CHERRYFIELD — Any woman in Washington or Hancock County who is interested in exploring ways to make positive personal changes can benefit from Growing Together: Skills for Personal and Community Effectiveness.

The Growing Together group will meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Down East Resource Conservation & Development Building on Route 182 in Cherryfield.

Sponsored by the Washington County Cooperative Extension, the series of workshops is part of a W.K. Kellogg grant to enhance rural leadership. Participants will focus on setting goals, building support and managing conflict. Three Continuing Education units will be offered to those who complete the training.

Additional meeting dates and times will be set by the participants. Anyone interested in joining the group should call 1-800-287-1542.