ASTORIA — Winter Term at Clatsop Community College begins Jan. 5. Registration is open for classes in all continuing academic programs, as well as a rich menu of training and personal interest subjects. To register, visit www.clatsopcc.edu/register and search for the course of your choice by subject or title. You can also register for noncredit training and community education classes at 503-338-2402.

CCC’s array of workforce and community education classes reflects its continuing commitment to lifelong exploration and learning in addition to traditional college degree programs. More than 50 classes ranging from arts to computers to wellness to writing and language are available for skill-building and enjoyment. Examples include the following and are conducted on the main campus in Astoria unless otherwise indicated:

• All Levels Calligraphy taught by local artist, Rebecca Read, 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays for 10 weeks, Jan. 6 to March 10. Cost is $65 plus supplies.

• Writer’s Workshop guides you in writing your memoirs, short story or other writing projects. Bring your work-in-progress to class to discuss with other writers. Taught by Robin Adair. The 10-week class is scheduled from 6 to 7:50 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 6 to March 10. Cost is $55.

• Finnish Language and Culture gives you a taste of Astoria’s past. Taught by native speaker, Helen Pitkanen, the class is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 5 to March 9. Cost is $75 plus books.

• French Language and Culture transports beginning/intermediate students to France in their minds. This class, taught by Pia Shepherd, meets from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 7 to March 11, in the Seaside Library. Cost is $75.

• Write Winning Grant Proposals runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays for 10 weeks, Jan. 5 to March 9. Cost is $105. Come prepared with an idea or project that needs funding.

• Kung Fu will get you in shape and help you feel safer. Class is 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Jan. 5 to March 12 at the Seaside Masonic Temple. Taught by Kajukenbo Professor, David Poole, eighth degree Black Belt with 43 years of experience. Cost is $80.

For the full range of Winter Term offerings, visit www.clatsopcc.edu/community-education. For information or questions about non-credit training and community education classes, contact Mary Kemhus-Fryling at 503-338-2408; mfryling@clatsopcc.edu