The Brown Family or their caretakers owned Valley Lodge for 181 years until 1973. Brothers David and Ephraim Brown came to Flintstown (now Baldwin) with their father, Captain David Brown, from Concord, Massachusetts, in 1783. Captain David Brown helped lay out the plot plan and worked on the roads in Flintstown. He never lived in Maine, but his son Ephraim built Valley Lodge. Ephraim's brother David built Saddle Back Farm (now gone) right above Valley Lodge. Ephraim had seven children who all lived to be adults. Thus, in the early 1800s, he added to the original cape by building a Federal Colonial over the front half of the cape. However, none of the early features of the cape were disturbed. It is possible to see the evolution of architectural styles from the mantels. From pre-revolutionary to the late Victorian periods, 95% of the original features are still present. Valley Lodge was featured in the April 2011 issue of Early American Life; a copy is at the Brown Memorial Library. Valley Lodge is located at 67 E. Saddleback Road, West Baldwin. Take Brown Road, which goes up behind Limington Lumber on Route 113. Take the first right, which is E. Saddleback. Valley Lodge is the first house. Please note: There is no charge for this tour. The $5 registration fee will be donated to the Baldwin Historical Society. If you would like to contribute other funds to the historical society, you may do so at  the time of the tour. Pre-registration is required due to spacing and safety issues. Extra sessions will be available as needed.

Welcome spring with beautiful colors and mosaics using buttons! Utilizing the pointillistic techniques of Neo-Impressionists to include Seurat, Signac, and Van Gough, you will use points of color to create a “bigger picture”. Who knew a button could do so much? Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

Amy will supply the materials to make a Stunning “Welcome” Bumblebee deco-mesh wreath and will guide you through the process to create a beautiful 24-inch wreath. We will have an intermission halfway through the three-hour class. Amy will provide snacks and drinks. This class is very relaxed and has a fun atmosphere.  A $30 materials fee is due to Amy Harrington at the start of class.

Amy is a mom of four and has been crafting for over 13 years. Amy discovered a passion for wreath-making in 2021 and has been mastering the craft ever since. She enjoys bringing joy to her customers’ homes, warming hearts, and seeing the wonder in her students’ eyes as they say, “I made that!” Amy attends out-of-state workshops and takes classes online from her coaches to stay on top of the up-and-coming trends. She looks forward to sharing her passion with you.

Here’s the coolest class you’ll find this coming Spring! We’ll talk about various prospecting and panning techniques, including the basic set up you’ll need to get started. Learn how to read the river, and where to legally hunt for gold in the rivers of Maine! Kevin is going to lay it all out for you - what a great adventure to have with your friends! or your kids! or all by yourself!

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In a non-threatening, safe, women- only environment with no live ammunition present, learn the basics of handgun safety when kept in your home or throughout your daily routine; how to handle a pistol safely; parts of a pistol and ammunition; fundamentals of pistol shooting including holding, stance, and aiming; common malfunctions; cleaning; and selecting a pistol just right for you. You may not

bring your own handgun or any ammunition to class, but the instructor will have safe, unloaded examples to share. You will receive a textbook. The optional two-hour range time at Lincoln County Rifle Club in Damariscotta is separately scheduled during daylight hours during the week and has a fee of $50 payable to the instructor. If you go to the range, you’ll fire either your own pistol or one from the instructor and try to put five rounds of ammunition through four separate target circles at 10 feet using only 20 rounds. You will need 50 rounds of ammunition for your personal handgun. If you are “renting” a pistol from the instructor, she will have 50 rounds of ammunition for you for a cost of $25 for a total cost of $75. To pass this nationally rated course and get certified, you must attend all sessions and actively participate, pass a written examination, and pass the 10-foot shooting qualification, all within two weeks of the last class session. Certification can be used to apply for a concealed carry permit.

Are you experiencing challenges in prioritizing & planning? Do you routinely lose important items? Do you find yourself always rushing and pressed for time? Are you neglecting key areas of your life? Are you overwhelmed? I challenge you to transform chaos and disorder into mindful organization. Replace old habits with proven techniques that give you a new-found freedom to be more productive, effective, peaceful and joyful. Learn practical list writing skills. Apply proven scheduling techniques. Make a plan to clear physical, mental and digital spaces. And much more!

Instructor: Roz Applebaum at www.rozapplebaum.com, Roz is a 30-year veteran of the conference industry and a successful life coach. Juggling speakers, hotel logistics, audio visual, attendee demands, and a myriad of other conference details demands strong organizational skills. Today, Roz helps her coaching clients apply organizational skills to their daily lives to achieve short- and long-term goals while maintaining an ideal life balance. Roz lives in Southern Maine where she dabbles in various art projects, walks the beach daily with her Labrador retriever Conway, and engages extensively with her community, friends and family. She still has time to travel, go to the theater and practice healthy selfcare utilizing her core principles of planning, prioritizing and actioning.

What is "Ham Radio", who are these guys and what in the world do they do? Join us for just one evening and learn about this challenging and very rewarding hobby. Taught by Rick Alderette - KB1ASM, a licensed radio operator since 1993.

Tuesday, May 21, 6-7:30pm

Registration Fee: $20