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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 (Piscataquis)
50 North St
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
Contact: Christine McMillen
cmcmillen@penquis.org
http://www.penquis.org


Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 3/25/2025    End Date: 6/10/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 5pm

Audience: Parents of children of all ages in Recovery

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Storytime at Brownville Free Public Library

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 4/1/2025    End Date: 6/24/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 11:15am-12:00pm

Town: Brownville

Audience: parents and caregivers of all age children

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


Family Night

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 4/1/2025    End Date: 6/24/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 5:30-6:30pm

Town: Dover-Foxcroft

Audience: parents and caregivers of all age children

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 families and children of all ages & abilities! Games and activities and free dinner provided. One Tuesday evening per month

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Sensory Group

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 4/1/2025    End Date: 6/24/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday

Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Town: Dover-Foxcroft

Audience: parents and caregivers of all age children with sensory needs, and siblings

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. One Tuesday evening per month

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 4/3/2025    End Date: 6/26/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Thursday

Time: 5:001pm-6:00pm

Audience: Parents and Caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Additional Information: Enrollment is ongoing, you may start class on any Thursday you are available

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Guilford Playgroup at Community Fitness

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 4/7/2025    End Date: 6/30/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Alternating Mondays

Time: 10:15am-11:15am

Town: Guilford

Audience: parents and caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

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.

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Mandated Reporting

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 4/7/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 6pm-8pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Project Play

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 4/13/2025    End Date: 4/13/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Sunday

Time: 10am-1pm

Town: Dover-Foxcroft

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Join us at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena in Dover-Foxcroft for our 2nd Annual Project Play event. Free for all ages and abilities. Family and children's activities, touch-a-truck, free bbq by Shaws and resources for parents and families.

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Protective Factors

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 4/14/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 6pm-8pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Purple Crying

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 4/21/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 6pm-8pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Safe Sleep

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 4/21/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 6pm-8pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Who Let the Dads Out

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 4/26/2025    End Date: 4/26/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Fourth Saturday of each month

Time: 11:00am-12:30Am

Town: Dover-Foxcroft

Audience: Fathers, grandfathers, father figures, Male Caregivers

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Who Let the Dads Out? Is a playgroup designed for Dads and their children to spend time together making new friends or a place to connect with old friends. All dads and father figures and their children are welcome to attend on the 4th Saturday of each month, starting April 26th. Group is ideal for dads and children 0-12.

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Mandated Reporting

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 5/5/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 6pm-8pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Protective Factors

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 5/12/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 6pm-8pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Safe Sleep

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 5/19/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 6pm-8pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Purple Crying

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 5/19/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 6pm-8pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Mandated Reporting

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 6/2/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 6pm-8pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Protective Factors

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 6/9/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 6pm-8pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Purple Crying

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 6/16/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 6pm-8pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Safe Sleep

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 6/16/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 6pm-8pm

Audience: professional training

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgh1onyIQe19AsbVESnkwhqzD7qsluf-y4NIhmZjqxi99b1Q/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org