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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: Healthy Kids (Knox)PO Box 68915 Belvedere RdDamariscotta , ME 04543Contact: Charlene Corbettdirector@healthykidsmaine.orghttp://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Knox County Pop-Up Playgroup
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 9/10/2026 End Date: 9/10/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 12:30-2 PM
Town: Rockland
Audience: Caregivers of children ages 0-5
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Join Healthy Kids on Thursday, September 10th for our last Knox County outdoor pop-up playgroup of the season at MacDougal Park, Gay St. West, Rockland from 12:30-2 PM! Come on down for playtime with friends at this inclusive, accessible playground. Snacks and drinks provided.
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
2nd Annual Midcoast Community Baby Shower
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 9/19/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Saturday
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
Town: Thomaston
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/1XcE8mxi2qWLqwqV7
Additional Information: Join us for the 2nd Annual Midcoast Community Baby Shower held on Saturday, September 19th, 10 AM - 1 PM at the Academy Building, 60 Main St. Thomaston, ME. Any residents of Lincoln, Knox and Waldo Counties (Maine) who have recently had or are currently expecting a new baby can register for this FREE event! The first 125 registrants will receive a Welcome Baby Bag full of fun and useful baby items! Browse and take home a large variety of lightly-used donated baby clothes, toys, gear, books, and more! Use your free raffle tickets for a variety of new baby products! Connect with other parents whose babies might be your baby's future best friend! Get your carseat checked by a professional!
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 10/7/2026 End Date: 10/28/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children ages 0-4
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classes
Additional Information: 4-week course for parents/caregivers of children ages 0-5. This course helps parents/caregivers build parenting skills through an understanding of child development. Topics covered include: *parenting styles and roles *ages and stages of development *connecting with your child *building a strong family bond *establishing routines *preventing tantrums
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Active Parenting- Co-Parenting and Divorce
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 10/8/2026 End Date: 10/29/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Audience: Parents and caregivers navigating a co-parenting relationship
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classes
Additional Information: A 4-week course covering eight vital topics for parents and caregivers who are navigating separation or divorce. This course empowers parents and caregivers to focus on shielding their children from parental conflict and transitioning into a healthy coparenting relationship with the other parent of their child. Topics covered include: *Understanding the impact of parental conflict on children *Allowing children to love both parents *Parental healing *Cooperative communication *Managing anger & increasing impulse control *Discussion without argument *Making coparenting decisions in the best interest of your child
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org