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Bao Down to Flavor: Mastering Char Siu Bao

with Jeff Mao

Apr

9

Next session: April 9th, 2025

$94 More Info

In this hands-on cooking class, you'll dive deep into the art of making Chinese Steamed Char Siu Bao, the beloved fluffy buns filled with savory Chinese BBQ pork. Learn the secrets of creating the perfect bao dough from scratch. Jeff will guide you through each step, from mixing and kneading to proofing, ensuring you achieve that perfect pillowy texture. Master the rich and flavorful char siu filling. Discover the blend of spices and techniques that make this BBQ pork so irresistible. Take a culinary journey through history as we explore the legend of how bao were first invented. You'll hear captivating stories that add a cultural dimension to your cooking experience. By the end of the class, you'll not only have a batch of delicious Char Siu Bao to enjoy but also the skills and knowledge to recreate this traditional treat at home. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this class promises to be a fun and educational adventure. Class fee includes a set of traditional Chinese bamboo steamer baskets. Registration Fee: $94 [Bao contain gluten and soy]

Instructor: Jeff Mao
Bio: Jeff Mao is a published cookbook author (Essential Chinese Hot Pot Cookbook) and cooking instructor. He also operates a micro bakery in Brunswick where he produces hand-rolled New York bagels. Find him on his website, Kneadandnosh.com.

Dates & Times: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at 5 PM - 7:30 PM

Cost: $94

Portrait of a Family through their 19th Century Letters

with Linda Snow McLoon

Mar

11

Next session: March 11th, 2025

$14 More Info

The lives of various siblings of the Googins family are described through their letters to their brother, William Hayes Googins of Scarborough. Lucy tells about her life working in one of the textile mills on Factory Island in Saco; Albion describes being a farmer in Hiram; Lydia passes on details of attending school in Harpswell before heading West with her husband; and the youngest sibling, Charlie, shares details of serving in the Signal Corps during the Civil War.

Instructor: Linda Snow McLoon

Location: Scarborough High School

Dates & Times: Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 at 6 PM - 7 PM

Cost: $14

Like Father, Like Sons: A Scarborough Family in the Revolutionary War

with Linda Snow McLoon

Mar

4

Next session: March 4th, 2025

$14 More Info

Upon hearing of the outbreak of fighting between colonists and British regulars at Lexington and Concord in 1775, Silas Burbank immediately joined a militia group heading for Boston, taking along his two young sons to serve as a fifer and a drummer. This PowerPoint program tells the Burbank’s fascinating story of their service in the American Revolution, including being captured by the British, dining with General Washington, and playing a role in the traitor Benedict Arnold’s defection. Stunning 18th century Revolutionary War art is included.

Instructor: Linda Snow McLoon

Location: Scarborough High School

Dates & Times: Tuesday, March 4th, 6 PM - 7 PM

Cost: $14

Beaded Bouquet and Candle-Making Workshop

with Jenn Candlewood

Apr

30

Next session: April 30th, 2025

$55 More Info

Join Jenn from Candlewood to make a beautiful fresh spring-scented 12-ounce candle and one gorgeous beaded mini bouquet. You will enjoy a night of fun personalizing your candle, choosing your scents, and crafting a unique bouquet no one will believe was crafted by you! Artificial flowers are handmade using acrylic beads and metal wire. They are perfect for daily use and can be placed indoors and outdoors as a stunning eye-catching centerpiece decoration. Choose a session.

Instructor: Jenn Paulin, Candlewood Maine

Location: Scarborough High School

Dates & Times:

Session 1 - Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM

Session 2 - Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM

Cost: $55 - includes materials

Landscape Drawing Workshop (ZOOM)

with Christopher Reed

Apr

14

Next session: April 14th, 2025

$30 More Info

In this landscape drawing workshop, you will learn the basic principles of composition and value by working from a landscape photo. There will also be the opportunity to explore the following techniques in charcoal: cross-hatching, shading and blending, blind contour drawing, and gesture drawing. We will meditate for a few minutes before drawing to help minimize inhibitions and fears associated with the creative process. A supply list will be provided when the class is determined to run. Open to beginners and those with previous drawing experience.

An email link to this Zoom presentation will be emailed to participants. You will need a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone with audio and video capacity.

Instructor: Chris Reed

Location: Online via ZOOM

Dates & Times:

Session 1 - Monday, April 14th, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM

Session 2 - Monday, May 12th, 2025 at 6 PM - 8 PM

Cost: $30

Conservation Options for Your Property

with Scott Kunkler

Mar

19

Next session: March 19th, 2025

$5 More Info

Are you interested in conserving your property into the future? Do you want to ensure that special natural areas or certain uses, such as farming or forestry, won’t be lost to development? Join the Scarborough Land Trust in an informational program discussing the different options available to landowners to protect their properties.

Instructor: Scott Kunkler, Conservation Director, Scarborough Land Trust

Location: Scarborough High School

Dates & Times: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 6 PM - 8 PM

Cost: $5