BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91爆料 Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:91爆料 Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91爆料 Calendar 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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260707T002302 CREATED:20260121T210528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T161511Z UID:10004126-1773072000-1773075600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Making the Most of Citation Managers: Zotero Edition DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fogler library to learn about citation managers. Citation managers save you time and effort by organizing the articles\, books\, and other publications you find\, and cite while you write in-text citations and bibliographies. \n(Register and find the Zoom link here) URL:/calendar/event/making-the-most-of-citation-managers-zotero-edition/ LOCATION:Fogler Library Classroom 1\, 91爆料\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fogler Library Classroom 1 91爆料 Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91爆料:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T170000 DTSTAMP:20260707T002302 CREATED:20260121T210303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T161500Z UID:10004124-1773158400-1773162000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:What鈥檚 the Scoop on Scopus?: An Introduction to Scopus DESCRIPTION:Join the librarians at Fogler Library to learn about our newest database\, Scopus. In this introductory session\, we will cover basic search features\, accessing full text documents\, citation tracing and other common research tasks. \n(Register and get the Zoom link here) URL:/calendar/event/whats-the-scoop-on-scopus-an-introduction-to-scopus/ LOCATION:Fogler Library Classroom 1\, 91爆料\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fogler Library Classroom 1 91爆料 Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91爆料:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T180000 DTSTAMP:20260707T002302 CREATED:20260129T200731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T202217Z UID:10004190-1773158400-1773165600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:4-H Maine App Challenge Series DESCRIPTION:The 4-H Maine App Challenge series will provide an introduction to Tyler Technologies鈥櫬燤aine App Challenge聽and provide guided support for developing an app. This will be a series for ages 13+ that focuses on the foundations of developing a web-based application\, including introduction to the聽Maine App Challenge. Participants will engage in design thinking\, prototyping\, and problem solving all while going through the process of developing their own app. At the end of the series\, participants\, if they choose\, will be able to submit their application to the聽Maine App Challenge聽for聽the chance to earn valuable prizes\, including scholarships totaling $10\,000. In this series\, youth will engage in hands-on learning\, computer programming\, and design with guidance and support from experts at Tyler Technologies and 4-H. Participants must be Maine residents. \nParticipants will need access to a computer and be required to create a聽code.org聽login.聽Devices need to be one per participant (sharing a device is not advisable for this session). Tablets and mobile devices do not work with this platform. Participants must be Maine residents. \nAges: 13-18 \nDates/Times: Tuesdays\, March 3 鈥 24\, 2026\, from 4:00 鈥 6:00 pm \nRegistration Deadline: February 12\, 2026 \nCapacity:聽Limited to 12 youth \nRegister here! \nNote 鈥 the Maine App Challenge is open to 4-Hers regardless of participation in this series. \nContact聽sarah.sparks@maine.edu聽for more information. URL:/calendar/event/4-h-maine-app-challenge-series/2026-03-10/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/4-h-maine-app-challenge-series/2026-03-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000 DTSTAMP:20260707T002302 CREATED:20260225T144237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T144544Z UID:10006632-1773162000-1773169200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Oxford County Winter School Series: Keeping Ornamental and Fruit Trees Healthy DESCRIPTION:Join the 91爆料 Cooperative Extension for聽Oxford County Winter School for Farmers\, Homesteaders\, and Gardeners\, a seasonal learning series designed to support small farms\, homesteads\, and home gardeners across Oxford County and beyond. \nEach聽2-hour session聽features an engaging presentation followed by聽Q&A and discussion. The series includes both Zoom and in-person sessions to provide flexible participation options. \nIn this webinar\, we鈥檒l review ways to help you succeed with ornamental and fruit trees at the small farm and home garden scale.聽 We鈥檒l talk about basic site considerations\, caterpillar pests\, beneficial insects\, and more! \nTwo pesticide recertification credits applied for. \nRegistration required. Register here: Keeping Ornamental and Fruit Trees Healthy. \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact extension.oxford@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/oxford-county-winter-school-keeping-ornamental-and-fruit-trees-healthy/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension - Oxford County":MAILTO:extension.oxford@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/oxford-county-winter-school-keeping-ornamental-and-fruit-trees-healthy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000 DTSTAMP:20260707T002302 CREATED:20250925T190648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T194720Z UID:10003860-1773165600-1773169200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey DESCRIPTION:鈥淪tart Your 4-H Volunteer Journey鈥 will provide participants with information about the 91爆料 Extension 4-H program\, including key aspects of positive youth development and opportunities to help youth as a volunteer. The one-hour virtual sessions will also outline the application process for anyone interested in getting involved. \n4-H is a positive youth development program that empowers youth to 鈥渇ind their spark鈥 and thrive. Volunteers play key roles in these experiences\, making a difference by helping youth explore and discover the skills they need to lead successful and fulfilling lives. Adults interested in starting a 4-H club\, sharing expertise and passion through shorter programs that last a few hours or a few weeks\, or assisting with local county 4-H events are encouraged to attend. \nThe informational sessions are free; registration is required on聽the program webpage. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Jennifer Lobley at聽jennifer.lobley@maine.edu聽or 207.255.3345. URL:/calendar/event/start-your-4-h-volunteer-journey-mar-3/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/start-your-4-h-volunteer-journey-mar-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T170000 DTSTAMP:20260707T002302 CREATED:20260129T194821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T202249Z UID:10004174-1773244800-1773248400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club DESCRIPTION:The 4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club will provide an introduction to what artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are. This will be a 6 session series for ages 9+ that focuses on the foundations of AI\, including introduction to AI\, pattern recognition\, human versus machine learning\, AI in daily life and ethical awareness. Participants will take a closer look at how these are currently being used\, learn about what AI does well and what it does not do well and considerations for using AI. \nArtificial Intelligence has incredible capabilities. This series will reveal some opportunities and challenges of this emerging technology in a safe learning environment. In this club\, youth will explore this emerging powerful technology with guidance and support from 4-H staff. \n\n\nAges: Youth ages 9-18 \n\n\nDates/Times: Wednesdays\, February 25 鈥 April 1 from 4:00 鈥 5:00 pm \n\n\nCapacity:聽Limited to 10 youth \n\n\nRegistration deadline: February 12\, 2026 \n\n\nRegister here! \nContact聽sarah.sparks@maine.edu聽for more information. URL:/calendar/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-03-11/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-03-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T180000 DTSTAMP:20260707T002302 CREATED:20260225T154527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T154527Z UID:10006662-1773248400-1773252000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:4-H Ag Ambassadors Program DESCRIPTION:Who:聽This program is for all Maine youth ages 14-18. \nWhat:聽Maine 4-H is launching a new session cohort for interested eligible youth for the Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassadors program!聽 The program is designed for youth ages 14-18 who are interested in any aspect of agriculture.聽 Youth spend time getting to know each other and learn both online and in-person in sessions facilitated by 91爆料 4-H Staff and community partners. Sessions will focus on career exploration\, exploring the Maine Food System with farm and production visits around the state\, and building relationships with industry professionals. \nThis season we will visit local Maine Ag businesses like Libby Maple\, Yeti Ridge Farm and more. Transportation assistance for these events may be available upon request. \nIn addition to the multi-week session\, youth will serve in their ambassador role for at least 1 year. Youth will pick an agricultural area to focus on (ex. livestock\, ag literacy/food systems\, environmental stewardship\, Ag and health) during their term and explore leadership opportunities locally\, statewide\, and even nationally. \nTransportation assistance may be available upon request. \nWhen: \n\nVirtual Meeting Dates:聽March 11th\, 18th\, April 1st\, 8th and 15th.\nIn Person Meeting Dates:聽March 21st\nAg Policy Day at the State House:聽March 25th (optional)\nMaine Agriculture Symposium at 91爆料:聽April 19-21 (optional overnight)\n\nHow:聽Interested in joining?聽Register below. \nRegistration:\nCurrent 4-H members can聽REGISTER HERE. When you are logged into Z Suites\, find the Ag Symposium under events and complete the required forms. \nNew 4-H members can聽REGISTER HERE. \nFor questions regarding the registration process please contact聽extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu. \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Alisha Targonski\, 207.622.7546;聽extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/4-h-ag-ambassadors-program/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/4-h-ag-ambassadors-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T200000 DTSTAMP:20260707T002302 CREATED:20251021T194748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T194748Z UID:10004019-1773253800-1773259200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:What's Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement DESCRIPTION:Program Description:\nRetiring from a career is a significant emotional and psychological adjustment for many. Many courses and resources address topics such as financial planning for retirement\, legal issues\, and the physical transitions of aging. This course will focus instead on emotional well-being during your retirement transition and next chapter. \nWe will provide skills and resources for social-emotional development to soon-to-retire professionals\, or those newly retired. Enhance resilience and transition-coping skills. Establish new social connections with other course participants. \nProgram Benefits:\nThis online retirement exploration program has an interactive\, experiential learning delivery\, allowing discussion and individual reflection & exploration. This course will introduce strategies for you to: \n鈥 Develop your skills and access resources\n鈥 Enhance your resilience and coping skills\n鈥 Clarify your values and identify your strengths\n鈥 Invest in your social and psychological portfolio-building\n鈥 Review life change stages and adopt self-care strategies \nTopics Covered:\n1. Psychological and philosophical topics of aging\n2. Caring for your brain and heart 鈥 wellness resources beyond your medical care\n3. New connections 鈥 build and maintain relationships outside of work\n4. Resilience and coping skills during caretaking and loss\n5. Finding out what鈥檚 next 鈥揺xploring work\, learning\, and volunteer opportunities; developing existing or new hobbies.\n6. Adventures near and far\n7. Overview of other resources beyond these course topics \nWho Should Enroll:\nThis course is designed for individuals who are contemplating retirement or who are newly retired. (We will not cover planning the legal or financial aspects of retirement in this course; there are other places to work on those processes.) \nProgram Details:\nInstructor: Pat McCabe\, MS\, MEd is a New Hampshire-based human resources partner with 24 years of experience asking future retirees: What are your plans for after you retire? With master鈥檚 degrees in Counseling and Higher Education Administration\, she has been connecting people to resources at non-profit organizations and in higher education since shoulder pads and big hair were in fashion. \nProgram Dates & Times\nFeb. 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, Mar. 4\, 11\, 2026\n6:30鈥8:00 pm ET\nRegister by January 12 \nRegister Online\nNotify me when new dates are available\nPre-class work will be sent a week before the start of the program\, and after each session. \nModality:\nThis participatory program will be offered synchronously via Zoom鈥攜ou鈥檒l need access to a stable internet connection. Between classes\, there will be reading and exploratory assignments (as well as time during sessions to work on your proposals). Breakout sessions with other participants and one-on-one time with the instructor are built into the program. \nProgram Fee:\n$250 \nClass Capacity:\n20 maximum \nContact Hours:\n9 Contact Hours\nCertificate of Completion available after program completion \nAccommodations:\nFor more information or to request an accommodation\, contact us at聽um.continuinged@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/whats-next-planning-your-transition-to-retirement-3/2026-03-11/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260707T002302 CREATED:20260302T154750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T154750Z UID:10006730-1773329400-1773334800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:4-H Maple Sugaring 101 in Cape Elizabeth DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of Maple Sugaring with Cumberland County 4-H! \nParticipants will explore tree identification\, equipment\, and the maple sugaring process. \nOpen to ages 5鈥10 (all caregivers required to stay in the room for the program). 4-H enrollment is not required to participate in this program.聽Please create one registration for your entire family; siblings and adult caregivers do not need to register separately. \nRegistration closes Monday\, March 9th. Register here!聽 URL:/calendar/event/4-h-maple-sugaring-101-in-cape-elizabeth/ LOCATION:Thomas Memorial Library\, 6 Scott Dyer Road\, Cape Elizabeth\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension - Cumberland County":MAILTO:extension.cumberland@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T173000 DTSTAMP:20260707T002302 CREATED:20250730T190818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T190818Z UID:10002752-1773331200-1773336600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Helping to Calm Strong Emotions with Resonant Language DESCRIPTION:If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine鈥檚 Workforce\, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. \nProgram Description\nDo people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you like your own inner voice to be nurturing and supportive during challenging moments? Are you eager to support the emotional well-being of the people around you during these high-stress times? Could you use some easy-to-learn tools to help calm things down without using punishment or fear? Tools you could readily employ to mitigate conflict between students\, dispel tension during customer service interactions\, reduce workplace friction and intentionally minimize stress with your family and friends? \nIf you answered 鈥測es鈥 to any of these questions\, this interactive online Resonant Language workshop will offer you many tools to move toward your goals. \nParticipants will learn practical strategies for helping calm strong emotions in ourselves and others. Together\, we鈥檒l delve into verbal and somatic strategies to move away from brittle reactivity and into resilient responsiveness. You will leave this course with an understanding of how neuroscience and resonant language can help strengthen harmony and authentic connection. \nProgram Benefits\n\nImprove your ability to self-regulate\nStrengthen your self-empathy\nLearn how to teach empathy to others鈥揺ven children and teens\nIncrease your tolerance of strong emotions so that you can move beyond being triggered yourself\nExperiment with verbal and somatic strategies to de-escalate strong emotions during conflict\nGain confidence in your ability to manage strong emotions in diverse situations\n\nTopics Covered\nWe will explore: \n\npractical things to do and say to help people calm down\nhow whatever is happening makes sense and can be worked with\nsources of trauma and what happens in our brains and bodies when trauma is activated\nthe practical power of Resonant Language\n\nThese tools are easily learned and can have immediate results. \nWho Should Enroll\nThis program is designed to benefit: \n\nPeople who work with youth (childcare providers\, ed techs\, educators\, school counselors\, school administrators\, social workers\, teachers)\nFrontline workers\nPeople who work in service industries\nMunicipal workers\nParents/guardians\n\nNot sure if this program is right for you? Contact us at聽um.continuinged@maine.edu and we can help you figure it out. \nProgram Details\nInstructor\nPeggy Smith (she/her) holds a master鈥檚 degree in literacy and language arts from the University of Pennsylvania\, and is a certified trainer with the International Center for Nonviolent Communication with over four decades of teaching experience. A co-founder of the Maine Nonviolent Communication Network\, Smith is at the forefront of bringing empathic thinking and communicating to midcoast Maine. Since 1991\, Smith has studied with Zen teacher and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh and is a dharma teacher within his tradition. Smith enjoys designing and implementing programs that support empathic thinking and communicating as part of systemic culture change. She lives in Lincolnville\, Maine and greets the day watching the sunrise over Islesboro. \nProgram Dates and Times\nMarch 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, 2026聽(Registration Opens September 2025)\n4:00鈥5:30 pm ET \nModality\nThis dynamic\, participatory program will be offered synchronously via Zoom鈥攜ou鈥檒l need access to a stable internet connection. This is NOT a pre-recorded program. \nParticipants will benefit from having a copy of Your Resonant Self Workbook\, by Sarah Peyton (Norton Press). Please consider sourcing from a local bookstore. \nProgram Fee\n$200 \nMaine Community Foundation Scholarship Resources \nClass Capacity\n25 participants \nContinuing Education Credits\n\n6 hours / 0.6 CEUs\nCertificate of Completion Available Upon Request.\n\nAccommodations\nFor more information or to request an accommodation contact us at聽um.continuinged@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/helping-to-calm-strong-emotions-with-resonant-language-4/2026-03-12/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T002302 CREATED:20260212T195503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T195503Z UID:10005473-1773392400-1773403200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Pruning Landscape Trees and Shrubs in Ellsworth DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, participants will learn the Essentials of Pruning Woody Plants (indoors) and practice pruning flowering shrubs and small landscape trees.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf the weather permits\, some hands-on instruction will be held outside. \nPlease be prepared\, and dress for the weather! \nRegistration is required\, and space is limited to 12 participants. Register for Introduction to Pruning Landscape Trees and Shrubs in Ellsworth here! \nBring the following if you have聽them: \n\nHand pruners\nLoppers\nSmall pruning saw\nSafety glasses and gloves\n\nIf you are a person with a disability and need accommodation to participate in this program\, please call Sue Baez at 207.667.8212 or 800.287.1479 (in Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least (7) days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request\, however\, all requests will be considered. URL:/calendar/event/introduction-to-pruning-landscape-trees-and-shrubs-in-ellsworth/ LOCATION:Hancock County Cooperative Extension Office\, 63 Boggy Brook Road\, Ellsworth\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension - Hancock County":MAILTO:extension.hancock@maine.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR