Develop a deeper understanding of the Android system and its connection to Google with this free NDEC class, learn how touse common apps more effectively, and become comfortable with a wider range of settings.          Requirements for this class:An Android tablet or phone with Internet access and completion of Android Basics or have equivalent knowledge.

To reserve a spot for this free class go to: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/android-intermediate/?instance_id=5678 

Teaching children about safer behavior in and around the water. This curriculum is interactive and focuses on developing an awareness of the risks of drowning and how to minimize those risks.

Pre-Requisite: The child participating needs to have basic swimming knowledge. And to bring their life jacket.

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but  simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a  few hours you can learn enough about playing  the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private  lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along  with your favorite songs right away.

Since this class is being held online with Zoom, you will  be able to sit at home with your guitar and  take this class without any pressure at all. And  since the class includes an online book and  online follow-up video lessons, you will be able  to continue your practice and study on your  own.

An optional periodic online question and  answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well.

Topics include:

• How chords work in a song
• How to form the three main types of chords
• How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns
• How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)
• How to play along with simple tunes

For ages 13+. 

Instructor: Craig Coffman

Monday, June 23rd, 2025

Time:  6:30-9:30 pm

Location: Live Online via Zoom

Registration: $69

Please note the date for this class has changed from what was listed in our brochure. The new date is Monday, June 23.

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+.

Join volunteers from the Old Orchard Beach Historical Society at the Harmon Memorial Museum, home to numerous exhibits pertaining to Old Orchard Beach, including "Museum in the Streets," which depicts twenty-eight past and present views of OOB. Discover the history of the Pier, views and highlights of Ocean Park, and a Salvation Army display. Visit the Fire Room, which displays major fires from 1904 to the present, or view pictures of Charles Lindbergh's historic landing. These are just a few of the items of interest you'll see as you enjoy learning about OOB's storied past!

Taking photos of the displays is prohibited.

Metered parking available on Old Orchard St, free parking on Adelaide St, or in the lot behind OOB Town Hall (for the duration of the course only).

*Donations are not required but are accepted for the upkeep and maintenance of the museum and its collection.

W. Warren Harmon was active within the OOB community from 1915–1952 and wore many hats, including town treasurer, auditor, moderator, and superintendent of schools, as well as lifelong involvement in many local organizations. His home was bequeathed to the community in 1974 for exclusive use by the historical society and designated as the Harmon Memorial Museum.

Offered in partnership with Southern Maine Community College.

In this reading and writing course, students will strengthen their understanding of the interconnected relationship between reading and writing for academic purposes. Students will apply their comprehension of paragraph and essay structure to analyze and produce compare and contrast as well as persuasive writing. Students will gain digital literacy skills through working with online learning technology. At the completion of this course, students’ work will be analyzed to determine readiness for ENGL100.

Prerequisites: An Accuplacer score of 470 or higher is required OR CASAS score of 239 or higher is required.

To apply: Complete this interest form.

Registration opens April 7th. There are 15 seats available on a first come, first serve basis. 

This is a whimsical class blending tumbled glass and pottery. We will have lots of glass and pottery to choose from, so come join us for a fun night out and create a keepsake and simply indulge in this therapeutic artistic process. Materials provided.