Early enrollment figures at Cochise Community College are nearly double what they were in 2009 but school officials are not sure if it will have a dramatic impact overall.

Registration for Cochise College for all of the campuses is up, Public Information Officer for Cochise College, Denise Merkel, said. People might be registering early or the school more people are enrolling, we do not know yet, she said.

The numbers are compared at an eight-week mark before classes begin. On the Douglas campus 1,605 people have registered so far for the 2010 school year which is about double for the same time length as last year.

District wide 5,058 people have registered compared to 2, 853 last year during the same length of time, Merkel said. The ratio of full-time to part-time students enrolling at Cochise College in classes for credit, district wide, at five weeks prior to school starting are almost identical to last year, Merkel said.

In the fall 2009 there were 766 or 42 percent full-time students and 1,060 or 58 percent part-time students with a total of 1,826 students enrolled all together. For fall 2010 there are 1,060 or 40 percent full-time students and 1,573 or 60 percent part-time students with a total of 2,633 students enrolled all together, Merkel said.

There are a few new classes being offered at Cochise this year that might appeal to any age not just college students. The classes are non-traditional classes, short- term and non-credit classes.

The following classes are offered in Douglas and Bisbee during the late summer/fall time. Other “hobby” classes are available in Sierra Vista and can be found at the following websites:

· http://www.cochise.edu/CommunityResources/CenterforLifelongLearning/tabid/365/Default.aspx

· www.cochise.edu

Web Design 101 �“ Douglas Campus, Saturday, August 14, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

How To Make Tamales at Douglas High School, Saturday, November 13

Become part of the few, the proud, the tamale cooks! Yes, folks, your simple life will never be the same. You have arrived! Learn the step-by-step process of making shredded beef and corn tamales with the talented chef, Leticia Silvas. Easy to follow recipes will be provided. Be ready to eat and take home tamales.

Mechanics for Women at the Montes De Oca Garage, Dougla,s Saturday, September 18.

Stop taking your car to the mechanic and paying too much for something simple! Arm yourself with skills and knowledge to be able to perform basic car maintenance.

Introduction to Digital Photography with Flavio Beltran

Are you still confused about digital cameras and digital photography? With all the new cameras and options, it just seems to get more confusing instead of clearer. Take smaller bites in your learning process. This workshop is an introduction into the basics of digital photography. Bring in your digital camera and learn how to really use it in the digital age. Beginning October 16 to November 6, Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Douglas High School, room 105. The cost is $79.

PowerPoint Pizzaz with McKayla Brekus

Give your power point presentation that pow! Learn how transitions, animations and sound effects make a difference for a power-driven PowerPoint presentation. *Avenue Hotel address: 1401 North G Avenue, in Douglas. The class is on Saturday, September 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.. The cost is $25.

Eat, Drink and Be Healthy with Mary Fogleman

This presentation will give you some new ideas on stepping away from the standard American diet. Mary and her family have tried a number of new foods and ideas related to eating. You will get the benefit from her experiments and research. There will be recipes and taste tests. The class is held on Saturday October 2 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Douglas High School, culinary kitchen in room 302. The cost is around $25.

Tis the season to eat sweets! Yum! Save money by making your own gifts this year. Learn how to make delicious chocolate and sugar candies from the comfort of your own kitchen. Give away a sweet treat. It is perfect for any occasion. *Required kit fee of $10 for materials is due to instructor at beginning of class. The class is Saturday, Ocotober 23 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Douglas High School culinary kitchen, in room 302. The class cost about $25.

Make Your Own Homemade Lotions and Creams with Linda Johnson

Anyone who can cook can easily make his or her own lotions and creams. In this hands-on class, participants will learn how to make natural and simple lotions and creams. Instead of wasting lots of money on store-bought lotions with too many unnecessary additives, learn a simple and cheap method to take care of your skin on your own! Everyone will take home one bottle of lotion and one jar of cream. *Required kit fee of $5 for lotion and cream materials and containers is due to instructor at beginning of class. The class will be held Saturday, October 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bisbee Boys and Girls Club. The cost is about $29.

Make Your Own Salts and Scrubs with Linda Johnson

Participants will learn how to make their own bath salts and exfoliating scrubs. We will discuss using different types of salts and moisturizing oils as well as sugars, clays, botanicals and other ingredients for the bath. Participants will make, through basic instruction and hands-on application, a batch of bath salt, sugar and face scrub. Sign up for this class and Making Your Own Lotions and Creams for $49 total cost! *Required kit fee of $5 for lotion and cream materials and containers is due to instructor at beginning of class. The class is held on Saturday, October 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Bisbee Boys and Girls Club. The cost is about $29.

Jewelry Making For Beginners with Stella Martin

Create colorful designs on copper wire and learn basic jewelry techniques to create unique wearable art. Become your own jewelry extravaganza! This class will show you how. *Required kit fee of $10 for materials is due to instructor at the beginning of class. The class is held on Saturday, November 6 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Douglas High School culinary kitchen, in room 302. The cost is about $25.

Holiday Floral Arrangement with Irene Robles

Discover new ideas for your holiday centerpiece from the decorating expert and CEO of Romantic Realities, Irene Robles. You will learn how to design colorful centerpieces or other arrangements to bring the holiday cheer to your home. *Required kit fee of $15 for materials is due to instructor at the beginning of class. The class is held Saturday, November 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Douglas High School in room 302, the culinary kitchen. The cost is about $25.