Free Family Fun for Fans of Reading!

Free Family Fun for Fans of Reading!

Part of living your healthiest life is enjoying fresh air and exercise. Two great, free ways to do that in Kennebec County are StoryWalks® and Little Free Libraries! What is a StoryWalk®? StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to...
Cony Key Club Educates 7th, 8th Grade

Cony Key Club Educates 7th, 8th Grade

Summary Augusta’s Cony High School students saw the concerning amount of vaping among their peers, and called in Healthy Communities of the Capital Area (HCCA) to help do something about it. The students, members of Key Club, gathered 350 seventh and eighth...
Growing Goodness

Growing Goodness

by Rachael Reynolds Spring has sprung and many of us find our thoughts turning to outdoor activities and gardening. Gardening is a great way to get yourself outdoors and interacting with nature. It’s also an amazing way to show children how things grow and where some...
5 Fantastic Fall Activities for Families

5 Fantastic Fall Activities for Families

Fall Leaves Finger Painting This activity is great for pre-k and elementary age children. You will need a piece of brown construction paper (or white paper, brown paint/ markers/crayons), scissors, a glue stick and red, green, orange and yellow non-toxic finger...