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Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Maine Adult Education Program

General Enrichment

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Upgrade Your Sea Kayak Skills

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Apr
26

April 26th, 2025

$79 More Info

This one-day, on-water workshop will teach you: proper transport of a sea kayak; strokes for most efficient paddling in different conditions; proper boat launch etiquette; safety on the water; where you should and shouldn't paddle; using a chart while paddling; common rescues and tows. There will be capsizing involved so you are required to wear a wetsuit or drysuit to participate. Limited rentals are available with advanced notice. You must bring: your own lunch; sea kayak at leat 14' long with two bulkheads; paddle; life jacket; bilge pump; paddle float; and enthusiasm.

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Sea Kayak and Hike Historical Malaga Island

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Jun
25

June 25th, 2025

$135 More Info

Sea kayak to mysterious Malaga Island where indigenous people summer camped and where there was a colony in the late 1800s that was evicted by the state of Maine. We'll meet at 8:15 AM at a public boat launch, get outfitted for our paddling trip, and go over safety rules and basic strokes. We'll paddle 1.5 miles to Malaga Island, always on the lookout for harbor seals, gulls, great blue herons, snowy egrets, sea ducks, ospreys, and possibly bald eagles. After landing, we'll hike the 1.2-mile-trails of the island, stopping at the southern tip to eat the lunch/snacks each of us brought from home. After finishing our hike, we'll paddle back, returning around 2 PM. You must bring: a very small backpack with your lunch, snacks, extra clothing layers, two twenty- to twenty-two-ounce bottles of water and possibly a change of shoes for hiking. If you are unable to walk unaided over tree roots and rocks, do not book this trip. All paddling gear—kayaks, life jackets, and paddles—is provided for this beginner-friendly tour.

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Oyster Farm and Complimentary Tasting Sea Kayak Tour

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Jul
21

July 21st, 2025

$95 More Info

Join Master Maine Guide Alice Andrenyak starting early morning to avoid the winds on Mere Point Bay. While paddling in solo or tandem kayaks, you'll learn about aquaculture in Maine—fishing, clamming, scallop and oyster farming. You'll learn about the area's natural and human history. We'll visit an oyster farm then land on an island where you'll learn to shuck oysters then taste your success. This tour is beginner- and family-friendly. Sea kayaks, life jackets, and paddles are provided. You provide your own water and snacks. We meet at 8:15 AM and return about noon.

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Modern Chinese Culture and History

with Trevor Paul

Mar
18

March 18th to April 8th, 2025

$75 More Info

Over four classes, you will learn the fundamentals of modern history and culture in the People's Republic of China. We will begin with an overview of the culture of China and how diverse the nation and peoples of China are. The next two courses will emphasize the events in China from the late 19th century to the present, with an investigation into events that have shaped the country into what it is today. The final class will be an experiential learning opportunity with calligraphy and watercolors using traditional Chinese inks and brushes.

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History of Malaga Island, Maine

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Jun
18

June 18th, 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 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 Bean Andrenyak.
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Developing a Personal and Home Defensive Protection Plan

with Alice Bean Andrenyak

Apr
8

April 8th, 2025

$35 More Info
This three-hour course is NOT about installing an alarm system. It is about adjusting your awareness around you as you move through your day and your home. It is about doing mental exercises to handle the “What if’s” to keep you and your loved ones safe. Learn situational awareness, conflict avoidance, and how to access your home’s defense. Part 1 of a 2-part series but can be taken separately.