Looking for a fun and relaxing evening out? Join us for this one-time paint and sip style class—perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike! Our upbeat and easygoing instructor will guide you step by step as you create your very own acrylic masterpiece: a vibrant painting of colorful buoys hanging to dry. Bring a friend or come solo—this is the perfect chance to unwind, explore your artistic side, and make something uniquely you! Choose your favorite colors, sip on your coffee (or your beverage of choice), and enjoy a creative night full of laughter, inspiration, and fun. No experience? No problem! Just bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll take care of the rest. Sign up today to reserve your spot and let the painting begin!

There is an additional fee of $15 paid directly to the instructor for supplies.

In 3 weeks, learn basic accounting principles and how to apply them to setting up QuickBooks online for a small business or organization. The design of the course is that you’ll attend the class and also do 2-3 hours of work between sessions which greatly enhances your learning. For this workshop, you have the option to receive a yearlong subscription to QB online. Upon registration, the survey provided will provide information about this opportunity. This is a live online class via ZOOM.

Ever wonder how to preserve and use all of that great locally-grown produce? University of Maine Cooperative Extension food preservation workshops will teach you the basics of canning and freezing, including how to use pressure canners and water bath canners to preserve pickles, jam, and vegetables. Workshops are taught by UMaine Extension staff and Master Food Preserver Volunteers. All participants will receive a packet of information and a jar of what we make.  

Financial assistance is available; please email the UMaine Extension staff at extension.foodnutritioncumberland@maine.edu for more information.

You must register at least one week prior to the class to ensure that enough materials are ordered – no exceptions.

Register by January 27

Create lasting memories and beautiful art together in this fun and relaxed paint-and-sip style class! Perfect for parents and kids—or anyone who loves to paint—our friendly instructor will guide you step by step as you bring a whimsical dragonfly to life on canvas.  Whether you follow along or choose your own colors, this is a wonderful chance to unleash your creativity, laugh, and enjoy quality time with your little artist. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and we’ll provide the rest!

An additional supply fee of $15 per painter is paid directly to the instructor.

This price is for both Mommy & child 

Join FAME’s College Savings Counselor, Marie Pelletier, in exploring Girls That Invest by Simran Kaur. This course is a great introduction to investing. All experience levels are welcome! (For general education purposes only, and should not be used as legal, tax, or financial advice) 

Book Synopsis: Your step-by-step guide to financial independence―from the creator of the #1 investing education podcast, Girls That Invest . Ever wondered how on earth the stock market works, but felt too intimidated to ask "those" questions? This is the book for you! In this guide to investing in stocks (aka shares), Simran Kaur teaches the essential principles you can apply to any market, anywhere in the world. Because money provides the freedom to say yes or no, the freedom to handle whatever life throws at you, and the freedom to grow and prosper. This book is your invitation to join the thriving community of women who are building a better financial future. Investing is for everyone. Pick up Girls That Invest , become an investor-in-training, and claim a space for yourself in the world of finance―so you too can find financial independence and create generational wealth. 

Students will need to purchase their own copy of the book to participate, and are expected to attend all 5 sessions.

You will learn how to navigate a simple Excel worksheet, enter data in a worksheet, use basic math functions, do basic formatting, how to replicate data, use built-in functions and work with columns and rows. The design of the course is that you’ll attend the class and also do 2-3 hours of work between sessions which greatly enhances your learning. This is a live online class via ZOOM. 

This free NDEC course will cover the basics of how to use Apple’s operating system which works on Apple’spopular line of laptops and desktops. This class starts with the basic functions of the MacOSoperating system and how to navigate through folders, files, and menus. Organizing, moving, andsaving files will be covered too.

Requirements for this class: A MacOS computer connected to the internet.

To reserve a spot for this class go to: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/macos-basics/?instance_id=5513 

Escape for an evening of creativity and relaxation in this one-night painting experience! With step-by-step guidance from our engaging instructor, you’ll create a serene acrylic masterpiece of winter birch trees lining the edge of a field. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the first time, this class is all about enjoying the process and making it your own. All materials are provided and there is an additional charge of $15 paid directly to the instructor.