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Intro to Bridgeport Milling Machine

$200

with Daniel Gill, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Feb 1, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
This class is for those with a strong interest in metalworking tools, you will learn safe setup and basic operation of the classic Bridgeport milling machine.

Intro to Woodshop

$150

with Eric Dunder, Marrion "Mack"Ladd, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Feb 1, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Gain hands-on experience with woodshop machines, turning a rough-sawn piece of hardwood into a cutting board. Beginners welcome.

Electric Soldering

$100

with Tomas Amadeo, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Feb 1, 2025 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn soldering, a critical skill for making electronic circuits.

Machining Part 1 - February 2025

$285

with Ben Scott, Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education

Calendar Feb 3, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This course is for beginner students. Included is basic machine shop safety, determining speeds and feeds, proper use of dial calipers and micrometers, theory, and basic set up and operations of a milling machine and lathe. Upon course completion, students may enroll in Machining Part II. Bring safety glasses and wear reinforced-toe shoes to class. Please be sure to complete the 2-part form at this link to complete your registration.

Heartsaver® CPR & First Aid for Adults & Children

$79

with Karl Finley, EMT-P, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to handle first aid, choking, or sudden cardiac arrest situations until emergency medical assistance arrives. Learn how to handle scenarios including bleeding, sprains, bone fractures, and shock. Learn to operate an AED and give CPR to infants, children and adults. Certifications in first aid and CPR are valid for two years and meet the requirements for child care providers.

Karl Finley, an EMT/Paramedic who has served as a volunteer fireman with the Scarborough Fire Department for more than 20 years, previously spent 19 years at the Saco Fire Department. He has 11 years of experience instructing CPR and has been the public education coordinator for nine years.

Intro to Woodshop

$150

with Eric Dunder, Marrion "Mack"Ladd, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Feb 5, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 1 week
Gain hands-on experience with woodshop machines, turning a rough-sawn piece of hardwood into a cutting board. Beginners welcome.

Intro to Welding

$160

with Beau Cormier, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Feb 5, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of MIG welding in a safe, encouraging environment. Open to all levels, including complete beginners.

Intro to Welding

$160

with Beau Cormier, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Feb 8, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 1 week
Learn the basics of MIG welding in a safe, encouraging environment. Open to all levels, including complete beginners.




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