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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T130000
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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/2020-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201128
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
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/2020-10-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20200925T140643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T140643Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T144500
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20200925T141755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T141755Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
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:20260530T110904
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
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/2020-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20200925T140317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T140317Z
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SUMMARY:Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training – Online/Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is offered in collaboration with our partners Department of Agriculture\, Conservation and Forestry and AgMatters LLC. \nWho Should Attend\nFruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety\, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule\, farm food safety best practices\, and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires “At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.” \nWhat to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course\nThe trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules: \n\nIntroduction to Produce Safety\nWorker Health\, Hygiene\, and Training\nSoil Amendments\nWildlife\, Domesticated Animals\, and Land Use\nAgricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)\nPostharvest Handling and Sanitation\nHow to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan\n\nIn addition to learning about produce safety best practices\, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questions and discussion\, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions. \nBenefits of Attending the Course\nThe course will provide a foundation of farm food safety best practices and co-management information\, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements\, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. Individuals who participate in this course are expected to gain a basic understanding of: \n\nMicroorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may be found on the farm\nHow to identify microbial risks\, practices that reduce risks\, and how to begin implementing produce safety practices on the farm\nParts of a farm food safety plan and how to begin writing one\nRequirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them.\n\nAfter attending the entire course\, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course. To receive an AFDO certificate\, a participant must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to their trainer at the end of the course. \nFor more information about the training\, contact Robson Machado at robson.machado@maine.edu or 207.581.3144
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-online-virtual/2020-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T100000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20201007T134404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T134534Z
UID:10001457-1604566800-1604570400@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/2020-11-05/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201212
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001762-1604620800-1607731199@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/2020-11-06/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001545-1604649600-1604682000@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/2020-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20200925T140317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T140317Z
UID:10001947-1604651400-1604665800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training – Online/Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is offered in collaboration with our partners Department of Agriculture\, Conservation and Forestry and AgMatters LLC. \nWho Should Attend\nFruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety\, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule\, farm food safety best practices\, and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires “At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.” \nWhat to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course\nThe trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules: \n\nIntroduction to Produce Safety\nWorker Health\, Hygiene\, and Training\nSoil Amendments\nWildlife\, Domesticated Animals\, and Land Use\nAgricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)\nPostharvest Handling and Sanitation\nHow to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan\n\nIn addition to learning about produce safety best practices\, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questions and discussion\, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions. \nBenefits of Attending the Course\nThe course will provide a foundation of farm food safety best practices and co-management information\, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements\, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. Individuals who participate in this course are expected to gain a basic understanding of: \n\nMicroorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may be found on the farm\nHow to identify microbial risks\, practices that reduce risks\, and how to begin implementing produce safety practices on the farm\nParts of a farm food safety plan and how to begin writing one\nRequirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them.\n\nAfter attending the entire course\, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course. To receive an AFDO certificate\, a participant must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to their trainer at the end of the course. \nFor more information about the training\, contact Robson Machado at robson.machado@maine.edu or 207.581.3144
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-online-virtual/2020-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T100000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20201007T134404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T134534Z
UID:10001458-1605171600-1605175200@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/2020-11-12/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201219
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001763-1605225600-1608335999@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/2020-11-13/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001546-1605254400-1605286800@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/2020-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20201112T155647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T155647Z
UID:10001467-1605621600-1605625200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving with the UMaine Extension Food Team
DESCRIPTION:Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension food and nutrition staff for a 1-hour demonstration on using local foods in your Thanksgiving dinner. We’ll cover cost-effective ways to shop for local foods\, food safety tips for handling turkey and leftovers\, and share delicious recipes that use Maine foods. \nRegistration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event. \nRegister here!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/thanksgiving-with-the-umaine-extension-food-team/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20201029T141722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T141722Z
UID:10001464-1605700800-1605704400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Gardening Series: Native Seed Starting
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that late fall and early winter is the perfect time to start native seeds outdoors?\nJoin Master Gardener Volunteer Ginger Laurits for this webinar to learn how to successfully start and care for native plants! Ginger will share simple how-to steps for starting native plants from seed to transplant\, including everything from mixing your own soil medium\, protecting your seeds from critters\, overwintering your plants\, and more! \nInstructor: Ginger Laurits\, York County Master Gardener Volunteer \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. \nRegister here!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/fall-gardening-series-native-seed-starting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20201029T134923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T135144Z
UID:10001461-1605722400-1605726000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H For All Club
DESCRIPTION:Come and discover your spark! Maine 4-H is a place to learn new skills\, meet new friends\, and uncover the possibilities available to you. This opportunity is open to all Maine youth ages 5-19 and their families. \nPurpose: To provide new and potential members and their families a place to learn about 4-H\, and to connect youth across the state. \nHow: Meetings will be held on November 18th\, December 16th\, and January 20th from 6pm-7pm via zoom. The club will be led by various 4-H staff and guests. Register below! \nWhat’s in it for me? You will be connected to youth across the state. You will be able to choose a project to complete. You will learn about 4-H and learn how to become more involved. \nWhy: We would love to have you join and engage in our 4-H program. There is no cost in participating. Monthly meetings will help challenge you to create new goals and discover new passions. \nRegister here!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-for-all-club/2020-11-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T100000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20201007T134404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T134534Z
UID:10001459-1605776400-1605780000@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/2020-11-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201226
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001764-1605830400-1608940799@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/2020-11-20/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001547-1605859200-1605891600@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/2020-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20201029T143951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T143951Z
UID:10001465-1605862800-1605873600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Recipe to Market: Is It For ME?
DESCRIPTION:Minimum number of participants: 10\nDeadline to register: November 16\, 2020 \nUMaine Cooperative Extension course instructors include:\n*Louis Bassano\, Professor Emeritus of Cooperative Extension\n*Jim McConnon\, Business and Economics Specialist and Professor of Economics\n*Beth Calder\, Food Science Specialist and Associate Professor of Food Science\, Director of the Food Testing Services\n*Facilitated by Lily Calderwood\, Wild Blueberry Specialist and Assistant Professor of Horticulture\nOnline using Zoom\n \nThis workshop will introduce participants to important topics that an aspiring entrepreneur needs to consider before starting a food business. Topics that will be presented include: opportunities and challenges of being a food entrepreneur\, the specialty food industry\, business basics\, an overview of the product development process\, licensing and regulations\, and food safety concerns. \n \nOnce you have registered\, you will receive an email with a Zoom link a few days before the class.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/recipe-to-market-is-it-for-me-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210102
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001765-1606435200-1609545599@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/2020-11-27/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001548-1606464000-1606496400@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/2020-11-27/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20201113T131604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T131604Z
UID:10001468-1606910400-1606914000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Gardening Series: Reflections on the Season – Growing Fruit Trees in Maine
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a hobby orchardist\, commercial grower\, or interested in starting your own orchard\, we want to hear from you! Join us for this special panel discussion with Fruit Tree experts from across the state to reflect on this past growing season\, share lessons and challenges from different parts of the state\, and discuss plans for next year’s growing season. \n$5 suggested donation for this webinar \nRegistration is required – Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for this event.  \nRegister here!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/fall-gardening-series-reflections-on-the-season-growing-fruit-trees-in-maine/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210109
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20200619T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T201821Z
UID:10001766-1607040000-1610150399@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/2020-12-04/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T110904
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001549-1607068800-1607101200@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/2020-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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