BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91±¬ÁĎ Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002679-1785974400-1786060799@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-08-06/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T150000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260504T200056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T200205Z UID:10008877-1786006800-1786028400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Foundations in Restorative Practices DESCRIPTION:Today’s best thinking in leadership\, education\, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen\, heard\, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher\, parent\, principal\, health care provider or authority figure\, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program\, you’ll be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change. \nThrough discussions\, exercises and other practical activities you’ll deepen your knowledge of the philosophy behind restorative practices. You’ll also gain techniques to build strong\, connected cultures. When conflict occurs you’ll have non-adversarial problem-solving tools to reach solutions that build safer\, healthier\, more equitable environments. \nPractice new ways of relating to people and holding power. Instead of experiencing resistance and avoidance or having to rely on lecturing\, scolding and threatening interventions\, the systematic use of restorative practices will leave you and the people you interact with feeling connected to positive\, resilient and accountable communities. URL:/calendar/event/foundations-in-restorative-practices/2026-08-06/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T160000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260511T183848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T183848Z UID:10010337-1786006800-1786032000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter DESCRIPTION:Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva\, Jenna Davenport\, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. \nThe show will also feature 91±¬ÁĎ alumni Adriana Cavalcanti\, Rachel E. Church\, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. \nThe exhibition runs from May 15th through August 7th. A public opening reception will be held on Friday\, May 15th from 5-7pm. URL:/calendar/event/mfa-thesis-exhibition-encounter-2/2026-08-06/ LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lord Hall Gallery Lord Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6705776,44.9006914 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260615T155412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T155412Z UID:10011931-1786010400-1786021200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Kendall Phillips DESCRIPTION:Kendall Phillips\, a candidate for the Master of Science in Spatial Information Science & Engineering\, will be defending her thesis titled\, “Comparison of PFAS Contamination Across Drinking Water Wells in Maine Using a Knowledge Graph Approach”.\nPlease contact kendall.phillips@maine.edu for a Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/thesis-defense-kendall-phillips/ LOCATION:336 Boardman Hall CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260515T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155928Z UID:10010787-1786010400-1786035600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th\, 2026. \nExhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper\, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection\, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026. \nNote: Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026 will be on display through August 22\, 2026. URL:/calendar/event/zillman-art-museum-exhibitions/2026-08-06/ LOCATION:Zillman Art Museum\, 40 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T190000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260327T190159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T190159Z UID:10007401-1786037400-1786042800@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-5/2026-08-06/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002682-1786060800-1786147199@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260327T185504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185504Z UID:10007377-1786093200-1786104000@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. URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-7/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260611T135809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T135809Z UID:10011871-1786093200-1786104000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials DESCRIPTION:You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals\, communications\, virtual event planning and fundraising\, you’re overwhelmed. And now you’ve been tasked with writing a grant and you don’t know where to start. Our online grant writing program can help! \nThis 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. \nThe only thing you won’t learn in this program is how to celebrate securing a grant proposal. We figure you’ve got that one covered. 🙂 \nVisit our website for more information:\nhttps://dll.umaine.edu/grant-writing/ URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-8/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T150000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260504T200056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T200205Z UID:10008880-1786093200-1786114800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Foundations in Restorative Practices DESCRIPTION:Today’s best thinking in leadership\, education\, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen\, heard\, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher\, parent\, principal\, health care provider or authority figure\, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program\, you’ll be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change. \nThrough discussions\, exercises and other practical activities you’ll deepen your knowledge of the philosophy behind restorative practices. You’ll also gain techniques to build strong\, connected cultures. When conflict occurs you’ll have non-adversarial problem-solving tools to reach solutions that build safer\, healthier\, more equitable environments. \nPractice new ways of relating to people and holding power. Instead of experiencing resistance and avoidance or having to rely on lecturing\, scolding and threatening interventions\, the systematic use of restorative practices will leave you and the people you interact with feeling connected to positive\, resilient and accountable communities. URL:/calendar/event/foundations-in-restorative-practices/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T160000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260511T183848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T183848Z UID:10010340-1786093200-1786118400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter DESCRIPTION:Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva\, Jenna Davenport\, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. \nThe show will also feature 91±¬ÁĎ alumni Adriana Cavalcanti\, Rachel E. Church\, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. \nThe exhibition runs from May 15th through August 7th. A public opening reception will be held on Friday\, May 15th from 5-7pm. URL:/calendar/event/mfa-thesis-exhibition-encounter-2/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lord Hall Gallery Lord Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6705776,44.9006914 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260325T124437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T124437Z UID:10007085-1786096800-1786104000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Food Safety Webinar Series: From Document Writing to Audit Day: A Small Business Guide to Food Safety Compliance DESCRIPTION:The 91±¬ÁĎ Extension Food Safety Webinar Series is a monthly\, expert-led educational series focused on practical food safety\, regulatory compliance\, and product innovation across the food system. Sessions cover topics such as electronic record-keeping\, workforce training\, chemical safety\, food adulteration prevention\, seafood pathogen detection\, audit readiness\, product development\, environmental air quality\, and alternative protein innovations. The series is designed for food producers\, processors\, seafood businesses\, entrepreneurs\, quality assurance staff\, extension educators\, students\, faculty\, regulatory professionals\, and technical specialists\, with particular relevance for those working with food safety training\, compliance systems\, seafood hazards\, product development\, and emerging technologies in food processing. \nFood businesses and professionals face increasing regulatory expectations\, evolving hazards\, and rapid technological change. By addressing real-world topics such as digital compliance systems\, chemical handling\, adulteration prevention\, seafood pathogen detection\, and audit preparation\, the series helps participants stay current and make informed\, practical decisions. Participants will gain practical tools\, real-world case studies\, and actionable strategies related to training programs\, compliance documentation\, safe chemical use\, adulteration prevention\, seafood safety\, product innovation\, and environmental controls—knowledge they can immediately apply in their operations\, classrooms\, or regulatory work. \nFrom Document Writing to Audit Day: A Small Business Guide to Food Safety Compliance\nWith over three decades of leadership in food quality assurance\, Patricia Hinds provides the expert guidance small businesses need to navigate today’s regulatory landscape. As the Principal of Food Safety and Audit Solutions of Maine\, Patricia leverages her deep experience ranging from the Maine Department of Marine Resources to Stonyfield Farm to help clients achieve FSMA compliance and GFSI audit readiness. She brings specialized expertise in diverse sectors\, including poultry\, dairy\, seafood\, and food packaging. \nTo Register and Receive Webinar Zoom Link URL:/calendar/event/food-safety-webinar-series-document-writing-to-audit-day/ LOCATION:/calendar/event/food-safety-webinar-series-document-writing-to-audit-day/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260515T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155928Z UID:10010790-1786096800-1786122000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th\, 2026. \nExhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper\, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection\, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026. \nNote: Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026 will be on display through August 22\, 2026. URL:/calendar/event/zillman-art-museum-exhibitions/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:Zillman Art Museum\, 40 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260515T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155928Z UID:10010793-1786183200-1786208400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th\, 2026. \nExhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper\, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection\, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026. \nNote: Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026 will be on display through August 22\, 2026. URL:/calendar/event/zillman-art-museum-exhibitions/2026-08-08/ LOCATION:Zillman Art Museum\, 40 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002685-1786320000-1786406399@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-08-10/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T190000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260327T190159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T190159Z UID:10007404-1786383000-1786388400@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-5/2026-08-10/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002688-1786406400-1786492799@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260515T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155928Z UID:10010796-1786442400-1786467600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th\, 2026. \nExhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper\, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection\, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026. \nNote: Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026 will be on display through August 22\, 2026. URL:/calendar/event/zillman-art-museum-exhibitions/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:Zillman Art Museum\, 40 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T153000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260511T202730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T202730Z UID:10010539-1786451400-1786462200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:C.H.E.F.’s Club: Create\, Harvest\, Eat\, Farm DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesdays\, July 7 – August 18\, 2026 (Six-week program) \nNo session the week of July 27\, 2026 \nTime: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, Maine 04468 \nGrades: youth entering 7th & 8th grades \nProgram Description \nC.H.E.F.’s Club (Create\, Harvest\, Eat\, Farm) is a six-week summer program that invites middle school youth to grow food\, cook together\, and create art inspired by the garden. Each week\, participants rotate through gardening\, food preparation\, and creative projects. Youth will harvest produce\, learn practical skills\, and collaborate on group art experiences while building teamwork\, curiosity\, and a deeper connection to food and place. \nCost (Sliding Scale) \n$100 / $150 / $200 \nAll program materials included \nFinancial assistance is available upon request. \nCapacity: 10 participants \nRegister for C.H.E.F here! URL:/calendar/event/c-h-e-f-s-club-create-harvest-eat-farm/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:Rogers Farm\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, ME\, 04468\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu GEO:44.9305852;-68.6952395 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rogers Farm 914 Bennoch Road Old Town ME 04468 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=914 Bennoch Road:geo:-68.6952395,44.9305852 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T163000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260303T131144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T194249Z UID:10006776-1786453200-1786465800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Canceled: 2026 Master Food Preserver Volunteer Course in Skowhegan DESCRIPTION:What is a Master Food Preserver Volunteer?\nMaster Food Preserver Volunteers serve to extend Extension’s educational programs in food preservation to adults and youth. Master Food Preserver Volunteer serves as a resource in the community to provide the public with research-based information from the 91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension and USDA. \nDirect questions about the program to the instructor Kathy Savoie at ksavoie@maine.edu. \nWho is eligible to apply?\nThrough an application process\, any Maine resident 18 years or older is eligible to take the Master Food Preserver Volunteer course. To become a Master Food Preserver Volunteer\, accepted applicants must meet the following qualifications: \n\nAttend the 8-part\, 28-hour Master Food Preserver Volunteer course including hands-on kitchen lab sessions.\nComplete lab quizzes and pass the final written exam.\nComplete at least 20 hours of volunteer service within a 12-month period.\nComplete reports on the number of public contacts made.\n\nTo learn more view the Master Food Preserver Volunteer Role Description\nWhat does the training cover? \nDuring the lectures\, discussions and hands-on kitchen lab experiences\, you will learn: \n\nthe latest information on food safety and food preservation;\nprevention of foodborne illness;\nfood storage and safety;\ncanning basics;\ncanning acid foods;\ncanning low-acid foods;\nfreeze drying foods;\npickled and fermented foods;\npreserving jams and jellies;\nfreezing foods; and\ndrying food products.\n\nWhat does the training cost?\n$325 per person (limited financial assistance available). \nWhat are Master Food Preserver Volunteer experiences?\nAfter completing your training\, you will have an opportunity to choose your volunteer experiences. The volunteer commitment can be fulfilled by: \n\nhelping others to learn\, and provide research-based information from 91±¬ÁĎ Extension\nproviding information at local farmers’ markets\, fairs\, or community events\nconducting presentations and workshops as part of a team or on your own for community groups and schools\npreparing educational displays and writing articles for newsletters\, newspapers\, etc.\n\n\n2026 Master Food Preserver Volunteer Course\nLocation: Skowhegan High School and Cooperative Extension in Somerset County\, Skowhegan\, Maine \nDates/Topics:*  \n\nJune 18: Introduction\, Freeze Drying & Winter Storage Techniques\nJune 23: Jams & Jellies\nJuly 14: Drying & Preserving Herbs\nJuly 28: Pressure Canning & Freezing Vegetables\nAugust 4: Pickling & Fermenting\nAugust 11: Canning Acidic Foods & Freezing Fruit\nAugust 18: Tomatoes & Tomato Products\nAugust 25: Final Exam\n\nTime: 1:00-4:30 p.m. \nWorkshop Leader: Kathy Savoie\, MS\, RD\, Extension Educator \n*Topics are subject to change based on seasonal produce availability. \nTo Apply:\n\n\n\n\nApplication and letter of recommendation are due Friday\, May 1\, 2026 before 4:30PM.\n\nApply here!  \n\n\n\n  URL:/calendar/event/2026-master-food-preserver-volunteer-course-in-skowhegan/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension Somerset County\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002691-1786492800-1786579199@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-08-12/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T153000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260429T194341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T194500Z UID:10008857-1786528800-1786548600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Educational Workshop- Dover-Foxcroft DESCRIPTION:Join 91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension for an Invasive Plant Educational Workshop\, presented in collaboration with the Hancock\, Piscataquis\, and Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation Districts\, as well as the Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP) and the Maine Forest Service (MFS). This engaging workshop will explore invasive plant biology\, their ecological impacts\, identification methods\, key concepts in invasive plant management\, and related state and federal programs. Participants will gain knowledge through both classroom instruction and hands-on field sessions—get ready for an action-packed and informative day! \nLight snacks will be provided; bring your own lunch. \nParticipants will get a copy of the Maine Invasive Plant Field Guide ($25 value!) \nCCA\, Maine Board of Pesticide\, and SAF credits are anticipated. \nRegister online for the Invasive Plant Educational Workshop here! \nTo request a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Nick Rowley\, 207.778.4650 or nicholas.rowley@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/invasive-plant-educational-workshop-dover-foxcroft/ LOCATION:Dover Foxcroft Congregational Church\, 824 W. Main Street\, Dover-Foxcroft\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260515T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155928Z UID:10010799-1786528800-1786554000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th\, 2026. \nExhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper\, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection\, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026. \nNote: Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026 will be on display through August 22\, 2026. URL:/calendar/event/zillman-art-museum-exhibitions/2026-08-12/ LOCATION:Zillman Art Museum\, 40 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002694-1786579200-1786665599@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260515T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155928Z UID:10010802-1786615200-1786640400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th\, 2026. \nExhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper\, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection\, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026. \nNote: Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026 will be on display through August 22\, 2026. URL:/calendar/event/zillman-art-museum-exhibitions/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:Zillman Art Museum\, 40 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260327T190159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T190159Z UID:10007407-1786642200-1786647600@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-5/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002697-1786665600-1786751999@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260327T185504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185504Z UID:10007380-1786698000-1786708800@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. URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-7/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260611T135809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T135809Z UID:10011874-1786698000-1786708800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials DESCRIPTION:You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals\, communications\, virtual event planning and fundraising\, you’re overwhelmed. And now you’ve been tasked with writing a grant and you don’t know where to start. Our online grant writing program can help! \nThis 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. \nThe only thing you won’t learn in this program is how to celebrate securing a grant proposal. We figure you’ve got that one covered. 🙂 \nVisit our website for more information:\nhttps://dll.umaine.edu/grant-writing/ URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-8/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T055311 CREATED:20260515T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155928Z UID:10010805-1786701600-1786726800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th\, 2026. \nExhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper\, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection\, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026. \nNote: Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World and Society & Power: Curatorial Intern 2026 will be on display through August 22\, 2026. URL:/calendar/event/zillman-art-museum-exhibitions/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:Zillman Art Museum\, 40 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR