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FREE Behavioral Health Professional Training & Certificate Program - Live Online

Free

with Jeffrey Carpenter, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Calendar Jan 2, 2025 at 12 pm, runs for 16 weeks

Our community needs individuals who want to make a difference in a child's life.

Children with intellectual challenges, autism, and mental health disorders in Maine as well as their families depend on children's behavioral health services. And there is a huge need in our area! A Certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) is an essential member of a child's treatment team and has the chance to have an instant influence while assisting children in reaching their full potential.

We are thrilled to provide this fantastic ONLINE training and certificate program to our community. You will be equipped to work with children who need services thanks to this program, and also prepare yourself for employment with local social service organizations. Start whenever you choose, and go at your own pace.

Complete 12 online modules and three live, four-hour sessions, after which you will receive free online training in blood-borne pathogens and certification in child and adult first aid and CPR. Our free remote training program can get you licensed and started in a career that will change your life in just 40 hours.

Required: Must be a Maine resident and at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent to become certified.

Jeffrey Carpenter, Workforce Recruitment Specialist for the State of Maine’s OCFS through Woodfords Family Services, is here to help you through this learning opportunity by providing answers to questions and technical issues, should any arise. He is also a resource to connect you with service agencies once you have completed the training.

Will run

Real Estate Sales Agent Course - Online

$370

with Robert Joslyn, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Calendar Jan 2, 2025 at 12 pm

Introduction to the Elements of Real Estate Brokerage

Topics covered include industry overview/organization, Maine Real Estate Commission, agency relationships, product knowledge, property valuation, the appraisal process, financing the transaction, contracts, closings and federal and state laws. Fee includes textbook PDF (hard copy available from Center for Real Estate for an additional fee), one year of access to the course, instructor feedback after the three quizzes and the final exam and twice monthly Q & A drop-in sessions via Zoom. A certificate of completion is awarded with a grade of 75% or above, required for the state licensing exam ($85 fee), which must be taken within one year of satisfactory course completion. When you affiliate with a real estate agency and apply for your license, there is a $100 fee, along with a $21 criminal records check fee. Some companies offer to pay this fee when you affiliate with them.

Required: Attendees must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma or equivalency to get a license but a diploma is not required to attend the course.

Bob Joslyn has been a licensed real estate broker in ME since 1988 and a solo agent at Keller Williams Realty for the past eight years. He has enjoyed helping many buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Bob has been an instructor at Husson University for more than 20 years, teaching numerous business courses.

Fiddle for the Absolute Beginner

$75

with Resa Randolph, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jan 2, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Have you always wished you could play the fiddle but didn’t know where to start? This class will begin at the very beginning: how to hold the instrument and how to hold the bow, as well as proper set up and tuning. We’ll learn some simple tunes focusing on both ear training and sight reading. Yes! we will be playing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star AND Hot Cross Buns along with some simple tunes from the New England fiddle repertoir. *You must have an instrument in order to take this class. Please contact the instructor if you need guidance about buying an instrument

Citizenship Classes

Free

with Oksana Dunn, Washington County Adult & Community Education

Calendar Jan 3, 2025 at 11 am

Citizenship classes will be available at Mano en Mano in Milbridge, Maine. 

Fridays from 11a-12p

Flow and Gentle Yoga - Online

$75 Originally: $0

with Nicola Eden, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jan 4, 2025 at 8 am, runs for 5 weeks

Experience the gifts of yoga through awareness of mind and body, attention to breath and movement, through an exploration in slowing down, and moments of settling to stillness, all to support your journey. This practice is guided by Nicola, with a sustainable approach, and open to all. Nicola Eden - Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher.

Watch this video message from instructor, Nicola Eden: CLICK HERE

Maine Driving Dynamics

$70 Originally: $0

with To be announced, RSU 19 Adult Education

Calendar Jan 4, 2025 at 8:30 am, runs for 1 week

The Maine Driving Dynamics course is a driver improvement course that is designed to improve a student's defensive driving awareness. This 5-hour course includes discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine's highways. Our goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce vehicle-related crashes. A student who completes the course will receive a three-point credit on their driving record and may be eligible for insurance discount. Questions regarding your license should be addressed to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles at 207-624-9000.

Creating With Watercolor - Beginners

$149 Originally: $0

with Kathryn Carter, York Adult Education

Calendar Jan 4, 2025 at 10 am
1 additional session on Mar 8, 2025

Join Kathryn Carter and learn how to create stunning seascapes, landscapes, plants, flowers and birds with professional instruction and step-by-step demonstrations. Learn how to select the right materials and handle them properly; color mixing ( to avoid making mud); the use of exciting techniques to capture light and shadow; and much more. Watercolor teaches us to slow down, be present, and enjoy the journey with confidence, gratitude, patience, and joy. Let’s paint!

MATERIALS – 2024-2025

PALETTE Mijello 18-well airtight (Amazon $20). Any covered palette will work.

PAINT I recommend small tubes. Pans are hard to work with. Sets contain colors we do not use and they omit ones we do need. Windsor Newton, DaVinci, Daniel Smith are a few of the trusted brands we use. Colors Cadmium Lemon, Cadmium Yellow Pale, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Cobalt Blue, French Ultramarine, Sap green, Titanium white. Additional but optional: Raw Sienna, Permanent Rose, Cerulean, Payne’s Gray

PAPER Arches Watercolor Paper Pad, 140 lb. Cold Press- 9x12.

BRUSHES Synthetic rounds in sizes #2, #4, #6, #8. 1/2” Flat. #1 Liner (optional). Black Velvet brushes are a blend of natural hair and synthetic, hold a good point and lots of paint or water. I use my #8 all the time along with a few synthetic brushes.

MISCELLANEOUS White and kneaded erasers, masking tape (1/2”), paper towels, HB pencils, notebook, kitchen towel, toothbrush, old credit card. I will supply water containers for class use. SOURCES: Cheap Joe’s, Dick Blick, Daniel Smith, Jerry’s Artarama

Peace Within Workshop

$99 Originally: $0

with Cary Ouellette, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

Calendar Jan 5, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Gather with a group to introspectively analyze why you may have anxiety and other negative patterns. This is a place for deep discussion, meditation, journaling, visualization, and Emotional Release: Subconscious Clearing to Release trapped emotions and limiting beliefs. Discover what no longer serves you and open yourself up to new possibilities. *Please Note: Cats on premise.





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