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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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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MOT Conducting 2016 Maine Lodging Study
The Maine Office of Tourism's research partner, Davidson-Peterson Associates (DPA), is conducting the 2016 Maine Lodging Study. This study is key in providing a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of accommodations in Maine to further MOT's marketing efforts.
As a lodging provider, you are the most direct and best source of accurate information for this survey. Please know that your participation is critical to gathering the data necessary for a statistically accurate report. Once the report is completed, you will receive a copy which should provide you with some key findings that can help with business decisions for your future growth and success. Please be assured that lodging information is aggregated so individual property information will not be reported on.
If you'd like to take the survey online, please email Nicole Devine at
Nicole.devine@digitalresearch.com and you will be sent a link to complete the survey. If you'd prefer to complete it over the phone and have a specific time or day that would work best for you, please email Nicole and an appointment can be set up.
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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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Free Small Business Advising for Bucksport Bay area small businesses
When:
July 9
,
August 5
,
September 9
,
October 14
,
November 4 and December 2
.
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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Wahl's Dairy Port Flavors
Wahl's Dairy Port flavors of the day.
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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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| 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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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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Meetinghouse Fair
July 13th (Wednesday) Meetinghouse 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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River Day...
Join us this Saturday for one of our favorite annual summer celebrations, Orland River Day! We'll be there selling chances to win $500 in the River Duck Dash (and we could use a hand!) And, of course, there will be delicious food, a parade, the raft race, and more.
Also in this issue, bean suppers, two wine tastings, a summer reading program, a Bastille Day celebration, and a warning about possible Orlando-related scams. You'll also find family-friendly fun, ways to get fresh produce locally, and other ways to stay healthy, like a diabetes prevention program and gentle yoga.
All this and more, including news of events, meals, and celebrations, below!
Enjoy your weekend and...send us your news!
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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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| 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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| 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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| Super Big Wine Day
Super Big Wine Day
in Bucksport at BookStacks
Saturday, June 25,
4 to 6 p.m.
at Wicked Low Prices
From Andy: "This is a dream come true: my new friends Colleen and Mike Gross, Verona Wine and Design, are opening a wine bar two doors down from BookStacks, and it's going to be really nice. Their Grand Opening is next Saturday, June 25, which is the same day we've scheduled a wine tasting here in the store, so there's going to be a lot going on downtown for you.
"For our tasting, my old friend Jack Scully, of Easterly Wine, will be here to talk us through the flights and answer any questions you might have about wine. D
enise Gordon will again prepare some of her excellent munchies."
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| FarmDrop Now Open
FarmDrop, an online farmers market serving the Blue Hill Peninsula and surrounding area, is now open for the 2016 season.
FarmDrop,
is a community-based project supported by Healthy Acadia and powered by volunteers, where local food growers and producers can post their weekly offerings. Shoppers can choose from items ranging from seasonal vegetables, herbs and fruits to local meat, seafood, eggs and cheese. This service is aimed at helping local producers connect their products with local consumers year-round.
The FarmDrop project was developed in 2011 by George Hurvitt, then a student at George Stevens Academy, and Max Treitler and Mary Alice Hurvitt of the Blue Hill Wine Shop, with funding support from the Community Health Alliance. Support from Blue Hill Community Food Projects and FarmDrop customer donations helped the local food project to continue increasing access to fresh locally grown produce through strategic, mission driven partnerships with Healthy Acadia's Gleaning Initiative and Healthy Peninsula's Magic Food Bus. In 2016, FarmDrop operations were transferred to Healthy Acadia, in partnership with Fairwinds Florist.
Visitors to
http://www.FarmDrop.org
can browse participating farmer profiles and shop directly from producers from
Saturday
10am
to Wednesday
10am
each week. Orders must be placed by
10am
on Wednesday with easy online payment options, including PayPal, credit or debit card, available. Orders can be picked up at Fairwinds Florist, 5 Main Street, Blue Hill, between
2:00pm and 5:30pm
on Thursday
. Though it's not required to use the service, one time registration allows users to shop as often as desired without the need to re-enter personal information. Visitors may also subscribe to the FarmDrop mailing list to receive weekly email updates and an order link.
FarmDrop offers many benefits for residents and producers in the greater Blue Hill area, including access to local foods for those who cannot get to the farmers' markets, increased sales for producers, and reduced waste and risk, as farmers only harvest what is already sold. FarmDrop effectively provides shoppers with a unique opportunity to shop for fresh local food from the comfort of home while directly supporting the local growers and producers in their community.
For more information about Healthy Acadia's Gleaning Initiative and the FarmDrop project, visit
www.healthyacadia.org
, find Healthy Acadia on Facebook or follow the Gleaning Initiative's Blog, A Girl's Got to Glean.
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| Volunteer at River Duck Dash
Volunteer at River Duck Dash
Saturday, June 25, 2016
9am to 3pm
Alecia and Leslie will be selling duck certificates at Orland River Day all day on Saturday. We need extra helping hands. If you have a couple hours or more to volunteer your time we would greatly appreciate it. We will be dumping the ducks into the Naramissic River at2:30pm!
Let us know if you will join us!
207.469.6818
alecia@bucksportbaychamber.com
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| Annual Summer Reading Program for Children at SSCL Begins June 28th
The Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will present its summer reading program for children "On Your Mark, Get Set...Read!" starting on Tuesday, June 28th from
9:30 to 11:30 am
and will take place every Tuesday from
9:30 to 11:30 am
through July 26th.
There will be stories, games, snacks, and lots of fun! On Tuesday, July 19th a special guest from the Waldo County YMCA will come to the library to give hula hoop lessons.
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IRS Warns Consumers of Possible Scams Relating to Orlando Mass-Shooting
The Internal Revenue Service has issued a consumer alert about possible fake charity scams emerging due to the recent mass-shooting in Orlando,
Fla., and encouraged taxpayers to seek out recognized charitable groups.
When making donations to assist victims of last weekend's terrible tragedy, there are simple steps taxpayers can take to ensure their hard-earned money goes to legitimate charities. IRS.gov has the tools taxpayers need to quickly and easily check out the status of charitable organizations.
While there has been an enormous wave of support across the country for the victims and families of Orlando, it is common for scam artists to take advantage of this generosity by impersonating charities to get money or private information from well-meaning taxpayers. Such fraudulent schemes may involve contact by telephone, social media, e-mail or in-person solicitations.
The IRS cautions donors to follow these tips:
- Be sure to donate to recognized charities.
- Be wary of charities with names that are similar to familiar or nationally known organizations. Some phony charities use names or websites that sound or look like those of respected, legitimate organizations. The IRS website at IRS.gov has a search feature, Exempt Organizations Select Check, through which people may find qualified charities; donations to these charities may be tax-deductible.
- Don't give out personal financial information - such as Social Security numbers or credit card and bank account numbers and passwords - to anyone who solicits a contribution. Scam artists may use this information to steal a donor's identity and money.
- Don't give or send cash. For security and tax record purposes, contribute by check or credit card or another way that provides documentation of the gift.
- Consult IRS Publication 526, Charitable Contributions, available on IRS.gov. This free booklet describes the tax rules that apply to making tax-deductible donations. Among other things, it also provides complete details on what records Bogus websites may solicit funds for victims of this tragedy. These sites frequently mimic the sites of, or use names similar to, legitimate charities, or claim to be affiliated with legitimate charities in order to persuade people to send money or provide personal financial information that can be used to steal identities or financial resources.
- Additionally, scammers often send emails that steer recipients to bogus websites that appear to be affiliated with legitimate charitable causes.
Taxpayers suspecting fraud by email should visit IRS.gov and search for the keywords "Report Phishing."
More information about tax scams and schemes may be found at IRS.gov using the keywords "scams and schemes."
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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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| Diabetes Prevention Program
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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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Playing at The Alamo...
Fri 24 Jun, 6:00 pm
Fri 24 Jun, 8:00 pm
Sat 25 Jun, 6:00 pm
Sat 25 Jun, 8:00 pm
Sun 26 Jun, 2:00 pm
Sun 26 Jun, 6:00 pm
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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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| 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!
The Bucksport Garden Club will be selling homemade pies and the 2016 edition of The Bucksport Garden Club Cookbook at Orland River Day
this Saturday, June 25.
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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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| Volunteers available, 6/30
There is a group of volunteers coming to the area Thursday, June 30.
A group of young, strong teenage bodies (with the supervision of adults) will be available all day to help you.
Plant flowers, paint a fence, clean up trash, organize your shed...
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