October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: The University of Maine at Machias, in partnership with the NextStep Domestic Violence Project, will be holding events throughout October that raise awareness about domestic violence. See below. Happy Wednesday! New this week: CCC Cultural Humility Training Please join the CCC for a newly developed training presented by Elizabeth […]
Save the date for Healthy Acadia’s 20TH ANNUAL Turkey-A-Thon fundraiser, Friday, October 11th 2024, 7 am — 5 pm. We would LOVE to have you join us at one of the seven sites across Washington County as a volunteer during the big day!! Fill out the form here to sign up for volunteer shifts, and don’t hesitate to circulate this to […]
Down East Hospice Volunteers is holding a 5-day volunteer training at the Calais Community Hospital. Pre-interview required. Gas cards can be provided. Learn more and download an application. Email your application. Call 454-7521 ext. 9126 for more information. Download a flyer to share. Down East Hospice Volunteers Director, Barbara Barnett, was interviewed on WQDY about the training and why this is such a […]
Project FeederWatch turns your love of feeding birds into scientific discoveries. FeederWatch is a November-April survey of birds that visit backyards, nature centers, community areas, and other locales in North America. You don’t even need a feeder! All you need is an area from which you like to watch birds. Plus, the schedule is completely […]
Healthy Acadia is coordinating overdose awareness events on August 31st, Int’l Overdose Awareness Day. Learn more in the announcements below. Happy Wednesday! New this week: Celebrate Rayitos de Sol Mano en Mano invites you to celebrate the new childcare building tonight, Wednesday, August 28th, from 5 – 6:30 pm. We will be having food, a tour of the […]
Healthy Acadia invites you to a family resource event at the Indian Township Bingo Hall next Friday. Free haircuts! Download a flyer to share. Happy Wednesday! New this week: Washington County ECE Conference Registration is now open for the 5th annual Washington County Early Childhood Ed Conference on September 21st, 9 am — 3 pm at Washington County Community […]
The Machias Wild Blueberry Festival is great fun for kids. In addition to these special activities, vendor carnival games for kids, the Pie-Eating Contest, and the Blueberry Run all include children’s categories. On Friday, enjoy the Children’s Parade sponsored by the Washington County Children’s Program and Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council. The parade forms at the […]
Every year the Lion’s Gate portal opens between July 28th and August 12th, but its power peaks on August 8, when the Earth, Sun, and the Star Sirius are in cosmic alignment within the Leo zodiac. This is the most powerful time of the year to manifest your dreams. The energy of 8 brings abundance and power, […]
Photo courtesy of Foxes World. Happy Wednesday! New this week: SCEC Economic Summit Save the date of October 16th, 10 am — 2:30 pm at the Danforth Town Hall for Sunrise County Economic Summit: The Work of Building Rural Prosperity. Please join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities of housing, digital equity & the tourism […]
NextStep will be hosting a FREE Family Fun Dance on August 10th from 4-8 pm at Machias Memorial High School! Come enjoy this completely free event in a safe environment with your family. There will be snacks and beverages, fun games and prizes, dance music with DJ Bill Da Butler, and a collection of art contributed […]