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<font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">Hi All -- <small><i><font
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</font><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">The <b>February 2010</b>
calendar will soon be posted to our website
at <a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.downeasthealth.org">www.downeasthealth.org</a>.
The 16-page print version of this calendar may also be accessed online,
which
includes
ongoing activities, support and workshops. You'll find several
opportunities for long-distance parent training & support groups
online and via phone.<br>
<br>
Below, you will find some
activities to get
you started. Please do not hesitate to ask for a printable version of
the complete calendar including recurring weekly & monthly events
throughout our Downeast area.<br>
<br>
Thanks for sharing this information with your friends, clients,
colleagues and
community. Wishing you a fabulous winter & Cheers, Candy<br>
<br>
</font><i><font color="blue" face="Arial" size="2"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: blue; font-style: italic;">Candy
Eaton, Program
Director<br>
Hancock County Children's Council <br>
a program of Downeast Health Services Inc.<br>
52 Christian Ridge Road, Ellsworth, ME 04605<br>
207-667-5304, ext.
261 </span></font></i><br>
<font face="Helvetica" size="2"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Helvetica;"><a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:children@downeasthealth.org"
target="_blank"><i><span style="font-style: italic;">children@downeasthealth.org</span></i></a><br>
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<p class="MsoTitle" align="center"><u><span
style="font-size: 21pt; font-family: Broadway;">FAMILY
SUPPORT, EDUCATION & WORKSHOPS <o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This
information is
also online at </span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.downeasthealth.org"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: windowtext;">www.downeasthealth.org</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> for your
convenience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: blue;">Help
Prevent Child Abuse in Maine through filing Schedule CP on
your Maine State Income Tax return.<span style=""> </span>Your
“tax-check-off” contribution goes to the Maine Children’s Trust.<span
style=""> </span>FMI, see </span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.mechildrenstrust.org"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.mechildrenstrust.org</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: blue;">.<span
style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in; text-align: justify;"><b
style=""><i style=""><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">NEW:</span></i></b><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span
style=""> </span><span style="color: rgb(8, 8, 8);">2.16.10 <b
style=""><u>Ellsworth </u></b>10:00am-11:30am (4
weeks):<span style=""> </span>Hancock County Children’s
Council presents “Mommy and ME” weekly group for Moms and their babies
(newborn
to one year) at the Sullivan Town Office, US Route 1, Sullivan.<span
style=""> </span>Facilitated by Jennifer Broughton, RN,
Downeast Health Services Maternal & Child Health program, come meet
other
mothers (first-time or experienced) and their babies for 4 weeks of
weekly fun
and tips to develop healthy strong bonds between you and your new baby.<span
style=""> </span>FMI, call Candy at 667-5304 ext. 261 to
register for this FREE activity.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
</div>
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style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: rgb(8, 8, 8);"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoSubtitle"><big><big><big><u><span
style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Broadway;">FEBRUARY
is<span style="">
</span><span style=""> </span>DENTAL HEALTH MONTH<o:p></o:p></span></u></big></big></big></p>
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style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org"><i
style=""><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: windowtext;"></span></i></a><i
style=""><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></i><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in; text-align: justify;"><b
style=""><i style=""><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">NEW:</span></i></b><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span
style=""> </span>Ellsworth<span style="">
</span>10:30am-noon (1.25.10 – 3.29.10): Pregnancy & postpartum
emotional
support group will meet every other Monday upstairs at the Maine Grind,
Ellsworth.<span style=""> </span>FMI, contact Noelle 664-4942<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</div>
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style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.02.10 <b
style=""><u>WEBINAR</u></b> 8:30pm-10:00pm (5 week
series):<span style=""> </span>“Consciously Repairing
Relationships” will explore some of the basics for Consciously
Repairing
disconnection in relationships. Whether you are struggling with your
toddler’s
unruly behaviors, you are concerned about the fact that you seem to be
turning
into your parents when you're stressed, or you are overwhelmed and
don’t know
what to do to create connection in your relationship, this is the class
for
you. Topics include: (1) The keys to raising healthy children and
parenting
covenant; (2) Why we don’t always act better when we know better, (3)
The Shift
– Exiting the merry-go-round of negativity; (4) Repair as a way of
life; and
(5) Connecting through challenging behaviors.<span style="">
</span>$100 – buy 1, get 1 FREE or split with a friend.<span style="">
</span>FMI, </span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.consciouslyparenting.com"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.consciouslyparenting.com</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
Instructor:<span style=""> </span>Rebecca Thompson, MS, MFT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.04.10 <b
style=""><u>Ellsworth</u></b> 6:00pm-8:30pm:<span style=""> </span>“I
am Moving I am Learning” presented by
Megan London at Downeast YMCA Children’s Center, Ellsworth.<span
style=""> </span>This workshop is designed to address the
problem of childhood obesity.<span style=""> </span>It focuses
on movement in early childhood environments and participants will gain
strategies to incorporate physical activity in everyday routines and
transitions.<span style=""> </span>FEE:<span style=""> </span>$15.
FMI contact Joy Crockett, 667-2467.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.02.10-3.30.10
<b style=""><u>Ellsworth</u></b> 6:00pm-9:00pm:<span style=""> </span>“Supporting
Maine’s Infant and Toddlers,
Guidelines for Learning & Development” (30 hours, Tuesdays)
presented by
Faith Perkins at Child Care Opportunities.<span style="">
</span>Participants will use various tools and strategies to engage in
observation, to conduct authentic assessment, and to plan curriculum
for this
amazing age group.<span style=""> </span>FEE:<span style=""> </span>$15.
FMI contact Joy Crockett, 667-2467.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.05.10 <b
style=""><u>Freeport</u></b> 9:00am-2:00pm:<span style=""> </span>Parenting
Challenging Kids:<span style=""> </span>The Collaborative Problem
Solving Approach
with Ross Greene, PhD at the Harraseeket Inn, Freeport.<span style="">
</span>This is a unique opportunity for parents and
relatives of challenging children to hear Dr. Greene explain the
Collaborative
Problem Solving Approach through lecture, video tapes and role play.<span
style=""> </span>The emphasis will be on use of the approach,
updates to the model, and situations specific to families.<span style="">
</span>There will be opportunity for questions and
answers.<span style=""> </span>$60/person.<span style=""> </span>FMI
& registration, </span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="blocked::http://www.transdis.com/live-courses/index.php"
title="http://www.transdis.com/live-courses/index.php"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: rgb(27, 121, 252);">http://www.transdis.com/live-courses/index.php</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: rgb(32, 127, 255);">
</span><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: windowtext;">or
contact </span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:barbara@transdis.com"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">barbara@transdis.com</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: windowtext;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: windowtext;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.05.10 <b
style=""><u>TELEPHONE</u></b> 11:00am EST:<span style=""> </span>“Consciously
Parenting” Group Support”
Q&A call for anyone who would like some extra support.<span style="">
</span>These calls are free for CP members and
$5/call for non-members.<span style=""> </span>FMI, </span><a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.consciouslyparenting.com"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.consciouslyparenting.com</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
Instructor:<span style=""> </span>Rebecca Thompson, MS, MFT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p><span
style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
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style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.09.10 </span><b
style=""><u><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Ellsworth</span></u></b><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
6:00pm-8:00pm:<span style=""> </span>(EVENING) Hancock County
Children’s Council
“Relatives as Parents” <b style="">FREE</b> Monthly
Support Group at Downeast Health Services, 52 Christian Ridge Road,
Ellsworth.<span style=""> </span>Call Candy at 667-5304 ext. 261 FMI
& to
register.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</div>
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style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.09.10 <b
style=""><u>Belfast</u></b>
6:00pm-8:00pm:<span style=""> </span>“Making Peace with
Conflict:<span style=""> </span>Weathering the Storm”
presented by Donna DeWitt, Maine Parent Federation at Capt. Albert
Stevens
School, Elementary Lane, Belfast.<span style=""> </span>This
workshop provides an opportunity to view conflict resolution from the
eye (or
calm center) of a hurricane and leave with strategies that can help you
in
weathering the storm.<span style=""> </span>FMI &
registration, call 1-800-264-9224 or website at </span><a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.gearparentnetwork.com"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.gearparentnetwork.com</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">.<span
style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.10</span><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">.10 </span><b
style=""><u><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Ellsworth</span></u></b><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
10:30am-12:30pm:<span style=""> </span>(DAYTIME) Hancock County
Children’s Council
“Relatives as Parents” <b style="">FREE</b> Monthly
Support Group at Downeast Health Services, 52 Christian Ridge Road,
Ellsworth.<span style=""> </span>Call Candy at 667-5304 ext.
261 FMI & to register.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
</div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoSubtitle" style="text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.11.10 <b
style=""><u>Bucksport</u></b> 6:00pm-7:30pm:<span style=""> </span>“Quality
for ME Rating System” for child care
providers, presented by Megan London, Child Care Opportunities.<span
style=""> </span>FREE.<span style=""> </span></span><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">FMI:<span
style=""> </span>contact Joy Crockett, 667-2467<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoSubtitle" style="text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoSubtitle" style="text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.11.10
Surry 6:30pm-8:30pm:<span style=""> </span>“Tips for Mindful
Parenting” an evening for
mothers with Nancy Hathaway, Center for Studying Mindfulness, 541
Morgan Bay
Road, Surry.<span style=""> </span>FMI, call 400-0494<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoSubtitle" style="text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.11.10 <b
style=""><u>Rockland</u></b>:<span style=""> </span>NAMI
Family-to-Family Classes (taught by
trained family members) will begin in coordination with Mid Coast
Mental
Health.<span style=""> </span>Contact Anne (549-2015) FMI and
to register.<span style=""> </span>FMI, contact Christine
Canty Brooks at </span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:ccantybrooks@namimaine.org"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">ccantybrooks@namimaine.org</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> or
622-5767.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoSubtitle" style="text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoSubtitle" style="text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.13.10 <b
style=""><u>Ellsworth</u></b>
2:00pm-4:00pm:<span style=""> </span>The Next Step’s annual
Chocolate Fest and Silent Auction to be held in the new cafeteria at
the
Ellsworth Middle School.<span style=""> </span>All the
chocolate and desserts you can eat plus some great items for silent
auction,
the Fletcher’s Landing Philharmonic providing music.<span style=""> </span>All
to benefit victims of domestic abuse here
in Hancock and Washington Counties.<span style=""> </span>FMI,
call <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoSubtitle" style="text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoSubtitle" style="text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.13.10 <b
style=""><u>Milbridge</u></b>
8:00am-3:00pm:<span style=""> </span>“FDIC Money Smart class”
offered free by Washington Hancock Community Agency, at the Corner of
Maple
& Main Streets, Milbridge.<span style=""> </span>Would
you like to gain control over your financial situation and improve your
quality
of life?<span style=""> </span>Sign up or FMI, contact Denise
York 546-7544 x 3349.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.15.10 <b
style=""><u>Milbridge</u></b> 6:00pm:<span style=""> </span>“Fighting
Healthcare Costs:<span style=""> </span>Free and Reduced Rate
Medications” presented
at Women’s Health Resource Library.<span style="">
</span>FREE, but advance registration required.<span style="">
</span>Call 546-7677 or </span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.whrl.org"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.whrl.org</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> FMI.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.15-19.10
<b style=""><u>Belfast</u></b>:<span style=""> </span>“Mediation:<span
style="">
</span>Premises, Practices & Policies” training, Hutchinson Center,
Belfast.<span style=""> </span>FMI, call 338-8000 to register.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<u><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Broadway;"><o:p></o:p></span></u>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.15.10 <b
style=""><u>TELEPHONE</u></b> 8:30pm EST:<span style=""> </span>“Consciously
Parenting” Group Support” Q&A
call for anyone who would like some extra support.<span style=""> </span>These
calls are free for CP members and
$5/call for non-members.<span style=""> </span>FMI, </span><a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.consciouslyparenting.com"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.consciouslyparenting.com</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
Instructor:<span style=""> </span>Rebecca Thompson, MS, MFT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<div style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 1pt 4pt;">
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style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in; text-align: justify;"><b
style=""><i style=""><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">NEW:</span></i></b><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span
style=""> </span><span style="color: rgb(8, 8, 8);">2.16.10 <b
style=""><u>Sullivan</u></b> 10:00am-11:30am (4
weeks):<span style=""> </span>Hancock County Children’s
Council presents a new weekly “Mommy and ME” weekly group for Moms and
their
babies (newborn to one year) at the Sullivan Town Office, US Route 1,
Sullivan.<span style=""> </span>Facilitated by Jennifer Broughton,
RN,
Downeast Health Services Maternal & Child Health program, come meet
other
mothers (first-time or experienced) and their babies for 4 weeks of
weekly fun
and tips to develop healthy strong bonds between you and your new baby.<span
style=""> </span>FMI, call Candy at 667-5304 ext. 261 to
register for this FREE activity.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.16.10 <b
style=""><u>Waldo</u></b> (5 Tuesdays):<span style=""> </span>“Strengthening
Your Facilitation Skills,
Level 1 Training will be offered at the University of Maine Cooperative
Extension, Route 137, Waldo.<span style=""> </span>$100
includes resource notebook.<span style=""> </span>Limited to
15 participants.<span style=""> </span>This training series is
designed to help local citizens learn how to get work done more
effectively and
efficiently in group meetings.<span style=""> </span>Also
available on Thursday mornings (see 2.18.10 below).<span style=""> </span>FMI,
call 1-800-287-1426 or </span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.umext.maine.edu/Waldo/comdev/SYFS1"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.umext.maine.edu/Waldo/comdev/SYFS1</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.17.10 <b
style=""><u>Ellsworth</u></b> 10:00am-12noon (4
Wednesdays):<span style=""> </span>“Self-Esteem” presented at
Hancock County Higher Education Center, 248 State Street, Suite 1,
Ellsworth.<span style=""> </span>This FREE 4-session class
will give you the tools to understand what self-esteem is, cultivate
positive
thoughts and feelings, build self-confidence and consider how your
self-esteem
might be impacting your career goals.<span style="">
</span>FMI & registration, call 667-1834.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.17.10 <b
style=""><u>Belfast</u></b>:<span style=""> </span>NAMI Peer-to-Peer
classes are planned in
coordination with Mid Coast Mental Health.<span style="">
</span>Contact Bunny (236-6878) FMI and to register.<span style=""> </span>FMI,
contact Christine Canty Brooks at </span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:ccantybrooks@namimaine.org"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">ccantybrooks@namimaine.org</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> or
622-5767.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.18.10 <b
style=""><u>Waldo</u></b> (5 Thursdays)
9:00am-1:00pm:<span style=""> </span>“Strengthening Your
Facilitation Skills, Level 1 Training will be offered at the University
of
Maine Cooperative Extension, Route 137, Waldo.<span style="">
</span>$100 includes resource notebook.<span style="">
</span>Limited to 15 participants.<span style=""> </span>This
training series is designed to help local citizens learn how to get
work done
more effectively and efficiently in group meetings.<span style=""> </span>Also
available on Tuesdays (see 2.16.10
above).<span style=""> </span>FMI, call 1-800-287-1426 or </span><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.umext.maine.edu/Waldo/comdev/SYFS1"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.umext.maine.edu/Waldo/comdev/SYFS1</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size: 4pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.18.10 <b
style=""><u>Sedgwick</u></b> 6:00pm-8:00pm:<span style=""> </span>“Eco-Healthy
Child Care” at Sedgwick
Elementary School.<span style=""> </span>This training will
help providers and parents become aware of potential environmental
risks and
support simple choices that benefit the health and well-being of
children.<span style=""> </span>FREE.<span style=""> </span></span><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">FMI:<span
style=""> </span>contact Joy Crockett, 667-2467<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: black;">2.19.10
<b style=""><u>Ellsworth</u></b>:<span style=""> </span>“Give Kids a
Smile®” event at Downeast Health
Services, Maine Coast Community Dental Clinic, </span><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">52
Christian
Ridge Road, Ellsworth.<span style=""> </span>On this special
day, we will be providing 60 uninsured children with free x-rays,
exams, and
cleanings.<span style=""> </span>To be eligible for this
event, children must be between the age of 1 and 13 with no form of
dental
insurance.<span style=""> </span>Call 667-0293 to reserve a
spot.<span style=""> </span></span><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.22.10 <b
style=""><u>Ellsworth</u></b> 6:00pm-8:00pm:<span style=""> </span>“Keeping
Our Mind Sharp As We Age” presented
by Sally Smith at Ellsworth High School. Does everyone forget more as
we grow
older?<span style=""> </span>What are specific strategies for
keeping our mind sharp as we age?.<span style=""> </span>The
program will provide tips for keeping our minds sharp and will also
explain
when memory loss can be the symptom of a more serious condition.<span
style=""> </span>If you cannot attend, please call the
Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-660-2871 FMI. Call Ellsworth Adult
Education
667-6499 or Register online for FREE workshop, </span><a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.ellsworth.maineadulted.org"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.ellsworth.maineadulted.org</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.23.10 <b
style=""><u>Searsport</u></b>
5:30pm-7:30pm:<span style=""> </span>“Making Peace with
Conflict:<span style=""> </span>Weathering the Storm”
presented by Donna DeWitt, Maine Parent Federation at Head Start, 3
Back
Searsport Road, Searsport.<span style=""> </span>This workshop
provides an opportunity to view conflict resolution from the eye (or
calm
center) of a hurricane and leave with strategies that can help you in
weathering the storm.<span style=""> </span>FMI &
registration, call 1-800-264-9224 or website at </span><a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.gearparentnetwork.com"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.gearparentnetwork.com</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">.<span
style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.25.10 <b
style=""><u>Machias</u></b>
6:00pm-8:00pm:<span style=""> </span>“Recognizing and Dealing
with Bullying Behaviors”, presented by Linda Levesque at the Machias
High
School.<span style=""> </span>A discussion about
characteristics of bullies and victims and actions parents can take to
help
reduce bullying.<span style=""> </span>Pre-registration is
required by contacting Denise York 546-7544 x 3349 or </span><a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:dyork@whcacap.org"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">dyork@whcacap.org</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">.<span
style=""> </span>This is 2<sup>nd</sup> in a series of 4
workshops for parents of young children, sponsored by Washington County
Council
to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect, a program of WHCA.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.25.10 <b
style=""><u>Ellsworth</u></b> 9:30am-10:30am:<span style=""> </span>Special
Children’s Friends monthly Saturday
support group for parents / grandparents / guardians of kids with
autism
facilitated by SCF case managers.<span style=""> </span>FMI,
call 667-2430.<br>
</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span
style=""> </span></span><span
style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color: black;">3.08.10
<b style=""><u>Ellsworth</u></b>
5:00pm-7:00pm (4 Mondays):<span style=""> </span></span><b style=""><i
style="">“Connection
Parenting”:</i></b><span style=""> </span>The Hancock County
Children’s Council and Parents Are Teachers Too, programs of Downeast
Health
Services Inc., will be presenting a 4-week series in March.<span
style=""> </span>This series is for parents and other
caregivers of pre-school and school-age children.<span style=""> </span>Cathy
Jacobs, Parents Are Teachers Too, will
lead this series of classes on learning parenting practices which
develop
strong, healthy bonds between parents and children.<span style=""> </span><span
style="">This
series is based on Pam Leo’s book of the same name, “Connection
Parenting”.<span style=""> </span>To register & FMI,
please call Candy at 667-5304 x 261<o:p></o:p></span></font>
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style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Big
Brothers Big
Sisters of Eastern Maine are gearing up again for their annual Bowl for
Kids
Sake event.<span style=""> </span></span><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">FMI, phone
at
667-5304 or 800-492-5550<span style=""> or see their
website: </span></span><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.downeastmentor.org"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: windowtext;">www.downeastmentor.org</span></a><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">.<span
style=""> </span></span><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. We’ll
send your “team captain”
information, and enough pledge sheets for all your team members.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in; text-indent: 0.25in;"><b
style=""><u><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Bangor<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">March 17,
2010
6:00pm-8:00pm Corporate Happy Hour Bowl @ Family Fun Lanes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">March 20,
2010
9:00am-3:00pm Community Day Bowl @ Family Fun Lanes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in; text-indent: 0.25in;"><b
style=""><u><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Ellsworth<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">March 24,
2010
5:00pm-7:00pm Corporate Happy Hour Bowl @ Eastward Lanes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="border: medium none ; padding: 0in; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">March 27,
2010
9:00am-4:00pm Community Day Bowl @ Eastward Lanes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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