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On Your Own… Survival in the Maine Woods

with Brad Rounds

Dec
6

Next session: December 6th, 2023

$19 More Info

Learn what to do when you’re more than a bit “turned around” in the woods... or just plain “stuck” for one reason or another. We’ll talk about how we get into trouble, minimal survival gear, handling being lost, survival priorities, the “evil three”, improving your situation, shelters and fire starting, water and signaling. This is a combination indoor and outdoor session.

 

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The Basics of Bookkeeping

with UGotClass LERN

Mar
4

Next session: March 4th to 29th, 2024

$195 More Info

How do you keep track of the day-to-day financial transactions of a business?  Whether you are looking to advance in your career, or you’re an entrepreneur, (or maybe you are a part of a family business), this course will help you if you are looking to understand the numbers. 

Understand and record every penny that comes into your business and every penny that goes out of your business. Create a chart of accounts that meet your needs.   All of the money you spend, and all of the money you earn, have a place to go.  What are debits and credits?  What do the numbers mean?  How do I label accounts?  No one should be blind to his or her finances!  

Learn where the numbers go, and why!  You will learn the bookkeeping terminology as well as what it means to keep track of the numbers.  At the end of the cycle, what do the numbers mean?  The Basics of Bookkeeping will show you how to keep track of the numbers and why!

 

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Acadian Arts Asian Fusion Cooking Retreat-Searsport

with Chris Toy

Jan
12

Next session: January 12th to 15th, 2024

$495 More Info

Chris Toy is the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian-fusion cooking for several Maine community education programs. Cooking students will learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe, and the Americas incorporating traditional and local ingredients. Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques, and stories behind the dishes being created. The Homeport Inn and Tavern has 9 private suites tastefully updated with comfortable furnishings. There’s live music each evening in the tavern. Specially discounted rates including breakfasts, are available by contacting the Inn.

 

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Acadian Arts Asian Fusion Cooking Retreat-Campobello

with Chris Toy

Jun
21

Next session: June 21st to 23rd, 2024

$495 More Info

Enjoy a weekend with your instructor, Chris Toy, the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian-fusion cooking for several Maine community education programs. Learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe, and the Americas incorporating traditional and local ingredients. Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques, and stories behind the dishes being created. 

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 be immersed in the same coastal scenery enjoyed by the summer residents at the turn of the 20th century. Register for the retreat then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations. Only Acadian Arts Retreats participants will be allowed to reserve overnight accommodations in the park.

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Acadian Arts Watercolor Retreat-Campobello

with Mary Laury

Jun
21

Next session: June 21st to 23rd, 2024

$495 More Info

Enjoy a weekend retreat with Mary Laury, 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'll 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 plus specially planned evening activities designed to extend your learning from the day’s workshops. We convene on Friday, October 6th at 1 pm with classes throughout the weekend and end on Monday, October 9th at 1pm.

Register for the retreat then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations.  Only Acadian Arts Retreats will be allowed to reserve overnight accommodations in the park.

​Please note: Included in the registration is a $40 non-refundable fee should you have to cancel.

COVID note: For everyone’s comfort and safety we suggest doing a COVID test 24 hours prior to arrival.  We will be following CDC guidelines according to location and dates.

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Pre-College Reading & Writing-SMCC

with Vanessa Sylvester

Jan
17

Next session: January 17th to May 24th, 2024

Free More Info

This course will focus on getting each student’s reading and writing abilities to the collegiate level as measured by the Accuplacer post-secondary placement exam. Students will read and analyze texts and produce their own writings in various rhetorical models.
 Monday & Wednesday, 1/17-5/24; 11 am-1 pm; SMCC; Free

"Registering" for these classes will put you in contact with Jessica Trimmer, WRAE’s Career & College Access Coordinator. She will be in touch!