Teen events on helathy relationships

AUBURN — As part of the Auburn Public Library’s ongoing Teen Life Skills Series, in February teens will talk about healthy relationships.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of this annual event, schools and teen centers all over the country will be participating in special activities.

At the APL, every Thursday during the month, from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28, teens are invited to stop by the Teen Space for games and/or activities centered around dating and healthy relationships. These programs will be presented by community educators Jennifer Glidden from Safe Voices and Heather Turner from the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services. There will be snacks, candy and prizes.

These programs are designed for teens ages 12-18.

For more information on these and other teen programs, check the APL calendar at www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, call the library at 207-333-6640, ext. 4, or email dwallace@auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lifetree explores topic of atheism

LEWISTON — There will be an open conversation about atheism at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Lifetree Café, South Lewiston Baptist Church, 1919 Lisbon Road.

The program, titled “What Your Atheist Friend Wants You to Know: The Conversation No One Is Having,” includes a film featuring insights from atheists about their beliefs and their experience with people of faith.

The program gives participants the opportunity to have a safe, open conversation about their experiences with atheist secularism and faith.

For more information, contact Travis Burleigh at 207-783-3316 or travisburleigh@gmail.com.

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