First Harvest for Worm Composting This session is for the alumni of previous workshops (not new students). It will be run as follows: The instructor will inspect worm bins, demonstrate and assist with harvesting, and answer any questions. The instructor will bring six harvest kits for alumni to use harvesting their own worm bins. The alumni returning for their first harvest have priority but after they have harvested alumni from previous workshops can join in.

This session is for the alumni of previous workshops (not new students). It will be run as follows: The instructor will inspect worm bins, demonstrate and assist with harvesting, and answer any questions. The instructor will bring six harvest kits for alumni to use harvesting their own worm bins.   The alumni returning for their first harvest have priority but after they have harvested alumni from previous workshops can join in.

This class is for the members of the 12/05/2024 class.

We will prepare you to be able to serve as a substitute teacher or ed-tech. “Hands on learning” covers: classroom management techniques and teaching strategies, some legal aspects, and help you develop your own “sub pack” of resources. You will earn a certificate recognized by many local districts.

Do you have children who will be looking at college in the next few years or might you be thinking of returning to school yourself? Now is a great time to start thinking about the college financial aid process and ways to boost college savings. The earlier you start, the more confident and relaxed you will feel when it is time to apply for financial aid. Join Jessica Whittier, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we talk all things paying for college.

You will learn how to navigate multiple worksheets, save your workbook, create formulas, use functions, change the layout of your worksheet, and how to create practical worksheets. 1040 Income Tax – Maintain tax information that is very useful when preparing your annual tax return. The design of this course includes 2-3 hours of work with the software between sessions to gain maximum benefit from the sessions.Some examples of using Microsoft Excel as a Practical Tool: Grocery Shopping List – Quickly create a weekly grocery shopping list. What a time saver! Contractor Estimate Calculator - Great tool for any contractor who has to provide estimates for customers.Household Budget – Create a monthly budget of your household expenditures.This is a live online class via ZOOM.

Take control of your financial future with this 6-week course covering the essentials of money management.  You'll explore key topics including the nature of money, financial planning, budgeting, saving and investing, managing debt and credit and estate planning.  Whether you're looking to build better habits or plan for long-term goals, this class will give you the tools and confidence to make smarter financial decisions.

Instructor:  Gerod Bonhoff

Class Date:  Thursday, March 6 - April 10, 2025.

Time:  5:30 - 7 p.m.

Class Fee: $45

Medical Insurance can be confusing and frustrating!  Let me help you get through some of the hurdles by teaching you the terminology, basic practices, and your rights.  Our classes will be 1 -1.5 hours in length covering the following topics:

Basic terminology/Reading and understanding your insurance card

Referrals, pre-authorizations, and reading your Explanation of Benefits

Medicare, DSNP, Medicaid (Mainecare), and the ACA

Commercial Insurance and COBRA

Having multiple insurance plans – is it worth it?

Know the medical laws and what to do if they’re broken.

** Please note this is not legal advice, and you are using this information at your own discretion.  Laws can change quickly and drastically.

There are many different facets to the student loan program that can be powerful in helping you achieve your financial goals but also can be confusing. If you are struggling with your payments, did you know there are several income-based repayment plans as well as deferment or forbearance? Did you know you could get .25% off your interest rate if you sign up for auto-debit on your federal loans? Do you know you can work towards loan forgiveness now if you work for a non-profit, government or tribal agency? Whether you have recently graduated from college or have been repaying your student loans for a long time, join us to learn how to best manage your student loan repayment.