What happens if you get a flat? How do you take off your wheel?  What if your chain falls off when you’re out on a ride? What should you do if your brakes are rubbing? Don’t be caught walking your bike home! The Local Gear is offering a class to teach you the skills needed to get home safely from common mishaps on a ride and how to address problems with your bike before they happen. Please pre-register as space is limited to 10 participants per session. To register email Dave at dave@thelocalgear.com or call 207-625-9400.

The Sacopee Valley Rec Council and Senior Central is again sponsoring this FREE and FUN event this fall at Pike Hall in Cornish from 7-9 p.m. What a fun and festive way to get out, meet friends, and get moving! All ages are welcome...You can't be too old or too young! This event is free, but donations are always welcome.

What happens if you get a flat? How do you take off your wheel?  What if your chain falls off when you’re out on a ride? What should you do if your brakes are rubbing? Don’t be caught walking your bike home! The Local Gear is offering a class to teach you the skills needed to get home safely from common mishaps on a ride and how to address problems with your bike before they happen. Please pre-register as space is limited to 10 participants per session. To register email Dave at dave@thelocalgear.com or call 207-625-9400.

Riding an ATV can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, whether it's in your own back yard, or exploring on the thousands of miles of trails available in Maine. ATVs (including UTVs and off-road motorcycles) can also be useful around the woodlot or farm and let's face it, they're simply fun to ride! It's important to ride safely, responsibly, and to be prepared before you go. Many ATV trails reside on private land. Respecting these generous private landowners by riding responsibly is critical to maintaining trail access. Educating yourself before you go is an important component of being a safe and responsible offroad operator. Youth ages 10 to under 16 must successfully complete an approved ATV Safety Certification course to legally operate on land other than their own. Anyone 16 years of age or older is encouraged to take the course to be educated and prepared for safe riding. The ATV Safety Course is available in two different formats: online and in-person. Students 12 and older can complete the Official Maine ATV/Snowmobile Safety course online at offroad-ed.com/maine. The cost to register for the online course is $34.95. Upon successful completion of the online course, students will receive their Maine ATV/Snowmobile Safety Certification card. FMI or for a listing of live courses, go to https://www.maine.gov/ifw/programs-resources/educational-programs/safety-courses/atv-safety.html

Overexposed image? No problem–adjust the exposure in editing mode. Wish your photo could be black and white instead of color? Choose a filter and change the ambiance of your image. Does the main object of your picture seem lost among extraneous details? Use the cropping feature to focus the viewer’s eye on the most important part of the image. These examples are just a few of the many ways you can turn an average image into something special. Have fun editing your pictures with the many options in your Mac’s Photos app. Required: a strong internet connection and a Mac computer, iPad, or iPhone to access videos and articles. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

Every BOOMERTECH ADVENTURES course includes self-paced videos to watch at your own pace and convenience. Additionally, all of the courses offer PDFs containing class information, articles, and videos accessed directly through the links provided. Personalized support is available via email, phone, and Zoom. For best outcomes, it is recommended that you watch the course videos ona computer/iPad and have your iPhone in hand to try out ideas as you move through the videos.

BoomerTECH Adventures courses are developed by three Maine educators, Ed Brazee, Jill Spencer, and Chris Toy with Ed as the primary instructor. He taught at the University of Maine for 25 years and 13 years before that as a middle and high school teacher in NY and CO.

Many Mac/Apple users have 1000 or more images stored in their Mac desktop/laptop Photos app. Frustration can arise when you try to find a picture or video among the multitude of saved images. Understanding the built-in organization of the Mac Photos app is the first thing you will learn. Next comes organizing your images and videos into albums and folders to develop your own management system. Plus, discover how to tag people in photos and create shared albums that you can invite friends and family to view! Required: a strong internet connection and a Mac computer, iPad, or iPhone to access videos and articles. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

     Time Varies: Course is “At Your Own Pace” 

     Must be completed within the semester

Every BOOMERTECH ADVENTURES course includes self-paced videos to watch at your own pace and convenience. Additionally, all of the courses offer PDFs containing class information, articles, and videos accessed directly through the links provided. Personalized support is available via email, phone, and Zoom. For best outcomes, it is recommended that you watch the course videos on a computer/iPad and have your iPhone in hand to try out ideas as you move through the videos.

BoomerTECH Adventures courses are developed by three Maine educators, Ed Brazee, Jill Spencer, and Chris Toy with Ed as the primary instructor. He taught at the University of Maine for 25 years and 13 years before that as a middle and high school teacher in NY and CO.

Unlock the full potential of your iPhone with iOS 18! This comprehensive course for Mac/Apple users will provide essential knowledge and skills to master the latest iOS features and enhancements. Learn to streamline your workflow with a redesigned Control Center. Discover powerful shortcuts. Enhance your interactions with a more intelligent Siri. Explore innovative communication tools with Apple Intelligence. Capture stunning photos to unleash your creativity with upgraded photo editing tools and discover hidden camera features. Customize your iPhone and make it uniquely yours with personalized settings, widgets, and accessibility options. Finally, learn to keep your iPhone running smoothly and efficiently with expert tips and troubleshooting techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user, this course will provide you with the confidence and expertise to navigate the iOS 18 world with ease. Enroll today and become an iOS 18 expert! Appropriate for anyone using iOS 18 (iPhone XR, 11 through 16, and SE (2nd and 3rd generations). Required: a strong internet connection and a Mac computer, iPad, or iPhone to access videos and articles. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

Every BOOMERTECH ADVENTURES course includes self-paced videos to watch at your own pace and convenience. Additionally, all of the courses offer PDFs containing class information, articles, and videos accessed directly through the links provided. Personalized support is available via email, phone, and Zoom. For best outcomes, it is recommended that you watch the course videos ona computer/iPad and have your iPhone in hand to try out ideas as you move through the videos.

BoomerTECH Adventures courses are developed by three Maine educators, Ed Brazee, Jill Spencer, and Chris Toy with Ed as the primary instructor. He taught at the University of Maine for 25 years and 13 years before that as a middle and high school teacher in NY and CO.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark your calendars!

*FARM STORE OPEN WEEKLY: Beginning April 4: Friday Noon-4 p.m.,

     Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Thursday by appointment.

*SPRING TEA: Saturday, May 24, Noon. Limited Seating. Call ahead for         availability.

*LAMB LOVER’S DAY: Saturday, June 14

*GARDEN TOUR: Saturday, June 28, 2 p.m.

ECHO VALLEY FARM

1244 Sokokis Trail (Route 5)

Cornish, ME 04020

(207) 608-1441

FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM:“Echo Valley Farm Maine”

Shetland Sheep Fleece, Roving, Hand & Millspun Yarns, Handmade Gifts, and Registered Shetland Sheep