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Chamber Hours
OPEN 9am to 3pm
Tuesday - Friday
 
CLOSED Monday
Information Center is open 24/7.
Farmers' Market
Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market is Open Every Thursday 2PM to 5PM
Next to the Post Office
Market is open through the end of October!
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Playing at the Alamo Theatre...
   Little Men

 

October 7-9, 2016
Friday & Saturday 6 & 8pm
Sunday 2pm
A Century of Movies at the Alamo
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:

October 16: Big (1988)
November 20: Fargo (1996)
Fort Knox Summer Events
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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
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.
Free Small Business Advising for Bucksport Bay Area
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
Craft fair
Crafters wanted
30th Annual 
BHS Craft Fair
Saturday, November 19th

Seeking Crafters
Please contact:
Matt Morrison
matt.morrison@rsu25.org  or 469-6650
Yoga with Naomi
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

Wednesdays
3:30-4:30pm
Bucksport Regional Health Center ($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 special permission from the instructor. Mats and props are provided and no yoga experience is necessary. 

Questions? Contact Naomi Graychase (Yoga with Naomi) 207.370.9589

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Oct 6, 2016 
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October news

October brings all manner of goodness! On the first Thursday of the month (today!) the Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market is open late!

Below, you'll also find other good news: Carrier's is staying open through October; the Bucksport Garden Club sale is this weekend; there's a poetry slam at the Alamo!

Also news about Ghostport--and, believe it or not, it's also time to start thinking about Christmas! Christmas is for Kids donation cans are out at local businesses and Angel Trees are coming next month

Scroll down to learn more about what's happening at the Wilson Museum, the Buck Memorial Library, the Penobscot Marine Museum, and Fort Knox; and to learn about lots of learning opportunities, and a job opening.

More about all of this--and more!--below.

Enjoy your week and...send us your news!
Market Night Out
Farmers' market open late
In an effort to meet more of our community's needs, the farmers' market is going to have a monthly "Market Night Out!" The first Thursday of each month the market will be open from 2 to 6 PM! We recognize that many of the folks in our area can not make it to market before 5 PM. Here is your opportunity to show how much you appreciate the farmers staying late, just for you. To make it extra fun, we will have guest vendors, a pop up food truck and live music! Come spend your dollars locally and share in the community that markets make! Spread the word :)
Halloween Fun in Bucksport
Help us haunt Bucksport
Lend your support!

Join us this October 22nd for the eighth annual spook-tacular Ghostport festival in downtown Bucksport. Timed to coincide with Fright at the Fort just across the bay, this Halloween-themed event offers something for all ages, from the children's costume parade to Jonathan Buck's race to the Grave. Learn more at ghostportme.com.

Our mission is to share the fun and the thrill of Halloween with our community and the thousands of visitors who flock to Fright at the Fort in Prospect each October. Help us haunt our town by lending your support at any level:

$500 - Help spread the word! You can help Ghostport advertise the entire event reaching more people and bringing them to our area. 

$300 - This will enable us to put up a tent for the Brunch with the witches, to keep out the cold. The tent is also going to be used for other activities including the Chili cook -off and the  "Beam me up Boogie" dance. 

$250 -  Sponsor the Jonathan Buck's Race to the Grave! The winner of the race wins $500 to give to donate to a charity of their choice. This sponsorship will help support the charity of choice.

$250 - This will allow us to have a DJ so the aliens can wiggle. You can also choose to rent the Alamo in the afternoon for free kids scary cartoons.

$100 - This buys us crafting supplies for the Little Goblins or helps pay for the shuttle bus from Bucksport to the Fright at the Fort.
 
$10 (cash) and your business card - will be used to" NAB" a spectator.
 
You can help! Don't miss this opportunity. 

Ghostport sponsor benefits for $100 and up include: Your business name/logo recognition on the Ghostport website/Facebook page and signs located at the event. Donations at the $500 or more level will have a live link on our website and in the newsletter and we will gladly and proudly display your banner at the event of your choice. Get in while the getting's good because you don't want to be haunted for missing out on the fun!

Please email your level of commitment to:alecia@bucksportbaychamber.com and 
send your payment to P.O. Box 1676, Bucksport, ME 04416
Please make your check out to BBACC with Ghostport in the memo line.
"Fudge for Fireworks"
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. $2 per ticket or three tickets for $5.
Christmas is for Kids
'Tis the season
The donation cans will be out until early December.

Christmas is for Kids is through Bucksport Community Concerns, the local food cupboard and benefits children from Bucksport, Verona Island & Orland

Total count as of today is $87.42

Angel trees will go up in early November (locations to be confirmed)

Businesses that currently have cans:

BookStacks
Bucksport House of Pizza
Carrier's
Coastal Energy
Community Pharmacy
Dave's Auto Repair & Towing
EBS
Fort View Variety
Local Variety & Bake Shop
Outback Towing
Snowman's
Studio 83
Toziers Variety
True Value
Verona Wine & Design

If any business would like to have a can, please contact Aimee Lozier at 745-4371 - please leave a message
Join the Private Home Care team

As Private Home Care, Inc. continues to grow, we are seeking compassionate caregivers to join our team. It is very important to us for our new staff to get to know us.   What better way to introduce Private Home Care, Inc. to prospective caregivers than to hear it from our existing owner, managers and staff? We contacted  local video producer to record and create a video. We hope you like it.   View for yourself the special compassionate team we have. If you like what you see, we'd love to talk to you about joining us.

View our video at this link:  http://www.PrivateHomeCareInc.com/blog.htm
Bucksport Garden Club
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Plant and bake sale

BUCKSPORT GARDEN CLUB PLANT AND BAKE SALE

SATURDAY,  OCTOBER 8, 9AM to NOON

MAIN STREET, BUCKSPORT   (across from Community Pharmacy)

PERENNIALS    PIES      BAKED GOODS    BOOKS    CRAFTS
Poetry Slam
Poetry Night at the Alamo
With Community Open Mic 
& Feature Show by Slamchop Retreat

Sunday, October 9, 2016
Open Mic sign- up at 6:30pm. Open Mic at 7pm 
Feature at approximately 8pm 

Suggested Donation: $5

Hear spoken word poetry at the Alamo! Bring a poem to read in the open mic or just come and listen. The poem can be by you or someone else. Three minutes or less, One poem limit, please. 

After the open mic, enjoy a feature by the attendees of the Slamchop Poetry Retreat. In its inaugural year, Slamchop aims to provide a safe, productive space to workshop spoken word poetry and performance technique on the coast of Maine.

All ages are welcome, but please be aware that poets may discuss mature themes and use profanity.

Please direct any poetry-related questions to the Slamchop Retreat Coordinator at catherine.weiss@gmail.com.
Arts Center now in Bucksport
Bucksport River Cruises
Cruise news
Stockton Springs Harbor Cruises  is here and cruising this week! Penobscot River Cruises are offered Wednesday and Thursday in Bucksport! Reserve your spot on the "Yankee" today and call, 322.5530! Have you been out on the river yet? tell us what your favorite part was.
Carrier's Open October
Delicious news
Because you asked, and you are supporting us, Carrier's is staying Open In October, for YOU ! Thanks for your support!!
Sandy Point Community Club 
Annual Harvest Supper
The Sandy Point Community Club will be having their Harvest Supper on Saturday, October 15th. This amazing made from scratch supper will include turkey, ham, potatoes, three kinds of fresh vegetables, gravy and homemade pickles. All this followed by a fantastic selection of homemade pies for dessert. The sittings will be at 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. and the suggested donation is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 5. The Sandy Point Community Club is at 684 US Rt. 1 in Stockton Springs. Everyone is welcome. FMI call 323-7900.
GPMCT Fall Membership Fling
Support the trails

GPMCT Fall Membership Fling! Show some love for your favorite trails this fall! Support wildlife habitat, recreational trails, clean water and working forests in western Hancock County - join or renew your membership! CLICK HERE to give online or download a Membership Form. Memberships make a great gift, too - we'll send a card, newsletter and Wildlands map to the recipient. Join by Nov. 1 and be eligible to win gift certificates and GPMCT swag!  
Small Business Essentials
Five workshops on the Essentials of Small Business

Refresh your business skills with this comprehensive workshops series

Who should attend: Potential, new and long time business owners looking to learn or refresh their business skills


Cost: Free with Registration! Includes light meal.

Remaining workshops:

Small Business Financials - October 11

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

In this session you'll get a better understanding of financial concepts. You'll learn about bookkeeping systems, taxes, financial statements and cash flow projections. We'll discuss financial risks and rewards, startup costs, operating expenses, setting benchmarks for tracking progress and organizing all of your financial information. This session is perfect for potential, new, and current business owners.


This session focuses on obtaining capital to start or run your business. We'll discuss the sources of funding, layout what banks may be looking for in loan packages, and more. This session is perfect for potential, new, and current business owners.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact  207-780-4420. This event is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. SBA.

Time:  6 - 8  pm

Healthy Cooking
Free Healthy Cooking Class Series Begins October 4 in Bucksport

What: Six free classes about how to prepare healthy, delicious meals and stretch your food dollars

Where: Bucksport High School, 102 Broadway, Bucksport

When: Tuesdays, October 4-November, 2016 from 5:00-7:00pm

Bucksport. Healthy Acadia is excited to offer a free six-class "Cooking Matters" series in Bucksport beginning on  October 4, 2016 . Classes will meet on Tuesdays from  5:00pm to 7:00pm  at Bucksport High School through  November 8 . The series is specially designed for those struggling with a tight food budget. Classes will offer participants an opportunity to learn easy ways to prepare healthy, delicious meals and stretch their food dollars.

"Cooking Matters teaches healthy eating habits, cooking skills, food shopping, and budgeting through a fun and hands-on learning experience," said Nikki Fox, Healthy Acadia's Hancock County Nutrition Education Coordinator. In each class, under the guidance of Fox, participants will work together to create a meal and enjoy sampling their completed dishes. Free take-home ingredients will be provided for participants each week to recreate one of the lesson's recipes at home. A recipe book and other helpful kitchen tools are also provided to participants upon graduation to support cooking at home and more healthful living.

This free class series is offered by Healthy Acadia in partnership with RSU25 Adult Education. Participants are requested to commit to all six classes in the series. To register for this series, please contact RSU Adult Ed at 469-2129 or register online at  www.rsu25.maineadulted.org

Healthy Acadia Nutrition Education Initiative classes are made possible through Maine SNAP-Ed. Maine SNAP-Ed is funded by the USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which is administered by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and implemented statewide by the University of New England (UNE) through contracts with local community coalitions.  Maine SNAP-Ed educates low-income families on low cost, healthy eating and active lifestyles.
Aging and loss 
Workshop

Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County is offering a new program of support for individuals who have experienced the variety of losses associated with aging. These losses may include the death of a spouse, family members and friends, impaired health, financial insecurity and changes in life roles.  The losses associated with aging can result in uncertainty, loneliness, sadness and decreased self-esteem, but support is available to ease these challenges.

The workshop will be offered on Tuesdays from  10:00 - 11:30 a.m.  beginning  October 11  and continuing through  November 29  (no meeting on  November 22 ), at the Bucksport Senior Center, 125 Outer Broadway, Bucksport.  The workshop is free of charge, but pre-registration is required.  To register, or for more information, call Janice Ronco at Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County, 667-2531, or visithospiceofhancock.org  .  

This workshop is supported in part by the Maine Community Foundation. 
Penobscot Marine Museum news and events
Seeking volunteers
PMM is set to host its first ever "Last Night at the Museum" on Saturday, October 15 from 5-7pm.  To create a successful event, we need volunteers young and old to improvise as the spirits of sea captains lost at sea, the widows waiting for the husbands to return, young boys who left as crew never to return and daughters lost at sea aboard their fathers' ships.  We also need a couple of "night watchmen and women" to lead groups through the Sea Captain's House.  

If you are interested, please join us for a quick information session on Wednesday, September 21 at 5:30 pm on campus at the Fowler-True-Ross House, at 1 Church Street in Searsport. For more information, please call 207-548-2529.
Buck Memorial Library
"Early History of the Area" Series 
The Buck Memorial Library continues the "Early History of the Area" Series of 2014 with: "Through the Years, Early History of Area Clubs." All are invited, Wednesday, October 19th at 1pm in the Library's Reading Room, to visit and share "Memories." Present and Past members of the Bucksport Garden Club and October Club will present their year books and other items to the Library's History Collection. Early History of the following clubs will be featured on the Library's "Memory Board.": The October Club The Bucksport Garden Club The Lions Club The Civic Club and Verona Community Club For more information please call 469.2650.
Wilson Museum  Events
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.

Thursday, October 6 (1 - 2 p.m.)
Fedco Seeds Apple program  

Wednesday, October 19 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) 
Wednesday Spinners Workshop/Demonstration

Heirloom apple varieties
Since we can't compare apples to oranges, let's compare apples to apples! Join John Bunker at the Wilson Museum in Castine on October 6 at 7 p.m. in the Hutchins Education Center to learn about heirloom apple varieties in Maine. From the large Wolf River to the tiny crabapple, Maine's trees may have come from far and wide but now they are as American as apple pie. Speaking of pie, the Museum will provide delicious apple refreshments to follow the program. Whether you have your own orchard, want to know more about Maine's apples, or just want to keep the doctor away, you will glean valuable knowledge at this program.

John Bunker has spent the last 44 years operating and living on Super Chilly Farm where he and Cammy Watts grow vegetables, woody and herbaceous ornamentals, small fruit and tree fruit. In 2007, he self-published Not Far From the Tree: A Brief History of the Apples and the Orchards of Palermo, Maine . John coordinates an annual series of organic orcharding classes at MOFGA, the spring "Seed Swap and Scion Exchange" and the October "Great Maine Apple Day." He shares his passion for heirloom fruit varieties by speaking and teaching in the New England area year round.

This program is free. For more information, contact the Wilson Museum at info@wilsonmuseum.org or (207) 326-9247

IRS Tax Tips
Learn to Prepare Taxes by Becoming a Tax Volunteer 
The IRS is looking for people to provide free tax help in 2017. Become a  tax volunteer  and make a difference in your community.

The IRS sponsors the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. These two programs offer free tax help across the country for people with low-to-moderate incomes. This year, VITA and TCE volunteers prepared more than 3.7 million federal tax returns at no cost to families across the country.

Learn more online here.

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207.469.6818
52 Main Street | Bucksport, ME 04416