Tomorrow, February 13, 2025 is a snow day. Our office will be open by appointment only on Friday, February 14. Next week we will be on vacation. Please be safe and stay warm (check local listings for warming shelters)

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Birding with Ian Lynch: Spring Migrants

with Ian Lynch

Apr
16

Next session: April 16th to 30th, 2025

Spring days bring wonderful surprises for bird watchers. Nearly every day, new birds arrive, often species that weren't here the day before. Some of the birds are showing to breed in central Maine, but many are only stopping off on their way north. The numbers and the brevity of their visits can make identifying spring migrant birds feel overwhelming. This beginner class will concentrate on identifying the most common migrants by sight and by sound. In addition to suggestions for places to look for migrants, there will be an option for an outing together. Limit 20 students.

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How to Cast a Fly Rod

with Mary C Ostrowski

May
5

Next session: May 5th to 7th, 2025

Learn fundamentals of casting from a Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructor. Beginners to advanced casters welcome. You will learn on a one-to-one basis how to make the basic cast, a roll cast, line management, casting in wind, aerial mends and other useful casting techniques. Special Instructions: This class will be held OUTDOORS. Bring a 4-7 wt. fly rod with a floating line. Also bring a hat and sunglasses to protect head and eyes. Instructor will provide a leader and practice fly to attach to your fly line. First class will meet in classroom before going outside to field.

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A Writer’s Workshop*

with Kristin Leonard

Mar
5

Next session: March 5th to April 9th, 2025

Do you want to improve your writing skills for work? Write a poem to your beloved or finish that family memoir? Or maybe you have considered writing a script? If so, come join us for this 6-week writer's workshop where we will explore a variety of writing genres. In this session, we will be taking some time to address the concepts of Time and Place in our stories, poems, and plays. More specifically, how do they impact the scenes that unfold and the images we create, in both our earliest, developing rough drafts and in our more polished, almost-final revisions? 

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Painting in Pastels

with Ann Rhinehardt

Mar
5

Next session: March 5th to April 9th, 2025

In this class, we will explore the medium of pastels to create vibrant and luminous paintings. In addition to learning the techniques of painting in pastel, students will experiment with using expressive color in a variety of subject matter, with a concentration on landscapes. The principles of composition, design, value and color will be integrated in all sessions and the care and framing of pastel paintings will be explained. Beginning and more experienced students are welcome! Limit 10 students.

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Cell Phone Tech 101

with Samantha Jamison

Mar
12

Next session: March 12th, 2025

Do you get tired of asking others to help you do simple tasks on your cell phone? Do people ask you to do basic tasks on your device but end up doing it for you? Registering for this class grants you a 45-minute, in-person, no judgement, 1-on-1 lesson to help you feel more at ease with your technology! In this 45 minute private lesson, we will review your device, help you feel confident with the basics, and work on any specifics that you'd like! Please choose the session (day) that works best for you. The instructor will contact you after registration to discuss the available time slots with you. Requirements: your device, a charger, a manual (if available).

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First Time Home Buyers*

with Kimberlee Petrey

Apr
14

Next session: April 14th, 2025

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Buying your first house is truly a big deal! In this 8-hour, in person class we will cover everything you need to know about the buying process and owning a home afterwards. You will learn the steps involved in buying, how to set goals, and prepare for homeownership, explore loan products and credit, protect and grow your investment, and how to avoid being ripped off. A Homebuyers Education Certificate can help you access down payment assistance or mortgage products that require HUD-certified homebuyers education—for most organizations it’s good for two years. Register here at midmaine.maineadulted.org and the computer program will take you to the KVCAP registration site to finish the registration process—that cost will be $30. Limit 24 students. Please register with KVCAP Housing Services Program/Kimberlee Petrey