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<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="xcontentpasted2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#202020">Registration is now open for the Maine Early Childhood Physical Activity Symposium at the University of Maine in Augusta on July 28
& 29, 2023.</span></b></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#202020"> </span></b></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span class="xcontentpasted2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#202020">Looking to learn and try out new ideas to keep kids active? </span></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#202020"> </span></span><span class="xcontentpasted2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#202020">Want
to connect and engage with other ECE professionals? This event is for you!!!!</span></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#202020"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span class="xcontentpasted2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The</span></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="xcontentpasted2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Maine
Early Childhood Physical Activity Symposium</span></b></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="xcontentpasted2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">is an opportunity for early childhood
educators to learn, network, and engage with each other. Attendance is free!</span></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span class="xcontentpasted2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Day 1:</span></b></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></b></span><span class="xcontentpasted2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Kick
off the symposium with us on Friday (7/28) night from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the</span></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="xcontentpasted2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Provider
Wellness Night</span></b></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="xcontentpasted2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">(optional)! We all need some self-care, and you'll definitely want
to get in on these fun practical activities. Learn new wellness strategies and activities that you can use yourself as well as bring back to the classroom. Wellness care package included, and dinner will be provided. Check in and networking open at 3:00pm.</span></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span class="xcontentpasted2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Day 2:</span></b></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></b></span><span class="xcontentpasted2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">On
Saturday (7/29), the focus will be on</span></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></b></span><span class="xcontentpasted2"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">physical activity.</span></b></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="xcontentpasted2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Come
join us from 9:00pm - 4:00pm for speakers and breakout sessions focused on evidence-based strategies for getting children moving and exploring both inside and outside the classroom. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Check in and networking open
at 8:00am.</span></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span class="xcontentpasted2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">There will also be plenty of giveaways and resources available during both Friday and Saturday events!</span></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span class="xcontentpasted2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">We hope you can join us!</span></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maine-early-childhood-physical-activity-symposium-tickets-641696961887"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Click here to view event details and register!</span></a></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span class="xcontentpasted2"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The Maine Early Childhood Physical Activity Symposium is funded and hosted by MCD’s Healthy Kids Healthy Future Program in partnership
with the Maine CDC Obesity Prevention Program, Physical Activity Learning Session (PALS) Maine Trainer Network, Let’s Go!, Maine Road to Quality Professional Development Network, and Family Child Care Association of Maine.</span></i></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span class="xcontentpasted3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#202020">For questions, please contact Healthy Kids Healthy Future Program Coordinator, Marissa Romano at</span></span><span class="xcontentpasted0"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#202020"> </span></span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:mromano@mcd.org"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">mromano@mcd.org</span></a></span><span class="xcontentpasted3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#202020">.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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