Community Calendar

Downeast Trout Unlimited invites members, supporters and the public community to join us for an evening filled with holiday cheer in collaboration with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing at the Moore Community Center in Ellsworth on Wednesday December 10. With activities scheduled from 5 to 8pm Reel in the Cheer offers something for everyone and will be a great way to celebrate the joy of the holiday season.

A potluck begins at 5pm, followed by a talk at 6pm with Maine Guide Carroll Ware. Ware holds 53 world fly-fishing records and in 2021 was the first fisherman inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame. In 2020 Carroll received the MDIFW Wiggie Robinson Legendary Maine Guide Award. He will share his world-wide adventures and sign books. There will be table with books and gear for sale, children's activities and two raffles that will be drawn at 7:30pm.

Our current raffle to benefit conservation projects and Trout Camp features three prizes: an antique 1935 Montague Sunbeam Bamboo fly rod-3 piece 8 1/2 “ in excellent condition, a $250 LL Bean Gift Certificate, or a 2 Box Set of flies tied by DETU members. Tickets are available in advance or on the night of our Holiday Gathering. We will also have a 50/50 raffle. Both raffles will be drawn at 7:30pm.

Downeast Trout Unlimited swag- hats, pins, and earrings, will also be available. Reel in the Cheer is a free family friendly event, but please RSVP to tpackie@gmail.com to help us plan. As a reminder there will be NO monthly DETU meetings in November or December.

PHWFF is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitiation of disabled active and veteran military through fly fishing activities, education, and outings. Contact Project Lead Mike Manning at mike.manning@projecthealingwaters.oorg for more information. If you would like to like to support PHWFF’s mission or learn more about Project Healing Waters, visit their website at https://projecthealingwaters.org/.

Downeast Trout Unlimited (DETU) is dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring Maine's cold water fisheries and their watersheds. Donations may be mailed to Downeast Trout Unlimited, c/o Arthur Benson, Treasurer; 32 Cottage Way Hampden ME 04444. For more information visit https://www.downeasttu.org/ or Downeast TU on Facebook

Join us for the Chamber's largest fundraiser!

Donate a basket of at least $50 in value to be raffled off to the lucky winner. Or buy tickets for a chance to win!

Winners chosen at random and do not need to be present to win.

November 11 - December 13

Tuesday-Friday 9-4:30pm

with two Saturdays Dec. 6 and 13, 10-1pm

Tickets

$1 each, 3/$2, or 10/$5

drawing held on Dec. 13

Join us in practicing gratitude this holiday season! Show kindness and gratitude in big and small ways in the community to be entered into a drawing for a Falmouth Memorial Library bookbag! Here's how it works: Pick up a Gratitude Challenge booklet at the library. Fill out your name and phone number, and use the inspiration ideas in the middle to show gratitude around your community. Return the booklet to the Falmouth Memorial Library by December 30. We will draw a winner on January 2 and contact them to pick up a free library bookbag!

Join the Lewiston Public Library for Baby Sensory Playtime in the Children’s Department every Thursday* morning from 10am to 12pm, starting September 5th, 2024.
*(The Library will be closed on Thursday, 11/27 in observance of Thanksgiving & on Thursday, 12/25 in observance of Christmas)

Drop-in and join us for Baby Sensory Playtime! Babies and their caregivers will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of sensory toys and socialize with other families with young children.

Playtime with sensory toys contributes to a baby’s cognitive development, fine motor skills, social and emotional development, creativity, and language development.

Recommended for babies ages birth-18 months and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. This program is free, open to the public and no registration is required.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street and Lisbon St.

More information on Children’s programs is available by contacting the Lewiston Public Library at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.

A weekly gathering of friends, coffee, and games, for patrons 55 and up. Don't forget to ask for your FREE cup of drip coffee or tea. A part of our Community Thursday programming.

Portland--Come Light The World!
Have you ever bought a goat from a vending machine? How about warm clothing for a child, groceries for a family, or job training for the underemployed?

This year Portland will have that chance. From November 20 to December 10 visitors at The Maine Mall can purchase essential items like from The Light the World Giving Machine to help those in need in Maine and throughout the world.

The nonprofits featured in the South Portland Giving Machines include: Catholic Charities; Furniture Friends; Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine; Ronald McDonald House Charities Maine and Through These Doors.

Celebrate the season with a festive holiday lunch filled with joy, music, and community spirit!

Pianist Chiaru will perform Christmas and other tunes on the lounge stage piano.

It’s the perfect way to add a touch of sparkle—and a little joie de vivre—to your holiday season.

Meat pie and all the fixings!

Sponsor: TV5 Monde

La Rencontre aka “The Gathering”
Diverse cultures, performing arts, and languages come together at the Franco Center during La Rencontre. In Franco culture, big celebratory meals included live music provided by members of the family and their neighbors. Many families made sure their kids each learned to play an instrument in order to entertain at such gatherings — and so, accordingly, the Franco Center invites local musicians and entertainers to provide live music for its guests. Tickets are not sold at the door and must be purchased by noon on the Thursday before the event.Event sponsor is Champoux Insurance.

The price is $17 per person and includes lunch and entertainment. The event is usually held quarterly on the second Thursday of the month, but special situations arise and so please check our social media and event calendar. Doors open at 10 a.m. Entertainment and lunch (not always in that order) follow an hour of socializing. La Rencontre usually is completed between 1 to 1:30 p.m.

Guests will enjoy the freshest Allagash White while walking through our world-class brewery. If you're looking for a more in-depth experience with more info on our wild and sour barrel room and coolship program, check out our Signature Tour & Tasting.

The highlights:
16 oz of beer (or N/A option)
30 minutes
$18 before tax/fees
21+

Please read on before booking:

Tour-goers must be 21 or older. Infant-wearing is welcome - the tour path through our manufacturing plant is not suitable for young children or strollers.

Guests who are not drinking beer can purchase a Designated Driver ticket and will have a choice of NA beverage.

Dogs are not allowed on this manufacturing plant tour.

Drop-in Mahjongg game (every week when enough players rsvp and library is open).
All levels of experience welcome (beginners given instruction).
We play Asian/Chinese style (easier to learn than American mahjong & no need to purchase annual card).
We have multiple sets of tiles, so can accommodate extra players.
RSVP: text/call [207-572-2414](tel:207-572-2414) to confirm group is meeting on any given date. Or take a chance and drop-in (same time as Library's boardgame event so other games can be played).

This presentation and discussion, hosted by the Maine Public Health Association (MPHA), AARP Maine, and the Rockland Public Library, will share information about non-partisan state and federal advocacy efforts and how people can get involved in their communities to promote health. From healthcare and education to infrastructure and the environment, decisions made in Washington, D.C. and Augusta shape the health of communities in Maine. Together, we will explore the basics of civic engagement, explain how federal and state policies affect Maine communities, and share ways you can stay informed and involved. We also want to hear from you about your community health priorities. Whether you're new to advocacy or just want to better understand how government decisions impact our state, we hope you will join us for this discussion.

This event is free and open to the public.

If you have questions, please email info@mainepublichealth.org.