The Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce exists to promote a healthy business climate through leadership, communication, and education for its member’s in the greater Skowhegan area.
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We would like to welcome
Thomas College
as the newest member to the Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce. Thomas College prepares students for success in their personal and professional lives, and for leadership and service in their communities.
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We would like to welcome
Cigaret Shopper
- Skowhegan as the newest member to the Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce. The Cigaret Shopper is a chain of smoke shops with locations all across Maine. They sell cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, pipes, hookahs, vaporizers, beer and more!
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Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 5:30 P.M. - 7 P.M. Location: Senior Planning Center, Skowhegan
Enjoy networking in a fun and relaxed environment at Business After Hours. Held in a variety of venues throughout the Skowhegan area, these evening receptions are a great place to meet fellow regional professionals.Find more
here
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It is hard to imagine on days like today, that we will be sitting outside on a warm summer night watching a movie with our families. But, in just a few short months the 2nd Annual Summer Movies in Coburn Park series will begin. For those of you who attended an outside movie last year, you know why the thought of this happening again is so exciting. Last summer, from June to August, hundreds of community members gathered weekly
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at Coburn Park where the Skowhegan Chamber of Commerce, Bangor Savings Bank, SCARP and Native tree pottery sponsored free movies for families. Included in the screening were bags of popcorn and water. In addition to the movie and snacks, community organizations participated with free give a ways, activities and information.
In order to make the 2nd Annual Summer Movie Series as successful as the first, we need your help. We are looking for community members, businesses or agencies to sponsor a movie and popcorn for the community. Please let us
know
if you are able to help offer this fun family opportunity.
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We are trying to do a pilot program here in the Skowhegan Area with Junior Achievement. We need your help to make this happen and be successful, will you join us?
Junior Achievement of Maine
is a statewide nonprofit organization with the mission of inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Our volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade programs foster work force readiness skills, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Our goal is to bridge the gap between the academic
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and business communities and help prepare kids for the real-world and a future career. All programs are free to teachers in Maine and taught by community volunteers who weave in their life and work experience to the age appropriate curriculum's that are delivered during the school day. This past academic year, JA impacted more than 12,600 kindergarten-12th grade students across Maine with the help of 500 community volunteers.
You can find more on Junior Achievement of Maine
here
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Find more about the program
here
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We are looking for 15-20 volunteers. Once we get to that number we will be holding and informational session to learn more. If you can commit to a few hours each school year, please let us know here. We look forward to getting the volunteers, and then going and introducing this to the area schools.
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Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting
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Come join us at the Cigaret Shopper located at 338 Madison Avenue in Skowhegan for the grand opening of our newest store on May 5
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from 10-3.
The Ribbon Cutting will be at 10:30 am.
Local artisan Tom from Maniac glass works will be on hand doing glass blowing demonstrations. Hiram and Solomon cigars, who give 20% back to charity, will be running cigar specials buy 3 get 1, buy 10 gets 3, buy a box get 7 deals.
Plus many more in store specials and raffles along with hot dogs and soda
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We offer a large walk-in humidor with a variety of premium cigars along with a cigar lounge to relax and enjoy your selection. A beer cave with a great assortment of ice cold beverages, great pricing on cigarettes with two and three pack special pricing and a wide selection of alternative smoking products.
Be sure to join us for a great day. Find more
here
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The Skowhegan Memorial Day Parade is back again this year at 10 AM on Memorial Day, May 28. The parade is to honor those we have lost during a day of remembrance and will feature local veterans, local legislators and local groups in support of veterans. The parade will be followed by a short ceremony at Skowhegan Veterans Park on Water Street. This is a rain or shine event. Find more and register
here
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Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County (HVSC)
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2018 Annual Dinner and Auction
Saturday, April 14 at 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Only a few tickets left, make sure to get your today. Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County, a volunteer non-profit based in Skowhegan, caring for those with a life-limiting illness, providing support and solace to the grieving, and educating the community. The majority of those we help are not in a financial position to turn elsewhere for assistance. Please contact them for tickets and a donation/sponsorship to this great event. You can also find more
here
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April 15th from 12-2 p.m.
Old Mill Pub Race Car Meet & Greet
Bring the kids and check out the Old Mill Pub sponsored Pro Stock Race Car! Sit in the car, take pictures and meet the driver Kevin Douglass. We'll be grilling up FREE hot dogs for the kids. Don't forget to see Kevin in action (and cheer on the Old Mill Pub!) at the Wiscasset Speedway on Saturday April 21, 2018. Find more
here
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Skowhegan
March 16th – June 7th
Hours are Sunday – Saturday 12:00 – 9:00
All summer long, we hand-select a flavor of the week. When you order a small (two scoop) cone or dish of our weekly flavor special, it’s only $2.89 (while supplies last – price does not include Maine state sales tax). Stay up to date
here
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Onion Sales are back
The world famous Vidalia Onion is recognized as the world's sweetest onion, because of its high sugar content. Contact us today to place your order.
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The weather is finally changing!
We are excited to see everyone Soon!!
We will be opening on April 20th
Stay up to date with us
here
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We encourage you to challenge the phrase "Why doesn't she just leave?" It is victim blaming and like many things, it isn't that simple.
If you or a loved one is experiencing abuse, advocates are always available for support and safety planning at 1-877-890-7788.
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Summer Promotion! Join us for our Summer Shake Up free milkshake giveaway. We have teamed up with the Snack Shack for FREE MILKSHAKES! From May 14th- September 14th any business day (M-F) that reaches 75 degrees we will give away a coupon for a free milkshake. If it hits 85 we will give away two and at 95 we will give three coupons. To enter all you have to do is like our Facebook post on that degree day and a random winner or winners will be chosen. Coupons must be picked up at our store and can only be redeemed at the Snack Shack in Skowhegan. Here's to hoping we give away a lot of Milk shakes! Find more
here
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T-K Fitness Coaching and Training Services
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Live Pro-Am Boxing is back at The Skowhegan Community Center on
April 28th!
Brandon The Cannon Berry makes his return to Skowhegan for the first time in nearly 3 years! Look for other local talent in an action packed night of fights, in what should be the best boxing event to date in the area! Tickets will be $25 general admission, $50 ringside section. Please contact Brandon via Facebook or at Berry's General Store (207-663-4461) for sponsorship details and ticket information. More info will be posted as it comes. Thank you all for the tremendous support.
Find more
here
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It's back!!!! Come in and enjoy some good food!!!!!!! Our full Tavern menu featuring our Kids’ and Adults’ favorites. Home made fries, burgers, wraps and pizza, and so much more, all freshly prepared in our kitchen. Come have fun and come hungry!
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Skowhegan / Kennebec Valley KOA
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We think it’s the perfect time to start planning your next adventure. Come see us.
We know it's really hard to believe with our weather here in Maine today and talk of another storm next week, but as my dad would say, it's just the poor man's fertilizer! Stay calm, camping is coming! Think positive and know we are here to make your reservations!! Find them on Facebook
here
, or online
here
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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Yonder Hill
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They are now taking reservations. The Foss family would like to welcome you to Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Yonderhill, located in Madison (Skowhegan), Maine. This family owned and operated campground sits on 35 acres of wooded land and offers roomy, somewhat private sites. Whether you are looking to pitch a tent, tow your own RV,
rent one of our fully furnished travel trailers
or
rent one of our five unique cabins
, (including a
treehouse cabin
) we have a spot for you. Find more on Facebook
here
or online
here
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Are you looking for a getaway where you can enjoy the outdoors, shopping, great food, the arts and film? The cabins at Silverton are a great alternative to staying at a hotel in town.
Cabins that are quiet, cozy and the perfect retreat!
Book your cabin for an area event, spring fishing trip, guys weekend away!
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Are you turning 65 and don't know where to start?
Are you paying too much for your medications?
Has it been years since you had a review?
RSVP Today - We can answer ALL of your Medicare & Financial questions.
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Get ready for spring with tick-repelling apparel for pets and people at the
Dog Not Gone
Factory Outlet (40 Dane Ave., Skowhegan). The fabric is treated with permethrin, which is insoluble and effective for up to 70 washings.
Dog Not Gone has expanded its tick-repelling products for people to include more products for kids. The outlet has a number of discontinued items selling for $10 each, and all other products are buy one, get one half off.
Hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Somerset Humane Society has been dreaming of things that would help improve the quality of life for the dogs and cats in their care.
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Margaret Chase Smith Library
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Let's Talk About It: Doing Time
Tuesday, April 17, 6 p.m.
Prestigious writers' organization PEN sponsors a contest for writers behind bars to help prisoners retain their dignity and reinvent themselves. Former prison teacher Bell Chevigny selected the best of these submissions from a 25-year period for Doing Time: 25 Years of Prison Writing.
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Skowhegan Free Public Library
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The Skowhegan Free Public Library will hold its annual lawn sale on
May 18 and 19
at the Hastings' barn at 538 Malbons Mills Road. All lawn sale proceeds benefit the library.
They're looking for donations such as toys, furniture, household items, tools, sports equipment, craft materials, puzzles, games, etc.
Please call 207-474-3949 if you would like to donate. Find more
here
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April Programs:
The first is for Mike Taylor, Night Sky Photographer. Mike will share with us his beautiful photos of the night sky, along with teaching us the general principles of night photography. Topics to be covered; in-the-field composition, lighting, camera settings, troubleshooting and the features of the night sky, as well as the necessary post-processing techniques. Mike's program will be held
April 9th
, at 6pm. Free Admission.
The second is a program called Lessons from Avian Haven Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center. Laura Suomi-Lecker, an educator and outreach coordinator with Avian Haven, will talk about how Avian Haven was able to help injured eagles, owls, hawks, loons and other songbirds, and what you can do locally. The program will be held on Monday,
April 23
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at 6:30. This is a free program.
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The following schedule is good for
Friday April 13th to Thursday April 19th
Please note that we are open all week during school vacation!
Rampage (PG-13)
Friday-Thursday Night at 6:45
Saturday-Thursday Matinees at 12:45 and 3:45
Blockers (R)
Friday-Thursday Night at 7:00
Saturday-Thursday Matinees at 1:00 and 4:00
A Quiet Place (PG-13)
Friday-Thursday Night at 7:15
Saturday-Thursday Matinees at 1:15 and 4:15
Help
An opportunity has presented itself to (possibly) be on an epsiode of a TV show shown nationwide and we need your help! We are looking for any "ghostly" encounters that you may have had at the Strand Cinema. We're looking for rumors, folklore, and stories that may have some history behind them. Please feel free to message us on Facebook or send us an email
here
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Thank you in advance!
Please visit our website
here,
or Facebook
here.
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Lake George Regional Park
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This summer Lake George Regional Park will offer a new park concession stand featuring ice cream.
They'll also be inviting food trucks to the East Side some days to satisfy visitors' beachside and post-Pinnacle-hike cravings. Watch their emails, Facebook posts, and signage on Route 2 that indicates, "Food Truck Today!"
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Skowpendous Family Fun Night
- April 20th
Join us for the14th Annual Skowpendous Family Fun Night on April 20th from 5-7:30. Free admission and activities include climbing wall,children's crafts and games, wood fired pizza, give a ways and so much more.
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Community Heroes
Tuesday, April 17
at 10:30 AM - 12 PM
Join us to read with a police officer, explore community emergency vehicles and meet your local heroes. Find more
here
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Interactive Improvisational Theater
April 13th
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Monday, April 23, 1 p.m.
Madison Junior High School
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Every year, 4,300 underage youth die in the U.S. as a result of alcohol use. Research shows that the more young people are exposed to alcohol marketing, the more likely they are to start drinking or, if already drinking, to drink more.
Join Somerset Public Health for this important discussion. Open to parents, students, and the community. Find more
here
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Community Information & Dates to Remember
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Pardon the Innovation: An Entrepreneur Spotlight
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Tuesday, April 17, 2018 5:00-8:00pm
Thomas College, Spann Commons Summit Room
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Drug Take Back Community Event
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Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Multiple locations (see below)
Help reduce the risk of substance misuse by safely and anonymously dropping off unused or expired medications.
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Locations:
Skowhegan Police Department
Somerset County Sheriff's Office
Somerset County Sheriff's Office-Madison Division
Somerset County Sheriff's Office-Jackman Division
Redington-Fairview General Hospital
Fairfield Police Department
Pittsfield Police Department
Maine State Police, Troop C Barracks
Accepted items: prescriptions, samples, OTC meds, vitamins, medications for pets, lotions, ointments, liquids in leak-proof containers.
Not accepted: needles and other sharps, bloody or infectious waste, medication from businesses and clinics, hydrogen peroxide, aerosol cans, inhalers.
Organized by Somerset Public Health and the Maine Sheriffs' Association. Find more
here
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Slow Money Maine on the Road
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Wednesday, May 2, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
KVCC, Alfond Campus, 677 Skowhegan Rd., Hinckley
Slow Money Maine connects investors with local agriculture in the state.
For entrepreneurs, funders, mentors, and interested community members. This event will include networking, guided discussions, and an early lunch followed by tours of local food producers.
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Cornville 10 mile Yard Sale
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35th Annual 10 plus mile yard sale expanding from the West Ridge Road in Cornville from Route 150, to the Malbon Mills road in Skowhegan to Route 2 and beyond. This includes lots of side roads along the way.
Saturday and Sunday May 19th and 20th 8-5 RAIN OR SHINE!!!!
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May 21
Join us for an introduction to timber framing. Learn a basic knowledge of timber frame joinery, care and use of hand tools and sharpening methods while you learn to build and raise a timber frame pergola. Students will lay out joints on timbers, cut, and shape joints using saws, and learn rule of thumb techniques for joinery.
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Jun 8, 2018 - Jun 10, 2018
We’re thrilled that the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (IF&W) selected Skowhegan to host the 2018 Moose Permit Lottery!
On June 9, the lottery will come to the historic Skowhegan Fairgrounds—a fitting tribute to the fair’s 200th anniversary and a fantastic kickoff to the summer tourism season. Find more
here
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June 24
Come enjoy an afternoon filled with samples from some of Maine's local cheesemakers, bread makers, and one of Skowhegan's local breweries, Bigelow Brewing Company.
Demonstrations of bread making will be going on throughout the day as well as special cheese and beer pairings! Cheese, bread, and beer will all be available for purchase. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how your local cheese and bread are made.
Find more here
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Has your business or organization recently been recognized with awards in your industry? Do you have any organizational milestones that your business is approaching? Are there major company announcements you have that you'd like to share with us!
Member Events & Announcements
Do you have events and announcements you want to share with the membership and community?
Just click the picture and email us the information.
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