Beginner Quilting Class "Crazy Nine-Patch":  7 weeks

Instructed by:  Anne Freeman
Room 144 @ Hermon High School
6 PM - 9 PM
Dates:  2-4, 2-11, 2-25, 3-4, 3-18, 4-1, 4-22

Come learn how to make an amazing quilt!  This class is suitable for all levels of quilters but focuses on providing support for quilters who are just starting out.  Please come to the Superintendent's Office to see a finished version of this semester's quilt and to pick up your supply list!

Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
All classes are in the Hermon High School Cafeteria

Bow Hunting Safety: 1 week
6 PM - 9PM each day
Dates: 4-8, 4-9, 4-10
$5.00 per participant

Boating Safety: 1 week
6 PM - 9 PM each day
Dates: 4-29,  4-30
$5.00 per participant

Trapping Safety:  2 weeks
4-1 from 6-8 PM
4-13 from 8 AM to 3 PM
$5.00 per participant

Conversational French:  8 weeks
Instructed by:  Dan Switzer
Room 116 @ Hermon High School
6:30 PD - 8:30 PM
Dates:  2-4, 2-11, 2-25, 3-4, 3-11, 3-18, 3-25, 4-1


Ever wanted to speak to someone who speaks another language?  Well, this is for you... everything you wanted to know about basic French but were afraid to ask.  This class is to master the basics of speaking that most romantic language--French.  General conversation, expressions, and opening our world to new frontiers are what this class is all about - personal enrichment at its best.  This will be a multilevel class, so all levels of French speakers, those with no experience to expert, are invited to participate.

Drawing and Painting: 8 weeks
Instructed by:  Scott Small
Room 124 @ Hermon High School
6 PM - 9 PM
Dates:
2-4, 2-11, 2-25, 3-4, 3-11, 3-18, 3-25, 4-1

All levels welcome! Parents and adolescents are welcomed to take this class together for a fun family activity, Basic requirements include sketch pad, pencil, and eraser, but Scott will help you explore your artistic ability with whatever art supplies you choose to bring!

First Year of College 101*:  1 Night $5.00 per participant
Instructed by:  Jennifer Boynton Allen
Hermon Public Library @ Hermon High School
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Dates:
2-25 is only for students who will be going to college
3-4 is only for parents of students who will be going to college

So, you or your child will be going to college, but do you actually know what the very important first year will be like?  Here is a chance to learn what you really need to know about the first year of college including common pitfalls of first year students, academic skills, safety, social skills, and much more.  Jennifer's postsecondary career has included serving as the Assistant Director of Residence Life for multiple colleges and as an Academic Advisor.  This is not a session about financial aid, but about what to expect and how to prepare for the first year of postsecondary education.

Basic Literacy:  5 weeks
Literacy Coaching
Hermon Public Library @ Hermon High School
6 PM - 7 PM
Dates:  2-6, 2-13, 2-27, 3-6, 3-13

Would you or a loved one benefit from gaining basic literacy skills?  Please register for free literacy coaching.

Financial Class - FREE:  4 weeks
Instructed by:  Chris Marshall of Edward Jones
Room 107 @ Hermon High School
6 PM - 7:30 PM
Dates & Topics: 
2-4:    Rules of the Road & Finding your Budget
2-11:  Take Stock in the Market & Focus on Fixed Income
2-25:  A Smart Start to Mutual Funds
3-4:    Making Sense of Retirement & Roll it,Take it,Move it,Know your Employers Retirement Plan Option
3-11:  Preparing your Estate Plan with Jennifer Eastman from the Law Office of Rudman Winchell 

Get the Most From Your Internet Device
Instructed by:  Gretchen Schaefer
Hermon Library Computer Lab @ Hermon High School
Dates: 2-4,2-11,2-25,3-4,3-11,3-18

With this hands-on class, and with step-by-step instruction, you will learn how (and why) to use the suite of creative and productivity tools that Google offers for free.  Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Maps and Sites are just a few of the Apps you'll explore.  With Google Apps, you can manage multiple calendars, collaborate on documents, create forms and even design your own websited -- all for free, and with ease.

GPS Navigation:  4 weeks
Instructed by Clint Gaskill
Room 111 @ Hermon High School
6 PM - 8 PM
Dates: 2-6, 2-13, 2-27, 3-6

Before you go into the woods with your GPS, you should be sure you know how to use it correctly!  This course will familiarize the beginner with the basics of navigation, including how to use a topographic map, how to plot a course, how to utilize a grid system, and of course how to use a GPS.  This class is taught by a Maine Guide who has over 30 years of wilderness expreience.

High School English Completion:  15 weeks
Instructed by:  Travis Allen
Hermon Public Library @ Hermon High School
8 AM - 11 AM
Dates:  1-12, 1-19, 1-26, 2-2, 2-9, 2-16, 3-2, 3-9, 3-16, 3-23, 3-30, 4-6, 4-13, 4-27, 5-4

This class explores multiple types of literature and strives to develop lifelong literacy skills that are crucial for all aspects of life.  Space is limited and priority placement goes to current high school students, but community members and parents of other students are certainly welcomed to participate as space allows.

Intermediate to Advanced Quilting:  7 weeks
Instructed by:  Anne Freeman
Room 144 @ Hermon High School
6 PM - 9 PM
Dates:  2-6, 2-27, 3-13, 3-27, 4-10, 5-1, 5-15

This class is suitable for all levels of quilters who have basic quilting knowledge.  There will be multiple quilt patterns to choose from in the Superintendent's Office with supply lists so you may choose the quilt that is just right for you!

Introduction to Digital SLR Photography:  6 weeks
Instructed by:  Steven J. Gray
Hermon Library Computer Lab @ Hermon High School
6 PM - 8 PM
Dates:  2-6, 2-13, 2-27, 3-6, 3-13, 3-20

Receive a new digital SLR as a gift?  Had one for a while but don't understand how the settings work?  This class is an introduction to the SLR camera and will cover the basics of exposure using manual and semi-manual camera settings (and why one would want to use these settings), lens selection, and how to achieve different types of photographs effectively.

Scrapbooking:  8 weeks
Instructed by:  Christina Woodbury
Room 117 @ Hermon High School
6 PM - 8 PM
Dates: 2-4, 2-11, 2-25, 3-4, 3-11, 3-18, 3-25, 4-1

Not just a scrapbooking class!  Come learn techniques about what types of tools to use for scrapbooking, card making, tags and much more.  Each class will have a two page layout and two to three other projets (examples-cards, tags, stamping project, paper bag album, etc.)  You can pick up a supply list and the first layout/project sheet at the Superintendent's Office.

Self Defense & Introduction to Martial Arts:  6 weeks
Hermon Elementary School Gymnasium
6 PM - 7 PM
Dates:  2-7, 2-14, 2-28, 3-7, 3-14, 3-21

Come and gain essential self-defense skills, and also gain an introduction to Martial Arts.  In addition to the basic self-defense skills, this course will include such topics as the origins of martial arts, the appropriate application of martial arts, and the development of personal characteristics.  The primary art will be Shorin-Ryu Matsumura Seito Karate & Kobudo, and will utilize instructors from Ease Coast Karate & Self Defense.

Sign Language:  8 weeks
Instructed by:  Laurel Kelly
Room 109 @ Hermon High School
6 PM - 8 PM
Dates:  2-6, 2-13, 2-27, 3-6, 3-13, 3-20, 3-27, 4-3

Come learn how to use sign language!  This is a full emersion program, as your instructor does use Sign Language as a primary means of communication.  No experience necessary - a fun and educational class for the entire family.