This one-session workshop will help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. The class covers the pros and cons of owning your own business, the steps needed for start-up, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed. Pre-registration required, no cost. Please contact Jenn Dobransky at 207-386-1664 or jenn.dobransky@maine.edu.

This multi-session class covers the basics of a business plan, marketing, and cash planning, and is suitable for those thinking about or in the early start-up phase of a new business. It will help you assess the feasibility, desirability, and viability of your business idea and get you started with your plan. Pre-registration required, no cost. Contact Jenn Dobransky at 386-1664 or jenn.dobransky@maine.edu.

Take charge of your career and create an action plan to achieve success. Learn how your current skills connect to future careers. Identify high-growth job fields. Explore education and training options. Strengthen your resume for a targeted job search. Graduates of this class are eligible to apply for the University of Maine at Augusta GEN Scholarship, to be used at any UMA location. Pre-registration required, no cost. Access the month-long course anytime from your own computer. Pre-registration required, no cost. Contact Jenn Dobransky at 386-1664 or jenn.dobransky@maine.edu.

How many lighthouses can we visit in one day?! We do live on the coast of Maine, so why not find out? Let’s start the day with Marshall Point Lighthouse in Port Clyde, made famous by everyone’s favorite movie, Forrest Gump! We’ll make our way up the coast to Owl’s Head Lighthouse and enjoy expansive views of Penobscot Bay from rugged seaside cliffs. Let’s grab a picnic lunch at Market Basket, a gourmet market and bakery with something for everyone. Next stop: the summit of Mt. Battie! We’ll enjoy a relaxed mountaintop lunch while admiring the scenery that surrounds us in the Camden Hills. After lunch, let’s head to the Rockland Breakwater, an impressive man-made, mile-long granite breakwater that leads us to our third and final lighthouse of the day! Three lighthouses and one seaside mountain summit in one day- what more could you ask for?! Lunch (sandwich, chips, bottle of water, and a cookie) and park admission are included in the cost of the trip. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Please bring layers, snacks and water, an insulated cooler bag for grocery purchases (if you plan to shop along the way) and a sense of adventure! 

Contact Freeport Adult Education for more information or to register, 865-6171

Learn what you need to go through the tax return preparation process whether you use an online method, a tax preparer, or a free tax preparation service (for qualified individuals). Pre-registration required, no cost. Contact Jenn Dobransky at 386-1664 or jenn.dobransky@maine.edu.

Start your summer with the best local flavors! Let’s begin our adventure with a delicious brunch at St. George River Cafe, a local hole-in-the-wall in historic Warren village. We’ll explore the large-than-life artwork of renowned Maine artist Bernard Langlais at the Langlais Sculpture Preserve in Cushing, and make a stop at a local market for picnic essentials! Let’s enjoy our picnic lunch on the rocky coast and enjoy the views at Owl’s Head Lighthouse, then head to a local vineyard to sample more of the finest local flavors! Last, but certainly not least, we’ll stop at Beth’s Farmstand for their famous strawberry shortcake (it IS strawberry season, after all!). Don’t miss this opportunity to get off the beaten path and celebrate the arrival of summer in Maine! The cost of the trip includes: brunch at St. George River Cafe, the wine tasting and tour, and dessert at Beth’s Farmstand; picnic lunch essentials are not included. Feel free to pack your own lunch, if you’d like. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Please bring layers, snacks and water, an insulated cooler bag for grocery purchases (if you plan to shop along the way) and a sense of adventure!

Contact Freeport Adult Education, 865-6171, to register or for more information.

Take a walk in the woods to find edible wild food along with detailed descriptions of habitat and structure of the plants. David has been foraging for over 50 years. He is a member of the Maine Mycological Society and the North American Mycological Assoc.

Supplies to bring: Notebook and pen to take notes on your finds is very useful. A GPS if you have one, basket, mesh or other bags, wax or brown paper bags, knife, bug repellant and hat, water or other refreshment and a snack, gloves, waterproof boots (preferred), tall socks you can tuck in your pant legs. Optional: Vest with pockets or backpack, field guide, magnifying glass. No discounts