[HCCN] DE Health Childrens Council Summer Calendar 2011

[Candy Eaton]

Hi All --- could that be......the sun?

The *Summer (June, July & August) **2011* Family Resource calendar will 
soon be updated on our  website at www.downeasthealth.org -- please take 
some time to see the changes and provide feedback. You'll find education 
and support opportunities offered through Downeast Health Services in 
Hancock & Washington counties.

A 12-page pdf printable copy may be downloaded from the website or 
requested via email.   Area training opportunities are listed by date, 
followed by recurring weekly, bi-weekly, monthly  playgroups, support & 
online educational resources.   This issue also includes special 
family-friendly activities during the summer throughout Downeast Maine.

See some listings below to get you started & as always, please do not 
hesitate to ask questions or seek additional information.  Cheers, Candy

/Candy Eaton, Program Director
Downeast 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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*Annual "Downeast Folks on Spokes" on June 7^th *

6.04.11 *_Ellsworth:_*"Downeast Folks on Spokes" on the Sunrise Trail -- 
cyclists, walkers, runners.FMI:www.downeasthealth.org 
<http://www.downeasthealth.org>or call Amanda at 667-5304.All proceeds 
to benefit children's programs.

*FREE Washington County Relatives As Parents Program on June 7^th *

6.07.11*_Machias_*10:00am-12noon:Downeast Children's Council "Relatives 
as Parents" *FREE* Monthly Support Group at Downeast Health Services, 
247 Main Street, Suite 2, Machias.Call Candy at 667-5304 ext. 261 FMI & 
to register./Topic: "Planning for Your Child's Future/"

* NEW:**FREE "Get the Word Out" Workshop on June 10^th *

6.10.11 *_Ellsworth_*9:00am-12:00noon:Downeast Children's Council 
presents a *FREE* workshop on Communication Tools and Ideas for Asset 
Builders in Hancock & Washington counties.Facilitated by Mike Clifford, 
this train the trainer workshop will present ideas using the Search 
Institute's 40 Developmental Assets. Waiting list only and FMI, contact 
Candy at 667-5304 ext. 261.

* FREE Hancock County Relatives As Parents Program on June 14^th *

6.14.11*_Ellsworth_*1:30pm-3:00pm:(DAYTIME) Downeast 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./Topic: "Planning for Your Child's Future/"

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__ __*Weekly Playgroups-- FREE*

/_Tuesdays_/10am-11:30am:*_Ellsworth_* Held at the 
Unitarian-Universalist Church, 121 Bucksport Road, for babies and 
toddlers (under age 3) and parents.Call 667-5304 ext. 225 FMI.

/_Tuesdays_/10:00am-11:30am:*_Bar Harbor_* Held at St. Saviour's 
Episcopal Church Parish Hall on Main Street, for babies and toddlers 
(under age 3) and parents.Call 667-5304, ext. 260 (Connie) FMI.//

/_Wednesdays_/10am-11:30am:*_Blue Hill_* Held at the Blue Hill Public 
Library, Parker Point Road, for babies and toddlers (under age 3) and 
parents.Call 667-5304, ext. 248 (Dawn) FMI.

/_Thursdays_/10am-11:30am:*_Bucksport_* Held at the Jewett School, for 
babies and toddlers (under age 3) and parents.Call 667-5304, ext. 240 
(Tammy Branca) for more information.

_FAMILY SUPPORT, EDUCATION & WORKSHOPS _

6.04.11 Ellsworth:"Downeast Folks on Spokes" on the Sunrise Trail -- 
cyclists, walkers, runners.FMI:www.downeasthealth.org 
<http://www.downeasthealth.org>or call Amanda at 667-5304

6.02-05.11:*_Ellsworth:_*"It Gets Better:First LGBT Film 
Festival"FMI:www.grandonline.org/lgbt-film-festival-2 
<http://www.grandonline.org/lgbt-film-festival-2>.

6.08.11 *_Bangor:_*"Developing Cultural Competency:Critical Encounteres 
in Cross-Cultural Counseling" presented by John Yasenchak.FMI, 
http://www.neias.org/SATAdcal#CulturalCompetency2011 
<http://neias.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=e569fc7ec46769dd34d135cff&id=4198fe0686&e=a1802c72d4> 


6.09.11 *_Augusta_* 10:00am:Monthly M.A.I.N. meeting, Maine Equal 
Justice, 126 Sewall St, 968-2009 FMI

6.08-10.11:*_Waterville_*:"Navigating Girlhood" Summer Institute for 
adults working with girls at Colby College

6.09.11 *_Wells_* 9:00am-3:30pm:"Breaking Barriers: Innovations in 
Person-Centered Communication" with Dr. Romy Spitz at Village by the 
Sea, 1373 Post Road, Wells, FREE.FMI & registration, call 563-3864

6.15.11 *_Machias _*8:00am-3:00pm:Fostering Resilience in Children with 
Marjorie Withers -- a free workshop at University of Maine Performing 
Art Center in Machias.FMI & registration:lorinda.joy at maine.rr.com 
<mailto:lorinda.joy at maine.rr.com>and hball at maine.edu 
<mailto:hball at maine.edu>.

6.16.11 *_Ellsworth_* 5:30pm-7:00pm:Special Children's Friends presents 
Mary Elizabeth Cuddy, Ph.D. at Saint Andrew Church on US Route 1, 
Ellsworth.She will discuss "Understanding Psychological Evaluations and 
Vineland Assessments".RSVP & FMI, call Brenda at 667-2430.Refreshments 
and child care available with advance notice.

6.17-6.19.11 *_Machias:_*28^th Annual Special Family weekend at 
University of Maine Machias.FMI, please call Lillian Leighton 565-1030, 
write her at 9 Eastbrook Road, Franklin, ME04634 or email 
yayamoma at gmail.com <mailto:yayamoma at gmail.com>

6.20-22.11 *_Lewiston_* 3 day:Nurturing Parenting Program Facilitator 
Training sponsored by Advocates for Children $175 fee.FMI, 783-3990 x 
224 (Kim) or email:kdesso at advocatesforchildren.net 
<mailto:kdesso at advocatesforchildren.net>

6.21.11 *_Augusta_*:"Problem Gambling: Challenges, Solutions and Special 
Populations" -- this training satisfies 6 of 12 hours required for 
gambling certification in State of Maine.$35 fee. To register online, or 
FMI, go 
to<http://neias.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e569fc7ec46769dd34d135cff&id=c49327388e&e=a1802c72d4>http://www.neias.org/SATAdcal#Gambling2011 
<http://neias.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e569fc7ec46769dd34d135cff&id=36719c99c6&e=a1802c72d4>

6.21.11 *_Brunswick:_*4^th Active Communities Conference -- walking, 
biking, physical activity and the built environment at Bowdoin 
College.FMI:Contact Dan Stewart at 624-3252 or dan.stewart at maine.gov 
<mailto:dan.stewart at maine.gov>

6.23.11 *_Orono_*:17^th annual Child Welfare Conference "Hot Topics" at 
U/Maine Wells Conference Center

6.24.11 *_Ellsworth_* 10:30am-12:30pm:"Raising Successful Readers", 
presented by Cindy Seekins at KidsPeace of New England, 16 KidsPeace 
Way, Ellsworth.Meet other parents who are also interested in striving to 
achieve raising successful readersFMI: 1-800-264-9224, 
cseekins at crisisandcounseling.org <mailto:cseekins at crisisandcounseling.org>

6.25.11 *_Ellsworth_* 10:00am-11:00am: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.

*//*Dial 2-1-1 from any landline or go online www.211maine.org 
<http://www.211maine.org>to get connected or get answers about community 
resources and events.

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