Upcoming Other in Maine http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8158 Take the time to take the mystery out of "major gift" fundraising. Are you concerned about diminishing funding from foundations, corporations and the government? Did you know that more than 75% of all philanthropic contributions come from individuals, not from grantors? Come to this half-day SkillBuilder to learn how to make the most out of limited staff time by focusing on the identification and cultivation of major donors, including specific donor communications strategies you can implement the next day. $50/MANP Members, $100 MANP non-members. Event is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8158 44.805180 -68.773781 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7853 Dr. Abe Miller-Rushing will discuss how climate change is affecting us right here where we live. He will talk about what is changing, what isn't changing, what is being done about it, and how you can help. All programs are held on the Schoodic Education and Research Center campus on Schoodic Peninsula, at Moore Auditorium. Free and open to the public; donations welcome at the door. For info email info@sercinstitute.org or call (207) 288-1310. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7853 44.329895 -68.177292 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7751 It's National Adoption Weekend in Biddeford and PetSmart Charities will sponsor a local National Adoption Event at the PetSmart store, 208 Mariner Way in Biddeford Crossing. The Mobile Adoption Team will visit with adoptable dogs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Adoptable cats will also be at the store. Adoption counselors will be available in the store beforehand on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. and, Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. For more info call the Animal Welfare Society at (207) 985-3244 or PetSmart at (207) 283-6546. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7751 43.492584 -70.453384 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8231 LHS Music will hold a community fundraiser sale on Saturday, February 11th to benefit a spring performance trip for the Band, Chorus and Orchestra. Name-brand,warrantied, Consumer Digest award-winning mattresses will be sold at wholesale prices starting at $199; bake sale items also available. Event is in the Lewiston High School Cafeteria. Event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8231 44.098396 -70.218567 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#5391 Annual Ice Harvest at Curran Homestead. The event will offer a hands-on learning experience for the whole family in the cutting of ice blocks from nearby Field's Pond with authentic tools and equipment as the Currans and many others traditionally did for year-round food refrigeration, especially milk produced on the farm. Admission is free. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#5391 44.738037 -68.732597 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7956 Roll the dice with Momentum! Bus tour to Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT. Proceeds benefit Team Momentum North in the Maine Special Olympics. Tickets are $45 per person (includes your ride, $15 meal at the casino, and $15 bet ticket). Cyr Bus Line departs Momentum at 28 Gilman Plaza, Bangor, at 7 a,m., and leaves the casino at 6:30 p.m. for the return trip. Purchase your ticket by calling Michael at (207) 907-4501 or (203) 465-8636. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7956 44.831856 -68.758339 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8069 Dinner and then a ghost hunt through a three story building to investigate long-time and recent reports of visual and auditory manifestations of possible paranormal activity. The Midnight Explore invites guests to participate in actual evidence collection activities. A portion of the proceeds generated by the event will go to benefit the Pemaquid Watershed Assn. $45, inclusive, by reservation only. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8069 44.033112 -69.532692 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8128 The Portland Public Library will host "Facebook for Seniors, a three-session workshop for folks to learn how to use the popular social media tool on Monday, February 6th, February 13th, and February 27th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The course will cover building a Facebook account, privacy settings and advanced settings like uploading videos and sharing web links. Participants must have an email account. "This program was recently offered at the Library and was very popular" says Susanne Duncan, head of Public Computing at the Portland Public Library, "there was a waiting list the first time and we're sure it will be filled again." Registration is required and those who do not get in will be put on a waiting list for the next session. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8128 43.657516 -70.259003 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7861 Wisdom at Work, a lunchtime professional development series at the Portland Public Library, presents The Fine Art of Working Smart. Discover strategies for doing more in less time, without sacrificing quality. Presented by Amy Wood, Psy.D., a Portland and Kennebunk-based psychologist in private practice. She is the author of the best-selling, award-winning book Life Your Way, which covers ten powerful principles for living well amid the overwhelm of our fast-paced world. Event is from noon to 1 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7861 43.657516 -70.259003 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8167 What does it mean to be ready for a capital campaign? What does it take to get set to launch a major fundraising initiative? And what does a capital campaign really look like? This SkillBuilder will answer these questions and more. Whether your organization is considering implementing a capital campaign in the next 12 months or in the next 5 years, you will benefit from this session. $50/MANP Members, $100 MANP non-members. Event is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8167 44.805180 -68.773781 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8061 Edith Ellis of Sunnyside Gardens in Turner will talk and present slides on the bones of an English garden. Her presentation will be McLaughlin Gardens in South Paris at 4 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8061 44.218910 -70.516777 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8165 For organizations to thrive in today's environment, leaders increasingly need knowledge on how to engage in systemic change that is understood, supported, and produces results. Effective organizational change requires clarity about the drivers of change and change processes that fit the intended change outcomes, organization needs, and culture. Increasingly, the role of leadership is more dependent on knowing how to lead change, individual comfort with ambiguity and uncertainty, and the ability to model change and transformation. $50/MANP Members, $100 MANP non-members. Event is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8165 44.342010 -69.795105 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8001 Parkview Adventist Medical Center will host the first annual Heart Ball at the Inn at Brunswick Station. All proceeds will benefit the local chapter of the American Heart Association. There will be heavy appetizers, a cash bar, and a band playing great dance music! There will also be drawings for amazing, local prizes, including overnight stays at local B and Bs, restaurant gift certificates, and more. For more info click the Title link above t www.heartballbrunswick.eventbrite.com. Event is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8001 43.910946 -69.963875 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8162 This workshop is designed to engage your brain and your body simultaneously - the Zumba of Fundraising. Tricep Dips and Donor Prospecting; Curls and Case Statements; Glutes and Gift Pyramids. Whether you know a lot or a little about feasibility studies, Amy will get you on your feet, moving, and thinking. Comfortable clothes and sneakers encouraged but not required. You won't need a shower after this workout but you will feel the burn. $50/MANP Members, $100 MANP non-members. Event is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8162 43.656181 -70.275368 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#3800 The Camden Conference was founded in 1987 as a nonprofit, non-partisan educational organization whose mission is to foster informed discourse on world issues. For the past 24 years, it has convened its annual conference on the third weekend of February in the historic Camden Opera House, drawing some of the best minds on foreign policy to share their insights and expertise on a range of global issues with the community. Conference topics have included The Making of American Foreign Policy, The Influence of the News Media on Foreign Policy, US-Japan Relations, Globalization, The Politics of Energy and Water, Religion, Global Leadership and a number of conferences focusing on regions of the world. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#3800 44.209793 -69.064781 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8117 Bacchanalia is an ancient festival celebrating Bacchus, the Greek god of wine, revelry, and merriment. Our Bacchanalian Ball will feature live music for dancing; a chocolate buffet; a home-brewed mead, wine, and beer tasting; and a live auction of wonderful crafts and services, hosted by Bacchus himself. Home-brewers are welcome to submit their best brews for tasting; a prize will be awarded to the crowd favorite. This year's theme is Disco Ball! Interpretive formal dress is requested; faerie wings, afros, masks, sequinned jump suits, prom/formal wear, and kilts are just fine. Suggested donation is $5 per person. 21+ only, please! For an ongoing list of donations and delicacies, please visit our page on Facebook. To donate to the auction, please email emeraldragonfly@emppa.org. To have your home-brew available for the tasting, please email coyotewalkingtree@emppa.org. All proceeds from the event benefit the Eastern Maine Pagan Pride Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing public understanding and awareness of alternate faiths and enhancing connections between Pagans and Pagan organizations in Eastern Maine. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8117 44.744507 -68.835396 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#617 Annual Maine Home, Remodeling and Garden Show at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The show will be will be filled with inspirational ideas plus unique products and services for the home and garden. For info and tickets phone the box office at (207) 775-3458 or phone (866) 295-6438. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#617 43.654858 -70.259445 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7293 Come check out hundreds of exotic pets for sale and on display. Snakes, lizards, geckos, tortoises, turtles, feeders, supplies and more. A Grand Prize raffle at 1 p.m. for $100 to be spent with any vendor. Admission is $4, kids under 12 free. For more info see the Title link above or see our Facebook page. Event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Note that additional shows this year are May 27, July 29 and October 28, 2012). http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7293 44.838604 -68.742943 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7829 Join us on The Beach for a beautiful Fireworks display at Sugarloaf. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7829 45.066170 -70.315033 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7862 Wisdom at Work, a lunchtime professional development series at the Portland Public Library, presents How to Make a Successful Career Transition. Learn the "magic" equation to determining a new career direction and effective strategies to land the job you're aiming for. Presented by Barbara Babkirk, a Master Career Counselor with a record of success guiding career transitions for individuals ranging from executives and attorneys to artists and entrepreneurs. Her business, Heart At Work, is based in Portland and offers career counseling and second half of life career transitions as well as customized outplacement services. Event is from noon to 1 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7862 43.657516 -70.259003 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8159 Most board members are not financial experts, but are asked to be responsible for the nonprofit's financial well-being. Come join our session on what board members need to know and how to read financial statements! We will go over what items are critical on an organizations financial statements. $50/MANP Members, $100 MANP non-members. Event is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8159 44.419594 -69.036034 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8161 Is your fundraising software working for you? Come to this half-day SkillBuilder to learn ways to get the most from your current system. You'll leave with a solid understanding of what your software is capable of- it's quite possible that your software can do more than you realize. $50/MANP Members, $100 MANP non-members. Event is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8161 44.125771 -70.198486 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8215 Winterberry Heights of Bangor and the Eastern Area Agency on Aging are teaming up for the first ever Snow Ball Dance on Friday, February 24th at the Winterberry Heights Assisted Living Facility. With a suggested donation of $10 per couple, all money received will go towards the EAAA's Furry Friends Food Bank, which gives supplementary pet food to local seniors in need, all in an effort to keep seniors with their pets! Dance is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8215 44.824230 -68.808754 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8180 Dance at The Riverback Dance Club sponsored by The Augusta Over 40 Singles. At 7 p.m. there will be a Swing dance lesson. Dance is from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with DJ John Huard. Cost is $10 per person for dance and lesson. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8180 44.313747 -69.774803 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8135 Mini-Workshops being taught from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lucid Stage in Portland, with subjects to include: reflexology; cartooning; American sign language; french; public speaking; knitting; Tai-Chi; Qi-Gong; rice prints; social media 101; shamanic Journeying; storytelling; hip-hop dance; creative movement; intro to acting; and citizen lobbying. $5 admission fee entitles you to take as many mini-workshops throughout the day as you would like. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8135 43.663891 -70.270996 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7781 This dynamic show is the most popular RRS program with alligators, turtles and snakes from the neo-tropical rain forest to the sub-tropical rain forest of the world. A hands on and educational experience that allows for direct contact with live animals. You will be thrilled and excited by our herpetologists who will give you every fact, and dispel your misconceptions, about the rainforest and the reptiles that live in them. If you have never experienced a Rainforest Reptile Shows program, this is the one for you! Come see this popular show filled with living creatures! Event is at 7 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7781 44.471184 -70.831955 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8114 Dog Adoption Day at Happy Tails Training Center, 119 Bishop Street in Portland. The Animal Welfare Society will have a table from 9 a.m. to noon with info about the shelter and adoptable dogs will stop by for a biscuit. From noon to 2 p.m. there will be an indoor dog park. All dog park dogs need to be spayed or nurtured, up to date with all vaccinations, and have proof of them at the door. Owners will need to stay in the building with their dogs at all times. Balls and agility equipment will be out for the dogs to play with. For more info call Happy Tails at (207) 207-797-2488. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8114 43.687183 -70.298805 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8116 Join the Animal Welfare Society Mobile Adoption Team and visit with some adoptable canines at the Pet Life at Mill Creek, 50 Market Street in South Portland from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info call Animal Welfare Society at (207) 985-3244 or Pet Life at (207) 799-7282. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8116 43.635723 -70.255508 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8214 For the eighth year, The Lakes Environmental Association in snowy Bridgton, Maine, will host the Four Square World Championships, on Saturday, Feb 25, 2012, at 5:45 p.m. at Bridgton Academy. Entrance to the Championships is open to the public so expect to see over a hundred people of all shapes, sizes and stature in attendance. Competitors will battle for the greatest four square title in the world. Square Four officials will oversee the event once again. Lakes Environmental Association collects a $10 registration fee to support their local environmental work. There is no advance registration but please email an RSVP to Peter Lowell with an indication of where you are coming from and how many players and spectators you intend to bring. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8214 44.100170 -70.700745 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#3158 Come see the Ancient Ones Outdoor Sports and Gun Show at the Augusta Armory, Western Ave. Sat. Feb 25 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. Feb 26 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults 5$ Kids are free. Military with ID are free. Over 100 tables. Live Teepee setup and tomahawk throwing! http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#3158 44.313732 -69.797791 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7860 Wisdom at Work, a lunchtime professional development series at the Portland Public Library, presents Mastering the Beliefs that Drive your Financial Life. Uncover the counterproductive money beliefs - we all have them - creating stress in your work life, and learn more productive and prosperous ways of thinking about money. Presented by Amy Wood, Psy.D., a Portland and Kennebunk-based psychologist in private practice. She is the author of the best-selling, award-winning book Life Your Way, which covers ten powerful principles for living well amid the overwhelm of our fast-paced world. Event is from noon to 1 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#7860 43.657516 -70.259003 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8163 Keeping the "cart behind the horse" can be challenging when there are heavy pressures to produce heroic fund-raising results. For nonprofit advancement professionals, the core task is to build loyal constituencies and maintain positive relationships with them - on both a group and individual basis. This half-day SkillBuilder will introduce you to or reacquaint you with the common-sense essentials and savvy refinements of developing, communicating and interacting with constituencies. Consistent, positive engagement with them must be a daily focus in order to keep their love alive. $50/MANP Members, $100 MANP non-members. Event is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8163 43.499317 -70.445145 http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8160 Are you called upon to facilitate meetings and wish you were better at it? Could you use tools to help you plan and run meetings in ways that all participants will really appreciate? Come to this half-day SkillBuilder to address the fundamentals of expert meeting facilitation and draw on your experiences to learn specific techniques. You will leave this SkillBuilder with new and more effective ways of facilitating meetings. $50/MANP Members, $100 MANP non-members. Event is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/february.php#8160 43.655205 -70.278748 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#7786 Join us and our favorite educators from Granite State Zoo as they lead you through a Wild American Encounter. Meet and learn about some of America's wild animals who call New England, the Great Plains, the Everglades, the Sonoran Desert of the South Western US, and Northern Canada home. Typical animals may include a alligator, armadillo, skunk, and king snake. Event is at 7 p.m. at the Grand Summit Resort Hotel. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#7786 44.471184 -70.831955 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#7832 Join Sugarloaf and Maine Handicapped Skiing for a night of celebration with great food, wine, socializing and festivities at the Sugarloaf Golf Course Clubhouse from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#7832 45.066170 -70.315033 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3182 The Annual Portland Flower Show is e a collaboration of green industry landscapers, growers, gardeners and industry retailers dedicated to the continued success of everything about Gardening in Maine. Whether you are a property owner, renter, or consumer of fine flowers and vegetables, this is the garden show that will bring it all together for you. We have every aspect of the landscape industry represented here at 58 Fore St. Smell the mulch, enjoy the flowers and trees, buy some new garden tools or homemade jams, pottery, or jewelry at the vendor booths. Gala opening Wednesday night at 6 p.m. Show continues through Sunday. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3182 43.662292 -70.245094 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#8177 Cat adoption event at Pet Life on Scammon Street, Saco. Meet some fabulous AWS volunteers and adoptable cats from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bring home your next best friend! For more info call the Animal Welfare Society at (207) 985-3244 or click on the Title link above or phone Pet Life at (207) 282-2850. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#8177 43.502975 -70.448486 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#5037 5th Annual 2012 YOUth Can Build LEGO House Build-a-thon at Holy Martyrs Church, 266 Falmouth Foreside, Falmouth. Youth are invited to sign up in teams of 1, 2, or 3or with their family and compete in a LEGO house-building competition. Houses will be judged and prizes will be awarded! Registration is not open yet but check back here or on our Facebook page for registration updates and event details! Cost to participate: $15 for a single participant; $25 for a team of 2; $30 for a team of 3 and/or families. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#5037 43.734283 -70.209038 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#7983 2012 Greater Kennebunks Home and Business Expo. There will be lots interesting displays, great food, educational opportunities and even some business oriented lectures. It will be a great day for everyone! There will be "Free Admission with a Non-Perishable Food Product for the Alfred Food Bank.'" Event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kennebunk High School. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#7983 43.395325 -70.549706 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#8178 Join the Animal Welfare Society and visit with some adoptable canines at the Pet Life, 1364 Main Street in Sanford from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info call Pet Life at (207) 490-2412 or the Animal Welfare Society at (207) 985-3244. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#8178 43.414082 -70.747284