Baton Twirling
The World of Twirl is the home of the Main-E-Acts travel team: Welcome to the World of Twirl!! By registering for baton-twirling classes, you will not only learn how to twirl, but you will have the opportunity to make new friends, meet new people and participate in the art form of one of the fastest-growing sports. The equipment required will be a balanced baton which may be purchased from the instructor/coach at registration for $28.00. Each baton must be fitted to the child to ensure the proper baton length for the student’s height and weight. During the weekly class, we will learn and perfect routines for public performances, including local parades, basketball games, competitions and the annual World of Twirl Recital. (Performances are not mandatory!). The $45.00 class fee for Bucksport/Orland residents and $50.00 for all others is due the first class of each session, payable to Adult and Community Education. For more information please contact Diane Higgins at 469-3377 or the Bucksport Adult and Community Education office at 469-2129. Join the class to participate at a recreational level or to whirl your way to the top as the Main-E-Acts have done. You may take your chosen sport of Baton Twirling to a level where you are MOST comfortable. Join the Fun!!. There is a bus that runs from Miles Lane School to the Jewett School.
| Start Date: 9/9 |
Ongoing |
Day: T |
| Location: JS |
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Time: 3:00-8:00 |
| Fee: $45/$50 |
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Instructor: Diane Higgins |
Beginner Jitterbug Swing/Waltz
Jitterbug swing is an easy to learn six count step danced to up tempo music from a wide variety of genres. Swing era tunes, Jump Blues, Vintage Rock and Roll, Country music, and Contemporary music tunes are all popular with Jitterbug dancers. This class is a light-hearted, positive, night out for students of all ages. Beginner Jitterbug is a best first step to learning partner dancing. Also taught with Jitterbug will be lessons in Beginner Waltz. If you learn but one beautiful dance form in a lifetime, let it be the Waltz. Waltz is a graceful, flowing partner dance to slower Waltz tempos and can be a fast and flying experience to fast Waltz tempos. Waltz is one of the easiest dance steps to learn and will provide couples a wonderful, romantic, sharing experience. Partners are a must for this class.
| Start Date: 9/18 |
8 Sessions |
Day: TH |
| Location: JS |
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Time: 7:00-8:00 |
| Fee: $99/$119 per person |
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Instructors: Donna Foster
& Keith Heavrin, Jr. |
Family Literacy Play Group
Each Thursday Bucksport Adult and Community Education offers a play group for babies and toddlers up to the age of three and their parents. This will help in building a stronger family unit as well as your child’s social skills.
| Start Date: 9/4 |
Ongoing |
Day: TH |
| Location: JS |
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Time: 10:00-11:30am |
| Fee: $0 |
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Instructor: PATT
(Parents Are Teachers Too) |
Karate
Enjoy yourself while learning self defense! Increase your confidence, respect, mental and physical endurance. Offered year round by the Bucksport Branch of Tracy’s Karate. Karate is a great family sport with safety and health issues a top priority. Experienced instructors. Give it a try. You can’t be too old, too big, or too small. To register, contact Sensei Sherm Pickering, 8th degree black belt, 825-4834. Ask about our Family Discounts
| Start Date: 9/5 |
Ongoing |
Day: W |
| Location: JS |
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Time: 5:30-8:00 |
| Fee: $50/$55 |
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Instructor: Sensei Pickering
& Sensei Bridges |
Steel Drums
Invented in Trinidad around 1940 and refined for decades, steel drums--"pans"--are the newest acoustic instrument in the world and have risen to recognition as a legitimate musical instrument. We'll play the traditional calypso and soca styles of lively and danceable music, as well as other styles--any music is possible on pan. There is a growing movement of steel bands in Hancock County, with members ranging in age from elementary school ages to elders. All are welcome here! Playing pans is well-suited to rapid mastery, and while ability to read music is helpful, it is NOT required. Students of all ages can register for beginners' class. Pan rental fee: $15.00. Music fee: $0-$10, depending on class. All fees payable to instructor on the first night of class. beth.zdrojowy@bucksportschools.com
| Start Date: 9/9 |
8 Sessions |
Day: T |
| Location: MLS |
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Time: 4:30-6:00 |
| Fee: $79/$89 |
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Instructor: Beth Zdrojowy |
Teddy Bear Picnic
We will be holding this picnic indoors to keep the Teddy Bears from catching cold! Bring your favorite Teddy and join us for a fun-filled afternoon. Introduce us to your bear and tell us how you met! There will be light refreshments, games, and stories, all with Teddy in mind. You will have the opportunity to make a Teddy Bear ornament to take home with you. And of course, what Teddy Bear picnic would be complete without a parade! Children and bears under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials fee: $3.00, payable to Kathy Pelletier, due separately with registration fee payable to Bucksport Adult and Community Education.
| Start Date: 11/1 |
1 Session |
Day: S |
| Location: JS |
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Time: 1:00-3:30 |
| Fee: $7/$10 |
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Instructor: Kathy Pelletier |
Women's Self Defense
This class is designed specifically to teach women how to protect themselves. You will learn the common do's and don'ts of self defense, how to use your body as a weapon, what to do in certain situations, and the best ways to prevent these situations from happening. There is no such thing as too small, too old, or too big. Your safety and the safety of those close to you may depend on you. Minimum 8 People. Age 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
| Start Date: 10/6 |
4 Sessions |
Day: M |
| Location: JS |
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Time: 6:00-7:30 |
| Fee: $35/$45 |
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Instructor: Sensei Sherm Pickering |