Join the A Family for ME program for a live, virtual conversation about becoming a foster/adoptive parent in Maine. Recruitment Specialists will answer your questions about the different ways to provide care for infants, teens, and siblings. If you’ve ever considered foster care or adoption, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more and get your questions answered! Learn about the licensing process and explore the various ways to support youth and provide care, including respite care. Discover ways to support foster families. Register directly: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/afamilyforme/

     Second Monday of the Month

     12-1 p.m. or 6-7 p.m.

Join us for dinner, stories, and fun family activities! In addition, each child will be able to take home a book each week! This free Parent and Child Together (PACT) activity meets at the Riverside United Methodist Church on Thursday evenings as designated. If you have questions regarding this FREE program or want to register, please call Renee at 625-3092 or email rpayeur@sad55.org. Bring the family and join us! Please note that this is the fall session. We continue on for winter and spring sessions as well. Pre-registration is required due to space issues and to keep everyone updated on any changes.

Join experienced breadmaker Martine for this two-part course. At the first meeting, students will learn how to feed their sourdough starter and make goodies from their excess sourdough. At the second meeting, students will learn how to make and form the levain (dough) and how to bake their sourdough loaves. Fresh sourdough bread - it’s easier than you think and as delicious as you imagine! Please bring a large container for your starter (starter is provided by the instructor) and a cooking scale (preferable but not necessary) to the first meeting. For the second meeting, bring your fed starter (from the previous class), a large mixing bowl, and a cooking scale (preferable but not necessary). All ingredients will be provided. Materials fee of $8 is payable to instructor at class. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

     Thu. Nov. 14, 4-5:30 p.m. AND Fri. Nov. 15, 9:30-11 a.m.

     Both Meetings are for the same course: Come to both!

Create and take home a beautiful, handmade pinecone wreath! This class will move at a relaxed pace and is great for beginners and novices and just as fun for the more advanced crafters as well. Come relax, socialize, and create a great work of art: a lovely decoration or the perfect Christmas gift. All materials, decorations, and tools are provided and an extra set can be taken home to make another wreath as well. Please pre-register as a minimum of 3 people is required to run the course.

What is fast fashion? Examine the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion and its contribution to waste, pollution, and labor practices. Explore sustainable alternatives and consumer actions to mitigate these issues, as well as ways to properly manage textile waste. Join us to understand the true cost of fast fashion and discover how we can promote a more ethical and sustainable industry. Registration closes on 11/15. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

Beatrice Johnson, BS Ecology & Environmental Sciences from UMO, has been working in environmental sustainability since she graduated. She has found her place in teaching sustainable waste management and loves to see people taking simple steps to reduce their carbon footprint, bettering the future of the world.

This is your chance to learn to play this amazingly versatile instrument. You’ll need an ukulele, some curiosity, a love of music, and time to practice. Join our stress-free program for plenty of fun and learning. You won’t want to stop once you have mastered the fundamentals. The nicest part is that you don’t have to read music! Sign up, tune up, and show up to start your musical adventure now! Buying a ukulele? Duncan can provide you with brand, price, style, and size recommendations as well as local stores where you can purchase an excellent beginner’s ukulele. Contact us and we’ll have him reach out to you! Required: Five days before the start of the program, important documents will be sent to the email address you provided at registration. Before attending the first session, please read the email and documents carefully. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

Duncan Perry is a popular ukulele performer and teacher. He believes studying an instrument makes the brain sharper, helps reduce stress and brings joy to the uke players and audiences. He has taught the powerful ukulele to almost 700 individuals!

Create beautiful resin art ornaments that will be the “star” of your Christmas tree! You will be amazed at what you can make, and, best of all, it’s so easy! Bring a pair of scissors. Materials fee of $10 is payable to instructor at class. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

Create your own sea glass decoration hanging from a delicate six-inch silver stainless steel chain. Enhance with ribbons if desired. The design is all up to you! Create a beautiful ornament for the holiday season or all year round! Materials fee of $8 is payable to the instructor at time of class. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.