November 24, 2015

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BDA Events

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!


BDA's Annual Meeting - January 28
Save the date for Brunswick Downtown Association's Annual
meeting,"BDA -Caring about Our Life In Brunswick" scheduled for Thursday, January 28, 7:30 - 9 AM in the Daggett Lounge in Coles Tower at Bowdoin College
Downtown Brunswick Events

CrowdRise Holiday Challenge - November 24 to December 1
CEI has an exciting opportunity to participate in the Newman's Own Foundation #GivingTuesday CrowdRise Holiday Challenge and earn a $10,000 matching gift from Newman's Own ... 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

Hollowbody Electric Band - November 28
Each of the four members of Hollowbody Electric Band sing, giving rise to a lot of three and four-part harmonies, with Alexander, Harkness and Bird taking the lead vocal on a different songs .. Read more

SMMC's Ribbon Cutting for Liberty Tax Service - November 30
Southern Maine Midcoast Chamber's Ribbon Cutting at Liberty Tax Service. Open House, free refreshments, beverages, crowns, raffles, and more. Waver Auditions, Free Tax School ...  Read more

The Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar
The Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar will be a two-day event this year, running 10 AM - 3 PM on December 3, and 9 AM.- 1 PM on December 4 at the Mid Coast Hospital Caf� ...  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

�terna at Frontier - December 4
With �terna Trio, forces collide in a genre-bending hail as these exceptional musicians spontaneously 'riff' on classical themes, rock favorites, and their own contemporary compositions. Highly ... 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

SMMC's Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting For Tom Carr-Edward Jones
Chamber welcomes the new location for Tom Carr, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones. This is the second Edward Jones office in Brunswick at the Tontine Mall (149 Maine Street). 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

The Big Night Out - Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber Annual Meeting - January 15
Step right up to Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber's Annual Meeting on Friday, January 15, 5 - 8 PM. Come celebrate the energy and spirit of the Chamber at "The Big Night Out," an evening ... 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

A Ballerina's Tale at Frontier - November 25 & 29 
Get the incredible, behind-the-scenes story of how Misty Copeland, the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer of the legendary American Ballet Theater,  overcame a ...   Read more


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

I Dream the Colors: The Artists of Spindleworks preview - December 1
On December 1 at 7:00pm William Kunitz will be screening his new film "I Dream the Colors: The Artists of Spindleworks" at Kresge Auditorium at Bowdoin College. Open to the public.  Read more

Auditions: To Kill a Mockingbird at The Theater Project - December 2
Harper Lee's tremendous novel, onstage at The Theater Project. This is a community collaboration show to be produced April 1-10. All ages are needed and welcomed - no experience necessary. Read more

Reception: "Hooked Wall Pieces after Master Painters and Art for the Neck" - December 5
Maine Fiberarts will host a Reception on Saturday, December 5, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for our current show "Hooked Wall Pieces After Master Painters." Works by Maine artists who were inspired ... 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!

Tennis 123 for Adults
Ever wanted to learn to play tennis? Have you played before but want to get back into the game?Tennis 123 is for you! It includes a month of tennis with 3 lessons, free weekend court time ...  Read more

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
 
FREE Junior Tennis in December
Maine Pines is offering FREE Junior Tennis for the month of December to kids in Middle School and High School!! We hope many kids will join us to learn this lifetime sport. High School kids ... Read more

Mid Coast Center For Weight & Lifestyle Change - January 14
The next session of Mid Coast Hospital's Center for Weight & Lifestyle Change begins Thursday, January 14 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Mid Coast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Drive in Brunswick. Read more
Presentation & Instruction

Mid Coast Center for Joint Replacement Educational Session - December 10
Learn firsthand about the Mid Coast Center for Joint Replacement at a free educational session on Thursday, December 10, 1-2 p.m. at Mid Coast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Drive ... 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

Breakfast with Santa - December 13
Knights of Columbus all you can eat Sunday breakfast buffet with our special guest Santa!
Adults $7.00 Children $3.00
Business News

TrainRiders/Northeast 
TrainRiders/Northeast is seeking volunteers for Brunswick Train Station Host at evening train time for one hour twice each week.  Let's talk, call 879-7245

Maine State Music Theatre - It's time to VOTE! 
Maine State Music Theatre received over 20 nominations from Broadway World for their 2015 summer season. Now it's our job to help them win! Head over to the Broadway World website and vote for your favorites. Voting closes December 31st, and winners will be announced in January. Click here to vote.

Women's Fitness Studio & Spa - Diaper Drive 
This holiday season the Women's Fitness Studio & Spa will host a Diaper Drive in support of Seeds of Independence Young Parents Program as part of United Way of Mid Coast Maine's Diaper Project. The Seeds of Independence Young Parenting Program's goal is to help young parents develop .. Read more
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