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Chamber Connections
July 13, 2017
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Please let us know what you are most excited about Celebrate Bucksport 225 in the poll at the bottom of this newsletter! Please remember to always share your news with us by emailing
office@bucksportbaychamber.com
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Celebrate Bucksport 225
July 21, 22 & 23, 2017
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The Town of Bucksport and The Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce “Celebrate! Bucksport 225 Bayfest” a three-day event on the Bucksport Waterfront starting on Friday, July 21 and concluding Sunday, July 23rd.
This year, we are excited to celebrate The Town of Bucksport’s 225th year, the Buck Memorial Library’s 130th and the Bay Festival’s 20th. With so many milestones, the annual Bayfest is bigger, better and bolder than ever.
Come early and stay longer than you planned for all that Celebrate! Bucksport 225 Bayfest has to offer. From the Parade and 5k, Bucksport Bay Festival Pageant, street dance with Right Out Straight, Antique & Classic Car Show, bass fishing tourney, dingy races, food vendors, local craftsmen, local shops and restaurants, art galleries, and ice cream to featured performances by Tim Sample, Judy Pancoast, and Timber Tina's Lumberjack Show and live music from Chris Ross & the North, Jake Irish and Between Deas Stations, The Willy Kelly Band, Allison Aimes , The Mallett Brothers and fireworks over the Penobscot River... (breathe)
Celebrate! Bucksport 225 Bayfest is a Maine experience you can't miss!
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Friar's Invitational Brewfest
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For one day only, July 22- Stop by 124 US Route 1 in Bucksport and get your picture taken with the Monstah Lobstah truck - The CRUSHSTATION!
July 22 only between 10AM and 2PM. PCT Communications will have door prizes, some great deals, and a chance to win a FREE APPLE IPAD!
Also, to celebrate our great bay, make a purchase in the Bucksport location between July 21-23rd, and automatically be entered to win 10lbs of fresh Maine lobster!
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Limited Parking & Partial Road Closure on Friday, July 21, 2017 in Bucksport
As part of
Celebrate! Bucksport 225
, the committee is excited about the opportunity to kick off the three-day event with a community street dance on Main Street featuring local favorites
Right Out Straight
. The fun will begin at
7pm on Friday, July 21st
and wrap up before the featured movie at the Alamo.
For this to happen,
we need to temporarily close off traffic on Main Street from Mechanic Street to Central from 6 PM to 10PM and parking in this area will close at 4PM.
This will help keep our performers and our neighbors safe! We are encouraging businesses to stay open, for we anticipate a large crowd for this event.
We encourage downtown businesses and residents to get into the
Celebrate! Bucksport 225
spirit by promoting the weekend’s events on your social networks, and participating in Bucksport 225 promotions.
The Greater Bucksport area is an ideal setting for a summer festival. Join us in celebrating 225 years of our hometown! On behalf of the Town of Bucksport and the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, we appreciate your dedication to celebrating our community!
THANK YOU!
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Pirate Parley at Fort Knox
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Young Pirates and the Public are invited to go to the Fort Knox Pirate Parlay July 14–16, 2017 at Fort Knox
Pirate Crews from up and down the East Coast will be meeting in a Pirate Parlay, and some will be sailing their pirate ships into cannon range of the Fort.
Saturday and Sunday morning at 11 a.m. cannon fire erupts between the Fort and Pirate Ships. And on Saturday and Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., pirate crews will meet in a “Parlay” to sort out their differences, which will probably result in swordplay or worse. In between the land and sea fights will be demonstrations of all kinds of pirate history from the pirates camped in the Fort, and young pirates can join in as part of the Hellion Brigade.
The Fort Knox Pirate Parlay opens Friday July 14 at noon, Saturday and Sunday July 15 and 16 at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. each day.
Join the Pirates of the Dark Rose and the rest of the buccaneers from Maine and from away and step into the days when the Caribbean pirates used this coast to hide out and plot their black deeds. More information is available at
fortknox.maineguide.com
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Verona Wine & Design Happenings
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Bubba's Angels Charity Event
Friday, July 14
5PM - 8Pm
Bubba's Angels Inc. helps fund pet adoptions for veterans and seniors in Maine. Come learn more about this organization,take a chance on a gift basket raffle and enjoy our delicious food and wine. 10% of our proceeds during this event will be donated to Bubba's Angels.
Alexis Loring Live
Saturday, July 15
7PM - 9PM
Enjoy a summer evening listening to the music of this talented young lady in our romantic courtyard. Alexis is a singer/songwriter from Stockton Springs and is a promising new local artist. Hope to see you Saturday night!
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What's up next for Wednesday on Main?
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Wednesday, July 19
Blue Northern - Main Street Tent The Best of Bluegrass Comes Back to Town
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Wahl's Dairy Port Flavor of the Month
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Senior Meals July Calendar
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Private Home Care wants you!
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If you enjoy meeting and working with new people, Private Home Care, Inc., a locally owned and managed agency, is seeking conscientious, compassionate caregivers to provide non-medical, in-home care. Make a difference with us!
- Flexible hours to fit with your schedule
- Experienced and professional supervisors
Email your work history to
info@privatehomecareinc.com, or download an employment application at
www.privatehomecareinc.com and mail to PO Box 324, Belfast, ME 04915
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BookStacks has SOCKS available!
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We just started carrying socks from Sock It To Me! The prints are really fun and they are oh so comfy. Come check out all the different styles and snag a pair for yourself. Only $10.95
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Harbor Cruises in Bucksport
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Verona Island Charters Services will be offering 1 hour harbor cruises out of Bucksport. On Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays this summer. Departure times are 10:30am, 2:30pm and 6:30pm! Call Tom Curtis for pricing 207.385.9680.
*2 people per trip
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Lighthouse Arts Center Paint & Sip
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Monday, July 17, 2017
5:30PM to 7:30PM
Enjoy a glass of Wine at Verona Wine and Design as you Paint alongside instructors from the Lighthouse Arts Center! You will follow a basic design that could be as simple or complex as you like with materials provided by the Lighthouse.
This is a weekly event that occurs on Monday evenings, from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. The painting changes weekly, so check on our Facebook page for weekly updates. The fee for this class is $45 if you call ahead, or $50 at the door. This event occurs at Verona Wine and Design, at 77 Main St. in Bucksport, ME. The fee covers one glass of wine and all art supplies needed. Each class has a capacity of 12 painters, so call ahead to reserve your spot!
Contact Sadie if there is a specific theme or image that your party would like to paint!
To Sign Up...
Call us at (207)-702-9135, email us, or stop by to reserve your spot! Spaces fill quickly!
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Friday, July 14
from 1PM to 4PM
And, here’s another treat that’s even cooler - hand-cranked French vanilla ice cream. Stop by from 1 - 4 p.m. to help crank or just enjoy a free scoop. While the Museum and all its exhibits are open its regular hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 14, the ice cream will only be available in the afternoon from 1 - 4 p.m.
On Wednesdays and Sundays from 2-5 p.m. during July and August, the Museum will host free living history demonstrations.
As programs are scheduled and information becomes available, it will be added to
www.wilsonmuseum.org
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Penobscot Marine Museum Events
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Thursday, July 20
11AM- 2PM
Net Making Demonstration with Stephanie Crossman
Net Making with Stephanie Crossman
Thursday, July 20, 11 am to 2 pm
Free for admission
Stephanie Crossman learned the craft of fishnetting on the island of Vinalhaven from her husband’s great-grandmother, who had made her living in the net factory on the island. Today, Stephanie using this traditional technique to create works of art and functional everyday bags. Join Stephanie to watch her at work, share the history of fishnetting and perhaps go home with a treasure from her pop-up store.
Thursday, July 27
7PM to 8:30PM
Talk and Book Signing
Gillchrest Papers: A Treasure in the Attic with Author Renny Stackpole
As programs are scheduled and information become available, it will be added to
www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org
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Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market
Market After Hours July 20
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The Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market will now have extended hours the third Thursday of every month through October. MARKET AFTER HOURS will be from 2PM to 6:30PM.
How can you get MORE local fruits and vegetables on a limited income? With Maine Harvest Bucks, SNAP/EBT shoppers receive bonus local fruits and vegetables for every SNAP dollar spent. Stop by the information booth to learn more!
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Playing at the Alamo Theatre...
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Fri. July 14 - 6:00PM
Sat. July 15 - 6:00PM
Sun. July 16 - 2:00PM
Sun. July 16 - 6:00PM
Wonder Woman
action/adventure/fantasy
Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained warrior. When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, she leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny.
141 minutes
PG-13
*The 2pm show will feature OPEN CAPTIONS
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Healthy Acadia has a raffle going on! All raffle items are experiential so you can get active and engaged in your community while also supporting community health!
Are you interested in buying a ticket for a chance to win an experience of your choice? Call 667-7171 and ask for Shoshona.
Ticket sales are open until the drawing on August 5th at our Summer Extravaganza in Knowlton Park, Ellsworth.
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Win a basket of My Maine Soap
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The Bucksport Bay Ara Chamber of Commerce has partnered with
My Maine Soap for our next raffle! We are excited to offer you a basket 15 bars of Maine made all natural, eco-friendly soap with low impact packaging! Tickets are $1 per chance with an estimated value over $100!! When you stop by the Chamber office you can purchase your tickets and we'll also be selling tickets at
Celebrate Bucksport 225 Bay Fest 2017 so come find us there too!
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Eat at Joe's New Menu Item
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Here at Eat At Joe's we will be bringing you farm-to-table food. Our primary mission is to give people fresh, local organic farmed products in a comfortable outdoor setting
New!
Blueberry Banana Yogurt Smoothie $6.00.
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FREE Small Business Advising for the Bucksport Bay Area
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Thinking about starting a business? Or do you already own one? There's a helpful (free!) 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. Space for the consultations is graciously provided by Bangor Savings Bank.
The last date available is August 4
Bangor Savings Bank -
89 Main Street,
Bucksport
By appointment only
Please contact
Betty Egner
at 207.664.2990
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Bucksport United Methodist Church Events
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Friday, July 14
Public
Lobster Stew Dinner
Seating Times: 5:30PM & 6PM
Dinner consists of Lobster Stew, rolls, tossed salad, and beverage.
Gingerbread with whipped cream will be the dessert.
The cost of the meal is $12.50 per person and tickets must be purchased in advance or reservations made at the church office 469-3622.
Sunday, July 16
Bake Sale
9AM to 1PM
The Womens' Group (W.S.C.S.) of the Bucksport United Methodist Church will hold a Bake Sale on Saturday, July 16 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Bucksport True Value Hardware Store. We will offer a variety of homemade pies, yeast rolls, baked beans, cookies and all our usual goodies!! All proceeds go to the Outreach Programs of the BUMC Womens' Society for Christian Service.
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Sandy Point Community Club Events
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Wednesday, July 19
Open Mic Plus
Harvey Reid and Joyce Andersen will be the feature artists at Open Mic Plus at the Sandy Point Community Club. This fantastic duo will play a number of instruments and sing vocal harmonies in the acoustic American Roots tradition. This internationally known couple has an endless repertoire of original and traditional songs.
Located at 684 Rt 1 in Stockton Springs.
Suggested donation $3 to $10 dollars. Open Mic at 7:00 pm. Concert at 8:00 pm. For more information call 323-7900
Pie Palooza is coming July 27, look for more information in next week's newsletter.
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Buck Memorial Library Celebrates 130 Years of Service!
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Yoga with Naomi
Beginner-Friendly Healing Hatha Yoga
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Tuesdays 4-5PM
Thursdays 1-2PM
Beth Wright Cancer, Ellsworth
Wednesdays 3:30-4:30PM
Bucksport Regional Health Center ($12)
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/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 207.370.9589
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Call now to plan your 2017 visit to Williams Pond Lodge Bed & Breakfast in Bucksport, Maine! They are in the woods, on the pond, and off the grid; solar powered ecotourism in beautiful Downeast Maine near Acadia National Park and all Downeast and Mid-coast Maine attractions. CALL TODAY! David; (207) 460-6064
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Things to do in Castine this Summer...
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Bastille Day Celebration - July 14
The idyllic and historic setting of Castine, Maine, with its pristine Penobscot Bay as a backdrop, is hosting their second annual Bastille Day Celebration on Friday, July 14
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. This family celebration takes place on the French national holiday and encourages visitors from near and far to experience our Franco-American and Native American culture through music, food, film, lectures, children's activities, and lighthouse tours.
This event is hosted by the Town of Castine's Bastille Day Celebration Committee.
Bastille's Beach & Barron 5K Road Race - July 15
Join us Saturday July 15, 2017 for the Annual Bastille's Beach & Beacon 5K run starting and ending at the Castine Town D
ock.
$20 registration fee.
Download registration form here (.pdf).
Free t-shirt for first 100 runners. Proceeds benefit The Hatch Community Youth Fund. Race day registration 8-8:45 AM. Race starts at
9 AM.
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Castine Historical Society 2017 Summer Exhibit - Castine's Devoted Women: Partnership and Social Reform 1910-1962
focuses on the lives of Mary W. (Molly) Dewson and Mary G. (Polly) Porter who were life-partners during an age of progressive change encompassing woman's right to vote, labor and wage reform, and feminism.
Admission is free
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Plein Air Festival - July 20-22
The Castine Arts Association is pleased to announce the 2017 festival will take place over three days, from July 20 to 22. The coastal town of Castine, Maine is the ideal setting for plein air painting. Plan to visit Castine during this exciting opportunity to see artists in action, painting in historic Castine where many famous artists have painted before and purchase your favorite work directly from your favorite artist.
For more information visit
www.castinearts.org
or find the 2017 Castine Plein Air Festival Facebook event.
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Stockton Springs Community Library Events
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Saturday, July 15 at 6PM
2nd Annual Kitchen to Table International Buffet
The buffet will include: appetizers, soup, entrees, vegetables and dessert and will feature a variety of dishes from around the world. (full menu available here) Tickets are $35 each and will go on sale starting June 19th. Visit the library or call 567-4147 to purchase tickets. The event is BYOB.
Annual Summer Reading Program for Children at SSCL Begins July 11th
The Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will present its popular annual summer reading program for children starting on Tuesday, July 11th from 9:30 to 11:30 am and will take place every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 am through August 1st.
Sunday, July 30th at 7:00 pm at Stockton Springs Community Library - Kasey Smith of EterNav
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Seniors at Home in Stockton Springs” speaker series will present Kasey Smith, founder of EterNav at the Stockton Springs Community Library on Sunday, July 30th at 7:00 pm.
This monthly series of talks at SSCL is in response to the growing interest in “Aging in Place” a widespread movement geared towards helping senior citizens stay in their homes as long as possible as they age. With the current growing number of elders, this movement has the potential to improve the quality of life for many seniors.
Admission is free and all are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information visit www.stocktonspringslibrary.org or phone 207-567-4147.
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Northeast Historic Film Summer Symposium
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July 20, 21 & 22, 2017
Summer Symposium
Northeast Historic Film
85 Main Street, Bucksport
Regional Moving Image Collections and Archives in the 21st Century
Twenty-first century regional moving image archives discover and collect increasingly diverse audiovisual artifacts. Join us for an international gathering featuring two days of screenings and discussions.
Each session is about 30 minutes, with discussion directly following. All presentations take place in the cinema and emphasize moving images, knowledge sharing, and community collaboration among archivists, librarians, media makers, community members, and scholars. Since 2000, the Northeast Historic Film Symposium has helped build interest in regional audiovisual heritage.
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