Do you love writing or children? Have you dreamed of having your own book published? This course will guide you through the process of identifying the format and audience for your book, brainstorming ideas, developing a plot and characters, writing effectively, seeking and benefiting from feedback, and finally perfecting your manuscript to send off to an agent or publisher. Whether you know exactly what you want to write or are still fishing around for ideas, this course will take you to the next level through exercises designed to further your particular project.

For more information or to register click on the link.

Discover Sign Language will teach you how to sign basic phrases and complete sentences and how to put it all together, allowing you to introduce yourself and start a conversation. Along the way, you will learn signs for colors, numbers, locations, family, and the activities you like to do.

Throughout the course, you will learn by watching videos that demonstrate how to make the signs and how to incorporate facial expressions to communicate in this beautiful language. This course is taught using the best practices of the industry with a minimum of audio support. Throughout it, you will be immersed in silence, which will help you gain an understanding of the perspective of Deaf people and sign language.

You will also gain an introduction to the world of the Deaf culture and explore topics such as lip reading, baby signs, and the career of interpreting. By the end of the course, when you meet a Deaf person, you will be ready to sign!

For more information please click the link.

Ray Reitze, master Maine Guide, has led thousands of people through the peace of the Maine woods and into the peace of their own hearts.  Molly Gawler is a fiddle teacher, mother, dancer, singer, breather, swimmer, walker, and lover of life who has been studying with Ray for many years.  During Ray and Molly's 5-day spiritual retreat, there will be time for stillness, learning, and questions as well as great home-cooked meals and laughter around the fire.  Throughout the week, Ray will share stories and wisdom while guiding us, through breath, silence, and deep listening toward becoming what we all are: love.

The program will include: seeing, feeling and studying energy systems; root systems; above ground and the green family; the creature people; weather and wind directions; studying and learning to read the landscape (it has so much to tell us about life); observing the actions of water as it interacts with nature.

Dates:

April 21 - 25 (at Earthways in Canaan)

June 23 - 27

October 20 - 24

All programs have Sunday 10:00 am arrival and Thursday 3:00 pm departure; details in registration 

Cost: $350-500 sliding scale

For online registration: 

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Prepare for your HiSET in as little as 6 weeks. This will require a CASAS assessment to determine placement and learning needs. Th s HiSET Academy is designed to closely resemble the official HiSet exam, and the content is 100% aligned. Students are able to work independently, the learning is self-directed, and the lessons/practice tests are individualized.

* Practice Test * Scores Please contact our office @207-778-3460 to make an appointment and get started towards earning your high school equivalency. *We can say with confidence that if a student uses this program and goes through the process, they will be able to pass the official HiSET exam.

Establish the accounts (Gmail, Schoology, Zoom, GCF Learn free and gain comfort with the learning platform skills you’ll need to be successful in our remote or hybrid classes.

Don’t have your driver’s license but want to get it? Driver’s Education is being offered at Mt. Abram High School in the Fall as soon as possible. Classes start after school at 2:45pm to 5:00pm. Students must have a certified copy of their birth certificate and have their Social Security card with them. Please contact Greta Espeaignnette at 678-2701 x 4226 to sign up. 

AmeriCorps is the program whereby citizens can Make a Difference in their community by enrolling to lend their energy and ability to advance a well thought out project and program. AmeriCorps members receive a stipend, fully paid health benefit (full time) and an education award that can be applied to any post-secondary school tuition/fees.  Member terms are full or part time and there are many opportunities available, including the Augusta area.  

The education award can be used to pay down your student loans or transferred (over 55) for the college expenses of a grandchild, child, or forster child.

Hear more about National Service through AmeriCorps by contacting:                                 roy.gedat@goodwillnne.org

SENIOR CENTRAL invites our local senior citizens to coffee, cornhole, cards, cribbage, and, of course, socializing! FMI: Leave a message at (207) 650-6665.

     Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m., Ongoing