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Needle Felting

$49

with Annie Trowbridge, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Apr 29, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks
In this workshop you will make a wooly creature that makes a great ornament or small friend! This is a very easy craft that’s great for beginners and also returning felters. We will start with a small intro animal and then do a more detailed one for the rest of the workshop.

Organic Gardening: Successful Culinary Herb Growing

$15 Originally: $49

with Region 9 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 29, 2025 at 6 pm

Grow your own productive herb garden!

Learn how to grow, harvest, preserve, and USE a wonderful variety of culinary herbs.

We’ll review how to grow herbs well and how to use many as companion plants in your garden.

We’ll then learn how to maximize your harvest by understanding the growth habits of each plant. This will include some hands on pruning to practice harvesting each plant correctly.

Preserving your herbs, using several different methods, will then give you the pleasure of having them available year round!

Resources will include recipes for easy and delicious uses as well as more complicated blends to enjoy!

Date: 04/29/2025

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm (Approximately)

Cost: $15

Location: Region 9

Will run

Personal Cyber Security

$42

with Greg Yates, Lewiston Adult Education

Calendar Apr 29, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Discuss the various concepts of cyber security and how it relates to ensuring security of personal information, finances, and property. Topics will include: types of security threats, anti-virus and firewall products, securing operating systems, applications, and accounts, securing networks and VPN products, local network integrated physical security devices. Classroom computers are provided in the classroom, but participants may choose to bring their own laptop, devices (with Excel 2013 or newer installed).

Sailboat Racing - NEW RULES FOR 2025!!

$65 Originally: $42

with Tom Brown, Kittery Adult Education

Calendar Apr 29, 2025 at 6 pm

Principal Race Officer Tom Brown brings his 20+ years in the Committee Boat to this course covering yacht racing and the the New, Updated Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2025-2028.  Sail handling, trim, and choices are discussed.  Tactics, Conduct of a Race, Scoring and the Appendices are also on the table.  New and seasoned racers alike will benefit from lively discussions and on-the-race-course examples. The course is geared to the sailors in the classroom.  

4 Tuesday sessions

April 29-May20, 6:00-8:00pm

 

Will run

Scrapbooking Made Simple

$65 Originally: $42

with Stacy Irish, Sanford Community Adult Education

Calendar Apr 29, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week
4 additional sessions through May 27, 2025

Each week will be a different project.

We will be designing 3 quick 2-page scrapbook spreads using wonderfully coordinated kits from Stampin up! Everything needed for the pages will be provided. 

Please bring the following items:

       Paper trimmer and small scissors.

 

Students will be able to purchase adhesive for $5.

Spanish 1

$74

with Daissy Foss, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Apr 29, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 7 weeks
As an introduction to the Spanish language, this course emphasizes pronunciation and basic conversational skills. Students will explore the language and culture, while also engaging in basic Spanish discussions. Requirement: Purchase Practical Spanish Grammar, A Self-Teaching Guide by Marcial Prado, ISBN: 0-471-13446-5
Full Course

Start Writing! A Quick Intro to Creative Writing

$18 Originally: $74

with Jill Braceland, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 29, 2025 at 6 pm

Start writing that great American novel that rests within each of us. Learn about a writer’s notebook, the pre-writing process, poetry, and publication options. Enjoy two sessions of exploring creative writing in a friendly environment.

Thai Cooking: Beyond The Basics

$45 Originally: $74

with Panee Muncharoen, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 29, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

*NOTICE OF DATE CHANGE: This class will now run on Tuesday 4/29.

Learn how to use different Thai spices to prepare the Thai favorite ‘Haw Mok’ (seafood or chicken steamed in curried coconut milk), using ingredients which can easily be purchased at your local supermarket. We’ll cook, eat, listen to authentic Thai music, and ensure you have some Haw Mok left to take home with you! We may also have time to cook some "Tom Yum Kung" (sweet and sour soup with spicy chicken or shrimp). Join us for this special one-night workshop. All materials included.

Full Course




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