May 14 Tuesday
The Maine Attorney General is announcing a meeting of the Needs/Grants/Programs/Planning/Collaboration Committee of the Maine Recovery Council, every other Tuesday, from 3pm-5pm, begining February 20th, via Zoom. The Council’s work is to investigate the statewide needs for fighting the opioid crisis in Maine and to plan for distributions throughout the state of certain funds from legal settlements or bankruptcies to address the opioid crisis, including to 1) prevent opioid addiction; 2) prevent and reverse opioid overdoses; and 3) help Maine citizens recover from addiction. The Council is established pursuant to court order and 5 M.R.S.A. s. 203-C. More information is available on the following website: https://www.maine.gov/ag/recovery-council. To subscribe to email notifications of Council meetings, go to: https://www.maine.gov/ag/recovery-council/calendar.shtml.
Link to watch via Zoom: https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/85035364855
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Inviting all mortals for this FREE COMMUNITY EVENT where we explore topics related to death, dying and our eventual end-of-life, with a goal that we'll all expand our relationship with death and end-of-life one conversation at a time.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! During this “die-a-logue” we take strides to normalize conversations about the thing we all have in common - we are all going to die someday. We believe death is a life skill and we’re all a bit rusty so let’s practice these conversations together. Bring your significant other, a friend, your neighbor or your neighbor’s neighbor! All are welcome.
Arrive no later than 5:30pm, grab something to drink if you wish as we mingle until 5:45 then dig into the ice breaker question in smaller, facilitated groups.
At 6:50 we’ll come back together for what we call “last gasps” (insert chuckle) an opportunity to reflect on what story you look forward to sharing that will help “break the ice” after we depart (no pun intended). See you there!
Seating limited - Registration Required.
This event is hosted by the Pre-Dead Social Club, whose MISSION is to cultivate multi-generational communities interested in having compassionate conversations about death, dying and end-of-life, making it a bit easier, less burdensome, and more tenderhearted long before a life-limiting or terminal diagnosis arises
May 15 Wednesday
These Community Salons are held at 6pm on the first & third Wednesdays of each month. They are free & open to all. Come with your thoughts, questions, concerns, & ideas. Network & connect with others who are working to promote equity & justice, creating resiliency within our communities. For the topics and Community Notices please sign up for our bi-monthly newsletter by emailing betterbiddeford@gmail.com.
May 16 Thursday
Stop by to play this fun and challenging classic card game. Players of all levels are welcome. Meets on Thursdays, at 1:00 p.m. in the Rockport Room of the Rockport Library.
May 18 Saturday
The one-day festival will feature two attendance windows (10:00 – 1:30 and 1:30 – 4). Attendees will be able to taste the natural wines and talk with representatives from natural wine producers and importers.
The concept of natural wine aligns with the mission of understanding where our food and beverage comes from, and how to produce products in more responsible ways. This is a unique opportunity to meet and talk with the people who have shaped that movement in America, learning from them first hand, while tasting delicious and very special wines!
MWWF is being organized by Ned Swain and Margot Mazur. Tickets are now on sale at www.mainewildwinefest.com.
May 19 Sunday
3rd annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (DGR). DGR is a fundraising event featuring classic style motorcycles and dressed-up riders. Proceeds go to the Movember Foundation to benefit mens health initiatives from prostate cancer research to suicide awareness.
Riders must register ($50 minimum donation) but spectators are welcome and encouraged to support the ride and/or riders.
Note: Parking on the pier is limited to motorcycles the morning of the event. Parking is available elsewhere in the Old Port area.
Game night, every Sunday in Surry. We play new & old board games, card games, dice games, word games, tile games, team games... bring your favorites! Everyone welcome.
$2/person goes to the community center.
May 20 Monday
The GSTA Advisor Consultation Group is for all GSTA Advisors in the state. Meeting time is the last Monday of every month. This group is a drop-in space for GSTA advisors to come together and share their experiences as advisors, gather resources, ask questions and network.
Register for free at www.outmaine.org or email education@outmaine.org
May 21 Tuesday
This group is a lively and friendly group open to discussing all viewpoints and ideas. Meets on Tuesdays, at 10:00 a.m. in the Marine Room of the Rockport Library.