Celebrate the Leo new moon on July 28th, the time of year when the sun returns to its home sign of Leo and is conjunct the moon. What does all that mean? It means we can all be a little bolder, exercise more will power, take a risk and choose what is true and best […]
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CCC Wednesday Communique — July 20, 2022
July 20, 2022Today, July 20th, is National Hot Dog Day. It is believed that “German immigrants brought to New York America’s first hot dogs, originally referred to as a dachshund sausage — for their long shape that resembled the beloved dachshund pups. Around 1870, Charles Feltman, a German immigrant, began to sell hot dogs out of a […]
CCC Wednesday Communique — July 13, 2022
July 13, 2022“Finally Warm Enough for a Picnic” (photo courtesy of Hazel Wells on Pinterest) Happy Wednesday! New this week: Come grow with 4-H at the Washington County Fair University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H invites all Washington County youth ages 5–18 to contribute what their favorite garden grows to the 4-H exhibit at the Washington County Fair Aug. […]
CCC Wednesday Communique — July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022Hope you all had a great Fourth of July! Happy Wednesday! New this week: Zero to Three Annual Conference The ZERO TO THREE Annual Conference now includes TWO career-expanding opportunities to fit your interests, budget, and schedule. Attend one or both! Virtual Conference September 12-15 Institute in San Diego December 7-8 Learn more here. NextStep […]
CCC Wednesday Communique — June 29, 2022
June 29, 2022Next Monday is Independence Day. Have a wonderful, safe celebration everyone!!! Happy Wednesday! New this week: Clinical Medical Assistants Training The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMA) among the fastest growing occupations through 2030. Employment as a CCMA is is projected to grow 18%- much faster than the average job ranking! […]
CCC Wednesday Communique — June 22, 2022
June 22, 2022Gov Mills’ 4th Annual Opioid Response Summit is in person on July 11th, 8 am — 5 pm at the Cross Center. Learn more here. (photo: Makin’ It Happen logo) Happy Wednesday! New this week: Opioid Response Summit Governor Janet Mills will host her 4th Annual Opioid Response Summit on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Cross Insurance Center […]
CCC Wednesday Communique — June 15, 2022
June 15, 2022June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. “It can be hard to imagine that anyone would deliberately want to harm an elderly person, but unfortunately, elder abuse is a widespread problem. Some instances of elder abuse are intended to exploit the person financially; you’ve probably heard of scams targeting seniors. In other cases, it’s simple […]
CCC Wednesday Communique — June 7, 2022
June 8, 2022Yesterday, June 7th, was World Caring Day, “an opportunity for everyone to practice caring, which is needed now more than ever. An initiative of the nonprofit organization CaringBridge, the day encourages everyone to appreciate those who care, and to care for them just as much. By sincerely asking how someone’s day went, it shows that you care, […]
CCC Wednesday Communique — June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022During National Adopt a Cat Month every June, hundreds of felines find a forever home thanks to the constant campaigning done by numerous cat lovers across the U.S. Since June is considered kitten season, a lot of cats end up homeless when their owners are unable to find them a home. Learn fun facts about cats and […]
CCC Wednesday Communique — May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022“National Senior Health and Fitness Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday of May, this year on May 25. The common goal is to help senior Americans stay fit and healthy,” according to National Today. Organizations serving older Mainers, such as Healthy Acadia, provide classes and other opportunities for seniors to stay fit, such as their Tai […]