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History of Malaga Island

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Feb
6

February 6th, 2025

$35 More Info

Learn about the eviction of a complete community living on Malaga Island in Casco Bay in 1912. Learn the prehistory of the island's use by our indigenous people and post history of the island after the eviction. Learn a bit about the mainland African American village in coastal Maine that no longer exists but predated the Malaga Island Colony. Visit the island remotely through a slide show created by Master Maine Guide, Alice.

Master Maine Guide Alice Bean Andrenyak is a Maine native who lives at Mere Point in Brunswick. Owner of Alice's Awesome Adventures and Maine e-Learning, she is an outdoor enthusiast, naturalist, teacher, solo entrepreneur, a Kripalu trained Outdoor Guide, and a great cook. She has been visiting Malaga Island for over 30 years and has seen it change. She also trains future Registered Maine Guides and outdoor enthusiasts in navigation, canoeing, SUP, sea kayaking, snowshoeing, nature studies, and overnighting skills. She is a Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide leading Forest Bathing sessions and leads regular sea kayak and hiking tours of Malaga Island.

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Prosperity and Good Fortune: Chinese Wonton Dumplings

with Jeffrey Mao

Feb
11

February 11th, 2025

$69 More Info

We will make Chinese dumplings with pork filling made from scratch in class.  You will learn the multiple styles of folding dumplings using wonton wrappers.  Then we will boil the won ton to make a classic wonton soup or chili oil wonton.  Additionally, we’ll learn to make our own Sichuan-style chili oil and learn about other common Chinese condiments used for dipping sauces. All ingredients, materials, equipment and recipes will be provided. [Plant-based ground meat can be substituted for the pork upon request. The dumpling wrappers include gluten.]

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Adulting 101: For the Love of Money

with Steve Kautz, FAME Staff

Feb
12

February 12th, 2025

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Adulting is tough. Finances can be one of the trickiest parts of adulthood. Whether you’ve been Adulting for decades or are just getting started, banking basics, spending plans, credit scores and budgeting tools are available to make things a little bit easier. Join Steve Kautz, Financial Education Programs Specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour virtual workshop as we explore fundamental money skills.

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Naturalist’s Sketchbook

with Laurel Dodge

Feb
25

February 25th to March 25th, 2025

$99 More Info
Explore the world around you with a nature journal. One of the best ways to increase your knowledge about nature is to keep a journal of your personal encounters with plants, animals, rocks and minerals, the night sky, and even the moon and stars. The instructor will bring in fascinating specimens of plants, animals, and geological specimens as subjects for our journals. In this class, we will use the tools of the naturalist, writer, and artist. We will observe and learn about the specimens like a naturalist, draw in our nature journal pages using pen & ink, colored pencil, and watercolor like an artist and write down our observations and thoughts about the creatures and plants that have caught our interest like a writer. Continue your nature journal at home and you will soon have a unique and beautiful personal record of your connection to the living world around you. All materials and supplies needed for the class will be provided by the instructor.
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Successful Scholarship Searches and Applications

with Jessica Whittier, FAME Staff

Feb
26

February 26th, 2025

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Scholarships can go a long way in helping students cover college costs, but being successful in the scholarship application process can take some work. In this session you'll learn to build and work your own scholarship application plan. You'll also learn about and try out different scholarship websites, learn how to best use a scholarship information tracker, and learn to avoid some of the challenges of the scholarship process. Students and parents interested in learning about the scholarship process can join Jessica Whittier, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we talk scholarships.

 

Winter Outdoor Survival Skills

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Mar
1

March 1st, 2025

$79 More Info
During this one day outside workshop, you’ll be wearing snowshoes while improving your skills with: compasses (taking and following bearings), fire building, cooking using various techniques, shelter building, and how to search for a separated group member and handling some possible first aid issues. Designed for those with some knowledge who will be leading family members or small groups in the colder weather outdoors, or preparing to become a Registered Maine Guide.