March 18, 2015

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BDA Events

Celebrate Your Inner Diva! - March 27th! 
You deserve a girls night out! Gather your girlfriends for an evening of Fashion, Fun, Food and Frolic! Enjoy a night of pampering and indulgence with diva-licious cocktails and appetizers, music and entertainment! The event will include shopping, make-up tips,  luxurious hair products and cosmetics, a purse auction and Photo Booth. PLUS - a free feather boa for every diva! $25/Advance, $30/Door.
Visit our Facebook page and enter to win 2 free tickets!
Buy tickets now by clicking here! FMI: www.brunswickdowntown.org.

 

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BDA's Spring Speaker: Series Event - April 30
"A Tribute to President Barry Mills and The Honorable Karen Mills"
Please join the BDA for a tribute to Bowdoin President Barry Mills and The Honorable Karen Mills, to be held on April 30th at The Brunswick Hotel & Tavern, 7:30 AM to 9 AM. Register for this event by clicking here.

Nominations for Preservation Awards Due April 6

The BDA is seeking nominations for its 2015 Downtown Preservation Awards. Nominations for the Downtown Preservation Awards are due no later than April 6. The Downtown Preservation Awards are presented annually in recognition of people and organizations that have created tangible value in the heart of  ... 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. 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

 

Noe Socha at Frontier - March 21

Noé  Socha is a blues guitarist from from the small town of Carpi, Italy. Influenced by artists like Bob Dylan and Neil Young and blues artists like Mississippi John Hurt, Muddy Waters, and ...  Read more

 

UUCB Book and Rummage Sale - March 28

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick will hold a Rummage/Book Sale with morning muffins and lunch. March 28 from 9-2. BOOK SALE - after the sale, put your feet up and read ... 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.

Paint Nite - March 30

This month's painting is perfect for welcoming Spring! Gather with friends and enjoy a night of painting in our cozy restaurant. We will have food and drink specials just for Paint Nite guests.   Read more


Public Breakfast - April 12 

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. 


"On Tour With The USO" Variety Show - April 18

Knights of Columbus Hall, 2 Columbus Drive, Brunswick. 6:00 Dinner and Social Hour - 7:00 Show Begins. Tickets go on sale March 18th for $10 and $15 each. Dinner is an additional $10,  Read more

Sunday Supper at Coast Bar & Bistro

Our three course prix fixe menu features delicious homestyle comfort foods. Each Sunday we will offer a new menu but no matter what we offer, you can always count on getting a great value! 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

Foxcatcher at Frontier March 17 to 22
Olympic Gold Medal-winning wrestler Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) is struggling in obscurity and poverty in Wisconsin when he is invited by wealthy heir John du Pont (Steve Carell) to ...  Read more

 

UUCB Gallery Exhibit by Claudette Gamache - thru April 8

The Fellowship Gallery, located in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, at One Middle Street, across from Curtis Memorial Library, continues to rotate exhibits by talented local .. Read more

 

Antigone at the Theater Project - April 20 to 29

Adapted by Lewis Galantiere from the play by Jean Anouilh. The modern classic interpretation of Sophocles' play about the acceptance or rejection of authority...The play's parallels to ...  Read more. 


 
The Book Cafe - New Unique Book Club

Have you read a book recently? Come to The Book Cafe, a new unique People Plus book club for members where participants share their views about what they have been reading. Fiction,  Read more

 

Maine State Music Theatre Behind the Scenes Production Tours

For the first time ever, MSMT is opening the doors at 22 Elm Street to the public for an exclusive look at how MSMT operates off-stage. Come behind the scenes with us at the MSMT studio ... Read more.

 

Maine State Music Theatre announces two Theatre for Young Audiences productions for the 2015 season. On June 10 Curious George comes to the stage in a Theatreworks USA production at 10 AM, 1 and 3 PM. On August 17 everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, Jr., hits the stage at 11 AM, 1, 3 and 7:30 PM. www.msmt.org for more info. 

Health & Fitness

Relay For Life of Brunswick - March 18 to April 15

The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Brunswick gives the community the opportunity to celebrate, remember, and fight back as we make a difference in the battle against cancer. 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 .. Read more

  

Open House - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - March 25

Join our volunteer army of cancer fighters!   We are looking for dedicated and passionate community members that would be interested in joining our Brunswick leadership team to help make  Read more

 

Embracing Life after Cancer: Moving Beyond Treatment - March 31

Mid Coast Hospital and Maine Center for Cancer Medicine are offering an educational series focused on improving the lifestyles of cancer survivors. Open to anyone in the community touched Read more

 

Our Health Film & Discussion Series: Consider the Conversation - April 7

Offered jointly by Mid Coast Hospital and Access Health, the "Our Health: Film and Discussion Series" continues at Frontier Cinema and Café in Brunswick. Due to popular demand ...Read more


Health & Wellness Expo at Women's Fitness Studio - April 11

Come join us for this FREE event. All ages welcome! We will have free class demos, instructors to answer your questions, our own spa and beauty professionals, local wellness professionals,Read more

 

Embracing Life after Cancer: Psychological Reactions to Cancer Diagnosis & Ways to Cope - April 15

Mid Coast Hospital and Maine Center for Cancer Medicine are offering an educational series focused on improving the lifestyles of cancer survivors. Open to anyone in the community touched ... 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 ... 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

Financing Your Micro Business Workshop - March 24

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

 

Two Nights of Canine Wellness - March 24 & 25

Two nights! You may bring your dog, or not, as you wish. Topics include: Orthopedics, and what to look for. Wellness, geriatrics, exercise, and weight control/body mass index scores. Some ... 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

 

Commemorating the End of the Civil War - April 9

Ambassador Thomas Pickering will reflect upon his experiences of negotiating peace treaties around the work in relation to the peace that ended the civil war on April 9, 1865. Open to the ... 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,  ... 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

BRUNSWICK'S WEEKLY CURBSIDE COMPOSTING SERVICE
For less than the cost of a cup of coffee each week, you can now save on green bags, protect the environment, and get high-quality compost for your spring plantings. Subscribe for the We Compost It! weekly compost pickup to get your bucket at: www.wecompostit.com/curbside. Contact Brett at brett@wecompostit.com or 272-0896 with questions.

Donations for Mid Coast Hospital's "Grand and Glorious" Yard Sale - May 8, 9 & 10

may be taken to the old Borders, Merrymeeting Plaza, Brunswick, every Saturday March 14-May 2, and every Wednesday March 25-April 29, 9 AM -12 noon. Please call 443-6838 for large item pick-up.  Donations for spring used book sale April 2-3 at Mid Coast Hospital may also be taken to Borders every Saturday in March, 9-12 noon.  All proceeds benefit MCH!


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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