Iowa Western Community College

“American Pilgrimages: The National Parks as Sacred Places”

Speaker: David Clark  Fee: $5.00

Thursday, October 23rd, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Page Fremont County Center of IWCC in Shenandoah, IA.

Class will be Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Council Bluffs Campus – Looft Hall 
Learn the foundational skills and strategies needed to start and manage a successful business. This course covers essential topics such as creating a business plan, understanding finances, marketing your services, and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. Ideal for aspiring business owners or those looking to strengthen their business knowledge.

Friday, November 7, 2025 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm
As the crisp air of fall settles in, it’s the perfect time to create a comforting, homemade pasta meal. In this hands-on class, Chef Tasos will guide you through the process of making fresh pasta dough from just a few simple ingredients. While the dough rests, you'll prepare a quick and flavorful vodka sauce along with a vibrant fall salad. Once the dough is ready, you’ll use a pasta roller and gnocchi paddle to shape it into penne pasta. Chef Tasos will also share his recipe for mouthwatering garlic bread, a surefire hit with your family and friends.
MENU: Pasta Dough Hand shaped Penne Pasta with Vodka Sauce Seasonal Summer Salad Chef's Garlic Bread
 

Friday, November 14, 2025 – 5pm – 7pm – Kinney Hall 
Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this hands-on class designed for all skill levels. Each month features a new theme—like landscapes, florals, or abstract textures—while introducing techniques such as color mixing, brushwork, and layering. Whether you’re a beginner or brushing up on your skills, this class provides a creative, supportive space to explore and grow.
Taught by Vivian Kvam, an experienced educator and creative professional with a background in media, branding, and visual storytelling. Vivian brings an encouraging and approachable style to the classroom, making art fun and accessible for all.
OPEN TO AGES 12 & UP
Monthly Topic: Holiday Designs

Fri. Nov. 14, 2025 6-9 PM Looft Hall. Curious about raising your own chickens? Whether you want fresh eggs, quality meat, or simply a rewarding new hobby, this class is your perfect starting point! The instructor will guide you through everything from building cozy coops and choosing healthy birds to caring for your flock and turning waste into garden gold. Take control of your food source and join a sustainable community of proud flock owners!

Friday, November 14, 2026  6:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Student Center
There’s nothing quite like a homemade pie, and now you can master the art of baking your own! Join Chef Tasos in the inviting Iowa Western kitchen for a fun, hands-on class. You'll uncover the secrets to crafting beautiful, bakery-quality pies from scratch. 
This class will guide you through the process of making both flaky and mealy pie crusts—ideal for any sweet or savory creation. You’ll learn professional techniques for mixing, rolling, and crimping. Then, you'll fill your pie with a warm, spiced apple filling and bake it to golden perfection.
As our apple pies bake, we'll also prepare and sample other cherished favorites like pecan and pumpkin pie.
Menu • Classic Apple Pie (Yours to take home) • Pecan pie • Pumpkin Pie
 

Sat. Nov. 15, 2025 10AM-12PM Looft Hall Fall is the best time to plant garlic, and this hands-on workshop will walk you through every step! Learn the difference between hardneck and softneck garlic, why it matters for planting in our zone, and how to grow a successful crop from clove to harvest. We’ll cover site prep, planting depth and spacing, the best tools to use, and how to mulch properly for winter protection. Discover how to set your garlic up for strong spring growth and a bountiful summer harvest — and gain the confidence to make this low-maintenance, rewarding crop a long-term staple in your garden!

Friday, November 21, 2025  6:00PM – 8:30PM – Student Center 
Join Chef Tasos for a delicious adventure: a hands-on Polish Pierogi-making class! You'll master the art of creating these iconic dumplings completely from scratch.
Feel the magic as you roll out soft, pillowy dough and tuck it around flavorful fillings—think creamy potato & cheese, zesty sauerkraut, and even sweet treats that are basically dessert in a dumpling! From the first fold to the final golden sizzle in butter, every step is packed with flavor and fun.
You'll also learn how to freeze your pierogi like a pro, so the goodness doesn't end when class does!
Menu • Homemade Pierogi Dough • Potato & Cheese Pierogi with Caramelized Onion & Butter • Sauerkraut Pierogi with Sauteed Kielbasa •    Roasted Sweet Potato Fontina Pierogies with Brown Butter
 

Friday, December 5, 2025  6:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Student Center 
Ready to turn up the heat and dive into a night of amazing flavors, cool techniques, and awesome fun?! Come join us for a super fun French-inspired cooking adventure with Chef Tasos. We'll be whipping up classic dishes with a cool culinary twist, and every bite will be a story! From nailing that perfect steak sear to torching a golden brûlée, you'll learn to cook like a real Parisian pro in this hands-on, flavor-packed evening! Menu • French Onion Soup | Gruyere | Toasted Baguette • Filet Mignon Au Poivre | Cognac Cream sauce • Fondant Potatoes • Classic Crème Brûlée. Psst… Price is per person—come solo, with a fellow foodie, or your favorite dining companion… everyone’s welcome!

Friday, January 9, 2026  6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Student Center 
Prepare to transform flour, water, and yeast into an extraordinary culinary creation. Join Chef Tasos for an exceptional, hands-on baking experience where you will uncover the intricacies of authentic artisan bread.
In this engaging and interactive course, you will knead, shape, score, and bake your way to achieving unparalleled bread perfection. Master the art of dough preparation and fermentation, and discover the significance of an optimal flour blend. We will guide you in crafting loaves of professional bakery quality that will undoubtedly elicit inquiries regarding their origin.
Menu • Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Focaccia • Dutch Oven No Knead Bread • Ciabatta

Friday, January 16, 2026 6:00 PM-9:00 PM-Student Center 
Embark on a culinary adventure to the breathtaking Mediterranean coasts without leaving Council Bluffs! Join Chef Tasos for a vibrant, hands-on cooking class that will transport you to the heart of Greece, Tuscany, and Morocco. You'll create dishes bursting with the bold, sun-drenched flavors of this iconic region. Get ready for a feast of flaming cheese, flaky pastries, and succulent meats – Each bite is a dance for your taste buds! Menu: Fresh Homemade Naan Bread, Saganaki – Flaming Greek cheese, Spanakopita – Buttery, golden pastries stuffed with spinach and tangy feta, Soutzoukakia: Greek baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Seared Salmon with Rosé Pan Sauce – Tender, flaky salmon bathed in a luscious, aromatic rosé sauce.
Scratch-Made Baklava 

ZOOM – Monday, March 30, 2026  6:30 PM – 9:30 PM 
In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment.  Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes.   Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional live periodic question and answer session.   Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration.  Ages 13+

ZOOM: Tuesday, March 31, 2026  6:30PM – 9:30PM 
In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have
to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your
favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also
an optional live periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and
partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+.