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Driving Dynamics
The Maine Driving Dynamics course is a driver improvement course that is aimed to improve a student's defensive driving awareness and abilities.
This two-night course includes discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits, and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Mainer's Highways. Our goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce vehicle-related crashes.
A student who compelted the course will receive a three point credit on their driving record. It may take up to two weeks for processing. Questions regarding your license should be addressed to Bureau of Motor Vehicles at 207-624-9000
Ukulele for Beginners, May Start
with Duncan Perry
Online – Four Sessions
Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular, and you don't even have to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, and country tunes --even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 1000 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. Music will be provided, and by the end of class, participants will receive a total of 66 songs
You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact us for information. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure!
Note: No senior disocunt available for this class.
Duncan is an experienced multi-instrumentalist who has been performing and teaching folks how play the ukulele for the last 14 years.
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Alice Haiss Scholarship Fund
Alice Haiss of Skowhegan worked as an adult education teacher for many years as part of the Somerset County Basic Skills Program. She was a literacy, basic skills, GED Preparation and English as a Second Language teacher at the program's Learning Center. She also taught GED Preparation, basic and life skills at the Somerset County Jail for years. During that period, she took part in a federal grant project called the Esteem Machine that combined the teaching of life skills with academic skills.
Haiss also worked for Educational Skills, Inc., where she facilitated Project Resiliency, and intervention program to prevent female juvenile offenders from being incarcerated at a youth correctional center. The program focused on the development of problem solving, communication, team-building, and self-esteem building.
This scholarship will benefit any adult education learners who are pursuing education or training in high demand, high skill, or high wage occupations.
Awards will be announced yearly at the Adult Education Graduation in June.
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Sales Agent Online Course
with Bob Joslyn
Mr. Joslyn has been a licensed real estate broker in ME since 1988 and a solo agent at Keller Williams Realty for the past eight years. In addition, Bob has taught business courses at Husson University for more than 20 years.
This 55-hour remote learning real estate agent course, approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission, is a prerequisite to taking the Pearson VUE state licensing exam. Based on the book, Introduction to a Successful Career in Maine Real Estate by Charles “Kim” Coit, its content includes material that is basic to the practice of real estate in Maine.
Attendees must be 18 or older, and a high school diploma or equivalency is required to get a license.
Self-paced, online study that must be completed within one year.
Skowhegan Area Community Band
with Les Tomlinson
This band is for people who wish to continue playing their instruments, and all skill levels are welcome. We meet once a week to prepare for our various concerts and performances, including a Christmas Concert, a Spring Concert, and the Adult Education Graduation. The band meets Wednesday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church on Dr. Mann Road in Skowhegan.
Contact Director Les Tomlinson at 399-7512 or ltomlinson@beeline-online.net.
Skowhegan Community Chorus
with Kenneth Martin
We will begin our spring season on Monday, February 10. Kenneth Martin, music director, would like to invite all singers to join the members of the Skowhegan Community Chorus every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church on Dr. Mann Road in Skowhegan. The Community Chorus has a concert in early May. No auditions are required.
FMI, contact Director Kenneth Martin at 474-7060 or ken.martin@skowhegansings.com. There is a $20 admission fee to help cover the cost of music.