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Tools for Working Across Difference in Uncertain Times

Free

with Maine Health, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 3, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 2 weeks

Whether supporting youth, families, patients, or community members, today’s professionals need skills that calm, connect, and clarify. This 8-hour training offers practical techniques in trauma-informed compassion, intercultural communication, and resilience-building—helping you stay grounded and effective while creating environments where others feel safe, respected, and understood. Presented by Marie Sheffield LCPC and Tatyana Fertelmeyster, LCPC, Bridge to Belong, LLC, bridge2belong.com. Link to sign up is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDL3GPP.

Sip & Sgraffito

$50

with Turning Arts Studio, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 3, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Aug 7, 2026

Enjoy a relaxing evening sipping hot chocolate or tea while carving thoughtful designs into pre-made pottery by Janna and Zachary. Learn the sgraffito technique—scratching through colored slip to reveal the clay beneath—and leave your piece for firing. Finished work ready for pickup two weeks later. All tools and materials provided. $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. No experience needed.

Boat America

$35

with Christopher Chessie, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Apr 4, 2026 at 8:30 am

For all boaters on inland and coastal waters. 

Approved for Maine Operators under 26 years of age on inland waters and coastal waters! 

This course is approved by the State of Maine and meets the requirements of the new law requiring boater education for operators between 16 and 25 years of age on inland and coastal waters out to the Three-Mile Line. It meets the requirements for PWC operators ages 16 and 17. This is the NASBLA (National Association of Boating Law Administrators) approved course, for all ages, honored in all states, on inland and coastal waters, where boater education is required. Course ID Card must be carried when operating. 

ATV/SNOWMOBILE SAFETY

$9

with Christopher Chessie, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Apr 4, 2026 at 9 am

Participation in an ATV and snowmobile education course will teach how to properly operate and maintain an ATV and snowmobile. Laws, responsibilities, and personal safety will also be covered. Passage of final exams is required. You must attend the whole class in order to receive your certificates. Students under 16 yrs of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

 

Woven Wicker Window Feeders

$95 Originally: $9

with Zack Rouda, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 4, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Learn to make a beautiful woven window feeder for birds! We'll cover identification of basketry materials in the wild, responsible collection, processing and storage, and weaving techniques, including the basics of stake-and-strand waling and randing weaves. *Program includes all required tools and materials.

Block Printed Napkins

$65 Originally: $9

with Elizabeth Sokoloff, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 4, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Dive into the world of fabric design and create unique block printed napkins. Learn the skills necessary to carve a motif and print with fabric ink to transform plain cotton napkins into family heirlooms. Instructor will get your napkin color choice via email. A $35 materials fee is due the day of the workshop.

PUBLISH YOUR OWN BOOK ONLINE CLASS

$25

with Preethi Fernando, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education

Calendar Apr 4, 2026 at 11 am

An online link will be provided to you prior to class.

Curious about what it takes to publish and sell your own book? This class is ideal for the retired Senior, the busy working professional wanting to become a published author, professionals wanting to publish a book to boost their resume, the stay at home parent wanting to publish a children’s book, and for the curious individual wondering if they have what it takes to become a published author. Yes you can. Note this is not a writing class. INSTRUCTOR: Preethi Fernando author of 15 books, keynote speaker and instructor has a Master's degree from Clark Univerity. She is the founder of Kelum Training and Culting and the winner of Stephen King's Haven Foundation Award. Visit preethifernando.com or connect on LinkedIn.

A Personal Finance Class for Hard Working Folks During Hard Times

$25

with Preethi Fernando, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Apr 4, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week
1 additional session

You will look at your financial life and identify what’s working for you, what’s going against you and how to make the shift to becoming financially wealthy. We look at your larger financial picture - together. Our relationship with money and how we feel about money dramatically affects our wallet. A rich mindset matters. Have multiple sources of income. Say no to continuously picking up a family member’s financial burdens and irresponsible behavior. What are your money leaks? Don’t fall for financial scams. Start a side hustle from home and increase your ability to earn. Warren Buffet once said, "if you don’t make your money work while you sleep, you will work till the day you die.” WATCH CLASS INTRO VIDEO HERE : https://youtu.be/wW-BcPsASRI





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