Calais Int’l Overdose Awareness Day Walk

Join us for a memorial walk and community vigil as we raise awareness about overdoses on Sunday, August 31st — International Overdose Awareness Day — beginning at 6:30 pm at the DownEast Recovery Support Center.  See flyer for details.  To learn more about Overdose Awareness Day in other locations, visit AMHC’s website.

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September 5th, online: Are you one of the 11% of women in the trades field? Whether you’re a seasoned pro, in training, just starting out, or part of a team – join this month’s Biz Fit discussion!  Are you in HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, construction, or another skilled trade? Or maybe you’re looking to hire a tradesperson?  Bring your coffee or tea and join us to listen, share, and learn from one another in curious conversation. Biz Fit is an informal, confidential, and supportive gathering of entrepreneurial women where we exchange ideas and share insights. Register  and invite a friend!

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University of Maine Cooperative Extension in partnership with the Maine Business School will offer Build a Better Business, a hands-on workshop for business owners and prospective entrepreneurs, on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the UMaine Machias, 116 O’Brien Avenue, Machias.  The workshop offers a full-day program from 8:30 am–4:30 pm, or the choice of a half-day morning or afternoon session. Morning sessions will focus on business strategy and financial modeling. Afternoon sessions will cover business resilience planning and developing a growth mindset. Locally catered lunch and snacks are included.  The cost is $75 for a half-day or $100 for a full-day session, including lunch. A minimum of 12 participants may be required per site. Scholarships are available for participants working in Maine’s outdoor recreation economy; those with businesses related to outdoor recreation may select a reduced rate of $20 for the full-day session when registering. Registration closes three days prior to each event. To register or learn more, visit the program webpage.  For more information or logistical questions, contact Lisa Liberatore at lisa.liberatore@maine.edu. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Jason Entsminger at 207-581-1999 or jason.entsminger@maine.edu.

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The CCC invites you to participate in a free, thought-provoking training session presented by Elizabeth Neptune of Neptune Advantage, focused on Cultural Sensitivity. This session, designed specifically for Family Futures Downeast partners, is open to staff at all member organizations of the Community Caring Collaborative.  Join us in person on September 26th from 10 am — 3 pm at Bear Lodge, situated on the north side of beautiful Long Lake. Learn more and register here.

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October 16th – 19th, Add-on Writing Retreat October 19th – 23rd, Register by September 25th at Cobscook Institute: Participants come to Iota to study all forms of short prose writing.  Iota is designed to help writers break from questions about genre.  Iota posits that it doesn’t matter: just write it!  Learn more and register.

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The National Alliance for Caregiving and CancerCare are partnering up to hear directly from cancer caregivers for this virtual listening session on September 15th from 1 – 2:30 pm.  Family caregivers are essential members of the care team, often managing demanding medical and nursing tasks without formal training. Our listening session aims to highlight the challenges caregivers face. Based on insights from NAC research, it will also pinpoint key areas where training and support are urgently needed. The goal is to outline a path toward a more supportive care system by better preparing caregivers for the vital roles they play. We would appreciate your help spreading the word so the listening session reaches cancer caregivers who may want to share their experience If you are a cancer caregiver yourself, we invite you to participate as well. Register here.