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ServSafe Food Handler

$60

with Mark Shinners

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 15, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

This class is presented by NE Food Safety. Learn what you need to stay safe, keep customers safe and pass the CFPM exam. All key points are covered, from cleaning and sanitization to cooking temperatures, purchasing, and proper methods of food preparation and delivery. Price includes unlimited practice questions, book, class, and proctored exam. Students will be taught information in a variety of manners, including an exciting round of Food Jeopardy. Your instructor will be bilingual (Spanish/English), with over a decade of experience instructing adult learners at hospitals, VAs, colleges and universities, restaurants and hotels, and more. Upon completion of this course participants will receive a certificate of completion. *This certification program runs concurrently with the food manager class. Students may opt to take the food manager exam during the last night, on 4/29 if they desire.

ServSafe Food Manager

$200

with Mark Shinners

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 15, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

This class is presented by NE Food Safety. Learn what you need to stay safe, keep customers safe and pass the CFPM exam. All key points are covered, from cleaning and sanitization to cooking temperatures, purchasing, supervision, HACCP and more! Price includes unlimited practice questions, book, class, and proctored exam. Students will be taught information in a variety of manners, including an exciting round of Food Jeopardy. The instructor is bilingual (Spanish/English), with over a decade of experience instructing adult learners at hospitals, VAs, colleges and universities, restaurants and hotels, and more. He will use the ServSafe method for instruction of the FDA code so that you will be ready to pass the exam! *There is a $20 cancellation fee.

Paint Night: The Barn Quilt

$55

with Shirley Anderson

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 16, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 1 week

Come join us and unleash your creativity with these beautiful Barn Quilts. Pick out a design and colors and you’re ready to create your masterpiece. These will be painted on 24 x 24 inch birch plywood panels primed with white Kiltz ahead of time. No prior experience necessary, just be ready to paint a visually stunning piece of art that's rich in history and cultural significance. This class will have a fee for supplies of $15, payable to the instructor. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Learn to Sew a Basic Wardrobe

$150

with Susan Ellis

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Classes cover sewing basics like the tools you’ll need to get started, threading a needle, sewing by hand, and how to purchase and use a machine as well as how to choose and use a sewing pattern to put together a wardrobe of basic clothing pieces. We’ll make a drawstring bag in class, and a simple piece of clothing. There is a $45 tools and materials fee payable to the instructor on the first night of class (includes fabric and pattern for your bag but not for the clothing piece).

Pamphlet Books (FF)
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Pamphlet Books (FF)

$45

with Joelle Webber

Calendar Next session starts Apr 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Ages: 6 - 17

*This is a Family-Friendly program, which means this workshop is open only to adults with minors. To participate in this program, adults need to register themselves and at least one child. An adult can register multiple children (up to 3).

This class introduces the vocabulary, tools and materials of hand bookbinding. We will learn how to bind a soft and a hard covered version of these beginner, single gathering books. Tools & materials provided. A materials fee of $10 payable to the instructor is due on the first night (fee is per registrant).

CALL US AT 729-7323 TO REGISTER!

How to Identify a Public Threat and Be Safe!

$35

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 16, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

How To Identify A Public Threat & Stay Safe! More and more violence is directed at houses of worship, schools, businesses, and community centers. How can you be safe? Learn the basics to access the surroundings, make plans to improve your safety and possibly help others stay safe. Firearms are not always the first best choice – Avoid, Escape, Hide, Confront. Two-hour Zoom class.

Acrylic Pour 101

$120

with Linda Murray

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 17, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is designed to accommodate those that are new to acrylic pouring and those that would like to fine tune their pouring techniques or learn a new technique. It is not crucial that you have drawing or painting skills, but we will discuss composition and color theory in the first class. Students will learn how to do a Dirty Flip Cup Pour, Ring Pour, Dutch Pour and Pearl Pour in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Developing a painting after it is dry, varnishing and preparing a piece for hanging will also be demonstrated at the end of the class. This class is not one of control, but rather letting go. If you love color and texture you will enjoy this class. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials for this class and will be given a materials list upon enrollment. *Please note: Materials cost vary depending on market value and personal preferences. CLICK HERE to view the material's list. Class is 6 sessions.

Upgrade Your Sea Kayak Skills

$125

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 18, 2026 at 8:15 am, runs for 1 week

This one day on-water workshop will teach you proper transport of a sea kayak, strokes for most efficient paddling in different conditions, proper boat launch etiquette, safety on the water, where you should and shouldn’t paddle, using a chart while paddling, common rescues and tows. There will be capsizing involved so you are required to wear a wetsuit or drysuit to participate. Limited rentals are available with advance notice. You will bring your own lunch, sea kayak at least 14’ long with two bulkheads, paddle, life jacket, bilge pump, paddle float, and enthusiasm. This program will take place in Brunswick.





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