State
Fourth Annual Discovery Day Scheduled for April 14th
By Penquis
Mar 26, 2008 - 9:12:35 AM

BANGOR -- The fourth annual Discovery Day for pregnant or parenting moms 21 years and under is scheduled for Monday, April 14, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Maine Discovery Museum.

This free day of fun and exploration features opportunities for young pregnant and parenting moms to learn new ideas about parenting, discover new things about themselves, find out about community resources and just have fun exploring the Maine Discovery Museum.

The day offers assistance with transportation and free child care, and will feature a keynote presentation by Eric Taylor, "Play for the Day" encouraging participants to experience new activities and enjoy the fun and challenges of exploration and play. Throughout the day, the participants will engage in activities that they can then take home and recreate with their child(ren).

Register by April 1 by calling Laurie at 973-3580 or Crystal at 973-3581 or toll-free 1-888-369-3610. Space is limited to the first 60 registrants.

Discovery Day is organized by the Parents Are Teachers, Too Coalition consisting of The Acadia Hospital, Bangor Public Health Nursing, Good Samaritan Agency, Maine Discovery Museum, Penquis Parents are Teachers, Too, Penquis Autism Community Services, Penquis Dispute Resolution Center, Penquis Health Services, River Coalition, Spruce Run, and Rape Response.

Discovery Day sponsors are: The Acadia Hospital, Bangor Hydro, Grace United Methodist Church, Maine Discovery Museum, Olive Garden, Papa John’s Pizza, Penquis Parents Are Teachers, Too, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine and Unifirst Corporation.

Many local businesses have donated free items in support of the workshops and activities of the day: Hannaford, Sam’s Club, Shaw’s, Snowman Printing, and University of Maine Cooperative Extension.