BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//U海角社区 Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:U海角社区 Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for U海角社区 Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T193000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260212T201941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T201823Z UID:10005480-1774375200-1774380600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Spring Gardening Webinar Series: Big Yields on Small Plots DESCRIPTION:Gardening in a small space doesn鈥檛 need to be limiting! In this workshop we鈥檒l discuss strategies such as succession and companion planting\, trellising\, and season extension to maximize the harvest potential in your garden. Participants will leave with practical steps to grow more food for themselves\, their families\, and their communities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker info:聽Carrick Gambell\, Urban Agriculture Professional\, is working in a joint position with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and U海角社区 Extension. He provides technical support\, program planning\, and education to support ecosystem stewardship and food production in urban settings. \nRegistration is required with a sliding scale program fee for each webinar. Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for a webinar. Check your email and let us know if you don鈥檛 receive it within 24 hours. \nRegister for Gardening Webinar Series: Big Yields on Small Plots here! \nAll sessions will be recorded unless otherwise noted\, and shared with participants in聽about a week聽following the event. If you are unable to attend the live session\, but would like to receive the recording and a resource list\, please register and聽be sure to include your email address. \n\nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact聽extension.gardening@maine.edu . URL:/calendar/event/gardening-webinar-series-big-yields-on-small-plots/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/gardening-webinar-series-big-yields-on-small-plots/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260225T152227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T152227Z UID:10006650-1774378800-1774382400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:海角社区 Agriculture Mediation Program Spring Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to turn that bad feeling in the pit of your stomach and avoidance into a productive\, learning conversation at home and on the job?! Join our no-cost\, virtual book club focused on Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (3rd Edition) written by communication experts and based on data from the Harvard Negotiation Project. \nWhen are the Spring Sessions: \nMar-April Book Club Session: March 3\, 10\, 17\, 24 & 31 April 7 \non Tuesdays via Zoom 鈥 7 to 8 PM \nEnroll here!\n \nWho Can Attend?\nThis book club is for the unique challenges faced by: \n\nLand & Sea Industry: Farmers\, fishermen\, industry workers\, and processors.\nIndustry Service providers who serve 海角社区鈥檚 food harvesters and producers.\nConflict Professionals: Mediators\, facilitators\, conflict resolution practitioners\, and students who support land & sea farmers\, fishermen\, and workers (or who plan to in the future!)\n\nWho will be facilitating the MAMP Book Club?\nLucy Wess\, MAMP Director\, and a person whose life has been forever changed by this text! \nElizabeth (Nancy) Neal\, MAMP Super Intern and Dairy Diva & Matriarch at Honey Brook Farm in Garland\, 海角社区. \nWhat You Will Learn:\nDifficult conversations often derail because we argue about who is right. This book club will invite you to learn and explore how to shift from聽blame to contribution聽and from聽certainty to curiosity. You will gain practical tools to: \n\nUntangle the Three Conversations: Understand the underlying structure of conflict (The 鈥淲hat Happened?鈥漒, Feelings\, and Identity Conversations).\nManage Emotions:聽Effectively identify and handle your own strong feelings and those of others.\nStart Constructively:聽Learn how to open a conversation from a neutral 鈥淭hird Story鈥 to create a safe space for learning and problem-solving.\nImprove Outcomes:聽Move beyond simple agreement to build stronger personal and working relationships.\n\nLearning Platforms & Shared Spaces \n\nPlatform: Hosted on BrightSpace for weekly asynchronous (at your own pace) discussion boards with prompts to prime the pump!\nEngagement: Weekly live Zoom meet-ups for discussion\, activities\, skill practice\, case studies\, Q&A\, and more.\n\nImportant Details & Considerations聽\n \nBook Access:聽Participants are responsible for acquiring their own copy of Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (3rd Edition) by Douglas Stone\, Bruce Patton\, and Sheila Heen. \n\nHard Copy: Love your wallet and the planet\, consider buying a used/ previously loved 3rd聽edition\nAudio Book: widely available across listening platforms\nIf you need financial support to access our winter book club text (in either format)\, please check that below\, and our MAMP staff will follow up with you directly to make.that.happen!\n\nTime Commitment:聽We encourage participants to commit to the full 6-week session they register for. \n\nReading: Expect to read approximately 40鈥60 pages per week.\nDiscussion Board: Plan for 15鈥30 minutes per week to post your thoughtful response to the prompt and engage with other participants鈥 posts on BrightSpace.\nZoom Meet-up: Plan for 60 minutes per week for the live discussion and skill practice session.\n\nConfidentiality:聽Participants agree to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of any sensitive personal or business examples shared by other members during discussions and Zoom meetings. \nTech Needs:聽You will need reliable internet connections\, a computer/tablet to access the BrightSpace platform\, and a microphone/webcam for the weekly Zoom meet-ups. \nAccommodations: If you need a reasonable accommodation\, including financial support to access our winter book club text (in either format)\, to participate in this course\, please contact Lucy Wess at lucille.wess@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/maine-agriculture-mediation-program-spring-book-club/2026-03-24/ CATEGORIES:Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/maine-agriculture-mediation-program-spring-book-club/2026-03-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260306T193517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T193517Z UID:10006887-1774429200-1774440000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Nicole Hatch DESCRIPTION:Amy Sullivan\, a candidate for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership\, will be defending her thesis titled 鈥淓lementary Teacher Sensemaking and Decision Making in a Social and Emotional Learning Implementation: A Qualitative Case Study.鈥 \nPlease contact聽nicole.e.hatch@maine.edu聽for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-nicole-hatch/ LOCATION:Zoom Web Conferencing CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260212T202706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T202810Z UID:10005483-1774432800-1774443600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Apple Tree Pruning and Orchard Management DESCRIPTION:Renae Moran\, Tree Fruit Specialist at Highmoor Farm will demonstrate different techniques that can be employed to shape trees and contain their size.聽 Specific topics will include the difference between heading and thinning cuts\, how pruning severity affects the tree\, and a general method suited for old apple trees.\n\n\n\nIn addition to pruning\, several other important topics when establishing and managing an apple orchard will be covered including pollination\, rootstock selection\, disease and insect pests and much more. Participants can expect to learn pruning techniques that can be applied successfully in their own orchards. Cost is $15. \nRegister for Introduction to Apple Tree Pruning and Orchard Management here!\nEducator bio:\nRenae Moran is a tree-fruit specialist with the University of 海角社区. In her research\, she aims to solve problems such as nutritional deficiencies in Honeycrisp apples and cold hardiness losses in midwinter. She is currently working on apple and peach variety trials and breeding peaches for cold climates.聽 She also works at the Highmoor Farm in Monmouth\, a research farm that develops research-based knowledge to 海角社区鈥檚 apple and peach growers. URL:/calendar/event/introduction-to-apple-tree-pruning-and-orchard-management/ LOCATION:Waldo County Gardens\, 685 Swan Lake Avenue\, Swanville\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Waldo County":MAILTO:extension.waldo@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20250918T235503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T235503Z UID:10003563-1774436400-1774440000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:German Table DESCRIPTION:German Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the University of 海角社区 and the community interested in improving their German conversation. URL:/calendar/event/german-table/2026-03-25/ LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20250917T172414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T210932Z UID:10003434-1774440000-1774443600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:French Table DESCRIPTION:French Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the University of 海角社区 and the community interested in improving their French conversation. URL:/calendar/event/french-table/2026-03-25/ LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T160000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260320T183129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T183129Z UID:10007036-1774450800-1774454400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Tea with the Dean and Open Educational Resources (OER) Showcase DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, March 25\, from 3 p.m.\, join U海角社区 Dean of Libraries Daisy D. Singh for opening remarks\, followed by a presentation from Tom Hardy\, Open Educational Resources Librarian\, and Casey Koons\, Open Scholarship Librarian. \nThis showcase will provide an overview of Open Educational Resources (OER)\, including what they are\, how they are created\, and how they are used in teaching and learning. The presenters will discuss the benefits of OER for students and instructors and highlight current open education and open publishing initiatives at the University of 海角社区 that support affordability\, accessibility\, and innovative scholarship across campus. \nAlso available via聽Zoom. URL:/calendar/event/tea-with-the-dean-and-open-educational-resources-oer-showcase/ LOCATION:Fogler Library\, The Salon\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T170000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260129T194821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T202249Z UID:10004180-1774454400-1774458000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club DESCRIPTION:The 4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club will provide an introduction to what artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are. This will be a 6 session series for ages 9+ that focuses on the foundations of AI\, including introduction to AI\, pattern recognition\, human versus machine learning\, AI in daily life and ethical awareness. Participants will take a closer look at how these are currently being used\, learn about what AI does well and what it does not do well and considerations for using AI. \nArtificial Intelligence has incredible capabilities. This series will reveal some opportunities and challenges of this emerging technology in a safe learning environment. In this club\, youth will explore this emerging powerful technology with guidance and support from 4-H staff. \n\n\nAges: Youth ages 9-18 \n\n\nDates/Times: Wednesdays\, February 25 鈥 April 1 from 4:00 鈥 5:00 pm \n\n\nCapacity:聽Limited to 10 youth \n\n\nRegistration deadline: February 12\, 2026 \n\n\nRegister here! \nContact聽sarah.sparks@maine.edu聽for more information. URL:/calendar/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-03-25/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-03-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T183000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260316T170051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T170051Z UID:10007022-1774454400-1774463400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension is hosting the Midcoast 海角社区 Sustainable Agriculture Program Committee鈥檚 Annual Meeting from 4-6:30 p.m. on Mar. 25. Commercial farmers in Knox\, Lincoln\, and Waldo Counties are invited to attend either virtually or in-person at the Waldo County Cooperative Extension office at 992 Waterville Road\, Waldo\, ME. \nTo participate in the Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program contact program coordinator Brett Johnson at 207.342.5971 or visit聽extension.umaine.edu/agriculture/midcoast-sustainable-agriculture-program/. \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Billiejo Pendleton; billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/midcoast-sustainable-agriculture-program-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Waldo County Extension Office\, 992 Waterville Road\, Belfast\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Waldo County":MAILTO:extension.waldo@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T193000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260302T173921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T173921Z UID:10006752-1774456200-1774467000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Benjamin Greenlaw DESCRIPTION:Benjamin Greenlaw\, a candidate for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership\, will be defending his dissertation titled 鈥淲hat Characterizes a Constructive Relationship Between a Superintendent and Principal?鈥 \nPlease contact聽benjamin.greenlaw@maine.edu聽for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-benjamin-greenlaw/ LOCATION:Zoom Web Conferencing CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T160000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260130T160740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T160753Z UID:10005324-1774510200-1774540800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 海角社区 Sustainability & Water Conference DESCRIPTION:The 海角社区 Sustainability & Water Conference provides an annual forum where professionals\, researchers\, consultants\, citizens\, students\, regulators\, and planners gather to exchange information and present new findings on sustainability and water resource issues in 海角社区. \nLaunched in 1994 by U海角社区鈥檚 Senator George J. Mitchell Center with a primary focus on the future of 海角社区鈥檚 water resources\, the conference has grown to incorporate topics related to many of the sustainability challenges facing 海角社区\, including issues related to climate change\, energy futures\, agriculture\, forestry\, fisheries\, tourism\, and municipal planning. The conference attracts a broad audience of close to 500 participants from across the state. \numgmc@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/2026-maine-sustainability-water-conference/ LOCATION:Augusta Civic Center\, 76 Community Drive\, Augusta\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions":MAILTO:umgmc@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260306T193620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T193620Z UID:10006890-1774515600-1774526400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Allison Lyford DESCRIPTION:Allison Lyford\, a candidate for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership\, will be defending her thesis titled 鈥溾橧 Just Felt Like I Could Be Me鈥: A Participatory Study with Minoritized Students of Belonging in a Rural School鈥 \nPlease contact聽allison.lyford@maine.edu聽for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-allison-lyford/ LOCATION:Zoom Web Conferencing CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260312T130749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T130749Z UID:10006907-1774521000-1774526400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Gardening Tips for Small Spaces in Dover Foxcroft DESCRIPTION:Cost:聽Free (sponsored by Thompson Free Library) \nRegister Online \nGardeners of all experience levels are encouraged to bring their questions and gather ideas for getting the most from small space gardens. Whether you鈥檙e growing in containers\, raised beds or your in-ground garden simply has a small footprint\, this program is for you. University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension horticulture professional Kate Garland will share favorite high-performing varieties\, discuss soil management practices\, offer trellising tips\, and provide succession planting and interplanting strategies designed to maximize production in small spaces. Participants are also welcome to bring their general gardening questions. \nPre-registration is preferred. Registered participants will receive a follow-up email with relevant resources. Snow date is March 27. \nIf you need a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Jon Knepp at聽director@thompsonfreelibrary.org聽or 207.564.3350. The Thompson Free Library is located at 186 East Main Street Dover-Foxcroft\, ME 04426. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request; however\, all requests will be considered. URL:/calendar/event/gardening-tips-for-small-spaces-in-dover-foxcroft/ LOCATION:Thompson Free Library\, 186 East Main Street\, Dover-Foxcroft\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20250917T170557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T170557Z UID:10003326-1774526400-1774530000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Spanish Table DESCRIPTION:Spanish Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the University of 海角社区 and the community interested in improving their Spanish conversation. URL:/calendar/event/spanish-table/2026-03-26/ LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T153000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260220T201951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T200842Z UID:10006607-1774533600-1774539000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Limits of Masculine Privilege in Football: Reflections from a Pro DESCRIPTION:WGS at Work Series\, Spring 2026\nWhat do sports鈥攁nd more specifically\, football鈥攈ave to do with Women鈥檚\, Gender and Sexuality Studies? Come and explore this and related questions with Philosophy professor and former NFL player Mike Devito! Dr. Devito graduated from U海角社区 in 2006\, where he was a starring member of the U海角社区 football team. Between 2007 and 2016\, he played for both the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs. After retiring from football\, he earned his doctorate in Philosophy. He is now back at U海角社区 and as both A lecturer in the Philosophy department and THE Director of Player Development for the football team. URL:/calendar/event/the-limits-of-masculine-privilege-in-football-reflections-from-a-pro/ LOCATION:Bangor Room\, Memorial Union\, University of 海角社区\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Athletics,Faculty/Staff Development,Student Activities GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bangor Room Memorial Union University of 海角社区 Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=University of 海角社区:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T173000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20250730T190818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T190818Z UID:10002758-1774540800-1774546200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Helping to Calm Strong Emotions with Resonant Language DESCRIPTION:If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of 海角社区鈥檚 Workforce\, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. \nProgram Description\nDo people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you like your own inner voice to be nurturing and supportive during challenging moments? Are you eager to support the emotional well-being of the people around you during these high-stress times? Could you use some easy-to-learn tools to help calm things down without using punishment or fear? Tools you could readily employ to mitigate conflict between students\, dispel tension during customer service interactions\, reduce workplace friction and intentionally minimize stress with your family and friends? \nIf you answered 鈥測es鈥 to any of these questions\, this interactive online Resonant Language workshop will offer you many tools to move toward your goals. \nParticipants will learn practical strategies for helping calm strong emotions in ourselves and others. Together\, we鈥檒l delve into verbal and somatic strategies to move away from brittle reactivity and into resilient responsiveness. You will leave this course with an understanding of how neuroscience and resonant language can help strengthen harmony and authentic connection. \nProgram Benefits\n\nImprove your ability to self-regulate\nStrengthen your self-empathy\nLearn how to teach empathy to others鈥揺ven children and teens\nIncrease your tolerance of strong emotions so that you can move beyond being triggered yourself\nExperiment with verbal and somatic strategies to de-escalate strong emotions during conflict\nGain confidence in your ability to manage strong emotions in diverse situations\n\nTopics Covered\nWe will explore: \n\npractical things to do and say to help people calm down\nhow whatever is happening makes sense and can be worked with\nsources of trauma and what happens in our brains and bodies when trauma is activated\nthe practical power of Resonant Language\n\nThese tools are easily learned and can have immediate results. \nWho Should Enroll\nThis program is designed to benefit: \n\nPeople who work with youth (childcare providers\, ed techs\, educators\, school counselors\, school administrators\, social workers\, teachers)\nFrontline workers\nPeople who work in service industries\nMunicipal workers\nParents/guardians\n\nNot sure if this program is right for you? Contact us at聽um.continuinged@maine.edu and we can help you figure it out. \nProgram Details\nInstructor\nPeggy Smith (she/her) holds a master鈥檚 degree in literacy and language arts from the University of Pennsylvania\, and is a certified trainer with the International Center for Nonviolent Communication with over four decades of teaching experience. A co-founder of the 海角社区 Nonviolent Communication Network\, Smith is at the forefront of bringing empathic thinking and communicating to midcoast 海角社区. Since 1991\, Smith has studied with Zen teacher and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh and is a dharma teacher within his tradition. Smith enjoys designing and implementing programs that support empathic thinking and communicating as part of systemic culture change. She lives in Lincolnville\, 海角社区 and greets the day watching the sunrise over Islesboro. \nProgram Dates and Times\nMarch 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, 2026聽(Registration Opens September 2025)\n4:00鈥5:30 pm ET \nModality\nThis dynamic\, participatory program will be offered synchronously via Zoom鈥攜ou鈥檒l need access to a stable internet connection. This is NOT a pre-recorded program. \nParticipants will benefit from having a copy of Your Resonant Self Workbook\, by Sarah Peyton (Norton Press). Please consider sourcing from a local bookstore. \nProgram Fee\n$200 \n海角社区 Community Foundation Scholarship Resources \nClass Capacity\n25 participants \nContinuing Education Credits\n\n6 hours / 0.6 CEUs\nCertificate of Completion Available Upon Request.\n\nAccommodations\nFor more information or to request an accommodation contact us at聽um.continuinged@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/helping-to-calm-strong-emotions-with-resonant-language-4/2026-03-26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T193000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260302T174055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T174055Z UID:10006755-1774542600-1774553400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Sue Sydnor DESCRIPTION:Sue Sydnor\, a candidate for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership\, will be defending her thesis titled 鈥淗ow Do Students Experience School Exclusion Practices? A Narrative Composite Inquiry.鈥 \nPlease contact聽sue.sydnor@maine.edu聽for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-sue-sydnor/ LOCATION:Zoom Web Conferencing CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T210000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260323T192338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193948Z UID:10007048-1774553400-1774558800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Bear Bones Trombone Quartet DESCRIPTION:Join a collection of the area鈥檚 finest trombonists for a bold and brassy musical evening! \nLed by SPA鈥檚 own Dan Barrett\, this concert will feature great works from Schubert\, Shaw\, and even a couple of composers whose names DON鈥橳 start with S. The show kicks off at 7:30 PM on March 26 in Minsky Recital Hall. \nThis concert is free and open to the public. URL:/calendar/event/bear-bones-trombone-quartet/ LOCATION:Minsky Recital Hall\, University of 海角社区\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/03/Bear-Bones-Poster-3-26-26-scaled-e1774293763436.jpg GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Minsky Recital Hall University of 海角社区 Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=University of 海角社区:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260305T195845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T195845Z UID:10006817-1774602000-1774612800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Briana Morrill DESCRIPTION:Briana Morrill\, a candidate for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership\, will be defending her thesis titled 鈥淭eacher Sensemaking Early in a Mathematics Curriculum Change Process: A Case Study.鈥 \nPlease contact聽briana.haynes@maine.edu聽for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-briana-morrill/ LOCATION:Zoom Web Conferencing CATEGORIES:Online Events,Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T173000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260306T132754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T132754Z UID:10006829-1774607400-1774632600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Individual Blueberry Farm 鈥 Extension Office Hours 鈥 Waldoboro DESCRIPTION:Dr. Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of 海角社区 this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management\, business planning\, how to get started with a new field\, expertise on a particular subject\, to sharing ideas about research and education efforts. \nWhile Lily has expertise on many subjects\, she is also an excellent person to connect you to the resources you need. Lily can visit your field instead of an office meeting\, however\, developing a field management or business management plan requires focused time at a table with a computer and other\nresources. \nWaldoboro聽\n\nDates:聽March 24\, March 27\, April 1\, May 6\nTimeslots:\n\n10:30 AM 鈥 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM 鈥 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM 鈥 5:30 PM\n\n\nAddress:聽377 Manktown Rd\, Waldoboro\, ME 04572\nCost:聽Free\n\nRegister here! URL:/calendar/event/individual-blueberry-farm-extension-office-hours-waldoboro/2026-03-27/ LOCATION:Knox-Lincoln Cooperative Extension Office\, 377 Manktown Road\, Waldoboro\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T150000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260305T195604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T195604Z UID:10006805-1774612800-1774623600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Keyana Pardilla DESCRIPTION:Keyana Pardilla\, a candidate for the Master of Science degree in Ecology and Environmental Science\, will be defending her thesis titled 鈥淗ow Environmental Research can Shape Pathways towards Healing and Self-Determination for Wabanaki Nations.鈥 \nPlease contact聽keyana.pardilla@maine.edu聽for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/thesis-defense-keyana-pardilla/ CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T160000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260313T194312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T194357Z UID:10007021-1774616400-1774627200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Kyle Oliveira DESCRIPTION:Kyle Oliveira\, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Biology will be defending his dissertation titled\, 鈥淓xploring a Developing Detection Method and Habitat Suitability for the white shark\, Carcharodon carcharias\, in the Gulf of 海角社区.鈥漒nFor zoom link and password\, please contact the student at聽kyle.oliveira@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-kyle-oliveira/ LOCATION:Burgess Forum\, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T160000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260318T202018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T202018Z UID:10007031-1774616400-1774627200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Wilder Baldwin DESCRIPTION:Wilder Baldwin\, a candidate for the Master of Science in Computer Science\, will be defending their dissertation titled\, 鈥淎I Ethics In Practice: Developer Perspectives and Tools for Extracting Requirements and Policy-Related Graphs鈥. \nFor zoom link and password\, please contact the student at:聽Wilder.baldwin@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/thesis-defense-wilder-baldwin/ LOCATION:Boardman Hall\, Long Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260323T153845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T153845Z UID:10007039-1774623600-1774630800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Colloquium - Surface-sensitive studies of electronic properties in 2D materials DESCRIPTION:Two-dimensional (2D) materials provide a unique platform in which structural\,\nelectronic\, and functional properties are governed almost entirely by surface and interfacial\neffects. Thus\, understanding and controlling these properties is essential for their integration into\nfuture electronic and energy-efficient technologies. In this presentation\, representative results\nare obtained by using advanced surface-sensitive experimental approaches that enable the\ninvestigation of 2D materials\, such as graphene\, germanene\, and transition metal\nchalcogenides\, at the atomic scale. Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) is employed to\nprobe and locally manipulate structural and electronic properties with atomic precision\, while\ncomplementary synchrotron-based techniques offer element-specific and surface-resolved\naccess to electronic structure\, chemical states\, and interfacial phenomena. The results\ndemonstrate how lattice registry\, Moir茅 superstructures\, interfacial coupling\, and local structural\ndistortions strongly influence the electronic landscape of 2D systems\, leading to spatial\nmodulations of charge density\, work function\, and local density of states. Local nano-contacts\ncreated by STM further reveal how mechanical deformation and layer decoupling can be used\nto tune charge injection and junction behavior at the nanoscale. By combining photoemission\nspectroscopy\, polarization-dependent x-ray absorption\, electron diffraction\, and first-principles\ncalculations\, our studies separate the roles of structural asymmetry and electronic orbital\ncharacter in driving anisotropic electronic responses and how intrinsic properties can be\ncontrolled. Overall\, these findings highlight the critical role of surfaces\, interfaces\, and local\nstructural effects in shaping the electronic behavior of 2D materials\, offering new pathways for\ntheir controlled manipulation in future nanoscale and quantum technologies. URL:/calendar/event/colloquium-surface-sensitive-studies-of-electronic-properties-in-2d-materials/ LOCATION:140 Bennett Hall\, 18 Gym Road\, Orono\, ME CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260325T122802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T122802Z UID:10007075-1774634400-1774638000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:A Grower鈥檚 Perspective on Flower Farming in 海角社区 with Dr. Ankit K Singh DESCRIPTION:Drawing from extensive conversations with flower growers across 海角社区\, this talk offers an inside look at what it takes to grow flowers in a northern climate. From seasonal rhythms and market demand to labor\, climate challenges\, and community networks\, the presentation highlights both the opportunities and pressures shaping local flower farms today. Through images and stories from the field\, attendees will gain a deeper appreciation for the people\, places\, and systems behind 海角社区-grown flowers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n海角社区 Dr. Ankit K Singh: Dr. Ankit Kumar Singh is an Assistant Extension Professor with the University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension whose work centers on specialty crop production\, controlled environment agriculture\, and community-based food systems. Through extensive engagement with flower growers across 海角社区\, his research and outreach explore the realities of farming in northern climates\, from seasonality and labor to markets and climate resilience. In parallel\, Dr. Singh collaborates on space-agriculture research\, examining how insights from extreme growing environments from greenhouses in 海角社区 to plant systems designed for space can inform the future of sustainable farming on Earth. \n\nRegistration required. Register for A Grower鈥檚 Perspective on Flower Farming in 海角社区 here.聽 URL:/calendar/event/a-growers-perspective-on-flower-farming-in-maine-with-dr-ankit-k-singh/ LOCATION:Portland Museum of Art\, 7 Congress Sq.\, Portland\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T200000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260130T184804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T184804Z UID:10005405-1774638000-1774641600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Incoming! DESCRIPTION:Asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history\, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Real-time data from current NASA missions help audiences explore the past\, present\, and future of our Solar System. Take a journey through the dynamic story of our cosmic origins. Discover what these impacts from above can teach us鈥攁nd how scientific advances may allow us to find and track cosmic threats before they reach planet Earth. Narrated by George Takei. \nWatch the trailer here!聽 \n聽 \n\n聽 \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for U海角社区 Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our聽calendar. \nTickets may be purchased聽online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. URL:/calendar/event/incoming/2026-03-27/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Versant Astronomy Center GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T200000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260227T215031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T215102Z UID:10006722-1774638000-1774641600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Incomming! DESCRIPTION:Asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history\, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Real-time data from current NASA missions help audiences explore the past\, present\, and future of our Solar System. Take a journey through the dynamic story of our cosmic origins. Discover what these impacts from above can teach us鈥攁nd how scientific advances may allow us to find and track cosmic threats before they reach planet Earth. Narrated by George Takei. Watch the trailer here!聽 \n聽 \n\n聽 \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for U海角社区 Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our聽calendar. \nTickets may be purchased聽online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. URL:/calendar/event/incomming/2026-03-27/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T210000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260211T143637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T194007Z UID:10005435-1774638000-1774645200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Classic Albums Live: The Eagles' Greatest Hits DESCRIPTION:Classic Albums Live (CAL) brings the music of the Eagles to life in a concert devoted entirely to their greatest hits鈥攑erformed live\, note for note\, cut for cut. With elite musicians and no gimmicks\, CAL delivers faithful renditions that sound just like the original recordings. \nFounded by Craig Martin\, CAL has earned a reputation for treating classic rock with reverence. Now in its third decade and performing over 200 shows annually\, CAL offers a powerful\, nostalgic experience for fans who believe in the enduring magic of timeless songs. \nAdults: $30 鈥 $50 | All fees included URL:/calendar/event/classic-albums-live-the-eagles-greatest-hits/ LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Flagstaff Road:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T153000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260303T201714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T201714Z UID:10006793-1774688400-1774711800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Central 海角社区 School Garden Educators Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join fellow educators for a hands-on\, idea-filled day focused on connecting students to birds\, beneficial insects\, and flowering plants through school gardens. The symposium features rotating bird-focused learning stations\, practical seed-saving activities with students\, and a lively lightning round of mini-sessions on cooking\, bog gardens\, garden clubs\, and collaborative art. Afternoon sessions highlight pollinator protection\, embracing insects in the garden\, and a facilitated discussion on fundraising and volunteer engagement\, followed by a creative flower dissection activity. The day wraps up with door prizes and a seed giveaway. \nWhen: March 28\, 2026 (snow date March 29\, 2026\, same time) \nTime: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Penobscot County Extension Office\, 307 海角社区 Avenue\, Bangor\, 海角社区 04401 \nCost: $0\, $25\, $50 Select a payment option that best works for you. \nRegistration is required to attend. Register here! Please contact Kate Garland (katherine.garland@maine.edu) to be added to a waitlist if registration is full. Don鈥檛 miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and rejuvenate your passion for garden education! Bring a bagged lunch; snacks and coffee provided. URL:/calendar/event/central-maine-school-garden-educators-symposium/ LOCATION:U海角社区 Cooperative Extension\, Penobscot County\, 307 海角社区 Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Penobscot County":MAILTO:extension.penobscot@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T142727 CREATED:20260212T203116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T203312Z UID:10005485-1774692000-1774699200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Apple Tree Pruning Demo in Farmington DESCRIPTION:Do you have an apple tree you鈥檝e always wondered how to prune? University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension will offer an 鈥淎pple Tree Pruning Demo.鈥漒n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome join Nick Rowley\, University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension Sustainable Agriculture Professional\, and Bella Russo\, Extension AgrAbility Coordinator at the University of 海角社区 at Farmington\, between Lockwood and Dakin Halls off of Lincoln Street in Farmington\, for an in-depth demonstration of pruning and care of apple trees. \nPerfect for homeowners and small hobby orchards looking to learn about pruning\, but it is open to all. Bring your questions\, appropriate clothing\, and footwear. \nRegistration is required and is limited to 20 participants. Register for the Apple Tree Pruning Demonstration here! \nQuestions about the program or accessibility\,聽please reach out to Nick Rowley at 207-778-4650聽nicholas.rowley@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/apple-tree-pruning-demo/ LOCATION:University of 海角社区 Farmington\, 111 South Street\, Farmington\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Franklin County":MAILTO:extension.franklin@maine.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR