Join us for a rejuvenating experience with Tai Chi and Tong Ren! Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation, involving slow, deliberate movements that promote physical and mental well-being.

FREE Technology Workshop

Hosted by PVAEC and Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC)

• Free assistance with your device/software/etc.
• 30 Minute sessions per person with EMDC volunteers
• Event will be first come, first served, and you must bring your own device. 

Click here to reserve your spot! 

FMI Contact Benjami Bussiere at bbussiere@emdc.org or call 207-942-6389

Join Shirley Groody, a seasoned artist and PVAEC instructor, in a whimsical painting adventure! Create your own charming honey bee masterpiece on a wooden truck cutout. Shirley’s expertise and engaging teaching style cater to students of all levels. All necessary supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own brushes if you have them. Immerse yourself in the joy of art and bring home a unique, buzzing creation!

Scholarships can go a long way in helping students cover college costs, but being successful in the scholarship application process can take some work. In this session you’ll learn to build and work your own scholarship application plan. You’ll also learn about and try out different scholarship websites, learn how to best use a scholarship information tracker, and learn to avoid some of the challenges of the scholarship process. Students and parents interested in learning about the scholarship process can join Jessica Whittier, College Access Counselor with the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour workshop as we talk scholarships.

Upon successful registration, a Zoom link will be sent to you. Please click on the link and register for the Zoom meeting. 

Is higher education in your family’s future?  Join a college savings specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine to talk about planning and saving for higher education. In this 1 hour long workshop, we will cover how to decern the "Net Price" (what you'll actually pay) vs the "Sticker Price", when planning for higher education expenses, and the aspirational and financial benefits of savings for students of all ages. You’ll be introduced to several options available when saving for higher education, such as Coverdell, UTMA/UGMA accounts, and the program highlights of Maine’s Section 529 plan, NextGen 529. Join Maire Pelletier, College Savings Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1 hour virtual session and get started with saving for your child or grandchild’s higher education.

Upon successful registration, a Zoom link will be sent to you. Please click on the link and register for the Zoom meeting. 

Adulting is tough. Finances can be one of the trickiest parts of adulthood. Whether you’ve been Adulting for decades or are just getting started, banking basics, spending plans, credit scores and budgeting tools are available to make things a little bit easier. Join Steve Kautz, Financial Education Programs Specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour virtual workshop as we explore fundamental money skills. 

Upon successful registration, a Zoom link will be sent. Please click on the link and register for the Zoom meeting. 

So, you’re on a budget, managing a bank account, and wondering about the next steps in your financial journey. In Adulting 102, we will look at the differences between saving and investing, and if you are ready to invest, how to get started. Other topics will include protecting your assets (insurance), advanced budgeting, and understanding the role economics plays in our financial life.  Join Steve Kautz, Financial Education Programs Specialist from the Finance Authority of Maine for this 1-hour virtual workshop as you take the next steps into adulting.  

Upon successful registration, a Zoom link will be sent to you. Please click on the link and register for the Zoom meeting. 

There are many different facets to the student loan program that can be powerful in helping you achieve your financial goals but also can be confusing. If you are struggling with your payments, did you know there are several income-based repayment plans as well as deferment or forbearance? Did you know you could get .25% off your interest rate if you sign up for auto-debit on your federal loans? Do you know you can work towards loan forgiveness now if you work for a non-profit, government or tribal agency? Whether you have recently graduated from college or have been repaying your students loans for a long time, join us to learn how to best manage your student loan repayment. Join Nikki Vachon, College Access Counselor from the Finance Authority of Maine as she shares pro-tips and answers questions.

Upon successful registration, a Zoom link will be sent to you. Please click on the link and register for the Zoom meeting.