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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.

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


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


Circle of Parents

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 4/3/2025    End Date: 6/19/2025

Day(s) of the Week: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/35oRoF3p7bTEfgH89

Additional Information: This mutual peer support group is open to anyone in a parenting role. With rolling enrollment, join us any time. Connect with other caregivers, share ideas and support!

Contact: Kristen Plummer   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Storytime at the Newport Cultural Center

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 4/4/2025    End Date: 6/27/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Fridays

Time: 10am-11am

Town: Newport

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children of all ages

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


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


Infant Safe Sleep - Community

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 6/16/2025    End Date: 6/16/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Monday, June 16th

Time: 5:00pm

Audience: For parents and caregivers - anyone who cares for and about babies!

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/LPWKokkQSYcQC67AA

Contact: Kristen Plummer   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Period of PURPLE Crying - Community

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 6/16/2025    End Date: 6/16/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Monday, June 16th

Time: 6:00pm

Audience: For parents and caregivers - anyone who cares for and about babies!

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/LPWKokkQSYcQC67AA

Contact: Kristen Plummer   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520

Website: http://www.kvcap.org