February

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Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

with Craig Coffman

Feb

18

February 18th, 2025

$70 More Info

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing with your favorite songs immediately. Fees include an online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class, and an optional question and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands-on and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13-plus. Students must have an audio- and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.

Squirrel Pack Basket – NEW!

with Jessica Steele

$65 More Info

In this course, we will weave a small pack basket with reed around 5-inches tall - the size that would fit a gray squirrel. We will go over the history of pack baskets and what materials have been used. The instructor will go through the process of making the basket step-by-step ensuring all will walk away with a finished basket.

Adulting 101: For the Love of Money

with FAME

Feb

12

February 12th, 2025

Price not available More Info

Finance Authority of Maine’s (FAME) College Access and Financial Education team has put together a series of virtual workshops specifically for adults. All sessions are free, but you must register in advance. An email with a link to the online session will be sent in advance of the class.

Adulting is tough. Finances can be one of the trickiest parts of adulthood. Whether you’ve been Adulting for decades or are just getting started, banking basics, spending plans, credit scores and budgeting tools are available to make things a little bit easier. Join Steve Kautz, Financial Education Programs Specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour virtual workshop as we explore fundamental money skills.

Students must have an audio and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.

Business Basics – Session 1

with Alicia LaFosse

Feb

13

February 13th, 2025

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This three-session class with New Ventures Maine's professional staff covers the basics of writing a business plan, marketing, recordkeeping, and cash planning. The class is for those thinking about or in the early start-up phase of a new business. Please complete your registration by clicking this link to fill out New Ventures Maine's form. Choose your class from the listing on the page. This will ensure that you get the online meeting link.

Students must have an audio- and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.

So Over Overeating – Session 3 – NEW!

with Katie Jones

Feb

17

February 17th, 2025

$10 More Info

Learn the difference between urges and cravings to eat versus true hunger in this three-week series. Participants will learn how to use the hunger scale to prevent overeating. Participants will also learn how to manage food cravings to reach health or weight loss goals; how to have a future-focus; and how to enjoy treats and special foods while still making progress toward goals. Session 1 will focus on the two main challenges of overeating; Session 2 addresses the hunger scale and managing urges. Session 3 features transforming “learning moments.” Registration includes replay access. Attend one session or sign up for all to get the greatest benefit. Students must have an audio- and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

with Craig Coffman

Feb

17

February 17th, 2025

$70 More Info

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do – using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes an online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class, and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Ages 13-plus. Students must have an audio- and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.