REGION III ADULT EDUCATION
35 WEST BROADWAY • LINCOLN, ME 04457
Professional and Workforce Development
—Personal Enrichment
To register please call 794-3004 x 211 or email pmurray@msln.net
Adult Education class fees are due and payable on or before the class starting date. Refunds are available until the end of the se-cond class. Refunds will be given if the course is cancelled/not offered. Students who have registered, paid the course fee, and then opt to drop the course after the end of the second class, will not be refunded. Students dismissed from a course following notice and a meeting to address the reason will not be due a refund.
COVID-19 precautions MAY be in place according to CDC and DOE guidelines. Temperatures may be taken, masks and hand sanitizing may be required upon entering the building.
We respectfully ask that if you are feeling ill, you stay home to help keep everyone healthy.
Class sizes may be limited to allow safe distancing. Register early to help ensure the class is offered and you are enrolled in it.
Northern Penobscot Tech Region III also has outstanding Career and Technical programs for all high school Juniors and Seniors, and post graduates in our Region! Planning to attend college? Region III is for you. Earn college credits, obtain certifications and licenses that will provide you with the knowledge and skills to gain
meaningful employment. Check out what we offer below.
See your guidance counselor or call ours: Butch Arthers, 794-3004 Ext. 216.
Also check out our website: www.region3.mainecte.org
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FALL SEMESTER 2023
ADULT EDUCATION
Welding
Instr: Scott Cornell
Date: Monday & Wednesdays,
8 wks., 9/26-11/21, 5-8 p.m.
Fee: $500
No prior welding experience is necessary for the 8-week, 2-nights per-week SMAW course. This course is designed to allow students to progress at their own pace (self-paced). Students may choose to continue beyond learning the basics to prepare for AWS certification (testing is priced separately). Students choosing to prepare for the Flux Core AWS structural certification will pay an additional materials fee of $150. These welding career courses can help prepare you to enter the workforce as a structural welder. Students who have taken this course within the past year will receive a $50 reduction in class fee and are not required to repeat the full safety portion of the class. Students who choose to take the AWS certification testing will pay an additional AWS certification & testing fee.
Leather Safety-Toed Boots are required.
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Forestry for Maine Birds
Instr: Kenny Fergusson, District Forester, Maine Forest Service
Date: 11/13, 1 night
Time: 6:00-8pm
Fee: $5.00
Join Kenny Fergusson, District For-ester for a presentation and discussion of practices for managing your woodlands with the wellbeing of Maine’s diverse bird species population in mind.
Cooking with a Pro: Artisan Breads
Instr: Chef Herman Ammerman
Date: November 27 & 28, 1 wk.,
Time: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Fee: $50.00
Are you drawn to the wonderful as-sortments of crusty breads at markets? Join Chef Ammerman for an introduction to Artisan Bread Baking. Learn techniques by mixing, kneading, shaping and baking. This two consecutive day class will let you explore slow-rise doughs. This popular class fills up quickly so call and register early.
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Cooking with a Pro: Soups & Chowders
Instr: Chef Herman Ammerman
Date: October 16, 1 wk.,
Time: 5:00-8pm
Fee: $50.00
Come and join Chef Herman Ammer-man in the kitchen where you will discover a world of new and fun flavors for your table. The class covers the fundamental methods and techniques of creating soups and chowders. Through hands-on experience and yummy recipes, you will try new flavors and leave well-fed with samples to take home.
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ServSafe Sanitation
Instr: Chef Ammerman
Date: TBD, 4 wks., Time: 3-5:30 p.m.
Fee: $175.00 (Includes testing and textbooks)
Do you work at a restaurant, diner, convenience store, or school nutrition program in food service? Did you know that the State of Maine requires all food establishments to have at least one full-time Certified Food Protection Manager on staff? Perhaps you volunteer at your organization’s “Bean Suppers” and are concerned about proper food han-dling and safety. This 4-night ServSafe course provides that knowledge and a recognized certification.
Call now to register, class will be scheduled as demand warrants
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Quilting with Pre-cuts
Instr: Peggy Murray
Date: 9/5-10/3,10/10-11/7,11/14-12/12 (on-going) (5wks) 6-8pm
Fee: $20.00
Do you like to sew and create quilts, or would you like to learn how? Join us for a weekly FUN evening of sewing and quilt making. Learn new tips and techniques while you build projects based largely on pre-cuts. Many like to use this as time set aside with no distractions so you force themselves to sit at your machine and draw inspiration from others. Along with your machine, bring fabric, thread and scissors. The Power, Pressing Station, and Cutting Station will be provided. This is an ongoing class, call or email to join anytime
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Pyrography/Wood Burning
Instr: Roger Ryder
Date: 10/10-11/7
5wks , 6-8pm
Fee: $20
This class is a gathering of those who are interested in learning or expanding their skills in pyrography. This group offers the opportunity to work with an experienced artisan and others who enjoy the craft of wood burning. Find your vision for perfecting your art, and explore the possibilities of entrepreneurship using your artistry
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Heartsaver-CPR/First Aid
Instr: Rick Smart
Date: T/TH, TBD- (2 nights) 5:30-8:30 pm
Fee: $75
The 6-Hour Heartsaver course is designed to provide the layperson with the skills and knowledge to be able to perform CPR, render basic first aid when needed, and use the AED. Recognize when help is needed and feel confident that you know how to provide that help
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Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Instr: Rick Smart
Date: TBD , 5:30-8:30 pm
Fee: $75
The Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers 3-hour classroom course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, and use an AED. This course is for healthcare professionals, direct care workers, and other healthcare workers in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. Check your card and register before it expires.
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Basic Bookkeeping Needs
Instr: Kerri McFalls
Date: 11/28 & 12/5, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Fee: $15
Join our Business Management instructor for a 2-night workshop where she will help you assess your needs for personal, household,
hobby, or small business record-keeping. Bring your questions and find out if QuickBooks may be right for your needs. If you find that you need basic bookkeeping skills, or tips and further training for using QuickBooks, we can design a follow-up class to help. During this workshop you can help shape classes to come.
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Driving Dynamics
Instr: TBD
Date: 11/16 , 3-8 p.m.
Fee: $40.00 under 65, $25 age 65 and older
Maine’s Driving Dynamics Course offers all drivers the opportunity to improve their defensive driving abilities. This five-hour course will include a discussion of collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes and the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine’s highways. Check with your insurance carrier as there may be discounts available in addition to the three-point credit on your driving record for those who complete this class. The State requires a minimum participation for this class so sign up early
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Intermediate Photoshop
Instr: Laura Manzo
Date: 11/8-12/6, 4wks,
(no class 11/22),
Time: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Fee: $45
Building on your basic knowledge or what you learned in the introductory class, you will learn how to navigate more of the powerful tools and deeper menus in Photoshop. Adobe Photoshop is the industry-standard image editing software and is used worldwide by photographers and graphic designers to perfect their digital images. Its uses range from the full-featured editing of large batches of photos to creating intricate digital paintings and drawings that mimic those done by hand. We will provide iMac desktop access and Adobe Photoshop logins. You just need to bring yourself, and an SD Card or flash drive.
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Making the Most of Your Fall Garden
Instr: Katherine Garland, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Horticulturist
Date: Thursday, September 14, 1wk.,
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Fee: $10
At this workshop you will learn to make the most of the remaining growing season. From planting cover crops, using season extension strategies, soil testing, planting perennials, and more. There is just as much to do in the garden at the end of the season as there is in the spring. What you invest in your garden this fall can lead to great success next year. Kate’s workshops are always very fun and informative, and she is a fabulous resource
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If you would like to see a class offered here through our Adult Education or have an idea for a class that you think may be popular, please reach out to us with your requests and ideas, we may be able to help.
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Special Note: Classes listed as TBD are open for registration. When the registration list is sufficient (minimum enrollment is satisfied), the class will be scheduled and you will be notified. Call to register EARLY.
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