November 12, 2015

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 5 Year Anniversary!

At Last...Salon
Manicure & Pedicure Specials w/Brianna

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November Special

Special Discounts

Fall Special Offer

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Take 5 Special
BDA Events

BDA's Early Bird Sale & Bed Races SATURDAY, Nov. 14th!
Sales start at 6 AM! Exciting discounts offered by 18+ Downtown Brunswick businesses! Click here for details and discounts. Plus -  the highly anticipated Rolling Slumber Bed Races at 11 AM on Park Row! Cheer on your favorite team! Free for spectators!
BDA's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
with Santa - Nov. 28!
   Ring in the season with family and friends at our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, Saturday, November 28! Enjoy hot cocoa, coffee and cookies and free Horse and Carriage Rides 2 - 5 PM - all provided by the Brunswick Downtown Association. Santa will arrive on a fire truck at 3 PM and stay until the tree lighting at 5 PM!
Downtown Brunswick Events

History Happy Hour - Train Wreck on Park Row - November 12
Join us at the Brunswick Inn, 165 Park Row and enjoy a cocktail, a good story, and excellent company as local historian Ed Galvin shares the tale of a Train Wreck on Park Row. $5 cover  ... Read more

Fall Art & Song Festival - November 14
At Curtis Memorial Library with Soundwavz Band. Fine Art, Crafts, Jewelry, clothing, Photography. Kid's free, Bowdoin Students: $8.00. Read more

Public Supper at Brunswick United Methodist Church - November 14
Good Food and Good Friends! Brunswick United Methodist Church's Public Supper. Beans, Salads, Casseroles, Homemade Pies! Two Seatings - 5 and 6 AM. Reservations are accepted but.  Read more

Maine Songwriters' Association 5th Annual Songwriting Contest at Frontier - November 14
The Maine Songwriters Association presents the 5th annual MSA Song Contest finals with a showcase that will feature the six finalists in the contest: Joel Dobbins, Jenny Lou Drew, Rob Cimitile .. Read more

Open House Chamber After Hours Hosted by CEI- November 18
MMC's Chamber After Hours are the best regional networking events. You and your employees will use this experience to make face to face connections, interact with other business people ... Read more

Olas at Frontier -  November 20
Olas is an original, all acoustic ensemble. Inspired by traditional and contemporary flamenco music and dance, the music of Olas is a unique blend of Arabic, rock and American folk   .. Read more

International Games Day - November 21
Looking for a place to hang out and have fun with your friends or family? Come play during International Games Day at your library. Stop by the Morrell Meeting room and try a new or familiar ... Read more

Christmas Fair at the Brunswick United Methodist Church - November 21
Muffins and Coffee beginning at 8 AM. Homemade Chowder and more with  Luncheon beginning at 11 AM. Baked goods, candy, preserves, decorations, plants, crafts, wreaths, books  ... Read more

Pasta Demo with Sarah Fioroni - November 24
Join Tim O'Brien and Sarah Fioroni of Fattoria Poggio Alloro for a traditional pasta-making demo. Eat some pasta, drink some wine, get Sarah's cookbook signed, and hear all Sarah's ...   Read more

Thanksgiving Dinner at Coast Bar & Bistro - November 26
Join us for Thanksgiving Dinner! Our culinary team has created a very special menu for you and your family. Seating's will be held at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM. Call 207-373-1824 for ...Read more

Thanksgiving Dinner in the Tavern - November 26
Join us as we celebrate in the Tavern with a Traditional Family Style Buffet. Seatings at 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM. The dinner is offered for $39 per person; seniors are $35; kids ... Read more

St. Paul's 79th Annual Christmas Fair - December 5
TREASURES & Antiques, Handmade Christmas Items & gifts, Costume Jewelry, Fine Art, Knits & Stitches, Wreaths & Greens, Country Store with ornaments, pet stockings, homemade .. Read more

Holiday Fair at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick - December 5
The Unitarian Universalist Church is offering unique and carefully created gifts at their annual Holiday Fair. Their welcoming space will be filled with local selections, such as: fresh handmade ... Read more

Santa Day at Skolfield-Whittier House - December 5
Get in the holiday spirit and bring the family to visit Santa in the stunning double parlor at the Skolfield-Whittier House. Miscellania, Bowdoin College's oldest female a cappella group ....  Read more

The Highlands Holiday Open House - December 10
It wouldn't be the Holidays without friends in our home. Please join us at The Highlands Holiday Open House, Historic Holden Frost House, 7 Academy Lane, Topsham. Noon to 3 PM.   Read more

History Happy Hour - The Lost Art of Hair Art - December 10
Join us for the final Happy Hour of the 2015 season at the Brunswick Inn, 165 Park Row and enjoy a cocktail, a good story, and excellent company as local historian and former PHS staff ... Read more

St. John's Christmas Craft Show - December 12
Wrap up your holiday shopping at St. John's 42nd Annual Christmas Craft Show.  With over 30 juried Maine artisans in attendance you're sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list... Read more

Sparkling Wine Dinner - December 16
Join us this holiday season to sample some incredible sparkling wines, paired with a five course meal from the Tavern. Oysters will be served as palate cleanser between courses.  Read more

Live in the Lounge at Frontier - Wednesdays
Featured acts include Micromasse, Dos Canosos, RJ Miller, v i n y l j u n k y, and OC & the Offbeats and others. Sit back, unwind and enjoy the best in food, drink and live music8 PM.
 
Live Music! at The Coast Bar & Bistro - Thursday & Friday Evenings
Thursdays: 6 to 9 PM, Fridays: 7 to 10 PM. FMIwww.thedanielhotel.com 
 
Lee Sykes in The Tavern - Thursday Evenings
Lee Sykes has been singing and playing guitar professionally since 1990. Specializing in Easy Listening music of many genres, he has ...Read more 

Katie Daggett in The Tavern - Friday Nights
Singer/songwriter Katie Daggett, a Maine native, has been performing her unique blend of adult contemporary music in coffeehouses, clubs , House concerts and restaurants...  Read more
Art & Culture

Jekyll & Hyde at The Theater Project - November 6 to 18
A new and shocking version of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of depravity, lust, love and horror. On the fog-bound streets of Victorian-era London, Henry Jekyll's experiments with exotic... Read more

ANZACS: Kicking Off a New Work!  - November 12
The Theater Project of Brunswick, Maine is pleased to announce an evening of music and readings as we begin the process of creating ANZACS, the Australian & New Zealand Army Corps. Read more

Five Rivers Arts Alliance Art Festival and Sale - November 13 to 16
Coleman Burke Gallery & Spindleworks, Fort Andross, 14 Maine Street. Weekend hours will be: Friday 5 - 8 PM, Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM , Sunday 1 - 4 PM.  On Friday night it's "Jazz Alchemy"... Read more

Home for the Holidays  Exhibit and Sale - November 13 to December 31
Whatnot Gallery, 7 Lincoln St. Special hours: Nov. 13: 5-8 PM, 14th: 9-4 & 15th: 1-4 PM .. Read more

Panel Discussion: Changing Climate and Dynamic Cultures: Survival in the Arctic - November 29
Arctic indigenous peoples have faced the challenge of adapting to climate change since prehistoric times. How have they responded to changing marine and terrestrial environmental ....  Read more
Health & Fitness

Click here to view special offerings on our Discounts and Specials page for Fitness!

Women's Fitness Studio Ho-Ho-Holiday Challenge - starts November 16
The holidays are quickly approaching with hectic schedules, holiday gatherings and FOOD!
Click here for a cash incentive to keep your weight in check! Participants receive 2 Free ... Read more

Caregiver Resource and Support Group, household safety - November 19
As part of a free monthly support group for caregivers, Mid Coast Senior Health Center will host Joshua Shean, Fire & Life Safety Educator, Brunswick Fire Department for a special safety  ... Read more
Presentation & Instruction

Love Heals! A Conference with Becca Stevens & Women of Thistle Farms - November 14
All who are interested in learning more about the reality of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, addiction, and incarceration, and the possibilities for addressing the needs of survivors ...Read more

Small Business Success Seminar "BEK's 10 Things to Know About Windows 10 - Nov. 17
Come see what all the hype is about Windows 10! Everyone is excited -The Start Menu is Back! Also learn more about Virtual Desktops, Cortana, Microsoft Edge, the new and Enhanced ... Read more

Better Living. Better Lunch. - November 17
Discover opportunities for better living at The Highlands. Join us for a complimentary luncheon with some of our residents and staff, learn about life at The Highlands, and experience an ...  Read more

AAUW presents Anne Collins Goodyear, Co-director, Bowdoin College Museum of Art - Nov. 18
The co-director of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Anne Collins Goodyear, Ph.D., will be guest speaker at the Bath-Brunswick Branch of the American Association of University Women  ...Read more

Understanding Health Insurance Options - November 19
Join us for a conversation with Midcoast Maine Community Action about your health care options for 2016. Midcoast Maine Community Action is part of the Western Maine Community Action... Read more
 
Lobstering, the Maine Coast Lecture Series - November 19
Sustainability and the American Lobster, Dr. Richard Wahle. Being able to ensure the future of the lobster fishery is essential to the Maine economy, lobstermen and to the overall health ...  Read more

Dine on a Dime: Money Smart Meetup - November 24
Chef and cooking instructor Ali Waks joins us to talk about crock pot and sheet pan meals. Come learn how to make the most of your meal money and stretch your grocery dollar. Plus-take... Read more
For Kids

Theater Smorgasbord - A Dramatic Buffet! October  to November 27
Eight sessions, take any or all of these sessions - young people will be introduced to all aspects of the theater during these workshops. Parents and friends are invited to the "show-let" on Dec... Read more

Drop & Shop Holiday Tennis Camp - November 28 & December 13
Get some shopping in this holiday season by bringing your child to Drop and Shop Kids Tennis Camp! This camp is for kids ages 4-17 and is a great way for kids to learn to play tennis ....  Read more
Business News

Pejepscot Historical Society hired Larissa Vigue Picard
Pejepscot Historical Society recently hired Larissa Vigue Picard of Topsham as its new executive director. A Maine native, Larissa previously was Director of Education at Maine Historical ... Read more

We Compost it!
Thinking about beginning a home composting program? Enjoy eating out? Now experience the best of both worlds with We Compost It! Wednesdays. Subscribe to We Compost It! for weekly ..  Read more

Borrow My Boutique
Borrow My Boutique is now accepting consignments. We are paying the best consignor rates in Maine. Could you use some extra cash for the holidays?  Borrow My Boutique is looking for .... Read more
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