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SUMMARY:Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 21\, 2026\n6–7 p.m.\nOnline via Zoom\n Register Online \nCallie Foster and with leader Jean Sloat of the 4-H Wild Mustangs horse club\nInterested in becoming a 4-H volunteer? Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey is a free\, one-hour virtual session for people who want to learn more about getting involved with 4-H. \nParticipants will learn what makes 4-H unique\, how volunteers can help young people thrive and what volunteer roles may fit their interests and schedules. The session is intended for individuals who are not currently enrolled 4-H volunteers. No previous experience is required. \nThe session will be led by Jen Lobley\, Extension Educator for Volunteer Development. \nRegistration is required and closes at 8 p.m. Oct. 20. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants\, with a waitlist available if the session reaches capacity. \n\nIf reasonable accommodation is needed\, please contact Tara Wood\, 207.255.3345\, tara.a.wood@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/event/start-your-4-h-volunteer-journey/
LOCATION:Online\, ME\, United States
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SUMMARY:More Gifts from the Kitchen Demonstration - Augusta
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 9\, 2026\n3–4 p.m.\nLithgow Public Library\n45 Winthrop Street\, Augusta\, Maine\nCost: Free (no registration required) \nHomemade food gifts can offer a personal way to celebrate the holiday season. University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer More Gifts from the Kitchen Demonstration from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 9\, at Lithgow Public Library in Augusta. \nUMaine Extension Food Systems Professional Kate McCarty and Master Food Preserver Volunteer Kevin Dawson will demonstrate cost-effective ideas for making holiday food gifts. Topics will include food safety when giving food as gifts and ways to use Maine foods in preserved foods and soup and baking mixes. Participants will receive samples of demonstrated recipes. \nNo previous experience is required. No registration is required. \nFor questions about the event\, contact Kellie Dudley at Kellie.Dudley@lithgowlibrary.org or 207.626.2415. \nIf reasonable accommodation is needed\, please contact Kellie Dudley\, 207.626.2415\, Kellie.Dudley@lithgowlibrary.org.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/event/more-gifts-from-the-kitchen-demonstration/
LOCATION:Lithgow Public Library\, 45 Winthrop Street\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tick and Mosquito Pesticide Applicator Training
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026\n1:00–4:00 p.m.\nOnline via Zoom\nCost: $30 \n Register Online \nUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer Tick and Mosquito Pesticide Applicator Training on Tuesday\, Nov. 17\, from 1 to 4 p.m. via Zoom. \nThis virtual training covers tick and mosquito biology and management\, common pesticide applicator violations and sprayer calibration. It is intended primarily for licensed pesticide applicators\, particularly those certified in Categories 7E or 8. Other pesticide applicators and members of the public are also welcome. \nParticipants seeking pesticide applicator recertification credit can earn three credits by attending the program and passing a brief quiz afterward. \nAgenda\n1 p.m. | Common Applicator Violations\nJosé Gayoso\, manager of compliance\, Maine Board of Pesticides Control \n1:30 p.m. | Sprayer Calibration\nAlexander Peacock\, director\, Maine Board of Pesticides Control \n2 p.m. | Tick Ecology and Management in Maine\nGriffin Dill\, Tick Lab director\, UMaine Extension \n3 p.m. | Beyond the Bite: Understanding Mosquitoes for Better Pest Management\nErin Allen\, applied entomology and IPM technician\, and Hillary Peterson\, IPM specialist and entomologist\, Maine Department of Agriculture\, Conservation and Forestry \nRegistration\nThe registration fee is $30. Registration is required and closes on November 17. Participation is limited to 200 people\, and a waitlist will be available if capacity is reached. Participants will receive the meeting information in their registration confirmation email. \nRefunds are available until November 16\, 2026. \nContact\nFor questions about the training\, contact Kerry Bernard at 207.581.3884 or kerry.bernard@maine.edu. \nIf reasonable accommodation is needed\, please contact Kerry Bernard\, 207.581.3884\, kerry.bernard@maine.edu.
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