BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Community Caring Collaborative - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Community Caring Collaborative X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cccmaine.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Community Caring Collaborative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20180306T163918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T165848Z UID:2748-1522841400-1522846800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Healing Gardens BBL DESCRIPTION:Elin MacKinnon\, LCSW\, presents a brown bag lunch for the CCC – Healing Gardens: Horticultural Therapy – on April 4th in the large conference room at SCEC from 11:30 am to 1 pm.  Elin will provide a brief history and introduction to the profession of horticultural therapy – how it works and where it’s practiced.  The focus of this Brown Bag learning session will be on how participants can explore\, encourage and support healing garden activities in all kinds of settings and will all kinds of clients.  We’ll end with a fun hands on activity. \nElin has incorporated healing garden activities into her work with children and families since 1992 when she developed a community garden project for children in treatment foster care.   For over 15 years she has taught a course to graduate social work students at the University of Maine about the benefits of expressive and experiential therapies with a focus on horticulture. \nLinks to resources on Horticultural Therapy\nWebsites:\nAmerican Horticultural Therapy Association \nThe Northeast Horticultural Therapy Network \nCanadian Horticultural Therapy Association \nPoisonous and Non-poisonous Plants \nActivities and ideas for HT \nVideos:\nMissouri Botanical Garden video clip on their Therapeutic Horticulture Programs \nChicago Botanic Gardens video clip on the healing power of plants for Veterans \nContainer Gardens for HT video \nTheme Gardens for Kids video \nMore Resources (Google Drive Folder) URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/healing-gardens-bbl/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/healing-pond-garden.png ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20180214T190744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180313T211314Z UID:2665-1522314000-1522324800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Legal Issues Regarding Substance Use in the Workplace DESCRIPTION:On March 29th from 9 am to 12 Noon the law firm of Drummond Woodsum will present a free workshop for employers anxious to learn the legal ramifications of working with employees using medical Cannabis and other substances in light of legislation such as: \n\nThe Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”)\nThe Maine Human Rights Act\nMaine and federal family and medical leave laws\nThe Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act\nThe Marijuana Legalization Act\n\nQuestions will be encouraged and practical tips offered for challenging or awkward conversations and situations.  Sunrise County Economics Council is coordinating this workshop at the University of Maine\, Machias in Science 102\, with a teleconference option for participants to attend simultaneously at Washington County Community College in the Assembly Room.  Contact Amy Lentz at alentz@sunrisecounty.org or 207-255-0983.  See this flyer for details.  This event is made possible with support from the King and Jean Cummings Charitable Trust. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/legal-issues-regarding-substance-use-workplace/ LOCATION:University of Maine\, Machias\, 116 O'Brien Ave\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/illegal-vs-legal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sunrise County Economic Council":MAILTO:scec@sunrisecounty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20171115T203520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171220T214925Z UID:2391-1515574800-1515585600@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Understanding Substance Use in the Workplace DESCRIPTION:Sunrise County Economic Council is hosting an important training for business owners and HR personnel on January 10th (rescheduled from December 12th) from 9 am to Noon at their offices at 7 Ames Way in Machias\, Understanding Substance Use in the Workplace.  This training presented by Marjorie F. Withers\, LCPC\, will lay the foundation for understanding substances and their impact on employees\, and how to support them in recovery.  To register\, email Amy or call 255-0983.  This event is made possible by funding from the H. King and Jean Cummings Charitable Fund of the Maine Community Foundation. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/substance-use-issues-101/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sunrise County Economic Council":MAILTO:scec@sunrisecounty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20171205T181647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T222008Z UID:2502-1515492000-1515502800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Changes to Maine’s Safety Net DESCRIPTION:Changes to Maine’s Safety Net: Understanding & Accessing TANF\, SNAP and MaineCare — a free training for service providers in Washington County from 10 am to 1 pm (please note that we have delayed the training by one hour to accommodate icy roads) on January 9\, 2018 in the Assembly Room of Washington County Community College in Calais.  Maine Equal Justice Partners\, along with Maine DHHS Office of Family Independence\, Fedcap and Passamaquoddy partners\, will share what you need to know about changes made to these programs that may benefit clients and the families you work with.  Special attention will be given to how families can access these programs in Washington County.  Light Refreshments will be provided.    Download requested materials presented at the training below: \n\nKaren Wyman’s presentation\, Safety Net Overview and Legislative Changes\, in pdf format\nLegal Services at MEJP\nMedicaid Expansion FAQ\n\n  \n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/changes-maines-safety-net/ LOCATION:WCCC Assembly Room\, 1 College Drive\, Calais\, ME\, 04619\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Safety-Net.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180105T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180105T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170109T171338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180104T194421Z UID:1963-1515141000-1515148200@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:C4 Cancelled DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the CCC Council is cancelled due to blizzard conditions. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/c4-meeting-2018-01-05/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20171115T203653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T193544Z UID:2394-1513674000-1513684800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Drug-Free Workplace Discussion DESCRIPTION:Following up on requests made at the Summer Addiction\, Recovery & the Work Force Summit\, Sunrise County Economic Council is hosting a free event on December 19th from 9 am to Noon at their offices at 7 Ames Way in Machias – Establishing a Drug-Free Workplace and Drug Testing Policies in Maine\, presented by Amanda O’Leary\, Bureau of Labor Standards.  The format for this will be a discussion on how to develop these policies\, the rules and requirements under Maine law and how the new legalization of Cannabis may affect those policies.  To register\, email Amy or call 255-0983. This event is made possible by funding from the Bureau of Labor Standards and Washington County CareerCenters. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/drug-free-workplace-discussion/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sunrise County Economic Council":MAILTO:scec@sunrisecounty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171218T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20171127T214726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171128T155159Z UID:2415-1513605600-1513612800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Community Forum DESCRIPTION:Join Maine Equal Justice Partners and your colleagues in Washington County on December 18th from 2-4 pm at the Kay Parker Building in Machias to continue the conversation about child poverty from last spring’s community forum: Invest in Tomorrow: Solving Childhood Poverty is Everyone’s Problem. This will be an opportunity to discuss what solutions could be put in place\, what we’ve learned since the spring forum\, and consider what our collective next steps should be.  Contact Joby Thoyalil at MEJP with any questions.  Sponsors include the John T Gorman Foundation\, Maine Equal Justice Partners\, United Way\, Maine State Chamber of Commerce\, Maine Community Foundation\, and Maine Community Action Association. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/invest-in-tomorrow/ LOCATION:Kay Parker Building\, Hadley Lake Road\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Maine Equal Justice Partners":MAILTO:rmerrill@mejp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171101T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171101T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170921T204224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T141048Z UID:2263-1509539400-1509550200@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Sharing Local Resources DESCRIPTION:Join the CCC’s Work Group & Poverty Busters on November 1st at the Kay Parker Building in Machias (not 7 Ames Way)  for an extended brown bag lunch beginning at 12:30 pm and concluding at 3:30 pm\, preempting the WG/PB meeting this month.  We will be exploring local resources for families\, elders\, individuals with substance issues and others\, digging deeper into programs and services available right here in Washington County. Bring a friend and your lunch and we’ll provide beverages and dessert!  RSVP to Christine if you plan to attend. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/sharing-local-resources/ LOCATION:Kay Parker Building\, Hadley Lake Road\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/friends.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170612T170145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T180507Z UID:1673-1508576400-1508587200@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Senior Health & Safety Expo DESCRIPTION:The Washington County Thriving in Place Initiative invites all seniors to its first annual Senior Safety Expo on Saturday\, October 21st from 9 am to 12 Noon in the Multipurpose room at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Machias.  Come with your medications to this free event and sit with a pharmacist for a personal medication review.  While you’re there\, enjoy delicious light refreshments and visit exhibit tables staffed by knowledgeable people to help navigate your way safely through these golden years.  Learn about fall prevention; receive tips to prevent financial fraud; Get information on adaptive equipment like stair lifts and much\, much more! URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/senior-safety-expo/ LOCATION:Maine Veterans’ Home\, Machias\, 32 Veterans Way\, Machias\, 04654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Pharmacist-helping-senior.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170914T202755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T203115Z UID:2210-1508331600-1508337000@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Hope Fund Conversation DESCRIPTION:The CCC invites partner providers who submit Hope Fund applications on behalf of clients to an informal celebration marking the launch of the Fund’s 6th year of operation.  Join us for some dessert and conversation in the large conference room at SCEC from 1-2:30 pm.  We will discuss changes to the application form; answer questions on eligibility and interpreting the guidelines; share suggestions for how the Fund is linked to pre-established goals within your program; and ask for feedback on evaluating the impact of the Fund.  Please RSVP to Christine before October 13th.  Download a flyer to circulate to colleagues at your organization. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/hope-fund-conversation/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Meet & Greet,Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/iStock_000004535819Large.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170915T203605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T181613Z UID:2217-1507278600-1507307400@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:POLST DESCRIPTION:Goals of Care for Advanced Serious Illnesses Conversation – the Maine Hospice Counsel is offering a Physician Order for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) model training for medical providers\, caregivers\, clergy\, hospice volunteers\, and behavioral health counselors at the Calais Regional Hospital\, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.  This event is supported by the Washington County Thriving in Place Initiative\, funded by Maine Health Access Foundation\, and the CCC.  Visit this event site to register.  Registration must be completed by\, Friday\, September 22\, 2017.  Scholarships available – check the applicable box. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/polst/ LOCATION:Calais Regional Hospital\, 24 Hospital Lane\, Calais\, ME\, 04619\, United States CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170905T224305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T151403Z UID:2148-1507116600-1507122000@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Animal Assisted Therapy Brown Bag Lunch DESCRIPTION:Join the CCC for a fascinating brown bag lunch on the topic of Animal Assisted Therapy presented by ECCO Consultant and CCC trainer\, Elin MacKinnon\, LCSW\, from 11:30 to 1 pm on October 4th in the large conference room at the SCEC House. Read more here. Bring your lunch\, we’ll supply beverages and dessert.  RSVP to Christine and download a flyer to share with your friends. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/animal-assisted-therapy-brown-bag-lunch/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/animal-assisted-therapy-bbl-word-cloud.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170926T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170829T193724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170908T174925Z UID:2108-1506427200-1506438000@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Repair & Winterize My Home DESCRIPTION:The Washington County Thriving in Place Initiative presents this FREE 3-hour informational session to seniors\, people with chronic illness and families living in homes that would benefit from repair and weatherization work to cut down on heating costs and safety hazards (download flyer to share).  Join us on September 26th from Noon to 3 pm at the East Machias Community Center (Firehouse) to learn about the repair and weatherization programs offered in Washington County.  Speakers from the USDA Rural Development\, Washington Hancock Community Agency\, Maine Seacoast Mission\, and Thermal Efficiency: Eastport will outline the benefits of each program\, tell you how they work\, and answer your questions.  Find out what program is right for you and start the sign-up/application process after the presentations.  Light refreshment will be served\, so please let us know if you are planning to attend by filling out this simple form below. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/repair-winterize-home/ LOCATION:East Machias Community Center\, 573 Main Street\, East Machias\, ME\, 04630\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Insulating-a-window.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170812 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170111T224032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170313T164857Z UID:781-1502323200-1502495999@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Coaching Institute DESCRIPTION:Dr. Donna Beegle’s intensive two-day Coaching Institute will prepare you for breaking barriers in your organization. Participants will learn how to serve as on-site experts for educating colleagues\, providing leadership for eliminating barriers\, and developing system-wide approaches for improving outcomes for families and individuals\,  August 10-11\, 2017 at the Augusta Civic Center.  Visit Communication Across Barriers for more information and to register. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/coaching-institute/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/D-Beegle-small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Communication Across Barriers":MAILTO:dbeegle@combarriers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170810 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170111T222332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170313T165107Z UID:777-1502150400-1502323199@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Poverty Institute DESCRIPTION:Dr. Donna Beegle’s intensive two-day Poverty Institute providing a grounded understanding of poverty and what you can do to more successfully assist people in moving out – and staying out – of poverty.  August 8-9\, 2017 at the Augusta Civic Center.  Visit Communication Across Barriers for more information and to register. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/poverty-institute/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/D-Beegle-small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Communication Across Barriers":MAILTO:dbeegle@combarriers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170713T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170713T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170510T140648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170717T142251Z UID:1584-1499933700-1499958000@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Addiction\, Recovery & the Workforce DESCRIPTION:The Community Caring Collaborative and Sunrise County Economic Council invite business owners and human resource staff to Addiction\, Recovery & the Workforce: a summit for Washington County businesses of all sizes\, a free event on July 13\, 2017 from 8:15 to 3 pm in Science 102 at the University of Maine\, Machias.  Participants will learn and discuss challenges to hiring and employing people in recovery; hear strategies for success and dealing with challenges from a panel of experts; plus gain foundational information on addiction and available treatment and recovery supports. \nSummit Speakers:\nWe are firming up an impressive lineup of speakers and panelists that includes Garrett Martin\, Executive Director of the Maine Center for Economic Policy\, delivering the keynote address; Charles Rudelitch\, Executive Director of Sunrise County Economic Council\, presenting Washington County-specific data on the impacts of addiction on the workforce; Nichole Jamison\, Regional Manager of Maine DOL\, presenting information on the panel session “Tools for Employers;”  Hook Wheeler\, Workforce Director\, Eastern Maine Development Corporation in Hancock County; and Cooper Friend\,  owner of Friend & Friend Power Sports in Ellsworth.  Download the Summit Speaker Schedule. \nSummit Resource Fair:\nThere will be a resource fair component in Kilburn Hall while Summit attendees are having lunch from 12 – 1 pm.  This is an opportunity for agencies and businesses who provide services and supports for employers\, employees and individuals related to addiction and recovery\, to meet employers\, answer questions\, and hand out promotional material. Please contact Christine by June 30th if your organization would like to participate in the resource fair. \nAttending the Summit:\nAll presentations will take place in room 102 of the Science Building – light refreshment will be served in the hall just outside room 102.  You can register for the whole day or the morning sessions only. Lunch will be provided from 12 – 1 pm in Kilburn Hall\, where the Summit Resource Fair will be taking place.  Download a UMM Campus Map to locate both buildings and parking areas. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/addiction-recovery-workforce/ LOCATION:University of Maine\, Machias\, 116 O'Brien Ave\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Hiring-Workers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170510T204053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T235932Z UID:1594-1497956400-1497963600@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Landlord Lunch Meeting DESCRIPTION:This meeting is specifically for landlords and property managers in Washington County. The Community Caring Collaborative is excited to host this gathering to help connect two important groups: those with housing units to rent and those who help people become great tenants.  The meeting will include a panel presentation from several organizations who offer supports for landlords\, such as the Maine Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8). RSVP to Charley or use this Landlord FAQ form with RSVP and Mail to CCC\, PO Box 224\, East Machias\, ME 04630. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/landlord-lunch-meeting/ LOCATION:Kay Parker Building\, Hadley Lake Road\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Section-8-Housing.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170419T203223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170509T175622Z UID:1478-1494925200-1494950400@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Developing Executive Function Skills to Support Families DESCRIPTION:This training  will be presented by LaDonna Pavetti\, Ph.D.\, Vice President for Family Income Support Policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities\, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Kay Parker Building in Machias.  Lunch will be provided.  To register\, please fill out the information requested below and press the submit button.  You will receive an email confirmation within two days.  Thanks! \n\n\n \n \n Developing Executive Function Skills to Support Families Registration Form\n \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n TitleOrganizationEmail\n \n Daytime PhoneDietary restrictions or accommodations needed URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/developing-executive-function-skills/ LOCATION:Kay Parker Building\, Hadley Lake Road\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170512T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170512T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170320T193632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170320T194116Z UID:1356-1494576900-1494604800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:MeAIMH Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the Maine Infant Mental Health Association’s 30th annual training conference at the Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown in Freeport\, May 12th from 8:15 am to 4 pm\,  This year’s featured speaker is Stephan A. Viehweg on Tackling the Tough Stuff: Supporting Families at Risk.  Download the MeAIMH Conf 2017 flyer for more information. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/meaimh-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, Downtown Freeport END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170505T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170505T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170322T142320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T142320Z UID:1368-1493982000-1493989200@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Children's Services Provider Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is a followup to the February 3rd meeting\, convened by Children’s Behavioral Services\, to address the long wait times of children for HCT and Section 28 services.  Join other providers of children’s behavioral services for a brainstorming brown bag lunch on May 5th from 11 am to 1 pm in the large conference room at Sunrise County Economic Council’s building at 7 Ames Way\, Machias. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/childrens-services-provider-meeting/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Child and Family Services":MAILTO:Cheryl.Hathaway@Maine.Gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170315T153116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T151157Z UID:1325-1493811000-1493816400@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Avoiding Provider Burnout Brown Bag Lunch DESCRIPTION:The Washington County Resiliency Team invites all medical\, mental health\, substance use\, social service\, legal\, economic and other service providers to a brown bag lunch on Self-Care & Avoiding Provider Burnout on May 3rd from 11:30 am to 1 pm at a location in Machias tba. This is not your ordinary brown bag lunch – download the flyer for all the fun details and circulate to your colleagues.  We are asking people to RSVP to Christine by April 28th. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/avoiding-provider-burnout-brown-bag-lunch/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Sundae.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170428T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170428T154500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170110T232916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T164412Z UID:730-1493368200-1493394300@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Caregivers Conference DESCRIPTION:Washington County Caregivers Conference is a free event for informal and family caregivers who play such a critical role in providing care for chronically ill\, disabled and aging members of our communities so they can remain at home. If you are one of the estimated 44 million people nationwide who provide these services\, or want to learn more about the realities of aging in place with the help of a caregiver\, please join us on April 28th for a day of education and fun at St. Croix Hall on the campus of Washington County Community College. The day offers four different presentations providing valuable information on different aspects of caregiving\, a resource fair\, an inspiring keynote address and wonderful food – all for free! Maybe best of all\, this conference offers an opportunity to connect with other caregivers and to know that you are supported by your community.  Download a 2017 Caregivers Brochure for more information.  This event is sponsored by the Washington County Thriving in Place Initiative.  Registration for this event is now closed. \nIf you are requesting help to pay for another caregiver to provide care so that you can attend the conference\, the CCC must have an invoice from the person providing that service (download an invoice template). \n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/caregivers-conference/ LOCATION:WCCC St Croix Hall\, 1 College Drive\, Calais\, ME\, 04619\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/WaCo-Cargeviers-Logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170329T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170329T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170221T164102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T195720Z UID:1157-1490778000-1490788800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Financial Needs & Challenges for Seniors DESCRIPTION:This is a free informational session on March 29th from 9 am to 12 Noon in Science 102 at the University of Maine\, Machias\, with financial & legal experts Hilary Fernald\, Downeast Senior Safety Net Attorney with Legal Services for the Elderly; Joseph Connors\,  Financial Coach  with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; and Ted Cobb of the Office for Family Independence\, Maine Dept of Health & Human Services.  Learn about the financial challenges facing seniors and available options to help meet these needs.  Come with your questions and ask the experts.  This event is sponsored by the Washington County Thriving in Place Initiative and the University of Maine\, Machias. \nPlease fill in the information requested below to help us know how many people to expect at this event. \n\n \n \n Financial Needs & Challenges for Seniors\n \n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n Phone*Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/financial-needs-challenges-seniors/ LOCATION:University of Maine\, Machias\, 116 O'Brien Ave\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/woman-looking-at-form.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170110T225715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170209T152400Z UID:725-1487147400-1487161800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Cultural Competency Training DESCRIPTION:This is a FREE\, four-hour training on Cultural Competency presented by Elizabeth (“Liz”) Neptune and sponsored by the Community Caring Collaborative in the Assembly Room at Washington County Community College in Calais. \nThis training is geared for Family Futures Downeast staff and partner agencies\, medical providers\, mental health and social service providers\, school guidance counselors\, law enforcement\, and anyone working with families in Washington County.  The primary goal of this training is to increase or enhance individual cultural competence. This will be accomplished by examining several elements of cultural competency including awareness\, knowledge\, attitudes and assumptions.  There will be significant emphasis on honoring diversity and cultural differences. Download the  Cultural Competency Flyer 2017 to post in your office. \nMorning refreshments will be provided.  Participants will receive contact hour certificates from the CCC (no fee)\, and Continuing Education Units (0.4) from WCCC will be available for a $10 fee (bring cash\, check or money order payable to Washington County Community College).   Registration is closed for this training. \n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/cultural-competency-training/ LOCATION:WCCC Assembly Room\, 1 College Drive\, Calais\, ME\, 04619\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Liz-Neptune.png ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170125T163240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T153103Z UID:970-1486972800-1487264400@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Recovery Coach Training Postponed DESCRIPTION:Healthy Acadia invites community members to enroll in a 4-day Recovery Coach course to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to guide and mentor others through their own recovery process. Presented by certified trainers Denise Black (in photo above) and Terri Woodruff. This training will be held at the DHHS offices in Machias\, 8 am to 5 pm\, February 13\, 14\, 15 & 16.  Pre-registration is required.  Registration fee is $100\, but scholarships are available.  Download the flyer for more information or visit the registration website. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/recovery-coach-training/ LOCATION:DHHS\, Machias\, 38 Prescott Drive\, Machias\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ORGANIZER;CN="Healthy Acadia":MAILTO:info@healthyacadia.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170204T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170127T152202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T153437Z UID:999-1486202400-1486207800@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:MSW Weekend Info Session DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Weekend 3-Year MSW Program – Belfast-Machias-Presque Isle on Saturday\, February 4th\, 10-11:30 am in Torrey Hall #103 at UMM.  Using video conference technology with faculty visiting each campus on a rotational basis\, students can take classes on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings to earn a Master of Social Work Degree in as little as 3 years.  February 1st is the deadline to apply (but later applications may be considered).  For more information\, visit the School of Social Work or download the MSW Info Machias flyer. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/msw-weekend-info-session/ LOCATION:University of Maine\, Machias\, 116 O'Brien Ave\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cccmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Campus-2_015.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170203T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170203T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170111T221343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T221557Z UID:774-1486125000-1486139400@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Poverty Core DESCRIPTION:Poverty Core members convene in the SCEC Board Room today at a different time – 12:30 – 4:30 pm. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/poverty-core/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170203T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170124T205846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T210143Z UID:953-1486119600-1486125000@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:WC Children's Services Providers DESCRIPTION:Cheryl Hathaway from Child Behavioral Health Services is convening a meeting of Washington County providers of children’s services on February 3\, 2017\, from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the Kay Parker Building in Machias. What are the real needs of children? What are the gaps in service requests for children?  Cheryl wants to hear from you! Come join the discussion and brainstorm on how to meet the needs of children waiting for HCT & RCS services.  Note: this meeting will be cancelled if local schools or schools in the Bangor\, Brewer or Ellsworth area are closed due to weather. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/wc-childrens-services-providers/ LOCATION:Kay Parker Building\, Hadley Lake Road\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170202T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170124T164612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T164612Z UID:943-1486029600-1486035000@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:TiP Training Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Thriving in Place Training Committee will meet in the small conference room at SCEC\, 7 Ames Way\, on Thursday\, February 2nd from 10-11:30 am.  Zoom or phone conferencing details will be forwarded in advance of the meeting. URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/tip-training-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:SCEC Calais office\, 330 North Street\, Calais\, ME\, 04619\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170201T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170201T124500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190043 CREATED:20170120T211758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T142501Z UID:903-1485946800-1485953100@www.cccmaine.org SUMMARY:Mentor/Neighbor Mtg Cancelled DESCRIPTION:Today’s meeting of the Mentor/Neighbor Program planners has been cancelled due to snow. \n  \n  URL:https://www.cccmaine.org/event/mentorneighbor-design-meeting/ LOCATION:Sunrise County Economic Council\, 7 Ames Way\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ORGANIZER;CN="Community Caring Collaborative":MAILTO:claurel@cccmaine.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR