MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16 Adult Education has announced new community classes to be held at 129 Elm St. Register in person at 129 Elm Street, by phone at 345-3217, by mail to P.O. Box 129, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256, or online at mechanicfalls.maineadulted.org.

• Food Restrictions and Dietary Needs – From vegan to dairy and gluten-free, participants will learn fun recipes and substitutions to accommodate these dietary needs. Cooking for special needs doesn’t have to be a chore. Enjoy some snacks and hear meal prep ideas to have healthy, filling meals that also meet dietary requirements. Meets Thursday, Feb. 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.  Registration fee: $14.

• Essential Oils / Detoxify your Home – Home should be the safest place on earth, but sometimes it really is a hotbed for disease-causing bacteria and inflammation-inducing toxins. We will talk about the impact of these toxins on our bodies and give tips for detoxing your home with essential oils to build a healthy environment for you, your family and your pets. Leave with at least two DIY items that you can put to use right away in your home, and with recipes for many more. Meets Thursday, Feb. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration fee: $16.

• Customer Service and Retail Fundamentals – Give your resume a competitive edge with employers by improving your customer service skills.  This intensive training will give you an opportunity to earn nationally recognized retail and customer service credentials, as well as a WorkReady certificate and digital literacy skills. Presentations will be by local employers who also will participate in a mock interview process. Classes are Mondays through Thursdays, March 4 through 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration fee: $250. Payment plans are available. For information or to register, email rsu16adulted@rsu16.org or call 345-3217.

• Chalk Painting – Back by popular demand. Bring a small piece of wooden furniture to this class and Nathalie will teach you to create the vintage, cottage, antique or modern look you desire. Give your furniture or cabinets a fresh new look with this simple painting method – at a fraction of the cost of buying new. No experience required. Meets Mondays, March 3 and 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration fee: $25.

• Lip and Hand Balm – Pamper your skin by learning how to make lip balm and solid hand balm using oils, flavors or scents and optional color. Fall participants walked away from this class with lots of take-home items. Raw materials and balm tubes will be provided for close to a dozen lip balms and three to five hand balms.  Meets Thursday, March 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration fee: $25.

In addition to these classes, RSU 16 can help people find a new career, prepare for college, or finish high school.

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