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Lighthouse Lovers Cruise at the Maine Maritime Museum
with Steve McGrath, York Adult Education
In the first live online class, we'll start by learning camera settings, aperture, shutter, ISO, white balance and other compositional techniques critical to lighthouse photography. The following Saturday, during the Cruise, we’ll focus on photographing the wildlife and lighthouses, sharing techniques and approaches. Finally, we’ll meet online the following week to share, learn and critique our images. Limited to 15 students. This workshop is for beginner and intermediate photographers.
10 Lighthouses in 4 hours
NOTE: UPDATED CLASS DATES (updated on 3/14)
Online Class: June 6 from 6-8:00pm
On the Cruise: June 8 at 9:00am
Online Critique Class: June 11 from 6-8:0
Instructor: Steve McGrath
Lighthouse Lovers Cruise at the Maine Maritime Museum
with Steve McGrath, Kittery Adult Education
IMPORTANT: NEW DATES
This class is online and a field trip
This is an online class over ZOOM.
10 Lighthouses in 4 hours
Thursday, June 6 – online – 6-8pm
Saturday, June 8 - on the Cruise in Bath ME 9 am *you are responsible for your own arrangements/cost once time has been agreed upon in class
Tuesday, June 11- online – 6-8pm
Registration Fee: $180
Intro to Welding
with Beau Cormier, Athena Lynch, Portland Adult Education
Wild Food Foraging walk
with David Spahr, MSAD 11 Gardiner Area Adult & Community Education (adulted@msad11.org) 207-582-3774
This two-hour course will include walking in the woods to find edible wild food along with detailed descriptions of plant habitat and structure of the plants. Bring: Notebook and pen, basket, mesh or other bags, wax or brown paper bags, knife, bug repellent and hat, water or other refreshment and a snack, gloves, waterproof boots (preferred), tall socks you can tuck your pant legs. Optional: gps, backpack, field guide, magnifying glass
Will run
Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
with Chris Toy, Windham/Raymond Adult Education
Sunday, June 9th is the date for this day of fun and exploration with adventurer-extraordinaire Chris Toy! We’ll board the Amtrak Downeaster in Portland and travel in comfort to North Station in Boston.
A quick subway ride takes us close to the John W. Weeks Footbridge on the Charles River in Cambridge where we’ll get to experience many cultural activities along Memorial Drive. Events include: food vendors, parades, dancers, drummers, martial arts demonstrations, cultural arts and crafts. We’ll cheer on our favorite Dragon Boat racers. When we’ve had our fill of excitement, we’ll meander over to Chinatown and choose one of Chris’ favorite dimsum restaurants.
After making our way back to North Station, we’ll hop on the Downeaster’s 4:15 train and relax on our way back to Portland.
Walking shoes are highly recommended.
Plan for “iffy” weather.
Bring funds for souvenir purchases and dimsum lunch.
Trip includes: Round trip Downeaster ticket, subway ticket, professional guiding by Chris Toy!
Family Literacy June: First Time: Dentist W24
with Kelli Gilzow Stowell, Augusta Adult and Community Education
Monthly Storytime Adventures are curated to include a copy of the storybook for each child registered. A comprehensive craft to accompany the book, along with a take-home and follow-up for parents/guardians to continue the discussions from our Adventure together. The outdoors, movement, and opportunity for creative outlet are encouraged.
These sessions are ideal for parents/guardians of children birth to 4 years. Parent/Guardian discussions will be monthly to discuss topics of how to integrate literacy into our lives with the assistance of Community Partners.
Dental Assisting - June 10, 2024 Live Online, Online Anytime, Self-Paced
with Academy of Medical Professions Instructor, Houlton/Hodgdon Adult & Community Education
Academy of Medical Professions (AMP) is in partnership with Houlton/Hodgdon Adult Ed, Houlton Regional Hospital, and Katahdin Valley Health Center.
See Attached Flyer for More Information
Option 1: Live Online
- Starts Monday, June 10, 2024, 6-8pm for 12wks
Option 2: Online Anytime, Self-Paced
- FREE if eligible for sponsorship, scholarship, agency assistance, or workforce training funds.
- And if you don't qualify, payment plans are available!
For More Information and to apply:
Call Adult Ed at 521-3100 ext 5, or email patricia.sloat@rsu29.org, or visit www.rsu29-70.maineadulted.org
Who is a Dental Assistant?
The purpose of this course is to gain background knowledge and vocabulary for an entry level position in the clinical or administrative dental setting. Learning media provide specific insight into preclinical and clinical areas of dental assisting, reviewing chapter content and the application of content. Chapters include professional and legal aspects of dental assisting, anatomy and physiology, dental anatomy, infection control and hazardous materials, dental treatment, patient care, dental imaging, preventative dentistry, restorative dentistry, and specialized dentistry. Students will be given the building blocks for DANB RHS content certifications, and access to materials to prepare for this exam. Resume writing (including updated personal resume) and professional development are required for graduation. During each week of our 10-week program we assist the student to build the confidence, skills, and knowledge to assist the dentist and be a valuable member of the dental healthcare team. Each week of the course covers a different area of dental practice, allowing students to grasp the material in manageable chunks. Media used for instruction include textbook, workbook, demonstration videos, slides and learning games, and hands-on l
Maine Driving Dynamics June W24
with Chantel Plummer, Augusta Adult and Community Education
The Maine Driving Dynamics course is a driver improvement course that is designed to improve a student's defensive driving awareness.
This five-hour course includes a discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine's highways.
Our goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce vehicle-related crashes.
Classes are held at Augusta Adult and Community Education, 22 Armory St., Augusta - You must attend both classes to receive credit. Classes will be on Monday, June 10 & Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 6:00-8:30 pm.