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Art and Support group at Machias Recovery Center

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 4/1/2026    End Date: 6/24/2026

Day(s) of the Week:

Time:

Town: Machias

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Andrea Coffin   Phone: (207) 263-5270

Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com


Pittsfield Library Community Playgroup

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 4/1/2026    End Date: 6/3/2026

Day(s) of the Week: 1st Wednesday of each month

Time: 10:30 - 11:30am

Town: Pittsfield

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Bring your kiddos and join us! Connect with other parents and enjoy movement, art and sensory play. Pittsfield Public Library, 110 Library Street, Pittsfield ME. This program is free, and all are welcome.

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Phillips Playgroup

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

Start Date: 4/2/2026    End Date: 10/1/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Every other Thursday from April 2nd-October 1st.

Time: 10:00-12:00

Town: Phillips

Audience: Parents with children 0-5

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Playgroup for infants and toddlers at the Phillips Library every other Thursday from April 2nd-October 1st. Dates: 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14, 5/28, 6/11, 6/25, 7/9, 7/23, 8/6, 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1

Contact: Rileigh Blanchet   Phone: 207-778-6960

Website: http://www.fcctf.org


Machias Playgroup

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 4/3/2026    End Date: 6/26/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Friday Morning

Time: 10-11

Town: Machias

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Andrea Coffin   Phone: (207) 263-5270

Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com


Storytime at Newport Cultural Center

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 4/3/2026    End Date: 6/26/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Fridays

Time: 10am

Town: Newport

Audience: Children and caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Join us for weekly Friday at 10am at the Newport Cultural Center. Activities will include either story-time and a craft, or a playgroup activity. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Circle of Parents

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 4/6/2026    End Date: 6/15/2026

Day(s) of the Week: 1st and 3rd Mondays each month

Time: 12:30 - 2:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/jzgUFU2THJzH68eE9

Additional Information: All are welcome at our parenting peer support group. Connect with other caregivers, share ideas and support!

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Safe Harbor

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 4/7/2026    End Date: 6/30/2026

Day(s) of the Week:

Time:

Town: Machias

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: Yes

Contact: Andrea Coffin   Phone: (207) 263-5270

Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com


Storytime at Brownville Free Public Library

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 4/7/2026    End Date: 6/30/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 11am

Town: Brownville

Audience: Children and caregivers of children of all ages

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Come join us at the Brownville Free Public Library (27 Church St, Brownville) for our storytime on Tuesdays from 11:00am-12pm. Storytime includes a book, craft and snack. All ages and abilities welcome!

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Skowhegan Community Playgroup

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 4/15/2026    End Date: 6/17/2026

Day(s) of the Week: 3rd Wednesday of each month

Time: 10:30 - 11:30am

Town: Skowhegan

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Bring your kiddos and join us! Connect with other parents and enjoy movement, art and sensory play. Centenary United Methodist Church, 113 Dr. Mann Rd., Skowhegan. The clothing closet will be open and a light lunch will be served. This program is free, and all are welcome.

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Pittsfield Community Baby Shower

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 5/16/2026   

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday

Time: 11-12:30pm

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/ktqLixtDQLZ4Shs78

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

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Knox County Summer Playgroup in the Park--May Session

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 5/20/2026    End Date: 5/20/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday

Time: 10:30 AM - 12 PM

Town: Rockland

Audience: Caregivers of children ages 0-5.

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Mark your calendars! The first Playgroup in the Park session of our Knox County playgroup for kids 0-5 and their caregivers happens on Wednesday, May 20th (rain date May 27th). Join us at MacDougal Park, Gay St. West in Rockland, for fun and snacks at one of the coolest playgrounds around. Keep your fingers crossed for great weather!

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org


Community Baby Shower

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 5/30/2026   

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Town: Bath, Maine

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: Yes

Additional Information: Registration opens April 30th.

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

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org


Blackfly Festival

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 6/6/2026    End Date: 6/6/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday

Time: 10am-3pm

Town: Milo

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Whoopie Pie Festival

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 6/13/2026    End Date: 6/13/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday

Time: 10am-4pm

Town: Dover-Foxcroft

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Potluck in the park

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 6/18/2026    End Date: 6/18/2026

Day(s) of the Week:

Time: 5:30-6:30

Town: Brownville

Audience: Families

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: This event takes place in the Park near the Brownville Library. Families enjoy a community BBQ, Families bring dish to share if able.

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Thompson Library Summer Reading Program Kickoff

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 6/23/2026    End Date: 6/23/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday

Time: 4-6pm

Town: Dover-Foxcroft

Audience: Children and caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Orono Arts Festival

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 6/27/2026    End Date: 6/27/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday

Time: 10am-2pm

Town: Orono

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org