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Parenting and Play! Weekly Playgroup in Ellsworth

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 10/1/2023    End Date: 12/31/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Thurdsays

Time: 10:00

Town: Ellsworth area

Audience: Hancock County Public, and parents of Maine Families

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw5tMwRsw3wBV7ykn9e43SBObyGyio2aVJpb6Ld4kdZENEKg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Additional Information: This weekly playgroup is for parents of children ages 0-5! Bring your infants and toddlers and come play, meet new friends and build those social connections every Thursday! We meet at Downeast Community Partners in Ellsworth, 18 Avery Lane.

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Calais Playgroup

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 10/1/2023    End Date: 12/31/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday

Time: 10am

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: Come join us while we play every Tuesday! This playgroup is for children ages newborn to 5! All are welcome and it is free to attend. During the winter months we meet at the Sunrise Opportunities Community Center - 21 Calais Avenue, Calais. For more information please call 255-8273 or email molivares@sun-rise.org

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Machias Area Indoor/Outdoor Playgroup

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 10/1/2023    End Date: 12/31/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday

Time: 10:00 am

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: Join us for an hour of fun! Enjoy a cup of coffee while your little one plays with friends. Every Wednesday in Harrington at 10:00 am. This playgroup is indoor and outdoor! At the old Headstart building, 1491 US Hwy 1A, Harrington Maine

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Circle of Parents

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 10/5/2023    End Date: 12/21/2023

Day(s) of the Week: 1st and 3rd Thursday each month

Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers - all are welcome!

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/DiZNjRteZDMtyg9p8

Additional Information: This is a mutual peer support group open to anyone in a parenting role. Connect with other caregivers, explore topics in nurturing ourselves and our children - share ideas and support!

Contact: Kristen Plummer   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Story Hour

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 10/6/2023    End Date: 12/29/2023

Day(s) of the Week: every Friday

Time: 10:00am

Town: Newport

Audience: Parents and/or caregivers with their toddlers & preschoolers. A story is read each week followed by an activity or craft related to the story.

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Newport Cultural Center 154 Main Street, Newport, Me.

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Brownville Library Storytime

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/10/2023    End Date: 12/12/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Alternating Tuesdays on the following dates: Oct 10 and 24, Nov 7 and 21, Dec 12

Time: 11:15am

Town: Brownville

Audience: Parents and caregivers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Come join us at the Brownville Free Public Library at 27 Church Street in Brownville. StoryTime includes a story and fun craft, and snacks are provided. Stories and activities are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, but all are welcome!

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Family Night at Thompson Free Public Library

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/10/2023    End Date: 12/12/2023

Day(s) of the Week: One Tuesday per month on the following dates: Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12

Time: 5:30PM

Town: Dover-Foxcroft

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-18

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Please join us at the Thompson Free Public Library at 186 E Main St in Dover-Foxcroft for our monthly Family Night. We will be playing games, family activities, scavenger hunts etc, all while enjoying snacks and great fun. Children and families of all ages are welcome!

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Guilford Library StoryTime

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/13/2023    End Date: 12/15/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Alternating Friday mornings on the following dates: Oct 13 and 27, Nov 10

Time: 10:00am

Town: Guilford

Audience: Parents and caregivers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Come join us at the Guilford Memorial Library at 4 Library Street in Guilford. StoryTime includes a story and fun craft, and snacks are provided. Stories and activities are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, but all are welcome!

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Milo Library StoryTime

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/21/2023    End Date: 12/16/2023

Day(s) of the Week: One Saturday per month on the following dates: Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16

Time: 10:15am

Town: Milo

Audience: Parents and caregivers of toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Come join us at the Milo Free Public Library at 4 Pleasant Street in Milo. StoryTime includes a story and fun craft, and snacks are provided. Stories and activities are perfect for up to age 10, but all are welcome!

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Empowering Families: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 10/23/2023    End Date: 12/11/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 6-8PM

Audience: Parents and caregivers with LGBTQ+ Youth

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://bit.ly/462b9Gx

Additional Information: This workshop combines concepts/topics from evidence-based parenting programs with information on topics related to supporting LGBTQ+ youth. By creating a supportive & inclusive environment, families are able to explore how they can support their LGBTQ+ child to flourish and be their authentic selves, while maintaining strong family connections. Topics include: Understanding temperament & attachment Building self-worth & self-esteem Positive discipline How to support your LGBTQ+ child Advocating for your LGBTQ+ child Gender identity & pronouns Identifying & meeting your needs, and more.

Contact: Dawn Flagg   Phone: 207-442-7963 x230

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org

Parent Cafe

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 11/14/2023    End Date: 12/26/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday

Time: 2:00-3:00pm

Town: Lincoln

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Community Based Nurturing Parenting

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 11/14/2023    End Date: 1/16/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday for 10 weeks

Time: 1-2pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: This parenting opportunity is designed to give parents and caregivers tips and tricks to help navigate through the different challenges of parenting. This is a 10 week series of 1 hour sessions, based on conversation! This course is free and held on zoom. For more information or to register please call 255-8273 or email molivares@sun-rise.org

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Oh Baby!

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 11/29/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday

Time: 11:00am

Audience: Parents/caregivers that will be welcoming a new baby into their home, baby sitters, or anyone else that will be caring for an infant.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W5I17vV2z6mIthSH0AMDANZJvc9InIP9epYwFYLVQX4/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Oh Baby!

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 12/4/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 4:00pm

Audience: Parents/caregivers that will be welcoming a new baby into their home, babysitters or anyone else that will be welcoming a new baby into their home.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W5I17vV2z6mIthSH0AMDANZJvc9InIP9epYwFYLVQX4/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org

Nurturing Parenting: Understanding Feelings

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 12/6/2023   

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday, December 6th

Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/j3CjNaBWown2uUJM6

Additional Information: Expressing our emotions and taking on the perspectives of others is one of the best ways to enrich our relationships and encourage cooperation - skills we can use with, and teach to the children in our lives. In this free workshop, we'll learn nurturing strategies for responding to feelings, and supporting emotion regulation from toddlers to teens.

Contact: Kristen Plummer   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Period of PURPLE Crying - Community Training

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 1/17/2024   

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday, January 17th

Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers prenatal - infants.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/32Qf63p5KxPnEkVJ8

Additional Information: During this training for parents and caregivers, we will discuss the Period of PURPLE Crying, a typical time in babies lives when they experience increased crying, plus strategies for coping, and soothing a crying baby.

Contact: Kristen Plummer   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520

Website: http://www.kvcap.org

Infant Safe Sleep - Community Training

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 1/17/2024   

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday, January 17th

Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers prenatal - infants.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/32Qf63p5KxPnEkVJ8

Additional Information: During this training for parents and caregivers, we will explore the American Academy of Pediatrics' most up-to-date safe sleep recommendations, and other essential information to keep babies safe while they snooze.

Contact: Kristen Plummer   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520

Website: http://www.kvcap.org