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Live Like Tomorrow is Your Last

Free

with Tyler Kretschmar

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 24, 2024 at 2 pm
1 additional session on May 23, 2024

This class will cover;

• The different types of life and insurance
• How and why life insurance is important 
• Utilizing life insurance for income and retirement planning

Automobile Insurance:  You know you need it, but what are you really paying for?
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Automobile Insurance: You know you need it, but what are you really paying for?

Free

with Brian Arsenault

Ever wonder what your automobile insurance policy covers?  Ever wonder what “Full Coverage” really means?  In this seminar, we breakdown the basic automobile insurance policy and explain how the different coverages work.

Plan Your European Vacation

Free

with Leslie Slater

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 9, 2024 at 6 pm

Are you planning your bucket list trip to Europe? Not sure what options are best for you? Leslie Slater of Cobbled Streets Travel is an experienced European traveler who can offer you tips, tricks, and insights to make your dream trip everything you want it to be. 

Lets Get Ready to GARDEN! - Class 4

$15

with Amy Wentworth

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 11, 2024 at 6 pm

Class 4 in the "Let's Get Ready to GARDEN" series

Have you been wanting to start a garden but aren't sure how to get started? Have your prior attempts at growing turned brown? If you've gardened before or not, would you like to plan your garden with a group of fellow plant and dirt lovers?

We will savor seed catalogs and packets, discuss various options for planting and garden design for whatever your situation. We will plan for starting seeds, purchasing plants, and transplanting. The class will cover the basics of garden care through the growing season, address individual questions/situations, and provide resources for you to continue your gardening adventures. There may even be some seedling swapping and a forum for celebrations and support outside of class.

Class 4 will go over:
Getting Muddy! Hands on seed starting

• Plant a tray of a variety of seedlings to take home.
• Learn about planting depth and germination needs for a
   variety of seeds, and care for their early seedlings.

Participants may bring their own seeds, containers and seed starting mix or use materials provided by the instructor for a materials fee (if a stand alone session it is recommended that participants use provided materials as planning and information for this occurred in March session).

Want to take the full series? Visit "Let's Get Ready to GARDEN" to register. Save $10 if you take the full series!

Sew for "Dress A Girl"

Free

with NACE Staff

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 30, 2024 at 10 am
9 additional sessions through Jun 25, 2024

Every girl deserves at least one dress. Since October 2009, "Dress A Girl Around The World" has reached over 81 countries with a recorded number of over one million dresses delivered to girls in need around the world. Recently, we spoke with the Maine DAG Ambassador, Jane, who is in need of help with sewing menstral pads and dresses for girls in need.

We will be holding 9 sewing dates for those who are interested in volunteering their time to sew. You can stay the whole time or for a few hours; any help is appreciated. If there are more requests for sewing days, we will update that information on our website and social media. Feel free to bring a lunch with you; the sewing room at NACE has a refrigerator you can keep your food/drinks in.

We do ask volunteers to please register for the days they wish to come in and sew to be sure the sewing room and supplies are all ready.

Lets Get Ready to GARDEN! - Class 5

$15

with Amy Wentworth

Calendar Next available session starts May 16, 2024 at 6 pm

Class 5 in the "Let's Get Ready to GARDEN" series

Have you been wanting to start a garden but aren't sure how to get started? Have your prior attempts at growing turned brown? If you've gardened before or not, would you like to plan your garden with a group of fellow plant and dirt lovers?

We will savor seed catalogs and packets, discuss various options for planting and garden design for whatever your situation. We will plan for starting seeds, purchasing plants, and transplanting. The class will cover the basics of garden care through the growing season, address individual questions/situations, and provide resources for you to continue your gardening adventures. There may even be some seedling swapping and a forum for celebrations and support outside of class.

Class 5 will go over:
Seedlings! Care and Planning for Planting


• Check in on their started seeds. Any challenges will be discussed
   for problem solving.
• Learn about direct seeding (outdoors).
• Learn about transitioning their seedlings outdoors.
• Develop a plan for their own growing spaces considering plant size
   at maturity, growing habits and plant needs.

Participants will be provided with Extension Office recommended practices for garden safety and hygiene and information the county Extension office and resources (soil testing, pest id, and more).

Want to take the full series? Visit "Let's Get Ready to GARDEN" to register. Save $10 if you take the full series!

Ryan Home Pizza Party & Story Time!
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Ryan Home Pizza Party & Story Time!

Free

with The Ryan Home Project Noble Adult & Community Education

Calendar Next session starts May 17, 2024 at 5 pm

The Ryan Home Project is proud to present their inagural:
Ryan Home Pizza Party & Story Time!

This pizza party/story time, along with book pre-orders, is to raise funds for The Ryan Home Project, which is a program that supports displaced studentsin the Noble School District. We are also working in conjunction with theNoble Adult and Community Education (NACE) program!

Matt Tavares is a New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of children’sbooks. We have included a list of his most popular books that are currentlyavailable for purchase that Matt has illustrated and many he has also written.

These books are available for pre-order and can be picked up at the event. The Ryan Home Project will receive 40% of the sales for anybooks ordered during this pre-order!

This free event will include a drawing presentation and a reading by Matt Tavares of one of his personal books. Matt will also be available to autographyour purchased books. Bring a blanket or quilt to sit on. Pajamas are always welcome! No inflatable splease!

** Book Pre-Orders are due Friday, March 29th

The Order Form with “Books Available” is attached along with the event flyer for dates/times. You can either print the order form to fill out or fill it out digitally. Please return the order form to your student’s teacher and download the flyer for reminders of dates and email.

Order Form Download Here

Event Flier Download Here

We will have pizza, snacks, and beverages available for purchase at the beginning of the event. If you plan to purchase pizza, please email MaureenM228@gmail.com by Wednesday, May 15th with the number of children and adults coming so we will be sure to have enough food availablefor everyone.

If you can’t attend the event, any books purchased can be sent home with yourstudent through their classroom.

Supporting unaccompanied youth from North Berwick,
Berwick and Lebanon, ME

Lets Get Ready to GARDEN! - Class 6

$15

with Amy Wentworth

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 13, 2024 at 6 pm

Class 6 in the "Let's Get Ready to GARDEN" series

Have you been wanting to start a garden but aren't sure how to get started? Have your prior attempts at growing turned brown? If you've gardened before or not, would you like to plan your garden with a group of fellow plant and dirt lovers?

We will savor seed catalogs and packets, discuss various options for planting and garden design for whatever your situation. We will plan for starting seeds, purchasing plants, and transplanting. The class will cover the basics of garden care through the growing season, address individual questions/situations, and provide resources for you to continue your gardening adventures. There may even be some seedling swapping and a forum for celebrations and support outside of class.

Class 6 will go over:
"Gonna Make This Garden Grow!" Care of the summer garden.

• Learn fundamentals of plant and garden care through
   the growing season.
• Learn about succession and companion planting, pruning and trellising,
   weeding and deadheading, pests and pest control, composting
   and harvesting.

Non-chemical weed and pest management methods will be discussed. Participants will be provided with Extension Office approved information on pest and weed control, garden hygiene and composting.

Want to take the full series? Visit "Let's Get Ready to GARDEN" to register. Save $10 if you take the full series!





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