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I suggest using this thread as a way of posting workshops, classes, seminars, etc. that people may be interested in taking. I'll go first.

I do nonprofit fundraising and found the following class through the University of Montana to be the most beneficial. (I took several through their Professional Nonprofit Administration Program.) It's coming up again...

To many, nonprofit professionals and others, strategic planning is a scary and mysterious concept, but it doesn't have to be. De-mystify the process and help your nonprofit tackle the future coherently by participating in this course, offered as part of the University of Montana's Online Professional Certificate Program in Nonprofit Administration, developed in partnership with the Montana Nonprofit Association. This course highlights the importance of leadership for realizing an organization's fullest potential. It also introduces strategic planning--a process by which staff members can bring their shared vision of success into being. The reading assignments are designed to increase knowledge of strategic planning and leadership, and the writing assignments are designed to build personal skill and confidence by asking you to draft a brief strategic plan.

Instructor: Jesse Munro, Adjunct Instructor in Political Science at The University of Montana.

Registration deadline:            September 15, 2010

To learn more or to access the online registration, please follow this link:
http://www.umt.edu/xls/pds/programs/nonprofit/default.aspx


Laura Fellin, Operations Manager
Office for Civic Engagement
The University of Montana
Davidson Honors College 015
Missoula, MT  59812

Office Hours: M - F (9am - 1pm)

406.243.2586
406.243.2579 fax
http://www.dhc.umt.edu/oce

I can't say enough about The Lifelong Learning Center over on Curtis Street.  While I haven't attended any of the classes myself, I know quite a few people who have been able to attend classes there for free through a vocational rehabilitation program.  Even if you pay out of pocket, the skills you can learn there can help anyone in any career. 

A great example of this is my Mother.  She didn't work for about 30 years and only had basic CNA skills but after a few classes at the Lifelong Learning Center, she knew she could handle a more intense year at the Missoula Vo-tech.  She's now an LPN and loves what she does.  It wouldn't have been possible without that place.

Recycled Arts & Crafts-  "Spirit Dolls/ Wish Bottles - By Donation Class"
Sat. Sept. 11th 
from 1:30pm to 5:30pm
                @
Eternal Springs healing Center
180 South Third Street West Above Meadowsweet Herbs
Missoula MT.

PLEASE CALL ON FRIDAY & LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING SO WE CAN BRING ENOUGH SUPPLIES.
Call 406-225-8504
Based on feedback from "you" the public we will be scaling down our price for this class creating a two level payment system (donation or $18 Fee).

BACKYARD COMPOSTING BASICS WORKSHOP

Saturday, September 11
1:00-3:00 PM @ MUD
Instructor: Stan Wilson (Skills Tour/Permibus -  www.permibus.org)

Having taught permiculture techniques for years, Stan has plenty of first-hand experience with composting, and explaining how it works to others. In this workshop, we will cover lasagna-style composting, vermicomposting & integrating chickens into composting systems. Participants will gain hands-on experience building a layered compost pile using readily available, every day components like straw, leaves & lawn clippings, and vegetable waste, all contained in a simple wire frame.

This will be a great opportunity to learn how easy and low-maintenance composting can be, even if you have limited space. It will also be an excellent opportunity to ask lots of questions of a composter with expert knowledge of composting in western MT.

Pre-registration encouraged!  Register online, call 721-7513 or email info@mudproject.org.  $10 MUD members/$20 non-members; scholarships are available. Contact MUD office for scholarship information.

Osher Lifelong Learning Courses open for registration today (Sep 20)!
8:00 AM    University of Montana

Description:
Courses at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Montana (MOLLI) are now open for registration. MOLLI offers a diverse collection of non-credit short courses for individuals over age 50 who love to learn. This term features exciting courses on a variety of topics, from politics, to art, to science. Come support lifelong learning!
Fall 2010 term will begin September 30th, 2010. You may register at any time.
A MOLLI membership is $20.00 and courses are $60.
For more information please call, email, or visit us.
We have a Fall Special! 2 courses for $100!


Age Group: Seniors
Venue: University of Montana
Address: Todd Building 32 Campus Dr Missoula, MT 59812
Phone: 406-243-2905

The Missoula Art Museum offers an Open Figure Drawing for Adults Non-instructed, 6-8 PM, $5/7 This ongoing session provides artists an opportunity to draw from a live model in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Participants must be 18 years or older.

Does anyone know of something like this that has instruction offered? I looked at the other classes the Museum offers (listed here: http://www.missoulaartmuseum.org/index.php/fuseaction/participate.artClasses.htm) and the closest one I could find is Observational Drawing (six week course, $85), but I was looking for something that is drop in. Any recommendations?