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BBACC Connects
December 28, 2017
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Last Week's poll results: You said your favorite Christmas cookies are sugar cookies.
How will you celebrate New Year's Eve?
Take the poll at the bottom of the newsletter.
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#ThinkLocalFirst Campaign
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The Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging people to “Think Local First” by shopping at Home for the Holidays. Supporting independently owned businesses helps all of us in our community not just at the holidays but all year round.
As part of our month long celebration we are bringing back a contest where shoppers can win a prize!
$100 Cash provided by Main Street Bucksport, an additional $50 cash provided by Head of the Bay Business Alliance, a BookStacks “Still Mill” prize package, and Bangor Daily News has added a free year subscription to Bangor Metro Magazine.
We need your help to encourage customers to shop local and show them how they can win! Anytime someone shops with a small business in any of the communities the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce represents for goods or services and “Thinks Local First” they can present their receipt to the Chamber and fill out a ballot to enter to win. Another way shoppers can qualify is if they take a selfie while shopping, “check-in” to the business and submit it to the Chamber's Facebook page using the hashtag #thinklocalfirst. The final way customers can enter is to sign the pledge to shop at home for the holidays, pledge boards are located at local businesses.
Watch for the shoppers' post on the Chamber’s Facebook page and thanks for helping your communities thrive! Entries will be accepted from Small Business Saturday through January 1, 2018!
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Membership Orientation at BBACC
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Wednesday, January 10, 2018
12pm to 1pm
52 Main Street, Bucksport
In this Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce orientation session you will learn how to maximize the benefits of your Chamber investment. The orientation is open to new, existing, & potential members alike.
Bring your brown bag lunch with you!
There is no cost to attend this event, but we ask that you please register.
To RSVP or for more information please contact us at 207.469.6818 or
[email protected]
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Frost Fest Coming Soon...
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Bucksport UMC NYE Service
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New' Years Eve Sing-spiration Celebration December 31, 2017 from 2:00-3:30pm with an ice cream social. Share an afternoon of music and refreshment, prayer and praise for 2017 reflections and the hopes for 2018.
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Children's Church Service Play NYE Morning
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On New Years Eve morning, the Sunday School of the Sandy Point Congregational Church will present its Christmas week Children’s Church service with a very short play, No Room at the Inn, and other readings.
This will be during the Sunday Service on December 31st at the regular church service time of 9:00 a.m. The little play is of hope and adjustment in the face of fear and disappointment and the resilience of God’s children to overcome their trials and face a future with optimism and joy. Everyone is welcome to attend the service and share in Fellowship after. The Sandy Point Congregational Church is located at 698 Route 1 in the village of Sandy Point in Stockton Springs. FMI call 323-7900.
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Verona Wine & Design NYE Celebrations
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Sunday, December, 31, 2017
4 PM - 11:30 PM
Celebrate in casual style this New Year' Eve with a $10 tapas buffet, S'mores by the fire, live music and beverages a-plenty!
Come and go throughout Main Street locations as we all anxiously await for the "Bucksport Ball Drop" at midnight. Cheers!
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GPMCT New Year's Full Moon Hike
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December 31, 2017 at 6pm
Wildlands, Oralnd ME
Celebrate ringing in the New Year by joining us for a full moon hike into the Wildlands with GPMCT volunteer Jennifer Reifler! Park and meet at the South Gate off Route 1 in Orland. Snow/Rain Date 1/1/18. For more info contact 207.469.6929 or
[email protected]
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New Year's Eve Community Gathering
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Bucksport Heart & Soul and Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce host a
New Year’s Eve Community Gathering
December 31, 2017 8:00pm-12:00am
New Year’s Eve crafts for all ages
Music for all ages performed by: The Flannel Doughboys
Table games for all ages - Bring your favorite!
Potluck snacks - Share your favorite yummy treat
New Year's Eve Ball Drop at midnight
Chem free event
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Senior Meals Calendar & Center Activities
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Mondays:
Aerobics 8-9am
Knitting and Crocheting 9:30-11am
Skip-Bo Cards 9:30-11am
"3-13" Cards 12:30-2pm
Poker & Hand and Foot Cards 5:30-9pm
Bridge Games - 6:30pm (not during the summer months)
Tuesdays:
Evening Bingo 5:45-8pm
Day Quilters - 1st Tuesday 9am to 3pm
Wednesdays:
Aerobics 8-9am
Skip-Bo Cards 9:30-11am
Scrabble 12:15-2pm
Thursdays:
Bridge 12:30-4pm
Poker & Scat/31 Cards 5:30-9pm
Fridays:
Aerobics 8-9am
Skip-Bo Cards 10-11am
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Playing at the Alamo Theatre...
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Disney/Pixar's
Coco
School Vacation Week!
(December 22-31, 2017)
animation/adventure/comedy
105 minutes
PG
Despite his family's baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 7 wins & 32 nominations!
Thur 28 Dec, 2:00pm
Fri 29 Dec, 6:00pm
Fri 29 Dec, 8:15pm
Sat 30 Dec, 6:00pm
Sat 30 Dec 8:15pm
Sun 31 Dec 2:00pm
General Admission $8
Students/Seniors $7
Members $5
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50% off regular prices storewide!
*does not include fudge or paint
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NEW 2017 Husqvarna Snow Blowers. $899.00 & up
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All through December
Blossoms By the Bay will run
20% off Ornaments
10% off candles
10% off Willow tree figurines
10% off Black Dinah Chocolates
Weekly specials on arrangements, bouquets, plants and cash and carry roses.
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All holiday cards at Huckleberries, either singles or boxed, are now
25% off until the end of December!
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Bucksport United Methodist Church
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Did you know gift certificates are available for the Breakfast Buffet at Bucksport United Methodist Church
Second Saturday breakfast buffet will be back soon!
Call 469.3622 to get yours today!
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Put your 2018 reservation "on ice" right now, and
save 15%!
Call David; (207) 460-6064
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The community has been SO amazing and this was a very hard decision to make, but economically in order to sustain our business for the long-term it’s the right thing to do. We’re putting a positive spin on it and thinking about getting some big store projects done and maybe even getting in a couple lazy snow days home with kiddos, who are growing up crazy quickly. We will still be having some fun classes on our 2nd floor in January and February, so watch for those. I’m blown away with your support and feel so lucky to own a business on Main Street in the best little town in the world. Love ya, Bucksport ❤️ ~ Jess + The Local Variety Crew
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Private Home Care, Inc. is happy to start this new year off with hope, goodwill and a passion to help our community. Your Home, Your Comfort, Our Care.
Join us as we roll into 2018!
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Maine DOL Offers Free Safety Classes
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The Maine Department of Labor offers safety and health and labor law classes - at no charge.
January 2018 Classes
(all in Augusta unless indicated otherwise)
January 3: Establishing an Effective Safety Committee
January 4: Fire Extinguisher/Emergency Action Plan Workplace Violence
(This is a hands-on class)
January 5: Ladder Safety
January 16: NFPA-1403 Live Burn Training
(Provides training for fire fighters and emergency response personell)
January 18 & 19: OSHA 1926 10-Hour Construction Training
(OSHA card earned by student $8 fee)
January 22: Forklift Operator Safety
(for new operators)
January 23: Lockout/Tagout Procedues
(OSHA regulations for safe operation of equipment)
January 24: Scaffolding and Fall Protection
(Proper setup and OSHA requirements)
January 29: Machine Guarding
(Working safely with equipment)
January 30: Accident Investigation/Injury Analysis
(Proper investigation and prevention)
January 31: Impairment Detection Training for Employers
(Designed to help employers recognize and respond to employee impairment)
Call 207.623.7900 to enroll
TTY users call Maine Relay 711
Maine Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Standards
45 State House Station, Augusta
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Yoga with Naomi
Beginner-Friendly Healing Hatha Yoga
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Orland: Tuesdays
Gentle, beginner-friendly yoga classes for adults and teens.
Tuesday nights, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Orland Community Center, Room 20
$12 to drop in
$50 for 5 classes
Discounts for first-responders
Free to cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers
Bucksport: Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, our longest-running Yoga with Naomi class meets from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Bucksport Regional Health Center in Bucksport. Gentle, warm and friendly, this class is a welcoming space for yogis of any ability, age, or body type.
Bucksport Regional Health Center
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Gentle, healing hatha
Mats and props provided.
Everyone welcome.
$12 to drop in for a single class.
Sign up at the start of a 5-week series and pay $50 for 5 classes.
Ellsworth: Tuesdays & Thursdays
These classes are gentle, healing hatha classes; free and open to cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Call the Center at 207-664-0339 or email [email protected]. You can find us at 23 Commerce Park in Ellsworth. Drop-in any time.
Tuesdays
4 - 5 p.m.
Gentle, healing hatha
Mats and props provided.
Everyone welcome.
No cost.
Thursdays
1 - 2 p.m.
Gentle, healing hatha
Mats and props provided.
Everyone welcome.
No cost.
David Walker also teaches a Beth Wright-sponsored gentle yoga class for cancer patients and survivors at Blue Hill Yoga on Mondays 3-4 p.m. There is no cost for the class and all are welcome.
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Heart and Soul Discussion Phase 3
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Saturday, January 6, 2018
at 10 AM - 12 PM
Arey Community Center, 1160 River Rd
Please join Bucksport Heart & Soul Phase 3 Discussions and bring a potluck brunch item to share! We welcome your input as we discuss your hopes, concerns and ideas for Bucksport and enjoy refreshments together.
We will talk about the ways that each of our Community Statements has been strengthened or eroded over time. Where are we now? Where do we want to be? What are our goals to strengthen what matters most in our Community?
At this event we will generate ideas for "Community Spirit" and "Small Town Feel" to create a Community Heart & Soul Action Plan.
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FREE Tai Chi for Health Class
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Free Tai Chi for Health Class
Improve strength, flexibility and balance in a fun, relaxed environment
*while classes are free, a $5 donation is suggested
Fridays, January 12 - March 2, 2018
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Bucksport Regional Health Center
To register or for more information contact class instructor Nina Zeldin at 667-7171 or
[email protected]
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Friday, January 12 at 8am at The Local Variety
Join Main Street Bucksport, downtown business owners and workers to talk all things downtown! This monthly gathering at the Local Variety has not set agenda. It's simply a time to get together, talk business, and get to know your downtown neighbors.
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Bald Mountain Community Club
Open Mic
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Bald Mountain Community Center invites you to save the date for their January Open Mic & Chili/Chowder Contest.
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The Town of Orland is pleased to announce a Rabies Clinic will be held at the Orland Fire Department on
Saturday, January 13, 2018, from 10am-12pm.
The clinic is for cats & dogs, and the shots are only $13 each! Dogs are expected to be on leash, & cats are expected to be in a carrier. The Town of Orland would like to thank the Orland Fire Department, & Dr. Joan Kasoff!
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Health Talk Tuesday at BRHC
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Tuesday, January 23, 2018
at 12 PM - 1 PM
Bucksport Regional Health Center
110 Broadway, Bucksport, Maine 04416
Topic: Falls Risk Arete Rehabilitation
Tripping hazards can be everywhere. Be Safe. Enjoy a short talk on preventing falls and get a free falls-risk assessment. As always, bring your lunch and we will provide a healthy side dish.
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Hannaford Helps Purple Iris Foundation
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We are elated to share that The Purple Iris Foundation has been chosen by the Brewer Hannaford as the latest beneficiary of the Hannaford Cause Bag program! Every time the reusable Hannaford Helps bag with the good karma message is purchased at the Brewer Hannaford during the month of January, The Purple Iris Foundation receives $1. This is truly a great opportunity for us! Please visit the store, find the reusable bag rack and buy the blue Hannaford Helps bag!
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How will you celebrate New Year's Eve?
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Go to Bucksport for the New Year's Eve Ball Drop
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Stay at home watch the ball drop on TV
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Go out to eat with friends and family
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I won't make it until midnight, I'll be sleeping!
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24/7 Information Center
[52 MAIN STREET]
[BUCKSPORT, ME, 04416]
[TUESDAY - FRIDAY]
[9AM TO 3PM]
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