October 2025 eNews

Highlight Events Coming Up

Trip to Berlin - Info Session (Please Register for Free!)

If you are interested in joining Valeska on this trip to Germany, please consider attending the info session! It will take place on October 28th, from 7-9pm at the Freeport Middle School in the Library. We suggest bringing any questions you may have, as well as a notepad if desired.

43rd Annual Great Osprey 10k Ocean Run

This year marks the 43rd official race along the Wolfe Neck Peninsula - join us for this exciting morning event! All proceeds benefit our scholarship program, helping local families who are in need of financial assistance. Click the title above for more details, and to register.

Late Fall Programs - Registration Closing Soon!

Below is a list of programs that start soon - we would love to add a few more participants to each class!

To register for these programs, you can click on their titles or click here to view all of our upcoming programs for fall and winter.

Adult Programs

Basic Photography

Sign up for this class to learn the basics of photography - understand your camera settings, practice photo composition, and discuss practical tips or get feedback on your images.

Photo Editing

Learn how to use LightRoom and Photoshop in this class. Organize, edit, and adjust your photos to make consistent, high quality improvements to your photos.

Wok & Cleaver Bootcamp

Sign up for this program to learn how to season, care for, and use a Chinese Wok and Cleaver - all while practicing your favorite stir fry, oven roasting and steamed rice recipes!

Ferment This!

Register for your choice class to learn how to ferment certain foods/flavor profiles - we currently have options for Kombucha, Sauerkraut & Slaw, and Veggies. Take home your creation to enjoy on your own time!

Youth Programs

Tumbling & Fitness: Balance & Power

We are now offering a Tumbling & Fitness class for older athletes! Children in grades 3-6 can sign up to learn and improve basic gymnastics floor and beam skills. Practice handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, rolls, and more while building strength, agility, balance, and flexibility. Late fall and winter registrations now available!

SparkYou: Slime Masters

New classes have been listed online and registration is now open! Register for MLS on Tuesdays or DCS on Thursdays. Details available in the link above.

Dance Classes:

Top Rockers & Tiny Tappy Toes

Dance teaches self confidence, balance, and coordination and keeps a child's mind and body working together. Sign up for these classes to learn unique dance styles and choreography, and have the option to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center!

Maine Nature Art

Seasonal delights will inspire your budding artists during these sessions. Come join in and bring a snack, water bottle, and imagination inspired by all Maine has to offer outside of the green months!

Trading Card Game Camps

At Card Camp, kids learn to play Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon TCG, and more with our Community Programs staff. These camps are offered during Professional Learning and Development days when parents may not have a day off to spend with their families. Click the link above for more info and registration!



Events Hosted by:

"Age Friendly in Freeport/Pownal"

Our partners at Freeport Community Services offer community events taking place regularly at their location at 53 Depot Street in Freeport:

Decorate Oyster Shells as Ornaments - Part of Freeport Fall Fest

Come check us out at Fall Fest on this Friday, October 3rd from noon to 3pm at the FCS Booth in front of the Town Hall. Let your craftiness show!

Art Van

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month, from 10:30am-12pm. Meet in the FCS courtyard to create art with your neighbors.

Tech Time with the Library

Every 1st Thursday of the month, from 1-3pm. Meet in the FCS lobby. Come with questions, curiosity, and any gadgets you may need help troubleshooting!

Free Lunch Friday

Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, from 12-1pm in the Bradley Room at FCS. Free meals for everyone in the community, prepared by local volunteers.

Strength & Stretch - Returning Oct 15th

Join us on Wednesday, October 15th for the return of our Strength & Stretch group. Check out our social media (@FreeportCommunityServices) for more updates, including start time.

Reminder to Use Credits on Your Accounts!

Many credits have been issued over the past year, which means you could register for a program using money that has already been applied to your account. To see whether or not you have a credit, you can log into your profile at this link - after logging in, click "My Account" and any credits will be listed under the "Account" menu on the left (see example image below).

Information on Scholarships

One of our goals here at Community Programs is to make our programming accessible to everyone. To help us reach that goal, we offer scholarship funding to anyone who may need it - all you have to do is apply!

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship (full or partial), we ask you to please submit our application form BEFORE registering for the program. The earlier we are able to process these requests, the better, as it helps us budget and plan our programming each season. You may submit your application/request to our office by emailing the completed form to cp@rsu5.org. All information provided will be kept confidential.

Adult Education

Don’t Miss Out on Free College!

The Free Community College benefit ends December 31 — which means time is running out! If you’re thinking about completing your HiSET (High School Equivalency Test), now is the time to finish and lock in this incredible opportunity! Complete your HiSET before the deadline and take advantage of tuition-free college while it lasts. Let’s make it happen!

Contact our Adult Ed Coordinator, Liza Gerber, at:

207-865-6171 x8322 or GerberM@rsu5.org

Laugh & Learn

Our Laugh & Learn programs in Durham, Freeport and Pownal have enjoyed our beautiful end of summer and beginning of fall! We enjoy having conversations with children about what the seasonal changes bring to each of them, and our community. 

Our Laugh & Learn team works hard to prepare an inclusive, educational and fun environment for children throughout the school year and this year, we hope to grow and become even more involved in our school and local communities. Our Preschool team kicked off the year learning about each of their family units, our classroom community and our local community. Thank you to our local partners with the Freeport Police and Fire Departments for your visits!

Our Laugh & Learn team works hard to prepare an inclusive, educational and fun environment for children throughout the school year and this year, we hope to grow and become even more involved in our school and local communities. 

Registration for Laugh & Learn Preschool, Before and After Care is open however spaces are filling up fast for the 2025-2026 school year. Visit the Laugh & Learn page on our website for more details and to begin the registration process. Any questions? Reach out to: ChildhoodEd@rsu5.org

Laugh & Learn programs are growing so fast that we’re looking to add more teachers to our team! This fun and fulfilling position can be viewed and applied for by visiting this link. Questions? Please reach out to: ChildhoodEd@rsu5.org