Featured Class
Bird Watching - Breeding Birds
Explore different areas of Sonoma County while learning about the local bird life. Summer is the season when our local resident birds have set up nests and the young fledglings are out. Wednesday evening’s class introduction (June 20, 2012) will be a slide presentation of resident birds, their songs and habitat. Then, Sunday mornings we meet at the Community Center, travel together to a new location where we will be sure to find exciting birds! Bring binoculars, field guide, layered clothing, comfortable shoes, water and lunch.
6/20
Wed, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
6/24 - 7/15
Sun, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Our Next Event
Tribal Fest 2012
May 16 - May 20, 2012
Aloha, and welcome to Tribal Fest™ 12: "The Year of the Unicorn!"
Dates this year are May 16-20, 2012. From what we are hearing, this will be a very magical year! So don your unicorn horn and come on out to join us.
Visit blacksheepbellydance.com for full Tribal Fest info, schedule & registration.
Young Adult Classes
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Belly Dance
Students will learn basic moves and isolations in a fun and supportive atmosphere as well as dance combinations, finger cymbals and veils.
Beginning : 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Intermediate: 7:45 - 8:45pm
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Bird Watching - Breeding Birds
Explore different areas of Sonoma County while learning about the local bird life. Summer is the season when our local resident birds have set up nests and the young fledglings are out. Wednesday evening’s class introduction (June 20, 2012) will be a slide presentation of resident birds, their songs and habitat. Then, Sunday mornings we meet at the Community Center, travel together to a new location where we will be sure to find exciting birds! Bring binoculars, field guide, layered clothing, comfortable shoes, water and lunch.
Orientation: 6/20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Field Trips: 6/24 - 7/15, 7:30am - 12:30pm
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Bird Watching - Shore Birds
Every August, thousands of shorebirds descend from their northerly Arctic breeding grounds and pass through the marshes of Coastal California. Learn how to recognize Long-Billed Curlews, Black Oystercatchers, Least Sandpipers, and many more shorebirds. Wednesday evening’s class introduction (August 1, 2012) will be a slide presentation of shorebirds we will most likely encounter.
Then we will meet every Sunday morning at the Community Center and travel together to a new location where we will be sure to find exciting birds! Bring binoculars, field guide, layered clothing, comfortable shoes, water and lunch.Orientation: 8/1, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Field Trips: 8/5 - 8/19, 8:30 - 1:30pm
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Community Acupuncture
Community–style Acupuncture. Please wear comfortable clothing that easily rolls up over knees and elbows. Acupuncture is performed in group setting. All ages and conditions welcome.
Ongoing: 1:00 - 3:00pm
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CPR for BLS Healthcare Providers - AHA Certification
Are you a nurse, lifeguard, medical assistant or in the health field and need to either get your BLS CPR certification or renew your certification?
This CPR class is for Healthcare Providers and Professional Rescuers. The course covers Core Material such as Adult and Pediatric CPR (including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask), Foreign-Body airway obstruction, and Automated External Defibrillation.
5/16/12, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
6/27/12, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
7/25/12, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
8/9/12, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
...Learn More about CPR for BLS Healthcare Providers - AHA Certification
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CPR for Adult, Children & Infants
Have you ever wondered what you would do if your child stopped breathing or your husband had a heart attack or your neighbor choked on a piece of meat? Every second counts. Without CPR only eight percent of people who suffer a cardiac arrest outside the hospital survive. Take this fun, hands–on CPR class and be prepared. Learn to use an AED (Automatic External Defi bulator). Participants will receive a 2 year AHA Adult, Child and Infant CPR certificate. Register with instructor.
5/15/12, 6pm - 9pm
6/27/12, 6pm - 9pm
7/25/12, 6pm - 9pm
8/6/12, 6pm - 9pm
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Daoist Meditation
Shifu Michael’s approach to meditation incorporates the Daoist/Buddhist practice of zuowang, or “sitting in forgetfulness or oblivion”. This meditation class will be structured around brief Qigong warm-up exercises and a brief period of circle walking between two 20 minute sittings. Class is recommended for beginners through advanced meditators. If you have a meditation cushion please bring it. Chairs are available.
Michael teaches Qigong and Daoism internationally and has distance students around the world. His articles on meditation are on his web page: www.dragongateqigong.com.Ongoing: 6:15 - 7:15pm
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Digital Field Photography
How to compose better photographs
Break through your barriers into a new realm of creating great photographs! This 2 day intensive workshop focuses on maximizing your environment for more dynamic and intriguing images infusing content, composition, natural & ambient light. Become more comfortable with your camera as you learn how to hone your ability to see compositions and light quality in existing environments. Not a beginner course-students must already know the basic fundamentals of photography and have their own camera. Bring camera and manual.
Digital Field Photography: 6/9 - 6/10, 10:00 - 6:00pm
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Digital Field Photography - Utilizing Natural Light
Utilizing Natural Light
This 2 day intensive workshop focuses on refining your ability to recognize and utilize available light ~ giving you consistent control over the feeling, and meaning of your images. This is not a beginner course ~ Students must already know the basic fundamentals of photography, and have their own camera. Workshop is kept small to facilitate individualized attention.
8/11 - 8/12, 10am - 6pm
...Learn More about Digital Field Photography - Utilizing Natural Light
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Evening Social Dance
Ages: Teens (15+) & Adults
Learn to dance well with style! Share the joy of partner dancing; coordinate your movement, steps, rhythm, and style. Dance better than you ever dreamed!Session 1: Swing: 6/6 - 6/27, 7:15-8:15pm
Session 2: Salsa: 7/11 - 8/1, 7:15-8:15pm
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Guitar Workshop : Jamming
Express yourself! Learn to improvise to folk, rock, blues, and bluegrass. Techniques, tricks and strategies for intermediate and advanced guitarists.
Summer Session: 6/12 - 7/17, 7:30 - 9:00pm
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Guitar Workshop: Tunings
Explore the tunings behind Blues, Hawaiian Slack Key, Celtic, and other fold styles. Learn drop D, drop C, open D, open G, DADGAD, and more. Int/Adv.
Summer Session: 6/12 - 7/17, 7:30 - 9:30pm
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Intermediate Photoshop
Optimize Your Digital Imagery
In this 2 day intensive workshop learn the best techniques for image enhancing, retouching, color management and more. The first day is dedicated to learning the techniques, the second to practice and individualized attention. Students must each bring their own laptops, images to work with, and have basic computer and Photoshop skills.
Intermediate Photoshop: 7/14 - 7/15, 10am - 6pm
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Sebastopol Lyme Support Group & Advocacy - Tick Talk Tuesday
Lyme disease is at epidemic levels in Sonoma County. Join us in supporting one another, sharing medical treatment information, diet and lifestyle strategies, as well as raising awareness through education about this often misdiagnosed infection spread by tick bites. Scent free, cell phone free please. For more info contact Linda at 824–8417.
Ongoing: 3:00-5:00pm
...Learn More about Sebastopol Lyme Support Group & Advocacy - Tick Talk Tuesday
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Self Defense for Women
Ages: Teens (13 +) & Adults
This class is designed to empower women of all ages. Students will learn to understand the criminal mindset, employ situational awareness & safety tips, utilize anatomy & vital target locations, practice on a life-like training dummy & learn self-defense techniques for use in practical real-life situations. Wear tennis shoes & loose clothing. Bring a purse, umbrella or anything that you would normally carry.
6/23 & 6/30, 10:30 - 1pm
7/9 & 7/16, 6 - 8:30pm
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Traditional Congolese Dance
Enjoy a spiritually uplifting tradtional dance class from the heart of the Congo! A physical aerobic workout linking the body and soul. Children accompanied by an adult welcome. Drummers welcome. Class begins June 4.
Mondays, 5:30pm - 7pm
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Zumba
Ages: Teens & Adults
Come dance to captivating Latin and International beats! All levels are welcome! Enjoy this perfect combination of dance and fi tness moves that draw from merengue, hip-hop, salsa, swing, Bollywood, cumbia, country, reggaeton, to name a few. Our zumba instructors bring a wealth of experience to help you achieve your health goals while having fun! Wear comfortable clothes and workout shoes.
Zumba with Dusty
Sun at 8:30 am Russian Room
Mon at 7:15 pm Main Hall through June 18
Thur at 7:15 pm Annex/Main starting June 21
Zumba with Mary
Wed at 7:15pm Russain Room
