Connect | Cultivate | Collaborate
Upcoming Events
Event Calendar
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OCL Classes / Activities
Connect Cultivate Collaborate
Teen Entrepreneur Class
Juniors and Seniors will learn how to grow a successful business.
Family Bingo Night
Come and have fun with the family and learn about local youth services!
This is an event in partnership with P.A.I.D., The Lighthouse Community Center, and Rural Resources.
¡Ven y diviértete con la familia y aprende sobre los servicios juveniles locales!
Este es un evento en asociación con P.A.I.D., The Lighthouse Community Center y Rural Resources.
Homebuyer Class
FREE IN-PERSON HOMEBUYER CLASS
You will receive a 2 year certificate to use for downpayment assistance when buying your first home. Reserve a seat.
Family Comedy Night
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly night of comedy, thanks to Mid-Columbia Libraries!
It's Arty Time at The Old Hotel
Nellie with It’s Arty Time will be at The Old Hotel to bring in the winter season! Cost is $15 per participant and can be paid upon arrival via Venmo, Cashapp, or cash. Seating is limited, so be sure to register to reserve your seat: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/it-s-arty-time
SkillSource Open House
Join us at SkillSource for an Open House. Learn about the services they provide for the Othello community!
After Life Arrangements
Kris Robertson will be sharing a short history of the Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens along with preparation information. A question and answer period will be available also. You won't want to miss out on this information!
Click here for more information and to reserve a spot: After Life Arrangements.
Career Showcase
Join us at the Career Showcase at Othello High School! We will have information about the Lighthouse and upcoming events.
Employees looking for employment opportunities are welcome to arrive at 1:30 for a hiring event to meet with local employers.
Teen Mentor Match Entrepreneur
It’s not too late to join our Teen Mentor Match Entrepreneur class for juniors and seniors who are interested in starting their own business. Click here for more information: More Information.
Teen Painting Hour
Join us after school on Tuesday, October 8, 2:45-3:45 pm, at the Lighthouse! We'll have paints and canvases available for you to relax, create, and enjoy time with friends!
Teen Mentor Match Entrepreneur Orientation
Teen Mentor Match Entrepreneur Class - Learn how to become a successful entrepreneur. Open to Juniors and Seniors only. You must attend the orientation.
Worm Farming and Composting
Click here for more information and to reserve a spot: Worm farming and composting
Prepare Your Garden for Winter
Click here for more information and to reserve a spot: Prepare Your Garden for Winter.
What is OCL?
Othello Community Learning
What is Othello Community Learning (OCL)?
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Othello Community Learning (OCL) aims to provide classes that will help community members connect, cultivate, and collaborate.
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Rural Development Initiatives (RDI) conducted surveys, focus groups, and meetings over two years to prioritize a community center project. Subsequently, a group of community members established Othello Community Learning.
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Othello Community Learning (OCL) would not be made possible without the generous funding and support from Rural Development Initiatives (RDI), USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Development Washington Deputy State Director Tim O'Connell, City of Othello Mayor Shawn Logan, Adams County Development Corporation Executive Director Kyle Niehenke, Reimagining Rural, Avista Foundation, Umpqua Bank, and Innovia Foundation. We are grateful for the support and funding to begin OCL.
We are also appreciative to Bethel Assembly of God for paying for our operative expenses.
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OCL will begin in the fall of 2024, and, depending on further funding, we plan to offer classes year round.
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Our aim is to provide free or affordable classes. A small fee might be charged, which will be determined and payable to the instructor of the class.
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You can register for classes (above) as they become available. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated of classes as they are added.
Let us know which classes you'd like to see offered:
Spanish Intake Form
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Yes! We are always looking for instructors. Please complete this form, Community Class Instructor Form , and someone will be in contact with you.
The classes will be offered at various locations in Othello depending on availability and access (Mid-Columbia Library, Lighthouse Community Center, The Old Hotel, East Columbia Basin Irrigation Dist. (ECBID), local schools, churches, etc.
Please refer to the Elevate Othello report for more information.
