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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: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)232 Court StreetMachias, ME 04654Contact: Monica Olivaresmolivares@sun-rise.orgwww.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
Parenting in Recovery Support Group at Downeast Recovery Center in Machias
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 10/4/2023 End Date: 12/27/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday at Downeast Recovery Center - 11 Free Street, Machias
Time: 12pm
Town: Machias
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Additional Information: Join us for art activities and support in this amazing journey called parenthood. Share stories, find resources, get parenting information and so much more! Free and Open to the Public! No Registration Needed! For more information please call 255-8273 or email molivares@sun-rise.org
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Active Parenting- Active Parenting 4th Edition (ages 5-12)
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 11/1/2023 End Date: 12/6/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday for 6 weeks
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Additional Information: Get more tools for your parenting tool kit! Tools include building character, managing behavior, communicating, and preventing problems. Focus on how to increase child success and decrease family stress. This is course is free, held on zoom and open to the public. For more information please call 255-8273 or email molivares@sun-rise.org
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 11/17/2023 End Date: 12/8/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Every Friday for 4 weeks.
Time: 9am-10am
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Additional Information: From babies, to toddlers, and to preschool children; children amaze us with how fast they grow. Join our discussions about brain development, behavior management, and preparing for school. This course meets weekly on zoom for 4 weeks for 1 hour. This course is free and open to all! 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
Protective Factors
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 12/15/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time: 10am
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Additional Information: Every family has challenges and strengths. Research shows that having the 5 Protective Factors in your life keeps families strong and healthy. By understanding these 5 Protective Factors, we can all improve our families' lives through understanding our needs as caregivers and our children's needs so that we have less stress in our daily lives. A great training for educators, providers and community agencies. 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
Mandated Reporting
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 12/15/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time: 12pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Additional Information: Become a certified Mandated Reporter. Learn the symptoms of child abuse and neglect, and how to make a report. Certificates will be emailed up completion. 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
56 Leighton Road
Augusta ME 04330
Office Phone: 207 623 5120
Office FAX: 207 213 6301
General Email: info@mechildrenstrust.org
