This two-hour workshop will assist you in getting started writing based on your story, background and experiences. This workshop is for both aspiring fiction and non-fiction writers. 

BIO

Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell is a writer living in a small cabin in the Ozark Mountains.  She shares her life with her rescued dogs, Chloe and Turner Bear. She is the author of many articles on the animal/human bond as well as “Living Large in Our Little House: Thriving in 480-Square Feet with Six Dogs, a Husband and One Remote.” You can see more of her work at kerrifivecoatcampbell.com.

Class for beginner and intermediate on how to handle the medium of water color. Learn to paint a painting in the first class period.

Instructor Bio                                                                                       

I am a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute.                                     

I have been Art Director for BETTER HOMES & GARDENS magazine in Des Moines, Iowa and Art director for LEE RIDER JEANS & WESTERN WEAR in Kansas City, MO.                                                                                   

I have been teaching water color painting for 60 years and  have taught over 2,000 people to paint.                                                                 

I have an Art Studio and a Gallery with over 800 paintings. 

I love teaching art and watching people who thought they couldn’t paint, get excited as they grow with their new found knowledge.

Click the link below to see the picture that the class will be painting. 

Watercolor

This training is available through a partnership with Baxter Health. 

This is for ANY EMT that needs CEU's for their National Registry EMT or an individual interested in obtaining their Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).

These sessions will be offered in a similar pattern from 2027-2028 so if someone is not able to attend all of these sessions they could attend a session in that year. 

By attending all 8, it will meet the NREMT and State of Arkansas requirements.  

For the EMR they must attend all 8 concurrently, then we will assist the individual in obtaining their EMR through NREMT. 

 Register for each session separately

• Sept 12, 2026  Session 1
• October 10, 2026  Session 2
• November 14, 2026  Session 3
• January 9, 2027  Session 4
• February 13, 2027  Session 5
• March 13, 2027  Session 6
• April 10, 2027  Session 7
• May 8, 2027  Session 8

  The classes are FREE to the public and are held in Gottas Hall(Health Sciences) at ASU-Mountain Home, 1600 S. College St. Mountain Hime, AR 72653.

  Our missions with Rural Community EMS:

  “We will do our best to ensure timely and life-saving care in remote areas. ‘We care. For everyone.”

       The Rural Community EMS course is a forty-hour course taught in eight five-hour sessions from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month ( excluding December) at Arkansas State University at Mountain Home. The course is taught by Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Personnel and is designed to increase public awareness and understanding of the services provided to patients and communities through Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and to certify course participants in basic life support ( BLS), CPR, and AED.

   

  EMS  services function by providing emergency medical care to people who have had a sudden or serious injury or illness, or who have suffered major trauma. Access to EMS is critical for rural residents with pre-hospital service needs.

   

  Through lesson presentations and hands-on skill stations, participants will learn how to access help in the event of a life-threatening emergency and what to do until more qualified EMS arrives.

   

  This course covers activating the 911 system,  CPR and AED, responding to life-threatening bleeding, penetrating trauma, moving patients to safety, positioning injured patients, airway, respiratory & ventilation, cardiovascular emergencies, individual patient assessment, ethics, operations, and communications. 

   

  The Rural Community EMS program courses will meet the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) requirements for continuing education credits.

  Program completion will qualify participants to take the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) exam, through National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), which is a national certification for individuals providing immediate life-saving care. 

   

  Passing the EMR exam allows individuals to work as first responders in various settings, including assisting EMTs and Paramedics. 

   

  All program participants will be encouraged to pursue additional training in EMT-Basic and Paramedic certification through the curriculum offered at Arkansas State University at Mountain Home in Health Sciences.

   

  For more information, about the upcoming Rural Community EMS course, contact  Doug Wintle, NRP, Course Instructor at (870) 321-1996 or Tammy Carlisle, NREMT, Course Coordinator at (662)617-5601 or  RuralEMS@outlook.com.

   

  To register for the course, contact Peggy Spiegel at ASU-MH Community Workforce Development  at 870-508-6106 or pspiegel@asumh.edu.

An engaging and practical introduction to music theory: harmony, melody, rhythm, dynamics, taste and performance techniques; including hands-on guitar or keyboard lessons, as needed. Class breadth and pace will be tailored to the specific needs and experience levels of the individual students. All skill levels and instruments welcome. 

Matt Powell is a locally based writer and musician. He has a bachelor of music from Berklee College of Music. Several of his articles have been featured in national publications, many of them about songwriting and music. He performs regularly around the area, and is teaching the third edition of his six-week Songwriting Workshop at ASUMH this Fall. 

Have you ever wondered if the foods you eat might be affecting how you feel? 

Many people experience digestive discomfort, low energy, brain fog, inflammation, or mood shifts without realizing that everyday foods can sometimes play a role. This course is designed to help participants develop a deeper awareness of the relationship between food and how the body responds.

In this 8-week educational course, participants will learn how to observe patterns between food, energy, digestion, sleep, and overall well-being. Through guided discussions, simple tracking tools, and practical strategies, students will gain skills that help them better understand their own body's signals.

Participants will explore topics such as food awareness, common food sensitivities, symptom tracking, and how some people use short-term food breaks to observe changes in how they feel. Those who wish to do so may choose to participate in a voluntary food elimination experiment during the course, while others may simply focus on awareness and observation.

Throughout the program, students will learn how to identify patterns, build confidence in making intentional food choices, and develop their own personal approach to food that supports their lifestyle and wellness goals.

Each participant will receive a downloadable digital workbook that includes journaling pages, food awareness tracking tools, and reflection exercises designed to support learning throughout the course. For those who prefer a physical copy, a printed workbook will be available for optional purchase on the first day of class.

By the end of the course, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how food may impact their body and a practical framework they can continue using long after the course ends.

*This course is educational in nature and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for individuals who:

• Are curious about the connection between food and how they feel
• Experience symptoms such as low energy, digestive discomfort, brainfog, or inflammation and want to better understand possible triggers
• Want to become more aware of their body's signals and patterns related to food
• Are interested in learning practical tools for tracking food and symptom patterns
• Are open to exploring a short-term food elimination experiment to observe changes in how they feel
• Want to feel more confident making intentional food choices that support their overall well-being

No prior nutrition knowledge is required. Participants may engage with the course at their own comfort level-whether simply learning about food awareness or participating in the optional elimination experiment.

What You'll Walk Away With 

By the end of this course, participants will leave with:

• A deeper awareness of how food may influence energy, digestion, mood, and overall well-being
• Simple tools for tracking food patterns and body responses
• A better understanding of common food sensitivities and how they may show up in everyday life
• Practical strategies for experimenting with short-term food breaks if they choose to do so
• A personal framework for making intentional food choices moving forward
• A downloadable Food Freedom Workbook filled with tracking sheets, reflection prompts, and educational resources that can continue to be used after the course ends

Participants will leave with greater confidence in listening to their bodies and making food choices that align with how they want to feel.

*Class will not be held October 27th

Instructor Bio:

christine.luncefordl6@gmail.com

Christine Lunceford is a wellness educator, author, and advocate for helping individuals take an active role in understanding their health and wellness choices.

After navigating her own journey of searching for answers beyond conventional approaches, Christine began studying holistic wellness and root-cause health concepts in order to better understand how lifestyle and food choices can influence how the body feels and functions.

Christine has completed two wellness education certifications through Scholastico: Holistic Health Practitioner and Naturopathy Practitioner. These programs covered areas such as nutrition, lifestyle factors, and whole-person wellness concepts. Christine is not a licensed practitioner and does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions. She completed these certifications to deepen her understanding and better support others through wellness education and coaching.

Christine is the author of Wrong Answer: Empowering YOU to Be Your Own Wellness Advocate and the creator of the EmpowerYOU Wellness framework, which encourages individuals to become more aware, informed, and confident in the choices they make about their wellness.

She teaches from a practical,real-life perspective and is passionate about helping people learn to listen to their bodies and make informed decisions that support their overall well-being.

*NO class October 27th

 Have you ever thought about writing a book—but didn’t know where to start or how to follow through?

This 9-week course is designed to help you move from scattered ideas to a completed rough draft in a supportive, structured environment. Whether you have a clear idea or just a sense that there’s something you want to say, this course will guide you step-by-step in getting it out of your head and onto paper.

Students will learn how to organize their thoughts using mind mapping, clarify their message and audience, and create a simple framework for their book. The focus is on building consistent writing habits while removing the pressure of perfection, so you can make real progress each week.

Each participant will create a personalized writing plan that fits their schedule, allowing for both flexibility and accountability.

Eight weeks are dedicated to writing your draft, with a final week focused on next steps—helping you understand what to do once your draft is complete.

By the end of the course, you will have a structured outline, a consistent writing routine, and a completed rough draft you can continue to build on.

*Students must bring a notebook or journal, pen/highlighter, computer or iPad. 

*No class will be held October 27th.

Instructor Bio

Christine Lunceford is an author, course creator, and educator who is passionate about helping others take ideas that have been sitting on their heart and finally get them onto paper.

After writing the rough draft of her first book in just two months, Christine developed a simple, structured approach to help others move past overthinking and perfectionism so they can actually finish what they start. She understands firsthand what it takes to write while balancing real-life responsibilities—and she also knows the importance of accountability. Christine did not complete her book alone, and she brings that same balance of encouragement and accountability into her teaching.

Christine creates a supportive environment where students are challenged to stretch at a pace that is both realistic and sustainable. She is known for helping individuals stay consistent, build confidence, and follow through on goals that often feel overwhelming at the start.

In addition to her writing work, Christine is the creator of the EmpowerYOU Wellness framework and is currently developing a self-paced book for her Food Freedom Method while researching future writing projects.

Her course focuses on guiding students through eight weeks of structured writing to complete a rough draft, followed by a final week dedicated to next steps—helping students understand what to do with their draft once it’s finished.

The electric guitar changed music forever in the mid-20th century. This lecture-style class will explore the contributions of musicians with Arkansas roots, like Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Johnny Cash, whose revolutionary electric guitar innovations helped shape the sound of country, blues, and rock and roll. Q&A/discussion to follow. 

BIO:

Matt Powell is a local writer, guitarist, and musician. He has published several articles about music history and appreciation for national publications including Variety, Emmys.com, and No Depression, including a 2018 article in No Depression's print journal exploring the development of the electric guitar. Matt studied songwriting and guitar performance at Berklee College of Music and performs regularly throughout the area. He has taught multiple courses on music and literature for ASUMH’s community education program.  

In this immersive workshop we will deep-dive into the craft of songwriting. With lessons on structure, theory, lyric writing and more, as well as hands-on critiques and demonstrations. If you are new to writing songs, or want to write better songs, you will benefit from this workshop. All skill levels and styles welcome.  

Instructor BIO: 

Matt Powell is a locally based writer and musician. He studied songwriting and guitar performance at Berklee College of Music, and has written or co-written songs for over 30 years, including placements in network TV and indie films. Several of his articles have been featured in national publications, many of them about songwriting and music.