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SUMMARY:Educate-Empower-Engage Carnival Event (still working on title for event)
DESCRIPTION:Our Youth Leaders (Peer Educators) will be hosting a carnival style event to Educate\, Empower and Engage community youth in Health Education to highlight our annual Sex Ed For All Month!
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/educate-empower-engage-carnival-event-still-working-on-title-for-event/
LOCATION:Youth Innovation Center\, 18 FAIRMOUNT STREET\, FITCHBURG\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T180000
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SUMMARY:Summer Safety
DESCRIPTION:Workshop on how to keep your child safe during the summer.
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/summer-safety/
LOCATION:76 Summer Street\, 76 Summer Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260626T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260324T195044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T195108Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome Summer Family Event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating summer with games\, art & crafts\, music\, and food!
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/welcome-summer-family-event/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260706T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260324T200535Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp Registration
DESCRIPTION:2026 Summer camp. Breakfast and lunch provided. Outdoor recreation activites\, STEM activities\, art\, summer reading\, outside programming from Creative Minds\, GSK\, GOALS\, Mass Audubon and more.
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/summer-camp-registration/
LOCATION:40 Fairmount St\, 40 Fairmount St\, Fitchburg\, 01420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260720T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260720T110000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260721T170519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T172959Z
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SUMMARY:10am Playgroup (Houghton Park)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/10am-playgroup/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:Houghton Park\, 9 Main St\, Baldwinville\, MA\, 01436\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260720T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260720T200225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T150108Z
UID:10000157-1784566800-1784574000@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:The Nurturing Fathers Program
DESCRIPTION:This 13-week evidence-based program helps fathers build nurturing skills\, strengthen bonds with their children & cultivate positive parenting attitudes & behaviors. Registration Required.
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/the-nurturing-fathers-program/
LOCATION:76 Summer Street\, 76 Summer Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260720T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260721T150230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T150230Z
UID:10002106-1784566800-1784574000@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:The Nurturing Fathers Program
DESCRIPTION:This 13-week evidence-based program helps fathers build nurturing skills\, strengthen bonds with their children & cultivate positive parenting attitudes & behaviors. Registration Required.
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/the-nurturing-fathers-program-2/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:76 Summer Street\, 76 Summer Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260721T110000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260721T171030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T171255Z
UID:10002424-1784628000-1784631600@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:10am Playgroup (Barre)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/10am-playgroup-barre/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Barre Playgroup\, 7 Exchange St\, Barre\, 01005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260721T110000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260721T171549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T173803Z
UID:10002685-1784628000-1784631600@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:10am Outdoor Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/10am-outdoor-playgroup/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Parkhill Park\, 27 Franklin Rd\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260721T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260720T201509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T201509Z
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SUMMARY:Grandparent/Kin Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group provides information & resources to grandparents & kinship who are serving as the primary caregivers to children. Registration required.
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/grandparent-kin-support-group/
LOCATION:76 Summer Street\, 76 Summer Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T110000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260721T171809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T182331Z
UID:10002686-1784714400-1784718000@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:10am Playgroup (Gardner)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/10am-playgroup-gardner/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:68 Coleman St.\, 68 Coleman St.\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T133000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260720T200825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T200844Z
UID:10000419-1784721600-1784727000@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:Transforming Trauma
DESCRIPTION:8-week skill-building program helping parents/caregivers support children who have experienced trauma (0-18yo). Registration Required.
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/transforming-trauma-2/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:76 Summer Street\, 76 Summer Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T143000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260720T200620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T201146Z
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SUMMARY:Mothers Group: Let’s Talk
DESCRIPTION:A group setting that supports & encourages meaningful conversations on: \n\nPostpartum mental health\nFeeding and sleeping difficulties\nManaging stress & self care\nParenting skills & communication styles\nBehavior concerns\nBonding with your child
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/mothers-group-lets-talk-2/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:76 Summer Street\, 76 Summer Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260723T110000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260721T172104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T172104Z
UID:10002817-1784800800-1784804400@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:10am Infant/Toddler Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/10am-infant-toddler-playgroup/
LOCATION:7 Exchange St.\, 7 Exchange St.\, Barre\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260723T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260717T144204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T144410Z
UID:10000156-1784818800-1784826000@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:Pitching Your Ideas
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to best pitch your ideas – from film pitches to business ideas to picking the best place to hang with your friends. Delivering the perfect pitch is a skill – and you can learn it here! \nhttps://meet.google.com/cjt-sdmq-pfe
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/pitching-your-ideas/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260721T172353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T174457Z
UID:10002818-1784887200-1784890800@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:10am Playgroup YMCA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/10am-playgroup-ymca/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Fitchburg YMCA\, 55 Wallace Ave\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260724T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260720T201027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T203145Z
UID:10000680-1784890800-1784894400@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:Latino Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday’s for: \n\nMindfulness exercises\nArts & crafts\nNutrition Information/workshops\nIron Chef: Conversational English\nCultural activities
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/latino-support-group/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:76 Summer Street\, 76 Summer Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260727T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260727T113000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260721T172712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T172712Z
UID:10002819-1785148200-1785151800@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:10:30am Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/1030am-playgroup/
LOCATION:Stevens Memorial Library\, 20 Memorial Dr\, Ashburnham\, MA\, 01430\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260727T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260727T190000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260721T150230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T150230Z
UID:10002159-1785171600-1785178800@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:The Nurturing Fathers Program
DESCRIPTION:This 13-week evidence-based program helps fathers build nurturing skills\, strengthen bonds with their children & cultivate positive parenting attitudes & behaviors. Registration Required.
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/the-nurturing-fathers-program-2/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:76 Summer Street\, 76 Summer Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T110000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171944
CREATED:20260721T171030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T171255Z
UID:10002425-1785232800-1785236400@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:10am Playgroup (Barre)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/10am-playgroup-barre/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:Barre Playgroup\, 7 Exchange St\, Barre\, 01005\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T143000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171945
CREATED:20260720T201316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T202801Z
UID:10000681-1785243600-1785249000@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:Active Parenting 4th Edition
DESCRIPTION:6 sessions focused on parenting skills & strategies of 5-12 year olds: mutual respect\, communication\, responsibility\, discipline\, self-esteem\, goals of behavior\, school success.
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/active-parenting-4th-edition/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:76 Summer Street\, 76 Summer Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T163000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171945
CREATED:20260716T174221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T174221Z
UID:10000036-1785250800-1785256200@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:Expressive Pathways Group
DESCRIPTION:Materials: All art supplies and materials are provided – you are welcome to bring your own\, too! \nEligibility: Adults (18+). No art experience is required! Participants must be assessed as appropriate candidates for group therapy. A brief individual meeting/intake with the group facilitator is required prior to joining. *This is an insurance-billed therapy group. \nReferral form (note interest in art group here): https://intakeq.com/new/lufiak
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/expressive-pathways-group/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T133000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171945
CREATED:20260720T200825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T200844Z
UID:10000420-1785326400-1785331800@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:Transforming Trauma
DESCRIPTION:8-week skill-building program helping parents/caregivers support children who have experienced trauma (0-18yo). Registration Required.
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/transforming-trauma-2/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:76 Summer Street\, 76 Summer Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T143000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171945
CREATED:20260720T200620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T201146Z
UID:10000159-1785331800-1785335400@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:Mothers Group: Let’s Talk
DESCRIPTION:A group setting that supports & encourages meaningful conversations on: \n\nPostpartum mental health\nFeeding and sleeping difficulties\nManaging stress & self care\nParenting skills & communication styles\nBehavior concerns\nBonding with your child
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/mothers-group-lets-talk-2/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:76 Summer Street\, 76 Summer Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260730T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260730T110000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171945
CREATED:20260721T173430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T173430Z
UID:10002951-1785405600-1785409200@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:10am Playgroup (Library)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/10am-playgroup-library/
LOCATION:Fitchburg Public Library\, 166 Boulder Dr\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260731T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171945
CREATED:20260720T201027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T203145Z
UID:10001204-1785495600-1785499200@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:Latino Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday’s for: \n\nMindfulness exercises\nArts & crafts\nNutrition Information/workshops\nIron Chef: Conversational English\nCultural activities
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/latino-support-group/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:76 Summer Street\, 76 Summer Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260802T140000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171945
CREATED:20260720T203954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T203954Z
UID:10001526-1785578400-1785679200@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:Info & Referrals VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Every 1 & 3 Saturday 1st & 3rd 10am to 2pm The FRC is here to help families identify and connect with resources\, mental health support & school-related concerns.
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/info-referrals-virtual-2/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260803T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260803T110000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171945
CREATED:20260721T170519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T172959Z
UID:10002821-1785751200-1785754800@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:10am Playgroup (Houghton Park)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/10am-playgroup/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:Houghton Park\, 9 Main St\, Baldwinville\, MA\, 01436\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260803T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260803T190000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171945
CREATED:20260720T202639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T202639Z
UID:10000943-1785776400-1785783600@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:Nurturing Fathers Graduation
DESCRIPTION:This 13-week evidence-based program helps fathers build nurturing skills\, strengthen bonds with their children & cultivate positive parenting attitudes & behaviors. Registration Required.
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/nurturing-fathers-graduation/
LOCATION:76 Summer Street\, 76 Summer Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260803T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260803T190000
DTSTAMP:20260725T171945
CREATED:20260721T150230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T150230Z
UID:10002107-1785776400-1785783600@www.makingopportunitycount.org
SUMMARY:The Nurturing Fathers Program
DESCRIPTION:This 13-week evidence-based program helps fathers build nurturing skills\, strengthen bonds with their children & cultivate positive parenting attitudes & behaviors. Registration Required.
URL:https://www.makingopportunitycount.org/event/the-nurturing-fathers-program-2/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:76 Summer Street\, 76 Summer Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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