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BBACC Connects
September 28, 2017
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Last Week's poll results: Your favorite holiday coming up is Halloween/Ghostport
If your organization had a theme song, what would it sound like?
Take the poll at the bottom of the newsletter.
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Golftoberfest at Bucksport Golf Club
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Join us Saturday, September 30th for Golftoberfest held at the Bucksport Golf Club.
From Links to Lederhosen! The Third Annual Golf Tournament AND Oktoberfest…
GOLF TOURNAMENT - 1st PLACE PRIZE $500
The Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament is right around the corner. The 18-hole tournament will be held on Saturday, September 30, with a 9:00am registration, and a 10:00am shotgun start. This year brings us back to the
Bucksport Golf Club. They served as a wonderful home for the tournament in the past and this year we return with the added fun of Oktoberfest.
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OKTOBERFEST - BEER, MUSIC, & GAMES
Starting at 2:00pm the public is invited to join us and the bratwurst and beer will start flowing! Enjoy German cuisine for dinner, Beer, Oompah music, Stein hoisting championship, Tug-o-War, and other Oktoberfest themed activities are planned.
Not a golfer? Not a problem! The Oktoberfest party starts at 2PM and the only skill that is required is knowing how to have a good time!
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Main Street Bucksport & WoodenBoat Magazine bring you...
International Maritime Film Festival
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Happening this weekend, you can still purchase your tickets online at the link below.
The International Maritime Film Festival (IMFF) is 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.
The IMFF is a joint venture between Main Street Bucksport (MSB) and WoodenBoat Publications, Inc. (WBPI), in Brooklin, Maine. Bucksport’s state-of-the-art Alamo Theatre will host festival weekend from September 29-October 1, 2017.
Festival organizers are grateful to our sponsors
- Brooklin Boat Yard
- Dave Gelinas
- Bucksport Motor Inn
- Tradewinds Market
- Stevens Waring Yacht Design
- Yachting Solutions
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact
[email protected] for more information.
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North Bucksport United Methodist Church Public Supper
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North Bucksport United Methodist Church Public Buffet Supper
1160 River Road, Bucksport
Saturday, September 30
5:00pm to 6:00pm
$10 per adult 12 +
$4 per child under 12
Chicken w/ gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, salads, rolls & biscuits, desserts
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Letterboxing & Geocaching with GPMCT
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Saturday, Sept. 30 at 10 am
Discover treasures secretly hidden in the woods! Letterboxing and geocaching are ways to explore and navigate in search of hidden "treasure" boxes. Celebrate Great Maine Outdoor Weekend by learning about this year-round family activity and getting a lesson on using a GPS unit and compass! We will venture into the Wildlands in search of letterboxes and geocaches, and there will be a chance to win a prize. Meet at the Popple Grove Children's Area (a short walk in from South Gate parking area on Rte. 1). Bring water bottle and bug repellent, and your own compass or GPS if you have one. All ages.
For more info, 469-6929 or
[email protected]. Sponsored by Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust.
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Wine Tasting at BookStacks
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Wine Tasting at BookStacks
Saturday, September 30
4 to 6 p.m.
Jack Scully of Easterly Wine will return to BookStacks to present the flights and talk about them, and wine in general; answer your questions. Denise Gordon will whip up some of her exquisite munchies to pair with the wines, so it ought to be a super good evening
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Live Music at Verona Wine & Design
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"Jonesville"
6:30 - 9:00 PM.
This will be VWD's last live entertainment in the courtyard for the summer. It may be cooler but they have blankets, heaters, fireplaces AND mulled wine to warm you up! Come hear this fantastic acoustic duo and end the summer with a cozy evening outside.
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All ages are welcome to attend meals
$5.00 per meal
Please make checks payable to RSU 25 Food Service
For reservations please call 469.3632
Please call in advance as soon as you know you are able to attend NO later than 9am the morning of the scheduled meal.
Home cooked meals prepared on site are served with coffee & cold drinks
Meals are served at 11:30am
125 Broadway, Bucksport
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Playing at the Alamo Theatre...
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Wind River
October 6-8, 2017
Crime/Drama/Mystery
107 minutes
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*The Sunday 2pm show will feature open captions
Fri 06 Oct, 6:00 pm
Fri 06 Oct, 8:15 pm
Sat 07 Oct, 6:00 pm
Sat 07 Oct, 8:15 pm
Sun 08 Oct, 2:00 pm*
Sun 08 Oct, 6:00 pm
General Admission $8
Students/Seniors $7
Members $5
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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 current 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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Buck Memorial Library Thanks You!
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On behalf of the Trustees of the
Buck Memorial Library, I am pleased to announce that restoration of the west wall of the library has begun.
This phase of the building restoration has been made possible with donations from people like you and grants from the James and Betty Jacobs Family Charitable Trust for $7,000, the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation for $25,000, the Next Generation Foundation for $89,665, and the Belvedere Historical Preservation Fund of the Maine Community Foundation for $15,000.
The west wall and north chimney restorations will be the last phase of a project that started in 1993. Built in 1887 the library will provide patrons from Bucksport and the surrounding area with services they enjoy and have come to expect for the next 130 years.
Thanks to all.
Larry Wahl
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Buck Memorial Library
Bucksport, Maine
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The Incredible Years program is an evidence-based parenting program. The RSU 25 Adult Education is bringing this FREE program to their location on Mondays 5pm to 7pm from
October 2, 2017 to December 4, 2017.
Participation in the program leads to the short-term goals of school readiness, emotion regulation and social competence. Long-term outcomes seen have been a reduced school drop-out rate, increase in academic achievement, a reduction in conduct disorders and a reduction in substance abuse problems. Family dinner and childcare are provided at each session. Sara Falvey, LCSW will be the instructor. Join us in a safe, non-judgmental environment to get support for your most important job, as a parent!
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Yoga with Naomi
Beginner-Friendly Healing Hatha Yoga
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Tuesdays 4-5PM
Thursdays 1-2PM
*No class on Thursday, November 2nd
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 beginner-friendly, gentle and open to 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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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. And while her business is called, "Peace, fellow mammals," she can talk to any beings, living or passed away, not just mammals!
Peace, fellow mammals!
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Bucksport YMCA Fitness Center Grand Re-Opening
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The Bucksport YMCA will be celebrating the support received by the town council with a grand re-opening of their fitness center on
Monday, October 2nd at 5pm! The Bucksport YMCA is proud to showcase weight room upgrades and features. This grand re-opening will also serve to create awareness in our community that this indoor workout space is available for the low monthly fee of $10.
Please stop in and meet our PM weight room supervisor, take a look at the upgrades and grab a workout if you want! We hope to see you on Monday, October 2nd at 5:00pm!
New weight room hours starting 10/2:
M-F 6AM-7PM
Sat 7AM-Noon
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Wilson Museum
From Tree to Salad Bowl
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Learn how a tree becomes a salad bowl with Mount Desert Island woodworker Danielle Rose Byrd on
Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the Wilson Museum’s Hutchins Education Center. Feel free to bring your lunch and join the Castine Woman’s Club for their monthly lunchtime meeting at noon followed by Danielle’s green woodworking demonstration at 1 p.m. Hand tool techniques will be discussed using examples of both finished and in-process projects. Decoration and design methods will be examined, showing how simple patterns and unconventional tools can be used to produce pleasing results.
The meeting and program are both open to the public and free of charge.
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Taking Action for Health: FREE workshops offered
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Healthy Acadia, in partnership with Blue Hill Memorial Hospital, will offer a free, six-week "Taking Action for Health" workshop series at Emerson Hall, 67 Court Street, Castine. Classes will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 10:00am to 12:30pm beginning
October 4, 2017
and continuing through November 8, 2017. “Taking Action for Health” is Healthy Acadia’s Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, an evidence-based program to help those living with a chronic disease discover new tools for managing their chronic condition and maintain an active and fulfilling life.
Pre-registration is required. Contact Raeann or Gordana at 374-3939 or email
[email protected]
to register or for more information about “Taking Action for Health.”
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Fall Plant and Bake Sale
Saturday October 7, 2017
from 9 am - noon
Main Street, Bucksport across from Community Pharmacy
Bulbs, Perennials, Baked Goods, Books, Crafts, Raffle and more
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Bucksport United Methodist Church Breakfast Buffet
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The Bucksport United Methodist Church, at 71 Franklin Street in Bucksport, will host a Breakfast Buffet on
Saturday, October 14th from 6:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
This All-You-Care-To-Eat meal features many delicious entrees, beverages and homemade baked goods. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children, and $25 for a family of four or more.
For more information, please call the church office at 469-3622 or Ed Petravicz at 469-9979.
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Race day is Sunday, October 15
This is a unique race that the
Purple Iris Foundation and Bodies By Badger created to help support those who have been affected by Pancreatic Cancer. ALL of our proceeds stay in the State of Maine!
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Candlelight Restorative Yoga
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No drop-ins. You must register for this class. Sign up today: Only five spots left!
Or send a check to Yoga with Naomi, 202 Central Street, Bucksport, 04416.
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Join us this October 21st for the ninth 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.
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Join the Main Office of Tourism and DART for a public forum for tourism industry
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Join the Maine Office of Tourism and DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism for a critical discussion and survey of the regional tourism industry in DownEast Acadia.
We need your input to help us improve the region as a tourism destination and work more collaboratively with the diverse businesses, individuals, and organizations supporting the tourism industry.
Tuesday, October 17th
MACHAIS - Sunrise County Economic Council, 7 Ames Way 9am-12pm
ELLSWORTH – Public Library, 20 State Street, 2PM-5PM
Please bring your own laptop or tablet – we will be working online together.
The 3-hour workshop is a public forum for tourism industry, community and market leaders to 1) gain an understanding of the process, 2) complete the survey and 3) discuss key factors that could help the region be a stronger destination.
For more information, please contact Crystal Hitchings at 207-546-3600 or
[email protected]
or Alvion Kimball at 207-902-2240.
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Creating Successful Youth-Adult Partnerships
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The Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN) in partnership with the River Coalition, Wabanaki Public Health, Healthy Acadia and Penobscot Job Corps Center are partnering to host a free workshop that offers adults who work with youth effective tools, resources and strategies for building successful youth-adult partnerships. “Creating Successful Youth/Adult Partnerships” will be held on
Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Penobscot Job Corps Center, 1375 Union St. Bangor
“Creating Successful Youth/Adult Partnerships” will explore the important role of adult advisors in supporting youth wellness, youth empowerment and positive social development. The workshop is designed for a broad range of youth professionals, including student advisors, youth workers, community builders, youth group volunteers, educators and administrators. Participants will learn strategies to recruit and engage youth, build sustainable youth groups, increase commitment and follow-through from students and adults, and employ best practices for promoting youth voice in school and community. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their experiences and to learn about MYAN’s partnership with local community health coalitions to support work with area youth groups and continued commitment to engage and empower youth through Youth Policy Boards and Youth Taking Action groups.
There is no charge to attend the session and lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required.
Register online here
For more information, contact Healthy Acadia 667.7171
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3rd Annual Toursim Symposium
Early Bird Registration before October 1, 2017
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Thursday, November 9th Come network with others in the tourism industry, sample local products, hear news and ideas from top professionals, and celebrate the region's tourism movers and shakers.
(Register before October 1, 2017 and pay only $30.00 - after early bird deadline tickets are $40.00)
This year's event will be held in downtown Bucksport at the Alamo Theatre and the newly opened Lighthouse Arts Center. Discover local businesses new and old, explore the River Walk, and gain inspiration from the energy of this dynamic community.
Our keynote speaker will be Amber Lambke, President and CEO of Maine Grains, an inspiring partner in central Maine's sustainable revitalization. Amber will speak from her unique perspective regarding the ways in which resource-based community development can promote the economy and build community.
Exceptional local producers will provide samples and wares for sale - get a jump start on holiday gift shopping with that special gift made only in DownEast Acadia!
Please also consider joining us on the afternoon and evening of
November 8th for discussions and networking with the Maine Downtown Center - learn about the Main Street Bucksport program and stories from other Maine Downtown communities. Join us for wine, cheese, and conversation - stay overnight and support your local economy!
(Register for the Wednesday evening event before October 1, 2017 and pay only $20.00 - after early bird deadline tickets are $30.00)
For more information, contact:
Crystal Hitchings, DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism - 207-546-3600
Leslie Wombacher, Bucksport Bay Area Chamber - 207-469-6818
Brook Minner, Main Street Bucksport - 207-479-3933
To donate items for the silent auction or swag bag, call 207-546-3600.
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If your organization had a theme song, what would it sound like?
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“Workin’ 9 to 5” by Dolly Parton
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“Shiny Happy People” by R.E.M.
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That creepy “dooooo-doop” sound you hear when Jaws is about to attack
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24/7 Information Center
[52 MAIN STREET]
[BUCKSPORT, ME, 04416]
[TUESDAY - FRIDAY]
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