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posted Feb 12, 2019, 8:15 AM by Tammy Tarling
Girls on the Run-Maine - Winter 2019 Newsletter |
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A note from your Executive Director
Onward and upward in 2019 for Girls on the Run-Maine! Have you set new goals for 2019? We certainly have! We are thrilled about the changes in store for our organization this year, and hope you will be too. 2019 is a year of expansion! First, in order to better serve girls throughout the state, we are thrilled to be hosting two Spring GOTR 5Ks in 2019 - at Saint Joseph's College for Southern and Western Maine girls, and at Husson University in Bangor for Northern and Eastern Maine girls. (See announcement below for details!) Two Spring 5Ks means more work for the staff so in September, we had the good fortune to hire a 5th staff member to coordinate the 5K events - Welcome Erin Cott! We still need help to make the GOTR 5Ks a success so if you are not attending the 5K as a parent or Coach, we hope you will consider joining us as a volunteer! Contact Erin to join the Bangor 5K or Southern Maine 5K Committee or to visit the website to register as an event volunteer.
As our Program expands, so is our office! In March, we will move to a new bigger location just off Rt. 22 in Westbrook. Adequate office space will help us continue to expand and serve our girls and volunteers to the very best of our ability. This month, we have said goodbye to long-time Board Members without whom we would not be where we are today. We are so grateful for their guidance and hard work over the last 3-6 years. Fortunately, we have also welcomed three new Board Members who are excited to help us grow.
We are excited to welcome new sites and welcome back our many returning participants - Registration for the Spring season opens on Feb 1! Other friends, if 2019 is your year to take action for Girls on the Run - if you are ready to become a coach, a sponsor, a committee member or a Board member - e-mail me directly. Thanks for helping us empower Maine girls!
Positively Yours, Emily |
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For a list of our current confirmed sites, please visit:
We will continue to add sites over the next few weeks, so please check back for updates. If you have any questions about the spring season, or if your site is not listed and you would like to help recruit coaches, please email Staci Olson or call the office at 747-5677.
Program Registration opens on February 1
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There is still time to start a team for the Spring 2019 season!
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Spring 2019 5k Announcement |
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In order to best serve our GOTR community, Girls on the Run-Maine will now host TWO regional 5k events for our spring season.
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 | JUNE 2, 2019 Southern and Western Maine teams |
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Spring 2019 Program Registration |
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Registration for the Spring 2019 Season Opens on Feb. 1!
Spring program registration will open on Friday, February 1 at noon, but there's no need to race to the computer! To eliminate the stress of having to complete the form as soon as registration opens to secure a spot on a team, all sites use a lottery system. The lottery system helps to ensure all girls interested in participating a fair opportunity by giving an extended time frame to complete the registration. How does the registration process/lottery work? Families who would like to register a girl for a Girls on the Run or Heart & Sole team can register at any time during the lottery registration period which takes place from February 1 through February 14. After the lottery closes, if more girls are registered than the number of available spots on a specific team, the registration system will randomly select girls for that team. Families will be notified of their status of "registered" or "wait-listed" on August February 15. If less than the maximum number of girls have registered at a site, everyone will be awarded a spot. Your credit card will not be charged unless you are given a spot on the team. What if I miss the lottery registration? Program registration will still be open, we just change it over to a First Come/First serve system beginning the afternoon of February 15. If spaces are still available after the lottery period, additional girls can be added first come, first served until capacity is reached. Registration will remain open through the first week of the season in March.
If a team is full after the lottery period, families should still register to be put on the wait list. The GOTR-Maine wait list policy is that all girls who were wait-listed in a previous season will get a guaranteed spot for the next time the site hosts a team. Families who were wait-listed in a previous season still need to register to obtain their spot.
Registration Timeline Lottery Registration: February 1 at noon through February 14 at midnight. Registration Notifications: February 15. Registration will re-open as first come first serve on February 15 if space is still available on the team.
Fall Season Dates: Week of March 18- First Week of Practice Week of April 15 - 10 - No Practice During April Break Sunday, June 2 - Southern Celebratory 5k - Saint Joseph's College Week of June 3 - Final Practices/End of Season Celebrations Sunday, June 9 - Bangor Celebratory 5k - Husson University
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Feb 1- Feb 14 - Program Lottery Registration Feb 15 - Lottery notifications. Registration changes to First Come/First Serve
Week of March 18- Spring season begins
May 1 - Bid & Bowl - Easy Day, Portland
June 2- Southern Celebratory 5k Saint Joseph's College, Standish, ME
June 9 - Bangor Celebratory 5k Husson University, Bangor, ME |
| | | Do you want to be a GOTR Coach?
COACHES NEEDED IN: Freeport, South Portland, Augusta, Gorham, and Lewiston!
These locations need some additional coaches in order to have a team. Do you or someone you know want to inspire a group of girls to be strong and healthy?
Coaches must be available twice a week after school for the 10 week season. Running experience is NOT required. If you are interested in learning more, visit the Coach Information page on our website or email Program Director, Staci Olson. |
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Our full registration fee is $145, however, through our fundraising efforts, we are able to offer financial assistance. The sliding scale is based on household income and ranges from $20 to $145.
Families will be able to request Financial Assistance when they complete their online program registration form. Payment Plans are available. To learn more, please visit the website. |
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We are currently working to find a host site in the Portland area for July 2019. Please check our website for updates!
What is CAMP GOTR? Camp GOTR combines the best of Girls on the Run with all of the fun of camp! During this week-long session, rising 3rd - 6th grade girls will build friendships in a fun and inclusive environment that includes interactive games, being physically active, and expressing creativity through arts & crafts and storytelling. Led by caring and qualified GOTR coaches, Camp GOTR provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for girls to develop self-confidence, learn life skills they can use now and as they grow, and have fun with new friends. |
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SUPPORT GIRLS ON THE RUN-MAINE |
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Become a GOTR-ME Program & 5K Sponsor Sponsors needed for 2019! We offer our sponsors great benefits -- your company logo could be on the back of the program t-shirts, on our website, in our upcoming newsletters, and more. For as little as $500 your company or small business can get involved in a very meaningful way and directly impact the lives of Maine girls. For more info on becoming a Program & 5K Sponsor visit our website or contact Emily Clark. |
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Join us on Wednesday, May 1 for a fun night out to support GOTR! Bring a team for bowling and a bid on some amazing auction items!
To get involved in the committee or donation an auction item, email Debbie today!
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Help us schedule more Give Back Events!
Do you know someone who owns or operates a restaurant or retail establishment who would be willing to host a percentage of the proceeds fundraiser? Email Allison to learn more or to plan your fundraiser! |
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| Join the GOTR-Maine SoleMates Program
Whether you are participating in your first or fiftieth athletic event, and would like a way to give your time and energy to Girls on the Run-Maine, become a SoleMate! Raise money for GOTR-ME while doing what you love - running, swimming, biking, walking, or hiking! You can even run the Spring GOTR 5K as a SoleMate!
Sign up today and let your love of athletic events make a difference in the life of a girl!
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posted Feb 5, 2019, 8:24 AM by Tammy Tarling
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posted Feb 5, 2019, 8:19 AM by Tammy Tarling
February Vacation Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Camp February 20-22nd The Stonecoast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Camp is an enriching addition to your February Vacation plans. Kids will be immersed in exciting activities that teach respect, and self-discipline while learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This camp is designed to bring out the best of your child. Your child will be challenged physically and mentally in fun and unique ways. We will also touch on aspects of wrestling, judo, and grappling throughout the week. The first half of the day will be an introduction to the sport using mobility and conditioning drills while the last half of the day will be filled with group games and activities. Please send your child with 2 snacks, a lunch and a water bottle and weather appropriate outside gear. Professor Durfee is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and owner of Stonecoast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Portland Please register at the Recreation Department or visit our website https://apm.activecommunities.com/cumberlandeducationrec/Activity_Search/3903 |
posted Jan 31, 2019, 9:15 AM by Tammy Tarling
NORTH YARMOUTH – Skyline Farm, 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth, will hold its 20th annual Sleigh Day from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, in conjunction with Skyline Farm Carriage Museum’s new exhibit “Sleighing - Fashionable, Fun and Family.” Free admission. Please dress warmly. Starting at noon, Ben Lapointe and his pair of miniature horses will give mini sleigh rides for children up to age 12; $5 donation per child. Also a team of draft horses from Hideaway Farm of Topsham will provide sleigh rides around the field for an $8 donation per person or $25 per family. Hot refreshments will be sold in the heated Visitor Center. At 12:30 p.m. there will be a narrated demonstration of horses and drivers using 19th century skills and vintage sleighs in the outdoor arena. Bring your snowshoes for a 2 p.m. guided tour of Skyline’s trails through the woods. The museum exhibit, featuring a variety of rare sleighs and wheeled vehicles is also open Sundays, Feb. 10 through March 31, from 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. No storm date. For more information, contact Pam at 829-5708 or info@skylinefarm.org. Skyline Farm is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization. Photo caption: Ben Lapointe and his team of mini horses give rides at Skyline Farm’s 2018 Sleigh Day. Photo credit: Diana Logan |
posted Jan 16, 2019, 6:12 AM by Tammy Tarling
posted Jan 16, 2019, 5:37 AM by Tammy Tarling
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Registration for the 2019 Cumberland North Yarmouth Little League season is now open!
An early bird discount is available through February 15, so sign up before then to receive it. In addition, we offer family discounts for those registering multiple children. Go to the CNYLL website at www.cnyll.com and click the Login button to access your account, or click the Register link if you do not yet have an account. If you have any trouble registering, please view the Registration Help menu for a simple step-by-step guide on how to register and other helpful information, including a description of each league/division. Or feel free to contact the player agent at playeragent@cnyll.com. In addition to signing up your children, parents and guardians can offer to volunteer during registration. CNYLL is an all volunteer organization, so we welcome anybody who can lend a hand in any way-- from coaching to working in the snack shack, to being a team parent. Head coaches and assistant coaches please take note: Coaching applications for Majors and Minors baseball and softball are due Feb 8.
Coaching applications for all other divisions are due March 1.
We no longer require the Little League Volunteer form-- only the CNYLL coach application. All background checks will be done online, like we started doing last year. There will be further instructions for coach application submission when you register, in your confirmation email, and also on the web site under the Registration Help and Volunteer menus.
We're looking forward to another fun-filled season!
Thank you, CNYLL |
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posted Jan 2, 2019, 12:53 PM by Tammy Tarling
Looking for a warm, indoor activity to get your child out of the house and involved in a positive learning environment?
GREELY BASEBALL WINTER SKILLS AND DRILLS CAMP starts Sunday Jan. 6th Come train with the coaching staff of the 1999, 2007, 2009, 2014 & 2015 State Champions !
The Greely Baseball Coaching staff will be hosting a baseball clinic for children grades K-8 – sessions are grouped by grade. The focus will be on improving young players’ basic fundamental skills with their ability to throw, hit, and field. The players will be rotated through a series drills in this non-competitive environment.
The camp will run *8 Sunday afternoons at the Greely High School Commons Gym: Jan 6th-March 10th (No Program Feb 17 & 24) The sessions are based by grade and have a limit of 24 participants per session:
Session 1 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (k-1st grade) Session 2 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (2nd-3rd grade) Session 3 11:00 – Noon (4th-8th grade) (Max of 24 Participants per session) Program Location: GHS “Commons Gym” Program Fee: $85 res/$95 non-res
You may register online or in person through Cumberland Rec. https://apm.activecommunities.com/cumberlandeducationrec/Home 207-829-2208 |
posted Jan 2, 2019, 9:45 AM by Tammy Tarling
posted Jan 2, 2019, 9:42 AM by Tammy Tarling
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SOUNDS of SILENCE SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES WINTER 2019 SESSION STARTING SOON! CLASSES OFFERED:
**NEW ADULT CLASSES** (Ages 18+)5:45-6:45 ADULT SOS 1 (Beginners) 7:00 – 8:00 ADULT SOS 2 (Continuation from Fall session) MONDAYS
DATES: 1/14, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8 If you are considering this journey, which has been a lifelong dream of mine, I know you will not only be impressed with Robin’s dedication to this language, but also with the love and caring she brings to her students. While learning comes easily to the young, at age sixty-one I made the decision to fulfill my longtime desire to speak in sign. Robin is a patient and supportive advocate to ANYONE who wants to know this beautiful language. With love and full recommendation, I encourage you to join Robin’s community of students. This has been a fascinating undertaking for me, and I know your experience will be as rich as mine. — Current Adult Student
ELEMENTARY CLASS (Grades 3-5) Tuesdays after school 3:30-5:00 p.m. at MIW School
DATES: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9 INCLUDES CLASSES + VARIOUS PERFORMANCES I can’t say enough good things about SOS and Mrs. Sidders. My daughter is happy and engaged and learning so much. — Parent Off Student My son has gained a great grasp on ASL, but the ramifications have been much greater. His self confidence has sky rocketed!” — Parent Of Student Register online at www.cumberlandmaine.com
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