February 17, 2016

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Spa Specials

SkinCeuticals Special

Ski Tune Special

Winter Special

Storewide Sale

Sheet music 
Discount

Weekend Getaway

Hampton Inn
U.S. Military Discount 

BDA Events

The Seasons Of Longfellow
Throughout the month of February 

Morning at the Historical Society -   Feb. 19 
During school break, join us for family-oriented activities as Kathleen Neumann of the Maine Historical Society  ... Read more
Happy Birthday Henry - and Thank You, WES! - Feb. 27
Longfellow's romantic and heartbreaking epic work was inspired by the expulsion ... Read more.

Click here for a listing of all the Longfellow Days events.
Bun Bun's Bake Shop Grand 
Re-Opening and 
Simply Social - February 23
Join us to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Bun Bun's Bake Shop with a Simply Social networking event to follow. Tuesday, February 23rd, 5 to 6:30 PM. Enjoy samples of Bun Buns cakes and sweet treats! To help us in planning, please register your attendance here.

The 2016 BDA Speaker Series presents

Senator George J. Mitchell 

Wednesday, March 16th  
7:30 AM
The Brunswick Hotel & Tavern
4 Noble Street, Brunswick

Downtown Brunswick Events

February is LOVE YOUR LIBRARY month
The COINS FOR CURTIS drive is underway for kids of all ages to help support the Annual Fund. Simply pick up a COIN jar at Curtis Library (donated by Gelato Fiasco); fill it with coins ..  Read more 

BEAD-Dazzled! Family Day at the Arctic Museum!  February 20
Bring the whole family to create unique and beautiful crafts with beads of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Create a colorful zipper pull, make a shimmering beaded snowflake, learn to make beads ...Read more
A Farewell to Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea & Trivia - February 20
Join us for afternoon tea, discussion, and trivia about the life and times of the ladies of Downton Abbey while taking the opportunity to view our Dress exhibit in it's final weeks. Read more

Scotch Tasting in the Tavern - February 21
We're happy to bring back our popular scotch tasting in the Tavern! We have a selection of six fantastic scotches, each paired with a special dish designed by Chef David Pendexter. ... Read more

Chamber After Hours Hosted by Hancock Lumber - February 24
Chamber After Hours events are the best regional networking events. You and your employees will make new connections, gather business leads and reconnect with business owners. Register

Live Music at The Daniel / Coast Bar + Bistro - Thursday & Friday nights - February
Come in and listen to great live music and a variety of musicians ranging from Peter Carriveau (4th) to October Road (18th) to Cilantro (29th) and many more artists  ... Read more 

Women's Fitness Studio & Spa Extravaganza - March 10 to 12
These three events are all FREE and open to the public. Girls Night at the Spa, a relaxing Day at the Spa with a complimentary Young at Heart Fitness Class and a 30 minute workshop by.. Read more

UUCB Concerts for a Cause: Ellis Paul - March 12
Paul is a key figure in what has become known as the Boston school of songwriting, a literate, provocative and urbanely romantic folk-pop style that helped ignite the folk revival of  ... Read more

Bowl For Kids' Sake - April 1 & 2
Join us on Friday, April 1st at the Bowling Bowl in Brunswick or Saturday, April 2nd at Yankee Lanes! **NEW** High School Galactic Bowl at Yankee Lanes Friday, April 1st.  Read more

 Midcoast Maine's Got Talent - April 8
The Rotary Club of Brunswick is searching for Midcoast talent for participation in its fifth annual "Midcoast Maine's Got Talent" stage production at Crooker Theater on April 8th at 7 PM. 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.
Art & Culture

Maine State Music Theatre's Same Seat renewal deadline -  February 29th!
Don't forget to call the Box Office before the end of the month to renew your subscription to the 2016 season. With titles like Ghost, Evita, Fiddler on the Roof, and Mamma Mia! this is a season you definitely won't want to miss. Call Susie at 207-725-8769.

Paint Night at The Daniel / Coast Bar + Bistro - February 29
Raise your glass to a NEW kind of night out! Paint NiteŽ invites you to create art (see below) over cocktails at Coast Bar + Bistro in Brunswick. Grab your friends and spend two hours... Read more

Oratorio Chorale presents Dvorák Mass in D -  March 6
The Oratorio Chorale winter 2016 concert, "Dvorák Mass in D," featuring organist Ray Cornils, will take place in three performances March 5 and 6 in Brunswick and Portland. The program will .. Read more

Paint Night at The Daniel / Coast Bar + Bistro - March 14
Raise your glass to a NEW kind of night out! Paint NiteŽ invites you to create art (see below) over cocktails at Coast Bar + Bistro. Grab your friends and spend two hours drinking, laughing... Read more
Health & Fitness

FREE Hip Hop Dance Class
 - February 24

Come join us for an absolutely FREE Intro to Hip Hop Dance Class with Liza! She'll be covering the basics of a brand new routine and choreography, so whether you are an experienced ...Read more

Latin Street Dancing Lesson - February 27
Come learn the basics of Latin street dancing, an informal style that is all about feeling the music and having a good time! This event is a fundraiser for the ArtVan. Read more

Love Yourself Dance Challenge 2016 - through March 19
Want to lower your cholesterol, fight anxiety or lose weight?! Or maybe just learn how to dance and be happy... set your own goals! Tony Dance Fitness Studio. Read more

Women's Self Defense & Krav Maga Workshop - March 19
e had such an overwhelming response to our first workshop we're running it again! Presented by Graydon "Cub" Lewis Military Advisor - Krav Maga Military Force Division. Register  ...  Read more

Winter Warriors at Fleet Feet Running - through March 23
This program is for walkers AND runners and exercise fiends. We don't care, we just want you to stay active this winter! The program is completely FREE and includes FREE group workouts. Read more

Run Club 2016 at Fleet Feet Running 
Run Club 2016 Sign-ups are LIVE! Sign up today to be a part of our 2016 team. Sign up for either Portland, or Brunswick! And of course you are welcome to participate in both if you sign up.. Read more
Presentation & Instruction

Panel Discussion: "It's Time to Face Human Trafficking in Maine" - February 17
Human trafficking happens every day, in every state, yet is too often concealed from the public. In order to raise awareness about the prevalence of trafficking in the US, survivors of human  ... Read more

Business Success Seminars - Lunch & Learn - February 18
The Truth About Investing and Investors. "I'll get an investor?" We hear this a lot when discussing funding business growth. But what does it take to attract venture capital? What do VC  ...Read more

Tax Prep for the Self-Employed  February 22
Curtis Library is excited to be programming in Harspwell thanks to the expertise and partnership with New Ventures. Presented by Jenn Debransky, Microenterprise Specialist at New  .. Read more

Memory & Commemoration: The Challenge Civil War Brunswick - February 22
Bowdoin College Professor of History, Patrick Rael, author of the new "Eighty-Eight Years: The Long Death of Slavery in the United States," kicks off our 2016 Winter-Spring Lecture Series ... Read more

PHS Lunchtime Brown Bag Series - February 24
The PHS Brown Bag Series will center around the issues of Digital vs. Analog: Separate but Equal? The optional reading is an article from the New York Times "Digital Culture, Meet Analog Fever." Read more

February Curtis Money Meet Up: The Single Woman's Guide to Retirement - February 24 & 26
Don't let the title of the February Curtis Money Meet Up throw you, The Single Woman's Guide to Retirement has something for everyone regardless of how you identify. If you're one of ...Read more
Business News

Located at 57 Maine Street. Reasonably priced, offering senior and children discounts. Business hours: 8 AM - 4 PM Tuesday - Saturday. No appointments, walk ins encouraged.  Call: 207-370-9410 .

Big E's Burritos, Bowls & Salads
Now open on Sunday's from 12-8 PM. Students receive $1.00 Off Monday Madness with Student ID on Mondays.

The American Cancer Society is looking for office volunteers and/or event planning volunteers. Our office is located at 1 Bowdoin Mill Is. Suite 300, Topsham. FMI call 207-373-3700 or email amy.stjohn@cancer.org.
 
Account Executive Opportunity
The Times Record/timesrecord.com/Real Estate PLUS is seeking an account executive.  The successful candidate will contact businesses in an assigned area in person/by phone/via ..  Read more

Androscoggin Bank 
Hiring a Retail Manager for its Brunswick locations. Do you know someone who is excellent at recognizing and training employees while able to grow client satisfaction and sales? f so, Read more

Executive Director/President Opportunity
Southern Maine Midcoast Chamber (SMMC) is looking for an experienced, dynamic, and dedicated Executive Director/President to further the Chamber's mission of supporting area... Read more

It's All Good Resale
Cindy Neprash, owner of It's All Good Resale, will join eight others for her annual South African volunteer trip orchestrated by Universal Promise (www.universalpromise.org). During .. Read more

Paws for a Cause Early Bird Registration is OPEN! 
Paws for a Cause, Coastal Humane Society's biggest annual fundraiser supporting our furry friends is August 27!  All proceeds from from this walk, 5K, and festival .. Read more

Union Street Bakery
Closed for vacation from February 7 - 28. They will reopen on February 29.
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