Take home a beautiful piece of living art.  We’ll be making moss wall art - all materials are included.  Come enjoy an evening of creative DIY fun.

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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, both Tuesday and Thursday to receive your certificate.

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Join us for a 3-night deluxe motorcoach tour on this rich springtime experience to Quebec’s beautiful Eastern Townships and Montreal, the cultural capital of Canada. We depart from Portland, head northwest to Magog, Quebec and Parc Marie-Victorin before heading to Montreal. Learn traditional Champagne making (and tasting)! Experience Old Montreal’s rich history, explore one of the world’s greatest botanical gardens, and partake in a magical lanterns festival of light.

Visit https://adventure-marketplace.com/adventures/ to get on the Early Bird List for when Registration Opens

(Passports or Passport Card ID’s Required)

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Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career.    First, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance.   Then find out what you need to know about cash.  Cash is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success.   Finally, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. See how business reports are assessed and analyzed.  An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence.

CEUs/ILUs: 4.8

Length (in hours): 48

Price in USD $495.00