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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Zoom! Playgroup
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 7/6/2022 End Date: 8/31/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday in July & August
Time: 10:00 - 10:30am
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldeivqjsuHNQxP8H5NcXZUHUbnNne4vnv
Additional Information: This weekly playgroup is designed for children birth to age 5 and their caregivers. We will share a new story, song, and activity each week. Connect with other parents while your little ones learn through play. Register once and come to one group, some, or all!
Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Circle of Parents: Treatment & Recovery - Wednesdays
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)
Start Date: 7/6/2022 End Date: 9/28/2022
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Town: Machias
Audience: Care takers who are in recovery ,
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Contact: Mandie Pepperman Phone: (207) 255-4156
Website: http://www.sun-rise.tv
Zoom! Playgroup
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 7/6/2022 End Date: 8/31/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday in July & August
Time: 10:00 - 10:30 am
Audience: Children birth - 5 and their parents/caregivers.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcldeivqjsuHNQxP8H5NcXZUHUbnNne4vnv
Additional Information: This weekly playgroup is designed for children birth to age 5 and their caregivers. We will share a new story, song, and activity each week. Connect with other parents while your little ones learn through play. Register once and come to one group, some, or all!
Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Circle of Parents (July-September Series)
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)
Start Date: 7/7/2022 End Date: 9/15/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Every other Thursday
Time: 11:00am -12:30pm
Audience: This group is open to parents and caregivers, anyone parenting a child!
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsce6rpjoiHdauxfJlMA0CIyNQY9wZitxV
Additional Information: Open to anyone in a parenting role, this peer support group is lead by parents, along with a KVCAP trained facilitator. Our group purpose: parents supporting and uplifting other parents to raise healthy children.
Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Exploring Relationships
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 7/15/2022 End Date: 8/26/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Fridays
Time: 12 noon to 1:30pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: http://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvd-mvqTgtGNSG1t84YXmZ3kkDA5PGxVCh
Additional Information: For more information please contact Kristen at 859-2520
Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Parenting and Play! Ellsworth area public
Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)
Start Date: 8/18/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 10:00 am
Town: Ellsworth
Audience: Hancock county public
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/gRLBmFHgKd7K2a7Y6
Additional Information: Come play on the playground and create connections for you and your little one! Come for an hour of fun!
Contact: Mandie Pepperman Phone: (207) 255-4156
Website: http://www.sun-rise.tv
Pet Show & Tell
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 8/25/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 10:00am
Audience: Parents & caregivers with their toddlers and preschoolers.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Visit our Facebook page - Penquis Family Connections for the Zoom Link for the playgroup.
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Drive-In Theatre
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 8/27/2022
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Parents & caregivers with their toddlers and preschoolers.
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BBJYQLDIbGYg-iopT6rKSPXuEUQEWV2ZfmNGW4R85oQ/edit
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Parenting Topic Workshop
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 8/29/2022
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Expectant parents.
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
Dealing With Stress
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 8/29/2022
Day(s) of the Week: Monday, August 29th
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm
Audience: Parents, caregivers and professionals working with children & youth.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkf-CuqDkoHdLShgPOdLMPfShYKS2vMioI
Additional Information: Everyone faces stress in their lives! Understanding what stress is, how it impacts the mind and body, and exploring healthy ways to cope is a gift we can give the children in our lives -- and an essential part of self-care for ourselves. Join us for this free workshop as we discuss tools and techniques for coping with stress at all ages.
Contact: Lanelle Freeman Phone: 207-859-1577
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Parenting Topic Workshop
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 9/7/2022
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Expectant parents.
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: 9/12/2022
Day(s) of the Week:
Time:
Audience: Expectant parents.
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