Have you ever felt like Medicare regulations are a black box? There’s an alphabet soup of plans, a book of fine print and a calendar full of dates to remember. The whole thing seems like a mystery with too few clues to solve. Aaron Manning, a Licensed Insurance Agent with HealthMarkets, can answer many of the questions you may have about Medicare, from the beginning of the process on. He will discuss: when you are eligible, what is the timeline for enrollment without penalties, what original Medicare covers and what it doesn’t, what additional plans work in conjunction with original Medicare, and your financial assistance options.

Make your own birch bark basket. Learn how to identify trees, collect the bark from down trees, how to process the bark, and finally how to make a basket.

Whether you're starting Medicare soon or looking to understand what you have. My goal is to help you understand your choice and to feel confident in choosing coverage based on your needs. I will provide you with a free educational guide and resources. 

This session is for the alumni of previous workshops, not new students. The instructor will inspect worm bins, demonstrate and assist with harvesting, and answer any questions.

This course is a step-by-step guide to changing your name & gender markers to align with your lived identity in Maine. We will discuss the required legal processes from beginning to end, lay out a roadmap for their completion, and examine emotional and practical realities you’ll experience along the way. Taught by trans author Violet Hart (Legalize Me), this course welcomes people of all identities and centers the LGBTQ+ experience in a safe and affirming environment. This course includes a complimentary copy of “Legalize Me: A Comprehensive Guide to Changing Your Name and Gender Markers in the State of Maine.” *No Class: 4/16.

Do you love gardening? Do you want to enjoy the flowers you grow year-round? Learn how to combine watercolor and colored pencils to capture your colorful garden! Donna Kantor will introduce you to new techniques and help you gain the skills to enjoy your flower garden year-round.

Each year, 40% of food in the United States is wasted. Where does this

waste end up? Most likely the landfill. Examine the waste stream and find

out how much of it can be redirected to other methods of disposal such as

anaerobic digestion, composting, and recycling. Find out why it is so

important to keep food waste out of landfills and look into options of food

waste disposal. Discuss vermiculture, anaerobic digestion, eliminating

sources of pollution, and possibilities for feeding the hungry. Find out how

ecomaine handles waste and how you can contribute to managing your

food waste effectively! Registration is required to access online link.