Maine's hottest foodie town offers delicious dining experiences at various establishments like Palace Diner, Fish & Whistle, Nibblesford, and Sweetcream Dairy. Tour the town while exploring some of the best spots, learn to order wisely, and explore tips for enhancing your dining experience, all while supporting local and enjoying bite-size samples. Expect to stop at 5-8 eateries, try some samples, and learn about more hotspots that make our local foodie scene thrive!

Tour fee includes a guided tour, bite-size eats and/or drinks at 5-8 stops, and a booklet with a map and information about local eateries!

Note: Dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated, as the restaurants decide which samples they will provide.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing; bring a shopping bag & money for extra purchases.

Registration closes at noon on 5/16; no refunds, credits, or transfers after registration closes or if class runs on scheduled rain date.

Students will be notified, via email, of weather cancellation by 11am the morning of class (in the case of extreme weather–light rain will not cause cancellation). Rain Date 5/31.

*By registering you give OOB/Saco Adult Ed permission to use any photos taken during the tour.

Kristen Bartlett has been passionately immersed in the foodie and holistic worlds most of her working life and brings decades of experience and knowledge about both food and local producers of food through her former work as a local producer forager for Whole Foods Market.

A Guide to Quality Care and Confident Choices

This interactive course by Maine Aging Partners is designed to empower families and individuals exploring assisted living and senior care options. Together, we'll demystify assisted living–what it truly offers, what to look for in facility quality, and how to navigate the range of care levels and staffing models. With insights from a seasoned expert in Maine's senior living landscape, you'll gain the tools to approach this journey with clarity, confidence, and compassion, making informed decisions that meet your unique needs or those of your loved ones. Q & A follows the presentation.

Kaitlyn Morse, the founder of Maine Aging Partners, has spent time working in home healthcare and senior living. After working with over 500 families, she realized how difficult it is to find a clear and unbiased source of information in this field and wants to share her knowledge with you.

Maine's compassionate end-of-life care option is the subject of a great deal of confusion and false information. Although Maine's Death with Dignity Act has been in place since September 2019, most patients and medical personnel are still unaware of it. Learn how to talk about it with your doctor, how to comply with the law, or how to help a family member who might qualify.

Preregistration required, with registration closing at noon on 5/22.

Val Lovelace founded the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Maine Death with Dignity and also serves as its executive director. She spearheaded a grassroots campaign from 2014 to 2019 to pass Maine's aid-in-dying statute, the Maine Death with Dignity Act. She is committed to providing factual information regarding medical aid in dying in the United States to politicians, healthcare professionals, patients, and their families.

This driver improvement course is designed to improve your defensive driving awareness and includes discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine's highways. Our goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce vehicle-related crashes.

Date of birth and driver's license information required to complete enrollment.

Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Instructors

Join volunteers from the Old Orchard Beach Historical Society at the Harmon Memorial Museum, home to numerous exhibits pertaining to Old Orchard Beach, including "Museum in the Streets," which depicts twenty-eight past and present views of OOB. Discover the history of the Pier, views and highlights of Ocean Park, and a Salvation Army display. Visit the Fire Room, which displays major fires from 1904 to the present, or view pictures of Charles Lindbergh's historic landing. These are just a few of the items of interest you'll see as you enjoy learning about OOB's storied past!

Taking photos of the displays is prohibited.

Metered parking available on Old Orchard St, free parking on Adelaide St, or in the lot behind OOB Town Hall (for the duration of the course only).

*Donations are not required but are accepted for the upkeep and maintenance of the museum and its collection.

W. Warren Harmon was active within the OOB community from 1915–1952 and wore many hats, including town treasurer, auditor, moderator, and superintendent of schools, as well as lifelong involvement in many local organizations. His home was bequeathed to the community in 1974 for exclusive use by the historical society and designated as the Harmon Memorial Museum.

Join volunteers from the Old Orchard Beach Historical Society at the Harmon Memorial Museum, home to numerous exhibits pertaining to Old Orchard Beach, including "Museum in the Streets," which depicts twenty-eight past and present views of OOB. Discover the history of the Pier, views and highlights of Ocean Park, and a Salvation Army display. Visit the Fire Room, which displays major fires from 1904 to the present, or view pictures of Charles Lindbergh's historic landing. These are just a few of the items of interest you'll see as you enjoy learning about OOB's storied past!

Taking photos of the displays is prohibited.

Metered parking available on Old Orchard St, free parking on Adelaide St, or in the lot behind OOB Town Hall (for the duration of the course only).

*Donations are not required but are accepted for the upkeep and maintenance of the museum and its collection.

W. Warren Harmon was active within the OOB community from 1915–1952 and wore many hats, including town treasurer, auditor, moderator, and superintendent of schools, as well as lifelong involvement in many local organizations. His home was bequeathed to the community in 1974 for exclusive use by the historical society and designated as the Harmon Memorial Museum.

Join Museum Director Tara Raiselis for a tour of the Saco Museum, a treasure trove of local history! Since its founding in 1866 (under its original name, York Institute), the stated purpose of the organization was "to promote the study of natural history; encourage science and art; and also to collect and preserve whatever relates to the natural and civic history of York County." Evolving over the years to meet the changing needs of the community, the museum's galleries are set up to allow revolving exhibitions showcasing the extraordinary collections, special interpretive exhibits, and work by contemporary Maine artists. Permanent exhibits include paintings, furnishings, and household objects with documented histories of ownership in the Saco valley in the 18th and 19th centuries. The second floor includes a room furnished to reflect a mill girl's boarding house bedroom from the 1840s. The museum also has a display of antique natural history specimens, including birds of New England.

Preregistration required as space is limited, registration closes at noon on 7/16.

Tara Vose Raiselis has served as Museum Director at Dyer Library & Saco Museum since 2012. She holds a BA & MA in History from Pennsylvania State University, and an ABD from the College of William and Mary, also in History. Prior to her time in Saco, she worked at Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth, NH, and served as curator of the History Media Center at the University of Delaware.

McArthur Library was originally a local church but became a public library in the early 1900s. Explore modern resources while touring this historic building. You can borrow a telescope from your local library, start studying your family tree there, and learn about Biddeford's past by looking through old images and newspapers. Additionally, libraries provide you at-home access to tens of thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and even movie streaming–all free of charge!

Preregistration required.

Nicole Clark, McArthur Library's Adult Services Supervisor, completed her online Masters of Library and Information Science through Simmons University. She is passionate about showing people all of the amazing resources that public libraries provide in the modern age, where they have transformed from simple book repositories to vibrant and engaging community hubs.