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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Community Playgroup
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 2/6/2024 End Date: 5/28/2024
Day(s) of the Week: 1st and 3rd Wednesday
Time: 10:30 am
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://www.facebook.com/kvcapfec
Additional Information: Centenary United Methodist Church Dr. Mann Road Skowhegan Maine
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Thomaston Playgroup
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 4/1/2024 End Date: 5/20/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Every Monday (except holidays)
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Audience: For parents/caregivers and their children birth to five years old.
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: 4/2/2024 End Date: 6/25/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 10:00-11:00
Town: Calais Maine
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
WHRL-igig WeeklyPlaygroup! For parents of children ages birth-5 years
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 4/3/2024 End Date: 6/26/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw5tMwRsw3wBV7ykn9e43SBObyGyio2aVJpb6Ld4kdZENEKg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Additional Information: Join us for an hour of fun! Enjoy a cup of coffee while your little one plays with friends. Every Wednesday in Milbridge from 10:00-11:00 am. We will be at the Women for Healthy Rural Living(WHRL) building in Milbridge: 87 Main Street.
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Parenting through Recovery Support Group at Inspire Recovery Cetner
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 4/3/2024 End Date: 6/26/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 6:00 pm
Audience: Hancock County Public and members of Inspire Recovery Center
In Person or Virtual: Hybrid
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw5tMwRsw3wBV7ykn9e43SBObyGyio2aVJpb6Ld4kdZENEKg/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. This is a hybrid group that meets weekly, in person at Inspire Recovery Center, 24 Church Street, Ellsworth and live via zoom. Children and family welcome!
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Parenting and Play! Weekly Ellsworth Playgroup
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 4/4/2024 End Date: 6/27/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 10:00
Audience: Hancock County public, Maine Families participants.
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw5tMwRsw3wBV7ykn9e43SBObyGyio2aVJpb6Ld4kdZENEKg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Additional Information: Bring your infants and toddlers and come play, meet new friends and build those social connections every Thursday!
Contact: Monica Olivares Phone: (207) 255-8273
Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com
Q4 Playgroups
Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)
Start Date: 4/4/2024 End Date: 6/27/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Town: Lewiston
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Follow Community Concepts on Facebook to find our specific schedule and themed activities!
Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 1207-743-7716
Website: www.ccimaine.org
Circle of Parents
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 4/4/2024 End Date: 6/20/2024
Day(s) of the Week: First and third Thursday of each month
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/RbC1N6hTTnj8B3bw6
Additional Information: This peer support group is open to anyone in a parenting role. Join us any time!
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Story Hour at Newport Cultural Center
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 4/5/2024 End Date: 6/28/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Alternating Fridays
Time: 10:00 am
Town: Newport
Audience: Children ages 0-5 and their parents and caregivers
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Story Hour / Playgroup is open to all families and is located at the Newport Cultural Center 154 Main St, Newport, ME 04953
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Effective Encouragement
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 5/1/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Audience: All parents & caregivers
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://kvcap-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcuGsqTMvEt2aRwZsM8c_3VCP2FbktQnH
Contact: Megan Dickinson Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Nurturing Parenting: Setting Boundaries
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 6/12/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday, June 12th
Time: 5:00 - 6:30pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/N82rxRiW1XYEXiEVA
Additional Information: Setting boundaries, and respecting the boundaries of others, are essential skills for keeping families safe and healthy. In this single-session workshop, we’ll explore how to set and communicate clear, nurturing boundaries for ourselves and our children.
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
