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SUMMARY:Dehydrating Fruits and Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstrations on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This series will take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and includes a discussion and demonstration of research-based preserving methods like canning\, freezing\, dehydrating\, and fermenting. Participants will receive Zoom information after registering.  Register here: https://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/food-preservation/food-preservation-webinar-series/
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/dehydrating-fruits-and-vegetables/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T140000
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CREATED:20200916T170847Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual "Walk-In" Nutrition Tips for Parents & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about virtual nutrition education opportunities?\nHave a specific nutrition or cooking topic you would like to learn more about?\n\nJoin Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Community Education Assistant\, Rita Stephenson\, on Wednesdays\, beginning September 23\, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Zoom! \nComplete the registration form and you will be sent information to access Zoom. \nYou do not need to attend the whole hour.  Join in and leave when it’s convenient for you.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-walk-in-nutrition-tips-for-parents-caregivers/2020-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T153000
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SUMMARY:Maine 4-H Virtual Teen Science Café Session
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering “virtual” science cafés! Come hang out for a bit\, chat with a UMaine scientist\, and learn about their work. It’s free!  \nJoin us each Thursday where you will meet scientists\, learn about how they ended up at UMaine and how they became involved in their work/research\, and participate in informal discussions. So\, sign up and learn some cool science! \nOctober 1- Sonia Naderi\, UMaine Electrical Engineering Ph.D. candidate\, whose research focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence in wireless networks to enable widespread environmental monitoring. The October 1 session is also part of Maine Impact Week\, intended to provide an opportunity for the public to gain awareness about the latest efforts by Maine’s research university in contributing to the social and economic advancement of Maine and beyond. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/maine-4-h-virtual-teen-science-cafe-session/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201107
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
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SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-10-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
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SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, self-paced\, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. “Eating Your Way” includes information on nutrition\, simple cooking demonstrations\, and child-friendly nutrition resources. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200922T185021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T185424Z
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SUMMARY:4-H Volunteer Sessions for Fall
DESCRIPTION:With the start of the new 4-H year just around the corner\, Maine 4-H is excited to offer some virtual learning opportunities for 4-H volunteers! Whether you are a club volunteer who has worked with a group of youth for a number of years\, or a newly enrolled volunteer trying to decide how you can get involved\, the Maine 4-H program has something for you. Register to join us for one\, two or all three virtual sessions to learn how you can work with 4-H youth this year. \nSessions:\nTaking 4-H Outdoors\nLed by Brittany Foster and Jen Lobley \nJoin us for an interactive virtual session that explores how to get your 4-H members outdoors. Learn both the benefits of taking youth outside and a simple process to help you plan out an outdoor experience for 4-Hers. Resources and activity ideas are included. \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, September 25\, 2020\, 10:00-11:00 a.m. OR  Monday\, September 28\, 2020\, 7:00 -8:00 p.m. \n\nVirtual 4-H Special Interest Clubs – What’s All the Hype? \nLed by Sarah Sparks\, Greg Kranich\, and Jen Lobley \nNot quite ready to hold in-person meetings with youth during this time of COVID? Have something you have thought about sharing with youth and weren’t quite sure how to find the time to travel\, get them together\, or even where to start? Join us for a session to learn how you can offer a short-term virtual experience for youth. Hear from 4-H staff members\, Sarah and Greg who offered a virtual club this summer for 6 weeks to learn tips and tricks for facilitating a fun 4-H project via Zoom. \nMaximum attendees: 16  \nWhen:  Friday\, October 2\, 2020\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. OR  Monday\, October 5\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m. \n\nWhen Your 4-H Club Can’t Meet in Person…GO VIRTUAL!\nLed by Jen Lobley  \nYou just got the letter that says Maine 4-H clubs can meet in-person\, but the checklist of do’s and don’t’s is mindboggling! Join us to hear how 4-H club leaders are moving their club meetings to Zoom and meeting virtually. Does it work? Can you do it if you don’t consider yourself tech-savvy? Will the youth attend? \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, October 9\, 2020\, 2:00-3:00 p.m. OR Tuesday\, October 13\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-volunteer-sessions-for-fall/2020-10-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200922T185021Z
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SUMMARY:4-H Volunteer Sessions for Fall
DESCRIPTION:With the start of the new 4-H year just around the corner\, Maine 4-H is excited to offer some virtual learning opportunities for 4-H volunteers! Whether you are a club volunteer who has worked with a group of youth for a number of years\, or a newly enrolled volunteer trying to decide how you can get involved\, the Maine 4-H program has something for you. Register to join us for one\, two or all three virtual sessions to learn how you can work with 4-H youth this year. \nSessions:\nTaking 4-H Outdoors\nLed by Brittany Foster and Jen Lobley \nJoin us for an interactive virtual session that explores how to get your 4-H members outdoors. Learn both the benefits of taking youth outside and a simple process to help you plan out an outdoor experience for 4-Hers. Resources and activity ideas are included. \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, September 25\, 2020\, 10:00-11:00 a.m. OR  Monday\, September 28\, 2020\, 7:00 -8:00 p.m. \n\nVirtual 4-H Special Interest Clubs – What’s All the Hype? \nLed by Sarah Sparks\, Greg Kranich\, and Jen Lobley \nNot quite ready to hold in-person meetings with youth during this time of COVID? Have something you have thought about sharing with youth and weren’t quite sure how to find the time to travel\, get them together\, or even where to start? Join us for a session to learn how you can offer a short-term virtual experience for youth. Hear from 4-H staff members\, Sarah and Greg who offered a virtual club this summer for 6 weeks to learn tips and tricks for facilitating a fun 4-H project via Zoom. \nMaximum attendees: 16  \nWhen:  Friday\, October 2\, 2020\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. OR  Monday\, October 5\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m. \n\nWhen Your 4-H Club Can’t Meet in Person…GO VIRTUAL!\nLed by Jen Lobley  \nYou just got the letter that says Maine 4-H clubs can meet in-person\, but the checklist of do’s and don’t’s is mindboggling! Join us to hear how 4-H club leaders are moving their club meetings to Zoom and meeting virtually. Does it work? Can you do it if you don’t consider yourself tech-savvy? Will the youth attend? \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, October 9\, 2020\, 2:00-3:00 p.m. OR Tuesday\, October 13\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-volunteer-sessions-for-fall/2020-10-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T144500
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200925T141116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T141116Z
UID:10001935-1601992800-1601995500@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Winter Storage: Food Preservation Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstrations on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This series will take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and includes a discussion and demonstration of research-based preserving methods like canning\, freezing\, dehydrating\, and fermenting. Participants will receive Zoom information after registering. \nDate: October 6\, 2020\nTopic: Winter Storage\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/winter-storage-food-preservation-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200915T125843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T125843Z
UID:10001450-1602072000-1602075600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Planning Your Backyard Orchard
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will offer a webinar on planning for backyard fruit trees noon–1 p.m. Oct. 7. \n“Planning Your Backyard Orchard” will explore selecting planting sites\, deciding on rootstocks and tree size\, choosing and sourcing varieties\, site preparation and best planting practices\, and caring for young fruit trees. The MOFGA agricultural specialist for Down East Maine\, C.J. Walke\, will lead the webinar. \nRegistration is required; a $5 donation is optional. Register on the event webpage to attend live or receive a link to the recording. This session is the second in a six-part fall gardening webinar series offered every other Wednesday through mid-December. \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Pamela Hargest\, 207.781.6099; pamela.hargest@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/planning-your-backyard-orchard/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200916T170847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T172154Z
UID:10001453-1602075600-1602079200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual "Walk-In" Nutrition Tips for Parents & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about virtual nutrition education opportunities?\nHave a specific nutrition or cooking topic you would like to learn more about?\n\nJoin Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Community Education Assistant\, Rita Stephenson\, on Wednesdays\, beginning September 23\, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Zoom! \nComplete the registration form and you will be sent information to access Zoom. \nYou do not need to attend the whole hour.  Join in and leave when it’s convenient for you.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-walk-in-nutrition-tips-for-parents-caregivers/2020-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201114
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001758-1602201600-1605308399@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-10-09/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001541-1602230400-1602262800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, self-paced\, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. “Eating Your Way” includes information on nutrition\, simple cooking demonstrations\, and child-friendly nutrition resources. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200922T185021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T185424Z
UID:10001952-1602252000-1602255600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Volunteer Sessions for Fall
DESCRIPTION:With the start of the new 4-H year just around the corner\, Maine 4-H is excited to offer some virtual learning opportunities for 4-H volunteers! Whether you are a club volunteer who has worked with a group of youth for a number of years\, or a newly enrolled volunteer trying to decide how you can get involved\, the Maine 4-H program has something for you. Register to join us for one\, two or all three virtual sessions to learn how you can work with 4-H youth this year. \nSessions:\nTaking 4-H Outdoors\nLed by Brittany Foster and Jen Lobley \nJoin us for an interactive virtual session that explores how to get your 4-H members outdoors. Learn both the benefits of taking youth outside and a simple process to help you plan out an outdoor experience for 4-Hers. Resources and activity ideas are included. \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, September 25\, 2020\, 10:00-11:00 a.m. OR  Monday\, September 28\, 2020\, 7:00 -8:00 p.m. \n\nVirtual 4-H Special Interest Clubs – What’s All the Hype? \nLed by Sarah Sparks\, Greg Kranich\, and Jen Lobley \nNot quite ready to hold in-person meetings with youth during this time of COVID? Have something you have thought about sharing with youth and weren’t quite sure how to find the time to travel\, get them together\, or even where to start? Join us for a session to learn how you can offer a short-term virtual experience for youth. Hear from 4-H staff members\, Sarah and Greg who offered a virtual club this summer for 6 weeks to learn tips and tricks for facilitating a fun 4-H project via Zoom. \nMaximum attendees: 16  \nWhen:  Friday\, October 2\, 2020\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. OR  Monday\, October 5\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m. \n\nWhen Your 4-H Club Can’t Meet in Person…GO VIRTUAL!\nLed by Jen Lobley  \nYou just got the letter that says Maine 4-H clubs can meet in-person\, but the checklist of do’s and don’t’s is mindboggling! Join us to hear how 4-H club leaders are moving their club meetings to Zoom and meeting virtually. Does it work? Can you do it if you don’t consider yourself tech-savvy? Will the youth attend? \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, October 9\, 2020\, 2:00-3:00 p.m. OR Tuesday\, October 13\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-volunteer-sessions-for-fall/2020-10-09/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T144500
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200925T141341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T141341Z
UID:10001936-1602597600-1602600300@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Storing Maine Grains and Repackaging Bulk Items: Food Preservation Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstrations on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This series will take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and includes a discussion and demonstration of research-based preserving methods like canning\, freezing\, dehydrating\, and fermenting. Participants will receive Zoom information after registering. \nDate: October 13\, 2020\nTopic: Storing Maine Grains and Repackaging Bulk Items\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/storing-maine-grains-and-repackaging-bulk-items-food-preservation-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200922T185021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T185424Z
UID:10001953-1602615600-1602619200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Volunteer Sessions for Fall
DESCRIPTION:With the start of the new 4-H year just around the corner\, Maine 4-H is excited to offer some virtual learning opportunities for 4-H volunteers! Whether you are a club volunteer who has worked with a group of youth for a number of years\, or a newly enrolled volunteer trying to decide how you can get involved\, the Maine 4-H program has something for you. Register to join us for one\, two or all three virtual sessions to learn how you can work with 4-H youth this year. \nSessions:\nTaking 4-H Outdoors\nLed by Brittany Foster and Jen Lobley \nJoin us for an interactive virtual session that explores how to get your 4-H members outdoors. Learn both the benefits of taking youth outside and a simple process to help you plan out an outdoor experience for 4-Hers. Resources and activity ideas are included. \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, September 25\, 2020\, 10:00-11:00 a.m. OR  Monday\, September 28\, 2020\, 7:00 -8:00 p.m. \n\nVirtual 4-H Special Interest Clubs – What’s All the Hype? \nLed by Sarah Sparks\, Greg Kranich\, and Jen Lobley \nNot quite ready to hold in-person meetings with youth during this time of COVID? Have something you have thought about sharing with youth and weren’t quite sure how to find the time to travel\, get them together\, or even where to start? Join us for a session to learn how you can offer a short-term virtual experience for youth. Hear from 4-H staff members\, Sarah and Greg who offered a virtual club this summer for 6 weeks to learn tips and tricks for facilitating a fun 4-H project via Zoom. \nMaximum attendees: 16  \nWhen:  Friday\, October 2\, 2020\, 12:00-1:00 p.m. OR  Monday\, October 5\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m. \n\nWhen Your 4-H Club Can’t Meet in Person…GO VIRTUAL!\nLed by Jen Lobley  \nYou just got the letter that says Maine 4-H clubs can meet in-person\, but the checklist of do’s and don’t’s is mindboggling! Join us to hear how 4-H club leaders are moving their club meetings to Zoom and meeting virtually. Does it work? Can you do it if you don’t consider yourself tech-savvy? Will the youth attend? \nMaximum attendees: 20 \nWhen:  Friday\, October 9\, 2020\, 2:00-3:00 p.m. OR Tuesday\, October 13\, 2020\, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-volunteer-sessions-for-fall/2020-10-13/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200916T170847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T172154Z
UID:10001454-1602680400-1602684000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual "Walk-In" Nutrition Tips for Parents & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about virtual nutrition education opportunities?\nHave a specific nutrition or cooking topic you would like to learn more about?\n\nJoin Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Community Education Assistant\, Rita Stephenson\, on Wednesdays\, beginning September 23\, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Zoom! \nComplete the registration form and you will be sent information to access Zoom. \nYou do not need to attend the whole hour.  Join in and leave when it’s convenient for you.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-walk-in-nutrition-tips-for-parents-caregivers/2020-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20201005T143155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T143155Z
UID:10001940-1602702000-1602705600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Educational Update for the Agricultural Industry – Online Zoom Course
DESCRIPTION:A one-hour Zoom meeting will be held on Wednesday 14 October 2020 from 7 to 8 pm\, consisting of two half-hour presentations. The two topics are: Navigating the Label Regulatory Requirements for Soil Fumigation (by Keith Brown of the MBPC)\, and Dickeya in the Maine Potato Industry (by Steve Johnson\, University of Maine Cooperative Extension). \nOne MBPC recertification credit has been approved for this meeting. In order to receive the MBPC credit\, a 15-question test will have to be passed with a score of at least 80%. Those signed up by noon of the day of the event will receive the link for the test before the presentation. Late sign ups will get it after the event. Only those that signed up for the presentation will be able to get MBPC credit. \nPreregistration is required. A Zoom link and passcode will be sent to participants prior to the training. \n1 CCA credit has been approved for this meeting.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/educational-update-for-the-agricultural-industry-online-zoom-course/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201121
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001759-1602806400-1605913199@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-10-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001542-1602835200-1602867600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, self-paced\, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. “Eating Your Way” includes information on nutrition\, simple cooking demonstrations\, and child-friendly nutrition resources. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20201006T125055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T125055Z
UID:10001941-1603195200-1603200600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Small Food Processor Preparedness Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) – regulatory compliance\, document development\, business continuity webinar
DESCRIPTION:If you are a small-scale food producer\, there is required documentation you will need to complete to be compliant with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The requirements include documentation of your size exemption as a “qualified facility” and various food safety programs. This workshop is intended for small (< $1 million in sales/year) food entrepreneurs and small food businesses\, farm market managers\, and directors of shared-use kitchens. This webinar is an opportunity for processors to develop their food safety plans and records with coaching from instructors. Participants are encouraged to bring questions about their existing documentation if they have it. Attendees should leave with completed or nearly completed food safety documentation for size exemptions\, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)\, and next steps for Preventive Control Plans or Scheduled Processes\, as relevant. \nThe course is hosted by Drs. Jason Bolton and Robson Machado from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. They will be joined by Dr. Abby Snyder\, Assistant Professor at Cornell University\, who will discuss FSMA compliance\, size-based exemptions\, and size-sensitive food safety practices to launch and sustain businesses in the longterm\, including highlights about dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. \nThe webinar will be 90 minutes and consist of the following:\n\nOverview of regulations relevant to small food businesses: cottage food\, acidified foods\, and size-based exemptions from the Preventive Controls Rule of FSMA\nA brief training on GMPs and discussion of GMP training requirements and documentation of training for food business employees\nExamples of required and optional document templates to support employee training\, qualified exemption status\, and critical factor monitoring\nA round-table discussion among the webinar hosts\n\nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Theresa Tilton at 207.942.7396 or 1.800.287.1485 (in Maine) or theresa.tilton@maine.edu. \nThis course is made possible through a grant supported by the USDA.\nA $20 donation is recommended to support University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H youth development.\nWhen you attend you will receive a copy of the presentation lecture in a video and pdf format.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/small-food-processor-preparedness-food-safety-modernization-act-fsma-regulatory-compliance-document-development-business-continuity-webinar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T144500
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200925T141557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T141557Z
UID:10001937-1603202400-1603205100@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Pressure Canning Meats: Food Preservation Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstrations on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This series will take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and includes a discussion and demonstration of research-based preserving methods like canning\, freezing\, dehydrating\, and fermenting. Participants will receive Zoom information after registering. \nDate: October 20\, 2020\nTopic: Pressure Canning Meats\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/pressure-canning-meats-food-preservation-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200916T170847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T172154Z
UID:10001455-1603285200-1603288800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual "Walk-In" Nutrition Tips for Parents & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about virtual nutrition education opportunities?\nHave a specific nutrition or cooking topic you would like to learn more about?\n\nJoin Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Community Education Assistant\, Rita Stephenson\, on Wednesdays\, beginning September 23\, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Zoom! \nComplete the registration form and you will be sent information to access Zoom. \nYou do not need to attend the whole hour.  Join in and leave when it’s convenient for you.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-walk-in-nutrition-tips-for-parents-caregivers/2020-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201128
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001760-1603411200-1606517999@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-10-23/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001543-1603440000-1603472400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, self-paced\, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. “Eating Your Way” includes information on nutrition\, simple cooking demonstrations\, and child-friendly nutrition resources. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200925T140643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T140643Z
UID:10001945-1603447200-1603454400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Maine Hunger Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Join students and staff from colleges across Maine via Zoom to: \n\nExplore best practices for campuses to address student food insecurity and responses during Covid-19\nLearn the results of a state-wide Maine college student food and housing insecurity survey\nLearn of food preservation resources and techniques\nApply for $500 Food Insecurity Mini-Grants to build action-oriented programs on your campus\n\nRegistration Required\nResults of a Maine college student food and housing insecurity research analysis will be the primary focus of a live-streamed Maine Hunger Dialogue webinar on October 23\, 2020\, from 10:00 – Noon. In addition\, speakers will address best practices for campuses addressing student food insecurity during Covid-19 and beyond; food preservation practices; a photo collage on the importance of food for community/cultural/social survival; and the announcement of a $500 Grants focused on campus food insecurity eligible to Maine college students and staff\, who participate in the webinar.  \nThe first Maine Hunger Dialogue was held at the University of Maine in Orono in 2014. Since then more than 400 Maine college students\, faculty\, and staff have come together to learn about food insecurity in Maine and across the country and global community. Through generous sponsorship of our grant program\, we have funded 51 $500 grants to help students address action-oriented programs and projects back on their home campuses. In 2019 Maine hosted the Universities Fighting World Hunger Summit attended by over 500 students\, faculty\, and staff from throughout the world. This year we are back in a webinar format\, and will focus on the important issue of Maine college student food and housing insecurity and how it impacts a student’s ability to succeed and stay in school.  \nThe Maine Hunger Dialogue will also be live-streamed on YouTube and will be recorded for those who can not participate live.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/maine-hunger-dialogue/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T144500
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20200925T141755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T141755Z
UID:10001938-1603807200-1603809900@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Preserving Cranberries: Food Preservation Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine Extension food preservation staff for a lively discussion and demonstrations on how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. This series will take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom and includes a discussion and demonstration of research-based preserving methods like canning\, freezing\, dehydrating\, and fermenting. Participants will receive Zoom information after registering. \nDate: October 27\, 2020\nTopic: Preserving Cranberries\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/preserving-cranberries-food-preservation-webinar-series/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044944
CREATED:20201007T134404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T134534Z
UID:10001456-1603962000-1603965600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Break: 4-Week Series for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays: October 29\, November 5\, 12\, and 19\, 2020\n9:00 – 10:00 AM\nFree on Zoom\nBring your coffee or tea and join us at 9:00 AM with host Alicia Greenlaw for a coffee break. Whether you stay for 20 minutes or 60\, this time will be an opportunity to connect with other parents from across Maine to ask questions and focus on timely topics. \nRegistration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.\nIf you need technical assistance\, please contact Michele Lodgek at michele.lodgek@maine.edu or 207.949-4057.\n \n\n\nSessions Include: \n Oct 29\, 2020 – Mindfulness for Parents \n November 5\, 2020 – Diversifying Your Children’s Library \n November 12\, 2020 – Co-Parenting and COVID \n November 19\, 2020 – Preparing for the Holiday Season in 2020
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-coffee-break-4-week-series-for-parents-and-caregivers-of-young-children/2020-10-29/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201205
DTSTAMP:20260530T044945
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001761-1604016000-1607122799@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:FREE Self-paced Online Course \nParents and caregivers\, learn healthy cooking and eating tips for you and your family at your own speed with three self-paced\, online sessions. \nEach session will include: \n\nInformation on two or three nutrition & healthy lifestyle topics\nA simple cooking demonstration\nResources for kids in the kitchen\n\nUpon completion of all three sessions\, participants will receive a gift bag available for pick-up at the Washington County Cooperative Extension which includes the following items: \n\nShopping bag\nCookbook\nMeasuring cups\nMeasuring spoons\nCutting board\nGrocery pad\nMeat and refrigerator thermometers\nSafe cooking temperature magnet\nWater bottle\nVegetable peeler/brush\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rita Stephenson\, rita.stephenson@maine.edu. \n\n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-nutrition-series/2020-10-30/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044945
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001544-1604044800-1604077200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Your Way Online\, Three-part Nutrition Series
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free\, self-paced\, three-part online nutrition series for Washington County parents and adults with children living at home. “Eating Your Way” includes information on nutrition\, simple cooking demonstrations\, and child-friendly nutrition resources. \n\nOn completion of the series\, participants will receive a gift bag including a cookbook and relevant cooking utensils available for pick-up at the UMaine Extension Washington County office.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-your-way-online-three-part-nutrition-series/2020-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T044945
CREATED:20201021T185125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T185209Z
UID:10001460-1604491200-1604494800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Gardening Series: Backyard Composting
DESCRIPTION:Home composting is fun and easy if you understand the basic principles and concepts.\nComposting reduces organic material entering the waste stream and provides a great soil amendment. Join UMaine Extension Educator Mark Hutchinson for this webinar to learn about best practices for managing a successful backyard compost pile! \nInstructor: Mark Hutchinson\, UMaine Extension Educator \nCo-sponsor: The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA\, www.mofga.org)\, formed in 1971\, is the oldest and largest state organic organization in the country. The organization aims to educate about and advocate for organic agriculture\, illuminating its interdependence with a healthy environment\, local food production\, and thriving communities.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/fall-gardening-series-backyard-composting/
CATEGORIES:Home and Garden
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