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Cooking Matters for Parents in Machias

UMaine Extension Washington County 116 O'Brien Avenue, Machias, ME, United States

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Programs are free to income-eligible adults with children and who are eligible for programs such as SNAP, WIC, or HeadStart. Cooking Matters offers hands-on lessons covering meal preparation, grocery shopping, food budgeting, and nutrition. Participants practice basic food skills, such as reading ingredient labels and making a healthy meal […]

Dining with Diabetes Downeast – Cherryfield

Maine Sea Coast Mission - Weald Bethel Community Center Weald Bethel Lane, Cherryfield, Maine

A Program for People with Diabetes and Their Families This free program complements medical care by teaching people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, and their family members and caregivers what they can do to help control blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol. UMaine Extension registered dietitian and nutritionist Alan Majka will provide presentations, lead discussions and demonstrate preparation […]

Family Gifts from the Kitchen

Porter Memorial Library Court Street, Machias, Maine

Families are invited to make edible gifts to give over the holidays and learn some healthy eating tips. Jars, ingredients, and samples will be provided. Mixes will include: Oatmeal Raisin Muffins, Alphabet Soup, and Homemade Granola. Families who attend all three sessions (Tuesdays, Dec. 3, 10 &17) will receive a gift bag on the last day. Children must […]

Eating Well for Families- Online Series

Do you want to learn how to live healthier for you and your family from the comfort of your home?  University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Washington County CAN Prevention Council will offer a free five-session nutrition education program to parents and guardians beginning April 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., using ZOOM, a […]

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Cooperative Extension in Washington County
University of Maine Machias Campus: O'Brien House, 116 O'Brien Avenue Machias, Maine 04654
Tel: 207.255.3345 or 1.800.287.1542 (in Maine) Fax: extension.washington@maine.edu
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