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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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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
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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:20260529T130227
CREATED:20191119T142820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191213T214212Z
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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:20260529T130227
CREATED:20191108T185639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T194324Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T155038Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T233000
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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:20260529T130227
CREATED:20200117T184806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T184822Z
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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
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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:20260529T130227
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:20260529T130227
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:20260529T130227
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260529T130227
CREATED:20200401T183928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T184008Z
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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:20260529T130227
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:20260529T130227
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:20260529T130227
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:20260529T130227
CREATED:20200428T145951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T145951Z
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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:20260529T130227
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260529T130227
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T103000
DTSTAMP:20260529T130227
CREATED:20200508T201751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T201751Z
UID:10001423-1589360400-1589365800@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Fresh Pack Wild Blueberry Harvest and Cleaning Line ZOOM Discussion
DESCRIPTION:How will you protect yourself\, your workers\, and your customers this harvest season? There are both concerns and great ideas out there on how to harvest and process berries this season so please join us for this fresh pack discussion. Lily Calderwood from the University of Maine will lead this session.\n \nJoin from Computer: \nhttps://maine.zoom.us/j/99951052431?pwd=SU1HaG1rS1hHTkFhbU9mY2ppaFI1dz09\nPassword: 732310\n \nJoin from Telephone: US: +1 301-715-8592 
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/fresh-pack-wild-blueberry-harvest-and-cleaning-line-zoom-discussion/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T130227
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001520-1589529600-1589562000@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/2020-05-15/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260529T130227
CREATED:20200518T181723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T181723Z
UID:10001430-1590051600-1590066000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Webinars
DESCRIPTION:University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Department of Agriculture\, Conservation\, and Forestry will offer two free webinars Thursday\, May 21\, in support of National Invasive Species Awareness Week. \nInvasive plant biologist Nancy Olmstead will teach “Invasive Plant Ecology and Identification” from 9–10 a.m. and “Invasive Plant Management” from noon–1 p.m. \nThe classes are free; registration is required. Register and find more information on the program webpage. 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/invasive-plant-webinars/
CATEGORIES:Home and Garden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T130227
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001521-1590134400-1590166800@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/2020-05-22/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260529T130227
CREATED:20200514T181019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T181019Z
UID:10001424-1590501600-1590505200@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY: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: May 26\, 2020\nTopic: Freezing Fiddleheads and Refrigerator Spring Pickles\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online \nDate: June 2\, 2020\nTopic: Freezing Rhubarb and Greens\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online – coming soon \nDate: June 9\, 2020\nTopic: Introduction to Boiling Water Bath Canning\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online – coming soon \nDate: June 16\, 2020\nTopic: Preserving Strawberries\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online – coming soon \nDate: June 23\, 2020\nTopic: Preserving Herbs\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online – coming soon \nDate: June 30\, 2020\nTopic: Drinks from the Garden\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online – coming soon \nMore webinar topics to follow — the series will continue through October 27th.  \nTo request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Kate McCarty\, 207.781.6099\, kate.mccarty@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/food-preservation-webinar-series/2020-05-26/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T113000
DTSTAMP:20260529T130227
CREATED:20200518T182553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T182611Z
UID:10001431-1590570000-1590579000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual 4-H Quarantine Professional Development: Making & Tinkering
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine 4-H staff for a variety of virtual workshops designed to support those working directly with youth. Workshops will be a blend of online and independent (offline) work. Join one workshop or all four. Certificates for contact hours will be provided to attendees.  In order to view workshop visual aids\, joining with video capability is preferred. Registration is required at least 24-hours in advance.  \nThis will be an introduction to creative problem solving through the concepts of education through making. Participants will discuss making through education and have an opportunity to explore a DIY\, hands-on making and tinkering challenge that could be replicated with youth. Skills built through making and tinkering include open-ended problem solving\, critical thinking\, collaboration\, and innovation. (2.5 contact hours)
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-4-h-quarantine-professional-development-making-tinkering/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T130227
CREATED:20200430T132536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T132536Z
UID:10001522-1590739200-1590771600@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/2020-05-29/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260529T130227
CREATED:20200514T181019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T181019Z
UID:10001425-1591106400-1591110000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY: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: May 26\, 2020\nTopic: Freezing Fiddleheads and Refrigerator Spring Pickles\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online \nDate: June 2\, 2020\nTopic: Freezing Rhubarb and Greens\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online – coming soon \nDate: June 9\, 2020\nTopic: Introduction to Boiling Water Bath Canning\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online – coming soon \nDate: June 16\, 2020\nTopic: Preserving Strawberries\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online – coming soon \nDate: June 23\, 2020\nTopic: Preserving Herbs\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online – coming soon \nDate: June 30\, 2020\nTopic: Drinks from the Garden\nTime: 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.\nPrice: $5 suggested donation (optional)\nTo register: sign up online – coming soon \nMore webinar topics to follow — the series will continue through October 27th.  \nTo request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Kate McCarty\, 207.781.6099\, kate.mccarty@maine.edu.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/food-preservation-webinar-series/2020-06-02/
CATEGORIES:Food and Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260529T130227
CREATED:20200602T132308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T132346Z
UID:10001433-1591178400-1591182000@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Raising Backyard Poultry – Online Zoom Course
DESCRIPTION:Registration Required\nOnline Zoom Session- Participants will receive Zoom information after registration.  \nProspective and beginning small-scale poultry egg producers will gain a general understanding of what it takes to raise poultry in their backyard. \nThis program will be lead by Donna Coffin\, UMaine Extension Professor and Dr. Colt Knight\, UMaine Extension Livestock Specialist. \nTopics will include poultry breeds\, housing\, health\, and nutrition.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/raising-backyard-poultry-online-zoom-course-2/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Home and Garden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T130227
CREATED:20200602T183324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T183324Z
UID:10001435-1591279200-1591286400@extension.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual 4-H Quarantine Professional Development-Observing the Natural World
DESCRIPTION:Join UMaine 4-H staff for a variety of virtual workshops designed to support those working directly with youth. Workshops will be a blend of online and independent (offline) work. Join one workshop or all four. Certificates for contact hours will be provided to attendees.  In order to view workshop visual aids\, joining with video capability is preferred. Registration is required at least 24-hours in advance. Register here: https://extension.umaine.edu/4h/virtual-4-h-quarantine-professional-development/.    All online workshops will take place in Eastern Standard Time. \nObserving the Natural World- Using and Exploration Routine from the BEETLES Project\, participants will practice and learn a useful tool to teach and model observation skills. This learning process helps students develop a mindset of curiosity\, and provides language tools to actively and directly engage with the natural world. This simple routine can help students get beyond seeing nature as a “green blur\,” and lead them to never be bored in nature again. (2 contact hours)
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/virtual-4-h-quarantine-professional-development-observing-the-natural-world/
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