March 4, 2015

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BDA Events

Celebrate Your Inner Diva - March 27th! 
Gather your girlfriends for an evening of Fashion, Fun, Food and Frolic! Celebrate Your Inner Diva during a fabulous evening of pampering with diva-licious cocktails and appetizers, music and entertainment and much more! Buy tickets now by clicking here! For more information visit:  www.brunswickdowntown.org.

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BDA's Spring Speaker: Series Event - April 30
"A Tribute to Barry & Karen Mills"
Please save the date for BDA's tribute to Bowdoin College President, Barry Mills and Mrs. Karen Mills, to be held on April 30th at The Brunswick Hotel & Tavern, 7:30 AM to 9 AM.
Visitor Center wall poster display rates drastically reduced!
For details, please contact the BDA office: info@brunswickdowntown.org.

Public Breakfast - March 8 

Knights of Columbus Public Breakfast - 2 Columbus Drive, Breakfast from 7:30 to 10:00 AM $7.00 adults, $3.00 children 7 and under. 

 

Public Supper March 14

Good Food and Good Friends! Brunswick United Methodist Church's Public Supper, Saturday, March 14, 5 - 6:30 PM. Beans, Salads, Casseroles, Homemade Pies. Reservations ...  Read more

History Happy Hour - March 19

Join Pejepscot Historical Society for our HISTORY HAPPY HOUR at The Brunswick Inn on Thursday, March 19, from 5 to 7 PM! Our theme is: Yo Ho Ho: Half Hulls and Rum Drinks. Special ...  Read more

Spindleworks Spring Fling Fundraiser - March 20

Held at The Brunswick Inn, 165 Park Row. Tickets: $45 pp, $80 per couple, $100 ticket includes a piece of original art. Contact Spindleworks for ticketing information and to reserve tickets.   Read more

 

Scotch Tasting at The Tavern - March 29

Join us on March 29 at 2 PM for a classic Scotch tasting in The Tavern. We'll have six classic malts perfectly paired with small plates from Chef David Pendexter. Throughout the event  ...   Read more

Open House at St. John's Catholic School - March 30

6 PM to 7:30 PM at St. John's Catholic School, 37 Pleasant Street, Brunswick.

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 ...  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 & Friday Evenings

Thursdays: 6 to 9 PM, Fridays: 7 to 10 PM. FMIwww.thedanielhotel.com

 

Aztec Two-Step "Classic Duos" Concert - April 24

Friday, April 24, 8 PM. Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. One of acoustic music's most popular and enduring acts, Aztec Two-Step continues to impress audiences with ... Read more 

 

Village Improvement Association's Annual Meeting - May 7

Please  circle May 7 on your calendars. Taking place at Curtis Library Library in the evening rather than in  the afternoon. A short business meeting at 7 PM will be followed by a talk ...Read more

Art & Culture

2015 Fly Fishing in Maine Film Festival at Frontier - March 6 to 7

The Fly Fishing Film Tour is the original and world's largest event of its kind. It features incredible never-seen footage from waterways worldwide. Each screening is a celebration of the sport with ... Read more

Spring Forward - March 7

Spring Forward, the show by Points of View Artists at Gallery Framing in March, brings hope that winter is on its way out.  As we turn the clocks ahead, come enjoy spring at our reception ... Read more

 

DaPonte String Quartet Winter Series II: Viennese Confections - March 14 & 15

The DaPonte String Quartet will play the second program in their 2014-2015 Winter Series. "Viennese Confections" will include works by Webern (5 Satzes), Kreisler (Quartet in A Minor), and ...  Read more

 

The Maine Jewish Film Festival at Frontier - March 14 to 15

The MJFF have presented over 350 films both domestic and foreign, brought more than 95 guest artists from the U.S. and around the world and sold over 35,000 tickets to both Jewish and non ... Read more

 

Spindleworks Call for Art!

This year's All Species celebration take the form of "Water Bodies", an open call exhibit to be held at Frontier Café May-June. Water Bodies is meant to draw attention to our living planet both ...  Read more

 

Maine State Music Theatre has created a history committee to organize documents and mementos from its 57-year history and preserve these relics so they will be accessible for future generations. If you possess items that you think may be of interest to the committee, drop it off or mail to us at our Administrative Offices at 22 Elm Street, Brunswick, Maine. 04011.

Health & Fitness

Moving Forward & Living Well with Healthy Joints - March 5

Do you want to do things you haven't done in ages, gain relief from pain you've lived with for years, and be able to exercise and improve your overall health? Join Mid Coast Hospital and Mid ...  Read more 

 

Mid Coast Center For Weight & Lifestyle Change Free Info Session - March 9

Learn firsthand about the Mid Coast Center for Weight & Lifestyle Change, a holistic 12-week program designed to help you create a foundation for long-term weight loss and overall better ...  Read more

 

FREE Family Fun Tennis Extravaganza! March 13

For all ages (2-102) and levels (beginner - advanced), our FREE Family Fun Tennis Extravaganza is a great way for you and your family/friends/co workers to have fun playing the lifetime sport .... Read more

 

Dementia Caregiver's Support Group, Making the Home Safe - March 19

Join Bill J. Kirkpatrick, LICSW, Program Director, Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, presenting at the support group on "Legal and Financial Planning," on Thursday, March 19 from 4-5 PM .. Read more

 

Trek Across Maine Training at Believe Fitness Center, Inc.

Training for the Trek Across Maine?  Train with Believe Fitness Center, Inc.  an official Spinning® studio located at 25 Stanwood St. in Brunswick, ME. We will take you through a series of rides .... Read more

 

FREE worksite ergonomic evaluations for ALL Midcoast businesses by Dr. Thomas Augat & Dr. Andrew Miner from Augat Chiropractic (serving midcoast Maine for 27 years).  Call 725-7177 or

e-mail dr.augat@augatchiropractic.com to request an ergonomic evaluation for your business.  

 

Learn to Play Tennis!

Calling all adults! Have you always wanted to learn to play tennis, or wanted to get back into the game? Maine Pines Tennis 1-2-3 is the perfect program for you! Sign up for a 3 week session ... Read more.
Presentation & Instruction

Author's Chat: Paul Betit - March 11

Join us at People Plus as Paul Betit talks about his book series, current works in progress, and his creative writing process. A former Maine newspaperman, Paul Betit is the author of  ... Read more

Get The Grant - A Workshop on Writing the Best Funding Proposal - March 14
In the competitive funding world, sharpening your proposal strategy and content can give you a decisive edge.  Bring your draft proposal from your nonprofit with you.  Attendees will be entitled ... Read more

Financing Your Micro Business Workshop - March 24

Presented by Midcoast Council of Governments & Midcoast Economic Development. Tuesday, March 24, 7:30 - 9 AM, Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial Library, Owners and managers .. Read more

 

Fire and Home Safety- Remember When? - March 30

Join firefighter and community educator Joshua Shean, of the Brunswick Fire Department on Monday, March 30, at 11 AM at the SHC, 58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick for the second of four ...   Read more

 

New World War II Book Club!

People Plus is pleased to announce the beginning of a new WWII Book Club for members. Meeting the third Wednesday of every month, from 3-4:30 PM, and with a theme of "The American ... Read more

 

New wine club!  

John Kilbourne announces the formation of The Brunswick Wine Club. The club will meet bi-monthly and feature finer wines, plus a taste at each meeting of an over $100 bottle, accompanied ... Read more

For Kids

Learn to Rally Tennis Camp Maine Pines: 

Maine Pines is offering a Red Ball Learn to Rally Tennis Camp for kids ages 4-7 from July 13-July 16! Kids will play tennis through game situations and fun drills, following USTA guidelines ...  Read more

 

Maine Pines is offering an Orange Ball Learn to Rally Tennis Camp for kids ages 8-11 from August 3-August 6! Kids will play tennis through game situations and fun drills, following USTA  ...  Read more

 

Tennis for Kids!

Come learn the lifetime sport of TENNIS! Maine Pines has a great kids program for all ages. Kids will learn to play tennis through games and fun drills. We offer programs on Mondays and/or Wednesdays, and a four week session on Saturdays. The Monday and/or Wednesday program is ... Read more
Business News

RENT A TABLE AT OUR REPURPOSING PARTY! March 28

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick will hold a Rummage/Book Sale with morning muffins and lunch. March 28 from 9-2. Come repurpose your treasures and books! keep... Read more


IT'S ALL GOOD announces that they are taking a spring break and will be closed on Mondays in March. For March only, It's All Good will be open from 10:30 to 5:30 Tuesday through Friday and 10 to 4 on Saturday and will resume their Monday through Saturday schedule in April. It's All Good is feeling optimistic about our approaching warmer weather and is accepting spring and summer consignments. FMI call 798-5500.
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