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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T163000
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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
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CREATED:20190730T140524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T140606Z
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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
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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:20260528T111810
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T134746Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
CREATED:20190808T122302Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
CREATED:20190125T155125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T155125Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T171500
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
CREATED:20191001T201708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T201708Z
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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:20260528T111810
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:20260528T111810
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200106T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
CREATED:20191213T134858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191213T140127Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T161500
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
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:20260528T111810
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:20260528T111810
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:20260528T111810
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:20260528T111810
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
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:20260528T111810
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
CREATED:20200212T202926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T203155Z
UID:10001511-1583575200-1583586000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Washington County 4-H members will present their demonstrations or illustrated talks. All youth in the junior and senior divisions (ages 9 to 18 in 4-H years) participating in this tournament who receive an average score of 78 or higher\, are invited to compete at the Maine State 4-H Public Speaking Tournament to be held in Orono in April. \nThe general public is invited to come watch and support the 4-Hers as they give their presentations!
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/washington-county-4-h-public-speaking-tournament-2/
LOCATION:Washington County Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Calais\, ME\, 04619\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
CREATED:20200327T191655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T163918Z
UID:10001513-1586347200-1586354400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Garden Chats- Online Series Starting Seeds: Annual Veggies and Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Starting Monday\, March 30\, UMaine Extension will begin a Garden Chats ZOOM series. These 1-hour sessions will be held every Monday at 9:00 AM\, Wednesday at 12:00 PM\, and Thursday at 6:00 PM. All gardeners are invited to join members of the UMaine Extension Home Horticulture team as they offer short online lessons on featured topics followed by a facilitated discussion with fellow gardeners from around the state and beyond. \nJust tune in either through your computer or by phone. No registration is necessary. \nJoin from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS or Android: https://maine.zoom.us/j/786090734 \nOr Telephone:\nUS: +1 312.626.6799 or +1 646.876.9923 or +1 301.715.8592 or +1 346.248.7799 or +1 408.638.0968 or +1 669.900.6833 or +1 253.215.8782\nMeeting ID: 786-090-734 \nOther Sessions \nWeek 2: Starting Seeds\nWednesday\, April 8\, 12pm: Annual Veggies and Flowers\nThursday\, April 9\, 6pm: Building your Own Seed Starting Stand \nWeek 3: Garden and Soil Prep\nMonday\, April 13\, 9am: Selecting your Garden Site\nWednesday\, April 15\, 12pm: Soil Testing\nThursday\, April 16\, 6pm: Amending your Soil \nWeek 4: Garden Management\nMonday\, April 20\, 9am:- Trouble-shooting Weeds\nWednesday\, April 22\, 12pm: Succession Planting\nThursday\, April 23\, 6pm: Direct Seeding \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Caragh Fitzgerald at  207.622.7546 or cfitzgerald@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/garden-chats/
CATEGORIES:Home and Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
CREATED:20200326T133302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T134800Z
UID:10001512-1586430000-1586433600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Eating Well for Families- Online Series
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn how to live healthier for you and your family from the comfort of your home?  University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Washington County CAN Prevention Council will offer a free five-session nutrition education program to parents and guardians beginning April 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\, using ZOOM\, a video and audio communication technology. Classes meet on Thursdays\, April 9 through May 7.  \nEating Well for Families will focus on learning healthy\, budget-friendly cooking and nutrition tips and will include a cooking demonstration. \nRegister online by April 6 at [https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/eating-well-for-families/].  For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Rita Stephenson\, 207.255.3345; rita.stephenson@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/eating-well-for-families-online-program/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
CREATED:20200401T183928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T184008Z
UID:10001514-1587060000-1587063600@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:#EmpoweringMEandYou – Stress Less Teen Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The National 4-H Healthy Living Summit Team from Maine will be presenting their Stress Less lesson plan developed at the 2019 Summit and presented at the 2020 Summit. Any youth ages 13 – 18 are welcome and encouraged to attend. 4-H participation is not required! \nThis hour-long lesson was designed by and for teens to educate others on the effects of stress and how they can combat and cope with stress in their daily lives\, and the lives of others. Youth will start by identifying what the effects of stress are\, and then have the opportunity to practice a variety of coping strategies that can help to reduce these effects on the body. Youth will also learn and practice how to reframe their own negative self-talk and redirect that of others as it relates to stress. If you are interested in attending this workshop please RSVP here by Monday\, April 13\, 2020 to receive a reminder email and the Zoom link. For questions or information on offering this to your county or club\, please email or call Sara Conant\, sara.conant@maine.edu\, 207-781-6099.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/empoweringmeandyou-stress-less-teen-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T143000
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
CREATED:20200416T181106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T181814Z
UID:10001515-1587474000-1587479400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Covid-19 Maine Wild Blueberry Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nIntroductions: Eric Venturini\, Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine\nUniversity Update: Lily Calderwood\, UMaine Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist\nNancy McBrady\, State of Maine DACF\nJorge Acero\, Maine Department of Labor (Migrant Labor Programs)\nSteven McKinney\, US Department of Labor (Labor Laws and Covid-19)\nCameron O’Brien\, Senator Collins Office\nDave Lavway\, Farm Service Agency\nOpen Q & A \nJoin from Computer  Password: 799038\nJoin from Telephone:  +1 312 626 6799 Password: 799038
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/covid-19-maine-wild-blueberry-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
CREATED:20200416T182409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T211030Z
UID:10001516-1587826800-1587830400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H State Public Speaking Tournament Virtual Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 Maine 4-H Public Speaking Tournament has gone virtual! It will be held as a live\, virtual event delivered on Saturday\, April 25. Youth will deliver their presentations to a panel of judges and a small audience of their peers. These presentations will be open only to participants\, judges\, and the audience. \nJOIN US FOR THE AWARDS CEREMONY\nFamily\, friends\, and the general public can support youth by joining us for the Awards Ceremony! The Awards Ceremony will be streamed live\, online\, starting at 3 pm on Saturday\, April 25. Tune in to watch a welcome message from Cooperative Extension Dean and 4-H Alumna\, Dr. Hannah Carter. We will also be streaming a photo slideshow of the virtual presentations as well as announcing awards for each participant. There will be multiple ways to join the live stream including Zoom\, on our website\, and on Facebook Live on this event page. We encourage you to invite anyone you’d like — there will be no limit on attendees! \nHOW TO JOIN:\nWatch on our webpage: extension.umaine.edu/4h/public-speaking/tournament
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/4-h-state-public-speaking-tournament-virtual-award-ceremony/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001518-1588320000-1588352400@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/2020-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
CREATED:20200428T145951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T145951Z
UID:10001517-1588701600-1588705200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:"Don't Fall Into the Thinking Trap" Workshop for Teens
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H members who have been selected for the National 4-H Healthy Living Summit 2020 team will offer a free online workshop for teens from 6–7 p.m. May 5. \n“Don’t Fall Into the Thinking Trap” is designed to educate youth ages 13–18 about some common negative thought patterns and how to develop useful coping strategies. Participants will engage in small group learning\, determine their own thinking patterns and learn ways to revise unhealthy thinking styles.  \nThis is the third #EmpoweringMEandYou lesson\, part of a multi-year project affiliated with the National Youth Summits on Healthy Living. Each lesson is designed by Maine 4-H youth\, with staff assistance\, to be taught by and for teens in middle school and high school. \nThe workshop is free; registration is required on the event webpage. 4-H youth development professionals and youth educators from other organizations also are welcome to join. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Sara Conant\, 207.781.6099; sara.conant@maine.edu. 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/dont-fall-into-the-thinking-trap-workshop-for-teens/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001519-1588924800-1588957200@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/2020-05-08/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T111810
CREATED:20200506T170910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200506T170910Z
UID:10001742-1589218200-1589225400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Raising Backyard Poultry – Online Zoom Course
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free online overview of raising backyard poultry from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Monday\, May 11. \nDesigned for the beginning or prospective backyard and small-scale poultry producers\, participants will gain a general understanding of providing for housing\, health\, and nutrition needs; varieties of waterers and lighting options; and different poultry breeds for meat and egg production. UMaine Extension livestock specialist Colt Knight will lead the program. \n\nRegister online [https://extension.umaine.edu/…/raising-backyard-poultry-zo…/] for the free session. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Becky Gray\, 207.781.6099; rebecca.gray@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/raising-backyard-poultry-online-zoom-course/
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