MACHIAS – The Washington County Council to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect will kick off its 2008 campaign at 10 a.m. Monday, March 24, at Down East Community Hospital.

There will be a presentation by the Maine State Police, planting of a pinwheel garden by area children and announcements of the schedule of events for the month. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

The council is administered by Washington Hancock Community Agency. For information, contact Denise York at 546-7544, ext. 3349.