Building Substance Use Informed Practices to Support Families and Students: Substance Use 101

University of Maine, Machias 116 O'Brien Ave, Machias, ME, United States

This training, presented by Abby Frutchey, LADC, CCS, is designed for staff at all levels in Family Futures Downeast partner organizations featuring scenarios and content with a specific focus on Washington County early and higher education. Participants will gain a rich understanding of the complexity of substance use disorders and its impacts on brain development […]

No WG / PB Meeting

Sunrise County Economic Council 7 Ames Way, Machias, ME, United States

There will be no Work Group/Poverty Busters meeting today.  The next meeting is August 7th.

No C4 Meeting

Sunrise County Economic Council 7 Ames Way, Machias, ME, United States

The CCC Council will not meet today.  The next meeting is August 2nd.

Aging My Way Community Fair

UMM Reynolds Center 116 O'Brien Avenue, Machias, ME, United States

Washington County Thriving in Place invites all community members interested in learning tips, tools, gadgets, strategies and services available to help retain wellness and supports into our later years to "Aging My Way Community Fair," a free summer event. Join us for exhibits, demonstrations and guidance to start planning your path to thriving in place.  […]

Hot Topics in Employment

WCCC Assembly Room 1 College Drive, Calais, ME, United States

The law firm of Rudman Winchell will present a lunch & learn on three of the hottest topics facing employers in employment law: Drug Use in the Workplace, Sexual Harassment,  and Workplace Accommodation, while also reviewing changes to Maine employment laws this year. Washington County Community College is hosting this event from 11:00 to 1:30 […]

Cultural Competency 2019: FFD 201

Bear Lodge New Pit Road, Princeton, ME

This is a FREE Three-hour training on Cultural Competency presented by Elizabeth Neptune with Geo Neptune, a two-spirit educator and activist. The training will take place at Bear Lodge, north side of Long Lake, Indian Township, from 10 am to 2 pm. This training is geared for Family Futures Downeast staff and partner agencies, medical […]

Helping Your Business Navigate Substance Use in the Workplace

Machias Savings Bank Training Center 1 Colonial Way, Machias, ME, United States

Sunrise County Economic Council and the Community Caring Collaborative are coordinating a 3-hour  training for employers on this topic with two different options for dates and locations: September 26th from 9 am - Noon at the Machias Savings Bank Training Center, 1 Colonial Way, Machias. October 10th from 5 - 8 pm at the Downeast […]

Elder Abuse Awareness & Response Workshop

Calais Congregational Church 21 Calais Avenue, Calais, ME, United States

The Elder Abuse Institute of Maine, together with Next Step and the CCC, is hosting a free workshop on October 10th from 1-5 pm at the Calais Congregational Church, 21 Calais Avenue.  This event is for community volunteers, social service agency staff, medical providers, law enforcement, and faith community members.  Participants will learn to identify […]

Helping Your Business Navigate Substance Use in the Work Place

Downeast Recovery Support Center, Calais 311 Main Street, Calais, United States

Sunrise County Economic Council and the Community Caring Collaborative are coordinating a 3-hour  training for employers on this topic on October 10th from 5 - 8 pm at the Downeast Recovery Support Center, 311 Main Street, Calais. The training will begin with local businesses sharing how they are engaging recovery communities and learn from lived […]

Free Family Harvest Meal

With help from our partners, the CCC is planning a free, nutritious meal for families with children who participate in Trick or Treat on Main Street this year.  Help us offer children and families a (not too) spooky good time!  We expect hundreds of children to visit businesses in downtown Machias on October 25th and […]

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