Val Lovelace founded the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Maine Death with Dignity and 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.

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, many 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.

ONLINE - one-night session

Learn the foundamentals of casting on a one-to-one basis. Beginners to advanced casters will learn or improve the basic cast, roll cast, and mends. In addition you will learn line management, casting in wind, hauling, and other useful tasks.

The class will be held OUTDOORS. Dress for outdoor practice. Also bring a hat and sunglasses. Bring a 4-7 wt. leader with a practice fly. Dates of class can be flexible if weather conditions prevent a class. Particpants will be notified accordingly.