This 55-hour remote learning real estate agent course, approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission, is a prerequisite to taking the Pearson VUE state licensing exam. Based on the book, Introduction to a Successful Career in Maine Real Estate, by Charles “Kim” Coit, its content includes material that is basic to the practice of real estate in Maine. This class is ongoing and the student can start as soon as they register. PDF copy of book is provided, $35 for hard copy.

Do you face challenges in your relationship with your partner, children or parents, or would you simply like to take already-good relationships to a higher level? This course presents cutting-edge tools to improve any relationship in your life, such as the “Wheel of Kindness,” the “Kindness Superpower Matrix,” the “Barriers to Kindness Exercise,” and other techniques such as non-violent communication and the empowerment triangle. Anyone is welcome, but we encourage people to join with their partner or family member, if possible. This program meets the first Thursday of every month between April and August. The workshop fee includes access to all monthly meetings. Instructor: Jeff Edelstein, Executive Director, Acts of Kindness Maine

*NOTICE OF WEEKS CHANGE: This class will run for 7 weeks (or sessions), not 8 weeks/sessions.

In this class, we will discuss this particular literary genre, sampling a number of different writers and their stories. We will consider and discuss several of the elements from the ‘crossover’ genres, which at times, exhibit components in what is now called ‘The Strange or Weird Tale’. Students may be required to do weekly short assignments, at times. One Weird or Strange Tale should be composed by the close of the class, to be shared with other class members. The book, The Weird – – an anthology of strange and weird tales, edited by Ann and Jeff Vandermeer, would be an essential material that students would need to purchase. *No Class: 4/21 & 5/26.

In this workshop, you will learn all the essential information needed to be able to understand an astrological birth chart. Learn the basic philosophy behind astrology: What astrology is (and is not), and how it can be used. After this workshop, students will be able to identify the planets, signs, symbols, elements, modes, and houses in a chart. Includes a personal astrological chart.

This 6-week course is for students who are beginning their study of Chinese as a world language. Students will acquire interpersonal, interpretive and presentational skills in Chinese. Everything that we do in class has some element of culture and we will learn about the world of Chinese culture through the study of current events, literature, art, history and music using authentic sources. *No Class: 4/22.

Have you ever thought that poetry “is too hard to understand” or that you just “don’t get it”? In this class, learn how to read and write poetry. Learn the tools and techniques to let you appreciate poetry, and use those same skills to write poetry of your own. Enjoy National Poetry Month this April with a poetry primer.

Have you always wanted to find out what a Tarot Reading was like but never felt it was the right place and time? Devanna Wolf has been reading Tarot for 35 years, teaching Tarot fundamentals for a decade, designed her own deck, and would love to introduce you to the magic of the cards! Sign up for a 15-minute reading and get a glimpse into the art of Tarot and how it can offer a unique perspective on your life and circumstances. *Registration limited to one session per person.

If there's one tool we use above all others, it's the knife. If you only had two tools to take into the woods, you may select a knife and an axe. Knives and axes are generally made of metal, which can be sharpened using a hard stone, or a factory-made sharpening-block. Learn how to sharpen knives, axes, pruners, scissors, and other blade tools. Bring your own dull tools that need to be touched up, or come to practice sharpening on some of our tools and stones. We'll cover the basic theory behind sharpening edge tools, and practice using a variety of sharpening stones. Whetstones will also be available for purchase.