This is a course for people who have an old barn (that perhaps needs repairs), want an old barn, or just love old barns! The emphasis will be on practical ways to maintain your old barn at an affordable cost. The first session is in the classroom. After that, meetings will be held in the old barns of class members. There will be as many sessions as are required to visit the barns of class members who want their barns visited (by no more than 12 people). This course is co-sponsored by the Morris Farm Trust in Wiscasset.

The last class will be a potluck supper at the instructor’s house, where class members can see the instructor’s cabinetmaking shop and barns, and delve into his reference library on early buildings (one of the very best in Maine).

NOTE: Following the first class, the day and time of future classes will be determined by class members in a way to accommodate as many individual schedules as possible.

Les Fossel is one of Maine’s foremost experts on early buildings. His award-winning business has specialized in preserving our early buildings for 42 years. He has lectured throughout Maine and the Northeast, including as a faculty member for the University of Southern Maine. More information on his business enterprises is available at: www.oldhouserestoration.com. 

This is a course for people who have an old house, want to have an old house, or just love old houses! The first session is in the classroom. After that, meetings will be held in the old homes of class members. There will be as many sessions as are required to visit the houses of class members who want their houses visited (by no more than 12 people). The last class will be a potluck supper at the instructor’s house, where class members can visit the historic features of Alna, see the instructor’s cabinetmaking shop and barns, and delve into his reference library on early buildings (one of the very best in Maine).

NOTE: Following the first class, the day and time of future classes will be determined by class members in a way to accommodate as many individual schedules as possible.

Stonewall Kitchen cooking instructor Chris Toy spent last February in Hawaii. Come and see what he learned between walking the beaches, rainforests and lava fields. Come learn some recipes from paradise. We’ll taste Hawaiian smoked salmon poke, a uniquely Hawaiian comfort food recipe called Loco Moco, and classic island BBQ called Guri Guri. Bring an empty stomach and empty containers for possible leftovers.

Chris Toy is a Stonewall Kitchen Cooking Instructor with a lifelong interest in cooking with an Asian-Downeast fusion flavor.

Adult Learning Center-Adult Basic Education Free help is available for any area adult resident who needs to work on basic math, reading and writing or English language skills. Individualized instruction for all levels and help preparing for the Accuplacer College Placement exam is offered. Call 563-2811 for more information.

Adult Learning Center - HiSet® Test Prep The Tests of the High School Equivalency Test (HiSet® Tests) are designed to measure the skills and knowledge equivalent to a high school course of study. The five subject area tests which comprise the HiSet® test battery are Mathematics; Language Arts Reading; Language Arts Writing (including essay); Science; and Social Studies. The HiSet® preparation class is open to individuals 17 years or older who are not attending high school.

Individualized instruction is provided as preparation for the 5-part High School Equivalency test that leads to a high school equivalency certificate. Testing accommodations are available for individuals with documented learning disabilities.

Adult Learning Center-Adult Basic Education Free help is available for any area adult resident who needs to work on basic math, reading and writing or English language skills. Individualized instruction for all levels and help preparing for the Accuplacer College Placement exam is offered. Call 563-2811 for more information.

Adult Learning Center - HiSet® Test Prep The Tests of the High School Equivalency Test (HiSet® Tests) are designed to measure the skills and knowledge equivalent to a high school course of study. The five subject area tests which comprise the HiSet® test battery are Mathematics; Language Arts Reading; Language Arts Writing (including essay); Science; and Social Studies. The HiSet® preparation class is open to individuals 17 years or older who are not attending high school.

Individualized instruction is provided as preparation for the 5-part High School Equivalency test that leads to a high school equivalency certificate. Testing accommodations are available for individuals with documented learning disabilities.

If you have company coming for the holidays, or you need something to take for a potluck, this class is for you! Participants will enjoy a pre-holiday party with Chef Toy as you work together to prepare crispy fried wontons and homemade duck sauce, mini egg rolls, teriyaki party wings, and cold spicy sesame noodles. Yum!

Chris Toy is a Stonewall Kitchen Cooking Instructor with a lifelong interest in cooking with an Asian-Downeast fusion flavor.

Participation in an ATV education course will teach you how to properly operate and maintain an ATV. Laws, responsibilities and personal safety will also be covered. Passage of a final exam is required. You must attend every day of the class in order to receive your certificate.

Participation in a snowmobile education course will teach you how to properly operate and maintain a snowmobile. Laws, responsibilities and personal safety will also be covered. Passage of a final exam is required. You must attend every day of the class in order to receive your certificate.

Learn the skills and techniques necessary to be a responsible, competent and fun babysitter in a one-day class. This course will cover such topics as: child care essentials, the proper response and handling of emergency situations, behavior management, safety for the sitter, and babysitting as a business.

Students should bring a lunch and a snack. Please do not bring any electronics or phones. For students ages 11-14. A certificate is issued upon successful completion of the course.

Register EARLY – this class fills up quickly!Please note: November 12 is Veterans Day and a no school day for students.