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Knox & Lincoln Community Baby Shower

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 2/8/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday

Time: 9 AM - 12 PM

Town: Thomaston

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bk3dddh?fbclid=IwY2xjawHEUZdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbd6v1ftSs7c1OoNefZSSzWrReByRrXbi8k4oFElYhUUMFmrapONkNhatQ_aem_MtREdBw3204lc1PfiKkyBA

Additional Information: Please join us for our first-ever Lincoln & Knox Community Baby Shower! Healthy Kids and our community partners will be hosting this FREE event for Lincoln and Knox County parents and caregivers who are expecting or have had a baby within the last year. *Pick out clothing and baby items from our Baby Boutique *Win amazing baby gear in our free raffle *Connect with organizations in the community *Meet other parents *Those who register will receive a Welcome Baby Bag stocked with baby essentials and diapers in their requested size. Held in the Academy Building Gymnasium in Thomaston. Enter through the door at the back of the building used for the Thomaston Public Library. Follow the signs to the gymnasium downstairs. Snow date: Sunday, February 9th, 9 AM-12 PM. Information tables: Healthy Kids Help ME Grow Head Start Maine CDC & Public Health Nursing Coastal Recovery Community Center Child Development Services Lincoln Hospital Maternity Department Pen Bay Pediatrics SNAP-Ed Maine Families & More!

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org


Children's Festival

Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force (Franklin)

Start Date: 2/15/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: February 15

Time: 10:00-1:00

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Children's Festival is an opportunity for families to escape the winter blues and have a fun day of activities for free in Farmington, ME. Collaborations make this event a huge success, with over 30 organizations contributing to the day.

Contact: Rileigh Blanchet   Phone: 207-778-6960

Website: http://www.fcctf.org


Community Book & Resource Fair

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 3/1/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday

Time: 10:00- NOON

Town: Bath

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Families in Sagadahoc County are invited to bring their children to this FREE family event. Each child will be able to pick out five free books to keep and caregivers will be able to gather information about community resources.

Contact: Dawn Flagg   Phone: 207-442-7963 x230

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org


Father Daughter Dances

Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force (Franklin)

Start Date: 3/15/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: March 15, 2025

Time: 6:00-8:30pm

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: The Father Daughter Dances are an annual opportunity for fathers and their daughters to connect and dance the night away, held at two locations in Strong and Jay, ME.

Contact: Rileigh Blanchet   Phone: 207-778-6960

Website: http://www.fcctf.org


Luau with my Lady

Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force (Franklin)

Start Date: 4/5/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday April 5, 2025

Time: 6:00-8:30

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Luau with my Lady is our first annual Mother and Son Dance. Location to be announced closer to the date.

Contact: Rileigh Blanchet   Phone: 207-778-6960

Website: http://www.fcctf.org


Skowpendous Family Fun Night

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 4/18/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Friday, April 18th

Time: 5:00 - 7:30pm (rain or shine)

Town: Skowhegan

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Join us for the 18th annual Skowpendous family fun event! FREE admissions and activities -- snacks, crafts, music, and a free raffle (drawing at 7pm). Friday, April 18th in the Skowhegan Municipal Parking Lot.

Contact: Kristen Plummer   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Community Baby Shower

Council: Franklin County Children's Task Force (Franklin)

Start Date: 5/3/2025   

Day(s) of the Week:

Time:

Town: Farmington

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Rileigh Blanchet   Phone: 207-778-6960

Website: http://www.fcctf.org


3rd Annual Community Baby Shower & Resource Fair

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 5/31/2025   

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday

Time: 9:00- Noon

Town: Bath

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.office.com/r/EJpG0eKm04

Additional Information: Resources for babies from prenatal to 2nd birthday, giveaways, raffle items, and more! This FREE event is open to families in Sagadahoc County, Brunswick & Harpswell who are expecting or have children up to two years of age. Registration is required for this event, use the link to be notified when registration opens.

Contact: Dawn Flagg   Phone: 207-442-7963 x230

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org