BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Maine People's Alliance - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Maine People's Alliance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mainepeoplesalliance.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Maine People's Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T150000 DTSTAMP:20260225T033300 CREATED:20260107T194833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T194833Z UID:1915-1773064800-1773068400@mainepeoplesalliance.org SUMMARY:MPA Federal Lobby Team DESCRIPTION:At MPA we believe that our power as an organization and a movement comes from Mainers from all walks of life being able to take part in our political process. That includes being able to meet directly with our elected officials to build relationships and lobby them on important legislation. \nJoin fellow MPA members to learn more about important issues moving down in Washington DC\, how our congressional delegation is voting\, get training on how to be a member lobbyist\, and then connect with elected officials. RSVP here! URL:https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/event/mpa-federal-lobby-team-26/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Federal Lobby Team ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/federal_lobby_days.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T193000 DTSTAMP:20260225T033300 CREATED:20251215T164716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T153610Z UID:1763-1773077400-1773084600@mainepeoplesalliance.org SUMMARY:How to Talk to Media Training DESCRIPTION:Open to staff and volunteers who want to learn how to talk to media so that they control the story\, not the reporter or the other side. Skills will include preparing for an interview\, making points and answering questions so you’re more likely to be used in the ultimate story\, staying on message no matter what\, and connecting with reporters in a positive and productive way. Training will include group/pair practice and participants will leave with materials they can use for the future. \nBecause space is limited\, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you want to come to the training. Deadline to apply is Monday February 16th\, 2026. Apply here! Cost is $50.00 per person. \nWe aim to offer these trainings to as many people as possible to strengthen the progressive movement. While there are costs involved—staff time\, food\, venue rental\, and materials—the fee we’re asking for covers the basics. However\, we don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone. If you can’t pay the full amount\, simply pay what you can afford. And if you’re unable to pay at all\, please apply anyway—we’ll do our best to accommodate you! If accepted into the program\, the trainer will discuss with you about payment options and sliding fees. URL:https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/event/how-to-talk-to-media-training/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Comms-training.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T200000 DTSTAMP:20260225T033300 CREATED:20260217T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T201120Z UID:2253-1773077400-1773086400@mainepeoplesalliance.org SUMMARY:Bridgton Community Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join MPA members from the Bridgton area as we work to take action in our community and move MPA’s work forward in our local community. This is an opportunity to connect with neighbors and build relationships with those passionate about social action. Dinner is provided\, and please RSVP! \nDoors will open for food and socializing at 5:30. The Community Meeting agenda will start at 6. URL:https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/event/bridgton-community-meeting/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 33 South High Street\, Bridgton\, ME\, 04009\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Community Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bridgton-Community-Meeting.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR