OPEN 9am to 3pm
Tuesday - Friday
CLOSED Monday
Information Center is open 24/7.
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Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market is Open Every Thursday 2PM to 5PM
Next to the Post Office
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Playing at the Alamo Theatre...
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Fri 9 Sep, 6:00 pm
Fri 9 Sep, 8:00 pm
Sat 10 Sep, 6:00 pm
Sat 10 Sep, 8:00 pm
Sun 11 Sep, 2:00 pm
Sun 11 Sep, 6:00 pm
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A Century of Movies at the Alamo
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Every third Sunday of the month at
6pm through November, the Alamo is going to show a different film from a different decade that the Alamo has served our community. The schedule is as follows:
September 18: Young Frankenstein (1974)
October 16: Big (1988)
November 20: Fargo (1996)
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Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tour
Saturday, September 10
8PM to 10PM
The 15th Annual Medieval Tournament
Saturday, September 10
10AM to 4PM
Moon Viewing at the Penobscot Narrows Observatory
Saturday, September 17
8PM to 10PM
Spend the Night at Fort Knox with East Coast Ghost Trackers
Saturday, October 8th
6PM to 11PM
Fright at the Fort
October 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th
5:30PM to 9PM
For more details please
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Story Time at Buck Memorial Library
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The Buck Memorial Library on Main Street offers a free story time each Wednesday from 10:30AM to 11AM.
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Orland UMC Public Suppers
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Bean Supper!
First Saturday of the Month - served buffet style. 5PM to 6PM at the Orland United Methodist Church in the Orland Village.
October 1
Baked Beans, Casseroles, Salads, Biscuits, Beverage, Pies
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Free Small Business Advising for Bucksport Bay Area
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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.
October 14
November 4
December 2
Bangor Savings Bank
89 Main Street
Bucksport
By appointment only
Please contact
Better Egner at 207.664.2990
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BEGINNER-FRIENDLY
Healing Hatha Yoga
Tuesdays 4-5pm
Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center, Ellsworth FREE
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
OCC, Orland
$12/class
(no class 8/30)
Wednesdays
3:30-4:30pm
Bucksport Regional Health Center ($12)
(No class 8/31)
Thursdays 1-2pm
Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center Ellsworth FREE
(No class 8/25)
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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Grow your business
In this edition of the BBACC newsletter, we offer lots of opportunities to build, grow, or start your own business.
Below you'll find resources including tax tips from the IRS, small business advising sessions, help with crafting successful social media campaigns, and free small business workshops.
You'll also find the hours for the Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market, some helpful "Quick Links" to a variety of resources for business and community needs, and our "Fudge for Fireworks" raffle, which will give the lucky winner a year of fudge!
We also welcome this week new member, Stephanie Tourles; we share news of a church open house and a PTO meeting, as well as details about a seaside sing-along in Searsport and Health Talk Tuesday in Bucksport.
Scroll down to learn more about all of these things and more.
Enjoy your week and...send us your news!
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The Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament brings us back to the Searsport Pines Golf Course on
Saturday, October 1
. Registration starts at n
oon
and Shot Gun Start at
1:00 pm
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They served as a wonderful home for the tournament in the past and this year we return with added fun. Starting at
2:00 pm
the public is invited to join us and the bratwurst will be served and the beer will start flowing! After your trip around the golf course, invite your friends and family to continue the party with us! Enjoy German cuisine for dinner with lots and lots of beer! Oompah music, a stein hoisting championship, and other Oktoberfest themed activities!
The annual tournament has always been a remarkable event and we hope you will be able to participate this year. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (207) 469-6818 or email alecia@bucksportbaychamber.com
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Raffle tickets
"Fudge for Fireworks" raffle tickets available at the Chamber office, all proceeds will go to the
Bucksport Bay Festival
Fireworks Fund. You can also buy your
Bucksport Historical Society
2017 calendars here too! Stop by and see us! Tuesday through Friday 9am to 3pm.
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Stephanie Tourles
Welcome new member, Stephanie Tourles!
Stephanie is a Licensed Holistic Esthetician in both Maine and Massachusetss, with over 25 years of experience. With a background in Western and Ayurvedic herbalism and extensive training in the nutritional sciences, she is a practicing "skincare herbalist" specializing in plant-based topical treatments and nutritional therapies for skin disorders.
Stephanie is also a practicing Certified Reflexologist and Aromatherapist, maintaining professional memberships with the: Alliance of International Aromatherapy; Reflexology Association of America; and the Maine Council of Reflexologists
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Ms. Tourles lives in Orland, ME and she spends her spare time hiking, organic gardening, cooking, and practicing yoga.
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How to create a Facebook loop give-away
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Social media promotions
Our friends at the Maine Tourism Association offer some guidance about how to use Facebook to create collaborative promotional experience.
Looking for a new way to expand the reach of your Facebook page?
Wondering how collaborating with other pages can help?
Partnering with other businesses on a Facebook giveaway can help you build your fan base, while engaging your primary audience.
In this article,
you'll discover how to host a Facebook loop giveaway in four easy steps.
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Locally-made soaps
Have you seen My Maine Soaps yet??? Locally made right in Prospect, which is obviously a BONUS! The rope is included in your purchase so the soap can be hung, allowing it to dry between uses, greatly extending the life of your bar!! They offer a variety of all natural soaps; vegan, palm free, unscented, as well as fun specialty soaps with lovely fragrances.
She is looking to expand her business so please help her get more likes here and visit her website! SHOP LOCAL!
mymainesoap.com/
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Public auction
Public Auction at the Bucksmills Rod & Gun Club. Saturday, September 10 at 359 Bucksmills Road. Doors open at 11am, bidding starts at 12pm. FREE admission. Light refreshments available.
Many items: furniture, hunting equipment, tools, whale watch tickets, gift certificates to local restaurants, motels, shops and much, much more! 50/50 raffle!
For more information or to donate items, call Betty at 266.8565
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North Bucksport United Methodist Church
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Open house
This Sunday is our Open House. All are invited and all are welcome. Coffee and refreshments at 9:00 and service begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school is also starting this Sunday.
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Get involved
Attention RSU 25 Parents & Community members: Our Community Schools PTO is having their first meeting of the year and they are hoping you will come, get involved, share your ideas and volunteer when you can. Head over to the Bucksport Middle School Library at 5:30pm on Monday, September 12th. Parents, grandparents, community members are welcome!
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Pies, bread, rolls, and more
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Bake sale
The Women's Group (W.S.C.S.) of the
Bucksport United Methodist Church
will hold a Bake Sale on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Bucksport True Value Hardware store from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. They will be offering homemade pies, yeast rolls, anadama bread, baked beans, cookies and all the wonderful goodies that you have found in the past at their famous Bake Sales!! So stop by and treat yourself. All proceeds go to the outreach programs of the BUMC Women's Society for Christian Service. For more information, please call Chris Petravicz at 469-9979.
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Small Business Essentials
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Old Time Music Campout September 23-25 in Searsport
With a theme of Appalachian traditional music and a highly rated oceanfront campground on the Maine Coast as the backdrop,
Old Time Music Players of Maine will present its first campout September 23-25 in Searsport, Maine.
Hosted by Searsport Shores Ocean Camping, the weekend event will welcome musicians of all skill levels,
from beginners to seasoned pros, to learn, share, listen and celebrate old time string band music from all traditions.
For more information: James Hyland or Steve Tanguay (207) 930-5920
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The Earth Loom, a large standing loom, has lived this summer on the porch over-looking beautiful Castine Harbor at the Wilson Museum. Using simple over/under finger weaving, folks of all ages are enjoying the art of weaving. It is a new exciting activity at the Museum that has involved people from all over the world. People have contributed from places such as Germany, France, England, Australia, Russia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Indiana, Georgia, Michigan, New York, California, Florida and so many more. Bringing community together is a goal of the Wilson Museum, and the Earth Loom project is doing just that.
Recently two brothers, Jeff and George Jennings, visited the Museum to explore the area in which their father, Captain George Jennings, once roamed. The two are writing a book about their father, who was one of the first to graduate from Maine Maritime Academy. Through their visit to the Wilson Museum they gathered more information and shared great stories about their father. After they discovered the Earth Loom project, the Jennings enthusiastically planned a weaving in honor of their father. One of them wove in beautiful blue fabric to represent a wave and the other drew a sketch of each boat their father ever captained onto white ribbon and wove that in as well.
Glenis Gray Ellis, an elderly visitor who "grew up" in the museum as a young child, was so excited to contribute to our beautiful weaving. Boots, a volunteer from the Shaw Homeless shelter wove in a special belt in honor of all the teens who have been helped by the shelter and all those who are still out on the streets. A father and his 4 year old daughter wove together creating a wave of blue that reminds them both of the ocean. Old and young alike have participated. The Museum invites you to weave a piece of your story into our Earth Loom. Feel free to bring something with you or choose from our large collection of fabrics and fibers. The loom will be available through the end of September.
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The Wilson Museum is offering fun hands-on workshops for kids with Anita Smith. And, best of all, they're FREE! However, space is limited, so call or email to get your name on the list 207-326-9247 orinfo@wilsonmuseum.org.
Anita Smith, a retired elementary and middle school teacher, was recognized in 2002 by Project Learning Tree as one of five Outstanding Environmental Educators in the USA. She is a Maine Master Naturalist, Project Learning Tree steering committee member, and program developer/leader at China School's Forest, an outdoor classroom in China, Maine.
Saturday, September 17 (1 - 4 p.m.)
Hide Tanning Workshop
Thursday, October 6 (1 - 2 p.m.)
Fedco Seeds Apple program
Wednesday, October 19 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Wednesday Spinners Workshop/Demonstration
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International Maritime Film Festival
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Tickets are on sale for the International Maritime Film Festival
Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural International Maritime Film Festival, a juried contest of documentary films celebrating the heritage, spirit of adventure, and ingenuity of boats and waterborne pursuits. It is the premier event for maritime-themed filmmaking. Festival weekend takes place
Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2, 2016
, in Bucksport, Maine.
Festival attendees will enjoy a variety of short and feature-length documentary films, as well as archival maritime-themed footage from Northeast Historic Film's collection. There will also be a non-juried Spotlight Series showcasing two spectacular films: The Restorer's Journey, and Vanishing Sail. The Restorer's Journey tells the story of Jonathan Wilson, who founded WoodenBoat magazine in Brooksville, Maine, in 1974 in an off-the-grid cabin; Vanishing Sail, tells the story of the revival of traditional wooden sloops on the Caribbean island of Carriacou. The full festival program will be announced in early September.
Screenings will take place in the historic Alamo Theatre in downtown Bucksport. Tickets are $50 per person, and include all screenings during festival weekend, as well as an opening reception
on Friday
night and coffee and pastries
on Saturday
and
Sunday
mornings. The Alamo Theatre is a small, intimate, state-of the art venue; tickets are limited and early purchase is recommended.
The International Maritime Film Festival is a joint venture between Northeast Historic Film and WoodenBoat Publications, Inc. In the months after the awards event, a compilation of winners will be offered to venues worldwide.
For more information and to purchase tickets, go to
www.maritimefilmfestival.com
. You can also follow us on Facebook, International Maritime Film Festival.
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IRS urges taxpayers to check their withholding
The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to consider a mid-year tax withholding checkup following several new factors that could affect their refunds in 2017.
Taking a closer look at the taxes being withheld can help ensure the right amount is withheld, either for tax refund purposes or to avoid an unexpected tax bill next year.
The withholding review takes on even more importance this year given a new tax law change that requires the IRS to hold refunds a few weeks for some early filers in 2017 claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Additional Child Tax Credit. In addition, the IRS and state tax administrators continue to strengthen identity theft and refund fraud protections, which means some tax returns could again face additional review time next year to protect against fraud.
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