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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Please contact the Prevention Council for more information on upcoming events: Penquis (Penobscot)262 Harlow StreetBangor, ME 04402cmcmillen@penquis.orghttp://www.penquis.org
Diaper Distribution
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/1/2023 End Date: 12/31/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time: Anytime
Audience: NA
In Person or Virtual: Hybrid
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/JcnBeEYKmJ88bTgA8
Additional Information: Diapers are available to families living in Penobscot County onetime a month. Families will need to pick up diapers at one of the councils pickup locations in Penobscot County. Not all sizes / brands are available at all times, diapers are only given from the in stock diapers.
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/3/2023 End Date: 12/26/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 4:00pm
Audience: Parents and/or caregivers of children ages 0-5.
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: Other
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/5/2023 End Date: 12/28/2023
Day(s) of the Week: 4:00pm
Time: Thursday
Audience: Parents and/or caregivers of children ages 5-11.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W5I17vV2z6mIthSH0AMDANZJvc9InIP9epYwFYLVQX4/edit
Additional Information: Class meets for 1 hour every Thursday on Zoom.
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.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
Protective Factors
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/16/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 9-11:00am
Audience: Professionals or community groups & organizations that work with children and families.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Purple Crying
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/30/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 9-11:00am
Audience: Professionals, churches, day care providers etc. that work with or care for infants.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Safe Sleep
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/30/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 9-11:00am
Audience: Professionals, churches, day care providers, etc. anyone that cares for infants.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Mandated Reporting
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 11/8/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 6-8:00pm
Audience: Professionals that work with children and families.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Protective Factors
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 11/15/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 6-8:00pm
Audience: Professionals or community groups & organizations that work with children and families.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Safe Sleep
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 11/29/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 6-8:00pm
Audience: Professionals, churches, daycare providers etc. anyone that cares for infants.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Purple Crying
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 11/29/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 6-8:00pm
Audience: Professionals, churches day care providers etc. that care for infants.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Mandated Reporting
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 12/4/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 9-11:00am
Audience: Professionals that work with children and families.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Protective Factors
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 12/11/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 9-11:00am
Audience: Professionals, community groups and organizations that work with children and families.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Purple Crying
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 12/18/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 9-11:00am
Audience: Professionals, churches, day care providers, etc. anyone that cares for infants.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Safe Sleep
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 12/18/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 9-11:00am
Audience: Professionals, churches, daycare providers etc. anyone that cares for infants.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vHTLa1xFTRRijz0tiDB4y4uCcojfcnHLjavieeLvMNc/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
56 Leighton Road
Augusta ME 04330
Office Phone: 207 623 5120
Office FAX: 207 213 6301
General Email: info@mechildrenstrust.org
