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Card-Making Workshop May W24

$26

with Lorna Plourde, Augusta Adult and Community Education

Calendar May 14, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Make four handmade cards and learn new techniques and fun folds. All embellishments and envelopes are included. You will go home with instructions for the cards you made in class. There is a lab fee of $5 payable to the instructor on the first night of class.

Lorna has been card-making for over 25 years and teaching classes for 15 years. With every class is a special door prize.

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First Time Home Buyers Education - Messalonskee

Free

with Laurie Wadsworth, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education

Calendar May 14, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Buying your first house is truly a big deal!  In this 8-hour, in person class we will cover everything you need to know about the home buying process and owning the home going forward. You will learn the steps involved in buying, how to set goals, and prepare for homeownership, explore loan products and credit, protect and grow your investment, and how to avoid being ripped off. A Homebuyers Education Certificate can help you access down payment assistance or mortgage products that require HUD-certified homebuyers education. It’s good for TWO years with most lenders! Register here at midmaine.maineadulted.org and the program will take you to the KVCAP registration site to finish the sign-up process—cost will be $30. Each person must register separately. Limit 24 students.

 

Just ONCE Guitar for Busy People

$29

with Don Pride, Biddeford Adult Education

Calendar May 14, 2024 at 6 pm

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply ?nd it difficult to ?nd the time? 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. Bring your acoustic guitar.

 

$29 will be due to instructor the night of class for the workbook and practice DVD.

Class limited to 15 students.

For ages 13+.

For more information go to justonceclasses.com

Macraweave Wall Hanging
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Macraweave Wall Hanging

$140

with Alicia Stiles, Kittery Adult Education

PLEASE NOTE: NEW DATES

For anyone who has admired fiber art and thought creating their own would be far too complicated, this is the class for you! Alicia will break the process into simple steps that will have you creating from the very first class!  To create your own Macraweave wall hanging, you will learn basic macrame knots in addition to weaving techniques. During this 4 week series Alicia will guide you through every step of the creation process, from learning techniques, choosing driftwood, yarns and cords, and creating your own stylized version of the chosen design!  In addition to your own work of art, you will leave this class with the knowledge and skills to continue creating the macraweave of your dreams

4 Tuesday Sessions

May 14- June 4, 6-8pm

Registration Fee: $140

Maine Driving Dynamics

$65

with Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Highway Safety, Midcoast Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 14, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Maine Driving Dynamics is a Maine-sponsored five-hour defensive driving course that offers all drivers the opportunity to improve their defensive driving skills. The course includes a discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine’s highways. It is taught by a certified Maine Driving Dynamics instructor in a format that engages students with lectures, videos, and class discussion/participation. Those completing the course will receive a 3-point credit on their driving record. Students 55 and older can receive an insurance discount from their insurer.

Naloxone (Narcan) Administration Training 5.14.24

Free

with Healthy Lincoln County, Central Lincoln County Adult Education

Calendar May 14, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Keeping Naloxone (Narcan Nasal Spray) on hand can help save a life. Having a kit nearby could help a friend, family member, or someone in the community in the event of an emergency. This Narcan administration training will guide you through how to use Narcan as well as helpful information on opioids and how Narcan interacts with these substances.

This training is free, on behalf of Healthy Lincoln County–a tier two distributor of Narcan in the State of Maine. Upon completion of this training you will receive one kit, with two doses of Narcan, to add to your first aid kit or AED box. Additionally, you will receive supplemental resources to have on hand should you want to review what was discussed in the live training event.

Will Matteson is the Substance Use Prevention Coordinator at Healthy Lincoln County. He is passionate about advocating for Community Saturation of Narcan and spreading the word about this important first aid tool.

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New to Gardening in Maine

$38

with John Fromer, Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education

Calendar May 14, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Maine can be a challenging place to garden. Our season is short. Our soil is questionable. If we didn’t have rocks, we wouldn’t have anything to stand on! Still, Maine is a wonderful place to garden. Come to this class to learn what we can grow and when, where many resources are, how to get a soil test and what gardening by the sea is like. Learn about our native plants, weather cycles, soils, pests, and local resources. It will be a good place to start, so bring your questions!

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Planning a Trip to Disney

$15

with Kelly Monroe, Marshwood Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 14, 2024 at 6 pm

Come to this one-night class and meet Kelly Monroe, owner of In the Magic Travel, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.  She is a travel agent that specializes in all things Disney! You'll be given information on resorts, park tickets, theme parks, dining reservations, and Genie+.  Kelly is an experienced Disney traveler and can provide you with the tips and tricks you usually only hear about after your trip.  She will help you with everything you need to know so you can plan your magical Disney vacation.





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