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:20260804T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T183000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260714T172259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T172259Z UID:10012515-1785862800-1785868200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Allium Pests and Diseases - Falmouth DESCRIPTION:Join 91爆料 Extension Fruit and Vegetable Research Associate\, Peyton Ginakes\, for an engaging workshop on common pests and diseases affecting allium crops such as onions\, garlic\, leeks\, and shallots. Understanding how to identify and manage these issues is key to growing healthy\, productive plants in the home garden that will store well throughout winter. \nIn this interactive class\, you鈥檒l learn about common allium pests and diseases and strategies for preventing\, scouting\, and managing them throughout the growing season. We鈥檒l explore how to recognize early signs of damage\, discuss seasonal monitoring techniques\, and examine real examples from the garden. \nParticipants will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience scouting for pests and diseases that can be applied in their own gardens. This workshop will take place at the 91爆料 Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME 04105. Registration is required and the program fee is $15 per person. \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Pamela Hargest\, pamela.hargest@maine.eduor 207.949.4524. \nRegister for the Allium Pests and Diseases workshop here! URL:/calendar/event/allium-pests-and-diseases-falmouth/ LOCATION:91爆料 Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, Farm Gate Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002676-1785888000-1785974399@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click聽here to view the full 2025鈥26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-08-05/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T110000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260630T184924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T125857Z UID:10012458-1785920400-1785927600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Cancelled: Kids Can Can 2026 DESCRIPTION:Blueberry jam\, pickles\, and tomato sauce鈥攁ll of these foods can be made from scratch with fruits and vegetables grown in your own garden. Join 91爆料 Extension staff and volunteers in this hands-on\, interactive program that will teach kids ages 9+ how to grow and preserve the garden鈥檚 harvest. Each session will begin in the 91爆料 Cooperative Extension鈥檚 Tidewater Gardens as we harvest the fruits and vegetables needed to make jam\, pickles\, tomato sauce\, and more. Then we鈥檒l move to the 91爆料 Regional Learning Center Demo Kitchen and prepare a batch of delicious\, preserved foods. Each participant will take home samples of what we make. \nSchedule: Cancelled \nMinimum Age:聽9 years old by July 15\, 2026 \nFee: $10 per youth for all 4 weeks \nRequired Forms: (Please click to download forms\, complete for each youth participant\, and bring the completed and signed forms July 15.) \n\nHealth Form\nPhoto Release Form URL:/calendar/event/kids-can-can-2026/2026-08-05/ LOCATION:91爆料 Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, Farm Gate Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, 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:20260805T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T150000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260504T200056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T200205Z UID:10008874-1785920400-1785942000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Foundations in Restorative Practices DESCRIPTION:Today鈥檚 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鈥檒l be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change. \nThrough discussions\, exercises and other practical activities you鈥檒l deepen your knowledge of the philosophy behind restorative practices. You鈥檒l also gain techniques to build strong\, connected cultures. When conflict occurs you鈥檒l 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/2026-08-05/ 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:20260805T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260511T183848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T183848Z UID:10010334-1785920400-1785945600@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爆料 alumni Adriana Cavalcanti\, Rachel E. Church\, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. \nThe exhibition runs from May 15th聽through August 7th. A public opening reception will be held on Friday\, May 15th聽from 5-7pm. URL:/calendar/event/mfa-thesis-exhibition-encounter-2/2026-08-05/ LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, 91爆料\, 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爆料 Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lord Hall\, 91爆料:geo:-68.6705776,44.9006914 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T170000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260515T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155928Z UID:10010784-1785924000-1785949200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:The Zillman Art Museum鈥檚 current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th\, 2026. \nExhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper\, 2008 鈥 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/2026-08-05/ 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:20260805T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260710T183108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T183108Z UID:10012497-1785934800-1785945600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Shawn David DESCRIPTION:Shawn David\, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Science and Engineering\, will be defending his dissertation titled\, 鈥淢HC Class II Repression in Clonal Hematopoiesis and Its Implications for CD4+ T Cell Surveillance.鈥 URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-shawn-david/ LOCATION:Jackson Laboratory CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260717T183147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T183147Z UID:10012588-1785934800-1785945600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Grant Daniels DESCRIPTION:Grant Daniels\, a candidate for the Master of Science in Forestry\, will be defending his thesis titled\, 鈥淎n Integration of Forest Inventory\, Aerial Laser Scanning\, Machine Learning Models\, and Management Regimes to Estimate Carbon Retention in Residual Timber and Long-Lived Wood Products.鈥 URL:/calendar/event/thesis-defense-grant-daniels/ LOCATION:Nutting Hall\, 201 Nutting Hall CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nutting Hall 201 Nutting Hall;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 Nutting Hall:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T150000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260629T160224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T143727Z UID:10012423-1785938400-1785942000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:脕r贸ra: Tales of the Northern Lights DESCRIPTION:An immersive fulldome experience about the exquisite beauty of Auroras. Take a journey across time and space to understand the science behind the phenomena and to experience the stories of our ancestors. Guided by the lullaby of the Dawn Goddess\, this cinematic adventure invites the audience to join the dance of these eerie lights over remote Icelandic landscapes\, learn why they appear\, and explore numerous legends of these incredible phenomena. \n聽 \n\n聽 \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for 91爆料 Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our聽calendar. \nTickets may be purchased聽online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. URL:/calendar/event/arora-tales-of-the-northern-lights/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2025/10/arora16x9-1.jpg GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T174500 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260714T175222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T175222Z UID:10012539-1785938400-1785951900@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 91爆料 Sustainable Agriculture Research Tour DESCRIPTION:91爆料 Cooperative Extension will host its annual Sustainable Agriculture Research Tour on Wednesday\, August 5 from 2鈥5:45 p.m. at Rogers Forage and Crops Research Farm\, part of 91爆料鈥檚 Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town. Sign-in opens at 1:30 p.m. \nThe tour is designed for farmers\, agricultural professionals and community members interested in sustainable production systems. Extension and the 91爆料 School of Food and Agriculture will showcase field research on organic cropping\, soil health\, forages\, agroforestry and wild blueberries. Refreshments will be provided on site and pesticide and certified crop advisor credits are pending approval. \nFor more information or to register\, visit the program webpage. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Melissa Libby Babcock at 207.581.2788 or melissa.libby1@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/2026-umaine-sustainable-agriculture-research-tour/ LOCATION:Rogers Farm\, 914 Bennoch Road\, Old Town\, ME\, 04468\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 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;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002679-1785974400-1786060799@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click聽here to view the full 2025鈥26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-08-06/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T120000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260710T163854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T163854Z UID:10012491-1786006800-1786017600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Griffin Dill DESCRIPTION:Griffin Dill\, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Environmental Sciences\, will be defending his dissertation titled\, 鈥淎n Integrated\, Multi-Scale Examination of Tick-Borne Disease Risk in Maine.鈥 For zoom link and password\, please contact the student at:聽griffin.dill@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-griffin-dill/ LOCATION:Norman Smith Hall\, 91爆料\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Norman Smith Hall 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:20260806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T150000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260504T200056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T200205Z UID:10008877-1786006800-1786028400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Foundations in Restorative Practices DESCRIPTION:Today鈥檚 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鈥檒l be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change. \nThrough discussions\, exercises and other practical activities you鈥檒l deepen your knowledge of the philosophy behind restorative practices. You鈥檒l also gain techniques to build strong\, connected cultures. When conflict occurs you鈥檒l 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/ 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:20260803T154639 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爆料 alumni Adriana Cavalcanti\, Rachel E. Church\, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. \nThe exhibition runs from May 15th聽through August 7th. A public opening reception will be held on Friday\, May 15th聽from 5-7pm. URL:/calendar/event/mfa-thesis-exhibition-encounter-2/2026-08-06/ LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, 91爆料\, 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爆料 Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lord Hall\, 91爆料:geo:-68.6705776,44.9006914 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T130000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 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\, 鈥淐omparison of PFAS Contamination Across Drinking Water Wells in Maine Using a Knowledge Graph Approach鈥.\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:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260515T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155928Z UID:10010787-1786010400-1786035600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:The Zillman Art Museum鈥檚 current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th\, 2026. \nExhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper\, 2008 鈥 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:20260806T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T153000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260710T182703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T182703Z UID:10012494-1786019400-1786030200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Bobby Thapa DESCRIPTION:Bobby Thapa\, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Resources\, will be defending his dissertation titled\, 鈥淰aluation of Cultural Ecosystem Services.鈥 URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-bobby-thapa/ LOCATION:Nutting Hall\, 201 Nutting Hall CATEGORIES:Student Activities GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nutting Hall 201 Nutting Hall;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 Nutting Hall:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260721T192109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T192109Z UID:10012624-1786021200-1786032000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Alexander Pierce DESCRIPTION:Alexander Pierce\, a candidate for the Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition\, will be defending his thesis titled\, 鈥淒evelopment and Techno-Economic Analysis of a Green Processing Method for Lobster (Homarus americanus) Shell Valorization.鈥 \nContact聽alexander.pierce@maine.edu聽for a zoom link URL:/calendar/event/thesis-defense-alexander-pierce/ LOCATION:Hitchner Hall CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T183000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260714T172608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T172608Z UID:10012518-1786035600-1786041000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Harvesting and Arranging Garden Flowers - Falmouth DESCRIPTION:Join local educator and lifelong gardener\, Nancy Atwell\, for a hands-on workshop on harvesting and arranging fresh garden flowers. Growing cut flowers at home is a wonderful way to enjoy a steady supply of seasonal blooms while bringing color and beauty indoors. \nIn this interactive class\, you鈥檒l learn techniques for harvesting flowers at the right stage for the longest vase life and explore basic design principles for creating beautiful arrangements. We鈥檒l discuss how to properly handle and store flowers after harvest\, combine colors and textures\, and work with a variety of flowers commonly grown in home gardens. \nParticipants will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently harvest and arrange fresh flowers from their own gardens. This workshop will take place at the 91爆料 Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, 200 Presumpscot Point Rd\, Falmouth\, ME 04105. Registration is required and the program fee is $20 per person. \nRegister for the Harvesting and Arranging Garden Flowers workshop here! URL:/calendar/event/harvesting-and-arranging-garden-flowers-falmouth/ LOCATION:91爆料 Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, Farm Gate Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, 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:20260806T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T190000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260327T190159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T190159Z UID:10007401-1786037400-1786042800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:SAT Prep Matters DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mary Smyth鈥檚 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/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T190000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260714T172930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T172930Z UID:10012519-1786037400-1786042800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Grow Food Safely in Urban Soils - Brewer DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of learning about urban soils and strategies for safely growing food! There will be hands-on activities to demonstrate urban soil health best practices and resources for testing soils in your farm or garden. \nFeaturing 91爆料 Cooperative Extension\, Food and Medicine\, Weezy鈥檚 Farm and Flowers\, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners and American Farmland Trust; hosted at Food and Medicine in Brewer (20 Ivers St\, Brewer\, ME 04412). \nThis free event is open to the public and refreshments will be provided. Interpretation services are available upon request. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Carrick Gambell at聽carrick.gambell@maine.edu聽or 207-691-1238. \nRegister for the Grow Food Safely in Urban Soils workshop here! URL:/calendar/event/grow-food-safely-in-urban-soils-brewer/ LOCATION:Food and Medicine\, 20 Ivers Street\, Brewer\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002682-1786060800-1786147199@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click聽here to view the full 2025鈥26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-08-07/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T100000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260720T181506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T181506Z UID:10012606-1786093200-1786096800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Orientation to Brightspace (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:An overview and introduction to Brightspace\, 91爆料鈥檚 Learning Management System. \nRegistration is required. \nWe will email a reminder and Zoom information to registered participants prior to the workshop. URL:/calendar/event/orientation-to-brightspace-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Faculty/Staff Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/07/D2L-Brightspace.jpeg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 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鈥攆rom inception to completion. You鈥檒l 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鈥攚ithout missing a thing! You鈥檒l also develop language specific to your organization that answers common grant questions. URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-7/2026-08-07/ 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:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260611T135809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T151146Z 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鈥檙e overwhelmed. And now you鈥檝e been tasked with writing a grant and you don鈥檛 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鈥攆rom inception to completion. You鈥檒l 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鈥攚ithout missing a thing! You鈥檒l also develop language specific to your organization that answers common grant questions. \nThe only thing you won鈥檛 learn in this program is how to celebrate securing a grant proposal. We figure you鈥檝e got that one covered. 馃檪 \nVisit our website for more information:\nhttps://dll.umaine.edu/grant-writing/ URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-8/2026-08-07/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T150000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260504T200056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T200205Z UID:10008880-1786093200-1786114800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Foundations in Restorative Practices DESCRIPTION:Today鈥檚 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鈥檒l be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change. \nThrough discussions\, exercises and other practical activities you鈥檒l deepen your knowledge of the philosophy behind restorative practices. You鈥檒l also gain techniques to build strong\, connected cultures. When conflict occurs you鈥檒l 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/ 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:20260803T154639 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爆料 alumni Adriana Cavalcanti\, Rachel E. Church\, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. \nThe exhibition runs from May 15th聽through August 7th. A public opening reception will be held on Friday\, May 15th聽from 5-7pm. URL:/calendar/event/mfa-thesis-exhibition-encounter-2/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, 91爆料\, 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爆料 Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lord Hall\, 91爆料:geo:-68.6705776,44.9006914 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T110000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260720T181624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T181624Z UID:10012609-1786096800-1786100400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Building Content in Brightspace (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Explore how to build\, import and link to content in Brightspace\, 91爆料鈥檚 Learning Management System. \nRegistration is required. \nWe will email a reminder and Zoom information to registered participants prior to the workshop. URL:/calendar/event/building-content-in-brightspace-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Faculty/Staff Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/07/D2L-Brightspace.jpeg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 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爆料 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鈥攌nowledge 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鈥檚 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/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91爆料 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/food-safety-webinar-series-document-writing-to-audit-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T130000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154639 CREATED:20260717T184759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T184759Z UID:10012597-1786096800-1786107600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Marc Michaud DESCRIPTION:Marc Michaud\, a candidate for the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering\, will be defending his thesis titled\, 鈥淲ireless Bone Density Measurement Instrument.鈥 URL:/calendar/event/thesis-defense-marc-michaud/ LOCATION:Arthur St. John Hill Auditorium\, 91爆料\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR