BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91±¬ÁĎ Calendar - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:91±¬ÁĎ Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91±¬ÁĎ 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:20260511T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000 DTSTAMP:20260518T145232 CREATED:20260327T185743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185743Z UID:10007390-1778524200-1778529600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:SAT Prep Matters DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mary Smyth’s SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students attend class every day during a school vacation week and practice taking short sections of the test. Students are relaxed and well-rested\, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their best. Using lessons that she writes herself\, Smyth has helped many students through their own hard work improve their SAT scores by 100-200 points. URL:/calendar/event/sat-prep-matters/2026-05-11/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T193000 DTSTAMP:20260518T145232 CREATED:20260424T194909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T194909Z UID:10008677-1778607000-1778614200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Somerset County Spring Farm and Garden Series – Vegetable Pest & Weed Management DESCRIPTION:Please join Nick Rowley for a spring farm and garden series focused on vegetable production topics suitable for the home gardener to the farmer. There will be a total of four sessions\, a mix of classroom lectures and discussion\, and refreshments will be provided. Register for one or all. Attend virtually or in person. \nLearn about common vegetable insects\, diseases\, and weeds and integrated pest management tactics to control them. Maine Board of Pesticide Credits Pending. \nWhen: May 12\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. \nLocation:  Somerset County Cooperative Extension Office\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, Maine 04976 \nOR Virtual: The Zoom link will be available after you register. \nRegistration is required\, and each session is limited to 20 participants. Register for Vegetable Pest and Weed Management here. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, sessions may be moved to a completely virtual format. Questions and accommodation needs can be directed to Nick Rowley\, 207-778-4650 Nicholas.rowley@maine.edu\, and Julie Lajoie\, 207-474-9622 julie.lajoie@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/somerset-county-spring-farm-and-garden-series-vegetable-pest-weed-management/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension Somerset County\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension - Somerset County":MAILTO:extension.somerset@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260518T145232 CREATED:20260327T185743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185743Z UID:10007393-1778697000-1778702400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:SAT Prep Matters DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mary Smyth’s SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students attend class every day during a school vacation week and practice taking short sections of the test. Students are relaxed and well-rested\, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their best. Using lessons that she writes herself\, Smyth has helped many students through their own hard work improve their SAT scores by 100-200 points. URL:/calendar/event/sat-prep-matters/2026-05-13/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T143000 DTSTAMP:20260518T145232 CREATED:20260327T184931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185039Z UID:10007357-1778749200-1778769000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Practical Project Management DESCRIPTION:Through team exercises and discussions\, participants will learn how to plan\, organize\, and manage project work\, as well as when to apply specific tools to increase the likelihood of successful project execution in their work settings. \nParticipants will gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts of project management\, approaches to address common project challenges\, and the evolving role of project managers. \nRegister here.  URL:/calendar/event/practical-project-management-3/2026-05-14/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T145232 CREATED:20260327T185307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185307Z UID:10007365-1778835600-1778850000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials DESCRIPTION:This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle—from inception to completion. You’ll learn how to get your organization ready to apply for grants\, where to find funders and funding opportunities\, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful application that has all the information funders want to see. \nUsing case studies\, this program will focus on real-world grant applications. Comprehensive checklists and worksheets will guide you through every step of planning\, researching\, applying to and managing a grant—without missing a thing! You’ll also develop language specific to your organization that answers common grant questions. \nRegister here.  URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-3/2026-05-15/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T153000 DTSTAMP:20260518T145232 CREATED:20260327T170937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T170937Z UID:10007332-1778835600-1778859000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Practical Public Speaking DESCRIPTION:Public speaking may not come naturally to many of us\, but with the right support and training\, it can be developed. Improving your public speaking skills not only benefits your business but also benefits you personally.\nUsing highlights of Tom Dowd’s Gold Medal award-winning book “From Fear to Success: A Practical Public-Speaking Guide”\, you will: \nLearn how to relieve the stress of speaking to a crowd\nBecome skilled in speaking with notes\, without notes and using slides\nLearn how to think quickly\, speak logically and engage your audience\nLearn how to summarize by using analogies and short stories\nUnderstand the importance of preparation\, personal stories and mental and physical insight on reducing anxiety and increasing confidence \nMost importantly\, you will learn how to become influential in achieving your goals and your audience’s goals. \nRegister here.  URL:/calendar/event/practical-public-speaking/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ Graduate School\, 5775 Stodder Hall\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR