Personal Enrichment

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Cake Decorating

with Steven Watts

May

3

May 3rd, 2023

$38 More Info

In this class, students will bake a cake, make buttercream frosting, and then frost the cake while learning how to avoid having crumbs trail through it. We'll learn a few ways to decorate the cake, and take the product home. A separate $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the class.

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Art in Mind ~ Design Challenge – Feb. 2023

with Susan Reidy

Feb

28

February 28th to March 21st, 2023

$62 More Info

Ignite your creative inspiration and add variation and interest to your current drawing portfolio. Find solutions to specific design criteria by developing your personal approach. Samples of design challenges and solutions will be used as a reference point for each project. Group discussion, planning, and sharing of techniques will help you refine and clarify your own original ideas for the completion of each project. Materials for some projects in this class are part of the design criteria, however students are encouraged to choose their preferred media for other projects. A short supply list is available when you register.

QuickBooks 2021-Basics & Intermediate – Feb. 2023

with Teresa Johnson

Feb

2

February 2nd to March 16th, 2023

$98 More Info

This live, instructor-led Intuit-approved course, is a Microsoft Office Suite course using official course material for Windows 10 Desktop geared for beginning/intermediate users. Students will learn to navigate one of the most widely used accounting software applications for small businesses. QuickBooks is an enormous aid in paying bills, invoicing, tracking expenses, paying sales tax and creating reports to better manage a small business or company. This course provides the MOS certification pathway (no expiration) for interested students, and they may elect to take the official exam when ready. Loaner laptops are provided for the duration of the class so that all students may have access to a Windows 10 device at home. Call the Adult Ed office for separate purchase details of the required printed textbook/eBook which accompanies this course.

Waiting list available

Square Foot Gardening

with John Fromer

Mar

16

March 16th to 23rd, 2023

$48 More Info

You've heard of it, but what is square foot gardening and is it right for you? Square foot gardening is the practice of growing in dense plantings, ensuring maximum harvests and healthy plants. This style is great for raised beds and will work well in small or larger garden spaces, too. It is great for people who have limited space and time to garden. This class is recommended for all gardeners!

American Red Cross-1st Aid/CPR with Pediatric – May 2023

with Judy Emch

May

13

May 13th, 2023

$103 More Info

Participants will learn to recognize and provide care for persons of all ages who have experienced a sudden illness or injury, until Emergency Medical Services arrive and take over. Following current Emergency Cardiac Care guidelines, students will learn to recognize a heart attack and what to do in this situation, including providing CPR and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Students will also learn to recognize stroke, breathing emergencies, and how to treat burns. Additional skills include caring for choking adults, children and infants, and controlling bleeding, as well as checking responsive persons. Certificate and reference card included. Presented by Maine Safety Education.

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AirBnB-Type Rental Part II

with Dee Peppe

Apr

11

April 11th to May 2nd, 2023

$58 More Info

This course is designed for those who have decided to take the plunge and try their hand at short-term rentals. Let's get you up and running. Practical 'how to' information, along with individual student's needs, will steer this course. We'll go through the process of setting up everyone's profile and account, as well as talk about the best way to take photos, get those uploaded and placed in the profile. We'll take a close look at nightly rates based on each facility, amenities, location, and time of year. We'll discuss insurance options and any other factors that should be considered.