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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Circle of Parents
Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force
Start Date: 1/1/2023 End Date: 3/31/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 7:00pm
Audience: Parents and Caregivers 0-17
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://www.fcctf.org
Contact: Rileigh Blanchet Phone: 207-778-6960
Website: http://www.fcctf.org
Circle of Parents: Parenting through Treatment and Recovery
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 1/3/2023 End Date: 3/28/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday Nights
Time: 6:00
Audience: Hancock County Public
In Person or Virtual: Hybrid
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9zTczvqLy8Sypi4TVxFg9O7PjALIl-G0w1-6Y7uqhRXlTKw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Additional Information: Join us for coffee and conversation about the amazing and challenging journey called parenthood. Find support, share stories, find resources, get parenting information and so much more. Children and family welcome! (every Tuesday evening!) For more information or to register call/text Savannah 271-8199
Contact: Mandie Pepperman Phone: (207) 255-4156
Website: http://www.sun-rise.tv
Toddler Play Group-Kittery
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 1/4/2023 End Date: 3/29/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 9:30-11:00
Town: Kittery
Audience: Children age 0-3 with caregiver
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Tiny Tigers
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 1/5/2023 End Date: 3/30/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 9:30-10:45
Town: Biddeford
Audience: Children 0-5 with caregiver
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Circle of Parents
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 1/5/2023 End Date: 3/16/2023
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: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpfuigrTsvGdEaBqZSwnogWhNM05oW6iB3
Additional Information: This is a mutual peer support group. We are parents and caregivers supporting and uplifting each other to raise healthy children. Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, free, over Zoom
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Parenting and Play! Ellsworth Area Playgroup
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 1/5/2023 End Date: 3/30/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 10:00
Town: Ellsworth
Audience: Hancock County Public
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/jHTgRxTmKVc5gFMV6
Additional Information: Join us for an hour of fun and connection at our NEW Winter Home! We are now meeting at 12 Avery Lane, at the Downeast Community Partners building. Text Savannah upon arrival: 271-8199. We will be back on the playground as soon as things warm up!
Contact: Mandie Pepperman Phone: (207) 255-4156
Website: http://www.sun-rise.tv
Parent Workshop at Winslow Library
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 1/5/2023 End Date: 6/1/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 10am to 11am
Town: Winslow
Audience: Parents and children
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Winslow Public Library is sponsoring children's programing during meeting time so parents can meet independent of children.
Contact: Erin McClay Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Zoom! Playgroup
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 1/11/2023 End Date: 3/22/2023
Day(s) of the Week: 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month.
Time: 10:00 - 10:30 am
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uce6hqjotG9xXrPIhWu4pMZSF5khxHHqi
Additional Information: This playgroup is designed for children birth to age 5 and their caregivers. We will share a story, song, and activity -- connect with other parents while your little ones learn through play! Register once and come to one group, some, or all.
Contact: Erin McClay Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Zoom! Playgroup
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 1/11/2023 End Date: 3/22/2023
Day(s) of the Week: 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month
Time: 10:00 - 10:30am
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uce6hqjotG9xXrPIhWu4pMZSF5khxHHqi
Additional Information: This playgroup is designed for children birth to age 5 and their caregivers. We will share a story, song, and activity -- connect with other parents while your little ones learn through play! Register once and come to one group, some, or all.
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Protective Factors for Families
Council: Kids Free to Grow (York)
Start Date: 2/7/2023
Day(s) of the Week: February 7, 2023
Time: 7-8pm
Audience: Families with children in York County.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://Email Shannon at shannonb@kidsfreetogrow.org
Additional Information: Every family has challenges and strengths. Research shows that having the 5 Protective Factors in your life keeps families strong and healthy. Identify which Protective Factors you have in place and learn about how to build the ones you may not.
Contact: Genevieve Gardner Phone: 207-985-5975
Website: http://www.kidsfreetogrow.org
Brain Under Construction
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 2/8/2023
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 12:00-1:30
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdOuhpjMrHtG__dGcEcEYquMBRutGCR4n
Contact: Erin McClay Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Parenting Topic Workshop
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 2/9/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Expectant parents or families that will be welcoming an infant into their home. Participants will receive a packet of materials with resources and information on period of purple crying & safe sleep, car seat safety, introducing baby to pets and more.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ggr4qGKmwUM_1N4bPKdhMxvcbQb7kHXyIr1MGE0OJNI/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Parenting Topic Workshop
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 3/2/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Expectant parents or families that will be welcoming a new baby into their home. Participants will receive a packet of resources with information about period of purple crying, safe sleep, car seat safety, introducing baby to pets and much more.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ggr4qGKmwUM_1N4bPKdhMxvcbQb7kHXyIr1MGE0OJNI/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Parenting Topic Workshop
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 3/20/2023
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Expectant parents or families that will be welcoming a new baby into their home. Participants will receive a packet of resources with information on period of purple crying, safe sleep, car seat safety, introducing baby to pets and much more.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ggr4qGKmwUM_1N4bPKdhMxvcbQb7kHXyIr1MGE0OJNI/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
