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Step Up to the Plate Awards

2009-10-01T15:38:59.000Z

When: Sat Oct 24, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Saturday, October 24th, 7:30pm-11pm at SPACE Gallery Give Portland-area youth the recognition they deserve at the League of Young Voters Education Fund's second biennial "Step Up to the Plate" awards! This year's theme, "Doing More With Less," focuses on young people who are able to successfully overcome the recession by finding creative ways to sustain positive community ventures. The evening includes a silent auction, hors d'oeuvres, award presentations, live music and guest speaker Billy Wimsatt. Please go to the website to make nominations and vote for the winners!

Pecha Kucha

2009-10-01T15:43:06.000Z

When: Thu Oct 8, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 6:00pm to 9:00pm Space Gallery, 538 Congress St, Portland Greater Portland & Casco Bay Pecha Kucha (peh-chak-cha) Night is an opportunity for creative people of all stripes to present their work. A diverse group of 10 individuals will each give us a 6 minute and 40 second presentation of their creative ideas and works on Thursday, October 8 at SPACE Alternative Arts Venue in Portland, ME.

Kindle: Northern New England Bioneers

2009-09-08T21:46:20.000Z

When: Fri Oct 16, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Kindle: Northern New England Bioneers will be held in the Arts District of Portland, Maine, October 16th, 17th 2009. Kindle is a beacon of hope as we illuminate the work of change agents and thought provocateurs who are ready to share ideas and strategies that inform and inspire positive change. We will coursing in and out of social institutions as the cultural corridor comes alive for two remarkable days. Kindle will host the live satellite downlink of the 20th Annual Bioneers Conference in California, Workshops with regional gurus, musical performances, and one of a kind surprises.

Common Ground Fair

2009-09-08T21:45:14.000Z

When: Fri Sep 25, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: September 25, 26, & 27, 2009, Unity Hundreds of vendors, exhibitors and demonstrators, more than 1,000 volunteers, and tens of thousands of fairgoers will gather to share knowledge about and celebrate sustainable living.

Wonder of Woods Fair

2009-07-27T13:48:46.000Z

When: Sat Sep 19, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Saturday, Sept. 19 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sullivan Gym University of Southern Maine This free, family-friendly event features performances by the Great Maine Lumberjack Show, an extensive program for children, many workshops and exhibits, and much more.

Waterville Green Living Expo

2009-07-27T13:46:15.000Z

When: Sat Aug 22, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Green Living Expo: Wednesday, August 5th,12-5PM in the old CVS building, during the 17th Annual Taste of Greater Waterville. Vendors representing a variety of sustainability topics will educate public. FMI http://tinyurl.com/mmwb4a

Portland Green Streets Day

2009-07-27T13:42:52.000Z

When: Fri Jul 31, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Friday, July 31, all day, Portland Celebrate alternative transportation, Wear green. Sign up for prizes! http://portlandgreenstreets.org/

Portland Town Hall Meeting on Clean Energy

2009-07-16T14:16:26.000Z

When: Wed Jul 22, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: This event is planned to start at 6:00 pm on Jul 22, 2009 at Portland City Hall, State of Maine Room. Check out what's new with Clean Energy legislation!

21st Annual Maine Bike Rally

2009-06-26T15:12:22.000Z

When: Fri Jul 10, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: July 10 - 12, 745 Main St, Fryeburg, Maine

Portland Greendrinks @ Sebago Brewery

2009-06-26T15:11:26.000Z

When: Tue Jul 14, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: July 14th Come join the folks of Maine Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts at the Sebago Brewery in Gorham at 48 Sanford Drive in the lovely Gorham Industrial Park. Stay tuned for details on organized bike rides and other transportation options out to the event.

Buy Local Member Mixers

2009-06-26T15:10:58.000Z

When: Wed Jul 8, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: July 8th Come unwind and celebrate with other Buy Local members and indie biz enthusiasts, plus get updates on the latest happenings in the Buy Local scene! – Check the Buy Local site for details.

Jelly @ Space Gallery

2009-06-26T15:10:37.000Z

When: Tue Jul 7, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Do you work from home or just need to escape your office? Preserve your sanity at Jelly, a day of casual co-working that happens in homes, studios, and community spaces throughout the world, and now at SPACE Gallery. Join freelancers of all flavors for a day of work in a relaxed, environment charged with creativity, WiFi, and coffee. Whether you could use a change of scenery, or someone new to talk to at lunch, Jelly will sweeten your routine! Bring your own laptop, and please RSVP to Christina: christina@space538.org. 10am - 4pm, free.

Sierra Leones Refugee All Stars

2009-06-26T15:10:16.000Z

When: Sun Jun 28, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: June 28th Get yourself to Port City Music Hall for the Sierra Leones Refugee All Stars, as they spread their message of peace and love in a "can't-help-but-dance" show that fans from any musical background will dig. With a vibrant fusion of traditional West African music, roots reggae and rhythmic traditional folk, Sierra Leones Refugee All Stars craft music that will have you getting down all night for an awesome cause.

Dominican Republic Art Show

2009-06-08T19:55:43.000Z

When: Fri Jun 12, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Friday, June 12, 6:00pm - 9:00pm The Meg Perry Center 644 Congress Street, Portland, ME Partners in Rural Health in the Dominican Republic is hosting a fundraiser to purchase necessary medications that will be brought to patients seen at the clinics in the D.R. They will be selling affordable photos and art from the Dominican Republic, and Dominican coffee. They will also host speakers who will share their cross-cultural experiences from the health clinics.

Restorative Justice: A Successful Maine Model

2009-05-26T16:57:35.000Z

When: Sat Jun 6, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: St. Pius X Church Hall 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME Saturday, June 6; 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Learn about an alternative approach to criminal justice that works, which seeks healing and restoration through discipline rather than punishment. Restorative Justice is an answer to failed rehabilitation. recidivism, overcrowded prisons, soaring costs, and shortage of funds. FMI 297 286-9747.

9th Annual Maine Downtown Conference

2009-05-26T16:56:01.000Z

When: Fri Jun 5, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Historic downtown Rockland, ME Friday, June 5; 8am-6pm Downtowns Matter! is the theme featuring national and statewide experts in Organization, Design, Promotion and Economic Restructuring. Keynote presentation by national retail marketing guru Rick Segel. FMI 622-6345

National Trail Days Celebration

2009-05-26T16:54:18.000Z

When: Tue Jun 2, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Tuesday, June 2, 2009; 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunrise Trail Coalition 91 Bennoch Rd. Orono, ME Sunrise Trail Coalition will host a National Trails Day Celebration at Station 98 in Machias. Meet at the west end of the Machias dike on Route 1 and parade thru town to picnic and music at the Whitney's Tool Shed. FMI 207 866 4520

Invasive Insect Threats to Our Trees and Forests

2009-05-26T16:52:55.000Z

When: Tue Jun 2, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: “Leave your firewood at home!”—that’s the message from the State Entomologist to people planning to come to Maine. It is also a message that Maine residents should take to heart. Do you know why? Learn how to recognize some of the invasive insects that can hide in firewood and find out what you can do to help combat these destructive forest pests. University of Maine, Orono Nutting Room 100 Orono, ME FMI (207) 287-3147

Free Sailing & Open House at SailMaine

2009-05-26T16:51:34.000Z

When: Sun May 31, 2009

Where: SailMaine
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Sunday, May 31; 11 am - 3 pm 58 Fore Street Portland, ME Free Sailing & Open House at SailMaine on Portland's waterfront. Free sailboat rides in Portland Harbor, shore-side boat rigging, and knot tying demonstrations are among the fun activities. Adults, teens and kids (age 8 & up) are welcome. 207-650-2085.

entreverge

2009-05-26T16:42:27.000Z

When: Thu Jun 25, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Port City Music Hall Portland, Maine 1:30pm-6:30pm The inaugural entreverge Awards, a collaborative project led by PROPEL in partnership with the Portland Regional Chamber and numerous local businesses, business groups, non-profits, and social networks, will accelerate economic growth by connecting entrepreneurs and business innovators with resources and relationships within Portland’s local business community. FMI Call Portland Regional Chamber 207-772-2811

Rachel Carson's Birthday Celebration:

2009-05-18T13:58:33.000Z

When: Wed May 27, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Wednesday, May 27; 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm How far has ocean science come since the 1950's? Dr. Benjamin Twining will provide an overview of ocean science since Rachel Carson published "The Sea Around Us." Curtis Memorial Library 23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, ME FMI 207-725-5242, ext. 215

Boys to Men Conference

2009-05-18T13:56:48.000Z

When: Thu May 21, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Thursday, May 21; 7:30am-3:15pm 9th Annual Boys to Men Conference Preventing Substance Abuse & Promoting Wellness With a keynote from Dennis Embry of the Paxis Institute and a key note youth performance by Project AWARE USM Abrohmson Center & Sullivan Gym Bedford St. Portland, ME FMI http://www.boysconference.org/ OR (20)774-9994

Early Carvers of Coastal Maine's Gravestones

2009-05-18T13:54:49.000Z

When: Thu May 21, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Thursday, May 21; 7:00 pm A talk by the author of "From Slate to Marble: Gravestone Carving Traditions in Eastern Massachusetts, 1770-1870" about carvers who worked in coastal Maine. Patten Free Library 33 Summer Street Bath, ME FMI 207 443-5141

Tuesday Talk: Beekeeping 101

2009-05-18T13:53:13.000Z

When: Tue May 19, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Tuesday, May 19; 12:00pm - 1:00pm Clay and Magy King will cover the basics of tending a hive and strategies for attracting bees to the garden. Perfect for those interested in backyard beekeeping, or who just want to learn more about these gentle creatures. Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Road Camden, ME FMI 207-236-2239

An Architectural History of Maine Lighthouses

2009-05-18T13:51:56.000Z

When: Mon May 18, 2009

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Enjoy this evening lecture exploring the architecture of Maine Lighthouses as presented by Amy Cole Ives. Yarmouth American Legion Hall (Log Cabin) 196 Main St Yarmouth, ME FMI 207-846-6259