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UID:6737-1762128000-1762387199@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:MECDHH/GBSD at The Ecology School
DESCRIPTION:A fully immersive overnight experience for DHH students in grades 4-8. \nRegister HERE. (Registration will close October 26 or when capacity is met.)
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/mecdhh-gbsd-at-the-ecology-school/
LOCATION:The Ecology School\, 184 Simpson Rd\, Saco\, ME\, 04072
CATEGORIES:Grades 4-8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T104500
DTSTAMP:20260530T185005
CREATED:20251027T154027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T154027Z
UID:6754-1762250400-1762253100@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Education and Connection on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join MECDHH/GBSD’s Shana Kelley-Cohen\, LCSW\, and Early Intervention providers in this Zoom connection group for caregivers of children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing\, ages 0-8. Every Tuesday at 10:00AM. \nThis week’s topic: Part C to Part B Transition (IFSP to IEP). \nZoom /meeting room # 819 9833 3758
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/caregiver-education-and-connection-on-zoom-2-2-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Parents/caregivers of youth ages 0-8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T103000
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CREATED:20251103T183529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T183529Z
UID:6786-1762419600-1762425000@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:MECDHH/GBSD ASL Coffee Chat - Portland
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/asl-coffee-chat-rockland-2-2/
LOCATION:Coveside Coffee Shop\, 28 Vannah Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregivers/Parents/Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T113000
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CREATED:20251027T162753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T222752Z
UID:6760-1762423200-1762428600@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:MECDHH/GBSD Family Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday for an opportunity to connect as families!
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/mecdhh-gbsd-family-playgroup-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:MECDHH/GBSD\, 1 Mackworth Island\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:0-5 and Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T185005
CREATED:20251027T165402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T165402Z
UID:6766-1762423200-1762434000@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:MECDHH/GBSD Power of Peers - Midcoast
DESCRIPTION:Join MECDHH/GBSD’s Power of Peers (POP) Events!\nfor kids grades K-8 \nPower of Peers (POP) provides students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing an opportunity to get together\, share common experiences\, and develop a greater understanding of their own hearing levels and hearing assistive technology. Often students are the only or one of the few individuals in their school community who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Provided with opportunities such as these\, they can learn how to advocate for themselves and their communication and listening needs. POP provides positive Social Emotional Learning and helps students develop their self identity and build self-esteem alongside their peers and in alignment with the Expanded Core Curriculum for DHH Students. \n10:00am-1:00pm\nSouth Elementary School\n30 Broadway\, Rockland
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/mecdhh-gbsd-power-of-peers-midcoast-2-2-2/
LOCATION:South Elementary School\, 30 Broadway\, Rockland\, Maine
CATEGORIES:K-8th grades
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T185005
CREATED:20251030T184312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T144934Z
UID:6771-1762450200-1762457400@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:MECDHH/GBSD Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next board meeting will be held November 6\, 2025 beginning at 5:30pm in the MECDHH/GBSD cafeteria. The public is welcome to join in person or on Zoom (details below). The agenda can be found HERE (revised and reposted on 11/6/25). \nBoard meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month (no meeting in July) unless otherwise indicated. In 2026\, January’s meeting will fall on the 2nd Thursday of the month: January 8. \nZoom link\nMeeting ID: 598 570 9311\nPasscode: 12345
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/mecdhh-gbsd-board-meeting-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:MECDHH/GBSD Cafeteria\, 1 Mackworth Island\, Falmouth\, Maine\, 04105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T103000
DTSTAMP:20260530T185005
CREATED:20251103T180914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T181307Z
UID:6775-1762592400-1762597800@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:MECDHH/GBSD ASL Coffee Chat - Rockland
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/asl-coffee-chat-rockland-2/
LOCATION:Rock City Coffee\, 316 Main Street\, Rockland\, ME
CATEGORIES:Caregivers/Parents/Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T130000
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CREATED:20251103T194503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T194614Z
UID:6795-1762768800-1762779600@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:MECDHH/GBSD Power of Peers - Brewer
DESCRIPTION:Join MECDHH/GBSD’s Power of Peers (POP) Events!\nfor kids grades K-8 \nPower of Peers (POP) provides students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing an opportunity to get together\, share common experiences\, and develop a greater understanding of their own hearing levels and hearing assistive technology. Often students are the only or one of the few individuals in their school community who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Provided with opportunities such as these\, they can learn how to advocate for themselves and their communication and listening needs. POP provides positive Social Emotional Learning and helps students develop their self identity and build self-esteem alongside their peers and in alignment with the Expanded Core Curriculum for DHH Students. \n10:00am-1:00pm\nBrewer Central Office\n261 Center St\, Brewer \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/mecdhh-gbsd-power-of-peers-brewer-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Brewer Central Office\, 261 Center Street\, Brewer\, Maine
CATEGORIES:K-8th grades
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T185005
CREATED:20251027T163001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T163001Z
UID:6762-1763028000-1763033400@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:MECDHH/GBSD Family Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/mecdhh-gbsd-family-playgroup-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:MECDHH/GBSD\, 1 Mackworth Island\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:0-5 and Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T185005
CREATED:20251105T204148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T204148Z
UID:6804-1763028000-1763038800@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:MECDHH/GBSD Power of Peers - Lewiston
DESCRIPTION:Join MECDHH/GBSD’s Power of Peers (POP) Events!\nfor kids grades K-8 \nPower of Peers (POP) provides students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing an opportunity to get together\, share common experiences\, and develop a greater understanding of their own hearing levels and hearing assistive technology. Often students are the only or one of the few individuals in their school community who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Provided with opportunities such as these\, they can learn how to advocate for themselves and their communication and listening needs. POP provides positive Social Emotional Learning and helps students develop their self identity and build self-esteem alongside their peers and in alignment with the Expanded Core Curriculum for DHH Students. \n10:00am-1:00pm\nLewiston Middle School\n75 Central Avenue\, Lewiston
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/mecdhh-gbsd-power-of-peers-lewiston/
LOCATION:Lewiston Middle School\, 75 Central Ave\, Lewiston\, Maine
CATEGORIES:K-8th grades
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T185005
CREATED:20251103T183012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T183012Z
UID:6783-1763200800-1763206200@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:MECDHH/GBSD Pop-up Family Playgroup - Waterville
DESCRIPTION:Let us know you’ll be there! Text or email Megan Garrity:\n207-200-4592 / megan.garrity@mecdhh.org
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/pop-up-family-playgroup-bowdoin-2/
LOCATION:Children’s Discovery Museum\, 7 Eustis Pkwy\, Waterville\, Maine
CATEGORIES:0-6 and Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T185005
CREATED:20251105T210234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T210234Z
UID:6807-1763211600-1763218800@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:MaineHealth Patient Advocacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop caregivers and families will learn about healthcare patient rights to interpretation and accommodations in the health place\nsetting.
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/mainehealth-patient-advocacy-workshop/
LOCATION:MECDHH/GBSD Cafeteria\, 1 Mackworth Island\, Falmouth\, Maine\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregivers/Parents/Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T185005
CREATED:20251105T210653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T210737Z
UID:6810-1763373600-1763384400@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:MECDHH/GBSD Power of Peers - Aroostook
DESCRIPTION:Join MECDHH/GBSD’s Power of Peers (POP) Events!\nfor kids grades K-8 \nPower of Peers (POP) provides students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing an opportunity to get together\, share common experiences\, and develop a greater understanding of their own hearing levels and hearing assistive technology. Often students are the only or one of the few individuals in their school community who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Provided with opportunities such as these\, they can learn how to advocate for themselves and their communication and listening needs. POP provides positive Social Emotional Learning and helps students develop their self identity and build self-esteem alongside their peers and in alignment with the Expanded Core Curriculum for DHH Students. \n10:00am-1:00pm\nPresque Isle Middle School\n569 Skyway St\, Presque Isle
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/5559-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Presque Isle Middle School\, 569 Skyway St\, Presque Isle\, Maine
CATEGORIES:K-8th grades
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T104500
DTSTAMP:20260530T185005
CREATED:20251027T154156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T195051Z
UID:6756-1763460000-1763462700@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Education and Connection on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join MECDHH/GBSD’s Shana Kelley-Cohen\, LCSW\, and Early Intervention providers in this Zoom connection group for caregivers of children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing\, ages 0-8. Every Tuesday at 10:00AM. \nThis week: CMV Parent Panel with Chelsea Alexander\, Kelsi Gagne\, and Laura Sweet \nZoom /meeting room # 819 9833 3758
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/caregiver-education-and-connection-on-zoom-2-2-2-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Parents/caregivers of youth ages 0-8
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mecdhh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CMV-Flyer.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T185005
CREATED:20251027T163135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T163135Z
UID:6764-1763632800-1763638200@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:MECDHH/GBSD Family Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/mecdhh-gbsd-family-playgroup-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
CATEGORIES:0-5 and Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mecdhh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-Fall-Island-Playgroup-FINAL.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T185005
CREATED:20251105T211215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T211215Z
UID:6815-1763632800-1763643600@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:MECDHH/GBSD Power of Peers - Cumberland
DESCRIPTION:Join MECDHH/GBSD’s Power of Peers (POP) Events!\nfor kids grades K-8 \nPower of Peers (POP) provides students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing an opportunity to get together\, share common experiences\, and develop a greater understanding of their own hearing levels and hearing assistive technology. Often students are the only or one of the few individuals in their school community who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Provided with opportunities such as these\, they can learn how to advocate for themselves and their communication and listening needs. POP provides positive Social Emotional Learning and helps students develop their self identity and build self-esteem alongside their peers and in alignment with the Expanded Core Curriculum for DHH Students. \n10:00am-1:00pm\nLyman Moore Middle School\n171 Auburn St\nPortland
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/power-of-peers-brewer-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Lyman Moore Middle School\, 171 Auburn St\, Portland\, Maine\, 04103
CATEGORIES:K-8th grades
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mecdhh.org/wp-content/uploads/Cumberland-POP-Flyer-25-26-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T104500
DTSTAMP:20260530T185005
CREATED:20251027T155343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T155343Z
UID:6758-1764064800-1764067500@www.mecdhh.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Education and Connection on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join MECDHH/GBSD’s Shana Kelley-Cohen\, LCSW\, and Early Intervention providers in this Zoom connection group for caregivers of children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing\, ages 0-8. Every Tuesday at 10:00AM. \nThis week’s topic: Understanding your Child’s Audiogram (guest presenter: Katie Duncan\, AuD). \nZoom /meeting room # 819 9833 3758
URL:https://www.mecdhh.org/event/caregiver-education-and-connection-on-zoom-2-2-2-2-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Parents/caregivers of youth ages 0-8
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mecdhh.org/wp-content/uploads/Oct-2025-TEN-on-Tues-2.jpg
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