Catch on fast this fall
October is the perfect time to fall into learning as the Oregon Coast Community College returns to providing in-person opportunities to learn from some of the coast’s most interesting locals and guest lecturers.
Classes like the following sample will get you on your way to learning a new language or a new skill or even taking a deep dive into the ecosystem of this special area.
Conversational German
If attending OktoberCrest at the Beachcrest Brewing Company, featured on page 8, inspires you to get more Bavarian, instructor Katja Mueller will help you learn and practice more words than bier, stein and prost.
As a matter of fact, Mueller is prepared to give you the words and phrases to get you comfortably through a vacation in Germany. Upon completion of the 10-class series, you will be able to navigate all aspects of travel including ordering food, shopping and engaging in simple conversations.
Monday, Oct. 4, through Dec. 6, 5:30 to 7 pm, Newport Campus • $95
Fly Tying & Fly Fishing
Are you intrigued by the fact that every third vehicle on the coast in fall seems to have a boat attached to it? Have you always been curious about the appeal of fishing? Experienced fly tyer and fly fisher Sener Otrugman can get you hooked on the sport in this hands-on class that will teach you how to catch a fish, even if you don’t have a boat.
Learn how to assemble feathers and furs on hooks and the subtle art of casting. Solve the riddle of when, where and how to use which fly patterns. Use the starter tools and materials on loan from Central Coast Fly Fishers, then get expert help choosing your own gear.
Monday, Oct. 4, through Nov. 22, 3:30 to 5:30 pm, Lincoln City • $35 plus a $10 materials fee
Cooking with Steve: Oregon Oysters
Don’t miss your chance to get into the only fall class with Chef Steve Sprague that is not already full. Chef Steve will prepare a meal at the Lincoln City Cultural Center of fried oyster po-boys with Cajun remoulade, sole a la grenobloise and oysters on the half-shell with Szechuan peppercorn mignonette.
Sit back and watch as he prepares this fantastic seafood selection but feel free to ask questions during the session. There will also be some taste testing at the end.
Thursday, Oct. 28, 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Lincoln City Cultural Center • $20
Surf’s Up! Mosaic exterior art mosaic
Paddle into the art of mosaic with this mini surfboard-shaped sign workshop. Popular mosaic artist Joanne Daschel will guide beginners through a basic design and assists ambitious students who are ready to include up to four house numbers as part of the design.
Learn about exterior mosaic techniques and materials and how to use a simple glass-cutting tool. Projects will be grouted in class during the second session. Templates, all materials and tools provided.
Saturday, Oct. 16, from 9 am to 2 pm and Saturday, Oct 23, from 10 am to noon Lincoln City • $155
Watersheds, Water Quality and Salmon
Get an intimate tour of our coastal watersheds and the fish that call them home in this introductory lecture and field trip series that will draw from the expertise of three lecturers, culminating with a tour of some local watershed restoration sites.
Learn about the interplay between streams, forests and other landscapes, and how those interactions affect water quality and life below the surface.
The course is aimed at newcomers and all parties interested in learning more about our local ecology and the needs and efforts to protect it.
Thursday, Oct. 7, through Saturday, Oct. 23, Lincoln City • $60
• Watershed introduction, stream and riparian interconnectedness
An overview with a focus on stream hydrology and its interactions with the adjacent riparian areas of the stream banks, led by Derek Godwin, OSU Extension Watershed Management.
Thursday, Oct. 7, 6 to 8 pm.
• Measuring Water Quality & Water Quantity in Coastal Ecosystems
Paul Robertson, MSc, Salmon Drift Creek Watershed Council, will provide a basic overview of primary water quality parameters and demonstrate the methods used in the field and in the lab to determine dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, temperature, turbidity, bacteria and flow.
Thursday, Oct. 14, 6 to 8 pm.
• Anadromous species of fish in coastal Oregon and their habitats
Dr. Guillermo Giannico, OSU Extension Fisheries Specialist, will cover life histories of Pacific salmon, trout and lamprey species distributions along the Oregon Coast and their habitat components.
Thursday, Oct. 21, 6 to 8 pm.
• Field Trip
Class will visit restoration sites in the Salmon Drift Creek Watershed Boundary, rounding out the classroom learnings.
Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 am to 1 pm.
For more information, go to oregoncoast.edu/communityed/