Personal Enrichment

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Tax Readiness for the Self-Employed – Session 2

with New Ventures Maine

Feb

25

February 25th, 2025

Price not available More Info

Are you self-employed and want to understand more about taxes for your business? In this class, you will learn about what is needed to prepare federal taxes and organize your financial records. New Ventures Maine will also review different types of expenses, tax forms, and types of taxes for the self employed. 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.

Pediatric First Aid

with Andrew Eckman

Mar

17

March 17th, 2025

$70 More Info

This module is required for persons seeking licensing as day care providers.

First aid training is designed to teach people the basic principles and techniques to provide immediate help if they witness a serious injury or illness. The goal of first aid is to preserve life and prevent the condition from worsening, in the safest way possible, until professional medical help is available. This module concentrates on medical emergencies commonly suffered by children, like falls, poisonings, musculoskeletal injuries, etc.

E-Z Sweets Night

with Debra Arter

Mar

25

March 25th, 2025

$55 More Info

In this one-night class we will learn the basic concepts of candy making. Each student will take home samples of the quick and easy treats we will make. Grab a friend and treat yourself to a sweet night out learning new recipes. These include Quick Butter Toffee Bark, No Bake Coconut Candy, and Last-Minute Fudge. Bring covered containers to take home samples.

Still Life Painting – NEW!

with Heather Emerson

Apr

16

April 16th, 2025

$57 More Info

Join Heather for a night of still-life painting in a 'watch and copy' format that anyone can do. No previous painting experience needed! Join in the fun and take your masterpiece home that night. All materials supplied, and included in your registration fee.

Acadian Arts Watercolor Painting Retreat at Roosevelt Campobello International Park, New Brunswick, Canada

with Mary Laury

Jun

20

June 20th to 23rd, 2025

$595 More Info

Your instructor, Mary Laury is an accomplished watercolorist and highly esteemed teacher. She encourages all her students to believe they can be successful. Painting is an exciting medium; it flows and moves and does beautiful things. If you have never painted in watercolors, we will start at the beginning. If you have painted before, you will pick up some new tips and tricks as well. We all learn together!

Step back to a time when President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor, and their family escaped to their “beautiful little island” in the Canadian Maritimes, Campobello Island. We will be exclusive guests of the international park, staying in historic Victorian cottages. Workshop participants will explore and paint the same coastal scenery enjoyed by the summer residents at the turn of the 20th century. All meals are included in the workshop fee as well as specially planned optional evening activities designed to extend your learning from the day’s workshops. including a private concert by award-winning Celtic Fiddle player, Katherine Moller, in the Victorian parlor of Hubbard House. Register for the retreat then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations. Acadian Arts Retreats participants will have exclusive overnight accommodations in the park.

Feedback from recent Acadian Arts Retreats participants:

“Mary is a wonderful guide and a gifted teacher.” “Very helpful watercolor instruction."

Thirsty Gourd Workshop: Gourd Water Bottle & Cup – NEW!

with Jessica Steele

Apr

14

April 14th, 2025

$80 More Info

In the Thirsty Gourd Workshop, we will create a water bottle and a cup from a bottle gourd. In the class, we will learn a little about the cultivating of these gourds, harvesting, processing, and then creating wonderful works of usable art. Students will have time to personalize their creations with paint designs or experiment with wood burning. A variety of stencils will be readily available, allowing students to add an extra touch of artistry to their cups and bottles.