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CPR Certification
with Charissa Kerr
The CPR classincludes adult, child and infant CPR and AED use,adult, child and infant choking, and how and when to call emergency services. The course cost includes useofthe manikins, video,certified instructor, practical components, andacertificate ofcompletion. The video portion has been shortened, and the practical time has been increased to ensure everyone has enough time to gain confidence intheirskills.Thisclassistaught to the standards established by American Heart Association. The workbook is not included with this class.Ifyouwouldlikeaworkbook, please indicate on your registration
form. Cost is $10 for the book, paid to instructor.
Beekeeping: Successfully Raising Bees
with Al Borzelli
You are invited to attend this 3-week beekeeping course offered by Al Borzelli of Happy Hive Farm.This class is for any beekeepers who want to learn how to successfully raise honeybees. Al has 14 years of experience to share and will present useful information to help you keep and maintain your hives.
Substitute Teacher Training
with Central Office Staff
Substitute teaching is a way to help your community while earning extra money. This workshop provides information about school expectations, teachers’ lesson plans, and positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS). Persons who complete this course successfully may be enrolled as substitute teachers for SAD 17. (College degree preferred but not required.)
Substitute Teacher Training
with Central Office Staff
Substitute teaching is a way to help your community while earning extra money. This workshop provides information about school expectations, teachers’ lesson plans, and positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS). Persons who complete this course successfully may be enrolled as substitute teachers for SAD 17. (College degree preferred but not required.)
Beginning Beekeeping
with Christopher and Paula Easton
This course will cover the basics needed to get started in beekeeping. This includes: costs, bee biology, acquiring bees, equipment needs & assembly, using the various tools required, seasonal management, pest & diseases and honey harvest.
Basic Vehicle Maintenance
with Mitch Green
The course will cover routine maintenance, emergency preparedness and procedures,buyingpre-ownedvehicles and Maine winter vehicle preparation.
Finding Balance in Chaos
with Christopher and Paula Easton
What is chaos and why does it impact our lives? The answers vary and yet our energetic and emotional reactions are similar. This presentation will address the challenges as we negotiate the different perspectives of chaos.
Managing Your Woodlot - A Beginner's Course
with Merle Ring, Jr.
This class for Woodlot owners includes Tree identification, deeds and boundaries, timber harvesting, wildlife management, forestry taxes and regulations, and working with a consulting forester. The instructor is MerleRing, retired Maine Forest Service District Forester with 42 years of experience.