Upcoming Other in Maine http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3217 What began in 1992 with seven boys' teams of Jr. High School aged players has grown to become "Maine's biggest post-season basketball tournament." Division games are played in five gymnasiums throughout the community. With four divisions of play for girls and boys, this three-day tournament, our mini version of "March Madness," gives young people the opportunity to compete, excel and develop valuable life lessons and sportsmanship skills. Harbor House seeks volunteers for this event. For more information, please contact Scott Phelps, Sports Director, at 244-3713, ext. 104 or Diana Novella, Event Manager, ext. 102. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3217 44.283638 -68.327202 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#173 The Maine Boatbuilders Show is a gathering of the finest fiberglass and wooden custom boat builders on the East Coast. Includes sailboats, powerboats, canoes, kayaks, and rowing boats. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 4 .m. on Sunday. For info phone (207) 774-1067. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#173 43.662483 -70.245277 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3148 Boats, boats and more boats! Two buildings full of new fishing craft,pontoon party boats,ski boats,sail boats, canoes and kayaks! The perfect cure for a long winter, come on out and make a great deal or just daydream! http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3148 44.788376 -68.779373 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3344 The New England Farm 2 Fork Project's "Forty Mile Meal" dinner will consist of locally made artisan and farmstead cheeses, pastured local lamb, antique (heirloom) apples and many other locally raised products. Our gastronomic goal is to serve the best local, sustainably produced ingredients, and to treat them with respect and simplicity in our cuisine. This means using as much of a products resources as possible, be it the greens from garden grown organic beets, or the livers and gizzards of barnyard chickens. Our deep-rooted regional influences have shaped and continue to shape New England farm cuisine and inspire our cooking and food on a daily basis. Diners are generally served 6-8 courses, in small, manageable portions that allow them to sample the variety of edible commodities available to us in a particular season, from a local source, without relying on imported foods purchased from agri-business conglomerates http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3344 43.562199 -70.725426 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3387 Candidate Event at the T and B Conference Center. Social Hour from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dinner Buffet from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Debate from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15 ticket. Tickets go on sale starting March 2nd, and these can be purchased at T and B s as well as the Chamber. We can hold between 320-330 comfortably. The head moderator is John Witherspoon (President of Skowhegan Savings). http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3387 44.781521 -69.726883 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3262 Cheryl Wixson, MOFGA's Organic Marketing Consultant and Resident Chef, comes to the Freeport Community Center to talk about her research on Maine's ability to produce a balanced, year-round local, seasonal, organic diet for its 1.3 million residents. This report is a blueprint for Maine food independence. Wixson's talk is sponsored by Wolfe's Neck Farm, a demonstration farm in Freeport, ME. The presentation is part of the Winter Community Forum, "Sustainability: Transitions to Resilience." Presentation starts at 6:30 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3262 43.854271 -70.104477 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3167 Annual TICA Cat Show. Eight rings of competition, many different breeds of cats and household pet competition. At the Augusta Armory with free parking and easy exit off of 95 (Exit 109). The show is presented by Nauticats, a community-based cat club involved in raising funds for non-profit cat organizations. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3167 44.313732 -69.797791 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3388 Gardiner Main Street is hosting a commercial real estate tour to highlight the wonderful buildings in our historic city. It's no secret that Gardiner is on the move, with public works projects like the Waterfront Park Project, Rail Trail extension, Playground on the Common, and continued progress on the Johnson Hall renovation. Gardiner Main Street and the City are hoping to capitalize on this growing energy by hosting a Downtown Open House to draw attention to commercial properties currently on the market. "In the last couple of months a surprising number of buildings have been listed for sale," says Gardiner Main Street President, Clare Marron. "We want to highlight these incredible buildings, so people are aware of the opportunity to invest in a City that is experiencing growth." The open house will take place on Saturday, March 27 from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. There will also be contractors to help prospective buyers understand renovation costs, representatives from the State Historic Preservation Commission to explain tax credits, a State Fire Marshal to explain fire code and architects to help existing and prospective buyers see how a new facade would look on their building. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3388 44.229668 -69.772934 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3368 In conjunction with Maine Maple Sunday Farmers Fare, Rockport, will be hosting a celebration of Maine maple products. Rob of the Moonlight Maple Company in Mount Vernon will be serving samples of his delicious maple products and along with Rob's offerings there will be a special on the Cafe menu of Maple BBQ Pulled Pork and Upside Down Maple Pecan Cake to be sampled and sold by the slice. To improve an already fabulous day Gelato Fiasco will also be sampling some gelati made with maple syrup as a key ingredient. The next day, March 28th, is Maine Maple Sunday when you can visit sugar houses around the state to see how maple syrup is made. From noon to 2:30 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3368 44.186810 -69.091278 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#2712 The Maine Wedding Association's Bridal Show features fashions, food, festivities and over 100 Maine and national wedding vendors. The event is held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Road, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For info phone (207) 537-3000. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#2712 44.099174 -70.225014 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3361 DEPA Business After Hours, a GLBT and gay-friendly networking event will be held from 5:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m. at The Pearl on 444 Fore Street. Cash bar with exotic cocktails by trained mixologists. This event will also be catered by personal chef and caterer, Keithley in the Kitchen. Bring friends and colleagues and business cards for our Media Table. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3361 43.655758 -70.254890 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3333 Come join us at either Ricetta's location (240 US Route 1 in Falmouth or 29 Western Avenue in South Portland) on Tuesday March 30th to show support for the MFOA. Buy any large pizza, get the second large pizza 1/2 off, with the other half being donated to the Maine Friend's of Animals. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3333 43.634151 -70.316154 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3334 Come join us at either Ricetta's location (240 US Route 1 in Falmouth or 29 Western Avenue in South Portland) on Tuesday March 30th to show support for the MFOA. Buy any large pizza, get the second large pizza 1/2 off, with the other half being donated to the Maine Friend's of Animals. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3334 43.723282 -70.233887 http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3261 The 2009 documentary "Food, Inc." reveals surprising and often shocking truths about what we eat, how it's produced, who we have become as a nation and where we are going from here. This event is sponsored by Wolfe's Neck Farm, a demonstration farm in Freeport, ME. The presentation is part of the Winter Community Forum, "Sustainability: Transitions to Resilience." The documentary will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Frontier Cafe, 14 Maine Street in Brunswick. http://www.maine.info/events/other/march.php#3261 43.919514 -69.966438 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#1675 Annual Children's Book Character Party at The Colby Bookstore in the Cotter Union from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be story telling, cookie decorating, other fun activities, and the opportunity to meet our special guest, Corduroy Bear. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Phone (207) 859-5400 for your free tickets, or stop by The Colby Bookstore to pick them up. Parents who want pictures of their children with Corduroy are asked to supply their own cameras. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#1675 44.566685 -69.657692 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3401 Join us for a day of fun at the First Annual Lewiston / Auburn April Stools Day. The day will begin at 10 a.m. for a Light breakfast at Starbucks. Teams will be given their supplies, as well as a map of their territory for the day. The 2 teams will disperse throughout Lewiston/Auburn to clean their respective areas. Once the day is done at 2 p.m., volunteers will meet for a free vegetarian lunch and celebration at Auburn Festival Park. This is an important event for everyone who uses the parks and trails in Lewiston / Auburn, and is imperative if we want to keep these areas open to dogs. 100% of the pledges collected from this event will be donated directly to Pack Life, and will help us continue our important work for the dogs of Maine. All pledges over $25 will grant you a free Pack Life t-shirt. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3401 44.097851 -70.231163 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#1540 The Annual Greater Franklin Business Expo was formerly the Home and Leisure Show. Event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nichols Expo (formerly the GH Bass Building), Route 156, Weld Road. For info phone (207) 778-4215. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#1540 44.619404 -70.271843 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3343 A flea market, yard sale, and swap shop built around the idea of re-using and recycling. Many vendor booths will be selling goods, and non-profits will be accepting clothing and food donations, and a farmers market. Plenty of kids activities with a bounce house and rock wall, and kite competion on the beach. Presented by, Old orchard Beach 365, "it's happening in Old Orchard Beach." Event is at Memorial Park in downtown OOB. Signs will be posted. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3343 43.517307 -70.377548 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3257 Central Maine Community College (CMCC) will host its annual spring open house for interested students Saturday, April 10, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at its lakeside campus at 1250 Turner Street in Auburn. Faculty members and student services staff will be on hand to provide information on programs of study, financial aid, the admissions process, and options for transferring to four-year colleges. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3257 44.126797 -70.229431 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3360 Local vendors will be offering a taste of the best of Maine's Chili and Chowder at the Great Chili Chowder Taste-Off at Murray Hall in Livermore Falls. This is your chance to vote on the best Chili and or Chowder of Androscoggin and Franklin County. 1st prize $200, 2nd $150 and 3rd place $100. Cash bar and entertainment will be provided. Win cool door prizes! Join us for a fun time and great Chili and Chowder. Proceeds go to an excellent cause - Maine's Paper and Heritage Museum. Early Bird Tickets: $12.00 from 4:00 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 from 6 to 8 p.m. To buy tickets please call Sherry Judd- 897-3117 (Leave a message) or stop at Otis Federal Credit Union in Jay. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3360 44.475063 -70.191200 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3400 We hope you can join us at the 24th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Fling. The event is at Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. Enjoy the finest chocolate delectables from the best restaurants, candy shops, and chefs in Cumberland and York counties! You may also purchase raffle tickets for some fabulous prize packages that have been generously donated by area businesses. All Chocolate Lovers' Fling proceeds benefit Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3400 43.653797 -70.260780 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3275 The Central Maine Community College Education Foundation will host its third annual dinner April 14, 2010 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. This very special event will be a celebration of the accomplishments of the Foundation, faculty, staff and students! Anyone interested in sponsoring is asked to contact Roger Philipponm at (207) 755-5357 or rphilippon@cmcc.edu. More information is also available online (click on event title). Sponsorship levels range from $100 to $1,000. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3275 44.099174 -70.225014 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#186 The Annual Bangor Home Show is held at the Bangor Civic Center. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#186 44.787849 -68.778183 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3353 The Kora Shrine Circus has entertained both children and adults in Portland, Lewiston and Augusta for over 50 years. This year's circus will be a 2-ring circus with many of the top acts you've come to expect. Come and see the high trapeze act of "The Flying Pages," the "Hamid Circus Tigers" presented by Adam Burke, the "Cyberdome Motorcycle Globe," and "Neecha's Performing Doberman's," to name but a few of the acts. The Androscoggin Bank Colisee Friday, April 16, 2010 Shows at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010 Shows at 9:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Ticket Prices: Adults $10; Children under 12 $5; Reserved Seating $12. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3353 44.094936 -70.205681 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3375 Be inspired and create the wedding of your dreams at the Midcoast Wedding Expo at Point Lookout Resort and Conference Center. Phone (207) 236-4404 or (207) 596-0376. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3375 44.340202 -68.965416 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#1574 LV-A's Scrabble Fest is three rounds of team Scrabble play. Teams of up-to-4 players choose to play in either the Pro (intense) or the Social (for fun) division. To participate, players bring a minimum of $10 each in pledges, but the goal is to raise as much money as possible for LV-A. Register by April 13th. Collect pledges for LV-A and bring them with you for an enjoyable afternoon of Scrabble competition. There will be door prizes, refreshments, word games and prizes. Come to the Riverwatch Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn in Great Falls Plaza. For info phone (207) 333-6600. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#1574 44.098309 -70.224579 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3354 The Kora Shrine Circus has entertained both children and adults in Portland, Lewiston and Augusta for over 50 years. This year's circus will be a 2-ring circus with many of the top acts you've come to expect. Come and see the high trapeze act of "The Flying Pages," the "Hamid Circus Tigers" presented by Adam Burke, the "Cyberdome Motorcycle Globe," and "Neecha's Performing Doberman's," to name but a few of the acts. Cumberland County Civic Center. Monday, April 19 shows at 2:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 shows at 9:30 a.m, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 21 shows at 2:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m. Ticket Prices: Adults $10; Children under 12 $5; Reserved Seating $12. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3354 43.654701 -70.259720 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3263 Noah Wentworth of the Evergreen Building Collaborative and Amory Weld of Transition Greater Brunswick come to the Freeport Community Center to talk about innovative examples in Maine of personal, family, and community transitions to a more sustainable world. This event is sponsored by Wolfe's Neck Farm, a demonstration farm in Freeport, ME. The presentation is part of the Winter Community Forum, "Sustainability: Transitions to Resilience." Presentation starts at 6:30 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3263 43.855755 -70.103241 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3355 The Kora Shrine Circus has entertained both children and adults in Augusta for over 50 years. This year's circus will be a 2-ring circus with many of the top acts you've come to expect. Come and see the high trapeze act of "The Flying Pages," the "Hamid Circus Tigers" presented by Adam Burke, the "Cyberdome Motorcycle Globe," and "Neecha's Performing Doberman's" to name but a few of the acts. Augusta Civic Center. Friday, April 23 shows at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 24 shows and 9:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Ticket Prices: Adults $10; Children under 12 $ 5, Reserved Seating $12. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3355 44.341892 -69.797852 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#175 The Annual Bangor Garden Show returns in 2010! The Garden Show is held at the Bangor Civic Center. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#175 44.787849 -68.778183 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#184 The Top O' Maine Trade Show is the largest and most well attended trade show north of Bangor, Maine. Featuring more than 80 exhibitors displaying products and services representing a number of different trades in over 120 booths. Prizes and giveaways throughout the weekend by various exhibitors. Food provided in the Food Court by various local organizations. For info phone (207) 728-7000. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#184 47.348885 -68.328171 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3264 Escape from Suburbia is an award-winning feature documentary for our times. Meet ordinary people making extraordinary choices as they tackle the key issues facing us today - the rising cost and supply of energy, the roller-coaster economy, and the faded memories of the American Dream. Reinvent. Rethink. Relocalize. This event is sponsored by Wolfe's Neck Farm, a demonstration farm in Freeport, ME. The presentation is part of the Winter Community Forum, "Sustainability: Transitions to Resilience." The film is being shown at the Frontier Cafe at 7 p.m. http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3264 43.919514 -69.966438 http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3363 Calling all Scrapbookers! Spend a fun-filled day cropping with your friends, while raising money for the American Heart Association's 2010 Healthy Heart Campaign. $25 for the day includes lunch, snacks and gifts for everyone. Vendors will be on hand with jewelry, hand made cards and the latest Creative Memories products. Contact Kim at http://www.maine.info/events/other/april.php#3363 43.854271 -70.104477 http://www.maine.info/events/other/may.php#188 The Home, Garden and Flower Show is held at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds, with over 60,000 square feet of exhibit space and hundreds of exhibitors from Maine and Away. http://www.maine.info/events/other/may.php#188 44.029556 -70.968315 http://www.maine.info/events/other/may.php#1697 Annual Bonny Eagle Car Show at the Bonny Eagle School, corner of Routes 22 and 35. The car show will be held rain or shine from 9 am to 3 pm. $5.00 general admission fee - children under 12 free. For more information, please call (207) 642-6655 or pre-register show cars at www.bonnyeaglecarshow.com. http://www.maine.info/events/other/may.php#1697 43.693428 -70.597275 http://www.maine.info/events/other/may.php#3075 Treasure hunters, this one's for you. Get your free treasure map which lists over 200 participants. X marks the spot and bargains abound all over town. Sponsored by the Caribou Chamber of Commerce. http://www.maine.info/events/other/may.php#3075 46.860600 -68.011971 http://www.maine.info/events/other/may.php#745 Over 110 business and services exhibit at the Penobscot Bay Business Expo at the Samoset Resort. All events free and open to the public. Check website for seminar and exhibit times. Produced by the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce. For info phone (207) 596-0376. http://www.maine.info/events/other/may.php#745 44.125141 -69.087875 http://www.maine.info/events/other/may.php#1510 The Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt is on display each year at the Dunaway Center, 23 School Street. Sponsored by the Names Project, Northern New England chapter. For info phone (207) 646-1195. http://www.maine.info/events/other/may.php#1510 43.247040 -70.598969 http://www.maine.info/events/other/june.php#3199 Step into the past as you tour a 17th century village and meet an 18th century soldier on duty at Fort William Henry at 8:30 p.m.. Rain date is June 6th. Free admission. Donations welcome. http://www.maine.info/events/other/june.php#3199 43.876480 -69.521812 http://www.maine.info/events/other/june.php#3357 Join friends and fellow golfers for a fun day out of doors to support a great cause. In addition to playing on beautiful golf course at the Links at Outlook in South Berwick Maine, take part in the many contests, raffles and games we have planned. Start the summer at par. To register to play or to become an event supporter, visit End Homelessness or contact us for more information at info@fairtide.org or phone (207) 439-6376 ext. 1. Event proceeds support the Fair Tide nonprofit Transitional Housing Program and homelessness prevention mission. http://www.maine.info/events/other/june.php#3357 43.261524 -70.784927