Social Security is an extremely complex pension system with numerous rules and nuances. It is not necessarily the job of the Social Security Administration to help you decide upon the best strategy for you and your family; they generally just do what you tell them without providing you with advice. This class will educate you on the potential benefits of deferring your Social Security and also provide claiming strategies for those of you who are married, divorced, or widowed. You'll also learn how to avoid costly mistakes and how to maximize your benefit. Jess Ryan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®.

If you are interested in adding native plants to your landscape then this class is for you. No gardening experience required! The class will focus on how how to get started with nativescaping in Laramie County including; site preparation options, plant selections that will meet your goals, where to source natives plants or seed and more. Participants will receive an annotated "source" handout.

The goal of this course is to develop the students' basic knowledge, skills and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family. The course will also provide information on the law-abiding citizen's right to self-defense. Students must provide their own .38 caliber or larger (non-magnum) center-fire handguns and 200 rounds of ammunition. Ammunition must be factory-loaded, full metal jacket design (no reloads). Continued participation in this class will require a student to demonstrate safe handling skills and complete a shooting proficiency evaluation with his/her handgun during the first-class session. Students must present proof of participation (a signed certificate of completion) in either the LCCC/LCSD Basic Pistol Course or the NRA Basic Pistol Course on the first night of class. Any firearms brought to the course will be unloaded prior to entering the LCSD Building. Ammunition and firearms must be carried in separate containers. In order to participate in this course, participants must pass a criminal background check run by the Sheriff's Department. Students must be law-abiding residents of the United States, 21 years of age or older and agree to adhere to the LCCC student code of conduct while attending class.

This interactive course is designed to prepare young teens for safe and responsible babysitting. Students 12-15 years old will gain confidence and practical skills to care for children of all ages, with a special focus on infants and toddlers. Topics include safe feeding techniques for infants, proper diaper changing and hygiene, understanding child development stages, and simple first aid essentials every babysitter should know. Participants will also explore fun, age-appropriate activities for toddlers and preschoolers that encourage creativity and engagement. By the end of the class, students will be equipped with the knowledge and hands-on practice to provide dependable, nurturing care for children while building trust with parents.

Do you have an old computer laying around? As long as it turns on, and has a USB port, you can make it new again. If you're looking to make the old new, need a great computer for college, or simply want to learn how to install Linux, this is your kind of class. This is not just talk, make sure you bring your computer, monitor, cables and a USB thumb drive to the class.

You have a message. You have something to say. Learn how to record and publish a new podcast. This is the overview of everything you'll need to know to start and run a new podcast. The class is taught by the host of the local entrepreneurial podcast Voices on the Wind, and longtime podcast producer. It will be harder to not start than to start after this one hour class. To make it easier, you'll also meet other locals who want to start a podcast. If you've ever thought a podcast would be fun, or perhaps good marketing for your business, this is the place for you.

Get hands on experience starting a podcast. If you've taken the "Start a Podcast Today" class, or another podcasting course with Toby Lyles, you can join this class. Bring your notebooks, microphones, computers and anything else you'll need to start a podcast. We'll go through the steps to start an actual podcast in class. If you don't have equipment yet, there will be equipment in class to get you familiar with the process. Come get hand on experience in planning, recording and publishing a podcast today!

Take your dog training to the next level! This class is the American Kennel Club (AKC)'s Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program in conjunction with the AKC Trick Dog Novice (TKN) class. You and your dog have the opportunity to earn two titles! CGC is a program designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. You will learn and practice all ten steps required to pass the CGC test. Do you and your dog love to be the life of the party by showing off your arsenal of tricks? Then they might be perfectly primed to earn AKC Trick Dog titles! There are five AKC Trick Titles you and your dog can earn. This class focuses on TKN. All it takes is 5 Novice tricks (CGC + 5) to earn the Novice title. On the last day of class, we will do both tests. If you and your dog pass all ten steps and perform all 5 tricks, then you will qualify to request two titles from the AKC. Any breed or mixed breed can receive the CGC and TKN titles and your dog does not need to be registered with the AKC. There is no age limit to take this class. However, all dogs must have attended a local obedience class. Please bring dogs and proof of vaccine to the first class.