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Happy Fall! We hope you have a month full of leaf-peeping, apple-picking, pumpkin carving, cider-donut eating, and corn-maze wandering to look forward to. If you're looking for more, this month's e-news is full of awesome events and exciting updates, from salvaging the extra harvest to fun at the fair to the latest HOMES magazine. Check it out!
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Looking to live up fall in Maine with some leaf peeping and apple picking? If you're planning some fun for the whole family this fall, we have some resources to help you.
Here is a handy list of 10 short hikes with big views so you can take in your fill of foliage. And for those of you who are orchard-bound,
here is a list of low-spray and organic pick-your-own orchards around the state.
Prefer drinking in the taste of apples? How about a tour of the state's craft cider houses. Learn more here. Enjoy being out-and-about this fall!
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Three months left to use your 2017 SunriseGuide!
We get it. You tucked your SunriseGuide someplace for easy access, and despite best intentions, you forgot to pull it out as much as you'd like. (Or maybe your forgot to save the icon for your mobile version to your home screen? Here's a reminder on how to do so.) Well, we're here with a friendly reminder that now's a great time to use those 2017 coupons!
Your 2017 SunriseGuide is full of gems in every section. Here are a few favorites (out of many!):
Want more coupon reminders like this list?
Sign up here for quick, friendly weekly emails highlighting 2-3 businesses in your SunriseGuide.
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The fall/winter issue of
Green & Healthy Maine HOMES is here-
and it's electric!
The fall/winter edition of the
Green & Healthy Maine Homes
magazine is now available. A resource for Mainers interested in creating healthy, efficient and sustainable home environments, our goal is to inspire higher performing Maine homes that are as healthy for the people who live in them as they are for the planet. This issue is not to be missed - it includes a special section about driving electric in Maine, a piece on just how much that green home might be worth, the latest in hot water heat pumps, ventilating air-tight homes, and more.
Find Green & Healthy Maine Homes at a newsstands statewide
. And if you'd like to be kept in the loop about the latest news & events, be sure to
like Green & Healthy Maine Homes
on Facebook.
Subscribe today
and never miss an issue!
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The First Annual Maine Gleaning Week
From October 7th-16th, a collaborative of farm surplus rescue efforts will gather crops from Maine's fields and will engage communities with our local food systems. Sponsored by the
Maine Gleaning Network, the week will offer various surplus food collection activities (plus cider-pressing parties!) across the state, social and educational opportunities, and a screening of
"WASTED! The story of Food Waste" at the Portland Public Library on World Food Day, October 16th. Find out more
here.
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Cap off fair season in Fryeburg this week
Agricultural fairs are a mainstay of summer and fall in Maine, and the Fryeburg fair helps the season go out with a bang. From
October 1 - October 8, enjoy traditional Fair highlights including horse and ox pulling, draft horse tandem hitches up to eight, calf and pig scrambles, cooking contests, flower shows, exhibition halls of crafts, handiwork, photos, art, forest and wood products, delicious local food and more!
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Now scheduling fall fundraisers
Do you know a school group, sports team or faith group that is looking for a unique, profitable, locally-supporting fundraiser this fall? SunriseGuide Fundraisers produce high returns AND provide a valuable Maine-made product that you and your supporters can feel good about. We can help you raise money for a non-profit, Class of '18, sports team, arts group, Project Graduation, booster club, environmental club, special trip, projects, and more! There are no funds required upfront and your group earns up to $10 on each book sold! Learn more here.
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SunriseGuide Partner News
Lacava is celebrating their 10th anniversary this month.
Last but not least this Birthday Month -
In other news, a new "grab n' go" café at
Frontier is now open.
a new location in Cape Elizabeth.
Phew, that's a whole lot of good! Congratulations to all!
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Sustainable Living Events
This list is just a sampling of the many events happening around Maine. Please visit the
Local Events section of our website for even more events.
10/1-10/8, 7am-9pm, Fryeburg Fairgrounds, Fryeburg
10/4, 11:30am-2:30pm, SMCC Brunswick Campus, Brunswick
Slow Money Maine Gathering
10/4, 1-4pm, Christ Church, Gardiner
E2Tech Full Moon Harvest networking reception
10/5, 4:30-7pm, Little River Flower Farm, Buxton
Fall Wellness Expo
10/7-10/8, 10am-6pm, The Maine Mall, South Portland
First Annual Maine Gleaning Week
10/7-10/16, various actions and events across the state
"Knowledge is power: Solar incentives for land conservation"
10/10, 5:30-7:30pm, Maine Audubon, Falmouth
Portland Greendrinks
10/10, 5:30-7:30pm, Location TBA
Portland Buy Local Indie Biz Awards
10/12, 6-9pm, Portland House of Music & Events, Portland
Maine Craft Weekend
10/14-10/15, various times and locations throughout the state
Portland Tool Library cider making party, open house & harvest swap
10/14, 10am-3pm, The Resilience Hub, Portland
Wolfe's Neck Farm Fall Festival
10/14, 10am-3pm, Wolfe's Neck Farm, Freeport
ReWilding: wildlife-friendly backyards
10/17, 6-8pm, Scarborough High School, Scarborough
GrowSmart Maine Annual Summit
10/18, 8am-5pm, Dana Warp Mill & various locations around Westbrook
E2Tech: The Future of Fossil Fuels
10/19, 7:15am-12pm, Maple Hill Farm Inn & Conference Center, Hallowell
NRCM Conservation Leadership Awards
10/19, 5:30-7:30pm, Maine Maritime Museum, Bath
"Stock your herbal medicine cabinet"
10/26, 6:30-8pm, Scarborough High School, Scarborough
Guided "Forest Bathing" walk
10/28, 1-4pm, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Trust, Wells
Witches' Ball at the Stone Barn
10/28, 9am-7pm, St. Joseph's College, Standish
For a complete list of events, please visit the
Local Events section on our website.
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Save the date
Mark your calendars for these upcoming sustainable living events!
11/11-11/12, 10am-6pm, Cross Insurance Center, Bangor
11/16, 7am-6pm, USM Abromson Center, Portland
Have an event we can help you promote? Please email us the info.
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