In this training series developed by Maine SNAP, participants will participate in a cooking demo and taste test; during each class, they will also leave with ingredients to prepare the demo meal at home! Topics covered: •Choosing Fruits, Vegetables, and Whole Grains • Healthy Eating Starts at Home • The Power of Planning • Shopping Smart • Recipe for Success

No class on 04/22/2025

Maine families have access to two valuable programs to assist with saving and paying for education after high school: the $500 Alfond Grant and Maine’s College Savings program. While these initiatives offer great benefits, understanding each of their features can sometimes be challenging.

Whether you’re a parent, guardian, or student, this session will provide you with information to make the most of these valuable resources. Join us to improve your understanding and take steps towards a successful educational future!

Interested in starting your homesteading journey? This two-hour class provides a practical introduction to the essentials of agriculture and livestock care. You’ll learn about seasonal planting, soil preparation, basic animal care, and the tools and resources you need to get started. Whether you’re dreaming of a bountiful garden or raising chickens for fresh eggs, this class will give you the confidence to take the first steps.

Participants are invited to continue their learning through the monthly Somerset County Homesteaders Group meetings, though joining is not required. Come discover how to start small and grow big!

This is an online, asynchronous class.   

Take away a practical strategy and techniques for implementing a social strategy for your organization or business.  Learn the top five considerations when starting a social network as well as tips to manage an online community.

Discover how to create your own private social network using the Ning platform. Discuss the top tools to use to manage your social media life and build integration into your website.  See how Google Docs and Calendars work and how to use online video to further your business goals. Hear about mobile check-in applications and how companies are using coupon and deal sites.

Get your company listed properly on local search engines so more customers can find you. Discuss how web design has changed and get feedback on your website while discovering usability testing and user interface design.  

Finally, learn how to manage this influx of information created by the new media revolution. Develop a manageable workflow and get productivity tips to be more efficient.  Learn what you might be doing wrong in social media as well as essential policies to have in place for your employees and company. See what trends are on the horizon and where your goals fit with those new trends.

FMI information on how this class works, please call us at 207-474-7553.

ONLINE

Photo taken by Michael Leonard, Instructor

Sign up for both one-night sessions and save $5!

ONLINE: One-night workshop

In this one-night class participants will learn the basics of digital photography: what you should have read in your owner’s manual but didn’t!

Topics covered include camera settings, understanding exposure and white balance, tips for making your best shots of various subjects. It’s a perfect session to attend BEFORE going on a vacation so you can take home your best shots.

A former technical director of television programming for Time Warner Cable, Mr. Leonaed was also the Host Photographer for the Bareoot WindJammer group in the 90's, where he presented hands-on photography instruction aboard photo-themed cruises in the Carribean and Panama.

This class, taught by Pamela Cairnie, a broker with eXp Realty, is designed to guide you through the home buying or selling process with confidence. Whether you’re dreaming of buying your first home, planning to sell your current one, or trying to navigate how to buy (when you need to sell), this class is for you!

Pamela’s expertise in the central and western Maine real estate market will provide you with the tools, insider strategies, and answers to all your real estate questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and make your next move a smooth success!

ONLINE: one-night workshop

Photo taken by Michael Leonard, Instructor

In this one-night class we will explore all the things you need to know to take successful images after the sun sets and before the sun rises.  This session reviews exposure, how to shoot images in the dark - including the Milky Way and Aurora - and how to capture your best photo under just moonlight.  We will review equipment helpful for nighttime photography, including using a cell phone.

A former technical director of television programming for Time Warner Cable, Mr. Leonaed was also the Host Photographer for the Bareoot WindJammer group in the 90's, where he presented hands-on photography instruction aboard photo-themed cruises in the Carribean and Panama.