA. For more information, contact Stacey at (503) 551-4467 or Stacey@sts.careers. Students should have reliable internet access, a laptop or desktop computer, a webcam and microphone for Zoom sessions, and the ability to scan and send PDFs to the instructor after the final exam.

Instructor: David Stribling 
Tuesday, 10/6/2026 - 11/17/2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm 
Zoom 
$699 –SIGN UP HERE

Real Estate Broker License Exam Prep 

Prepare for the Oregon Real Estate Broker License Exam in just 10 weeks with this blended course combining weekly interactive Zoom sessions and online home study to meet Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) requirements. You must complete a total of 150 hours of study, divided between weekly Zoom classes and online coursework (the Saturday session does not count toward the 150-hour total). Plan to spend 10–15 hours each week on online study in addition to attending Thursday evening classes. The course is approved by the OREA. For more information, contact Stacey at 503-551-4467 or Stacey@sts.careers. Students should have reliable internet access, a laptop or desktop computer, a webcam and microphone for Zoom sessions, and the ability to scan and send PDFs to the instructor after each final exam. Regular classes are held Thursdays from October 1 to December 10, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., with one Saturday session on December 12, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Instructor: Sondra McFeters
Thursday, 10/1/2026 - 12/10/2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm 
Zoom 
$629 – SIGN UP HERE

Documenters Training - Your new civic side hustle 

A free, open-to-the-public training that gets you fully prepared to join Uplift Local's Gorge Documenters team. Documenters are trained and paid to go to local public meetings and take notes. Your notes are edited and fact-checked before being published, and your work forms the backbone of Uplift Local's community news service, which covers Wasco, Hood River, Klickitat and Skamania counties. People who complete this training and pass a short quiz will be ready to take paid Documenter assignments. Pay is $17.25 per hour. It's flexible work; you pick the meetings you want to attend. Documenters also have other free training opportunities to learn additional information and journalism skills. For in-person classes, pizza or pastries are provided! Learn more here: https://upliftlocal.news/columbia-gorge/columbia-gorge-documenters/ 

Instructor: Emily Harris
Wednesday, 10/14/2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm 
Zoom 
FREE – SIGN UP HERE

Documenters Training - Your new civic side hustle 

A free, open-to-the-public training that gets you fully prepared to join Uplift Local's Gorge Documenters team. Documenters are trained and paid to go to local public meetings and take notes. Your notes are edited and fact-checked before being published, and your work forms the backbone of Uplift Local's community news service, which covers Wasco, Hood River, Klickitat and Skamania counties. People who complete this training and pass a short quiz will be ready to take paid Documenter assignments. Pay is $17.25 per hour. It's flexible work; you pick the meetings you want to attend. Documenters also have other free training opportunities to learn additional information and journalism skills. For in-person classes, pizza or pastries are provided! Learn more here: https://upliftlocal.news/columbia-gorge/columbia-gorge-documenters/ 

Instructor: Emily Harris
Saturday, 11/07/2026, 9:30am to 11:30am 
The Dalles Library, Meeting room
FREE – SIGN UP HERE

Documenters Training - Your new civic side hustle 

A free, open-to-the-public training that gets you fully prepared to join Uplift Local's Gorge Documenters team. Documenters are trained and paid to go to local public meetings and take notes. Your notes are edited and fact-checked before being published, and your work forms the backbone of Uplift Local's community news service, which covers Wasco, Hood River, Klickitat and Skamania counties. People who complete this training and pass a short quiz will be ready to take paid Documenter assignments. Pay is $17.25 per hour. It's flexible work; you pick the meetings you want to attend. Documenters also have other free training opportunities to learn additional information and journalism skills. For in-person classes, pizza or pastries are provided! Learn more here: https://upliftlocal.news/columbia-gorge/columbia-gorge-documenters/ 

Instructor: Emily Harris
Thursday, 12/03/2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm 
Zoom 
FREE – SIGN UP HERE

Smart Planning for Today's Retirees 

Smart Planning for Today's Retirees is a practical, education-focused course designed for individuals and couples approaching or in retirement who want greater clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. Participants will learn how the key pieces of retirement planning fit together including income planning, Social Security and pension decisions, investment risk, taxes, healthcare costs, and long-term sustainability using real-world examples and clear, easy-to-understand frameworks. The course emphasizes informed decision making, helping students identify potential gaps, avoid common retirement pitfalls, and understand the trade-offs behind the choices they face. By the end of the course, attendees will have a clearer picture of where they stand and what next steps may be appropriate for their retirement plan.

Instructor: Jesse Coffee
Tuesday, 10/06/2026 - 10/13/2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm 
Zoom 
FREE – SIGN UP HERE

Introduction to Stained Glass

In this single-day workshop you will learn the Tiffany method of creating stained glass art, including how to cut, grind, foil, and solder glass. This workshop is perfect for beginners as well as those who want to brush up on their skills. All equipment and materials are included. No previous experience necessary. Taught by Bethany Kharrazi.
18+

Instructor: Bethany Kharrazi
Saturday, 10/10/2026, 10:00am to 4:00pm 
Hood River Center, 109
$190 – SIGN UP HERE

GHB I Great Highlander Bagpipe I

Have you ever wanted to learn to play bagpipes?  Now is your chance! In this semester students will use the Practice Chanter to learn the basics of grip, scales, fingerings, and tunes, as well as a brief history of bagpipes.  Bagpipers spend from 6 to 12 months on a Practice Chanter before transferring those skills to Bagpipes.  We have practice chanters to loan to students, but you will be encouraged to purchase your own as the course progresses. You have begun the journey!

Instructor: Rory O'Halloran
Wednesday, 9/23/2026 - 12/2/2026, 6:00pm to 7:00pm 
The Dalles Campus, 
$130 – SIGN UP HERE

NRA Pistol Safety 

The NRA Basics of Pistol Safety Course covers pistol safety, handling and responsible firearm ownership for beginners and intermediates.
• Classroom and indoor range are located in the basement of the Mid
Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W 9th St, The Dalles, OR.
• Students will be required to certify to their legal eligibility and
sign a Firearm Release Form.
• Students are responsible for acquiring their own ammunition, and
will be instructed on how to complete this assignment.
• Must attend all four sessions to complete the course.  Emergency
situations considered.
Successful participants will receive a certificate of completion,
which is required to apply for an Oregon Concealed Handgun License.
No discounts or waivers.

Instructor: Kevin MacIntyre
Monday - Thursday, 10/12/2026 - 10/15/2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm 
Mid Columbia Senior Center 
$100 – SIGN UP HERE

Interpretation Training

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Spanish-English interpretation. Participants will explore interpretation strategies, methods, and language-preparation techniques through group learning and practice. The course also covers the use of interpretation technology and equipment.

Instructor: Juan Reyes
Friday, 9/25/2026 - 12/4/2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm 
Hood River Center, 
$100 – SIGN UP HERE