This course covers concepts for Algebra 1. The course is designed for credit recovery students, high school diploma students, aspiring college students, or anyone who wants to improve their Algebra skills.

This course is designed for students who are interested in a career in the trades or entering trade school, but would benefit from a comprehensive review of basic math skills necessary to succeed. Students will have the opportunity to practice fundamental math skills including working with fractions, decimals and percentages. Students will also have the opportunity to practice measurement, conversions and working with formulas, including basic trigonometry.

FAME is offering several web-based workshops this semester. All workshops will be offered via Zoom and will be free of charge. If you have questions about these workshops or have suggestions for future workshops, please email Jessica Whittier at jwhittier@famemaine.com.

1. Successful Scholarship Searches and Applications February 12, 7:00 pm

2. Student Loan Repayment – Know Your Options! February 21, 6:00 pm

3. Adulting 101: Money Starts April 3, 6:30 pm

4. Adulting 102: Money Grows April 10, 6:30 pm

5. Getting a Jump-Start on Planning for Your Child’s Higher Education Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 pm

6. Planning and Paying for College May 15, 7:00 pm

7. Putting the Literacy in Financial Literacy: Book Club with FAME 2/6/2024, 2/20/2024, 3/5/2024, 3/19/2024, 6:00 pm

Learn the basics of computer programming from the ground up! In this course I’ll take you from no knowledge to basic proficiency in Python, the world’s most popular coding language. You will learn basic syntax, logic, execution, and what it takes to become a capable computer programmer.

With over 20 years of experience in information technology and two years of experience teaching over Zoom, Dean Greer brings a wealth of experience to this course. After relocating from the Washington D.C. area in 2019 to Maine, Dean has transitioned from a career in corporate I.T. to becoming an entrepreneur teaching coding via Zoom to clients across the U.S.. His mission is now to help as many people as possible gain mastery in the area of computer programming.

The class is on Mondays and Thursdays at 6:05 pm.  

The link to the class will be sent with your registration receipt. 

Come explore and play with different healing modalities, including art and writing. This workshop is co-sponsored by the Sexual Assault Crises & Support Center and the Family Violence Project and seeks to create a supportive community. No art skills are needed, just a desire to explore with others. This class is free and all materials are provided.  This class meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month.

Alexandria Zadok has had an interest in trauma recovery for decades, using modalities such as art, music, and yoga for her own healing. She is currently working on her Master of Counseling at Vermont University. She hopes to help build a vibrant supportive community for trauma survivors in the Augusta area.

AACE Community Gardening includes participants, 16 years and older, with the tools and understanding needed to embrace the joys of gardening. Small plots with a variety of annuals, perennials, and pollinators. Community Partner, UMaine 4H Cooperative Extension will come share with us a series of soil and seedling workshops in preparation for a fruitful season of Gardening. Our Community Garden’s goal is to promote spring wellness, and outdoor education and develop a love for lifelong learning.  There is no class Apr. 16 or Apr. 23.

+ Fridays 3:00-4:30 pm beginning, May 17-June 28, 2024

Students will learn the basic skills for wet felting a bag. Materials included.

Make four handmade cards and learn new techniques and fun folds. All embellishments and envelopes are included. You will go home with instructions for the cards you made in class. There is a lab fee of $5 payable to the instructor on the first night of class.

Lorna has been card-making for over 25 years and teaching classes for 15 years. With every class is a special door prize.