March 4, 2026 - March 5, 2026
2026-03-04T09:00:00
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Two 3.5 hour sessions
Participants must attend both days in their entirety to receive full credit.
MTCCA Member: $60
Non-Member: $80
Does not include price of the book
Athenian Dialogue: Big Magic VIRTUAL
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
Sponsored by Maine Town & City Clerks' Association
Facilitated by Shelly Crosby, MMC, CMC, CCM, Town Clerk, Town of Orono, Maine
Class size is limited to 30 participants
Deadline to register is February 25, 2026
Participants must obtain and read the book or listen to the audio before class.
Worth 3 points toward CMC or MMC after completion of essay assessment.
Registrants will receive their Zoom link and meeting details no later than 24 hours in advance. An official workshop confirmation from MMA will follow with further instructions and access to meeting materials.
Please reach out to training @memun.org if you have not received your link the day prior to the training.
Cancellation Policy: Please see attachment
Certificates of attendance will be provided after the event, via email.
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert is a book about embracing creativity by letting go of fear, finding inspiration, and pursuing passions with curiosity rather than pressure. The "deluxe" edition is a special, limited-run version that includes unique artwork by Lourdes Sanchez, making it a collector's item. The core message across all editions is that creativity is a joyful, accessible part of life, not a painful struggle, and that everyone has "strange jewels" of potential to uncover.
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How to Register (Note - This is not a MTCCA membership account)
You will need to create a log in to the MTCCA's Ebiz registration platform to register for this training, through the Maine Municipal Association's website
Step 1: Navigate to the MMA website at www.memun.org
Step 2: Select the Register option on the MMA homepage
Step 3: Complete and submit the register New User form
If you need further assistance, please email AGmemberservices@memun.org.
Once approved, register here - https://www.memun.org/Training
Payments: See attachment