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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: Other

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 7/11/2024    End Date: 9/26/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Thursday

Time: 5:00-6:00pm

Audience: Nurturing Skills class for 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

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Storytime at the Newport Cultural Center

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 7/26/2024    End Date: 9/27/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Friday

Time: 10am

Town: Newport

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Join us for Storytime at the Newport Cultural Center! Located at: 154 Main St, Newport, ME 04953. Storytime includes a book and a craft activity. Alternating Fridays from 10am-11am. All ages and abilities welcome!

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Lincoln Septemberfest

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 9/21/2024    End Date: 9/21/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday

Time: 12-8pm

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Please join us in Lincoln Maine at the beach for Septemberfest!

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Protective Factors

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 9/23/2024   

Day(s) of the Week:

Time: Monday September 23,2024 10am-12pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/TcCPufDYZZ3ZU9WU7

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Old Town Riverwalk

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 9/28/2024    End Date: 9/28/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday

Time:

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Riverwalk in Old Town

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

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

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 5:00-6:00

Audience: Parents and Caregivers in Recovery

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: No

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


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


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