Bangor

Workshop on guardianship

“The decision of guardianship for students turning 18 years old is one of the most difficult transition issues that parents have to make,” stated Cindy Tuck, coordinator for Region 3 of the Maine Transition Network. “That’s why coming to a forum such as this, to get as much information as you can, is an important first step.”

Nathaniel S. Putnam, a lawyer with Eaton Peabody, will conduct a free workshop on guardianship issues 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, “Introduction to Guardianship and Special Needs Trust.”

The workshop is sponsored by the Maine Transition Network, funded through the Maine Department of Education, and will be held in the conference room at Alpha One, 1048 Union St.

“Although the forum is free and open to the public, pre-registration is a must, to allow for an adequate number of materials,” Tuck said. “Of all of our monthly transition forums, this is always one of our best-attended.

“Mr. Putnam does a very nice job of explaining a somewhat complicated subject,” she added. To register, call 992-2270, or e-mail her at schooltolife@midmaine.com

PICA annual meeting

Peace through Interamerican Community Action will hold its annual meeting 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the PICA office, 170 Park St.

All are welcome to attend and help determine priorities and directions for the next year. For information, call 947-4203 or visit www.pica.ws

Nonviolent communication

Have you ever wished you could communicate better with your friends, your partner, your co-workers, children or parents? Do you hunger to have satisfying conversations with people with opinions that differ from your own? Nonviolent communication is a process that gives the skills to create such opportunities.

An introductory training session in NVC will be held Friday-Sunday, March 10-12, at Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine, 170 Park St., Bangor.

The workshop begins 7:30-9 p.m. Friday with a talk open to the public. It continues 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

The workshop teacher, Peggy Smith, has studied with Marshall Rosenberg and with the Nonviolent Communications Trainers Institute. The approach is built on the premise that all human actions are based on needs. By understanding and acknowledging those needs, it is possible to learn to communicate in ways that help develop relationships based on mutual respect, compassion and cooperation.

Now taught around the globe, NVC was developed by Rosenberg during the 1960s civil rights era to provide a means of healing based on empathy. Parents, teachers, social workers, therapists, employers, employees, husbands and wives have used the NVC process to create more effective communication.

The weekend is organized by Advancing Teaching Strategies, located in Lincoln-ville, and is a fundraiser for the Bangor center, WERU and Midcoast Peace & Justice. Scholarships are available. For more information or registration, call Peggy Smith, 789-5299.

Hampden

‘Conjuring Carroll’

Hampden’s George Weatherbee Elementary School will host a fundraiser at 7 p.m. Friday, March 3. The public is invited to attend and see magician “Conjuring Carroll.”

The show will be about 35 minutes in length with comedy, audience participation, visual effects and a live rabbit.

Carroll Chapman of Solon, also known as Conjuring Carroll, has been performing magic and family entertainment for 10 years.

He is the Sugarloaf USA Magician this season. He performs throughout northern New England.

Proceeds will go to the school’s fifth-grade class trip. For information, call Weatherbee School at 862-3254 or visit www.ConjuringCarroll.com.