KENNEBUNKPORT — Have you got a passion to share, a good story to tell? Pecha Kucha Kennebunkport has seen Claire Unsinn’s celebration of her Franco-American heritage through fabric and Steve Price’s musings on mud season in Maine.
A Pecha Kucha presenter has a timed show of 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds. That’s just 6 minutes and 40 seconds to explain your idea or tell your story. Submissions are being sought for the next Pecha Kucha Night on Thursday, Feb. 4 at Atlantic Hall in Cape Porpoise. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 21.
Submitting a proposal is easy. Just send three to five sample images, a short description of your presentation, and a brief biography to [email protected].
For more information, contact Ruth Dater at [email protected]. Opportunity Center will be hosting free workshops entitled Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and older. Locations for workshops include the Springvale CareerCenter, 9 Bodwell Court, on Monday, Jan. 11 at 10 a.m., and University College at Saco, 4 Scamman St. in Suite 18, on Thursday, Jan. 14 and 28 at 10 a.m.
MEOC is funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Education. The program helps qualified adults make the transition towards a college education. MEOC, which is housed at the University of Maine, provides assistance to adults living in Maine and helps them go to whichever college or university they choose.
Services provided include college planning, career advising, financial aid advising and much more. This free interactive workshop helps potential college students by helping them with steps needed to begin school again. The workshop lasts approximetly for 2-3 hours and Pre-registration is required.
For more information, contact Karen Hadley Keim at 581-3704. To register or for general inquires, call 1- 800-281-3703.
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