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Important Dates
April 28 through Summer, Tuesdays 6:15-7:15: Teen Yoga Club, KVYMCA Manchester Campus. From athletes to rock stars, yoga is a popular thing to do to give you strength and stamina and help manage stress. Pay by the class, register for the full session, or use your KVYMCA Fit Pass. Your first class is free to try. FMI: Call 207-622-9622 or 207-626-3488.
May 11, 18, 20, 27: Living Well Lay Leader Training, MaineGeneral Seton Campus, Lecture Hall A, Waterville. Free 4-day training to learn better ways of coping and managing your or a loved one's health. Breakfast, lunch, and course materials provided. FMI: Contact Janet Sawyer at janet.sawyer@mainegeneral.orgor 207-621-3742.
May 17 & 18: Northeast Farm to School Conference, Champlain College, Burlington, VT. Learn new ways to expand your Farm to School Program through network building, fundraising, innovative techniques, and more. FMI: visit www.vtfeed.org or call 802-985-0381.
May 20, 8:30-3:30: Domestic Violence: Offering Hope & Healing in a Violent World, Harraseeket Inn, Freeport. School staff, social service, law enforcement, and medical professionals will gain a better understanding of the impact of domestic violence on children and those who care for them and learn the importance of and strategies for taking care of ourselves while we provide support and services for others. Keynote: Betsy McAlister Groves. Registration: $25 (scholarships available) includes lunch. FMI: contact Betsy Morrison at bmorrison@commcc.org or 207-553-9310.
May 20, 9:00-4:00: Working with Girls: A Training in Facilitation & Group Dynamics, Univ. of Southern Maine. Led by Lael Couper Jepson, this workshop is designed for teachers, guidance counselors, school administrators, health & social service providers, parents, and anyone else who wants to learn more effective approaches to bringing out the best in girls. Fee: $110. 15% discount for groups of 3 or more. Find out more and register online at Working with Girls or contact Hardy Girls Healthy Women at info@hghw.org 207-861-8131.
May 21, 8:00-3:00: 9th Annual Boys to Men Conference, Univ. of Southern Maine. Several breakout sessions on various topics targeted at middle and high school boys and their fathers or single mothers will be offered in addition to Keynote Dennis Embry. Fee: $12/youth, $15/adult. Register: Online at www.boysconference.org or download registration form to fax or mail at Registration.
May 21, 7:00-8:30: Parent Night with Dennis Embry, South Portland High School. Parents and youth-serving professionals are invited to hear a free presentation by Dennis Embry, world-renowned child and developmental psychologist.
May 29, 10:00-11:00: Free Funding Workshops for Renewable Energy, Efficiency Projects, & Value-Added Producers, Skowhegan Community Center. Led by John Sheehan & Mike Grondin of USDA Rural Development, this workshop will introduce and provide an overview of the Rural Energy for America Program and the Value-Added Producer Grant Program for farmers and small business owners who want to reduce their energy costs or generate their own "green" power. FMI or to RSVP: Contact Jim Batey at jvbatey@myfairpoint.net 207-474-0166 or Tricia Cook at tcook@westernmountainsalliance.org207-778-3885.
May 31, 9:00 AM: 8th Annual Women's Ride for Heart Health. This all-women's bike ride is suited for all ages and fitness levels, with distances of 5, 10, and 25 miles. The ride offers beautiful views of the countryside and coast. Free yoga, massage therapy, nutrition presentations, and heart health exhibits for participants. Proceeds benefit the Bicycle Coalition of Maine's safety education programs. To register or FMI: visit www.bikemaine.org or call 207-623-4511.
June 12, 1:00-2:00: Adolescent Obesity Counseling in the Office Setting Q-Call. Led by Dr. Goutham Rao and hosted by the National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality (NICHQ), callers will hear Dr. Rao explore adolescent obesity issues, discuss initial methods of obesity managament, and evaluate a new behavioral change approach for counseling in the office setting. Fee: $59 per line. Register Online
June 12 & 19: ME Alcohol & Other Drug Advocacy Leadership Training Institutes, Portland City Hall (June 12) & Bangor United Technology Center (June 19). This institute is open to anyone who is concerned about alcohol and drug related problems in Maine and would like to make a difference by advocating for prevention, treatment & recovery policies, funding & services. FMI: Contact Deb Dettor at ddettor@masap.org 207-458-3366 or Malory Shaughnessy at mshaughnessy@masap.org 207-400-1540.
Summer Sports Camps, KVYMCA. KVYMCA is offering a variety of sports camps for youth ages K-12. Each week will be dedicated to a different sport including baseball, basketball, soccer, lacross, softball, and field hockey. For exact dates & times and registration, contact Kelly Thompson at kelly@kvymca.org or Jasmine Carey at jasmine@kvymca.org or call 207-622-9622.
June 24, 2:00-3:00: Physical Activity Guidelines Supporter Network Webinar. All professionals who work for organizations that utilize Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans are welcome to participate. To register send an e-mail to PhysicalActivityGuidelines@hhs.govwith the subject New Media Webinar and your name and affiliation in the message.
July 10-12: 21st Annual Maine Bike Rally, Fryeburg Academy. Three days of more than 30 rides from 5 to more than 100 miles, plus a full weekend of family entertainment. Camping & meals available. FMI: visit www.bikemaine.org or call 207-623-4511.
July 11 & 18 and August 8 & 15, 9:00-10:00: Super Sports Saturdays, KVYMCA. Youth ages 3-5 can learn and play a variety of sports. FMI & Registration: Contact Kelly Thompson at kelly@kvymca.org or Jasmine Carey at jasmine@kvymca.org or call 207-622-9622.
July 25: 8th Annual Maine Lobster Ride & Roll, Rockland High School. Choose from 4 distance options, enjoy a Lobster Roll lunch, and watch live Tour de France coverage at the end. Proceeds support the Bicycle Coalition of Maine's safety & education programs. FMI: visit www.bikemaine.org or call 207-623-4511.
July 27-31: Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Summer Institute. The focus this summer will include school gardens, aquaculture, entomology, dairy, beef, horses, crops, and more. Educators receive 42 hours of re-certification credits. The $200 registration fee (by June 30th), covers lodging, travel, and meals for five days, plus curriculum . FMI: E-mail maitca@maine.gov or call 207-287-5522.
August 11-14: KIDS Consortium Service Learning Institute, Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, Auburn. A practical, hands-on course designed to help educators create standards-based units with authentic application for students in all subject areas. Participants receive the KIDS As Planners Guidebook full of service learning resources. Meals provided. Earn up to 3 graduate credits. FMI: visit www.kidsconsortium.org. |
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HCCA
Board of Directors
Mary Francis Bartlett
Rebecca West Dick, Chair
Cindy T. Flye
Rob Gordon
Chuck Hays, Treasurer
Bill McKenna
William McPeck
Kathi Wall
Jim Wood, Secretary
Mark Yerrick
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Welcome to Volume 2 Issue 13 This issue is dedicated to schools, youth serving organizations, and anyone concerned about the health and wellbeing of our children. You are invited to submit articles, ideas, and event announcements to rpage@mcd.org
If you forward this newsletter, please use the Forward email link at the bottom of the page.
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Smoke-Free State Parks and Beaches 
Effective May 1st smoking at Maine State Parks and Beaches, including Historic Sites, will no longer be permitted by law. An Act to Protect Maine's State Parks and Historic Sites was enacted just in time for the 2009 tourist season. In a joint collaboration between the Department of Conservation and the Partnership for a Tobacco-Free Maine visitors to State Parks, Beaches, and Historic sites will see updated brochures and signage communicating the law. Be sure to thank your legislators for passing this important Bill and working to protect the health of all Mainers and visitors to Maine.
For more information visit the Partnership for a Tobacco Free Maine website at: www.tobaccofreemaine.org |
HCCA Recognizes Community Members Affecting Youth Wellness
HCCA held its Annual Board Meeting on April 27th in the beautiful surroundings at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care. Several awards were given to local coalition members who work with HCCA to improve the lives of youth in southern Kennebec County. Among them:
- Rich Abramson, Superintendent, Maranacook Area Schools was awarded the Big Public Health Picture Award for prioritizing and integrating student and staff wellness in Maranacook Area Schools.
- Scott Bell, Principal, Monmouth Academy was awarded the Hit the Ground Running Award for immediately focusing on student wellness issues in his first year as principal at Monmouth Academy.
- Sonia Godbout, Wellness Coordinator, Maranacook Area Schools was awarded the Big Impact on a Part-Time Schedule Award for her ability to implement a Coordinated Approach to School Health in Maranacook Area Schools.
- Jonathan Leach, Executive Director, The Children's Center was awarded the Worksite Wellness Leadership Award for his prioritization and integration of staff, children, and families' wellness into the Children's Center worksite wellness program.
- Rachael Newman, Family Services Coordinator, SKCDC Head Start was awarded the Earlier the Better Award for her willingness and ability to engage families of young children to improve nutrition.
Youth of all ages across southern Kennebec County will continue to benefit tremendously because of the tireless ongoing commitment of individuals like these awardees. Thank you for all you do. |
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Free Camping for New Campers
Thirty-two Maine families who have never been camping have a unique opportunity this summer. The Bureau of Parks & Lands along with the Take It Outside initiative is offering families the opportunity to reconnect with nature by spending a weekend at one of 8 participating Maine State Parks.
Winning families will receive:
- a two-night reservation at their chosen state park,
- a complete set of camping equipment to use for the weekend courtesy of L.L. Bean and Coleman,
- a $50 Hannaford gift card,
- Oakhurst Dairy coupons,
- Coffee from Wicked Joe,
- and Poland Spring water.
The University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond will offer programs at select parks. The contest begins on April 1, 2009 and continues through May 31, 2009. Winners will be selected in a random drawing on Monday June 8, 2009. This program is intended for first-time campers, and is offered to Maine Residents only.
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Grant and Funding Opportunities
Budget cuts and a suffering economy has put a damper on funding for many wellness initiatives. Here are some wonderful grant opportunities to help supplement those dwindling budgets.
Phoenix Farm Community Supported Agriculture Phoenix Farm in Monmouth has increased the number of CSA shares available for the 2009 growing season. CSAs are a wonderful way to eat more locally grown foods as well as support the local economy. FMI: Contact Nancy Chandler 207-933-9370 or visit www.monmouthgrows.com
Healthy Sprouts Award Do you plan to have a youth garden program in 2010? If so, the Healthy Sprouts Award supports school and youth garden programs that teach about nutrition and the issue of hunger in the United States. Applications are due October 17, 2009. FMI: visit www.kidsgardening.com and click on grants.
Garden Crusader Award Do you know someone who is using gardening to make a difference in his/her community? Nominate that individual and you may win more than $15,000 in cash and gardening gear from Gardener's Supply. Application deadline is June 15, 2009. FMI: visit www.gardeners.com click on the Community link or 1-888-239-1553 or crusader@gardeners.com. |
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Thank you for your commitment to the health and wellbeing of our children. Please let us help you make connections to improve lives across our southern Kennebec communities.
Sincerely,
Joanne Joy, Director
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Renee Page, School & Youth Program Manager
Healthy Communities of the Capital Area
A Local Healthy Maine Partnership
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