Friday, March 20th, is this year’s Spring Equinox, and at the same time, Mercury goes direct exactly conjunct the North Node of the Moon at 8′ Pisces. What does this mean? Besides cheering us on with increasing hours of daylight, this is a powerful time to begin a new project or phase of your life, especially one that advances your spiritual/intuitive growth. You will have the momentum of Aries energy (go, go now) guided by Pisces’ sensitivity to higher dimensions, together with Mercury’s help with clarity of thought & smooth logistics, all while the North Node is giving you a huge green flag. Yes, now is the time to begin to…write that book, start that practice, take that course….
Happy Wednesday!
New this week:
Monday, March 30th, 6-7:30 pm on Zoom: This is the second installment of Everyday Money Skills: A Community Series, led by Michele Eden Montas. This series is designed to reduce financial stress, build confidence, and provide realistic tools that reflect how people actually live and work in Downeast Maine. Financial health is a critical, often-overlooked part of overall well-being. This program approaches money without judgment or assumptions, recognizing that people’s financial difficulties are shaped by more than personal decisions. Participants are welcome to attend the entire series or hop in just for the programs that appeal to them! For more information, reach out to Lizzie at lizzie@whrl.org or by phone at 413-717-7827. Get the series schedule and register.
Caregiving often means making major decisions without enough time, information, or support. That’s why Caregiver Action Network is launching Planning for Care: A Legal & Financial Webinar Series for Caregivers, a 3-part series designed to help caregivers better understand some of the most complex planning decisions they may face.
- Planning for Care: Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance and How to Use It, March 30, 2026 at 1 pm.
- Planning for Care: Why Financial Planning Matters for Family Caregivers, April 30, 2026 at 2 pm.
- Planning for Care: How to Choose a Long-Term Care Facility, May 28, 2026 at 2 pm.
Across three sessions, caregivers will receive practical guidance on long-term care insurance, financial planning, and choosing a long-term care facility. Register for these free, virtual sessions using the links above.
Monday, April 13, 5:30-6:30 pm: Come to get more information about joining a 6-8 week Girl Scouts of Maine club at Cobscook Institute. Come early and grab a bite at our Community Dinner, which is free/by donation and starts at 5 pm.
Tuesdays, starting April 2, 11am-12:30pm. A secular, nature-based homeschooling co-op focused on creating community and exploring the great outdoors! Not sure you’re a homeschooler? Come anyway and play! All are welcome. RSVP by email to: LindaPendarvis@gmail.com Download a flyer for more information.
Download G.E.A.R. Parent Network’s spring flyer of statewide quarterly events. May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness/Action month so we have several additional trainings being offered during this upcoming quarter.
The Maine Legislature annually grants a scholarship to one student from each county who is currently pursuing or planning to pursue an education at a two- or four-year degree-granting Maine college or technical school. Administered through the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME), awards are given to Maine resident high school seniors or full- or part-time postsecondary students accepted to or enrolled in accredited Maine colleges for graduate or undergraduate degrees. The 2026-2027 applications will be accepted until the May 1, 2026 deadline. Scholarship awards of $1,000 will be given to one student in each of Maine’s counties (16 total). Only complete applications will be considered. Learn more.