Plan out your summer vegetable garden!  Pros & cons of raised beds vs. small bordered gardens - find out what grows best with what to achieve the best yields.

Join master wood carver Ken Wise and cooking instructor Chris Toy for a fantastic weekend of hands on Carving and Cooking instruction. Learn how to carve cooking utensils such as chopsticks, spatulas, and spoons. Then use them to prepare, cook, and eat some tasty Asian fusion recipes from Chris Toy’s cookbooks! The retreat happens on the shores of Merrymeeting Bay in the Butler Head Nature Preserve. A limited number of Air BNB style overnight accommodations with shared bathrooms are available for $100/weekend. Contact Chris Toy at christoy.net@gmail.com FMI.

Join the Registered Maine Guides at Sebago Trails for an on the water adventure. This two hour course will begin with a safety briefing and lesson covering the fundamentals of recreational kayaking. Using the EZ launching system at Sebago Trails Paddling, the tour will explore the water-carved bends and twists of a meandering stream unveiling local wildlife in a rustic backdrop. Then continue onto Jordan Bay of Sebago Lake as the guides share stories dating back to the settlements of the region. Come for the beautiful lake views and leave with your new favorite hobby! This is a great experience for anyone looking to get outdoors. Perfect for first time kayakers and experienced kayaking enthusiasts. Sebago Trails Paddling will provide: Kayak, Paddle, Lifejacket.

The First Aid class includes: medical emergencies, bleeding that you can see, bleeding you cannot see, treating for shock, and how and when to call emergency services. The course cost includes a blend of powerpoint and video, instructor and practical components, and a certificate of completion. Optional workbook is available for $10 (cash please) from instructor at class.

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Participation in a boating education course will teach how to properly operate and maintain a boat. The Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife course is approved by NASBLA. Passage of a final exam is required. The course covers proper operation and safety (boat handling, equipment, trailering), laws, emergencies and cold-water survival, self-help first aid, and environment/ethics. You must attend the entire course to receive your certificate.

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Unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with ChatGPT, the fastest-growing app in the world. With over 100 million users within the first two months of launch, and 180.5 million now, discover why everyone is talking about this revolutionary platform. In this course, you'll learn how AI tools can dramatically increase your productivity and provide you with a competitive advantage in the workplace. Designed for anyone seeking to acquire new skills, you’ll gain an understanding of the capabilities of AI tools and how to leverage them to achieve your goals faster and easier than ever before. Don't get left behind in the AI revolution - join this course and learn how to capitalize on the opportunities it presents. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, 

Explore all aspects of dental assisting and gain skills needed to work in this field and pass a national certificate exam. This program is taught by a dentist and includes an opportunity for internships.

The price of the course ($3200) includes all books, exam preparation materials and fees for the DANB RHS® certificate program. Upon passing the DANB RHS®, you will receive a certificate of knowledge based on competency for that component from DANB.

You are registering for a FREE information session with WRAE's Career Counselor Jessica Trimmer who will connect you with AMP.

There is a structured class or a fully online class (start anytime).

Learn all aspects of medical coding to become nationally certified and get working as a Certified Professional Coder. Includes Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Step-by-Step Coding, CPC-A exam, AAPC membership, 3 practice CPC tests and all books. Basic computer skills are required.

$3950. Adding Practicode (6–10-week online program) will remove the apprenticeship designation from the CPC credential; $5150.

You are registering for a FREE appointment with WRAE's Career Counselor, Jessica Trimmer.  She will connect you with AMP.

There is a structured class or an online version - start anytime.