Upcoming classes, workshops in September

Staff Reports

Class is in session, and not only for students in elementary and secondary schools. Classes, workshops and auditions are coming up in September.

Sign up for dance, take a class in painting, learn how to take care of a horse or take classes toward a college degree.

Instruction is offered through the Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department, Western Nevada College and through private instructors.

Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department offers classes for children to seniors.

Information and registration at the recreation office, 1327 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, or at 782-9828.

Kindermusik. Infants to age 7 learn direction, guidance and responsiveness through music.

Kindermusik classes are Wednesdays beginning Sept. 9 at recreation annex. Class times and cost vary for each age group. Information, instructor Shawna Pisciotti, msshawnasmusic@yahoo.com or 265-2191.

Musical theater. Learn how to audition by preparing songs, learning to act and basic movement. Classes are 6-7 p.m. for ages 6-9, 2:45-3:45 p.m. for ages 10 -13 and 4-5 p.m. for age 14 and older, Tuesdays at the Dance Workshop. Cost is $50 per month.

Introduction to horses

Students age 5 to 15 learn about horses, grooming, equipment and hands-on horsemanship. Class is 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 6. Cost is $80 plus $15 material fee.

Jazz/hip hop

Classes include warm-up, stretch, floor techniques and aerobic combination for age 6 through adult at the Dance workshop. Call for class dates and time. Cost is $50 per month, with 10 percent discount offered for families in youth and adult classes.

Ballet

Students age 3 and older learn ballet and develop concentration, imagination, coordination, self-discipline and confidence. Classes held at World Gym.

Call the recreation department for schedule and cost.

Discovery Center

Registration is open for preschool and extended day kindergarten taught by early childhood development and education trained staff. Discovery Center begins Sept. 8. Registration fee is $20. Information, director Cindy Webb, 790-1235.

Ballroom Dance

Learn the fundamentals for the fox trot, swing, waltz and Latin dances. Class is Friday for ages 10 and older. Cost is $80 per couple.

Scrapbooking

Bring plenty of photos for a day of scrapbooking with instructor Jackie Gordon. Tools available. Class is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at Gardnerville Elementary School. Cost is $10.

Concealed weapon

certification

Course meets and exceeds Nevada State concealed weapon certification requirements. Class is Sept. 16, 18 and 19 and includes safety and live fire drills at the shooting range. Cost is $90 plus an additional $10 insurance fee.

Yoga

Yoga focuses on the body, mind and spirit with concentration on control, stretching and breathing. Class is 9:30-11 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at the recreation annex building. Bring an exercise mat. Cost is $40 per month.

WNC classes begin Monday

Classes begin Aug. 31 at Western Nevada College. Douglas residents don't have to commute to earn a college degree this fall. Western Nevada College offers classes at the Douglas campus on Bently Parkway in Minden, and more courses are available online. Students are encouraged to work with an academic counselor to plan a schedule that fits their needs.

WNC provides classes in criminal justice, education, accounting and welding. Students may apply online and sign up for classes at www.wnc.edu

The Douglas campus has courses in biology, math, business, English, education and economics that can be part of two or four-year degrees.

For job skills, WNC Douglas offers bookkeeping and financial accounting courses on campus, and six more sections are offered online, including an introduction to QuickBooks and managerial accounting. Four business classes are offered on campus and five are offered online. Those aspiring to a law enforcement career can get a jump on a calling that is always in demand. Western offers nine courses in criminal justice at the Douglas campus, including four in a traditional classroom setting and five online.

Those who want to express their creative side have a choice of five craft classes. Students who want to enhance their college success can enroll in Reading Improvement on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.

New students need to fill out a short form available by clicking on "Apply Now!" on the college's home page. Make appointments counselors at 782-2413.

Try out for a comedy or musical

Auditions are the first week of September for Pau-Wa-Lu Players Productions of "Usher, a totally teen comedy" and "Scrooge, the musical."

Students in grades 7-9 are eligible for the production of "Usher, a totally teen comedy." Auditions are 3-5 p.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School. Memorize a one-minute monologue. Rehearsals are at 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Sept. 8. Performances are Oct. 23-25. 

All ages are eligible for the production of "Scrooge, the musical." If you ever wanted to perform, this is your chance. Auditions are Sept. 3 and 4, at 3-5 p.m. for students and 7-9 p.m. for adults. Prepare a one-minute song with accompaniment. Rehearsal schedules and cast list posted by Sept. 7. Performance dates are Dec. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13. 

For help with monologue and karaoke sites, e-mail rgarrett@dcsd.k12.nv.us

Information about auditions or about becoming a tech for the productions at toadinc@gmail.com or (775) 247-2884. 

Watercolor and drawing classes offered

Painting classes

Artist Reiko Hervin offers drawing and watercolor classes from September to November at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension conference room, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.

Each beginning, intermediate or advanced level class includes 30 minutes of still-life drawing and two hours of watercolor painting and critique.

Beginning class A: Step-by-step for the absolute beginner, 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays, beginning Sept. 10.

Intermediate class B: For less than three years' painting experience, 1-3:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Sept. 10.

Advanced class C: For advanced amateurs with more than five years' painting experience, 1-3:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 3.

Fees are $140 for six classes. Register by Aug. 29 by contacting Reiko Hervin at reikodreamart@gmail.com or (775) 465-1163. View Hervin's work at www.ReikoHervin.com

Fall dance classes

The Performing Arts Project of Northern Nevada, 2556 Precision Drive, Suite E, Minden, offers registration for fall classes in ballet, hip-hop, tumbling, pre-dance, Mommy & Me, jazz, couples, musical theater, drama and tap. Register at cassiebrock@aol.com or 267-4446.

Dance lessons

Country western dance lessons offered Wednesdays at the Genoa Town Hall. Beginner class at 7 p.m. Intermediate instruction and open dancing until 9:30 p.m. Information, Tom or Donna, 783-0910.

Square dance classes

Beginner square dance classes presented by Larry Ward begin with a free class on Sept. 29 in the Genoa Town Hall. Registration is Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27. Classes are 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost is $5 per person. Dance workshops are 8-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Information, (775) 461-0474.

Carson City dance classes

Registration is Sept. 13, 20, 27 for beginner square dance classes for fourth- and fifth-graders. Classes are 6-7:30 p.m. Sundays. Cost is $4 per person, per class.

Registration is Sept. 13, 20, 27 for high school ballroom dancing. Classes are 7:30-9 p.m. Sundays. Cost is $6 per person.

Registration is Sept. 14, 21, 28 for beginner adult ballroom dancing classes in swing, cha-cha, waltz, Texas two-step, tango, salsa, fox trot. Classes are 7:15-9:15 p.m. Mondays. Cost is $8 each class.

All classes are at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 Carson St., Carson City. Information, Larry Ward, (775) 461-0474.

September at Sorensen's

Sorensen's Resort in Hope Valley plans art and hiking events in September. Sorensen's Resort is east of the junction of highways 88 and 89 in Hope Valley.

To register and for information on lodging specials, contact John Brissenden at (800) 423-9949 or (530) 694-2203 or www.sorensensresort.com

Sierra photography workshop with nature photographer Terry Nathan, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19. Cost is $50 for lodging guests or $75 for non-lodging guests. Information, www.terrynathanphoto.com

Hope Valley watercolor workshop with "Lady" Jill Mueller, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 21-25. Cost, $325 lodging guests or $395 nonlodging guests. Information, www.ladyjill.com

Emigrant Trail Tour with historian Frank Tortorich, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21. Cost, $50 lodging guests or $70 nonlodging guests, includes lunch.

Sketching in the Sierra with naturalist and artist John "Jack" Muir Laws on Sept. 27. Cost, $50 lodging guests or 75 nonguests, includes lunch. Information, www.johnmuirlaws.com