This is an introductory class to learn about basic stitches, designing your image and to create your own hoop embroidery project. Hoop embroidery has found a renewed interest in the crafting world. Lovely abstracts, unique modern themes, and plays on the iconic “home sweet home” samplers are what comes to the imagination when we think of cross stitch and needlepoint. Register early; this class will take only 6 students. Instructor: Christina Thibault Saturday, 9/28, 9:00am-1:00pm, Community Arts Center, 34 School St.,$39

This teaser class will help you get a feel for the pottery wheel. Learn how to make a small cup or bowl, trim and glaze in one day. Register early; this class will take only 6 students. Instructor: Mia Bogyo Saturday, 9/21, 9:00am-1:00pm, Community Arts Center, 34 School Street, $40

Take time out during the busy holiday season for this great smelling, stress free and fun class!! We will make holiday-scented room sprays that make great gifts for family and friends or you can make some for yourself to enhance your home. Official 12 Sprays of Christmas labels included, along with basic gift bags. Materials fee: $4/per spray, limit 5 per participant, payable to instructor. Elissa Nauman is a Certified Essential Oils Coach through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). She is a health enthusiast particularly in regards to alternative health and a Mom who is constantly seeking healthier alternatives for her family. Tuesday, 12/3, 6:30pm-8:00pm, GMS, $14

This class is for English Language Learners who want to go to college but are not ready for the Maine College Transitions Program. This small class will focus on building listening, speaking, reading and writing in academic areas with a focus on grammar and writing. Schedule: TBD

Explore your options with our Career Advisor. Job shadow your dream job, talk with people doing the work you think you want to do and make a plan to get to where you want to be. Career Advising is available for students enrolled in all academic programs. Community members welcome to participate, if time allows. Please call 222-1095 to set up an appointment

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Math Basics covers place value, calculations with the four operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers, decimals, fractions and percentage. In addition, it covers the basic vocabulary of geometry, reading of tables and graphs used in the world and introduces problem solving strategies for real life situations. Math Essentials covers the number system, exponents and roots, the order of operations, percents, ratio and proportion, measurement and units, integers, geometry, simple statistics, simple equations and includes applications that use those Math topics. Students will learn to work with and without the use of a calculator. This class prepares for the HiSET® test. Instructor: Sue Finch Schedule: TBD

In this class you will learn to read, understand and analyze tests in both literature and informational texts. Instruction includes how to find facts and interpreting paraphrasing as well as understanding context clues, inferences and drawing conclusions. Instructor: Marjorie Ford Schedule: TBD ALL Classes require an intake and orientation appointment and placement testing. ALL Classes are open to ELL and non-ELL students. Please call 222-1095 to set up an appointment