The Ark lists upcoming classes

LEWISTON — The Ark, 791 Lisbon St., has announced two free upcoming classes.

Canning & Freezing with Jack: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Attendees will learn about water bath canning and storing their garden vegetables for winter.

Plant Powered Thanksgiving Feast: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. Nutritionist Cheryl Farley is instructor. To register, call 603-759-1994.

UMaine Cooperative Extension offering fall food tips

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has published bullets online to help Mainers find, grow, use, preserve and store in-season fruits and vegetables.

Additions for October include “Let’s Preserve: Apples,” “Vegetables and Fruits for Health: Potatoes,” and “Safe Home Cider Making.”

Upcoming food preservation workshops and how-to videos are available at www.extension.umaine.edu/food-health.

FMI: 207-581-3188; 800-287-0274.

Ski museum in history tour

KINGFIELD — The Ski Museum of Maine has joined the list of nonprofits participating in the Franklin County History Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8.