**PRICE INCREASE: The state has increased the cost of their Maine Driving Dynamics Clasess (MDD). The fee has been increased from $40 to $70.  There is no longer a senior discount**

Maine Driving Dynamics offers drivers the opportunity to improve their defensive driving abilities. This 5-hour course includes collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine’s highways. The course is taught by a certified Maine Driving Dynamics instructor. Those completing the course receive a 3-point credit on their driving record. Must attend both evenings. 

Chris Toy is the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian-fusion cooking for several Maine community education programs. Cooking students will learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe, and the Americas incorporating traditional and local ingredients. Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques, and stories behind the dishes being created. The Homeport Inn and Tavern has 9 private suites tastefully updated with comfortable furnishings. There’s live music each evening in the tavern. Specially discounted rates including breakfasts, are available by contacting the Inn.

Your instructor, Mary Laury is an accomplished watercolorist and highly esteemed teacher. She encourages all her students to believe they can be successful. Painting is an exciting medium; it flows and moves and does beautiful things. If you have never painted in watercolors, we will start at the beginning. If you have painted before, you will pick up some new tips and tricks as well. We all learn together! An award-winning Grand Victorian sea captain’s home, The Homeport Inn and Tavern has 9 private suites tastefully updated with comfortable furnishings. There’s live music each evening in the tavern. Specially discounted rates including breakfasts, are available by contacting the Inn $495 Tuition includes all lunches and dinners (Beverages can be purchased through the tavern)

Mary Laury is an accomplished watercolorist and highly esteemed teacher. She encourages all her students to believe they can be successful. Painting is an exciting medium; it flows and moves and does beautiful things. If you have never painted in watercolors, we will start at the beginning. If you have painted before, you will pick up some new tips and tricks as well. We all learn together! The Homeport Inn and Tavern has 9 private suites tastefully updated with comfortable furnishings. There’s live music each evening in the tavern. Specially discounted rates including breakfasts, are available by contacting the Inn.

The trip leaves Wells High School at 8:30a.m. we arrive at the Museum by 10:30.  Because of covid there are no docents available you will be free to explore the museum on your own. You will not want to miss the new Turner exhibit. There are two places in the museum that you can dine at. The van will leave the museum at 1:30p.m. to return to the High School. The trip is limited to 7 people. The cost of the trip is $55.00 per person.

Adventure Marketplace is excited to welcome you to join us next February 2-5, 2024 for Carnival de Québec, one of the world’s largest winter carnivals! We will travel from Portland on a deluxe Custom Coach and stay three nights at the iconic Chateau Frontenac! Wander through the winter wonderland of beautiful Québec City; North America’s oldest and most European city. Enjoy a host of outdoor activities for all ages, including snow slides dog sledding ice castle snow sculptures sleigh rides skating, and much more! Wander through quaint boutiques, enjoy live music, ice bars, and fine restaurants where Québec City chefs combine French-Canadian heritage with fine local products to create unforgettable meals.

Important information: A passport or Passport ID is required.

Please email nancy@adventure-marketplace.com for more details or visit adventure-marketplace.com for more information and to book

Join us next February 2-5, 2024 for Carnival de Québec, one of the world’s largest winter carnivals! We will travel from Portland on a deluxe Custom Coach and stay three nights at the iconic Chateau Frontenac! Wander through the winter wonderland of North America’s oldest and most European city. Enjoy a host of outdoor activities for all ages, including snow slides, dog sledding, ice castle snow sculptures, sleigh rides, skating and much more! Explore quaint boutiques or enjoy live music, ice bars and fine restaurants where Québec City chefs combine French-Canadian heritage with fine local products to create unforgettable meals.

Adventure includes: roundtrip deluxe motorcoach transportation from Portland, visit to the Hôtel de Glace, 3 nights at the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, winter effigy pass to the Carnival, special “insiders” experience, taxes, fees and baggage handling.Important information: Passport or Passport ID is required.

Rates are per person based on room share choice(s):

Quad – 4 people/2 beds - $829
Triple – 3 people/2 beds -  $869 
Double – 2 people/1 bed - $1019
Double – 2 people/2 beds - $1029 
Single – 1 person/1 bed - $1599

A $150 per person deposit is due at registration ~ Final payment is due on or before December 9th, 2023.
$25 per person cancellation fee after deposit has been paid.

Registration link for Adventure Marketplace 

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Are you new to driving in Maine? Not sure what all the questions on your insurance application mean? Wondering what level of insurance you really need for your vehicle? Does your insurance agent profit from your policy? These are some of the questions to which Rachel will provide answers, insights and more. Rachel works in Portland and enjoys helping folks navigate the insurance process to their best benefit. Specific claims questions cannot be addressed in this session