Filter by Category
Our Classes
Pinguiculas and Friends!
with Julie Mathieu
Pinguiculas are a delightful group of carnivorous plants that can be easily grown indoors in Maine. These unique plants have shimmery glistening leaves and many bloom year-round. And caring for them? Extremely easy! Just put them in a tray of rain or distilled water and watch them bloom and grow! Julie will be bringing her Pinguicula plants as well as samples of other carnivorous plants she grows such as Nepenthes, Drosera, Utricularia, and Cephalotus. She will be discussing growth habits, soil preferences, potting, and buying online from trusted sellers.
The Difference Between Wills and Trusts
with John E. Nale ESQ
In this one-night seminar, you will learn the difference between a Last Will and Testament and a Trust. Attorney Nale will describe what a Will can do that a Trust does not—and vice versa. In addition, he will explain how to pass your assets outside of the probate process.
Learn about Technology Careers
with Brandi Greenleaf
Join staff from Outer Reach Broadband, a Maine-owned internet service provider, to learn more about all the career opportunities available in Maine today.
With the expansion of internet availability in the state of Maine, comes the expansion of job availability. From sales and customer service to networking and installation, there is a strong demand for workers in all fields of the industry. Outer Reach will be there to answer all your industry and job-related questions. Bring your resume and talk to them on the spot about open positions!
Will run
Maine Driving Dynamics
Students must attend in person.; the BMV has discontinued Zoom classes.
The Maine Driving Dynamics course is a driver improvement course that is aime 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 Maine's highways. Our goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce vehicle-related crashes.
A student who completes this course will receive a three-point credit on their driving record. It may take up to two weeks for processing. Quesions regarding your license should be addressed to Bureau of Motor Vehicles at 207-624-9000.
Preserving the Harvest!
with Abbie Perry
One - night Workshop
Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden veggies? This hands-on workshop led by a University of Maine Extension volunteer will teach you the basic steps for canning and freezing. Participants will recieve a "Preserving the Harvest" packet and will learn recommended methods for preserving food. They will also receive the latest and safest recipes, learn about equipment safety, and be taught how to ensure jars are properly sealed.
Using Gmail Effectively
with National Digital Equity Center
Email is a means of communicating with others, throughout the world, in a fast and efficient. manner. This class will cover the terms and techniques necessary to use email in an efficient, safe and organized manner.
Requirements for this class - no devices required, just bring yourself.
To register - click on this link: Using Gmail Effectively
Basic Life Support - May 8, 2024
with Denise White, MSN/RN
In this one-night training, learn the essentials of recognizing respiratory and cardiac arrest and effectively beginning emergency treatment. Participants will learn CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Students will need to pick up and review the BLS Provider Manual prior to class so that they are prepared for an open-book test at the end of the training.
Note: The tuition helps defray the cost of renting the computerized mannikins and AED trainers.
How to Forest Bathe
with Constance Woodworth
In this one-day session, learn how to take a “Forest Bathing” walk. Constance is a certified Forest Therapy guide who will teach you through practice how to recenter whenever you are in or around nature. Your stress, insulin, and anxiety levels will drop, while your calm and happiness will increase.
Special instructions: Participants will meet at Lake George Regional Park West. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early so that we may begin on time. Cell phones will be off so that everyone will have a chance to completely immerse themselves in the experience.