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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Please contact the Prevention Council for more information on upcoming events: Healthy Kids (Knox)PO Box 68915 Belvedere RdDamariscotta , ME 04543Contact: Charlene Corbettdirector@healthykidsmaine.orghttp://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Thomaston Public Library Playgroup
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 4/1/2026 End Date: 4/29/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 10:30-12
Town: Thomaston
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Join us downstairs at the Thomaston Public Library (60 Main St., Thomaston, ME) for playtime in the gym! Lots of age-appropriate toys and space to move around. Meet new friends and have a chance for some grownup chat while your littles run and play. Snacks provided!
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 4/6/2026 End Date: 6/29/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Mondays
Time: 6-7 PM
Audience: Parents and caregivers in recovery
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classes
Additional Information: For parents and caregivers who are in recovery and want to learn more about the effects of substance use on their family, parenting style, and their relationship with their child. Learning happens in a safe, supportive environment with others who share similar life experiences. A year-round course with open enrollment--come when you're able. Held every Monday except holidays. For more information, email Toby at knoxeducator@healthykidsmaine.org.
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Active Parenting- Co-Parenting and Divorce
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 4/8/2026 End Date: 4/29/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Audience: Parents and caregivers navigating separation, divorce, and afterwards.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classes
Additional Information: A 4-week course covering eight vital topics for parents and caregivers who are navigating separation or divorce. This course empowers parents and caregivers to focus on shielding their children from parental conflict and transitioning into a healthy coparenting relationship with the other parent of their child. Topics covered include: *Understanding the impact of parental conflict on children *Allowing children to love both parents *Parental healing *Cooperative communication *Managing anger & increasing impulse control *Discussion without argument *Making coparenting decisions in the best interest of your child
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Chewonki Program: Owls of Maine
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 4/22/2026 End Date: 4/22/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 3-4 PM
Town: Thomasotn
Audience: Families in Knox & Lincoln counties
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wPRYM9A2solUAxNkP4L4EWjE5-6raR6uj16RCX0yiwg/edit
Additional Information: Have you always wanted to learn about owls from an actual owl? Join us at Thomaston Public Library during school vacation week for Chewonki's exciting Owls of Maine program, featuring a human presenter and, yes, a live owl! *Space is limited for this program. We will build a wait list once registration is full and will inform you if you're on the wait list. If spaces open up, families will be notified of openings in order of registration.* For more information, please visit the Events tab at our website: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org or visit our Facebook page: Healthy Kids a Family Resource Network
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Active Parenting- First Five Years
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 5/7/2026 End Date: 5/28/2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 12-2 PM
Audience: Caregivers of children ages 0-5.
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classes
Additional Information: 4-week course for parents/caregivers of children ages 0-5. This course helps parents/caregivers build parenting skills through an understanding of child development. Topics covered include: *parenting styles and roles *ages and stages of development *connecting with your child *building a strong family bond *establishing routines *preventing tantrums
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org