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Intro to Woodshop

$150

with Eric Dunder, Marrion "Mack" Ladd, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Nov 16, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Gain hands-on experience with woodshop machines, turning a rough-sawn piece of hardwood into a cutting board. Beginners welcome.

Autumn Plant Walk at Clifford Park

$15

with Laura Grover, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Calendar Nov 17, 2024 at 1 pm

Discover the treasures still blooming and the gifts the woods give us in late autumn. Admire plants and local ecology with plant and bird hobbyist, Laura Grover while learning about the wild world on beautiful Wabanaki land at Clifford Park in Biddeford. Registration closes at noon on 11/15. Wear comfortable shoes or boots and weather-appropriate clothing. We will meet in the parking lot, beginning our walk promptly at 1 PM for a stroll along a moderate trail with a couple of hills, rocks, and roots. Rain date Wednesday, 11/20. Note: Please communicate any accessibility concerns at registration, and Laura will contact you to discuss any needed accommodations.

Laura Grover is a plant and bird hobbyist, botanical illustrator for Fedco Seeds, and a mindfulness ambassador. She has led many plant identification and mindful foraging walks for people of all ages. She enjoys bringing people together to look closely in nature, practice mindfulness outside, and be a sensory animal in the woods.

Clothes Mending Workshop

$100

with Dan Toomre, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Nov 17, 2024 at 4:30 pm, runs for 1 week
Mend your favorite garments to keep them out of landfills while saving money. You’ll learn on woven and knit fabrics, stitching by hand or machine.

Computer Tutoring Section 10

$59

with Jeanne Cassidy, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Calendar Nov 18, 2024 at 4 pm

Register for your private one-hour appointment! Topics include social media, email and attachments, music apps, Microsoft Office, the internet, or saving, sending, and editing photographs. Get tips on backing up your work and virus prevention programs. Bring your laptop or use one of ours.

Jeanne Cassidy, MA, CPCM, PMP, has worked with computers for 30+ years in the military and aerospace industries. She enjoys sharing her extensive experience with people who want to become more familiar with existing technology.

CNC Machining - Nov 2024
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CNC Machining - Nov 2024

$310

with Ben Scott, Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education

Calendar Nov 18, 2024 at 4:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This 21-hour course introduces students to CNC (Computer Numerical Control) manufacturing. Machine functions, tooling set-up, reading machine language, part set-up and machine manipulation will be covered. Basic CNC mill operations and manual programming techniques will be used. Learn the fundamentals of using a vertical CNC milling machine and how to generate a program using G and M codes. Upon course completion, students are eligible for employment through several area businesses. Prerequisite: Completion of the Machining Part I course, employment in the industry, or enrollment in university tooling courses. Bring safety glasses and wear reinforced-toe shoes to class.

Computer Tutoring Section 11

$59

with Jeanne Cassidy, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Calendar Nov 18, 2024 at 5:15 pm

Register for your private one-hour appointment! Topics include social media, email and attachments, music apps, Microsoft Office, the internet, or saving, sending, and editing photographs. Get tips on backing up your work and virus prevention programs. Bring your laptop or use one of ours.

Jeanne Cassidy, MA, CPCM, PMP, has worked with computers for 30+ years in the military and aerospace industries. She enjoys sharing her extensive experience with people who want to become more familiar with existing technology.

Computer Tutoring Section 12

$59

with Jeanne Cassidy, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Calendar Nov 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm

Register for your private one-hour appointment! Topics include social media, email and attachments, music apps, Microsoft Office, the internet, or saving, sending, and editing photographs. Get tips on backing up your work and virus prevention programs. Bring your laptop or use one of ours.

Jeanne Cassidy, MA, CPCM, PMP, has worked with computers for 30+ years in the military and aerospace industries. She enjoys sharing her extensive experience with people who want to become more familiar with existing technology.

Think Before You Buy: Fast Fashion - Live Online

$9

with Bea Johnson, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Calendar Nov 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm

What is fast fashion? Examine the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion and its contribution to waste, pollution, and labor practices. Explore sustainable alternatives and consumer actions to mitigate these issues, as well as ways to properly manage textile waste. Join us to understand the true cost of fast fashion and discover how we can promote a more ethical and sustainable industry. Registration closes at 10 AM 11/18. Zoom link provided by instructor.

Beatrice Johnson, BS Ecology & Environmental Sciences from UMO, has been working in environmental sustainability since she graduated. She has found her place in teaching sustainable waste management and loves to see people taking simple steps to reduce their carbon footprint, bettering the future of the world.





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