We will be moving sometime in April and we are so excited! We will be relocating around the corner to the space that is currently occupied by Out on a Whimsey (the toy store). Out on a Whimsey will be relocating to the corner space that is directly above us and currently under construction. Once they vacate the space, it will get a minor refurbish, and then we will move in!

In next month's newsletter we will update you, because at as of now, we do not know what week in April we will be closing in order to move. Find us on Facebook, where we will keep you updated as well.

When we relocate, we will be adjusting the name of the shop. We will be dropping the "Socks" and we will legally be "Heavenly Yarns."

To lighten our load to move, we are clearancing lots of yarn at 40% off the suggested retail price. Below we have listed some of the yarns that we have plenty of for a large project -- but we have lots more on sale at 40% off that are not listed. Grab your needles ... it's a while still until you can plant your garden!

Here is the yarn list. If you need pattern ideas, take some time to check out Ravelry, as well as your books and magazines, and make a plan for your next project (or add to your stash!).

Arranmore Light by the Fibre Company -- A tweedy blend of fine merino wool, cashmere and silk in a sport/dk weight
Brio by Berroco -- a superbulky with a little sparkle!
Cool Wool by Trendsetter -- a washable 100% merino sport weight in solids and multicolors
Cozy Alpaca by Ella Rae -- a silky soft, machine-washable 30% alpaca/70% wool in chunky weight
Crestone Mountain Top by Classic Elite Yarns -- natural shades, 100% wool, worsted weight
Fortezza by Trendsetter Yarns -- a subtle gradient in wool-blend worsted weight
Harrap Tweed by Sirdar -- a machine-washable nylon/wool/acrylic/rayon tweedy yarn, aran/chunky weight
Kismet by Tahki Yarns -- a brushed alpaca blend yarn in aran weight
Mandarin Petite by Swedish Yarns -- machine-washable, fingering weight cotton
Mirai by Noro -- a self-striping cotton blend (no wool) in dk weight -- one skein will make a shawlette
Mixer by Berroco -- a lovely tonal and textured cotton blend, dk weight
Nuna Fina by Mirasol -- a light fingering silk/merino/alpaca with drape and sheen
OnLine Supersocke -- a stretchy cotton fingering weight sock yarn
Olympia Alpaca -- a super bulky wool/acrylic/alpaca blend
Peeeps Cashmere Cowl Kit by Jade Sapphire
Phoenix Print by Trendsetter -- a sophisticated rayon/cotton blend, worsted weight
Sari Ribbon by Louisa Harding -- a very bulky metallic ribbon that can be used for all sorts of things!
Silk Merino DK by Rowan -- a machine-washable merino/silk dk weight yarn
Sprout by Classic Elite -- organic textured cotton in bulky weight
Tosca Light by Lang -- a self-striping machine-washable dk weight yarn with great yardage!
Transitions by Noro -- a chunky weight self-striping yarn with every color a different fiber content
Trigato by OnLine -- a cotton blend that is perfect for a one-skein shawl
Venezia by Cascade Yarns -- a sport weight 50% merino/50% silk yarn with lots of yardage and nice drape
Vista Mountain Top by Classic Elite Yarns -- natural shades, 50% alpaca/50% wool, worsted weight

Love to knit with others and give back at the same time? Join in on March 17 for the biannual Knit-a-Thon to raise money for people in need. The event will take place at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, from 8 am to 8 pm. Stay for an hour or two, or spend the day! Bring a friend and any type of handwork. All funds collected for the event will benefit the Belfast Soup Kitchen. For more information and a sponsor form, click Knit-a-Thon sponsor form, or contact Jillian at [email protected] or Sara at 978-325-0045.

Celebrate Maine fiber arts at the Maine Fiber Frolic, June 2-3, 9 am-4 pm at the Windsor Fair Grounds, with the Make It With Fiber In Maine Contest. Showcase your handmade projects. Open to all ages and skill levels. No entry fee. All fiber arts accepted. Cash prizes. Fiber artist judges.
 
All projects must contain at least 75% natural animal fiber. All projects must have been made since July 1, 2017. Visit Maine Fiber Frolic for full rules for fiber submissions.

Out on a Whimsey, a downtown staple for over 25 years, is moving! Don't worry, they're not going far -- just a couple of doors down to their new location on the corner of Main and High. Their new location boasts over 2,200 square feet of toys and fun. In addition to more toys and games, they're also excited about the new possibilities for fun and educational activities, classes and events sure to appeal to kids of all ages. Find them on Facebook for more updates on their grand opening as well as signups for classes and events.

There will be a Young Artists Gallery Takeover, March 2-29, at Waterfall Arts. The opening reception will be on Friday, March 2, 5-8 pm.

Waldo County artists in grades K-12 (or equivalent) were invited to submit work that was ready to hang and no larger than 2 x 3 feet. 3D work no larger than 2 feet square was also able to be submitted. Waterfall Arts put the artists in the driver's seat and asked them to choose "their masterpiece."

For more information, visit Waterfall Arts.

On Saturday, March 3 at 5 pm, the family of faith at the Belfast United Methodist Church invites you, your family and friends to a free community supper. The church is located on 23 Mill Lane in East Belfast. The menu will be: Turkey, stuffing, gravy, rolls, potato, vegetables, cranberry sauce, beverages and dessert. Come and enjoy a great meal and good company.

On March 11, 2-4 pm at the Crosby Center, Coyote Moon is excited to offer a free screening of the documentary HEAL, with discussion to follow. It is an opportunity to come together to explore the power we hold to impact our own health. Additional support for the event is provided by the Crosby Center.

Director Kelly Noonan Gores' documentary takes us on a scientific and spiritual journey where we discover that our thoughts, beliefs and emotions have a huge impact on our health and ability to heal. The latest science reveals that we are not victims of unchangeable genes, nor should we buy into a scary prognosis. The fact is we have more control over our health and life than we have been taught to believe.

To view the trailer and learn more about the movie, find them on Facebook.

Join the Restorative Justice Project of the Midcoast for a light supper and info session on becoming a
Restorative Justice mentor, on Thursday, March 15, 5:30-8 pm at the First Baptist Church on 95 High St., Belfast. Like what you hear? Take the rest of the training on following Thursdays, March 22, March 29, April 5 and April 12, 5:30-8 pm (potlucks). Please plan to attend all sessions if you'd like to mentor. If you can't come to one, let RJPM know, and they'll schedule a make-up.
 
Please RSVP to Hanlon, 207-338-2742 ext 101, [email protected]. For more information, visit RJPM.

Find your next job! Come to the free Belfast Regional Job Fair on March 20, 9 am to 2 pm, at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center.

Regional employers are looking for qualified applicants like you. Dress for success and bring your resume!

Employer space available. Please contact David Grima at [email protected].

The Come Boating! Winter Adventure Series continues at the Belfast Free Library on Tuesday, March 20, 6:30 pm, with Camden author W. Hodding Carter giving a presentation about his recent voyage in a replica 18th-century bateau retracing Benedict Arnold's 1775 expedition to sack Quebec City for the Continental Army.

On Sept 26, 2017, a group of experiential historians, led by Carter, set off from Pittston, Maine to retrace Arnold's expedition. They built a replica 18th-century pine-planked bateau and covered a grueling 350 miles upriver, over land and then downstream to reach Quebec City on November 4. For this talk, Carter, a Camden-area award-winning author, will give a multi-media presentation about the adventure.

Come Boating! Belfast's Community Boating Organization and the Belfast Free Library are cosponsoring this event, which is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Library's Events Calendar.