This adorable free standing Easter Bunny is decked out with a patch work design. You can paint similar to the sample or shake it up and choose your own color arrangement! Bring your acrylic brushes to class. Other materials will be provided. Sample will be on display at the Adult Ed office for viewing before class. Material fee of $6.00 payable to instructor at class time. No experience necessary.

Come join us in this two-night hands-on class and take home a lovely, scented candle made with essential oils. You will learn how to make a beautiful candle made out of multiple mediums, such as paraffin, bees wax or soy. We will also learn some of the basics about essential oils, we can answer any questions you have, and introduce you to some of the most popular oils and how to use them. A materials fee of $20 is due to the instructor at the first class.

Chocolate is good for you!! It's full of antioxidants not to mention flavor that can't be beat. Debra will tell you the history of this important ingredient and guide you through making decadent fudge sauce (perfect gift idea!),white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, and molten lava cakes. Recipes and generous samples guaranteed. We will be able to eat these items warm from the oven with ice cream. Sign up early so you guarantee a spot in this yummy fun class. Bring an apron and a container for your goodies!

Cirque Du Soleil is coming to Portland this summer, bringing their first ever experience on ice. Reviewers say “if Crystal comes to an arena near you, don’t miss it.” Crystal, the misfit heroine, takes you on an exhilarating tale of self-discovery as she dives into a world of her own imagination. Watch world class skaters and acrobats claim their new frozen playground with speed and fluidity as they challenge the laws of gravity with never before seen acrobatics. Crystal invites you to suspend reality and glide into a world that springs to colorful life with astounding visual projections and a soundtrack that seamlessly blends popular music with the signature sound of Cirque Du Soleil www.cirquedusoleil.com. Seating is in Section G Rows 2-5. We’ll head over to Cracker Barrel for dinner (on your own) after the show. Registration fee includes motor coach transportation and show ticket. Deadline to register is April 30. No refunds after this date.

Depart 1:30 pm Waterville (Waterville Senior High School, back parking lot), Return 9:15 p.m.Depart 2:15 pm.,

Gardiner (I-95 Park and Ride, Exit 102), Return 8:30 p.m.

There’s nothing better than the classic comfort food after a long day, or even on a cold winter day. This class takes your favorite classic comfort foods and puts a fun spin on them! From macaroni & cheese to grilled cheese and so on, the twists on old favorites will not disappoint! Samples will be available and each student will go home with copies of the recipes to share and make again! A materials fee of $5 is due to the instructor at first class.

Some of us choose to become caregivers. Others have care-giving thrust upon them. Come join Maine author Hannah Duncan Tays who wrote the book “Cooking Made Easy For Caregivers-Back Burner Cooking”. She will explain the many reasons why the person in your care doesn’t want to eat or are unable to eat. The author, who trained at Le Cordon Blue in London and worked as a sous-chef, found herself in just this position. Her cookbook offers a variety of soft, simple family dishes. You will learn how to make the struggle at meal time for both the caregiver and diner manageable and enjoyable. Cookbooks will be available to purchase.

Learn to prepare healthy, delicious food and TASTE it too! Cooking Matters is a FREE hands-on nutrition and cooking class. You will learn cooking tips and techniques, proper food safety, nutrition information to help keep your family healthy, how to stretch your food budget, maximize your resources, tips to get your family to try new foods, and shopping tips! You will also take home the ingredients to re-make the “class meal” again at home. This class is for eligible parents only.

Love fresh herbs but never know how much or how little to use? Scared to use the wrong type of herb in your cooking? Fear no more! This class will introduce fresh herbs to your meals with classics like chicken salad with tarragon, and roasted vegetables with rosemary, as well as a delicious light beverage made with mint! Samples will be available and each student will go home with copies of the recipes to share and make again! A materials fee of $5 is due to the instructor at first class.