[HCCN] PR: DE Health Children's Council SUMMER calendar

Thu May 27 18:25:06 UTC 2010

Hi ALL ---

The SUMMER (June, July & August) 2010 calendar will soon be updated on 
our website:  www.downeasthealth.org.  Below, you'll find some 
activities to get you started.  Trainings and workshops are available 
for colleagues, families, and other community members -- please share.  
A complete printable 15 page calendar is available via email or download 
from the website -- just ask.

Please note:   the new name for Parents Are Teachers Too (PATT) will be 
Maine Families:Hancock County -- same great program with the same great 
staff.  We'll also be posting scanned document from our files about 
Constructive Toys for Kids of All Ages, which may give some hints for 
those "I'm bored" days, yet to come this summer. 

In the meantime, wishing you a wonderful holiday weekend & as always, 
please do not hesitate to ask questions or seek additional information.

Thanks & Cheers, Candy

_FAMILY SUPPORT, EDUCATION & WORKSHOPS _

 This information is also online at www.downeasthealth.org 
<http://www.downeasthealth.org> for your convenience.

/REGISTER NOW FOR/ 6.08.10 *_Ellsworth_* 8:00am-12noon:  Hancock County 
Children's Council a FREE workshop on "What all Young People Need to 
Succeed:  Exploring the Developmental Asset Framework in Your Own 
Setting". This workshop will examine the Developmental Asset Framework 
developed by Search Institute in Minneapolis and its relationship to 
positive youth development activities in which you may already be 
engaged.  Through presentations and interactive small group activities, 
participants will gain knowledge about the research base of 
Developmental Assets and explore ways of looking at programs and 
practices through a Developmental Asset lens.  FMI, contact Candy Eaton 
at 667-5304 ext. 261 or email:  children at downeasthealth.org 
<mailto:children at downeasthealth.org>

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JUNE is:_   /Celebrate National Family Month /

6.01.10 *_Orono_*:  "Prevention Ethics" presented by Jackie Vallie.  To 
register online or FYI, go to to/_ 
 _/http://www.neias.org/SATAdcal#prevethics 
<http://neias.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e569fc7ec46769dd34d135cff&id=ee48c138ca&e=a1802c72d4> 

6.01.10 *_WEBINAR_* 3:00pm-4:00pm:  "Motivating Boys Through Choice 
Using Layered Teaching", presented by Maine Boys Network, featuring 
David Holinger, Lewiston High School. FREE, limited to 100.  FMI, call 
774-9994.  
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=U31a3T_2fzyGdSA3NQwjMGcQ_3d_3d 
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6.04.10 *_Augusta_*:  "Addiction:  A Holistic Look at the Neurobiology 
of Addiction and the Brain" presented by Stacia Fitch.  To register 
online or FYI, go to to/_ 
 _/http://www.neias.org/SATAdcal#AddictionNeurobiology __
_ _
6.05.10 *_Ellsworth_*:  _DOWNEAST FOLKS ON SPOKES_:  Join us as we bike 
for the health, safety and well being of children and families in 
Downeast Maine. This event has been designed for cyclists of every 
level. Each rider will have the option of completing a 12, 30, 60 or a 
100 mile ride. FMI:  667-5304 x 224 or register online at 
www.downeasthealth.org <http://www.downeasthealth.org>.  All proceeds 
benefit Downeast Health Services.

6.05.10 *_Columbia_* 10:00am-2:00pm:  "From Greenhouse to Garden" 
workshop on how to use a greenhouse effectively at the home of Joan 
McMurray, 33 Webb District Rd., Columbia.  Presented by Maine Solar 
Energy Association.  FMI, call 733-1095 (evenings)

6.05.10 *_Old Town_* 10:00am-1:00pm:  Born Learning Trail grand opening 
at Herbert Sargent Community Center, 342 Bennoch Road, Old Town.  Music, 
games, contests & fun for the whole family!  Lunch will be served & dogs 
on a leash are welcome.  FMI, 941-2800 Angel Matson, United Way of 
Eastern Maine.

6.07.10 *_ONLINE_* (4 weeks):  "Chemical Dependency and Post Traumatic 
Stress Disorder" presented by AdCare in cooperation with Brown 
University.  $35.  FMI, go to http://www.neias.org/SATAdcal.html 
<http://neias.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e569fc7ec46769dd34d135cff&id=f7867f311d&e=a1802c72d4>

6.08.10 *_Ellsworth_* 8:00am-12noon:  Hancock County Children's Council 
presents 2010 Nancy Gentile Award at their annual meeting, to be 
followed by a FREE workshop on "What all Young People Need to Succeed:  
Exploring the Developmental Asset Framework in Your Own Setting" This 
workshop will examine the Developmental Asset Framework developed by 
Search Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota and its relationship to 
positive youth development activities in which you may already be 
engaged.  Through presentations and interactive small group activities, 
participants will gain knowledge about the research base of 
Developmental Assets and explore ways of looking at programs and 
practices through a Developmental Asset lens.  Margaret Jones is the 
former Director of Prevention Services for Day One.  Mike Clifford 
served as the District Coordinator for Safe and Drug Free Schools and 
Communities for Portland Public Schools.  Together they now are 
Technical Assistance Specialists working in a 5 year research project 
funded through the National Institute on Drug Abuse in communities 
throughout Maine.  FMI, contact Candy Eaton at 667-5304 ext. 261 or 
email:  children at downeasthealth.org <mailto:children at downeasthealth.org>

6.08.10 *_Sullivan_* 5:30pm-7:30pm:  "For the Love of Reading", a FREE 
workshop for families while children participate in literacy activities 
at an indoor picnic, presented by Ronda Alley, RSU24 Adult education & 
Brenda Clough, Special Children's Friends at Mountain View Grammar 
School, Sullivan. RSVP:  Brenda Clough at 667-2430 or email 
scftcm3 at yahoo.com <mailto:scftcm3 at yahoo.com>

6.08.10 *_Ellsworth_* 6:00pm-8:00pm:  (EVENING) Hancock County 
Children's Council "Relatives as Parents" *FREE* Monthly Support Group 
at Downeast Health Services, 52 Christian Ridge Road, Ellsworth.  Call 
Candy at 667-5304 ext. 261 FMI & to register. 

6.09.10 *_Ellsworth_* 10:30am-12:30pm:  (DAYTIME) Hancock County 
Children's Council "Relatives as Parents" *FREE* Monthly Support Group 
at Downeast Health Services, 52 Christian Ridge Road, Ellsworth.  Call 
Candy at 667-5304 ext. 261 FMI & to register. 

6.19.10 *_Ellsworth_* 9:30am-10:30am:  Special Children's Friends 
monthly Saturday support group for parents / grandparents / guardians of 
kids with autism facilitated by SCF case managers.  FMI & RSVP, call 
667-2430.  No childcare provided, but all children are welcome. 
Child-friendly environment in the classroom where the meeting is held. 
Light snack provided.
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6.24.10 *_Ellsworth_* 9:00am-10:30am:  Down East Partners for Children & 
Families monthly meeting at Ellsworth City Hall.  Susan Savell, Maine 
Communities for Children & Youth will update participants on the Assets 
Getting to Outcomes project in Maine.  FMI, contact Cathy Jacobs at 
667-5304 ext. 225

6.25-26.10 *_Machias_* (2 day):  "Second Annual Summer Institute -- 
Early Childhood Experiences:  Impacting the Future" at the University of 
Maine at Machias.  FMI, 796-5164 or nakia.dana at myfairpoint.net 
<mailto:nakia.dana at myfairpoint.net>

/Candy Eaton, Program Director/
///Hancock County Children's Council /
///a program of Downeast Health Services Inc./
///52 Christian Ridge Road, Ellsworth, ME  04605/
///207-667-5304, ext. 261           /
/children at downeasthealth.org/ <mailto:children at downeasthealth.org>

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