Learn a new cuisine as you join Togo native Jordan Benissan as he teaches you how to cook dishes from West Africa. Among the dishes you may be preparing are West African Chicken in Peanut Sauce, Jollof Rice (West African Paella), Gusi Dessi (Spinach, kale, and collard greens, cooked with melon seeds, cooked in a reduced tomato sauce; served with white rice), and West African tapioca pudding cooked in lemongrass broth with choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream. Registration fee includes all ingredients.

For movie buffs, and the just curious, this is an informational course on the demanding, chaotic, and often epic world of low budget filmmaking in New York City in the 1980's and 1990's. These movies were known for their innovative storytelling, unique visual styles, and often featured unknown actors, reflecting the vibrant independent film scene of the time. Filmmakers featured include Christopher Nolan, Spike Lee, Jim Jarmusch, David O. Russell, John Sayles, Luc Besson, Whit Stillman, Richard Linklater, Darren Aronofsky, Charlie Kaufman, Noah Baumbach, and more. Highlights of films will be shown in class with a possible option of access to full movies with links to streaming services for students to stream and view at home. Class skips 11/27.

Have you always wished you could play the ukulele but don’t know where to start? This class will begin at the very beginning: how to hold the instrument, as well as proper set up and tuning. We’ll learn simple chords and basic strumming techniques. We’ll learn a few fun songs and work on how to read chord charts, keep rhythm and have a lot of fun. We may even try singing and strumming at the same time. No singing experience required! Class skips 11/27. *You must have an instrument in order to take this class. Please contact the instructor if you need guidance about buying an instrument.

Making a pack basket can be a fun and rewarding project and a perfect gift! A pack basket is a traditional type of backpack used for carrying items while hiking, hunting, or for general outdoor activities. Pack baskets have a long history dating back centuries and have been used by various cultures around the world. Here in Maine our Maine Guides walked the woods with these packs to transport supplies and game through rugged terrain. In this course, we will weave a 10-12” tall basket with premium reed. We will go over the history of pack baskets and what materials have been used. Jessica will go through the process of making the basket step-by-step ensuring all will walk away with a finished basket. The baskets will have a base and feet along with pack straps. There will also be a variety of color straps and even color reeds to add a little color to your basket. You will walk away with a pack basket and the knowledge for life! All level weavers are welcome EVEN if you have never weaved! The course fee will cover all material, use of tools, and instruction. NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE CLASS IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED.

The early days and months of infancy are crucial for motor development - infant motor skills set the foundation for all other developmental milestones! With a world of gadgets and technology available it can be overwhelming to know how to help your baby learn to move. Come join Physical Therapist Annah Sullivan and learn hands-on with your baby how to optimize these essential skills. This course is open to parents and infants 0-6 months at the time of the course. It is also open to expecting parents and a doll will be provided to them for hands-on practice.Consult your pediatrician for medically-related questions or developemtnal concerns.

Instructor will demonstrate how to navigate and interface with Excel’s basic features. See how to create a simple contact list. You will view how to use calculations such as autosum and see how to generate simple formulas. Also, learn to use the fill handle, sort existing data, merge and center, move cells and ranges, and wrap text. These easy steps will be held over Zoom.

Author and instructor Mike Wilson will demonstrate how to use your smartphone. This class is designed for mature and recent iPhone users! Mike will cover cell phone topics, such as: the photo app, texting, navigating, apps, contacts, email, camera, App store, settings, and the internet. NOT for Android users. Taught over Zoom.

This class will feature easy-to-understand information on finding, collecting, identifying, and preparing the safe, most common edible and medicinal mushroom species of New England and Eastern Canada. Whether you are a cook, forager, herbalist, or restauranteur, you will enjoy this class. The book "Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms of New England and Eastern Canada" will be available for purchase in class for $21.