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SUMMARY:Beginner Beekeeping Course\, Calais
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, March 14 – April 18\, 2019 (snow date- April 25) \nOnline Registration\nLearn all the basics\, from hive construction to honey bee behavior and honey production\, with our expert instructor. \nResource (included in course fee):  Storey’s Guide To Keeping Honey Bees\, 2nd Edition\, by Malcolm T. Stanford & Richard E. Bonney \nThe course is limited to 25 participants. \nQuestions about the course may be addressed to Andrew Dewey at email andrew@beeberrywoods.com or call 207.266.7294 \nTentative Schedule\nClass 1 – Overview or summary of the entire course \nClass 2 – Chapters 1-4\, Beginning Beekeeping\, Origin and History of Beekeeping\, A Bee’s Life & Choosing Hive Location \nApiary Session # 1- Lighting Smokers\, Demeanor around the Apiary \nClass 3 – Quiz # 1 \nChapters 5 & 6\, Getting Equipped\, Enter the Bees \nClass 4 – Chapter 7\, Managing Honey Bee Colonies \nApiary Session # 2 Opening & inspecting colonies\, identifying open & capped brood\, identifying stored honey & pollen\, identifying workers & drones\, semi serious look for the queen \nClass 5 – Quiz # 2 \nChapters 8 & 9\, Taking the Crop\, Pollination also prep for State Apiarist Presentation – Varroa life cycle \nClass 6 – Chapter 10\, Diseases & Pests of the Honey Bee taught by the State Apiarist \nApiary Session #3\, Different Hive types\, determining when boxes get added\, mite sampling\, winter prep
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/beginner-beekeeping-course-calais/
LOCATION:Washington County Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Calais\, ME\, 04619\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190125T152115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T204720Z
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SUMMARY:Washington County 4-H Robotics and Engineering Expo
DESCRIPTION:The 4-H Robotics and Engineering Expo offers youth teams a chance to meet other youth from Washington County who have a passion for science. While showcasing their project and STEM skills\, youth practice and improve public speaking skills as they make presentations to adult and teen judges. Workshops presented by professors from the University of Maine at Machias help participants take a closer look at a subject of their choosing. \nFor more information and online registration click here! \nFor more information\, please contact Jen Lobley at 207.255.3345 or jennifer.lobley@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/washington-county-4-h-robotics-and-engineering-expo/
LOCATION:University of Maine at Machias\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, 04654\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190125T154224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T155009Z
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SUMMARY:Machias Extension Homemaker Meeting- Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Maine Extension Homemakers is strengthening and extending adult education into the home and community. The goal of Maine Extension Homemakers is to develop leadership\, promote the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s educational programs in all parts of Maine\, and to support worthy community causes. \nMeetings will be held on the second Wednesday of the month unless otherwise noted.  Meetings will be held at the Fellowship Hall in Whitneyville (207.255.8640) and will begin at 10:00 a.m. \nThe Nutrition lecture will be presented by Alan Majka of University of Maine Cooperative Extension. \nPlease contact Alan Majka\, 207.255.3345 or email alan. @maine.edu if you are interested in the Washington County Extension Homemakers.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/machias-extension-homemaker-meeting-nutrition/
LOCATION:Fellowship Hall\, Whitneyville\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190125T154354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T154946Z
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SUMMARY:Machias Extension Homemaker Meeting- Wool Creations
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Maine Extension Homemakers is strengthening and extending adult education into the home and community. The goal of Maine Extension Homemakers is to develop leadership\, promote the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s educational programs in all parts of Maine\, and to support worthy community causes. \nMeetings will be held on the second Wednesday of the month unless otherwise noted.  Meetings will be held at the Fellowship Hall in Whitneyville (207.255.8640) and will begin at 10:00 a.m. \nThe Wool Creations lecture will be presented by Rhonda Craven. \nPlease contact Alan Majka\, 207.255.3345 or email alan. @maine.edu if you are interested in the Washington County Extension Homemakers.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/machias-extension-homemaker-meeting-wool-creations/
LOCATION:Fellowship Hall\, Whitneyville\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190328T134522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T134757Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Sale and Open House at Hancock County UMaine Extension Office
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the UMaine Extension office in Ellsworth for our spring plant sale featuring hundreds of your favorite perennials varieties\, including Maine Natives.  The plant sale\, sponsored by UMaine Extension Hancock County Master Gardener Volunteers\, will include an Open House with free workshops:   9:00 am  Gardening for Biodiversity– Reeser Manley\, Horticulturist and Author\, 10:00 am Bonsai Techniques– Greg Mekras\, Master Gardener Volunteer\, and 10:30 am   How to Build Watering Spaces for Birds and Insects– Tom McIntyre\, Master Gardener Volunteer. \nThere will be a children’s activity area\, as well as the “Ask a Master Gardener” table.  Rain or Shine!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/plant-sale-and-open-house-at-hancock-county-umaine-extension-office/
LOCATION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension – Hancock County\, 63 Broggy Brook Road\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home and Garden,Master Gardener
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T180000
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CREATED:20190425T124913Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Identification/Behavior and IPM
DESCRIPTION:We will hear about the Passamaquoddy’s approach to pollination in their wild blueberry fields. Frank Drummond (UMaine) will help the group identify the pollinator species present and the amount of pollination occurring. Jeremy Markuson (NRCS/Xerces) will explain their new NRCS IPM practice and Lily Calderwood (UMaine) will share tactics to reduce pesticide risk to bees through weed and habitat management. Seanna Annis will talk about mummy berry disease and its connection to pollination. \nPesticide Credits: 1
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/pollinator-identification-behavior-and-ipm/
LOCATION:Passamaquoddy Wild\, 20 Harrington Road/ Rt 1A\, Columbia Falls\, ME\, 04623\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lily Calderwood":MAILTO:lily.calderwood@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190125T154515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T154731Z
UID:10001478-1560333600-1560340800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Machias Extension Homemakers Field Trip to Down East Institute
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Maine Extension Homemakers is strengthening and extending adult education into the home and community. The goal of Maine Extension Homemakers is to develop leadership\, promote the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s educational programs in all parts of Maine\, and to support worthy community causes. \nMeetings will be held on the second Wednesday of the month unless otherwise noted.  Meetings will be held at the Fellowship Hall in Whitneyville (207.255.8640) and will begin at 10:00 a.m. \nPlease contact Alan Majka\, 207.255.3345 or email alan. @maine.edu if you are interested in the Washington County Extension Homemakers.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/machias-extension-homemakers-field-trip-to-down-east-institute/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190425T130902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T131815Z
UID:10001492-1560790800-1560798000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Sprayer Calibration and Disease IPM
DESCRIPTION:UMaine Extension and Blueberry Hill Farm staff including Caragh Fitzgerald\, Lily Calderwood\, and Josh Stubbs will walk the group through proper sprayer calibration and demonstration. Then Seanna Annis will talk about Disease IPM as time allows. This workshop is applicable to both organic and conventional growers of fruit and vegetables. \nPesticide Credits: 2
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/sprayer-calibration-and-disease-ipm/
LOCATION:Blueberry Hill Farm\, 1643 US-1\, Jonesboro\, ME\, 04648\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lily Calderwood":MAILTO:lily.calderwood@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190425T131148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T131504Z
UID:10001506-1563357600-1563375600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Annual Blueberry Hill Farm Field Day (organic and conventional)
DESCRIPTION:In the morning\, we will take a rain or shine field tour of the farm stopping to highlight current research projects. Lunch will be provided. In the afternoon\, there will be two or three topic specific breakout sessions to choose from. \nPesticide credits: TBD \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/annual-blueberry-hill-farm-field-day-organic-and-conventional/
LOCATION:Blueberry Hill Farm\, 1643 US-1\, Jonesboro\, ME\, 04648\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lily Calderwood":MAILTO:lily.calderwood@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190521T191721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T143707Z
UID:10001723-1563976800-1563980400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Summer of Science at Princeton Library
DESCRIPTION:What is 4-H Summer of Science? It is a series of weekly STEM activities for kids! This year\, kids will be acting as pirates seeking hidden treasure. The kids will have to use the Engineer Design Process and learn about the science of ocean waters to confront real world challenges to navigate their pirate ship. \nSchedule:\nJune 26th: Clean Oceans- learn about pollution and ways to clean up polluted waters\nJuly 3rd: Oceans Deep (and Shallow)- learn layers of the ocean\nJuly 10th: Boat Afloat!- learn what floats in fresh and saltwater\nJuly 17th: The Warning Shot- protect the pirate ship with catapults\nJuly 24th: Abandon Ship!- construct rocket and spring to safety to an island\nJuly 31st: Island Life-Light It Up- light up the island cave by using wire\, battery and bulb\nQuestions? Please contact:\nSandy Copel-Parsons\, 207-255-3345\, sandra.copelparsons@maine.edu
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-summer-of-science-at-princeton-library/2019-07-24/
LOCATION:Princeton Library\, 40 Main Street\, Princeton\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190521T190236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T143613Z
UID:10001507-1564068600-1564072200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Summer of Science at Porter Memorial Library in Machias
DESCRIPTION:What is 4-H Summer of Science? It is a series of weekly STEM activities for kids! This year\, kids will be acting as pirates seeking hidden treasure. The kids will have to use the Engineer Design Process and learn about the science of ocean waters to confront real world challenges to navigate their pirate ship. \nSchedule:\nJune 27th: Clean Oceans- learn about pollution and ways to clean up polluted waters\nJuly 11th: Oceans Deep (and Shallow)- learn layers of the ocean\nJuly 18th: Boat Afloat!- learn what floats in fresh and saltwater\nJuly 25th: The Warning Shot- protect the pirate ship with catapults\nAugust 1st: Island Life-Light It Up- light up the island cave by using wire\, battery and bulb \nQuestions? Please contact:\nSandy Copel-Parsons\, 207-255-3345\, sandra.copelparsons@maine.edu
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-summer-of-science-at-porter-memorial-library-in-machias/2019-07-25/
LOCATION:Porter Memorial Library\, Court Street\, Machias\, Maine\, 04654
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190521T191721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T143707Z
UID:10001724-1564581600-1564585200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Summer of Science at Princeton Library
DESCRIPTION:What is 4-H Summer of Science? It is a series of weekly STEM activities for kids! This year\, kids will be acting as pirates seeking hidden treasure. The kids will have to use the Engineer Design Process and learn about the science of ocean waters to confront real world challenges to navigate their pirate ship. \nSchedule:\nJune 26th: Clean Oceans- learn about pollution and ways to clean up polluted waters\nJuly 3rd: Oceans Deep (and Shallow)- learn layers of the ocean\nJuly 10th: Boat Afloat!- learn what floats in fresh and saltwater\nJuly 17th: The Warning Shot- protect the pirate ship with catapults\nJuly 24th: Abandon Ship!- construct rocket and spring to safety to an island\nJuly 31st: Island Life-Light It Up- light up the island cave by using wire\, battery and bulb\nQuestions? Please contact:\nSandy Copel-Parsons\, 207-255-3345\, sandra.copelparsons@maine.edu
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-summer-of-science-at-princeton-library/2019-07-31/
LOCATION:Princeton Library\, 40 Main Street\, Princeton\, ME\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190521T190236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T143613Z
UID:10001508-1564673400-1564677000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Summer of Science at Porter Memorial Library in Machias
DESCRIPTION:What is 4-H Summer of Science? It is a series of weekly STEM activities for kids! This year\, kids will be acting as pirates seeking hidden treasure. The kids will have to use the Engineer Design Process and learn about the science of ocean waters to confront real world challenges to navigate their pirate ship. \nSchedule:\nJune 27th: Clean Oceans- learn about pollution and ways to clean up polluted waters\nJuly 11th: Oceans Deep (and Shallow)- learn layers of the ocean\nJuly 18th: Boat Afloat!- learn what floats in fresh and saltwater\nJuly 25th: The Warning Shot- protect the pirate ship with catapults\nAugust 1st: Island Life-Light It Up- light up the island cave by using wire\, battery and bulb \nQuestions? Please contact:\nSandy Copel-Parsons\, 207-255-3345\, sandra.copelparsons@maine.edu
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-summer-of-science-at-porter-memorial-library-in-machias/2019-08-01/
LOCATION:Porter Memorial Library\, Court Street\, Machias\, Maine\, 04654
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190730T140524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T140606Z
UID:10001727-1565694000-1565701200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Swine 101 Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Colt Knight\, UMaine Extension assistant professor and state livestock specialist\, will talk about breed selection\, reproductive information\, nutrition\, fencing\, housing and meat yield. A smoked pork meal will be provided.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/swine-101/
LOCATION:UMaine Extension Washington County\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190125T154711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T154711Z
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SUMMARY:Machias Extension Homemakers Field Trip- Washington County Court House Tour
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Maine Extension Homemakers is strengthening and extending adult education into the home and community. The goal of Maine Extension Homemakers is to develop leadership\, promote the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s educational programs in all parts of Maine\, and to support worthy community causes. \nMeetings will be held on the second Wednesday of the month unless otherwise noted.  Meetings will be held at the Fellowship Hall in Whitneyville (207.255.8640) and will begin at 10:00 a.m. \nThe tour of the court house will be given by County Manager Betsy Fitzgerald. \nPlease contact Alan Majka\, 207.255.3345 or email alan. @maine.edu if you are interested in the Washington County Extension Homemakers.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/machias-extension-homemakers-field-trip-washington-county-court-house-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190822T180832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T134746Z
UID:10001730-1569430800-1569438000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Cooking Matters for Parents in Machias
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCooking 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 on a budget.  After each lesson\, class members take home a bag of groceries to recreate the recipes for their families. \nIn Cooking Matters for Parents you will learn to: \n\nPrepare and plan healthy meals\nUse proper knife techniques\nSave money at the grocery store\nKeep food safe to eat\nBe more active
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/cooking-matters-for-parents-in-machias/
LOCATION:UMaine Extension Washington County\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190808T122302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190822T184620Z
UID:10001728-1570114800-1570122000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Dining with Diabetes Downeast - Cherryfield
DESCRIPTION:A Program for People with Diabetes and Their Families \nThis 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 of nutritious recipes that participants can sample. \nParticipants will meet once a week for four weeks.  You will learn how to select and prepare foods that help to control blood sugar\, cholesterol and blood pressure.  There will be an opportunity to taste a variety of main dishes\, side dishes\, and desserts. \nClass size is limited to 20. \nFood and supplies for this program provided with generous support from Hannaford Supermarkets. \nIf you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please call Tara Wood at 207.255.3345 or 800.287.1542 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request\, however all requests will be considered. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/dining-with-diabetes-downeast-cherryfield/
LOCATION:Maine Sea Coast Mission – Weald Bethel Community Center\, Weald Bethel Lane\, Cherryfield\, Maine\, 04622
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190125T155125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T155125Z
UID:10001482-1570615200-1570622400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Machias Extension Homemaker Meeting- Mexican Food
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Maine Extension Homemakers is strengthening and extending adult education into the home and community. The goal of Maine Extension Homemakers is to develop leadership\, promote the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s educational programs in all parts of Maine\, and to support worthy community causes. \nMeetings will be held on the second Wednesday of the month unless otherwise noted.  Meetings will be held at the Fellowship Hall in Whitneyville (207.255.8640) and will begin at 10:00 a.m. \nThe Mexican Food lecture will be presented by Carol Flores. \nPlease contact Alan Majka\, 207.255.3345 or email alan. @maine.edu if you are interested in the Washington County Extension Homemakers.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/machias-extension-homemaker-meeting-mexican-food/
LOCATION:Fellowship Hall\, Whitneyville\, ME\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T171500
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20191001T201708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T201708Z
UID:10001732-1571386500-1571418900@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
DESCRIPTION:Who 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 \nFor registration or accommodation\, contact \n\nTheresa Tilton at theresa.tilton@maine.edu or 207.942.7396\n\nIf you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact the appropriate regional host listed above to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request\, however all requests will be considered.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/produce-safety-alliance-grower-training/
LOCATION:Bluebird Restaurant\, Main Street\, Machias\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20190125T155241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T155740Z
UID:10001484-1573639200-1573646400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Machias Extension Homemaker Meeting- Thanksgiving Crafts for Long-Term Care Residents
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the Maine Extension Homemakers is strengthening and extending adult education into the home and community. The goal of Maine Extension Homemakers is to develop leadership\, promote the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s educational programs in all parts of Maine\, and to support worthy community causes. \nMeetings will be held on the second Wednesday of the month unless otherwise noted.  Meetings will be held at the Fellowship Hall in Whitneyville (207.255.8640) and will begin at 10:00 a.m. \nThanksgiving Crafts will be organized by Betty Duzen and Ruth Thurston. \nPlease contact Alan Majka\, 207.255.3345 or email alan. @maine.edu if you are interested in the Washington County Extension Homemakers.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/machias-extension-homemaker-meeting-thanksgiving-crafts/
LOCATION:Fellowship Hall\, Whitneyville\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T164500
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20191119T144441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T145736Z
UID:10001738-1575388800-1575391500@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Family Gifts from the Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: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 be accompanied by adults.  \nAt each lesson\, we will \n\nMake a simple cooking mix to take home\nSample a prepared Gifts from the Kitchen recipe\nLearn healthy eating tips for the holidays\n\nCooking mixes include \n\nOatmeal Raisin Muffins\nAlphabet Soup\nHomemade Granola\n\nRegistration is required.  Please register here.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/family-gifts-from-the-kitchen/
LOCATION:Porter Memorial Library\, Court Street\, Machias\, Maine\, 04654
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200106T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20191213T134858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191213T140127Z
UID:10001740-1578306600-1578313800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Cooking Matters for Parents
DESCRIPTION: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 on a budget. \nIn Cooking Matters for Parents you will learn to: \n\nPrepare and plan healthy meals\nUse proper knife techniques\nSave money at the grocery store\nKeep food safe to eat\nBe more active\n\nThe course will meet Mondays\, January 6 through February 24\, 2020. \nParticipants will receive a cookbook upon completion of the course. \nThis program is a collaboration between the Washington County CAN Prevention Council and DownEast Recovery and Support Center. \nIf you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please call Tara Wood at 207.255.3345 or 800.287.1542 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request\, however all requests will be considered. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/cooking-matters-for-parents/
LOCATION:DownEast Recovery Support Center\, 11 Free Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20200102T153651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T155430Z
UID:10001741-1579015800-1579019400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Family Hour of Code at Porter Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION:4-H Family Hour of Code is a free\, fun family event at which youth and their parents do their first hour of coding\, together. The event will feature an introduction to coding using Scratch and will introduce students and parents to the limitless possibilities and potential that comes with a career in the computer science field.  \nRegistration is required.  Please register online or by calling Tara Wood at 207.255.3345.  Registration is limited to six families. \n 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-hour-of-code-at-porter/
LOCATION:Porter Memorial Library\, Court Street\, Machias\, Maine\, 04654
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T161500
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20191119T142820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191213T214212Z
UID:10001736-1579336200-1579364100@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Downeast Agriculture Conference - Land-Sea Connections
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this new event is to bring agricultural education and resources to Hancock and Washington counties and connect farmers with other farmers\, stakeholders\, and organizations. Both land and sea-based production will be included.  \nAgenda \n8:30-9:15 a.m.             Welcome and Wild Blueberry Family Farm Future\nDr. Lily Calderwood\, Assistant Professor of Horticulture and Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist \n9:15-10:00 a.m.        High Tunnel Production\nDr. Mark Hutton\, Associate Professor of Vegetable Crops and Extension Vegetable Specialist \n10:00-10:45 a.m.    Seaweed Production\nJaclyn Robidoux\, Marine Extension Associate\, University of Maine/University of New England \n10:45 a.m.-Noon      Grower Panel: Overcoming Challenges in Downeast Maine\nGoal: Shed light on challenges AND solutions \n12:00-1:00 p.m.       LUNCH Catered by Angie’s Catering \n1:00-1:45 p.m.          Shellfish\, Bait Fish\, and Shared Waters\nDana Morse and Jaclyn Rabidoux\,\nMarine Extension Associates\, University of Maine \n1:45-2:30 p.m.          Distribution of Goods in Downeast Maine\nInez Lombardo\, Machias MarketPlace \n2:30-3:15 p.m.          Value-added and Agri-tourism Ideas\nCrystal Hitchings\, Washington County Council of Governments \n3:15-4:15 p.m.          Grower Panel: Opportunities for Collaboration\nGoal: Discuss growing\, processing and distribution overlap
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/downeast-agriculture-conference/
LOCATION:Pellon Center\, Machias\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20191108T185639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T194324Z
UID:10001734-1579341600-1579348800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Public Speaking Informational Session- Machias
DESCRIPTION:Every 4-H member in Washington County is encouraged to participate in Public Speaking! Youth choose a topic of their choice and then practice the important life skill of public speaking by giving presentations to their clubs\, community\, and at the county and state tournaments. \nCome and learn all about 4-H Public Speaking with Jen Lobley.  Jen will help 4-Hers prepare for the county tournament in March. \nSnow date: January 25\, 2020
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-public-speaking-informational-session/
LOCATION:UMaine Extension Washington County\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20200102T185443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T190548Z
UID:10001722-1580311800-1580315400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Photography SPIN Club
DESCRIPTION:Youth ages 9 to 12 are invited to join the 4-H Photography SPIN Club to learn some photography basics! Activities cover four main areas: Equipment\, Lighting\, Composition\, and Skill Building. Topics include DSLR basics\, using flash\, and black & white photography\,  Bring your own DSLR camera or we will have some available.  \nThe 4-H Photography SPIN Club will meet at the Porter Memorial Library on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. on the following dates:  January 29\, February 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\, 2020.\n \nThis 4-H Photography SPIN Club will be taught by volunteer Donna Hawkins. \nSpace is limited to six participants (first come\, first served) — register today!  
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-photography-spin-club/
LOCATION:Porter Memorial Library\, Court Street\, Machias\, Maine\, 04654
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20200109T150706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T155038Z
UID:10001718-1580409000-1580412600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Information Night
DESCRIPTION:Ever heard of 4-H? Thought it was just about cows\, plows\, and cooking? Come spend an hour and learn about the UMaine Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development program. 4-H is about teaching youth leadership\, citizenship and life skills by finding and nurturing their spark. From clubs to camp\, special interest groups and national trips\, there is something for everyone. \nLego activities will be offered by the children’s librarian for youth who accompany attendees.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-information-night/
LOCATION:Porter Memorial Library\, Court Street\, Machias\, Maine\, 04654
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T233000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20200102T193627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T194215Z
UID:10001720-1580551200-1580599800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Public Speaking Informational Session- Princeton
DESCRIPTION:Every 4-H member in Washington County is encouraged to participate in Public Speaking! Youth choose a topic of their choice and then practice the important life skill of public speaking by giving presentations to their clubs\, community\, and at the county and state tournaments. \nCome and learn all about 4-H Public Speaking with Jen Lobley.  Jen will help 4-Hers prepare for the county tournament in March. \nSnow date: February 15\, 2020
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-public-speaking-informational-session-princeton/
LOCATION:Princeton Library\, 40 Main Street\, Princeton\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20200117T184806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T184822Z
UID:10001509-1581150600-1581174000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:UMaine 4-H Unconference
DESCRIPTION:UMaine 4-H Unconference: a volunteer forum led by 4-H volunteers & teens for 4-H volunteers & teens\nUMaine 4-H Unconference will be an organized forum for 4-H volunteers\, club leaders\, afterschool providers\, teachers\, parents and teen leaders to gather. UMaine 4-H Unconference is intentionally designed to have YOU teach and learn from each other. There is no agenda; you come with 4-H ideas and topics you want to talk about or learn more about\, and we’ll guide the process to get folks into groups where YOU are the experts. All experience levels are welcome and no one person has all the answers. Sample sessions might include: working with Cloverbuds\, effective 4-H Leaders’ Associations\, project records\, animal science activities\, ideas for including STEM\, and many more; the group decides the topics at the beginning of UMaine 4-H Unconference. Door prizes will be given at the end of the day. \nSchedule\n\n8:30 – 9:15 — check-in and light breakfast\n9:15 – 10:00 — 4-H Unconference welcome and building day’s schedule\n10:00 – 11:00 — First breakout sessions\n11:00 – 12:00 — Second breakout sessions\n12:00 -1:00 — Lunch (provided)\n1:00 – 2:00 — Third breakout sessions\n2:00 – 3:00 — Large Group Closing and Smackdown; Door prizes
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/umaine-4-h-unconference/
LOCATION:Ellsworth High School\, 24 Lejok Street\, Ellsworth\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T104323
CREATED:20200211T150849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T150954Z
UID:10001510-1582358400-1582387200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Wild Blueberry Conference - Bangor
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nMorning Session (2 PA Credits)\n8:30-9:30: UMaine Research Update\, Dr. Lily Calderwood\, Assistant Professor and Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist\, Anthony Ayers and Becky Gumbrewicz\, Graduate Students\n9:30-10:15: Insect Pest Management\, Dr. Phillip Fanning\, Assistant Professor of Entomology\, University of Maine\n10:15-11:00: Mummy Berry\, Dr. Seanna Annis\, Associate Professor of Mycology\, University of Maine\n11:00-11:15: Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine Updates\n11:15-12:00: Grower Panel: Marketing Tips\n12:00-1:00: LUNCH \nAfternoon Session A: Value-added\n1:00-1:30: Fresh-pack Handling\, Dr. Lily Calderwood and Brogan Tooley\, University of Maine Cooperative Extension\n1:30-2:00: Cooking with Wild Blueberries; Chef Demo\, Rob Dumas\, University of Maine Pilot Plant Manager\n2:10-2:40: Wine Production\, Michael Terrien and Ed Lutjens\, Bluet Winery\n2:40-3:10: Sod Production\, Shannon Lions\, Sunkhaze Wild Blueberry Farm\n3:10-4:00: Speaker Panel/Discussion \nAfternoon Session B: Production (1 PA Credit)\n\n1:00-1:30: Tips for Aging Farmers and Their Families\, Dick Brzozowski\, University of Maine Cooperative Extension\n1:30-2:00: Warming Impacts on Wild Blueberry Plants\, Dr. YongJiang Zhang\, Assistant Professor of Plant Physiology\n2:10-2:40 Foliar Nutrient Sprays\, Brogan Tooley\, Extension Wild Blueberry Research Assistant\n2:40-3:40: Bee Better Certified\, Eric Venturini\, NRCS and Xerces Society\n3:40-4:00: Speaker Panel/Discussion
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/wild-blueberry-conference/
LOCATION:Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor\, 500 Main Street\, Bangor\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
ORGANIZER;CN="Lily Calderwood":MAILTO:lily.calderwood@maine.edu
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