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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Thomaston Playgroup
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 10/1/2024 End Date: 12/31/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 10:30-12
Town: Thomaston
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Join us downstairs at the Thomaston Public Library (60 Main St., Thomaston, ME) for playtime in the gym! Lots of age-appropriate toys and space to move around. Meet new friends and have a chance for some grownup chat while your littles run and play. Snacks provided!
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Calais Playgroup
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 10/1/2024 End Date: 12/31/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday at 10am
Time: 10am
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Additional Information: Come and meet new friends and build those social connections! Enjoy a cup of coffee while your kiddos get the wiggles out and have fun! For parents and children from birth to 5 years old! For more information please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or contact Monica Olivares at molivares@sun-rise.org or 255-8273 Sunrise Opportunites Community Center 21 Calais Avenue, Calais FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
WHRL-igig Milbridge Playgroup
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 10/2/2024 End Date: 12/25/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00
Town: Milbridge
Audience: Eastern Washington County Residents and western Hancock county residents
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Come play for an hour of fun and connection in Milbridge! We are meeting at the Milbridge Commons playground under the shade tent(next to the playground!). If weather is wet or cold we'll be inside the Women for Healthy Rural Living office, across the street, 87 Main Street, Milbridge Maine. For more information call/text 207-271-8199
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Ellsworth Weekly Parenting and Playgroup
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 10/3/2024 End Date: 12/19/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 10:00
Town: Ellsworth
Audience: Hancock County Resdients
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Bring your infants and toddlers and come play, meet new friends and build those social connections every Thursday! We meet at the Downeast Community Partners building, 19 Avery Lane. Rain or shine, and all year! For more information call or text 207-271-8199
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Circle of Parents
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 10/3/2024 End Date: 12/19/2024
Day(s) of the Week: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/35oRoF3p7bTEfgH89
Additional Information: This mutual peer support group is open to anyone in a parenting role. With rolling enrollment, join us any time. Connect with other caregivers, share ideas and support!
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Newport Library Playgroup/Storytime
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 10/4/2024 End Date: 12/27/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Friday
Time: 10am
Town: Newport
Audience: Children ages 0-5 and their parents
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Join us for weekly Friday at 10am at the Newport Cultural Center. Activities will include either story-time and a craft, or a playgroup activity. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Guilford Playgroup at Community Fitness
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 10/7/2024 End Date: 12/16/2024
Day(s) of the Week:
Time: 10:15am-11:15am
Town: Guilford
Audience: Parents and children
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: http://Mondays
Additional Information: Are you ready for play filled with laughter, joy and memories? Join our kid’s interactive playgroup to bring you and your little ones an experience packed with fun and adventure! Open to all ages and abilities. Snack and drink provided. Enter through the door on the front left side of the building marked “Child Watch & Community Room†as you walk up from the parking lot. Free and open to all, no membership required. October 7th October 21st November 4th November 18th December 2nd December 16th
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Sensory Play Group
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 10/22/2024 End Date: 11/26/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Town: Dover-Foxcroft
Audience: parents and caregivers of children ages 0-18 with special needs
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Join us at: Thompson Free Library 186 East Main Street | Dover-Foxcroft, Maine 04426 | (207)564-3350 For children who have disabilities, are neurodiverse, or who may be on the autism spectrum. All ages welcome, as well as siblings. This group will meet downstairs in the library in a quiet space. Therapy balls, play mats, sensory bins and related activities included! Please bring a sack-dinner for this event.
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Storytime at Brownville Free Public Library
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 11/5/2024 End Date: 12/17/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 11:15am-12:00pm
Town: Brownville
Audience: parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Come join us at the Brownville Free Public Library (27 Church St, Brownville) for our storytime on alternating Tuesdays from 11:15am-12pm. Storytime includes a book, craft and snack. All ages and abilities welcome!
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Dealing with Feelings
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 12/10/2024 End Date: 12/10/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/YwzZDPq459Dq47vaA
Contact: Megan Dickinson Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588
Website: http://www.kvcap.org