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Culinary Herb Gardening - MS

$15

with Patricia Michaud, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education

Calendar Apr 25, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Don't miss your chance for a spot in this popular class! Join Patricia Michaud of the Waterville Gardening Club and learn how to make your garden even more beautiful as well as useful with herbs. This class will cover selecting, growing, and harvesting herbs both old and new varieties, and how to use them in cooking. Students will also make a bit of herbal butter and fry a bit of garlic for sampling. Limit 10 students.

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Digital Marketing For Small And Just Starting Businesses

$20

with Darryl Quilnlan, Westbrook Adult Education

Calendar Apr 25, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

This course will go over marketing practices for businesses that are just starting out or struggling to gain business. This is a hands-on course where you will be creating online profiles and crafting a marketing plan for your business. Please bring a laptop and/or pen and paper and your phone. 

What Will Be Covered - The Three Levels Of Marketing And What They Are For

Who Are You And What Are you Selling?

Who Are your Customers?

Where To Put Yourself Online

What Is Your Homebase And Where Can Your Customers Find You?

Online Searches - Why They Matter And What They Really Mean For You

Social Media - Should You? Shouldn’t You? (You Should)

SEO - Why Does It Matter And Should You Spend MoneyReviews - Why Do They Matter? (It’s More Important Than You Think)

Digital Advertising - Does It Make Sense For Your Business? If So, Where To Get The Best Bang For Your BuckCommunity Involvement Opportunities And Why They Matter

Disc Golf Basics

$50

with Windham/Raymond Adult Education

Calendar Apr 25, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Are you interested in learning how to play disc golf and the rules associated with disc golf? We will share everything you need to know to get started from the types of discs you can throw to tips on developing your disc golf form. Disc golf is a game in which players attempt to throw a frisbee disc from a tee box into a standing basket hole. Playing disc golf can also show you a new, exciting way to exercise and spend your free time, a way to engage socially and make new friends, and even a new way to relax in an atmosphere like no other. No need to have your own set of discs to start as loaners will be available at class. $5 course fee/week is covered in the cost of the class.

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Part II

$78

with Naomi Howe, Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education

Calendar Apr 25, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This class is for those students who have taken Part I, or those who want to go ‘beyond the basics’. This class will take value scales and create value studies, use shading techniques and light studies, use viewfinders to render more accurate drawings and perspective, and take line and contour sketches to manifest quick and elegant gesture drawings. This fun class will give students confidence and insight into creating their own personal style and art. Materials: Drawing pencils, white rubber eraser, black fine-point pen, charcoal stick, and drawing pad (at least 8” x 10”). (Many of these materials will be available to 'try' and experiment with in class, so students can identify which are best for them). Please note: The book and workbook purchase is highly recommended!

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Family Knitting Nights!

$55

with Vicky Vaughn, Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 25, 2024 at 6 pm

Learn the joys of knitting with Vicky this spring! Knitting is a great way to not only get creative and make beautiful things, but it can also be a relaxing and theraputic time.

Join Vicky in this new 4-week class where she will guide both parent and child in learning just how fun and easy knitting can be. You'll learn how to cast on, master the basic knit and purl stitches, learn some tips and tricks on repairing mistakes, and learn how to read a pattern! Vicky is a passionite knitter and not only makes classes exciting for her students, but makes learning how to knit FUN!

Materials for class include:
• Size 7 Knitting Needles
• 1 pair of small scissors
• Tape measure
• 1 light color Supersaver Red Heart Yarn (7 Ounces)

This cost of the class is for a team of 2 (one parent, one child). If a parent has multiple children that would like to join, let us know! Class is limited to children ages 12 and above. 

Hampden - Hawaiian Hula: Kahiko Dance Class

$40

with Julia Kearns, Orono-Hampden-Old Town Adult Ed Partnership

Calendar Apr 25, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Hawaiian Hula: Kahiko Dance Class - Hampden Academy

Julia Kearns

Hawaiian Hula: Kahiko Dance Class - Hampden Academy

Julia Kearns

Ancient Hawaiian Hula dancing is steeped in tradition and history. In this 6-week, introductory class, participants will be immersed in the culture, language, and dance of the Hula Kahiko. This class is intended for those looking to begin an exploration of this sacred culture through the art of dance. Participants should dress for moderate activity. Participants will need to fill out a fitness waiver to participate in this class.

 

Thursdays, April 25 - May 30                        6 - 7 pm

Course fee:  $40

 

Handmade Cards - Session 2

$15

with Lorna Plourde, Midcoast Adult & Community Education

Calendar Apr 25, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Make your own cards with love. These classes will teach you how to make beautiful cards, providing instructions and techniques. You will make four unique cards, and each class will teach a different design. The instructor fee is $5 per class (payable the night of each class) and there is always a door prize. All supplies are provided.

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Home Buying Simplified

$15

with Denise Reiff, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult and Community Education

Calendar Apr 25, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Tired of renting and ready to put your hard earned money towards a new home? We have you covered! Learn about different financing options, what sellers are looking for, current market conditions and how to negotiate in today’s market so that you get a great deal on your new home! Please bring a pen/notepad.

Scott & Denise Reiff are a successful local husband/wife realtor couple affiliated with Keller Williams Realty. Together, they are dedicated to educating both buyers and sellers on their home buying/selling journeys.





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