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BBACC Connects
January 3, 2019
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Last Week's poll results: An overwhelming number of you said you would be asleep before midnight on NYE! Happy New Year! Wishing you prosperity in 2019
Have you advertised in our Visitor's Guide in the past? If interested, find information in this newsletter including the pricing sheet and distribution details.
Take the poll at the bottom of the newsletter.
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Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Invites You to a Business After Hours and Open House in January
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Join us in sharing your business and community thoughts on how to best utilize the new space
After more than 20 years at our previous location at 52 Main Street, in a building provided to us by the Town of Bucksport, the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce was able to find temporary quarters right next door. The Verona Grange was gracious enough to allow us to share their space.
This all took place back in April of this year. Since then, through a series of events, we have a signed purchase and sale agreement to buy the Grange building, the closing to take place in August 2019.
In January we will be launching a capital campaign to raise $110,000 to be used for the purchase and renovation to the building. A Business after Hours and Open House will be held at the Chamber of Commerce building at 54 Main Street on
Monday, January 14, 2018 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Join us in sharing your business and community thoughts, to view our new home, our renovation plans and other campaign details.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
12pm to 1pm
BBACC │54 Main Street │ Bucksport, ME
Bring your brown bag lunch with you!
This Chamber luncheon is sponsored by Private Home Care, Inc. and will focus on
networking! Private Home Care will
have their Multi-Media Coordinator available to answer questions on social media networking and more!
The meeting is open to new, existing & potential members alike.
Expect to get new ideas, discuss how to get the most out of your Membership, plus meet and network with other Chamber Members. Attend this Membership 101 to get to know the staff and get the facts about how we can serve you and your business.
In this Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Membership 101 session you will also learn how to maximize the benefits of your Chamber investment.
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Holiday Window Decorating Contest
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Six entries by local businesses who submitted photos in the Town's "Holiday Window Decorating Contest." have now been posted to the Facebook page. Now it's your turn to decide who wins! Today is the last day to vote!
For every "LIKE" and "SHARE" on each INDIVIDUAL photo that business will receive a point. The business with the most points will win the first place prize, a $100 Visa gift card; the business with the second-most likes and share will win the second place prize, a $50 Visa gift card.
Winners announced January 4, 2018.
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Advertise in our 2019 Visitor's Guide
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It's time to start thinking about Spring already! Advertising in our 2019 Visitor's Guide is coming right up. Wendi and Jenn will be available to answer questions about advertising at our Chamber Luncheon on January 23!
If you have questions about advertising please feel free to contact Wendi, 207.713.7533 or rfbadvertising@gmail.com
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7 Dinners? No Dishes? Here's your chance!
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Winner! WInner! 7 dinners! We are only selling 100 chances so you have a 100 to 1 chance to be the lucky winner! The winner will be drawn as soon as 100 chances are sold so hurry in to BookStacks to get yours. $20 per chance to win and only 100 chances up for grabs. The winner will receive a coupon book with 7 dinner coupons ($175 dollar value) to these local eateries:
- Bucksport House of Pizza
- Carrier's Mainely Lobster
- Crosby's Drive-In
- Harbor View Grille
- The Island Rise & Shine Restaurant
- MacLeod's Restaurant
- Verona Wine and Design
You may also purchase a chance or two at the chamber's new office space at 54 Main street, Bucksport but BookStacks is open more hours
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After School Special at Subway
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Subway, in Bucksport, will be offering an after school special 3 for $18.
Any 3 regular footlong sandwiches for just $18
Monday through Friday
from 3 PM to 8 PM
Limited time offer not valid with any other offer or coupons. You must ask for their special when ordering. Only Valid at Bucksport Subway. Additional charge me apply for extras Plus applicable tax.
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Senior Center Meals & Activities
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Bucksport Senior Center Meals Program
Meals are serves 11:30am at 125 Broadway in Bucksport!
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
Meals are prepared by RSU 25 Food Service Staff
Home cooked meals prepared on site are served with coffee & cold drinks
For reservations please call 469.3632
Please call in advance as soon as you know you are able to attend no later than 9:00am the morning of the scheduled meal.
Mondays:
Aerobics 8-9am
Knitting and Crocheting 9:30-11am
Bone Builders Exercise 1:00-2:30pm
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
Scrabble 12:15-2pm
Bone Builders Exercise 1:00-2:30pm
Thursdays:
Bridge 12:30-4pm
Poker & Scat/31 Cards 5:30-9pm
Fridays:
Aerobics 8-9am
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"The Mule"
January 4-6, 2019
crime/drama/thriller
116 minutes
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Eastwood stars as Earl Stone, a man in his 80s who is broke, alone, and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive. Easy enough, but, unbeknownst to Earl, he's just signed on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. He does well-so well, in fact, that his cargo increases exponentially, and Earl is assigned a handler. But he isn't the only one keeping tabs on Earl; the mysterious new drug mule has also hit the radar of hard-charging DEA agent Colin Bates. And even as his money problems become a thing of the past, Earl's past mistakes start to weigh heavily on him, and it's uncertain if he'll have time to right those wrongs before law enforcement, or the cartel's enforcers, catch up to him.
Fri 04 Jan, 6:00pm
Fri 04 Jan, 8:20pm
Sat 05 Jan, 6:00pm
Sat 05 Jan, 8:20pm
Sun 06 Jan, 2:00pm*
Sun 06 Jan, 6:00pm
*The Sunday matinees will feature OPEN CAPTIONS
General Admission $8
Students/Seniors $7
Members $5
COMING UP NEXT...
"Free Solo": January 11-13
"Tea With Dames": January 18-20
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A History of Bucksport's East Maine Conference Seminary, featuring Wilson Hall
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A slide show on the history of Bucksport's East Maine Conference Seminary, featuring Wilson Hall, will be shown
Friday, January 4 at 4 pm and again on Monday, January 7 at 6:30 pm
at the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce (54 Main Street, Bucksport). Beginning in the mid-1800s, this private school provided a top-notch education to local students as well as students from away. The Bucksport Town Council is deciding at the last council meeting in January whether to demolish Wilson Hall this winter or to replace the roof to save the structure.
Click here for the Facebook Event
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Private Home Care, Inc. is a personal care agency serving in-home clients in the Belfast, Maine and surrounding areas. Our services address health, safety and nutrition needs, as well as individual aspects of care such as personal interests and activities.
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Orland Community Center January Calendar
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So much is offered at the Orland Community Center. Take advantage of all the great classes and activities going on this month.
- Zumba
- Adult Pickleball
- Cycling
- Yoga
- Strength Training
- Adult Volleyball
To learn more please visit Orland Community Center on Facebook or call 207.469.7691
The Orland Fitness Center is open
M-F 5am to 8pm
Sat-Sun 7am to 7pm
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Plan your 2019 Visit at Williams Pond Lodge Today and Save!
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Call NOW to put your 2019 reservation on the book at GREAT savings! 3-nights for $500. . . or a FULL 7-NIGHT WEEK FOR $1000! Call David; (207) 460-6064
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1. Latest IRS video details options to pay balance due tax returns
It’s always best for taxpayers, including businesses and self-employed individuals, to file and pay on time. However, if the tax due can’t be paid at the time of filing, taxpayers should still file and pay as much as possible to avoid penalties and interest and keep any balance due to a minimum.
- A short-term payment plan to pay within 11-120 days.
- A long-term payment plan, also called an installment agreement, to pay the balance due in monthly installment payments.
2. IRS launches Instagram account
As part of a larger mission of helping individual and business taxpayers understand and meet their tax responsibilities, the IRS recently announced its debut on Instagram, adding this platform to its social media portfolio.
The
IRSNews Instagram account will offer taxpayers the latest information on a variety of topics, especially as they face changes for the upcoming 2019 filing season related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
3. Tax reform changes qualified moving expense reimbursements
Generally, members of the U.S. Armed Forces can exclude qualified moving reimbursements if:
- They’re on active duty.
- They move per a military order and incident to a permanent change of station.
- The moving expenses would qualify as a deduction if they didn’t get reimbursement.
Employers may exclude any 2018 reimbursements or payments on behalf of employees for a move that took place before Jan. 1, 2018, and would have been deductible had they been paid before that date.
4. Tax law creates new opportunity zone program
Recent changes in the tax law created qualified opportunity zones to encourage tax-favored investment in distressed communities throughout the country and U.S. territories. Under the new law, investors may be able to defer tax on almost all capital gains they invest after Dec. 31, 2017, through Dec. 31, 2026.
5. Tax reform affects employee achievement awards
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act prohibits certain property as an employee achievement award.
The law allows employers to deduct the cost of certain awards and exclude them from employees’ income.
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Yoga with Naomi
Beginner-Friendly Healing Hatha Yoga
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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.
Free to cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers.
Ellsworth: Tuesdays
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 info@bethwrightcancercenter.org. 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.
Mary Cline has been filling in for me at the Beth Wright Center, and she will continue to teach a Thursday afternoon class (1-2pm) for a few more weeks. Call the Center at 207-664-0339 with any questions about yoga at Beth Wright.
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Stockton Springs Community Library Events
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Free LEGO Club at the Stockton Springs Community Library
The Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) is proud to offer free LEGO programs on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Focus age group is 4 through 10 years old, however children of all ages are welcome to participate in the LEGO Fun!
Duplo and Mega Blocks will be available for younger builders (0 – 3 yrs)
The purpose is to become a creative, engaged, lifelong learner while having fun. The library provides the LEGO bricks and participants provide their imagination and creativity! LEGO creations will be displayed in the library until the following month’s LEGO Club.
Mark your calendars:
January 17, 2019
February 21, 2019
March 21, 2019
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Stockton Springs Community Library Story Time First Saturday of the Month Through April
The Stockton Springs Community Library will host a Story Time on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm through April. The program began on November 3rd and will end on April 6th.
Dates for the Story Time will be
January 5, February 2, March 2, and April 6.
Each story time will include a story and activities. A light lunch will be provided. All are welcome!
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Bucksport Regional Health Center Health Beat
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Bucksport Regional Health Center has new providers! You can view their profiles in the latest newsletter. Also, they wanted to let you know they have Tai Chi and FREE cooking classes coming up. Click the blue buttons for more information.
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Huckleberries Card & Gift Winter Hours
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We've started our Winter Hours. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday.
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Lighthouse Arts Center Upcoming Open House Art
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Lighthouse Arts Center will be open Fridays and Saturdays 10-5 thru January!
Join us on Jan 5 and 12th for Open House Art! 10-4, come in with kiddos and do up to 4 different projects! $5 each child for the whole day- come and go as you wish!!
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Have you advertised in our Visitor's Guide in the past?
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Yes, I plan to again this year. I'll be in touch.
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Yes, but unfortunately it is not in the budget this year.
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No, I am considering it but I have some questions
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Not in the past, but I plan to this year. I'll be in touch.
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[54 MAIN STREET]
[BUCKSPORT, ME, 04416]
[WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY]
[9AM TO 3PM]
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