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Google Drive

with Teresa Johnson

Jan

January 26th to 28th, 2021

$48 More Info

This course will cover the use of Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Sharing files. Students will need a (free) Gmail account to participate in this class. The first class covers Docs & Sharing Files: how to navigate the toolbar, design, save and recall your documents, all geared to optimal organization and communication, plus Sharing Files: what are the options for sharing of documents as well as good protocol for sharing. We will cover how you and your team can all work from one document. Google Sheets and Slides (the feature that allows users to make slideshows for presentations) will be covered in the 2nd class: Google Sheets, the spreadsheet piece in Google Drive, and Google Sheets (the feature that allows users to make slideshows for presentations). We will cover the basics as well as copyright permissions; as time permits, other advanced features will be covered. This course can be presented via Zoom if need be. If you're enrolling, be sure to complete the following form:

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Cyber Safety – Security for All Internet Users – Jan.

with Chris Nolan

Jan

January 26th, 2021

$10 More Info

Scammers and schemers are organized, and they are actively targeting you. Learn about the tricks and tactics they use to gain your personal information and access to your finances. You will see they are VERY organized and VERY good at what they do. How do you or your elderly parent avoid becoming victims of their schemes? It all starts with gaining the knowledge and awareness of the practices to stay safe. What do you do if you have been breached by their schemes? In this information session, you will learn about common scenarios that are used to “get” your precious information, and, most importantly, you’ll learn how to spot them immediately, avoid falling into their traps, and take action if you realize you have been a victim. This class will present via Zoom, if necessary.

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AirBnB® Intro – online

with Dee Peppe

Feb

February 2nd to 9th, 2021

$48 More Info

The short-term vacation rental community is growing worldwide and in mid-coast Maine. Are you wondering if your property has the potential for some extra income? Come and explore the possibilities that are available to you. This general information session will help you decide if short-term renting is the right fit for you, your family, and your home. Discussion will be generated by your questions, and the ins-and-outs revealed by a four-year veteran of short-term vacation rental success. Considerations for discussion; lodging taxes, local permits, navigating the websites, security, and expectations. After the class has generated some clarity for you and you decide to jump on this journey, there another multi-day course is offered in April to help you actually get things up and running. This is a Tuesday evening class via Zoom.

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Intro to SketchUp

with Lee Fox

Feb

February 3rd, 2021

$38 More Info

SketchUp is fun and easy-to-learn 3D design software, traditionally used by architects and engineers. This near-perfect software application can be used for a wide range of drawing applications--the sky’s the limit! Known as a “pencil with super powers,” this intuitive design tool is used in film, television and theater design, landscape architecture, woodworking and civil/mechanical engineering, to name a few. In this introductory 1-night session, Lee will cover plans and pricing choices for SketchUp Pro Studio used for personal or professional use. He will discuss downloading and installation, and offer suggestions for resources available to guide users in Desktop, Web, Viewer, Style Builder, and 3D Warehouse. You will be inspired to draw and design anything you can imagine with SketchUp!

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PSS – Personal Support Specialist – Feb

with Terry Adkins

Feb

February 8th to April 5th, 2021

$415 More Info

This 50 hour course prepares participants to work in home health care or residential settings. Personal care, communication skills, observing, reporting and documentation, how to provide care safely and deal with emergencies, consumer rights, aging and illness are among the topics taught. State certification is awarded upon successful completion of skill components and written exam. This class may present via Zoom, if necessary.

Call 596-7752 option 3 for an application.

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Plumbing Basics – Feb.

with Michael Kee

Feb

February 23rd to March 23rd, 2021

$98 More Info

Master Plumber demonstrates how plumbing works in a home, discusses preventative maintenance and shows you how to tackle common problems and make simple repairs. He will show you how to install or repair faucets, repair a toilet, clear drain clogs, sweat a pipe, determine what type of piping and fittings to use for specific projects, and when to call a professional. This live class will also cover student questions and topics. If you're enrolling, please complete the following form:

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