To succeed in Spanish III, students should already be comfortable with key foundational skills, including the use of personal pronouns, noun-adjective agreement in gender and number, conjugation of regular and irregular verbs in the present tense, expressing quantities, making comparisons, and using demonstrative and possessive pronouns. Build on that foundation by studying negative sentence structures, indirect object pronouns, and the conjugation of verbs in the past and future tenses. Through a mix of speaking, writing, and listening activities, students will deepen their communication skills and gain confidence in discussing past events, making future plans, and expressing more complex ideas. No class 2/18.

Text: Easy Spanish Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein, ISBN 978-0071463386 (approximately $12).

Gustavo Gómez Coello is a native Spanish speaker and has been the Spanish teacher at Biddeford Middle School since 2019.

It's fun to play the guitar and you can't go wrong learning from a seasoned instructor and musician like Travis. Focus on learning the names of the strings and the first position notes before progressing to chords and strumming patterns. Before you know it, you will be playing music! No class 2/19.

Bring a nylon or steel-stringed acoustic guitar, picks (plectrums), an electronic tuner and the book Hal Leonard Method Complete Set (approx. $20–$25).

Travis Taylor has been playing guitar for a number of years and has been a member of a local band for quite some time. Additionally, he has more than 10 years experience teaching guitar in the Saco school system.

Unleash your creativity and find your inner calm in this immersive meditative drawing session. Designed for artists of all levels, this workshop invites you to explore the therapeutic benefits of drawing through a series of engaging prompts, including zentangles, whimsical doodles, and a mix of both abstract and realistic themes. Experience the joy of drawing without the pressure of perfection. This session prioritizes the process over the product, encouraging you to let your imagination flow freely. Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a pencil for the first time, you'll discover a space where relaxation and creativity intersect. All drawing supplies will be provided, allowing you to dive right in. However, feel free to bring your own sketchbook and favorite materials if you prefer. Join us for an evening of fun, exploration, and inspiration–where the only goal is to enjoy the art of drawing!

Karalyn Thayer has a BFA from the ME College of Art with a background in teaching web and graphic design. She creates her art with the use of mixed-media illustrations and loves experimenting with at-home printmaking.

The Level II course is a continuation of Spanish for Beginners Level I. In order to succeed in the course, students need to be comfortable with their current knowledge of Spanish Level I, such as personal pronouns, gender and numbers of nouns, adjectives, cardinal and ordinal numbers, and the conjugations of regular and irregular verbs in present tense. Level II aims to enhance students' proficiency in everyday communication, focusing on both spoken and written Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish for Beginners Level I or equivalent. No class 2/20.

Text: Easy Spanish Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein, ISBN 978-0071463386 (approximately $12).

Gustavo Gómez Coello is a native Spanish speaker and has been the Spanish teacher at Biddeford Middle School since 2019.

Winters in Maine are long, and there's nothing like settling in after the holidays with something hot, delicious, and comforting. Join Chef Mary and learn how to make savory chicken & dumplings and bread pudding and a hard sauce from scratch, then take the recipes home and share some comfort food with your loved ones! We will put our aprons on and make this meal together, then gather around the table to enjoy dinner and dessert on a cold and blustery winter's evening. Recipes provided. Bring an apron, baggies for leftovers, and your appetite!

Mary Bailey, pastry chef and past owner/chef of Thyme and Honey Bakery in Biddeford, is passionate about baking bread and teaching people how to incorporate homemade bread into their daily lives.

Struggling to make ends meet or carrying debt? Do you want to take control of your money? Join us to learn how to budget effectively. identify different types of debt, and how to eliminate it, prioritize saving, and become financially independent.

Sarah Blondin discovered her love of assisting others through training in the financial services sector. Her main priorities are developing relationships with individuals and helping them understand how money works and how to make it work best for them.

One form of appliquéd table rug that became very popular during the early to mid-19th century was the 'penny rug,' so called because of the small circular patches of wool used to create geometric and pictorial scenes. After shearing, spinning, weaving and wearing one's own wool, no one would throw away a piece of woolen fabric until it was smaller than a penny! Every scrap was recycled. Soon creative stitchers developed images of flowers, urns, birds, and familiar animals and further embellished by the use of simple embroidery stitches to hold each patch in place and to add expressive detail.Watch a demonstration from start to finish as you discuss the art form's history, view antique examples, and discover sources for materials. No prior experience is needed!

Visit jconnerhookedrugs.com to view available kits. Each kit contains a unique selection of pre-washed and hand-dyed wools, patterns, design suggestions, embroidery needle, and threads! (approx. $25-$75, price dependent on size). Email fcjc@roadrunner.com to reserve your favorite. Pay the instructor for your kit in class.

Bring small, sharp fabric scissors and a bagged lunch to class.

Janet Conner, BS in Art Education from Moore College of Art & Design, is a member of the Saco Valley Fiber Artists, and exhibits regionally and at ME Fiber Arts Center. Her hooked designs, as well as those of her students', have been highlighted in Finishing Hooked Rugs and Rug Hooking Magazine. In 2016, Janet co-authored the book Rug Hooking Traditions with James and Mercedes Hutchinson. She released Magnificent Hooked Rugs, which were influenced by Western art history, in 2020. She teaches both domestically and abroad.

Explore gentle warm up stretches, meditations, and creativity including mindful art, journaling, and doodling! You are invited to listen to your body, thoughts, inner guidance, and do what feels right for you. Progress, not perfection, is the goal as we explore various techniques together, noticing what practices are resonating with you. Benefits of these practices include reduced stress and anxiety, regulation of the nervous system, relaxation, a sense of calm, a boost to your energy, connecting to the present moment, and lighthearted fun. Please dress comfortably, bring water, and a yoga mat.

Martha Fournier is a registered yoga and mindfulness teacher (RYT-200), certified mindful art and yoga teacher, a qigong and meditation guide, certified life coach, Reiki master, and also practices Sound Healing.