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South Coast Writers Conference workshops still available

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:28:15 UT

Registration continues for the South Coast Writers Conference in Gold Beach. The conference began as one man’s dream of energizing local writers and luring others to Gold Beach. This event has slowly evolved into a weekend-long session that is attended by more than 100 writers.

Donors and Friends of the New Curry Campus Honored

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:32:49 UT

Brookings, OR. -- One hundred friends and donors of the Curry Campus celebrated Thursday night in the newly constructed campus that opened recently for winter term. The evening dinner, held in the spacious two-story student commons, was hosted by the Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation.

Open House at New Curry Campus in Brookings on Friday

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:25:24 UT

Nurturing Parent Class in Curry County for First Time

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:14:30 UT

A new class about parenting is being offered in Curry County for the first time, The class emphasizes raising children in a warm, caring and trusting home and helping children be respectful, caring and cooperative. This workshop is being offered at The Church of the Nazarene, 1600 Chetco Ave, in Brookings and is open to the public.

The Curry Campus of Southwestern Oregon Community College in Brookings.

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:36:18 UT

Monday was the first day of classes at the Curry Campus of Southwestern Oregon Community College in Brookings. Student First Stop had a stream of students with questions and ready to make purchases at the bookstore.

Curry Campus phone lines are down

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:51:37 UT

To contact the college, please call 541-888-1677. We’ve moved, but our old phone number hasn’t caught up with us yet! We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. If you can't get through, please call the Gold Beach Center at 541 247-2741 for immediate assistance. Please come by the new campus during business hours Monday through Friday to register for classes and see the new facility. The college office at 420 Alder Street is closed.

Port Orford Registration Day

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:37:30 UT

Port Orford Registration Day will be held on Saturday, December 10 from 1 to 4 pm at the Port Orford Library. Karim Shumaker will be available to offer information about collegiate and community education classes. Southwestern offers degree and certificate programs you can complete without leaving Curry County.

Southwestern Thankful for Gift from Dean

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:00:48 UT

Margaret Dean made a gift of $25,000 to the new Curry Campus of Southwestern Oregon Community College just a few days before Thanksgiving. The gift comes just in time because the new campus still needs donations to purchase furnishings, fixtures and equipment.

Book Buyback!

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:44:50 UT

Book Buy Back next week, get cash for you textbooks. Mon & Tue, Dec. 5 & 6, receipt required; Wed & Thu, Dec. 7 & 8, no receipt required. 10:00am-4:00pm. For guidelines, go to http://www.socc.edu/curry/co/curry-textbook-info/.

New Curry Advisor - Jodi Harvey

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:35:21 UT

Jodi has also served as the Executive Director of Simply Your Best, Inc. providing educational intervention and prevention opportunities for the communities in Santa Cruz County, California. She is excited to be a part of the staff and faculty at SWOCC during this exciting transition to the new campus and all of the growth opportunities that the move presents.

Curry Mushroom identification workshops rescheduled

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:39:06 UT

Southwestern Oregon Community College is hosting Mushroom Identification workshops in Port Orford and Brookings. The workshops have been rescheduled to meet November 18 and 19 in Brookings and November 19 and 20 in Port Orford.

Restore and Rejuvenate with Arts and Crafts

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:42:27 UT

Southwestern Oregon Community College, Gold Beach Center, is offering an art and crafts workshop in Port Orford this fall. Instructor Linda Mulvany, a Brookings resident, has taught a variety of art classes for many years in the San Francisco Bay area. Classes are designed for those with no art experience as well as artists looking for a re-vitalizing art experience.

Nurturing Parenting Enriches the Community

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:42:40 UT

Dr Stephen Bavolek, author of “Nurturing Parenting” will speak about how nurturing parents and children enriches a community. This presentation is designed for local business leaders, service clubs, medical professionals, leaders in education and community members. All welcome to attend on November 7th, 2:00—4:00 pm, Best Western Beachfront Inn, 16008 Boat Basin Road, Brookings.

Childcare training coming to Curry County

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:02:17 UT

"FIRST CONNECTIONS" childcare training is coming to Curry County! This training is for childcare center staff and also for family & friends who do less formal childcare.

Restore and Rejuvenate with Arts and Crafts

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:59:42 UT

Southwestern Oregon Community College, Gold Beach Center, is offering two art and crafts workshop in Curry this fall. Instructor Linda Mulvany, a Brookings resident, has taught a variety of art classes for many years in the San Francisco Bay area. Classes are designed for those with no art experience as well as artists looking for a re-vitalizing art experience.