This Comet Walk will focus on fire adapted ponderosa pine forests and how we need to better adapt to the fire-prone forest rather than the forest adapting to us. We'll discuss hazardous fuels reductions around properties, and home hardening techniques. 

Mark Adams will be leading this Comet Walk. He worked as a Hotshot for 24 years on the Coconino National Forest, working on three crews: Blue Ridge, Mormon Lake and Flagstaff Hotshots. He also served as the Superintendent of the Flagstaff Hotshots and the Blue Ridge Hotshots. He now works for the City of Flagstaff in the Flagstaff Fire Department as a Wildland Community Risk Reduction Specialist.

Information and directions for the meeting location will be provided once registration is complete.

This course is a fast, easy way for the nontechnical user to get comfortable using free AI tools to increase their business or personal productivity and creativity.

You need a laptop you can bring to class and you need to be comfortable using it. The course will take you from zero knowledge of how to create “prompts”–simple text instructions to an AI service–to an intermediate level of prompt expertise by the end of the course.

You will find that you don't need to be a great writer, designer, or marketer to create a solid business plan or marketing campaign. You don't have to be "artistic" or "super-creative" to make great social media posts or a create a fun, illustrated storybook for your child or grandchild.

Learning to prompt will open a whole new world of self-expression and a greater ability connect with others. You will be able to:

1) Boost your work or school productivity

2) Learn a new language or other skill more quickly

3) Easily explore new frontiers in art, design, and creative writing

The course includes a free ebook with examples, customizable prompting templates, helpful tips, and info on additional AI services and resources.

Class meets Tuesdays & Wednesdays, June 4, 5, 11, 12 from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

 Ariel Strong is a techie who loves to introduce nontechnical folks to all of the fun and creative possibilities that breakthroughs in computing have made possible in recent years. She has worked in the field of software engineering since the early 1990s, and for the last seven years, has been specifically focused on Data Analytics and AI.

Ariel owns two businesses that utilize AI: Flagstaff Design and Marketing, a web services company, and FireFlight, a fire prevention and mitigation company. FireFlight uses advanced drone imaging techniques in combination with AI to provide home and business owners with straightforward, site-specific action plans to protect their health, safety, and property from the threats of wildfire.

Learn to keep your mountain bike in great working condition so you don’t get stuck out on the trail. In this class you’ll learn essential mountain bike repair skills for trail side repairs and what tools you should carry, to make sure you get home safely! Topics will include:

• Bicycle fitting and setup
• Bicycle check-over and diagnosis
• Bicycle lubrication
• Repairing and installing tires and tubes
• Shifting repair and adjustment
• Brake repair and adjustment
• Bicycle upgrades
• Helmet fitting
• Building an essential tool kit

Participants should bring to class:

• Mountain bike
• Helmet
• Bicycle specific multi-tool and tire levers (these can be added to your registration when you check out, for an additional fee; or you can buy them locally at any bike shop in town.)
• Other tools if desired
• No repair parts will be provided
• Lunch and/or snacks!

This class is limited to only 12 participants...reserve your spot soon!

Vance Peterson has been an avid bike rider for over 30 years. While his riding experience includes many disciplines, Vance specializes in technical mountain bike riding. Professionally, he is a former bicycle mechanic, and is a Certified BICP Mountain Bike Skills Instructor. Vance is also a faculty member in CCC’s Construction Technology Program where he teaches courses on electrical systems, solar home design, blueprint reading, estimating, any many more subjects. With his teaching skills, mechanical knowledge, and passion for mountain bikes, this is a class that will give you the skills you need to keep your bike in great condition and ready for your next ride!

Saturday, June 8; 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

This DIY course will cover the most common plumbing problems encountered around the house and how to fix them, as well as simple installations of new parts for improvements. You’ll learn about maintenance and repair for dripping faucets, sinks, aerators, common toilet problems and solutions, supply lines, clogs and leaks in drain pipes. We’ll cover what essential tools you’ll need to complete the job and how to use them safely, and also knowing when to call a professional. This class will be held at CCC’s Construction Technology Lab on the Fourth Street Campus.

This class is limited to only 12 participants...reserve your spot soon!

Instructor Ken Myers leads CCC Construction Technology Program. He teaches classes in construction supervision, carpentry, plumbing and electrical. He runs CCC’s construction lab and maintains all associated tools and equipment.

Class meets Monday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 11; 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

This DIY course will cover common electrical maintenance and improvements you can do around the house and how to do it safely.  You’ll learn about switches, outlets, lights and more. We’ll cover what essential tools you’ll need to complete the job and how to use them safely, and also knowing when to call a professional. This class will be held at CCC’s Construction Technology Lab on the Fourth Street Campus.

This class is limited to only 12 participants...reserve your spot soon!

Instructor Vance Peterson is a faculty member in CCC’s Construction Technology Program where he teaches courses on electrical systems, solar home design, blueprint reading, estimating, any many more subjects. Before teaching at CCC he spent 25 years as a residential and commercial general contractor, and 3 years as a Building Inspector and Building Plans Examiner for the City of Flagstaff.

Class meets Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13; 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

This DIY course will cover common power tools for use on projects around the house, such as skill saw, sander, drill and more. You will learn about uses, safety, maintenance, inspection, cordless, and how to change power cord, and more!

This class is limited to only 12 participants...reserve your spot soon!

Instructor Vance Peterson is a faculty member in CCC’s Construction Technology Program where he teaches courses on electrical systems, solar home design, blueprint reading, estimating, any many more subjects. Before teaching at CCC he spent 25 years as a residential and commercial general contractor, and 3 years as a Building Inspector and Building Plans Examiner for the City of Flagstaff.

Class meets Monday, June 24 and Tuesday, June 25; 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

This DIY course will cover common carpentry maintenance and improvements you can do around the house and how to do it safely.  You’ll learn about fixing doors, cabinets, wood drawers and shelves, and more. We’ll cover what essential tools you’ll need to complete the job and how to use them safely, and also knowing when to call a professional. This class will be held at CCC’s Construction Technology Lab on the Fourth Street Campus.

This class is limited to only 12 participants...reserve your spot soon!

Instructor Ken Myers leads CCC Construction Technology Program. He teaches classes in construction supervision, carpentry, plumbing and electrical. He runs CCC’s construction lab and maintains all associated tools and equipment.

Class meets Wednesday, June 26 and Thursday, June 27; 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Learn and practice strategies to jumpstart your creative process, whether you are just starting out with artistic expression, experiencing art block, or want to rejuvenate your journey of self-development. 

This is a five week class in CCC's art studio for personal creative development- balancing art methods/ tools and individualized creative expression. We will create Mandalas, Collage Cards, Art Journal pages, and Ensos as methods of calming, reflection, creative meditation, and self-definition. You will also learn techniques for centering and focusing to find and harness the flow in your creative process. 

Dr. Michelle Gray has over 40 years of experience working in Expressive Arts and Coaching. She has recently retired from her Depth Psychology and Marriage and Family practices, and is now focusing on providing Authentic Path and Journey Coaching to those making transitions (retirement, kids launching, divorce, new career, new environs).  Michelle is a Professional Certified Coach accredited by the International Coaching Federation, the Gold Standard for Coaches. She is also a working artist and a Grantee of ART-X, Flagstaff's Premier Art Festival.  Her current Installation "Dreamscapes Unveiled"  will be featured at the Open Doors Art Studio through June, with talks/workshops held throughout the city of Flagstaff.  Learn more about Michelle here:  https://www.drmichellegray.com/