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SUMMARY:4-H Open House in Lisbon Falls
DESCRIPTION:The 4-H Youth Development Program in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties\, part of 91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension\, is hosting a drop-in Open House on Sunday\, August 17 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Androscoggin/Sagadahoc Extension office\, 24 Main Street\, Lisbon Falls. \nThe event is free and geared toward families\, youth and community members. Attendees can explore hands-on activities\, meet current 4-H members and volunteers\, and learn more about the program’s positive youth development opportunities. From science experiments and animal care to art projects and healthy living\, 4-H offers something for every child’s interest. \nFor over 100 years\, the core values of 4-H have remained unchanged. The program teaches career and life-ready skills such as respect\, collaboration\, leadership\, communications\, critical thinking and compassion to ensure youth are prepared to lead in an ever-changing world. \nHighlights of the event will include interactive stations featuring the 91±¬ÁĎ Extension Touch Tank; a meet-and-greet with local 4-H clubs\, volunteers\, and staff; and youth and volunteer enrollment information. \n4-H is open to all youth ages 5 to 18\, regardless of prior experience. For more information\, contact Laura Personette at 207.353.5550 or laura.personette@maine.edu\, or visit the Androscoggin/Sagadahoc County 4-H webpage.
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LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension: Androscoggin-Sagadahoc Counties\, 24 Main Street\, Lisbon Falls\, ME\, 04252\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension- Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties":MAILTO:extension.andsag@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:Summer University
DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2024–25 Academic Year Calendar. \n  \n 
URL:/calendar/event/summer-university/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:ME
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SUMMARY:SAT Prep Matters
DESCRIPTION:Program Description\nOnline SAT Prep Matters and SAT Boot Camp are new courses designed by Dr Mary Smyth\, a long-time SAT coach in the Midcoast. College-bound high school juniors who plan to take the SAT test will benefit from learning about the new format and updated content of the new SAT. \n“I am actually a fan of the new SAT\,” says Dr. Smyth. She explained the test is shorter (2 hours 15 minutes total) and questions are individualized to each student. The digital approach allows the test to “react” to the student’s prior answers and change the difficulty level. The reading passages are shorter and there is a combined section with both reading and grammar questions included. The test also has a visible built-in timer and a calculator and graphing program available for all the math questions. \nThe new test will require a whole new approach to studying and practicing. While there are free resources available on Khan Academy\, most students will need guidance in understanding how to approach the test. For instance\, students can attempt a math problem by using any of several techniques: graph the problem\, write out the algebra steps\, or try the answers to see which one fits. Knowing how to navigate between those options will give students more strategies and can increase their scores. \n“With this new SAT format\, I am amazed how much teaching I can do to help students solidify knowledge they have been exposed to in high school\, “ says Smyth. “Students have to be able to use what they have learned to solve problems. That is the name of the game in the SAT.” \nDr. 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. \nProgram Benefits\nUsing lessons that she writes herself\, Smyth has helped many students through their own hard work improve their SAT scores by 100-200 points. \nWho Should Enroll\nCollege-bound high school juniors who plan to take the SAT test. \nProgram Details\nInstructor\nDr. Mary Smyth \nEducation:\nA.B. Biochemistry\, Smith College M.D. University of Pennsylvania \nWork History:\nWatershed School Math Instructor\nMiddle School Math Team Coach\nGifted and Talented Math Instructor\, SAD 5\nTutor\, SAD 28 and CSD High School\nPrivate tutoring\, SAT and PSAT\, ACT\, IB Math\, AP Calculus\, GRE and GMAT prep\, and individual support for school classwork grades 2-12\nHealth and parenting newsletter editor\, writer\nPrivate practice – pediatrician \nDates and Times\nSAT Prep Matters — Session Full\nMondays and Wednesdays: July 28 & August 4\, 6\, 11\, 18\, 2025\n5:30–7:00 p.m. ET \nSAT Prep Matters — Preparing for the September 13 & October 4th test dates\nMondays and Wednesdays: August 25\, 27 & September 3\, 8\, 10\, 2025\n6–7:30 p.m. ET \nModality\nThis dynamic program will be offered synchronously via Zoom—you’ll need access to a stable internet connection. There will be assignments between classes. \nProgram Fee\n$350 \nClass Capacity\n8 participants \nAccommodations\nFor more information or to request an accommodation contact um.continuinged@maine.edu\, 207.581.3167.
URL:/calendar/event/sat-prep-matters-3/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTSTAMP:20260708T015245
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T003257Z
UID:10000391-1755561600-1755647999@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Summer University
DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2024–25 Academic Year Calendar. \n  \n 
URL:/calendar/event/summer-university/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T090000
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UID:10002076-1755594000-1755604800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials
DESCRIPTION:If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s 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\nYou 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. \nProgram Benefits\nThis online grant writing certificate program is intensive\, active and results-driven. You will learn how to: \n\nIdentify funding sources\nWrite and present persuasive grants that inspire funders\nProduce high-quality grant proposals\nIncrease your knowledge of the development field\nManage a grant\nNurture a relationship with funders\n\nBy the end of the program\, you will have developed text specific to your organization that can be used in any grant application\, a list of resources and concrete next steps to move forward in the grant process\, and 1:1 guidance from the instructor on the grant topics most relevant to you. \nIn addition\, you’ll get an invitation to a private Facebook group\, where fellow alums of the grant writing program can support each other\, share opportunities and resources\, network\, etc. \nGraduates of the program have the opportunity to register for Grant Writing 1:1 Help Sessions with instructor\, Elizabeth Haffey. Click here for more information. \nTopics Covered\nWeek One: The Basics\n\nGrant myths\, misconceptions and pitfalls (and how to avoid them)\nComponents of a grant\nUnderstanding the different kinds of grants and funders\nRFPs\nYour responsibilities as a grant writer\n\nWeek Two: Planning and Research\n\nLooking critically at your capacity\nThe “grant-ready” checklist\nDetermining your funding priorities\nDeveloping your ideas\nUsing online resources to find opportunities\nProfiles of grantmakers\nVetting funding opportunities as a team\nDeveloping relationships with funders\n\nWeek Three: Applying for Grants\n\nDeveloping your proposal\nGathering data and documentation\nComponents of the narrative\nHow to organize information\nWriting style\nCreating a budget\nAttachments\n\nWeek Four: Managing Grants and Developing Your Skills\n\nApplication follow up\nManaging a grant\nCompleting reports\nNurturing relationships\nDifficult situations in grant writing\n\nWeek Five: Practicing Your Grant Writing Skills\n\n1:1 feedback with program instructor\nSharing your common application questions for feedback\n\nWho Should Enroll\nThis program is designed to benefit people across the grant-writing spectrum\, including those new to the genre\, those in the midst of writing grants and successful grant writers who are looking to refine their skills and gain new insights\, particularly: \n\nAdministrators\nArt organizations\nAspiring freelance grant writers\nBoard members\nEducators\nExecutive Directors\nNonprofit workers\nResearchers\n\nThis program is 100% online and can be taken from anywhere! The course is offered synchronously\, on Eastern Time. \nAll of our professional development and continuing education programs are open to the public. You do not need to be a 91±¬ÁĎ student\, staff member or faculty in order to participate. \nNot sure if this program is right for you? Contact us at um.continuinged@maine.edu and we can help you figure it out. \nProgram Details\nInstructor\nElizabeth Haffey is a Maine-based professional grant writer. Through her business\, E. Haffey Grant Consulting\, she helps clients develop and write proposals\, researches opportunities\, and trains staff and volunteers to apply for grants. Haffey received her Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from George Washington University and is currently working on her Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Southern Maine. \nDates and Times\nJuly 29\, Aug 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\, 2025\n(Tuesdays) 9:00 am – noon ET \nPre-class work will be sent a week before the start of the program. \nModality\nThis dynamic program will be offered synchronously via Zoom—you’ll need access to a stable internet connection. There will be assignments between classes (as well as time during sessions to work on your proposals). Breakout sessions with other participants as well as one on one time with the instructor are built into the program. \nProgram Fee\n$895 \nClass Capacity\n14 participants \nEvidence of Learning\nCertificates\nCertificates of Completion available. \nContinuing Education Units\n30 contact hours / 3 CEUs available. \nIf you’d like to receive CEUs for participating in this course\, please note this during your registration. \nMicrocredential Pathway\nSuccessful completion of this course satisfies the learning requirements for the 91±¬ÁĎ System Grant Writing Microcredential Pathway\, Levels 1 & 2. \nAccommodations\nFor more information or to request an accommodation contact um.continuinged@maine.edu\, 207.581.3167.
URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250821
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UID:10000394-1755648000-1755734399@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Summer University
DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2024–25 Academic Year Calendar. \n  \n 
URL:/calendar/event/summer-university/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T163000
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UID:10002058-1755678600-1755707400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Mediation and the Process of Conflict Transformation
DESCRIPTION:If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s 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\nThis 40-hour mediation program explores the basic premises\, practices and policies of Mediation and Conflict Transformation. Understanding the underlying assumptions regarding conflict\, reflecting on the nature of conflict\, acquiring communication skills and strategies and fulfilling the requirements to serve on the Maine Court Alternative Dispute Resolution roster all make up essential topics of the course. \nParticipants will also explore the applications and extensions of the Transformative Mediation model as it applies to the workplace\, town planning\, schools and family conflict. \nIn light of the polarization in the world today\, this mediation program provides a much-needed approach to dialogue that emphasizes how living with our differences is just as important as reaching an agreement. \nProgram Benefits\nFurther your career through this 40-hour mediation course which meets the Maine State Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediation Roster requirements. \n\nGain a clear understanding of the theoretical foundations of mediation and conflict transformation.\nAcquire and practice communication skills supportive of mediation and conflict transformation.\nExplore applications of these models for working through conflict as applied to a wide range of social and professional contexts\, including multi-party stakeholder meetings for town planning\, climate change mitigation efforts\, and restorative justice programs for youth.\n\nThe program will culminate in a final project and presentation prepared by each participant. \nTopics Covered\n\nThe Nature of Conflict\nSpectrum of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Responses\nMediation Models\nCommunication Skills\nDispute Resolution Systems Design\nEthical Dilemmas\n\nWho Should Enroll\n\nTown planners\nBoard members\nEducators\nSchool Administrators\nAttorneys\nSocial workers\nConcerned citizens\n\nNot sure if this program is right for you? Contact us at um.continuinged@maine.edu or 207.581.3167 and we can help you figure it out. \nProgram Details\nInstructor\nWill Galloway\, M.A.T (he/him/his) offers over three decades of experience working in the field of conflict transformation. He has served as a court-appointed mediator\, was co-owner and founder of the mediation firm Charbonneau & Galloway\, mediated cases with the United States Postal Service and has offered courses in basic and advanced mediation. He has also previously served as the Head of School and co-founder of the Watershed School in Camden\, Maine\, where the principles and practices of conflict transformation have been integrated into the design of the academic program. Currently\, Galloway is the Director of Education and Programs at Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership. Galloway lives with his wife and three children in Hope\, Maine. He enjoys biking\, Tai Chi Ch’uan\, and spending time with his family wherever their interests take them. \nDates & Times\nAug. 20\, 21\, 22\, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (in person) \nModality\nThis program is offered on a hybrid basis\, composed of both in-person and online meetings as part of the same program. \nThe in-person meetings will be held on the 91±¬ÁĎ campus in Orono. The online meetings will be held via Zoom\, and will require a stable internet connection. There will be required assignments outside of the meetings\, including preparation for a final project and presentation. All components together make up the 40 contact hours for the session. \nProgram Fee\n$1\,250 Snack and lunch are included in registration for each day.\nParticipants are responsible for their own dinner and lodging. \nClass Capacity\n20 participants \nContinuing Education Credits\n40 hours / 4 CEUs are available. \nCertificate for completing the entirety of this program. \nIf you’d like to receive CEUs for participating in this course\, please note this in your registration via our online store. \nAccommodations\nFor more information or to request an accommodation contact um.continuinged@maine.edu\, 207.581.3167.
URL:/calendar/event/mediation-and-the-process-of-conflict-transformation/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ\, 160 College Ave.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu
GEO:44.9024546;-68.6638413
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T110000
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SUMMARY:Maine Pasture Walk Series in Knox County
DESCRIPTION:91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension invites local farmers\, service providers and agricultural stakeholders to the 2025 Maine Pasture Walk Series\, an opportunity to explore and learn at five working farms throughout the state. The free series will be held at locations across Maine\, each beginning at 11 a.m. \nThe series includes events on Saturday\, August 2 at Tibbets Farm\, 192 Salmon Falls  Rd.\, Hollis; Wednesday\, August 20 at Aldermere Farm\, 20 Russell Ave.\, Rockport; and Saturday\, August 30 at O’Meara Family Farm\, 272 East Rd.\, New Sweden. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to learn about livestock production systems\, pasture management\, forage species identification\, climate-smart practices\, regenerative grazing and more from fellow farmers and assistant Extension professor Jaime Garzon. The Maine Pasture Walk Series is open and free for all participants. \nVisit the event webpage for more information and to register. To request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Melissa Babcock\, 207.581.2788; melissa.libby1@maine.edu. \n 
URL:/calendar/event/maine-pasture-walk-series-in-knox-county/
LOCATION:Aldermere Farm Welcome Center\, 20 Russell Avenue\, Rockport\, ME\, 04841
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T173000
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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’s 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 “yes” 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’ll 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–even 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 um.continuinged@maine.edu and we can help you figure it out. \nProgram Details\nInstructor\nPeggy Smith (she/her) holds a master’s 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\nAugust 6\, 13\, 20\, & 27\, 2025\n4:00–5:30 pm ET \nModality\nThis dynamic\, participatory program will be offered synchronously via Zoom—you’ll 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 um.continuinged@maine.edu.
URL:/calendar/event/helping-to-calm-strong-emotions-with-resonant-language-3/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250822
DTSTAMP:20260708T015245
CREATED:20240830T003257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T003257Z
UID:10000397-1755734400-1755820799@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Summer University
DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2024–25 Academic Year Calendar. \n  \n 
URL:/calendar/event/summer-university/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T163000
DTSTAMP:20260708T015245
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T222530Z
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SUMMARY:Mediation and the Process of Conflict Transformation
DESCRIPTION:If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s 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\nThis 40-hour mediation program explores the basic premises\, practices and policies of Mediation and Conflict Transformation. Understanding the underlying assumptions regarding conflict\, reflecting on the nature of conflict\, acquiring communication skills and strategies and fulfilling the requirements to serve on the Maine Court Alternative Dispute Resolution roster all make up essential topics of the course. \nParticipants will also explore the applications and extensions of the Transformative Mediation model as it applies to the workplace\, town planning\, schools and family conflict. \nIn light of the polarization in the world today\, this mediation program provides a much-needed approach to dialogue that emphasizes how living with our differences is just as important as reaching an agreement. \nProgram Benefits\nFurther your career through this 40-hour mediation course which meets the Maine State Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediation Roster requirements. \n\nGain a clear understanding of the theoretical foundations of mediation and conflict transformation.\nAcquire and practice communication skills supportive of mediation and conflict transformation.\nExplore applications of these models for working through conflict as applied to a wide range of social and professional contexts\, including multi-party stakeholder meetings for town planning\, climate change mitigation efforts\, and restorative justice programs for youth.\n\nThe program will culminate in a final project and presentation prepared by each participant. \nTopics Covered\n\nThe Nature of Conflict\nSpectrum of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Responses\nMediation Models\nCommunication Skills\nDispute Resolution Systems Design\nEthical Dilemmas\n\nWho Should Enroll\n\nTown planners\nBoard members\nEducators\nSchool Administrators\nAttorneys\nSocial workers\nConcerned citizens\n\nNot sure if this program is right for you? Contact us at um.continuinged@maine.edu or 207.581.3167 and we can help you figure it out. \nProgram Details\nInstructor\nWill Galloway\, M.A.T (he/him/his) offers over three decades of experience working in the field of conflict transformation. He has served as a court-appointed mediator\, was co-owner and founder of the mediation firm Charbonneau & Galloway\, mediated cases with the United States Postal Service and has offered courses in basic and advanced mediation. He has also previously served as the Head of School and co-founder of the Watershed School in Camden\, Maine\, where the principles and practices of conflict transformation have been integrated into the design of the academic program. Currently\, Galloway is the Director of Education and Programs at Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership. Galloway lives with his wife and three children in Hope\, Maine. He enjoys biking\, Tai Chi Ch’uan\, and spending time with his family wherever their interests take them. \nDates & Times\nAug. 20\, 21\, 22\, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (in person) \nModality\nThis program is offered on a hybrid basis\, composed of both in-person and online meetings as part of the same program. \nThe in-person meetings will be held on the 91±¬ÁĎ campus in Orono. The online meetings will be held via Zoom\, and will require a stable internet connection. There will be required assignments outside of the meetings\, including preparation for a final project and presentation. All components together make up the 40 contact hours for the session. \nProgram Fee\n$1\,250 Snack and lunch are included in registration for each day.\nParticipants are responsible for their own dinner and lodging. \nClass Capacity\n20 participants \nContinuing Education Credits\n40 hours / 4 CEUs are available. \nCertificate for completing the entirety of this program. \nIf you’d like to receive CEUs for participating in this course\, please note this in your registration via our online store. \nAccommodations\nFor more information or to request an accommodation contact um.continuinged@maine.edu\, 207.581.3167.
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LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ\, 160 College Ave.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virtual Summer Equine Speaker Series: Care of the Senior Horse
DESCRIPTION:91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension announces a virtual Equine Speaker Series for 2025. The theme of the summer webinar series is “From Foaling to Farewell: Essential Knowledge Covering the Equine Lifecycle” with presentations by topic experts from Maine and across the country. All webinars start at 6 p.m. EST. \nThe first in the series will be held on June 26 with Devan Catalano\, Ph.D\, Extension equine specialist at Colorado State University speaking about setting up foals and young horses for success. On July 30\, Dr. Fran Roew\, DVM\, Equine Nutritionist at Mad Barn\, will discuss basic equine nutrition at every life stage. On August 15\, Mary Walby\, the founder of God’s Window Senior Horse Rehab and Hospice\, will talk about grief management for equine and livestock care givers\, and on August 21\, she will present her experience with senior horse care. Last in the series on September 3\, is a talk about managing equine mortalities on-farm\, presented by Nicholas Rowley\, sustainable agriculture professional at 91±¬ÁĎ Extension. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each presentation. \nThere is a suggested donation of $5 per event. Registration can be found on the program web page. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact  Sue Beaz and 207.667.8212 or sue.baez@maine.edu.
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ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension - Hancock County":MAILTO:extension.hancock@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:Summer University
DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2024–25 Academic Year Calendar. \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials
DESCRIPTION:If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s 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\nYou 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. \nProgram Benefits\nThis online grant writing certificate program is intensive\, active and results-driven. You will learn how to: \n\nIdentify funding sources\nWrite and present persuasive grants that inspire funders\nProduce high-quality grant proposals\nIncrease your knowledge of the development field\nManage a grant\nNurture a relationship with funders\n\nBy the end of the program\, you will have developed text specific to your organization that can be used in any grant application\, a list of resources and concrete next steps to move forward in the grant process\, and 1:1 guidance from the instructor on the grant topics most relevant to you. \nIn addition\, you’ll get an invitation to a private Facebook group\, where fellow alums of the grant writing program can support each other\, share opportunities and resources\, network\, etc. \nGraduates of the program have the opportunity to register for Grant Writing 1:1 Help Sessions with instructor\, Elizabeth Haffey. Click here for more information. \nTopics Covered\nWeek One: The Basics\n\nGrant myths\, misconceptions and pitfalls (and how to avoid them)\nComponents of a grant\nUnderstanding the different kinds of grants and funders\nRFPs\nYour responsibilities as a grant writer\n\nWeek Two: Planning and Research\n\nLooking critically at your capacity\nThe “grant-ready” checklist\nDetermining your funding priorities\nDeveloping your ideas\nUsing online resources to find opportunities\nProfiles of grantmakers\nVetting funding opportunities as a team\nDeveloping relationships with funders\n\nWeek Three: Applying for Grants\n\nDeveloping your proposal\nGathering data and documentation\nComponents of the narrative\nHow to organize information\nWriting style\nCreating a budget\nAttachments\n\nWeek Four: Managing Grants and Developing Your Skills\n\nApplication follow up\nManaging a grant\nCompleting reports\nNurturing relationships\nDifficult situations in grant writing\n\nWeek Five: Practicing Your Grant Writing Skills\n\n1:1 feedback with program instructor\nSharing your common application questions for feedback\n\nWho Should Enroll\nThis program is designed to benefit people across the grant-writing spectrum\, including those new to the genre\, those in the midst of writing grants and successful grant writers who are looking to refine their skills and gain new insights\, particularly: \n\nAdministrators\nArt organizations\nAspiring freelance grant writers\nBoard members\nEducators\nExecutive Directors\nNonprofit workers\nResearchers\n\nThis program is 100% online and can be taken from anywhere! The course is offered synchronously\, on Eastern Time. \nAll of our professional development and continuing education programs are open to the public. You do not need to be a 91±¬ÁĎ student\, staff member or faculty in order to participate. \nNot sure if this program is right for you? Contact us at um.continuinged@maine.edu and we can help you figure it out. \nProgram Details\nInstructor\nElizabeth Haffey is a Maine-based professional grant writer. Through her business\, E. Haffey Grant Consulting\, she helps clients develop and write proposals\, researches opportunities\, and trains staff and volunteers to apply for grants. Haffey received her Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from George Washington University and is currently working on her Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Southern Maine. \nDates and Times\nAugust 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 & 29\, 2025\n(Fridays) 9:00 am – noon ET \nPre-class work will be sent a week before the start of the program. \nModality\nThis dynamic program will be offered synchronously via Zoom—you’ll need access to a stable internet connection. There will be assignments between classes (as well as time during sessions to work on your proposals). Breakout sessions with other participants as well as one on one time with the instructor are built into the program. \nProgram Fee\n$895 \nClass Capacity\n14 participants \nEvidence of Learning\nCertificates\nCertificates of Completion available. \nContinuing Education Units\n30 contact hours / 3 CEUs available. \nIf you’d like to receive CEUs for participating in this course\, please note this during your registration. \nMicrocredential Pathway\nSuccessful completion of this course satisfies the learning requirements for the 91±¬ÁĎ System Grant Writing Microcredential Pathway\, Levels 1 & 2. \nAccommodations\nFor more information or to request an accommodation contact um.continuinged@maine.edu\, 207.581.3167.
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SUMMARY:Mediation and the Process of Conflict Transformation
DESCRIPTION:If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s 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\nThis 40-hour mediation program explores the basic premises\, practices and policies of Mediation and Conflict Transformation. Understanding the underlying assumptions regarding conflict\, reflecting on the nature of conflict\, acquiring communication skills and strategies and fulfilling the requirements to serve on the Maine Court Alternative Dispute Resolution roster all make up essential topics of the course. \nParticipants will also explore the applications and extensions of the Transformative Mediation model as it applies to the workplace\, town planning\, schools and family conflict. \nIn light of the polarization in the world today\, this mediation program provides a much-needed approach to dialogue that emphasizes how living with our differences is just as important as reaching an agreement. \nProgram Benefits\nFurther your career through this 40-hour mediation course which meets the Maine State Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediation Roster requirements. \n\nGain a clear understanding of the theoretical foundations of mediation and conflict transformation.\nAcquire and practice communication skills supportive of mediation and conflict transformation.\nExplore applications of these models for working through conflict as applied to a wide range of social and professional contexts\, including multi-party stakeholder meetings for town planning\, climate change mitigation efforts\, and restorative justice programs for youth.\n\nThe program will culminate in a final project and presentation prepared by each participant. \nTopics Covered\n\nThe Nature of Conflict\nSpectrum of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Responses\nMediation Models\nCommunication Skills\nDispute Resolution Systems Design\nEthical Dilemmas\n\nWho Should Enroll\n\nTown planners\nBoard members\nEducators\nSchool Administrators\nAttorneys\nSocial workers\nConcerned citizens\n\nNot sure if this program is right for you? Contact us at um.continuinged@maine.edu or 207.581.3167 and we can help you figure it out. \nProgram Details\nInstructor\nWill Galloway\, M.A.T (he/him/his) offers over three decades of experience working in the field of conflict transformation. He has served as a court-appointed mediator\, was co-owner and founder of the mediation firm Charbonneau & Galloway\, mediated cases with the United States Postal Service and has offered courses in basic and advanced mediation. He has also previously served as the Head of School and co-founder of the Watershed School in Camden\, Maine\, where the principles and practices of conflict transformation have been integrated into the design of the academic program. Currently\, Galloway is the Director of Education and Programs at Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership. Galloway lives with his wife and three children in Hope\, Maine. He enjoys biking\, Tai Chi Ch’uan\, and spending time with his family wherever their interests take them. \nDates & Times\nAug. 20\, 21\, 22\, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (in person) \nModality\nThis program is offered on a hybrid basis\, composed of both in-person and online meetings as part of the same program. \nThe in-person meetings will be held on the 91±¬ÁĎ campus in Orono. The online meetings will be held via Zoom\, and will require a stable internet connection. There will be required assignments outside of the meetings\, including preparation for a final project and presentation. All components together make up the 40 contact hours for the session. \nProgram Fee\n$1\,250 Snack and lunch are included in registration for each day.\nParticipants are responsible for their own dinner and lodging. \nClass Capacity\n20 participants \nContinuing Education Credits\n40 hours / 4 CEUs are available. \nCertificate for completing the entirety of this program. \nIf you’d like to receive CEUs for participating in this course\, please note this in your registration via our online store. \nAccommodations\nFor more information or to request an accommodation contact um.continuinged@maine.edu\, 207.581.3167.
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LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ\, 160 College Ave.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
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