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January 7, 2015

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BDA Events


BDA's Annual Meeting - January 29

Register now for The 2015 Brunswick Downtown Association Annual meeting. Our very own Deb King (BDA Executive Director) will kick off the new year with an inspiring multi-media presentation: BDA - Partners in Building a Strong Community! on Thursday, January 29, from 7:30 - 9 AM at Bowdoin College's Moulton Union. Register here. 

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Diva Night, Friday, March 27, 2015 is in the works! 

CALL FOR VENDORS

Businesses, artisans, and service providers are invited to join the BDA for a fun, interactive opportunity to build customer relationships and make sales by getting your product into the hands of the female demographic, who make 85% of purchase decision making, and create the perfect opportunity to demonstrate your product.  For more details click here.

 

Brunswick Downtown Events

Knights of Columbus Public Breakfast - January 11

2 Columbus Drive, January 11. Breakfast from 7:30 to 10:00 AM, $7 adults, $3 children 7 and under.

 

History Happy Hour - January 15

Pejepscot Historical Society and the Brunswick Inn are pleased to announce a new series of History Happy Hour gatherings to be held at the Brunswick Inn starting on Thursday, January 15 ...  Read more

 

Stress Buster Tea - January 17

The United Methodist Women will hold a Stress Buster Tea January 17th , 1 to 3:30 PM at the Brunswick United, Methodist Church. Hand Massages, Tea and Refreshments, Meditation, Tai Chi .... Read more

 

The Big Night Out - January 23

Come celebrate the energy and renewed spirit of the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber! Live music, strolling entertainment, networking. Hors d'oeuvres will be savored, sips will be ...  Read more


Fort Andross Winter Antique Show! February 22

54+ Antique Dealers selling an assortment of Antique Furniture & Accessories. Early Buying 8-10AM $6-$5 W/ad. General Admission 10 AM -3 PM $3-$2 W/ad. Free parking/Food avail. Fort Andross  Read more


Sunday Suppah!!

Three course Sunday Supper  for $20 bucks !! Every Sunday at The Coast Bar & Bistro / The Daniel Hotel. Changes every week, but always 3 courses and always $20 bucks. Sunday Supper... Read more

 

Live in the Lounge at Frontier - Wednesdays

Frontier's new entertainment hat, set in the "Lounge" on various Wednesday nights. We invite you to come in, grab a drink from the bar, and enjoy yourself. Wednesdays, 8 PM , FREE  Read more 

 

Live Music! at The Coast Bar & Bistro - Thursday and Friday evenings  Thursdays: 6 - 9 PM, Fridays: 7 - 10 PM. FMIwww.thedanielhotel.com

Art & Culture

Art Class at People Plus - Special Rate in January

Experienced instructor and highly successful artist Connie Bailey is offering a January special at People Plus- ½ price on her weekly two hour Tuesday art class (10-12 pm)! Each month the class ... Read more


Brad Terry & Peter Herman at the Theater Project - January 9

Join the  incomparable jazz duo of Brad Terry and Peter Herman as they light up The Theater Project with their unique blend of jazz standards and improvisation: "I have been playing this wonderful ... Read more

 

Winter Cabaret at the Theater Project - January 23 to February 1

WINTER CABARET is sketch comedy at its best - the funny, frantic, slightly bawdy sort you've come to love from The Theater Project. This year the group, who have been working together for ...  Read more

 

Tanya Tagaq in Concert with "Nanook of the North" - January 25

Avant-garde music sensation Tanya Tagaq, winner of Canada's 2014 Polaris Prize, combines innovative Inuit throat singing with contemporary jazz to create exciting new music against the backdrop ...Read more

 

Health & Fitness

Preventive Care

Practice Preventive Medicine with us: Detoxing and Flu season is January's monthly theme! Stop by our office to get more information on these topics! Wellness and Chiropractic Care, 298 Maine Street.

 

Maine Pines Racquet & Fitness Holiday Special:  New Year, New You!  

Start now with our holiday special 30 days for $30 dollars.  Over 50 group fitness classes on the schedule that includes: aerobics, tone & sculpt, spin, Pilates, Zumba, Barre and  Yoga.  Read more

 

14 -Day Jumpstart to Eating Clean Challenge at Believe Fitness Center

You can exercise all you want but you have to combine healthy eating with the exercise to make it work. So Walt and I have come up with another Challenge that will start January 19th, and run thru ...Read more

 

Mid Coast Center For Weight & Lifestyle Change - January 8

The next session of Mid Coast Hospital's Center for Weight & Lifestyle Change begins on Thursday, January 8. This comprehensive program focuses on long-term weight loss and overall better ... Read more


Zumba Lessons at People Plus - Beginning January 12

Bea Blakemore, a popular local Zumba Fitness instructor, will be at People Plus Mondays, 10 am. A native Parisian, Bea studied Ballet, Modern Jazz and Ethnic dance styles in Europe. We welcome ... Read more 

 

Pilates Lite at Peoples Plus - New Session begins January 13

Have you ever wanted to try Pilates but thought it was too hard? Pilates Lite, led by Dennis Kimmage, strengthens the key core muscles in your body but more gently than a traditional Pilates ...  Read more

Yoga at Peoples Plus - New Session - January 13

Stretch, flex, breathe and relax for optimum well being. Yoga is a wonderful way to re-balance and feel grounded. Join this class, with experienced instructor Ann Kimmage, who brings the joy out  ... Read more

Caregiver Resource and Support Group - January 15
Join Mid Coast Senior Health Center's medical director and board certified geriatrician, Dr. Florin Olteanu, MD, CMD, for:  "Medications and Advancements in the Treatment of Dementia" ...    Read more

 

Meditation and Mindfulness at People Plus - New Session begins January 15

Would you like to learn how to meditate? Or do you meditate already but just can't seem to develop a regular practice? This weekly meditation circle will help you develop your own practice and ... Read more

Diabetes Prevention Program - January 22

This class runs weekly for 16 weeks, then monthly for 6 months. Great group discussion aids in a goal of 7% weight loss and 150 minutes of activity per week. It is the only program of it's kind, in ...   Read more

Boot Camp for New Dads -  January 24

Mid Coast Hospital, in partnership with Boys to Men is offering Boot Camp For New Dads, a 3-hour workshop for first-time fathers to talk openly and ask questions about being a new dad. Soon-to-be and recent dads can attend FREE on Saturday, January 24, 9 AM to noon. Register online here

For Kids

January is National Mentoring Month
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick wants to thank all of our caring mentors who choose to make a difference in a young person's life. Positive, consistent relationships between children and adults can have a significant and lasting impact on a young person! Spending two to four ... Read more

Kids Tennis ages 4-7

Come join our fantastic Kids Tennis Program at Maine Pines in Brunswick! Kids ages 4-7 meet on Mondays and/or Wednesdays from 4-5 PM. Kids will learn hand eye coordination, tennis ...  Read more

 

Kids Tennis Ages 8-11

Come join our exciting Orange Ball Tennis Program for kids ages 8-11 at Maine Pines in Brunswick! It teaches kids tennis skills and strategies as well as footwork patterns and coordination.  Read more

Presentation & Instruction

Midcoast Senior College, Winter Wisdom - January 7 to February 18

The WINTER WISDOM series of lectures for 2015, sponsored by The Highlands, will be held at the Curtis Memorial Library in the Morrell Room from 12:15 to 1:45 every Wednesday beginning  .... Read more

 

Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Committee (ZORC) Meeting - January 8

The agenda for Thursday's Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Committee meeting is now available online. Please note that the meeting starts at 1 PM in Room 206 at Town Hall (85 Union Street).

 

FYI! What's On Tap? - January 8

Chris Lively, Proprietor of Lively Brewing Co. in Brunswick (currently rated #19 in Best Breweries in the US) and owner of award-winning Ebenezer's Pub (winner #1 Beer Restaurant in the World) ... Read more


Ounce of Prevention presentation on Being Financially Savvy - January 12

As part of the ongoing Ounce of Prevention series, Mid Coast Senior Health Center will host a presentation by Crystal V Card, Assistant Vice President of People's United Bank.   Read more

 

Energy Savings: There Are Options - January 14

Southern New Hampshire University, 10 Tibbetts Dr. , Brunswick, Maine. A panel discussion featuring: A company assisted by Efficiency Maine, Optimal Energy Group , Electricity Maine and Patriot ... Read more


People Plus, Lunch and Learn: Can You Hear Me Now? - January 26

Mary Marino, a hearing loss expert, discusses age-related changes in hearing, the importance of hearing to emotional well-being, hearing aids and helpful gadgets to improve quality of life.  Read more

 

Business News

 

All Aboard Brunswick (allaboardbrunswick@gmail.com) is a citizen group that: 

* Supports more frequent Downeaster service to Brunswick

* Endorses the construction of the Brunswick Layover Facility (BLF)

* Recognizes the Downeaster's vital economic contribution to Brunswick.

There are no dues and no meetings.  E-mail messages keep members informed. To add your name to our e-mail list, to acquire an All Aboard sticker to wear, or FMI: click here.  All Aboard Brunswick will alert members to public fora, such as the future Maine Department of Environmental Protection public hearing on the BLF stormwater application, at which it is important to have a visible presence of Downeaster advocates.  Read more here.

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