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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.

Please contact the Prevention Council for more information on upcoming events:
Penquis (Piscataquis)
50 North St
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
Contact: Christine McMillen
cmcmillen@penquis.org
http://www.penquis.org


Nurturing Parenting: Infants, toddlers and preschoolers

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/3/2023    End Date: 12/19/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 4:00PM

Audience: Parents and caregivers of Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/5/2023    End Date: 12/14/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 5:00PM

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children of all ages

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Brownville Library Storytime

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/10/2023    End Date: 12/12/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Alternating Tuesdays on the following dates: Oct 10 and 24, Nov 7 and 21, Dec 12

Time: 11:15am

Town: Brownville

Audience: Parents and caregivers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Come join us at the Brownville Free Public Library at 27 Church Street in Brownville. StoryTime includes a story and fun craft, and snacks are provided. Stories and activities are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, but all are welcome!

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Family Night at Thompson Free Public Library

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/10/2023    End Date: 12/12/2023

Day(s) of the Week: One Tuesday per month on the following dates: Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12

Time: 5:30PM

Town: Dover-Foxcroft

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-18

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Please join us at the Thompson Free Public Library at 186 E Main St in Dover-Foxcroft for our monthly Family Night. We will be playing games, family activities, scavenger hunts etc, all while enjoying snacks and great fun. Children and families of all ages are welcome!

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Guilford Library StoryTime

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/13/2023    End Date: 12/15/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Alternating Friday mornings on the following dates: Oct 13 and 27, Nov 10

Time: 10:00am

Town: Guilford

Audience: Parents and caregivers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Come join us at the Guilford Memorial Library at 4 Library Street in Guilford. StoryTime includes a story and fun craft, and snacks are provided. Stories and activities are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, but all are welcome!

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Milo Library StoryTime

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/21/2023    End Date: 12/16/2023

Day(s) of the Week: One Saturday per month on the following dates: Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16

Time: 10:15am

Town: Milo

Audience: Parents and caregivers of toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Come join us at the Milo Free Public Library at 4 Pleasant Street in Milo. StoryTime includes a story and fun craft, and snacks are provided. Stories and activities are perfect for up to age 10, but all are welcome!

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Nurturing Parenting: Fathers

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/24/2023    End Date: 12/19/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 5:00pm

Audience: Fathers and others who serve a father-type role to children in their lives

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Additional Information: Registration is required and will be accepted until 10/31/2023.

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Nurturing Parenting: HOPE

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/24/2023    End Date: 12/26/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 10am

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children with special needs

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Additional Information: Registration is required and is accepted until November 7th

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Active Parenting- Teens (ages 12+)

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 11/2/2023    End Date: 12/14/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 4:00PM

Audience: Parents and Caregivers of teens ages 12-19

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Mandated Reporting

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 12/11/2023   

Day(s) of the Week:

Time: 9-11am

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/oExT7n8snxUGfywSA

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Protective Factors

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 12/19/2023   

Day(s) of the Week:

Time: 10-12

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/oExT7n8snxUGfywSA

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Purple Crying

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 12/21/2023   

Day(s) of the Week:

Time: 10-12

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/oExT7n8snxUGfywSA

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Safe Sleep

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 12/21/2023   

Day(s) of the Week:

Time: 10-12

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/oExT7n8snxUGfywSA

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org