Did you know that the number  of people turning to choosing Airbnb for lodging  in Maine has almost doubled from two years ago? The revenue earned by Airbnb owners in Maine topped $100 million in 2020.   If you have entertained the idea of opening up your guest bedroom or summer camp for short term rental, this is a class not to miss.   

The instructor, herself an AirBnB owner, has interviewed many other Airbnb  or VRBO owners and put together a packet with good information, tips and actual stories of unusual events in the life of a short term landlord.   

This course will address issues dealing with ordinance, insurance, expectations, fees, hosting, guests, safety, communication, neighbors  and more. 

Debra Arter has operated River Escape for four years in Damariscotta as an active and popular Airbnb. 

Amazing but true! People will admire all the types of rolls that you will be able to make after just this three hour class. You will also get to make a savory braid that is both delicious and lovely to look at! Basic preparation of bread dough will be covered.

Class will be part demonstration and part participation. Generous samples of the caramel pecan rolls, savory braid and all the rest will be given to each participant. Students will take home white and whole wheat dough to bake at home later. Debra has won many awards for her baking in summer fairs and taught this class many times. She started baking bread when she was 9. Join in the fun and come home full of comfort. Bring covered tubs to take home dough.

The primary purpose of the Babysitter’s Training course is to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to give care safely and responsibly for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills and become better babysitters. They will learn how to build a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe, and learn about basic child care and basic first aid. This training is designed for youths ages 11 to 15. Space is limited so register early.

Andrew Eckman has been involved in emergency services since 1975, and has served as a police officer, firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, emergency manager, and disaster manager. He has been a medical instructor for more than 30 years.

Have you ever wanted to make cheese? This course will show you how you can make fresh mozzarella cheese in less than one hour! Fee includes all ingredients.

David Baker has been a cheesemaker for 26 years and has taught cheesemaking to adults as well as children. He loves to help people learn about cheese.

There is still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about Maine'scompassionate end-of-life care option. Many providers and patients in Maine arestill not familiar with Maine's Death with Dignity Act. In effect since September2019, the law permits physicians to practice medical aid-in-dying under specificcircumstances. Know the facts and, if qualified, the right to access medical aid indying if they choose. Join this class to get fact-based information and all thedetails you need to know about Maine's law, how to have the conversation withyour physician, and how to qualify for the law or support your loved one who maybe qualifying. (No materials/supplies required).

Join Chris Toy for an evening of fresh handmade stuffed pasta. We’ll make regular and spinach dough, two different fillings, one for vegetarians, and another for omnivores (chef’s choice!). We’ll make fresh sauces as well. One featuring tomatoes, the other cream and vodka. Those in the know come hungry and bring leftover containers.

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

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.