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Find a class geared toward:
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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 Street
Bangor, ME 04402
Contact: Christine McMillen
cmcmillen@penquis.org
http://www.penquis.org


Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 10/1/2024    End Date: 12/17/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 4:00PM

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: This class is ongoing, join the first Tuesday that you are able

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 10/2/2024    End Date: 12/25/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 5:00 PM

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

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

Additional Information: Join us for a new session of our parent education class Nurturing Fathers!

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.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


Protective Factors

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 10/30/2024   

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

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


Lincoln Halloween Carnival

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 10/31/2024    End Date: 10/31/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Thursday

Time: 5-8pm

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Halloween Carnival in Lincoln

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Protective Factors

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 11/4/2024   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm

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 (Penobscot)

Start Date: 11/11/2024   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 10am-12pm

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 (Penobscot)

Start Date: 12/9/2024   

Day(s) of the Week: Monday

Time: 12pm-2pm

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 (Penobscot)

Start Date: 12/9/2024   

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