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Chamber Connections
July 29, 2017
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Will you be attending Celebrate Bucksport 225? Take the poll at the bottom of the newsletter. Please remember to always share your news with us by emailing
office@bucksportbaychamber.com.
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Celebrate Bucksport 225--Thank you!
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A public message from Festival Coordinator, Shelby Wright:
Hello!
Congratulations on an excellent and well-regarded event last weekend!!
It was a pleasure working with all of you and I'm excited to hear your feedback on the festival.
Let's get together one last time as a group to discuss the positives and most importantly... how we can improve for next year.
Please,join me at the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Aug.1 at 4:30!
Hope to see you there!
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DRUM ROLL PLEASE..........
and the winner of the first ever "Pizza Face Off" fan favorite is Bucksport House of Pizza's Chicken and Waffle! The people have spoken and the Bhop's slice was chosen as this year's favorite! Tozier's Bucksport Store won for Meat Lovers. Fort View Variety won for Veggie lovers. House of Pizza also walked away with best Gluten Free.
Thank you Adele Berzinis and Camden National Bank for making this year a reality!
Thank you Tiffany Martin for this fantastic image!
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Bucksport Bible Church news
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Steve Pettit serves as the president of Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C.
Prior to becoming BJU’s president, he served for 29 years as the president of the Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team, where he conducted over 800 evangelistic and revival campaigns throughout the United States and in more than 21 countries.
Additionally, Pettit served for nearly three years as national director for Cross Impact Ministries—a national ministry which partners with local churches to minister on college campuses.
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Land trust opens new trail in Bucksport
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Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust is hosting a grand opening at their new Old Chapman Farm property on the Upper Long Pond Road, Saturday, August 19, 10 am to 12 noon (rain date Aug. 20). There will be a ribbon-cutting at 10:30 am, guided hikes leaving at intervals, and refreshments available.
The 65-acre parcel, donated to GPMCT in 2015, hosts the remains of an old farm built in 1834 by the Chapman family—as well as a 5.5-acre managed blueberry field with a spectacular view toward Peaked Mountain, and a new ¾-mile hiking trail through a diverse forest with more than 200 plant species, towering trees and fern-covered boulders.
Variously called the “Long Pond Settlement” in the 1800s or “Santiago” in the early 1900s, the Upper Long Pond Road area today is one of the wildest and most scenic areas in Bucksport. Visitors to the Old Chapman Farm—the only conserved property along the road—will be able to enjoy hiking, birdwatching, picnicking and hunting on the property, which is accessible by bike, ATV or snowmobile, as well as on foot or by car in season.
The Old Chapman Farm has limited parking, and the Upper Long Pond Road can be challenging to travel; the property is inaccessible by car from the north. For information on access, alternative parking and shuttles, or rain date, please visit www.greatpondtrust.org, e-mail info@greatpondtrust.org or call 207 469-6929.
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FLOW Fort Knox Saturday, July 29th from 8pm to 10pm $5 per vehicle parking fee (rain date July 30th)
This event series is focused on water as a precious resource that connects and supports the diverse range of living systems on our planet. This final event of the FLOW Fort Knox series, is focused on video projection mapping of the exterior of the fort facing the Penobscot bay and the town of Bucksport.
FLOW Fort Knox producer and UMaine faculty / artist Gene A. Felice II has designed a large scale audio / video performance to begin at sunset and concluding by 10pm.
Thursday August 3-Sunday August 6. All shows starting at 6 PM. Theatre comes to Fort Knox featuring the presentation of The Merry Wives of Windsor performed by Ten Bucks Theatre. Ticket Prices- $10 per individual, per performance. Advanced tickets may be purchased at the Fort Knox gift shop, or by telephoning 207-469-6553 (9:30-5). Tickets may also be purchased the evening of the performance (at the Fort Knox gift shop).
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Verona Wine & Design Happenings
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Jazz with "Bruce Cassaday Trio"
July 29th, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Join us this Saturday evening to hear the music of local favorites Bruce Cassaday and Lincoln Blake.
You may want to reserve a table!
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The Bucksport Bay Healthy Communities Coalition is seeking a new VISTA to work with volunteers and to help plan and implement programs. They need a caring individual with a college degree to fill this role. It's a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in non-profit management, community organizing, or planning programs.
If you know of anyone who would like to do this, please call 469-6682. Learn more by visiting the
VISTA website and searching for job ID 65689.
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What's up next for Wednesday on Main?
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BUCKSPORT’S WEDNESDAY ON MAIN SUMMER EVENT PROGRAM, GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY DARLING’S OF AUGUSTA, BANGOR, ELLSWORTH, AND THE TOWN OF BUCKSPORT, PRESENTS EVERYBODY’S FAVORITE, THE CROWN VICS!
DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2nd 5:30-7:00 BUCKSPORT WATERFRONT GAZEBO
SEATING IS LIMITED – BRING A CHAIR!!!
NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED
The Crown Vics are America's favorite rock-n-roll dance band. They have been described as “hard-twang”, “slacker swing” and "honky punk" and provide a high-octane mix of vintage rock, country, and blues that fire up every dance floor or concert stage! Their new album "Hell Yeah" has been topping many of the Americana and New Country charts.
The Crown Vics cut their teeth in venues from Hoboken to Halifax and are a true DownEast Maine Must See!!! Tapping into traditions established by Carl Perkins, Wanda Jackson, and The Rolling Stones, The Vics combine an abundance of attitude and style. Their live show is a full-tilt, non-stop dance riot that puts a smile on the face of revelers of all ages. Bring those dancing shoes and join us at Bucksport’s spectacular Waterfront Gazebo, the prettiest place around to boogie.
Suggested donation $10
Contact Paula Kee at 207-266- 7999 for information or visit www.bucksportwom.com.
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Wahl's Dairy Port Flavor of the Month
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Senior Meals July Calendar
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Online small business workshops
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Maine Small Business Development Centers is please to announce new online workshops. These workshops are available to you at no cost, and are accessible 24/7 from your computer or mobile device.
Workshops cover a broad range of topics to help you start, manage or grow your business. Included in these are resources to help you start your business, manage your finances and market your business.
Topics include:
- Starting your business
- Managing your finances
- Foundations of marketing
- And more!
Click here to view the full list of workshops.
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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 31, 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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Painting Conservation Lecture and Assessment Workshop
Saturday, July 29 (2:30 - 4 p.m.)
There is no cost to attend the lecture.
Registration of artwork for assessing is still being accepted and limited to two per person at a cost of $15. A single surface assessment will cost $10. For information or to register, please contact info@wilsonmuseum.org or 207-326-9247.
Fireside Cooking
Wednesday, August 2 (2 - 5 p.m.)
The kitchen of the John Perkins House will once again be the venue for the wonderful aromas and flavors of fireside cooking. This demonstration can be viewed as part of a guided tour, beginning on the hour from
2 - 5 p.m. and are $5 per person. While not as tasty as our fireside cooking demonstrations, a regular tour is still a fascinating experience every
Wednesday and
Sunday from
2 - 5 p.m. throughout July and August or by appointment.
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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Cipperly Good, “Maine in the Coolie Trade”
August 3 @ 7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
PMM Visitor Center,
2 Church St.
Searsport, ME
Cost: $8, $5 Members
Maine merchant mariners in the 1850s and 1860s began carrying a new cargo on their China Trade Route: Chinese indentured servants bound for the sugar plantations of Cuba. Come see logbooks and shipping papers that shed light on the voyage to a new plantation economy.
Netmaking with Mike Dassatt
August 5 @ 1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
PMM Visitor Center,
2 Church St.
Searsport, ME
Free with admission
Belfast lobsterman Mike Dassatt still makes his own net heads for his lobster traps. Join him to learn about net head making and the net head’s function in a lobster trap.
As programs are scheduled and information become available, it will be added to
www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org
July-August: Waldo County Reads: Fisheries Non-Fiction
July 1 -
August 31
Waldo County Libraries,
Join book discussions at participating libraries as we read about our nation’s fishing industry. Visit our website for the complete list of books, participating libraries, dates and times.
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Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market
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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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Sat 29 Jul, 6:00 pm
Sat 29 Jul, 8:00 pm
Sun 30 Jul, 2:00 pm
Sun 30 Jul, 6:00 pm
*THE SUNDAY MATINEE WILL FEATURE OPEN CAPTIONS.
Next week: "Megan Leavey"
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Healthy Acadia has a BIG 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 their 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 of 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.
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It really is possible to talk to your animals
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Local animal communicator, Naomi Graychase, was always "sensitive." And she loved animals, but it wasn't until a series of heart-breaking events occurred, that she discovered she had the ability to open her heart into the practice of animal communication.
She was trained by an expert animal communicator in Massachusetts, and for the last five years has been working professionally as a telepathic animal communicator based in Bucksport.
She works over the phone, so distance is no object. And she can even talk with animals who are no longer in their bodies. Learn more or book an appointment at her website,
Peace, Fellow Mammals, or find her on
Facebook.
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Join Northeast Historic Film
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Join our efforts to preserve and share northern New England's moving image history:
Members provide a stream of constant support for the overall operations, and are the heart of NHF. Without yearly renewals and new members, NHF would not exist. Members are those people, companies, and organizations most deeply tied to our mission and activities.
Financial donors are critical to keeping the organization healthy. Every contribution, large and small, makes a difference and will help to:
- Conserve and enhance our collections.
- Support special presentations of materials in our archives.
- Expand our public programs and community outreach efforts.
- Provide programming in the Alamo Theatre.
Giving options:
- The Annual Fund is a way to provide general operating support.
- Become a Century Donor! In honor of the Alamo's 100th birthday, we have created a simple way for you to set up automatic monthly donations to support the theatre and our work at NHF. Click on the Donate button below and check the box which says "Make this recurring". Or call us at 207-469-0924 during regular business hours and we will set it up for you.
- Gifts to the endowment ensure the safekeeping of materials in the conservation center as well as providing support for educational programs.
- Planned giving and bequests can create a lasting legacy. They may also have tax benefits.
Gifts to NHF are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Consult your tax advisor for details on charitable giving and your taxes.
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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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Coming in October to BookStacks
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Book lovers rejoice, because John Green is gracing us with a new book,
Turtles All The Way Down, in October.
Naturally we're very excited for the release and have already ordered a plethora of copies, so make sure you mark your calendars.
Turtles All The Way Down will be hitting shelves
October 10.
And just for fun, here's a fun video announcement from John Green in an Ask John and Hank segment he did at VidCon.
Just click
here to watch (the announcement is approx. 40 minutes in).
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International Maritime Film Festival
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Tickets now on sale for 2017 International Maritime Film Festival
Festival organizers are grateful to our sponsors Brooklin Boat Yard and Yachting Solutions. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact
info@maritimefilmfestival.com for more information.
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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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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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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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Castine Classic Yacht Race
August 2-3
Celebrating Aage Nielsen
Please join us for the eighteenth annual Castine Classic Yacht Race to Camden on August 3, 2017 kicking off three days of spectacular racing on Penobscot Bay.
On August 2 we will honor Aage Nielsen, a genius of twentieth century yacht design, at an exhibition at the Town Dock and a symposium at Maine Maritime Academy, chaired by Doug Adkins. Maynard Bray and Tom Jackson, authors of “Worthy of the Sea,” the definitive Nielsen treatise, will help orchestrate the presentation. All Nielsen yacht owners wishing to participate are urged to contact Committee@CastineClassic.com.
We look forward to seeing you in Castine this summer. Please contact David Bicks at (917) 331-5482 or committee@castineclassic.com if you have any questions.
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Stockton Springs Community Library Events
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Annual Summer Reading Program for Children at SSCL
The Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will present its popular annual summer reading program for children 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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IRS Web Conference Series
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Please join us for another great IRS Web Conference Series!
Coming up in August: Understanding S Corporations (Part 1), followed by Understanding S Corporations Part II in September
All participants who qualify will receive a certificate of completion. Tax professionals can earn 1 CE credit.
To receive the links to the classes, email SBSE.SL.Web.Conference.Team@irs.gov.
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Saturday morning group runs
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Join fellow runners in Bucksport for a casual group run on most Saturday mornings, organized by Main Street Bucksport. Runners meet at 7 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial in Bucksport. Learn more
on Facebook here.
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The Orland Historical Society is having their open house & vintage car cruise-in today, Saturday, July 29 from 10AM to 3PM.
The Historical Society open house will feature a vintage hat display, antique cars and trucks on display, and "Christmas in July."
Also, music and a 50/50 raffle!
Click here to learn more about all the happenings at 23 Schoolhouse Road in Orland.
For additional information please call 598.5741
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Did you attend Celebrate Bucksport 225?
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24/7 Information Center
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