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SUMMARY:Cooking for Crowds Workshop – Falmouth
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 29\, 2026\, 1 – 4 p.m.\nUMaine Extension at UMaine Regional Learning Center\n75 Clearwater Drive\, Suite 104\, Falmouth\, ME\nCost: $15 (registration is required) \nRegister Online \nWhy attend?\nThere’s a lot to learn about safe food preparation and handling. If you don’t do it for a living\, you may not be aware of all the special techniques involved in cooking for a large group of people. \nIt is scary to think about people getting sick from your meal\, but it can happen. More than three-quarters of the outbreaks are blamed on food eaten outside the home. \nWhile food-borne illness can be as mild as a stomachache\, it can be much more serious and sometimes fatal. \nUnsafe food can “spoil” your group’s reputation — and its finances. Don’t take a chance. Sign up for the “Cooking for Crowds” workshop. Learn to protect yourself and the people you feed. \nWhat you will learn\nLearn up-to-date methods for safely preparing\, handling\, and serving food for large group functions such as soup kitchens\, church functions\, food pantries\, and community fundraisers. \nWorkshops cover the following food safety guidelines: \n\nPlanning and Purchasing\nStoring Food Supplies\nPreparing Food\nTransporting\, Storing and Serving Cooked Foods\nHandling Leftovers\n\nParticipants receive:\n\nCooking for Crowds – A manual specifically designed for volunteer cooks;\nCertificate of Attendance;\nPosters; and\nInstant Read Thermometer.\n\nContact\n\nKathy Savoie at email ksavoie@maine.edu.\n\n\nIf reasonable accommodation is needed\, please contact Renée Whiting\, renee.whiting@maine.edu\, or 207-581-8364 by October 19\, 2026. 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/event/cooking-for-crowds-oct-29/
LOCATION:UMaine Extension Cumberland County | UMaine Regional Learning Center\, 75 Clearwater Dr.\, Ste. 104\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="UMaine Extension Food and Nutrition":MAILTO:ksavoie@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course and Exam - Falmouth
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026\, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.\nUMaine Regional Learning Center\n75 Clearwater Dr.\, Suite 104\, Falmouth\, ME\nCost: $150 (registration is required) \nRegister Here\n \nThis 8-hour ServSafe® Course from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm helps prepare you for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam. \nThe course covers these topics: \n\nThe Importance of Food Safety\nGood Personal Hygiene\nTime and Temperature Control\nPreventing Cross-Contamination\nCleaning and Sanitizing\nSafe Food Preparation\nReceiving and Storing Food\nMethods of Thawing\, Cooking\, Cooling\, and Reheating Food\nAnd more…\n\nThe exam will immediately follow the course. \nStudents will receive the ServSafe® Manager Book 9th Ed. revised\, diagnostic exam\, and practice exam approximately 2 weeks prior to the course. \nIf companies are registering multiple employees\, they need to ensure they provide employee-specific registration information such as email\, address\, and phone number. \nRegistration Close Date: Monday\, November 2\nInclement Weather Date: Tuesday\, November 17 \nContact\n\nKathy Savoie at email ksavoie@maine.edu.\n\n\nIf reasonable accommodation is needed\, please contact Renée Whiting\, renee.whiting@maine.edu or 207-581-8364 by November 4\, 2026. 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/event/servsafe-food-protection-manager-course-exam-nov-16/
LOCATION:UMaine Extension Cumberland County | UMaine Regional Learning Center\, 75 Clearwater Dr.\, Ste. 104\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="UMaine Extension Food and Nutrition":MAILTO:ksavoie@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:Seaweed in Maine: Identification\, Ecology and Everyday Uses
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026\n5:00–6:30 p.m.\nCumberland County Extension Office\, 75 Clearwater Drive\, Suite 104\, Falmouth\, Maine 04105\n Register Online \nCost: $5-$15 (Sliding Scale) \nJoin University of Maine Cooperative Extension Marine Extension associate Jaclyn Robidoux for a presentation on the seaweeds found along Maine’s coast and the many ways they can be used\, including in home and community gardens. \nParticipants will learn to identify common native seaweeds and examine real seaweed specimens. The workshop will explore the ecological\, cultural\, culinary\, and commercial importance of seaweed\, along with how seaweeds are harvested and farmed in Maine. \nThe presentation will also cover the use of seaweed in gardening\, including different seaweed products and soil amendments\, traditional garden practices\, and considerations for collecting and using seaweed yourself. Other uses\, including food\, art\, wellness\, and sustainable materials and products\, will be discussed. \nThis workshop is intended for home and community gardeners and individuals interested in commercial seaweed production or making seaweed products. \nIf reasonable accommodation is needed\, please contact Pamela Hargest at 207.949.4524 or pamela.hargest@maine.edu by Nov. 12\, 2026.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/event/seaweed-in-maine-identification-ecology-and-everyday-uses/
LOCATION:UMaine Extension Cumberland County | UMaine Regional Learning Center\, 75 Clearwater Dr.\, Ste. 104\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wreath-Making Workshop - Falmouth
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026\n5:00–7:00 p.m.\nCumberland County Extension Office\, 75 Clearwater Drive\, Suite 104\, Falmouth\, Maine 04105\nCost: 35 \n Register Online \nJoin University of Maine Cooperative Extension for a hands-on wreath-making workshop on Wednesday\, Dec. 2\, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cumberland County Extension Office in Falmouth. \nMaster Gardener Volunteer Kathy Tarpo will guide participants through the basics of making a traditional balsam fir wreath using locally harvested greenery and natural decorations. \nParticipants will assemble their own holiday wreath using a single-faced 10-inch easy-clamp ring\, creating a finished wreath up to 22 inches in diameter. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring hand pruners\, if available\, along with natural decorations such as pine cones and winterberry branches to personalize their wreaths. Please do not bring invasive plant material. \nThe workshop is designed for adults. Registration is required\, and the cost is $35 per participant. No refunds are available. Registration closes Tuesday\, Dec. 1\, 2026. \nIf reasonable accommodation is needed\, please contact Pamela Hargest at 207.949.4524 or pamela.hargest@maine.edu by Nov. 19\, 2026.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/event/wreath-making-workshop-falmouth/
LOCATION:UMaine Extension Cumberland County | UMaine Regional Learning Center\, 75 Clearwater Dr.\, Ste. 104\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
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