Get an inside look into the music industry. Paul will be sharing stories from his time working in Nashville.

Join us for a festive and inspiring journey into the world of art journaling! Learn how to create a personalized holiday art journal that captures your memories, reflections, and seasonal inspirations. This is a perfect opportunity to slow down during the busy season and reconnect with your creative side in a fun, supportive environment.

 

Required Supplies:

Blank Journal or Sketchbook– Recommended size: 5”x7” to 8”x10”.

Matte gel medium and washi tapes

Scissors, pencil and eraser

Pens: Writing pen, white gel pen, and paint pens

Smaller watercolor set and palette (coated paper plate is fine)

Brushes including a Size 6 round and a small detail brush

Collage materials

 

Bring a friend and have fun at our monthly Paint Nights! Janis will guide you to create a beautiful painting in one night. Materials fee $20

Dive into relational strategies that foster youth mattering. Experiencing mattering is linked with a significantly lower risk of considering suicide, substance use, and improved lifelong health outcomes. This work begins in early childhood education. Integrating discussion questions, participants will have an opportunity to learn the key ingredients of mattering and to practice mattering strategies with one another that they can bring to their work in early childhood education, caregiving, and community building.

This is part of a series hosted by Maine Youth Thriving. Please see the other classes here and here.

Never has there been a more gentle approach to a cardio workout! Balloon Boxing incorporates the elements of slow, flowing movements, as practiced in Tai Chi, while focusing on the spontaneous adaptations to the unpredictable, floating movements of a balloon. With particular focus on breath-work, gentle stretching, no impact, and fun, Balloon Boxing is designed for all fitness levels. Can be practiced seated or standing. Materials fee $3

The Maine Driving Dynamics course is a driver improvement course that is designed to improve a student’s defensive driving awareness. This five-hour course includes discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine’s highways. Our goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce vehicle-related crashes. A student who completes the course will receive a three-point credit on their driving record and may be eligible for insurance discount. PLEASE NOTE: This class will take place on Saturday, 11/8, not 11/5 as listed in the brochure.

Create the perfect gift bag for the holidays! A variety of fabrics will be provided to make two bags. Some sewing experience required. Bring: scissors, pins, sewing machine. Sewing machines are available to borrow. Materials fee: $10 PLEASE NOTE: This class will run on Monday, November 10, not December 10 as listed in the brochure.

Join certified EFT practitioner Angela Orr for an introductory class in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping. EFT is a simple, evidence-based method that helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and shift emotional patterns—using just your fingertips. In this one-night class, you’ll learn how EFT works, explore the basic tapping points, and walk away with simple tools to manage anxiety, overwhelm, and everyday emotional triggers. No prior experience needed. Come discover how tapping can become a powerful part of your self-care and healing toolkit.