Many people are familiar with butterflies and bees as our pollinators and black flies and mosquitoes as our pests, but there is so much more to know about the insect world. Where did they come from, what are they doing, and how can insects help my garden grow? In this 2 session class we will discuss how insects affect our environment and specifically our garden. Learn about insect life cycles and identification, Maine's top invasive species to watch out for, and common pests in our garden. We will talk about non-chemical integrated pest management solutions like companion planting, beneficial insects, and manual control methods to help you manage your garden pests. For the last class, come prepared to get a little dirty. You will have the opportunity to start some companion flower seedlings to take home to nurture and transplant into your own garden.

The cost of this class includes all materials, however additional seedling kits will be available to purchase at class for $10 per kit.

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Mei-Ling Cheung has a background in horticulture, urban forestry and permaculture. In her newest endeavor, she is providing a variety of classes to help people learn how to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Her classes focus on practical, hands-on  skills and her style of teaching is fun and casual, yet structured and informative. 

Do you struggle with food obsession, overeating, undereating or purging? There is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is hosting this information session online and by phone At the session you will hear more about FA and from people who have found a solution through the FA program. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. For more information and to receive the Zoom link call Sharon at 207-250-7373 or email fa.newcastle.maine@gmail.com

Learn to wire wrap pieces of sea glass, and pottery shards to make wearable jewelry items. Sea glass and wire materials provided, but may bring your own special pieces. Tools to use in class available to share but bringing your own needle nose pliers is encouraged. In this beginner class you will create a minimum of 3 pendants. Written guide sheets provided. A $20 materials fee made payable to the instructor will be do the first night of class.

Please note the dates for this class have changed from those printed in our brochure. The new dates are Thursdays May 22 to June 26. The location has also changed from the yoga studio in Thomaston to the instructor's home studio in Waldoboro. Students will receive the address to the studio upon registration.

In this Gentle Yoga class for a healthy back participants will learn an evidenced based Yoga movement practice to maintain &/or improve back strength, flexibility & reduce low back pain. Together with Breath & specific movements you will stretch and strengthen your muscles, reduce muscular tension, build flexibility and strength, and improve balance and bone strength.

Patti Prema Kristiansen is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist in the Midcoast area since 1998.

There is still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about Maine's compassionate end-of-life care option. Many providers and patients in Maine are still not familiar with Maine's Death with Dignity Act. In effect since September 2019, the law permits physicians to practice medical aid-in-dying under specific circumstances. Know the facts and, if qualified, the right to access medical aid in dying if they choose. Join this class to get fact-based information and all the details you need to know about Maine's law, how to have the conversation with your physician, and how to qualify for the law or support your loved one who may be qualifying. (No materials/supplies required).

What: Come join us for this fire, ice, and sustainability adventure in Iceland and explore how photography canchange how you see the world. You will reconnect withnature while experiencing some of the most inspiring landscapes and sustainable practices in the world today.You will stay at one of the world’s oldest ecovillages, visitstunning waterfalls and volcanoes, explore an Icelandicfarm with sheep and horses, tour a geothermal power plant,visit a traditional Icelandic turf house and farm, andtransform your photography from simply taking pictures tomaking photographs that tell a story of who you are. You will sample traditional Icelandic food, learn about Iceland’sViking history and about the culture and geography thathave shaped who Icelanders are today. And finally, you willbe invited to craft an action plan for growing what you have learned when you return home.

Where: South Iceland, including visits to: Thingvellir National Park, Gulfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls,Geldingadalir and Kerid volcanoes, Mt. Hekla, HellisheidiGeothermal Power Plant, Solheimar Ecovillage, anIcelandic turf house, a traditional Icelandic farm, historicReykjavik, the National Museum, and other sites.

Who: Photography enthusiasts who would like toreconnect with nature while evolving their art ofphotography; share this unique experience with others in asupportive, close-knit community; and learn aboutsustainable practices while experiencing breathtakinglandscapes and macro-beauty in the land of fire and ice.

Leaders: Dave Oakes, co-founder of CELL, formerprofessor of education, and photography enthusiast; and EdPalaszynski, master photographer, will share his passionfor nature and fine art photography and sustainability. Tosee more of Ed’s work, please visit:edpalphotography.photoshelter.com.

Costs: $3,800 per person (includes all in-country food, lodging, travel, and activity fees). Does not include round trip airfare.For more information: Contact Dave via email atdave@cellonline.org or call or text 207-230-4025, or Ed atedpal2@verizon.net. We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you heading off to college? Are you going on a trip? Have you considered your safety in your home, school, and workplace? Join other women and young teen girls, for this FREE safety educational lecture and discussion. Teen girls must be thirteen years old to attend due to the mature nature of the topic. Parents, please use your discretion. A $10.00 donation is requested but not mandatory.

From audio books to advertisements and beyond, we encounter recorded voices everywhere! In this one-night, live online class, your instructor will take you behind-the-scenes in the voice over field for a fun and realistic look at how the voice over field really works. You’ll gain inside perspective on developing skills, and how to leverage your voice's strengths and interests, and more. Because this class is live, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions! Additionally, there will be a chance for a one on one script read with the instructor at the end of the class.