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.

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!

Duncan is an experienced multi-instrumentalist who has been performing and teaching folks how play the ukulele for the last 14 years. 

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

Spring is the perfect time to reset your home! Learn parctical tips and proven strategies to declutter, organize, and create a more peaceful space. Whether you're preparing for a move, downsizing, or just simplifying, this class will help you welcome the season witha lighter, brighter home!