Happy Wednesday!
New this week:
Save the date of October 16th, 10 am — 2:30 pm at the Danforth Town Hall for Sunrise County Economic Summit: The Work of Building Rural Prosperity. Please join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities of housing, digital equity & the tourism economy in rural Maine.
Join the staff at Cobscook Institute in Trescott to celebrate our 25th anniversary with an all day festival on September 28th. Music, Storytelling, apples, papermaking, pottery, and lunch! 11 am — 4 pm.
MaineStreet Business Building is offering Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways 1.0 — Venture Exploration — beginning September 19th. The asynchronous course/workshop series covers the nuts and bolts of small business start-up. Each session will be led by a different guest lecturer who is a subject matter expert in the field. Business advising workshops and opportunity presentations will be available throughout the course and students will work through the stages of business planning, leading up to a complete business plan draft as the final project. Small business owners and entrepreneurial enthusiasts from the community will be able to select and audit sessions of their choice, providing an inclusive and dynamic learning environment. Learn more here.
4-H club focused on conservation careers open to teens
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H and Maine Coast Heritage Trust are partnering to offer teens in Washington County a year-round opportunity to explore conservation career fields, build relationships with industry professionals, focus on aspirations and foster a connection to place. This 4-H club is designed for youth ages 14-17 who are interested in exploring conservation-related careers. Youth will gain real-life experience to make informed decisions about their future and insights to help guide post-secondary pursuits. The 4-H club will meet monthly alternating between meetings and (school-approved) day-long site visits with local partner organizations. To register for this club visit the program webpage or contact Washington County Cooperative Extension at 207-255-3345. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Gabby Brodek, gabrielle.brodek@maine.edu.
Beth C Wright’s Baileyville Center Coffee & Conversation with guest speaker, Dante Zanoni, Program Manager of The Connection Initiative, will not be held on August 9th. The new date is August 22nd at the new time of 3 — 4 pm.
Free Tech Support
- Tuesdays, 8/13, 8/27, 9/10, 9/24 at Eastport’s Peavey Memorial Library (11 am — 1 pm) and Calais Memorial Library (2 – 4 pm)
- Thursdays, 8/8, 8/22, 9/5, 9/19 at Jonesport’s Peabody Memorial Library (11 am — 1 pm) and Harrington’s Gallison Memorial Library (2 – 4 pm).
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Tickets now on sale for this event on September 14th at Big Cat’s Catering. Early purchasers will be entered into a special drawing for a fantastic prize, awarded separately from the night of the dinner. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a wonderful evening and possibly receive a gift later, when buying tickets early! Gift includes: A pillow: This is my happy place,” a hand-made basket, and mini-golf at Pirate’s Cove! This event is unique from others in that we create an environment of inspiration and fun, with music from Bobby Cleveland, live & silent auctions, amazing food and more. This year’s theme is “There’s no place like home.” Tickets are priced at $90 and can be conveniently purchased on our website at familiesfirstellworth.org. For personalized assistance, please contact Shaina, our Executive Director, at (207) 271-1647 or shainafraserffcc@gmail.com. Each ticket includes a beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and a choice from a selection of gourmet meals.
The Family Caregiver Alliance has an online tool for caregivers to locate services in their state. This locater helps family caregivers find public, nonprofit, and private programs and services nearest their loved one—whether they are living at home or in a residential facility. Search for your state here.
Nearly 7 million Americans aged 65 and older live with Alzheimer’s disease, which affects thought, speech, and movement. To support caregivers in managing the challenging behaviors associated with this condition, NursingEducation has developed a comprehensive, medically-reviewed online guide offering expert advice and strategies to provide the best possible support for caregivers and their loved ones. The guide includes:
- An overview of the stages of Alzheimer’s disease
- How to recognize common behavioral challenges in Alzheimer’s patients
- Tactics to help manage behavioral challenges such as aggression, anxiety, depression, confusion, sundowning, or wandering
- Medical and non-medical intervention options available to Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers
- Additional resources recommended by our nursing staff