Spring Term 2025
Class cost $0-$130. Pay what you can.
Each person may register for a maximum of 2 classes every season
For question, call: 541-632-3890 or email: education@cmlcenter.org
English Classes
Beginner English Class
LEVEL: Beginner
taught in English
A class for new English speakers. Focus on speaking, reading and listening skills, with an emphasis on vocabulary and introductory conversation.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Melissa Vidaña
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Tuesday 10:00 – 11:30 am
Duration: Apr 8 – June 3
Emerging Beginner
English Class
LEVEL: Beginner
taught in English
A class for new English speakers. Focus on speaking, reading and listening skills, with an emphasis on vocabulary. Similar to the Beginner Class, but specifically for learners with no previous experience with English.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Melissa Vidaña
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Thursday 10:00 – 11:30 am
Duration: Apr 10 – June 5
Pre-Intermediate
English Class
LEVEL: Pre – Intermediate
taught in English
Improve speaking, reading, listening, and conversation skills through fun group work. For English learners who can meet basic communication.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Nanci Sparks
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Wednesday 10:00 – 11:30 am
Duration: Apr 9 – June 4
Pre-Intermediate English Class
LEVEL: Pre – Intermediate
taught in English
Improve speaking, reading, listening, and conversation skills through fun group work. For English learners who can meet basic communication.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Melissa Vidaña
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Wednesday 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Duration: Apr 9 – June 4
Intermediate English Class
LEVEL: Intermediate
TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Learn speaking, reading, listening, writing, grammar and vocabulary with an emphasis on real-life situations like talking to a doctor, handling emergencies, renting or buying a home, and visiting the vet.
Class limit: 15
Teacher: Olha Somak
Room: Online
Time: Wednesday 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Duration: Apr 9 – June 4
Conversation Circles and Language Study
English Conversation Circle
(Beginner / Pre-intermediate)
LEVEL: Beginner / PRE- intermediate
taught in English
Community practice for Advanced Beginner learners. New topics and learning each week. Build friendships while practicing English!
Class limit: 9
Teacher: Samantha Parson
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Monday 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Duration: Apr 7 – June 2
English Conversation Circle Lunch Potluck
(Beginner / Pre-intermediate)
LEVEL: Beginner / PRE- intermediate
taught in English
Community practice for Advanced Beginner learners. New topics and learning each week. Build friendships while practicing English! Class members bring food to share at the potluck lunch.
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Becky Vidrine
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Wednesday 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Duration: Apr 9 – June 4
English Conversation Circle
(Intermediate )
LEVEL: Intermediate
taught in English
Community practice for Intermediate English learners. New topics and learning each week. Build friendships while practicing English!
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Anna Wright
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Tuesday 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Duration: Apr 8 – May 27
English Conversation Circle
(Intermediate)
LEVEL: Intermediate
taught in English
Community practice for Intermediate English learners. New topics and learning each week. Build friendships while practicing English!
If any students need to leave at 60 min, and can’t stay for the entire 90 min, that is ok.
Class limit: 7
Teacher: Marisa Athens
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Thursday 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Dates: Apr 17 – June 5
Beginning French – Story Listening for Adults
LEVEL: all
taught in Français
Learn French through Story Listening, a method that focuses on understanding and enjoying stories. All you need is to comprehend, not memorize or drill grammar. Immerse yourself in compelling stories, and you will naturally learn vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Claire Burand
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Thursday 6:15 – 7:30pm
Dates: Apr 10 – June 5 (no class May 1)
Portuguese Conversation Circle
(All Levels)
LEVEL: all
taught in Português
A casual space to practice Portuguese, build confidence, and connect with others. Come make conversation, make friends, and have fun with the language. Drop in! All levels welcome! Drop-in! No registration required
Teacher: Danlu Yang
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Friday 12:00 – 1:00pm
Dates: Apr 4, May 2, June 6
Italian Conversation Circle
(Intermediate-Advanced)
LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
taught in Italiano
A casual space for intermediate to advanced speakers to practice Italian, build confidence, and connect with others. It’s all about conversation, culture, and having fun with the language.
Drop-in! No registration required.
Class limit: 15
Teacher: Camilla Sartori
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Friday 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Dates: Apr 18, Apr 25, May 9, May 23, June 13
Spanish Conversation Potluck Lunch
(All levels)
LEVEL: all
taught in Español
All-levels Spanish Conversation monthly potluck. Come! Bring and share tastey food y conoce a nuevos amigos conversando en español.
Drop-in! No registration required.
Teacher: Pedro Molina Sanchez
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Saturday 12:00 – 2:00pm
Dates: Apr 12, May 10, June 14
Community Programs
Chinese Martial Arts for
Adults and Teens
LEVEL: ALL
taught in English
Chinese Martial Arts for ages 14+. A holistic and flexible approach to martial arts that combines; Basic Qigong conditioning forms, engaging partner exercises, and practical self defense techniques. All skill levels welcome. Teens must be accompanied by parents or guardians.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Elliot Paulson
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Tuesday/Friday 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Duration: Apr 8 – June 5
Cultivando la Calma
LEVEL: all
taught in Español
¿Quiere llevar la vida con más calma y tranquilidad? En esta clase, aprenderá estrategias para prevenir y manejar la ansiedad, como la meditación y técnicas de respiración, con el fin de cuidar nuestra salud mental. Clase virtual; no se requiere inscripción. Únase a la clase con ese enlace
Class limit: 12
Teacher: Monica Olvera
Room: Online
Time: Tuesday 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Duration: Apr 8 – June 3
Spring Watercolor
LEVEL: ALL
taught in English/ Español
Learn watercolor techniques and experiment with colors and shapes during the bright and blooming season. This class focuses on step-by-step projects designed for beginners. We will practice water control, creating textures, color mixing, and composition while painting spring-themed nature elements like insects, birds, and flowers.
Class limit: 7
Teacher: Camila Godoy
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Friday 10:30 – 12:00 pm
Duration: May 2 – May 30
Kids Programs
Chinese Martial Arts for
Adults and Teens
LEVEL: ALL
taught in English
Chinese Martial Arts for ages 14+. A holistic and flexible approach to martial arts that combines; Basic Qigong conditioning forms, engaging partner exercises, and practical self defense techniques. All skill levels welcome. Teens must be accompanied by parents or guardians.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Elliot Paulson
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Tuesday/Friday 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Duration: Apr 8 – June 5
Paper Mache Character Masks
LEVEL: all
taught in English/Español
Make a paper mache mask based on your favorite character from a book, story, or comic! We will use recycled paper, cardboard, bottles, paint, and more, to build three-dimensional masks and bring to life the characters we love. For kids ages 6-13.
Class limit: 7
Teacher: Judith Ferlini Jiménez
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Thursday 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Duration: Apr 8 – June 3
Beginning French – Story Listening for Kids!
LEVEL: all
taught in Français
For kids ages 8-13 years. Learn French through Story Listening, a method that focuses on understanding and enjoying stories. All you need is to comprehend, not memorize or drill grammar. Immerse yourself in compelling stories, and you will naturally learn vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Claire Burand
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Thursday 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Duration: Apr 10 – June 5 (no class May 1)
Workshops
Masala Vada: A South Indian Cooking Workshop
LEVEL: ALL
taught in English
Masala Vada, also known as chana dal vada and paruppu vadai, is a crispy and flavorful dish in South India. It’s made from dal, onions, and spices and served for teatime, on Diwali and important occasions, and for guests and friends. Come cook and enjoy masala vada together!
$15 materials fee
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Ramya Panneerselvam
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Saturday 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Date: Apr 12
Cook and Eat Lahmacun: Turkish Pizza
LEVEL: all
taught in English/Español
Cook a favorite Turkish dish together and eat the food we prepare! Lahmacun is a thin, crispy flatbread cooked with peppers, tomatos, and fresh herbs and spices. Lunch will contain meat and wheat, and be a bit spicy!
$15 materials fee
Class limit: 7
Teacher: Neşe Gulci, Sercan Gulci
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Saturday 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Date: May 10
How to Get a Job in the USA
LEVEL: ALL
taught in English
This one-day workshop will enable you to enter the US job market confidently and successfully. We will cover resume preparation, job-finding tips, cover letter writing, computer training, interview practice, and US workplace cultural norms. Lunch and childcare provided.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Rachael Fahrenbach
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dates: May 31 or June 7
Elevate Your Language Learning: How to Understand Another Language Well
LEVEL: all
taught in English
This interactive one-day workshop helps participants go beyond basic language skills to truly understand another language in its cultural and contextual depth. Whether you are learning a new language, working as a translator, or simply looking to improve your communication across cultures, this session will provide practical strategies to enhance your comprehension and interpretation skills.
Class limit: 9
Teacher: Danlu Yang
Room: Hybrid (In-person class at CMLC and Online)
Time: Saturday 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Date: May 24
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners and grantors whose generous support makes it possible for us to offer our classes on a sliding scale, ensuring accessibility for everyone.
A special thank you to the Oregon Cultural Trust, United Way of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties, and Dollar General for their invaluable contributions, helping us cover the costs of some of our upcoming classes.
Thank you for your support!