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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Meetinghouse Fair
July 13th (Wednesday) Meetingho
use Fair sponsored by the Ladies Aid of the Congregational Church at Sandy Point. Fair is from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and luncheon is served starting at 11:00 a.m.
There are a number of features with all things being affordable; antiques, candy, cheese, handcrafted goods, white elephant items, books and plants to mention a few. The feature raffle is a handmade quilt
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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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The Congregation Church of Sandy Point Youth Service Sunday
On July 17 th, the Congregation Church of Sandy Point Sunday School students will present a service containing readings and song sequences. The music will span several centuries and contain very contemporary tunes given a spiritual twist. The services are fun and spiritual and uplifting.
They are always a joy. This month's service has the theme of You Have A Friend In Jesus and will be at 9:00 a.m. during the regular service. Fellowship and coffee to follow after the service. The church is located at 698 Rt 1 in Stockton Springs. For more information call 567-3073 and leave a message.
Someone will get back to you. Everyone Welcome!
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A Century of Movies at the Alamo
Every third Sunday from March through November
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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Chamber Hours
The Chamber is open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
Closed Mondays.
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Hannaford Helps Reusable Bags
The Bucksport Area Cultural Arts Society
is elated to share that they have been chosen by the Bucksport Hannaford as the latest beneficiary of the Hannaford He
lps Reusable Bag program! This means every time anyone purchases the blue reusable bag with the good karma message during the month of July, BACAS receive $1~ This is truly a great opportunity for them! Please go to the store, find the reusable bag rack and buy the bag!
And Healthy Acadia has been selected at the beneficiary for the Bar Harbor Hannaford.
Healthy Acadia has a goal of raising $500 during July as a beneficiary of the program, which is equivalent 500 bags bought in support of the cause. Healthy Acadia plans to use the projected funds to support community health programming initiatives throughout Hancock and Washington Counties.
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Free Small Business Advising for Bucksport Bay area small businesses
When:
July 9
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August 5
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September 9
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October 14
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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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| Summer at the Wilson Museum
With a seasonal theme of mystery, it is sure to be a summer of intrigue at the Wilson Museum.
What is more mysterious than a mask? Masks: A Personal Mythology exhibit will be on display for the month of June. Also showcased during June are some mysterious people with Castine connections that will need some expert identification. Then, beginning in July, mysteries will be added of the what, when and where variety. ("Variety" is the operative word here.)
Friday, May 27 - Friday, September 30
Weekdays (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Saturday and Sunday (2 - 5 p.m.)
Summer programming will include a "whodunit" original mystery theater event in The Case of the Doudiet Diamond, as well as workshops on why and how such things as kaleidoscopes and sock puppets are made. Look for these programs and many other special events throughout the season on the Museum's website.
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| Special Music Sunday
Congregational Church at Sandy Point
Special Music Sunday is the third Sunday of the month. Musical groups and individual artists are invited to play their own special kind of music for our service.
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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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Independence Day...
As you pursue your inalienable right to the pursuit of happiness this weekend, we hope you'll take advantage of all our members have to offer, including two of our newest Main Street businesses: Verona Wine & Design (now open!) and Creatively Maine (opening today at 10:00 a.m.)!
Searsport's schedule of Fourth of July events is below and Stockton Harbor Cruises is offering a special cruise to view the fire works. Below you'll find what's playing at the Alamo this weekend, details of Bastille Day celebrations, news of good works by Camden National, and a benefit for ALS.
All this and more, including news of events, meals, lectures, workshops, classes, fundraisers, and celebrations, below!
Enjoy your weekend, stay safe, and...send us your news!
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| Stockton Harbor Cruises
Exciting news! Stockton Springs Harbor Cruises will be coming to Bucksport next week on Wednesday and Thursday to start cruises. They recommend that people make a reservation. The schedule is posted online here.
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| Illustrated lecture at Buck Memorial Library, 7/14
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PERFORM YOUR ALS OFF
Friday, July 15th
from
7-9 p.m.
at the BPAC
"PERFORM YOUR ALS OFF"
This show is a fundraising event for the Bangor Walk to Defeat ALS.
Proceeds to benefit the ALS Northern New England Chapter.
Tickets available at the door: $10.00
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Camden National Bank Employees Raise $9,000 to Help Fight Maine's Growing Hunger Problem
During the months of June and July, employees from Camden National Bank are delivering donations, totaling close to $9,000, to 29 food pantries throughout the state of Maine. Funds for the donations were raised by employees, through the Bank's employee-run community outreach program, the Community Spirit of Giving (CSOG), and will help provide meals and support to the more than 208,000 individuals in Maine who currently turn to food pantries and meal service programs for food assistance every year.
The goal of Camden National's Community Spirit of Giving program is to make an impact in local communities by providing assistance to underprivileged children and families through work with local food pantries, as well as schools and community leaders, to help prevent hunger. According to recent numbers provided by the Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, the program's current donation will provide 34,800 meals to those facing food insecurity in the state. In addition, as food needs rise for children during the summer months, the funds can be used to support the 85,000 kids in Maine who receive free or reduced lunch and help ensure that they have enough to eat throughout summer vacation.
Complementing Camden National Bank's philanthropic efforts, the CSOG program was founded in 1991 by employees who wanted to create their own grassroots effort to support local communities and people in need. Over the course of a year, employees create numerous fundraising events, ranging from raffles and bake sales to yard sales and other community events. Proceeds from these activities benefit the program and are used to support the needs of food banks and local food pantries throughout the state.
According to Feeding America, a nationwide network of member food banks working to feed America's hungry, one in seven Americans struggles to get enough to eat, and hunger or food insecurity exists in virtually every community in the United States. New data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in September 2015 also shows a growing hunger problem in Maine. According to the annual survey, Maine's food insecurity rate rose from 15.1 percent in 2013 to 16.2 percent in 2014, and Maine now ranks 12th in the nation and first in New England for food insecurity. In addition, the USDA estimates that 208,000 individuals in the state are food insecure, with 24 percent, or 64,200, being children. For more information on the survey and recent research, or to locate a food pantry in your area, visit the Good Shepherd Food Bank at
http://www.gsfb.org
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Advertising Opportunity with STAR 97.7
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| Bucksport Bay Area Small Business Resource Guide
Now Available Online!
We are excited to share this helpful guide with you! Whether you are an established business or thinking of starting a business, there are many resources that can help you along the way - most of them are free or low-cost!
The Bucksport Bay Area Small Business Resource Guide has been created exclusively for the Bucksport Bay area and will put you in touch with the people and programs that can advise, mentor, educate, inform and assist you with all your small business needs.
Click here to check out the guide.
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| Healthy Acadia Welcomes New Board Member
Healthy Acadia, a community health coalition serving Hancock and Washington counties, is excited to welcome Dean McGuire as the newest member to the organization's Board of Directors. "We're so honored to have Dean join our team," stated Elsie Flemings, Healthy Acadia's Executive Director. "A dynamic community leader, Dean brings his unique experience, insight, passion and expertise, which will help to guide our work and enhance our effectiveness in building healthier communities."
As owner of McGuire Seasonal Services and Downeast Limousine Service in Washington County, Dean brings to the Board over two decades of experience in successful small business management, along with a wealth of marketing expertise. He is deeply involved in efforts to enhance quality of life in his community, and he is currently serving as chair of the Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and President of the Washington Academy Alumni Association. Dean is also an active member of the
Washington Academy Board of Trustees and Downeast Fairgrounds Association Board.
Dean has been a steadfast Healthy Acadia volunteer in Washington County and is very enthusiastic about serving on the Board. "I am excited to join the Healthy Acadia Board in their efforts to bring awareness and fight against many local health related challenges that we face here in Washington County. Healthy Acadia has a strong reputation in Hancock County and now has a great team here in Washington County that is working hard for the citizens in the area."
Healthy Acadia is dedicated to building healthier communities across Hancock and Washington counties by connecting individuals with health supports, building partnerships, coordinating education and prevention services, and improving policies and environments. Healthy Acadia is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is the Healthy Maine Partnership serving Hancock and Washington counties. Learn more at
www.healthyacadia.org
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| Wine Tasting on the Yankee
Thursday, July 15th, 2016
5 pm to 6:30
Enjoy a lovely evening cruise!
Leaving from Stockton Harbor
Join us for a wonderful wine tasting cruise. You have to be 21 or older for this event. Tickets cost $30 each.
Rain date of July 16th.
Tickets available at the Good Kettle, or by calling (207) 322-5530.
To learn more about the Yankee, and Stockton Harbor Cruises, check out their website -stocktonharborcruises.com.
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| Bastille Day in Castine
Recognize this dashing gentleman?
Come to Castine on July 14, 2016, the French National holiday, and learn that Castine traces its French heritage to include him, the Baron de St. Castin.
His marriage to Chief Madockawando's daughter joined our French and Native American cultures, which he defended for more than a generation, with his Wabanaki allies from his base in our little town.
Spend a day in our historic village, enjoying our French and Native American culture through music, food, film, lectures on French and Native American history, re-enactments, children's activities, French cooking demonstrations and village walking tours.
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Family Game Night
Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30pm
Located at 684, US Route 1 in the Sandy Point village of Stockton Springs.
A chance to come and challenge family members, friends and visitors to play board and card games with each other. We have games, but feel free to bring a favorite. Fun for all ages. Refreshments available. The Sandy Point Community Club, a 501(c) 3 organization, was established nearly one hundred years ago to bring entertaining evenings to the local residents and their summer visitors. All are welcome and encouraged to come bring your sense of humor and joy to our presentations.
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Playing at The Alamo...
Fri 1 Jul, 6:00 pm
Fri 1 Jul, 8:20 pm
Sat 2 Jul, 6:00 pm
Sat 2 Jul, 8:20 pm
Sun 3 Jul, 2:00 pm
Sun 3 Jul, 6:00 pm
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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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| Fourth of July celebrations Searsport
July 4th
. starts off at
8:00 a.m.
with the Row Boat Races at the town dock.
9:00 a.m.
starts the Auction at the United Methodist Church.
9:00 a.m.
also starts the Craft Sale at the United Methodist Church which ends
at
2 p.m.
Items include crochet and knitted baby blankets, embodied pillow
cases, table cloths, dressed monkey dolls plus much more.
Lions Chicken Barbecue will take place after the auction
11:00 a.m.
, the Parade will start on Norris Street. If you or your organization
would like to be in it, please contact Kari at the Town Hall.
7:00 p.m.
, the Splyce Band will be playing at Mosman Park.
9:00 p.m.
, the fireworks will go off at the Town Wharf.
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