The Brown Family or their caretakers owned Valley Lodge for 181 years until 1973. Brothers David and Ephraim Brown came to Flintstown (now Baldwin) with their father, Captain David Brown, from Concord, Massachusetts, in 1783. Captain David Brown helped lay out the plot plan and worked on the roads in Flintstown. He never lived in Maine, but his son Ephraim built Valley Lodge. Ephraim's brother David built Saddle Back Farm (now gone) right above Valley Lodge. Ephraim had seven children who all lived to be adults. Thus, in the early 1800s, he added to the original cape by building a Federal Colonial over the front half of the cape. However, none of the early features of the cape were disturbed. It is possible to see the evolution of architectural styles from the mantels. From pre-revolutionary to the late Victorian periods, 95% of the original features are still present. Valley Lodge was featured in the April 2011 issue of Early American Life; a copy is at the Brown Memorial Library. Valley Lodge is located at 67 E. Saddleback Road, West Baldwin. Take Brown Road, which goes up behind Limington Lumber on Route 113. Take the first right, which is E. Saddleback. Valley Lodge is the first house. Please note: There is no charge for this tour. The $5 registration fee will be donated to the Baldwin Historical Society. If you would like to contribute other funds to the historical society, you may do so at the time of the tour. Pre-registration is required due to spacing and safety issues. Extra sessions will be available as needed.

Tour the world, one dance step at a time! Learn some basic steps in international folk dancing and a variety of dances for beginners. Discover Yemenite and Grapevine steps and various handholds for folk dances drawn from Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Israel, the US, Scandinavia, and more! A description of each culture will be presented, as applicable, to put dances in context. No partner is necessary.

Bring 2 small scarves, kerchiefs, or handkerchiefs (or something similar) to wave and a water bottle. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes (no sandals or high heels).

Patricia Campbell has more than 30 years of expertise instructing and directing a wide range of dancing styles, such as traditional square dance, international folk dance, contra-style, 18th-century/historical dance, and more. She currently hosts a weekly Zoom session called DanceTogether...Apart.

With clothes designed to fall apart and be replaced, learning how to mend your favorite garments keeps them out of the landfills longer while saving you money. You’ll learn the basics of mending, both on woven and knit fabric, by hand stitching or by machine. Hand sewing experience is helpful, but not required. You are encouraged to bring your own item of clothing in need of repair, but fabric for mending samples is provided.

We will learn step by step how to draw proportional faces from front, profile and quarter view perspectives. We will discuss the foundations of the human face, explore how to render different emotions, and learn new observational skills that will help you in other avenues of drawing.

ServSafe Certified Instructor Sheila Sprague

The ServSafe® program is developed by the National Restaurant Association with the help of foodservice industry experts who face the same risks you do every day. Your concerns are our concerns.

Our years of experience and inside knowledge of the foodservice industry are at the core of our courses, exams and materials. We will prepare you to handle food sanitation risks. 

Our materials help define food safety best practices because we involve specialists from regulatory agencies, academia, and the foodservice industry to create them. ServSafe materials reflect the latest science, research and FDA Food Code.

Fresh sourdough bread - it’s easier than you think and as delicious as you imagine! Join experienced breadmaker Martine for this two-part course. During the first half of the course students will learn how to feed their sourdough starter and make goodies from their excess sourdough. In the second half students will learn how to make and form the levain (dough) and how to bake their sourdough loaves. Please bring a large container for your starter (starter is provided by the instructor) and a cooking scale (preferable but not necessary). All ingredients will be provided. Materials fee of $8 is payable to instructor at class. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  The May class will start on May 19th with the final on June 10th. June 11th and 16th should be set aside for make-up days due to inclement weather, if necessary. 

Thank you!

Parents/Guardians are required to attend the last 45 minutes of the first class and do a ride-along with your child, to be scheduled by the instructor and parent.  Please review our website for a complete list of rules and expectations: https://merrymeeting.maineadulted.org/home/driver-education/

Please Note:  There is a make-up fee for missed classes. 

Are you 15 years of age or older and want your State of Maine permit to prepare for your driving exam? We offer driver education courses to help build strong, safe, and confident drivers. Students are awarded an instructional permit upon successful completion of the course with a grade of 80 percent or better. Only employee discounts are allowed, but you must call to register. If the student has a medical condition please contact the office or click on the link below as an additional medical form is required. Total hours of instruction is 40; 30 classroom and 10 driving. Full payment of $560 is required at the time of registration. If a student withdraws from the course, $75 is withheld from the refund to cover program costs. Only employee discounts for this class. Please bring your birth certificate or passport to the first class and a pen to every class as well as glasses for your eye exam, if you wear them. 

Note:  You should only sign up for this class if you are sure you can make all the dates.  There is a fee for make-up classes. 

Driver Medical Evaluation CR24 Bath Campus

For any medical waivers please use the above form as this class is part of the Bath Campus. 

October 2024

• Class Times 4:45 - 7:45 pm
• Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
• October: 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 (Final Exam)
  
• In case of inclement weather - make up days will be 10/30 and 11/4

May 2025

• Class Times 4:45 - 7:45 pm
• Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
• May: 19, 20, 21, 27, 28
• June: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, (Final Exam)
• In case of inclement weather - make up days will be 6/11 and 6/16

Immerse yourself in a creative journey as you design and craft a unique mobile using a blend of natural materials and upcycled wire. This relaxing workshop is a perfect opportunity to connect with your inner artist and create a beautiful piece of art.