Strengthen your core, improve your flexibility, shake and shimmy off inches while moving to the beautiful mysterious melodies of the Old World. As a means of self-expression, this ancient art inspires grace, poise and confidence and boosts self-esteem. Wear comfortable clothing such as a tank top and capri pants. Hip scarves are optional, but useful and fun. INSTRUCTOR: Lew-Ann Leen attended Dance Teacher Training School at Kent State. She’s worked in NYC and Costa Rica choreographing musicals and owns her own theater company. Visit Lew-AnnDance.com.

Get ready to take your ukulele playing to another level with Duncan Perry! Using his song-based approach, you will explore left hand ornamentation techniques including hammering on and slides. The right hand will get a work out as you expand your knowledge of strumming and finger picking by learning such skills as triplets and muting. More chords will be added to your tool box and you will learn how to transpose songs from one key to another. Of course, there will be many laughs along the way. The pace will be geared to the proficiency level of those enrolling. At a minimum, all students are expected to know basic chord formations in the Keys of C and G and be capable of smooth chord transitions. If you love playing the ukulele and you want to enhance your knowledge of this wonderful instrument, this course is a must. Please have a serviceable soprano, concert, or tenor size ukulele, an electronic tuner, a music stand and a passion for playing.

Tuesday, May 7-14, 6-7:30 p.m., 2 sessions

Course Fee: $35

Get ready to take your ukulele playing to another level with Duncan Perry! Using his song-based approach, you will explore left hand ornamentation techniques including hammering on and slides. The right hand will get a work out as you expand your knowledge of strumming and fingerpicking by learning such skills as triplets and muting. More chords will be added to your tool box and you will learn how to transpose songs from one key to another. Of course, there will be many laughs along the way and you will need to practice. The pace will be geared to the proficiency level of those enrolling. At a minimum, all students are expected to know basic chord formations in the Keys of C and G and be capable of smooth chord transitions. If you love playing the ukulele and you want to enhance your knowledge of this wonderful instrument, this course is a must. Please have a serviceable soprano, concert, or tenor size ukulele, an electronic tuner, and a passion for playing.

Do you want to make a difference in a child's life right here in Knox and Lincoln counties? Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Mid-Maine pairs children facing adversity with caring, responsible adults to form impactful & mentoring relationships. Learn about becoming a Big Brother or Sister to a child, or helping out at a local after-school mentoring program. Lisa Wilson and Heather Selin will share information and stories about Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mid-Maine's impact in the midcoast, discuss the agency's specific volunteer needs and the challenges and benefits for volunteers. They will answer your questions about the many ways you can help children in our community and develop relationships that will transform you as well. Join us to learn how you can make a difference in a child's life right here in our community. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Mid-Maine is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring mentor relationships that change their lives for the better, forever, because all children deserve to achieve success in life. Learn about becoming a Big Brother or Sister to a child, helping out at a local BBBS after-school program or volunteering at our Bowl For Kid's Sake fundraising event this spring. The instructors will share stories about how Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mid-Maine is making an impact in the midcoast. They will be available to answer questions about the agency's;s programs and the many ways you can become involved to help children in our community. There is no charge to attend, but pre-registration at the Adult Ed office is required. Lisa Wilson is the Big Brother Big Sister School Based Manager of Mid-Maine and Heather Selin the Community Based Manager of Mid-Maine and Penobscot. For more information go to www.bbbsmidmaine.org.

Do you want to make a difference in a child's life right here in Knox and Lincoln counties? Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Mid-Maine pairs children facing adversity with caring, responsible adults to form impactful & mentoring relationships. Learn about becoming a Big Brother or Sister to a child, or helping out at a local after-school mentoring program. Lisa Wilson and Heather Selin will share information and stories about Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mid-Maine's impact in the midcoast, discuss the agency's specific volunteer needs and the challenges and benefits for volunteers. They will answer your questions about the many ways you can help children in our community and develop relationships that will transform you as well. Join us to learn how you can make a difference in a child's life right here in our community. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Mid-Maine is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring mentor relationships that change their lives for the better, forever, because all children deserve to achieve success in life. Learn about becoming a Big Brother or Sister to a child, helping out at a local BBBS after-school program or volunteering at our Bowl For Kid's Sake fundraising event this spring. The instructors will share stories about how Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mid-Maine is making an impact in the midcoast. They will be available to answer questions about the agency's;s programs and the many ways you can become involved to help children in our community. There is no charge to attend, but pre-registration at the Adult Ed office is required. Lisa Wilson is the Big Brother Big Sister School Based Manager of Mid-Maine and Heather Selin the Community Based Manager of Mid-Maine and Penobscot. For more information go to www.bbbsmidmaine.org.

Join Dave at 7 am at the Fort Foster gate. We will comb the fort area for spring migrants, especially warblers and other songbirds.  Tips on identification of warblers, flycatchers, and woodpeckers. Bring to class: binoculars. Meet at the entrance gate of Fort Foster in Kittery.

Saturday, May 18, 7am -9am, 1 session

Course Fee: $12

If you’ve ever wondered how knives are created or want to gain some basic blacksmithing skills, join this two session workshop offered by blacksmith Adriaan Gerber at his workshop in Ellsworth. You’ll learn basic forging, filing and heat treating techniques, as well as how to fit a handle to your knife. You’ll leave with your own steel knife made with your own hands. Gerber believes this project builds self-empowerment and confidence. It also offers a glimpse into an ancient art form practiced through the ages. All knives are made from raw materials, ensuring a level of craftsmanship that only handmade articles can have. No previous experience necessary. Please bring leather gloves and eye protection, as well as a bag lunch and drink. There is a $25.00 material fee payable to the instructor at the first class. Makeup class (if needed) 05/12/19.

Adriaan Gerber is a knife maker from Ellsworth who has been making sharp, pointy things for a decade. Before that, he was a software consultant at Boston University. He believes that forging objects from steel is simply the coolest thing you will ever learn.

Directions will be sent to students upon registering.

If you’ve ever wondered how knives are created or want to gain some basic blacksmithing skills, join this two session workshop offered by blacksmith Adriaan Gerber at his workshop in Ellsworth. You’ll learn basic forging, filing and heat treating techniques, as well as how to fit a handle to your knife. You’ll leave with your own steel knife made with your own hands. Gerber believes this project builds self-empowerment and confidence. It also offers a glimpse into an ancient art form practiced through the ages. All knives are made from raw materials, ensuring a level of craftsmanship that only handmade articles can have. No previous experience necessary. Please bring leather gloves and eye protection, as well as a bag lunch and drink. There is a $25.00 material fee payable to the instructor at the first class. Makeup class (if needed) 06/02/19.

Adriaan Gerber is a knife maker from Ellsworth who has been making sharp, pointy things for a decade. Before that, he was a software consultant at Boston University. He believes that forging objects from steel is simply the coolest thing you will ever learn.

Directions will be sent to students upon registering.