Learn one of music's deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music. A practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the Instant Piano class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords. Expand your musical horizons, free yourself from sheet music dependence, and be the life of the party! Prior experience with chords is recommended. The fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class, and an optional monthly question-and-answer session. Class is held online using Zoom.

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. With every class is a special door prize.

All large purchases come with an owner's manual, so what about your house? In this class, we'll learn the steps to create an owner's manual for your house, including the mechanical systems, maintenance schedules, interior & exterior surfaces, etc., all organized into a binder with photos. Learn about your home and how to keep it running in top condition!

Colin McCullough is the owner of All-Around Home Performance, working as an independent energy auditor, and provides the service of creating owner's manuals for houses. Colin lives in Farmingdale in a 1915 house where he is working to make a net-zero energy house, and he is a BPI-certified building science trainer/proctor teaching at SMCC and KVCC.

MaineGeneral's Harm Reduction Program leads training and conversation on Overdose Response and Narcan Administration. The presentation will begin by discussing what harm reduction means, and what opioids are, before identifying what an opioid overdose looks like. The training will then discuss steps for responding to an overdose, and close with a conversation about the Good Samaritan Law. Attendees are invited to ask any questions and/or share experiences throughout.

Every attendee will be offered a Narcan kit in addition to educational materials to leave the class with https://www.mainegeneral.org/about-us/community-health/harm-reduction/

How do you reduce heating costs while making your house more comfortable? Learn tips & tricks from an independent home energy auditor bring your questions about insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, etc. as we learn about common home issues and ways to save on energy bills!

Colin McCullough is the owner of All-Around Home Performance, working as an independent energy auditor, and provides the service of creating owner's manuals for houses. Colin lives in Farmingdale in a 1915 house where he is working to make a net-zero energy house, and he is a BPI-certified building science trainer/proctor teaching at SMCC and KVCC.

This online course will teach women in midlife some basic nutrition tricks that will help them boost their metabolism to lose weight by summer. Simple and understandable guidance is given to get them started.

Becky Longacre is a nurse gone health coach with a specialty in weight loss from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She uses her own health journey to empathize and lead clients to better health and life satisfaction through happy, healthy, sustainable weight loss and empowered decision-making.

Have you ever wanted to try the potter's wheel? Sign up for our two-hour "Try-It Night". With the help of a teaching artist and some clay, you'll be shown how to center and pull the clay up to make a vessel. Great for families and friends! Bring an apron, trim those fingernails, pull your long hair back, and dress for a mess! This class includes a two-hour session and one or two finished pieces. Depends on how you do! If you make more than two and love all the lumpy children equally and want to keep them, each additional piece is $10.

Finished work will be ready for pickup after 4-6 weeks during regular class times or by appt. Usually, pieces are ready mid-month the month following your class date.

This class requires a 48-hour advance notice for cancellations. Kennebec Clay Works is operated by Ceramic Artist and Educator, Malley Weber. KCW has many great instructors.

For more information please visit www.KennebecClay.com

Have fun learning to save money, time, and calories while dishing up delicious, healthy, food. Whether skilled culinary artists - or a family member who’s starting to cook - there’s something for everyone in these engaging, live-stream kitchen adventures. Experience heaps of tips and techniques with lots of laughs. . . and come away having our standout meals, and recipes to share and cherish.

I designed this lively series of cooking class events for GF/vegans/vegetarians/and omnivores alike. Without added processed sugar, excessive sodium, gluten, or chemicals. Fearless Foodies® use leftovers, pantry, and everyday ingredients while scattering everything (when possible) with fresh, local, organic, and homegrown ingredients for countless, powerful benefits and superior taste. 

Your receipt will give you a list of needed items for the recipes to be prepared—an anticipated cost of $15.

Pat has been a lifelong healthy gourmet chef, restaurateur, organic gardener, Producer of LifeRecipeMagazine.com, and your host at Fearless-Foodies.com cooking class parties.

May 22 - Upscale Tuna (or Chicken) Mélange

Upscale Tuna (or Chicken) Mélange w/Homespun Mayo, Piled onto Garden Gifts and your Croutons

This is a simple yet elegant lift to a classic hit: No one will believe it’s super easy and “pennies apiece” yet so glamorous to serve; paired with a limeade fizz to remember. VEGANS/GF can dive into this recipe too, given the carefully crafted options researched for you…Creamy and fulfilling, yet elevated and provocative. This dairy-free-optional recipe takes the humdrum out of tuna or chicken salad.