Fall Term 2024
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 Language Learning Programs
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: Thursdays 10 – 11:30 am
Duration: Sept 19 – Nov 21
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: Tuesdays 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Duration: Sept 17 – Nov 19
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: Wednesdays 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Duration: Sept 18 – Nov 6
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: Wednesdays 6:00 pm –
7:30 pm
Duration: Sept 18 – Nov 20
Intermediate English Class
LEVEL: Intermediate
TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
English class for Intermediate level. Learn speaking, reading, listening, writing, grammar and vocabulary.
Class limit: 15
Teacher: Olha Somak
Room: Online
Time: Tuesdays 12:00 pm –
1:30 pm
Duration: Sept 17 – Nov 19
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: 8
Teacher: Anya Ballinger
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Mondays 5:15 – 6:15 pm
Duration: Sept 16 – Oct 21
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: 10
Teacher: Melissa Vidaña
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Wednesdays 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Duration: Sept 18 – Nov 20
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: 10
Teacher: Marisa Athens
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Thursdays 1 – 2pm
Duration: Sept 26 – Nov 14
Community Programs
Make-Your-Own
Sketchbook and Drawing Class
LEVEL: ALL
taught in English
$10 material fee
First, we’ll make a sketchbook using recycled materials. Then, we’ll do some urban sketching on the Oregon State campus. You’ll practice drawing skills and have fun sketching together in indoor settings.
Class limit: 6
Teacher: Tara Kate
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Thursdays 3:30 – 5pm
Duration: Oct 3 – Oct 24
Chinese Martial Arts
LEVEL: all
taught in English
Chinese Martial Arts for ages 14-105. 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.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Elliot Paulson
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Fridays 4:45 – 5:45 pm
Duration: Sept 20 – Oct 22
Manejando el Estrés
LEVEL: ALL
taught in Español
¿Quieres llevar la vida con más calma y tranquilidad emocional? En esta clase, aprenderás estrategias para prevenir y manejar el estrés, como la meditación y la atención compasiva, con el fin de cuidar nuestra salud mental.
Class limit: 12
Teacher: Monica Olvera
Room: Online
Time: Tuesdays 7 – 8pm
Duration: Sep 17 – Nov 12
Mexican Salsa & Sauce Cooking
LEVEL: all
taught in English/Español
$35 material fee
Explore the different salsas and sauces used in the instructor’s Mexican household. We’ll make one sauce per week of different bases– tomato, chili, and tomatillo!– and some will be fresh, cooked, and fried. Snack time with the prepared sauces included in each class.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Joshua Flores
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Tuesdays 3:30 – 5pm
Dates: Oct 15 – Nov 5
Kids Programs
Art lab
LEVEL: ALL
taught in English
Mixed-media art class for kids ages 9-12. Learn to draw, observe shapes, and paint with color mixtures observable in nature with acrylic paint technique.
Class limit: 7
Teacher: Judith Ferlini Jiménez
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Thursday 4 – 5:30pm
Duration: Sept 19 – Oct 21
Recycled Art Masks
LEVEL: all
taught in English
Develop a character mask using recycled paper, cardboard, bottles, and more! We will make three-dimensional paper mache mask, learn how to use acrylic paint on a textured surface, and add details to your mask with recycled materials. For kids ages 6-10.
Class limit: 7
Teacher: Judith Ferlini Jiménez
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Wednesday 4 – 5:30pm
Duration: Sept 18 – Oct 20
Egyptian Hieroglyphics and Mythology
LEVEL: all
taught in English
Learn the basics of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and mythology! We can write our own stories using hieroglyphics, illustrations, and maybe our homemade quills based on texts like The Book of the Dead. The class will combine reading, storytelling, myth, and art to bring ancient Egypt to life. Ages 8-13 years.
Class limit: 9
Teacher: Cat Buoncore
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Tuesday 4 – 5:30 pm
Duration: Oct 1 – Oct 29
Chinese Martial Arts
for Kids
LEVEL: kids
taught in English
Chinese Martial Arts class for youth ages 8-13. A holistic and flexible approach to martial arts that combines; Basic Qigong conditioning forms, engaging partner exercises, and practical self defense techniques.
Class limit: 12
Teacher: Elliot Paulson
Room: In-person class at CMLC
Time: Fridays 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Duration: Sept 20 – Oct 22
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