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Grow Your Own Organic Garden
available
with To Be Announced
The Grow Your Own Organic Garden class is designed for adults but would be appropriate for teens and middle-grade kids, as well. Additionally, the class is geared toward beginner gardeners or individuals who have been gardening for a long time but want to learn more about how to garden sustainably. Participants will learn the basics of organic gardening -- such as supporting soil and plant health, starting seeds indoors and outdoors, interplanting, pest management, watering, and harvesting. Students will have plenty of time to ask questions and connect about shared experiences in their gardening journeys so far. By the end of this class, participants should feel equipped with knowledge -- and connected to resources and community members -- that will help them grow an organic garden, and feel satisfied with the process of doing so. This class will be taught by a garden educator with years of experience who is local to our area. We have many educators who have taught this class in years past and are thrilled to have the opportunity to do it again in 2025! MOFGA provides GYOOG educators with a PowerPoint and other materials to work with, as well as resources for further learning to provide students. Students will also go home with some seeds to start in their gardens.
When:
April 1 6pm - 8pm
Fee:
$5 per participant
Introduction to Microsoft Excel - 3 Tuesdays
with Danielle Pensec
Please use the link at the bottom of this page for registration as well.
Learn about the basics of Microsoft Excel. In this class we will learn about data entry, cell formatting, and the basics of Formulas.
Requirements for this class:
A Windows or Mac computer connected to the Internet and MS Excel 2016 or later on your device.
Dates - 3 Tuesdays:
April 1, 9, 15
Time:
6 pm - 7 pm
Cost:
FREE
Registration Link:
https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/introduction-to-ms-excel/?instance_id=5484
Window 11 Basics - 3 Wednesdays
with Vanessa Olson
Please use the link at the bottom of this page for registration as well.
Learn how to get the most out of your Windows 11 computer. In this class you will learn about the Microsoft Windows operating system, navigating the desktop and taskbar, the File Explorer, working with files, using Microsoft Edge and so much more.
Requirements for this class:
A computer with Windows 11 and with Internet access.
Dates:
April 2, 9, 16
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost:
Free
Registration Link:
https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/windows-11-basic/?instance_id=5584
Active Parenting (4th Edition)
with Ryan Jackson, LSW
This is a hybrid class. If you plan to join remotely, please provide your email address for the class link.
Also, this is a 6 week class (two months April and May) on Thursdays. (Dates and times are listed below)
This course is a comprehensive 6-session parenting program to help parents of children ages 5 to 12 to raise responsible, cooperative children who are able to resist negative peer pressure and thrive.
Date(s):
April 3, 10, & 17
May 1, 8, & 15
Time:
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Soil Testing
with Brett Johnson
Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator, Brett Johnson for an exploration of soil macro and micronutrients, general strategies for nutrient management in row crops, as well as a hands-on demonstration on how to take a soil sample for testing through the UMaine Soil Testing Lab.
When: April 3
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Hungry Gourd Workshop-Gourd Bowl and Wooden Spoon Carving
available
with Jessica Steele
Join Jessica from Woodthrush Wilderness for this unique opportunity to unleash your creativity by crafting a beautiful gourd bowl and carving your very own wooden spoon.
Minimum of 8 people to run the class. If the class does not run due to low enrollment, refunds will be issued. No Refunds after the class starts. Only registrations with payment can be accepted.
We accept cash, checks, debit and credit cards. If you would like to pay with a card, just give us a call and we will process the payment for you.
Pricing:
$65 per participant
When:
April 8th
Time: 5pm to 9pm
Community Fitness Center - Session 3
with Mary Manley
SIMPLY THE BEST NEWS IN FITNESS Not sure if you’re ready to commit? Try your first night FREE!
RSU 3 has a state-of-the-art fitness center available for use by the community. Located at the high school, come join and set up a fitness plan that will work for you! Sessions include a complete orientation with RSU 3 Teacher and Fitness Center Supervisor Mary Manley, who is on-site during the entire session.
The center is fully equipped with several cardiovascular machines including treadmills, ellipticals, upright and recumbent stationary bicycles, a rowing machine, free weights, and a complete Life Fitness Pro Circuit Series of weight machines.
Requires a medical clearance waiver signed by the participant who must be 18 years or older. No street shoes are allowed in the fitness facility.
Fee: Pay as you go $5.00 per night $65 per one 7-week session (14 nights, save $5.00) $130 for 2 sessions (save $10.00) $195 for all 3 sessions (save $15.00)
Spring Sessions: 1: Jan 7th—Feb 27th (Closed Feb vacation) 2: Mar 4th—Apr 17th (Closed April vacation) 3: Apr 29th—June 12th
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-8 pm
Horticulture - Invasive Plants
with Gary Fish
In this session, participants will learn from staff from The Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry about the harmfulness of invasive plants and how to identify them.
The Invasive Plant Rule outlines the criteria for identifying invasive species. These include: Non-nativeness, rapid growth, potential for wide spread, high numbers, and displacement of native species in minimally managed habitats.
When: May 6th
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Fee: Free