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What can WFPB eating do for you?
with Christine Arnold
Christine Arnold, BSN MSed
Is losing weight, lowering your cholesterol, blood sugar or blood pressure on your to do list for 2025? This introduction class is focused on helping you understand the basics of eating a whole food plant based diet, its multiple benefits, and how you can get started on your way to a heathier you. Snacks will be provided. Christine is a Registered Nurse and health enthusiast, with over 30 years of experience in educating, supporting and empowering people to be their own best advocate for their health and wellbeing
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:00-8:00pm
Registration Fee: $36
Sushi Made Simple
with Carol Steingart
Sushi may seem mysterious and exotic but making great sushi at home is something anyone can do. Join this fun, hands-on adventure into the art of sushi rolling. Participants will choose from a wide assortment of sushi fillings, making it fun to customize your own rolls to eat during class. A full meal will be served including miso soup and a dessert, both made with sea vegetables. Everyone will receive a bamboo mat to roll their own sushi and bring home afterwards. No raw fish will be served. This class is vegan-friendly. Please bring a cutting board, sharp, non-serrated knife, large bowl, and a cotton dish towel. Cost includes all food. Children ages 12 and older are welcomed to register with a registered adult. Carol Steingart is a marine educator, owner of Coast Encounters, LLC, and specializes in unique programs centered around Maine’s rocky intertidal region.
Thursday, March 27, 5:30-8:30pm
How to Pressure Can
with Kate McCarty
Ever wonder how to safely preserve all those fresh garden vegetables? This hands-on food preservation workshop taught by UMaine Extension volunteers and staff will teach you the basic steps for pressure canning. Participants will receive a "Preserving the Harvest" food preservation packet, and will learn recommended methods for preserving foods, the latest and safest recipes, about equipment to ensure safety, and how to check for properly sealed jars. Please bring a potholder with you to the workshop.
Thursday, April 10, 6:00-9:00pm
Registration Fee: $35