Silver Lake Group to Meet
Several folks who have concerns about Silver Lake and its quality and sustainability are looking for like-minded area residents to come out for a discussion of the issues of protecting, caring for and staying involved in the uses of Silver Lake.
Anyone interested or with input is invited to join in for a preliminary meeting to form a "Friends of Silver Lake" group at the Arey Center, Rt. 15, N. Bucksport on
Monday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Questions? Call Linda Plourde @ 469-7803.
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Free Small Business Advising for Bucksport Bay area small businesses
When:
July 9
,
August 5
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September 9
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October 14
,
November 4 and December 2
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Where: Bangor Savings Bank, 89 Main St., Bucksport
Time: By appointment
Description: Thinking about starting a business? Or do you already own one? There's a new small business resource for the Bucksport Bay area ready to help you with everything from starting, to maintaining and growing your business. The business advising is confidential, offered at no charge and provided by the Maine Small Business Development Centers
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| Senior Center Meals
Bucksport Senior Center Meals program. Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. at 125 Broadway. Everyone is welcome. For reservations call 469-3632. Download the
June meal schedule (.pdf).
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2nd Annual Bucksport Arts Festival, 8/13
The 2nd Annual Bucksport Arts Festival will be returning to the waterfront walkway this summer on Saturday, August 13th with a few familiar faces. Over 75% of artists who participated in 2015 have already registered for the 2016 festival, and registration continues to grow each month as new artists apply before the July 15th deadline.
It's no surprise that many artists are choosing to come back to Bucksport. The location is ideal to draw summer tourists wandering along the coastline, and the views are unmatched by any local festival. Artists that participated last year reported "it was my best single show day ever" and "it was a record breaking day". Advertised throughout the state, the festival brings in visitors and shoppers from across Maine and New England.
In addition to returning 2015 artists, several new artists will be joining the festival this coming August.
The 2nd Annual Bucksport Arts Festival will be held Saturday, August 13th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on the waterfront walkway. In addition to artists and craftspeople, there will also be local food vendors and music for all to enjoy. The event is being organized in partnership with the Bucksport Area Cultural Arts Society (BACAS), an organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the cultural and performing arts for Bucksport and surrounding communities. Visit www.bacasmaine.org for more information on their upcoming events, or to apply for the Bucksport Arts Festival.
The 2016 Bucksport Arts Festival is made possible by Seaboard Federal Credit Union with additional support by WLBZ 2. Seaboard FCU is a member-owned cooperative, whose mission is to provide quality financial services to all members at fair and reasonable rates and terms.
Questions? Contact Festival Coordinators Lyndsey Marston at 3leggeddogink@gmail.com or Laurie Brooks atlauriebrooksart@gmail.com
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The Great Event, Reserve Your Spot Now!
Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will host The GREAT EVENT on
September 10th and space rentals for the Giant Yard Sale start now. Mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATE for the Giant Yard Sale, Barbecue, Tea Room, Bake Sale, Homemade donuts, Children's Events, and much more!
The town of Stockton Springs will be filled with a festive atmosphere on Saturday, September 10th and everyone is invited to join in the celebration to be held on the grounds of the library and the Stockton Springs Town Office. This is a new fundraiser for the all-volunteer library, and one we expect will become an annual event.
Rental of space at the Giant Yard Sale has begun. Spaces are approximately 10' x 15'. Cost is $30 if you sign up before July 1st and $35 after July 1st (if there are any spaces left). You may bring your own table or you can rent a table for an extra $5. The GREAT EVENT will happen rain or shine. To reserve your space you must fill out an application and pay in advance either by check or cash. Come to the library during open hours to pick up an application. Library hours are
Monday
3:00 - 5:00 pm, Tuesday
4:00 - 7:00 pm, Wednesday
3:00 - 5:00 pm, Thursday
9:00 am - Noon and
6:30 - 8:30 pm, and
Saturday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
This family event is bound to be chock full of good bargains, great food, entertainment for the kiddies, community spirit, and much, much more, so circle September 10th on your calendar and we'll see you then in Stockton Springs!
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| Support local farmers and artisans!
It's that time of year again, the Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market has begun and throughout the summer vendors will be in the parking lot behind the post office every Thursday from 2pm to 5pm!
At this point we have a wide variety of offerings from all over the state!
Some past vendors will be returning and many new ones, as well, including:
Farmetta Farm
Ducktrap Valley Maple Farm
Island Garlic
Pebblestone Farm
Fairy Rose Gardens
Crack-a-tail Lobster & Seafood
East West Farm
The Buckle Farm
Wild Seed Farm
Lally Broch Farm
H.O.M.E. Co-op
Straw-house Bakery
Gentle Meadow Goat Farm
Farmers will have everything from Maine made maple syrup, fairy houses, baked goods, seafood, vegetables, seasonal fruit, herbs, coffee beans, eggs, soaps, jewelry, meats, cheeses and more!!
Your business sign will be displayed along the edge of the market every Thursday very visible from the road and to customers of the market. There will be a minimum of 22 market days and market sales have doubled each year!! We expect the market to continue its growth this year with the support of the community.
A $40 sponsorship will show the community you support local farmers during the 2016 season! Please let me know if you are interested in sponsoring this year and if you need an invoice.
You may mail your payment to BBACC P.O. Box 1676, Bucksport ME 04416 with "2016 BBFM Sponsorship" in the memo line.
Thanks so much! Enjoy the sunshine. :)
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Leaders & Luminaries Award competition
Camden National Bank, through The Bank of Maine Charitable Foundation, is accepting nominations for the 2016 Leaders & Luminaries Award competition. The statewide search honors four of Maine's leading nonprofit board members and presents them with cash awards for their organizations. Leaders & Luminaries recognizes board members who have effectively used inspiration, creativity and ingenuity in board governance and whose contributions have led to the organization's growth, successful transition or financial stability. Each of the selected leaders will be presented with cash prizes totaling $20,000.
"We believe in honoring individuals who have made important contributions in their communities through outstanding strategic leadership," said Greg Dufour, president and chief executive officer of Camden National Bank. "Our nonprofit sector is frequently challenged with limited resources and funding, yet there are people doing amazing work despite the challenges that exist. As a community bank, we want to be able to recognize these inspirational leaders and provide financial support to help them further their organization's goals."
The Leaders & Luminaries Award competition is open to any board director of a 501(c)(3) organization based in Maine who can demonstrate how inspiration, creativity and ingenuity in governance has led to his or her organization's success. Four awards totaling $20,000, presented through The Bank of Maine Charitable Foundation, will be awarded to this year's winners at a special ceremony held during the Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) Executive Leadership Forum, "Building Board Engagement," on
November 10, 2016 at the Harraseeket Inn in Freeport.
An independent selection committee, appointed by Camden National Bank, will select the four winners. Each Leaders & Luminaries award winner will receive $5,000 for his or her nonprofit organization. Last year's award recipients included Catherine Powers of Bath Housing Authority, Pete Bixler of Bay Chamber Concerts in Rockport, William Branch of Kennebec Behavioral Health in Waterville, and Lynn Gierie of the Robbie Foundation in Scarborough.
Deadline for entries is September 2, 2016.
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Be a Part of the Growing Cultural Arts Scene
In the Bucksport Bay Area!
The Bucksport Area Cultural Arts Society (BACAS) has been promoting a wide array of arts since its inception in 1999. In October of 2003, with wide support from the community, the Bucksport Performing Arts Center (BPAC), a state-of-the-art facility, opened its doors. Since that time its stage has showcased everything from fashion shows to ballet productions to world renowned musicians and singers. BACAS is especially proud of and enthused about the Bucksport Arts Festival, which enters its second year on
August 13th
.
BACAS is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the cultural and performing arts for Bucksport and surrounding communities. Our website not only highlights our initiatives, but also aims to garner ever expanding support for the arts in the Bucksport Bay Community.
Our meetings are held at the Bucksport Town Office on the last Tuesday of each month at
6:30 p.m.
, with the exception of December. We encourage you to consider becoming a member of BACAS, and we invite you to attend our meetings to get an idea of what we do and what we want to accomplish. Please visit our website,
www.bacasmaine.org
, for our complete, and exciting, schedule of events, membership applications, past productions, rental information, and general information. You will be glad you did.
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BACAS Begins Its "Sound Waves on the Waterfront" Fundraising Challenge
Recently, the need for a quality and portable sound system to be used for Chamber and BACAS events along the Bucksport waterfront became apparent. The Bucksport Area Cultural Society has taken the proverbial bull by the horns and decided to hold a fundraising challenge to raise the funds BEFORE the start of this year's Bucksport Bay Festival on
Friday, July 22nd
. Initial research indicates the following equipment will be needed, as well as its approximate cost.
Sound System Proposal
Soundcraft Mixer 1@ $400 = $400
JBL EON 612 Speaker 2@ $400 = $800
Speaker Stands 2@ $20 = $40
Shure PG58 4@ $40 = $160
Mic Cable 1@ $30 = $30
Speaker Cable 1@ $25 = $25
Estimated total: $1,455
The Chamber will store the equipment, so that it is convenient for folks who will need to use it for waterfront events. At this time, discussions are underway as to the possibilities of the equipment being available for rent.
Those wishing to help with this challenge and get the ball rolling may leave their contribution at the Chamber office Tuesday through Friday from 9 to 3, or mail to: BACAS PO Box 1111 Bucksport, Maine 04416
Please make checks payable to BACAS, and place "Sound System" in the memo line.
Thank you for your consideration and support. Stay tuned for more information on this challenge, as well as progress updates.
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Wahl's Dairy Port Flavors
Wahl's Dairy Port flavors of the day.
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Gentle Yoga Classes
Beginner-friendly healing hatha yoga
Tuesdays, 4-5pm Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center, Ellsworth,
Free
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm BRHC ($12)
Thursdays, 1-2pm
Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center, Ellsworth ,
Free
Discounts for first-responders
All classes free to Beth Wright Center clients
All classes are for adults and teens. Anyone under 18 must have a signed waiver from their parent or guardian. Children under 13 are only permitted by the instructor. Mats and props are provided and no yoga experience is necessary.
More details online
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Chamber Hours
The Chamber is open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
Closed Mondays.
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| Author Doug Tallamy in Blue Hill
Thursday, June 30, 7 pm
In collaboration, Blue Hill Heritage Trust, Downeast Audubon, Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, Island Heritage Trust, and Wild Seed Project are excited to bring Doug Tallamy to Blue Hill Maine.
Tallamy, Professor & Chair of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, is the author of Bringing Nature Home, and an expert on the role of native plants in our ecosystems. Doug's talk will be held at Emlen Hall at the Bay School, followed by a book signing. Donations accepted at the door.
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A Century of Movies at the Alamo
Every third Sunday from March through November
This weekend! Leave Her to Heaven (1945)
The third film in our "Century of Movies at the Alamo" series is "Leave Her to Heaven", a 1945 Film-Noir based on the book of the same title by Maine author Ben Ames Williams. A writer meets a young socialite on board a train. The two fall in love and are married soon after, but her obsessive love for him threatens to be the undoing of both them and everyone else around them.
July 17: Hitchcock Double Feature: Vertigo (1958) and Rear Window (1954)
August 21: The Sound of Music (1965)
September 18: Young Frankenstein (1974)
October 16: Big (1988)
November 20: Fargo (1996)
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Summer solstice...
It's hard to believe, but soon, the longest day of the year will be upon us! We hope you'll get out and enjoy the sun by visiting some of our members with outdoor venues and activities, such as Fort Knox, Crosby's, Carrier's, the Great Pond Mountain Wildlands, Searsport Pines Golf Club, Guildive Cruises, Stockton Harbor cruises, Verona Island Charter Services, Shady Oaks campground, Searsport Shores Ocean Camping and Kayak. The Bucksport Area Senior Citizens Center is also hosting a Solstice celebration.
In this week's newsletter, we share news of the 2nd Annual Bucksport Arts Festival (coming in August!), the return of the free concert by the Circus Band, a delicious fundraiser at Stockton Springs Library, and news of Frank Dunbar's retirement party. Also a benefit wine tasting, some very special events at the Wilson Museum, and this week's special 100th-anniversary-celebration movie showing at the Alamo...and that's just for starters!
Scroll down below to find news of these events and more.
Enjoy your weekend and...send us your news!
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June Business Buzz: Bucksport Area Senior Citizens Center
Bucksport Area Senior Citizens Center
serves to be a community focal point where older persons age 55 and older can come together for services and activities which enhance their dignity, support their independence and encourage their involvement.
There's a wide variety of senior activities, recreational and fitness programs available to area seniors and community members.
Quarterly meetings are held the 1st Friday of the month in January, April, July and October at 12:00 p.m. These meetings are open to the public. Copies of the Bucksport Senior Center By-laws are available upon request. ContactSue Ann Craig at (207) 469-3632 for more information.
The Bucksport Area Senior Meal Program is provided in conjunction with Regional School Unit #25 (RSU #25) and is located at the Senior Citizen Center on 125 Broadway. The RSU #25 staff coordinates meal planning and does the cooking on site. Dining hours are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (except on holidays). Everyone is welcome! Please make a 24 hour advance reservation by calling (207) 469-3632. All persons will be charged $5.00 for meal costs. (Bus or taxi service is available to the program on Wednesdays only.)
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Hancock County Through Eastern's Eye Collaborative Exhibit
Locations: Wilson Museum, 120 Perkins Street, Castine
Castine Historical Society, 17 School Street, Castine
Witherle Memorial Library, 41 School Street, Castine
The Wilson Museum is collaborating with the Castine Historical Society and the Witherle Memorial Library to bring an exhibit of Hancock County photographs to Castine. The exhibit, Hancock County Through Eastern's Eye, is provided by the Penobscot Marine Museum and will be displayed in Castine through the end of August. The Historical Society, Library, and Museum are each hosting a different selection from this collection, so visit all three locations to see the full exhibit.
The photographs are all produced from glass-plate negatives created by the Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company. These negatives were originally used to create real photo postcards and document the early part of the 20th century. The company was based in Belfast and took photographs all over New England and New York. The selection chosen for Castine highlights places, familiar and unfamiliar, throughout Hancock County.
The work is exhibited in the Witherle Memorial Library, the Castine Historical Society's Grindle House, and the Wilson Museum's Hutchins Education Center. The three locations will all be open on June 25 (12-2 p.m.) other opening times follow from normal operating hours of the three sites. Contact the individual locations to check on their hours of availability: Castine Historical Society, 207-326-4118; Witherle Memorial Library, 207-326-4375; or Wilson Museum, 207-326-9247. The exhibit will close at the end of August.
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| Wellness plans at Bucksport Veterinary Hospital
Did you get a new puppy? Or maybe an older pet?
Or maybe an old dog that has lots of energy?
with our partner Paws, Wings and Things.
They will make sure your pet comes home all nice and tired, which makes for a good, tired dog. Signup today!
Interested in saving an additional $15 dollars off yourWellness Membership? Use your checking account, it is that simple.
Find out more at BucksportVet.com or stop by our office.
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| Benefit wine tasting at the GK
Every third Thursday the Good Kettle holds a benefit wine tasting to support local non-profit organizations.
This month, they are helping out The Literacy Volunteers of Waldo County!
WINE TASTING - Thursday, June 16 at 5 pm
247 US Route 1, Stockton Springs
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"Kitchen to Table International Buffet" Fundraiser
"Kitchen to Table International Buffet" Fundraiser at Stockton Springs Community Library
The Stockton Springs Community Library's
Friday Night Supper Club will host a "Kitchen to Table International Buffet" on Saturday,
July 16that 6 pm at the library. Tickets will go on sale starting June 16th at 9 am. Tickets are $30 each. The event is BYOB and seating is limited.
This past winter gourmet Chef Jerry Dunn led a cookbook club at the Stockton Springs Community Library that became known as the
Friday Night Supper Club.
We invited daring and innovative cooks to challenge themselves to prepare international cuisine from cookbooks that reflected unique regional and healthy dishes as well as regional culture. The supper club was a resounding success and members volunteered to produce an international buffet to benefit the library.
The buffet will include: appetizers, soup, entrees, vegetables and dessert.
Some of the recipes for the buffet will be from the following cookbooks:
- Ikaria: Lessons on Food, Life, and Longevity from the Greek Island Where People Forget to Die
- The New Nordic Cookbook: Recipes from a Scandinavian Kitchen
- Ottolenghi: The Cookbook. Inspired by the Diverse Culinary Traditions of the Mediterranean
- The French Laundry Cookbook, from the acclaimed Napa Valley French Laundry restaurant
Tickets will be available for advance purchase at the library during open hours beginning June 16th.
Library hours are Monday 3 - 5 pm, Tuesday 4 - 7 pm, Wednesday 3 - 5 pm, Thursday 9 am - Noon and 6:30 - 8:30 pm, and Saturday 9 am - 3 pm.
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| Frank Dunbar is retiring!
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Wrought by Hand: Furniture Making Before the Industrial Revolution
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 (2:00 - 3:30 p.m.)
Wilson Museum, Hutchins Education Center, 112 Perkins Street, Castine, ME
Have you ever thought about how furniture was made before the adoption of machinery in its' production? You can have the opportunity to find out on Wednesday, June 22, at 2:00 p.m. at the Wilson Museum's Hutchins Education Center in Castine, when Joshua Klein will lead a demonstration and discussion of the efficiency and viability of pre-industrial furniture making methods. Prior to the 19 th century, all furniture was made completely without machinery. Starting from a log all the way through to a finished piece of furniture, axes, saws, planes, and chisels were the tools employed by furniture artisans. Contrary to the myth that building by hand is slow or arduous and based on his experience, Joshua will vouch for the fact that period furniture makers were efficient workers. Joshua A. Klein is a furniture restorer/conservator who operates Klein Furniture Restoration in Brooklin, Maine. A graduate of the National Institute of Wood Finishing, Joshua specializes in structural, finish, seat weaving, and upholstery treatments. He divides his professional time between his restoration practice and studying historic American decorative arts, and researching the furniture production of Jonathan Fisher of Blue Hill, ME.
For more information on this free program, contact the Wilson Museum at (207)326-9247 or info@wilsonmuseum.org.
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Support The Bucksport Area Senior Center this Saturday!
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June 17th Roast Beef Dinner
The men of
Franklin Street United Methodist Church
, at 71 Franklin Street in Bucksport, will host a Roast Beef dinner on Friday, June 17, 2016, with seating at 5:30 p.m. This reserved-only meal features roast beef, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, homemade rolls, beverages and strawberry shortcake for dessert. The cost is $10 per person. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the church office at 469-3622 or Ed Petravicz at 469-9979.
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| Adopt a duck!
You can adopt your duck TODAY!
$5
for a chance to win
$500
at Orland River Day June 25.
Stop by one of the following adoption centers and get your duck certificate: The Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, The Local Variety & Bake Shop, Bucksport Veterinary Hospital, RSU 25 Adult Education, Dental Associates in Bucksport, Bucksport Regional Health Center, BookStacks, or ask Alvion & Cindi Kimball of Orland if you can get yours from them.
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Grand Re-Opening Celebration!
Did you see the exciting news!
Bucksport True Value's Grand re-Opening is this Saturday!
Come out and celebrate with Jerry and the gang!
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| The Farmers' Market has begun!
Farmers will have everything from Maine-made maple syrup, fairy houses, baked goods, seafood, vegetables, seasonal fruit, herbs, coffee beans, eggs, soaps, jewelry, meats, cheeses and more!!
Today there will be something for all ages; face painting, farm stories, and baby goats!!
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Playing at The Alamo...
Fri 17 Jun, 6:00 pm
Fri 17 Jun, 8:15 pm
Sat 18 Jun, 6:00 pm
Sat 18 Jun, 8:15 pm
Sun 19 Jun, 2:00 pm
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| Orland River Day Raft Race
Let's make the 2016 Orland River Day Raft/Float Race the BEST EVER on Saturday, June 25th, 2016 at 1:30p! Build, Race/Float, Have Fun, & Win Cash Prizes, Trophies, & Free Ice Cream for all Participants! No entry fee, we are hoping for HUGE turnout!
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