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Greetings Heather,
Hello and happy February! With the days getting longer, it's a great time to get out there and enjoy all winter has to offer. In this newsletter, your library card checks out more than just books and adaptive programs make winter sports accessible for athletes of all abilities. Plus workshops, webinars, festivals and more to add to your calendar!
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Borrow more than books at Maine public libraries | Check out anything from musical instruments to museum passes from Maine's Libraries of Things. All you need is a library card. | | | |
Finding community in adaptive winter sports | Maine is rich in adaptive winter sports programs, from Alpine and Nordic skiing, to snowboarding, snowshoeing and more. “It has only been in the past few decades that these sports have been accessible to all," says Amy Bannon at Maine Adaptive. | | | |
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Tickets now available! Grab yours today and save $5 each.
Get inspired to create your green and healthy dream home at the Green Home + Energy Show, Saturday, April 6th in South Portland!
From solar power to heat pumps, air quality to air sealing, and electric vehicles to green home goods, you’ll find endless inspiration—whether you are looking to build, buy or enhance an existing property.
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2024 ticket beneficiary
Proceeds benefit Wild Seed Project, a nonprofit organization which builds awareness of the vital importance of native plants and provides all people with the tools to restore biodiversity in their own communities. Their programs include seed stewardship, educational resources, school programs, applied ecology and publications.
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Luxurious DIY baths and soaks
These DIY bath additions that will bring your relaxation time to the next level. Relieve tension, soothe aching joints, stimulate circulation, or chase away a cold.
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Celebrate Maine with artisanal chocolate
These talented confectioners craft chocolates that celebrate Maine flavors and use ingredients in creative, delectable ways.
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Valentine's Day is coming up, and there's never a better time to remind your friends and family how much you love them!
Discover thoughtful, local and sustainable gifts with our Gift Guide. Whether you’re shopping for your Valentine, a birthday, special occasion, or just because…, you’ll be sure to find something special.
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Visit our website for details and a calendar view of these events.
Do you have an event to share? Please submit it via our website form.
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Greendrinks Sipping Beers at Slipping Gears • Bangor Greendrinks
Tuesday, February 13 • Bangor
Portland Greendrinks x Equality Community Center
Tuesday, February 13 • Portland
Community Dinner & Contra Dance • Alan Day Community Garden, Fare Share Food Coop, and Western Foothills Land Trust
Friday, February 16 • Norway
14th Annual Snowshoe Festival • Western Foothills Land Trust
Saturday, February 17 • Norway
Winter Tracking Workshop with Kirk Gentalen • Merryspring Nature Center and Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Saturday, February 17 • Camden
Sowing and Growing Vegetables and Herbs • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Wednesday, February 21 & 28 • Virtual
Belfast Ice Festival & State of Maine Ice Carving Championship
Friday-Sunday February 23-25 • Belfast
Tales of Rivers & Trails with Doug Dunlap • NRCM
Saturday, March 2 • Farmington
State House Action Day • NRCM
Tuesday, March 5 • Augusta
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