August 10, 2016


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Music on the Mall - Rescheduled for Thursday, August 11
This weeks concert features the Merrymeeting Community Band at 6 PM with a variety of music performed by this multi-generational band.

FREE Admission.   
 
Grab a blanket or chair, bring your family and friends, order a picnic dinner or dine at a local Brunswick restaurant, shop at a local business, then relax and enjoy great music! Click here for the complete concert schedule.
Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival - August 20
Join us for the 10th Annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival. This juried, fine arts show includes more than 100 artists 
and represents a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, mixed media, graphics and drawing, photography and fine crafts. A true family event, there will be live music on two stages, performance artists, face painting and craft projects and activities for kids and families. FREE admission! 
Rain or Shine. Find more details here.


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Simply Social at Cool As A Moose - September 20
Please join us and plan to bring a friend or co-worker for a fun and social evening of networking with local business members, the Brunswick Downtown Association Board & Staff. Enjoy lite bites and appetizers. Cool As A Moose is located at 128 Maine Street, Brunswick. Please register here .
   
Downtown Brunswick Events


Mattisse Eyewear Trunk Show at Berrie's - August 11

We will have the entire collection of this unique boutique line of eyewear hand made and hand painted in Italy. Come on in and try on these works of art! One night only! Special discount applies to this show.  86 Maine Street, Brunswick. Check us out on Facebook!
 
Trunk show & Wine Tasting at Wylers and Local - August 12
Please join us for 3 Trunk Shows, A Wine Tasting & Art Opening! Friday August 12, 5-7 PM! Patty from Hobo Bags is stopping by with lots of leather bags & wallets from their latest ...  Read more
  
Bloch Day at Petit Jete Dance Boutique - August 13
 Petit Jete Dance Boutique will be celebrating Bloch Day on Saturday, August 13th from 10-2.  A professional pointe shoe fitter will be on hand from Bloch to work with you to find the ... Read More


Maine Woodworking Expo - August 27
The expo will showcase exceptional quality furniture and wood accessories by Maine craftsmen and women, some of the finest in New England. Meet the creators and see their work in ...  Read more
 
The Big Swing Charity Golf Tournament - September 16
Announcing our exciting BIG SWING Golf Tournament hole-in-one prize!! A Pleasant Holidays Golf Getaway, valued at $10,000, courtesy of AAA of Northern New England's Brunswick  ... Read more
 
American Red Cross Blood Drive On Maine Street -  September 16
Hosted by Cool As A Moose. The American Red Cross is currently in a critical need state for blood donations. For every presenting donor we will be making a $100 donation to the ... Read more 
 
UUCB Concerts for a Cause:  State Street Traditional Jazz Band - September 24
Portland's State Street Traditional Jazz Band will provide a taste of New Orleans jazz of the early 1900's.  UUCB Concerts for a Cause are held at the Unitarian Universalist Church ... Read more 
 
Live in the Lounge, The Summer Season, at Frontier - Wednesdays
Join us every Wednesday night throughout the summer for live music in our lounge. Featured acts include Viva and the Reinforcements, v i n y l j u n k y, Starcrossed Losers, Red-Eyed ... Read more 
 
How-To Festival and Block Party - October 1
Curtis Memorial Library hosts its third annual How-To Festival and Block Party. Join us for music, food, fun, and inspiration. Talented individuals and local business owners are donating  ... Read more 
 
Tri-County Literacy's Candy Cane Train - December 10-11
Support local literacy programs while enjoying a scenic holiday train ride that is fun for the whole family! Two trips daily from the Brunswick Train Station to Portland and return ... Read more 
Brunswick and Beyond 


Shore Dinner Fundraiser - August 13 
Please join us for an evening of wonderful food & community under the tent at Mitchell Field on Saturday, August 13. The Shore Dinner is a longstanding tradition in Harpswell ... Read more 
 
Run for our Fallen Heroes 5K Walk/Run & 10K Road Race - August 20 
The Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation will be holding it's inaugural 5K run/walk & 10K road race on August 20. The Summit Project will be joining us to show their support by bringing ...Read more 
 
Coastal Maine Antiques Show - August 24
Come visit Cabot Mill Antiques booth at the Coastal Maine Antiques Show to benefit the Damariscotta River Assoc. and the Maine Antiques Dealers Assoc. Show Hours: 9 AM - 4 PM .. Read more
 
The Highlands Open House - August 24
Come and see homes for sale. Stop by the Welcome Center for a map. Refreshments Served. Bring a friend!
 
Paws for a Cause - August 27
Paws for a Cause is Coastal Humane Society's 5K, Walk, and Festival for the shelter pets we know and love! Join us for live music, food trucks, a "Meow-mosa & Drooly Mary" post race  ..  Read more 
 
Author Presentation: Rescue Road - August 26th 
Peter Zheutlin, author of RESCUE ROAD will  describe the extraordinary story of one man who has driven more than a million miles to rescue thousands of dogs from hunger, abuse and ... Read more
2nd Friday ArtWalk - August 12


Brunswick's Art Walk  
Something for everyone ... come join us! Look for the tall orange Art Walk flags to locate the venues. Brochures with maps are available at flagged locations or by clicking hereFive Rivers Arts Alliance is the organizer  for this  Read more


Night at the Museum! August 12
Celebrate summer at the Bis the organizer  for this community event. Many Brunswick businessowdoin College Museum of Art during the August Brunswick Art Walk.  Guided tours of the exhibition This Is a Portrait If I Say So:  Identity in American Art ... Read more

 
Maritime Reflections at Points of View Art Gallery - August 12
Points of View Art Gallery presents Maritime Reflections, a joint exhibit of Maine's iconic maritime culture by Points of View Artists and photographers from the First Light Camera ... Read more

 
Bayview Gallery Presents "Allure of the Coast"  - August 12 through September
Harbor Walk by Barbara Applegate, oil on canvas, 24" x 30". Join us for ArtWalk, Friday, 5 - 7 PM. Experience the Joy of Fine Art Specializing in Contemporary American ... Read more
Art and Culture


Family Film: Song of the Sea - August 14, 21, and 28
Directed by Tomm Moore.From the creators of the Academy Award®-nominated The Secret of Kells comes a breathtakingly gorgeous, hand-drawn masterpiece ...Read more 
 
World Elephant Day Film "When Elephants Were Young" - August 12
A 2015 Canadian documentary film directed by World Elephant Day Co-Founder Patricia Sims and narrated by William Shatner. Wok and his young elephant Nong Mai share a life of ...  Read more 


Snaex and Bad Mariachi - August 13
Snaex know no limits, yet aspire to align themselves with what is always necessary: patience, harmony, and the child's mind. Snaex are Chris Teret, who hails from Baltimore and  ...  Read more 


Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made - August 16-21
After Steven Spielberg's classic Raiders of the Lost Ark was released 35 years ago, three 11-year-old boys from Mississippi set out on what would become a 7-year-long labor of love and ... Read more 
 
PHS Walking Tour: Women's History II - August 14
Join historian Candace Kanes for the second of two women's history walks this summer. From Federal Street to Pine Grove Cemetery and the Bowdoin College campus, this walk  ... Read more
 
PHS Walking Tour: Below the Falls - August 21
Join local historian and archeologist Fred Koerber for a walk along the lower Androscoggin River, tracing its history from the time of earliest occupation by indigenous people to current use. Read more
 
Being A.P. - August 23-27
A feature documentary following AP McCoy - the greatest jump jockey of all time. As he passes his 40th birthday, an age beyond which most jockeys are unable to continue, AP   ... Read more


The Magic Flute from the Bregenz Festival, Austria - August 28
Three enormous, 27-metre-high fire-spewing "dragon dogs", a Queen of the Night costume to break all records, three mythical creatures for the three ladies operated by puppeteers, and  ... Read more
 
PHS Walking Tour: First Parish Cemetery - August 28 
Join Ron Romano, author of Early Gravestones in Southern Maine: The Genius of Bartlett Adams for a tour of this historic community cemetery. The First Parish Cemetery, located about  ... Read more 
Presentation & Instruction


Maine Woods Insect Invaders - August 18
Join Colleen Teerling, Forest Entomologist with the Maine Forest Service, in the field to search for invasive insects and consider their impacts on our forests and local economy. Learn ... Read more


The Highlands Senior Living Workshop - August 25
Explore senior living options, learn about life at The Highlands, take a tour and enjoy a complimentary luncheon in the Holden Frost House Dining room. Noon to 1 PM.



Advance Directive Workshop at Sunybrook - August 29
Join Amy Berube ofCHANS Home Health Care and co- presenters Arthur J. Lamothe, Attorney at Law and Christopher Ladner- funeral director at Brackett Funeral Home as they ... Read more



New Ventures Maine Application Deadline for Venturing Forth Class - August 31

Are you starting a small business or working on your plan for expansion of your existing business?  Apply by August 31 for Venturing Forth, a free 12-week intensive business planning .. Read more



The Highlands: Knowing When Your Loved One Needs to Retire From Driving - September 13

Heather Shields, OT, of Pathyways Rehabm, will present on knowing when your loved one needs to retire from driving. The Highlands, Topsham.


Understanding Medicare - September 25

It is time for you to look into Medicare? This workshop will answer all of your questions. It will cover eligibility, timeline to enroll, what it covers and what it doesn't cover, additional plans ... Read more

Health & Fitness


Brunswick Bicyclist Benefits
Beginning area residents are now able to take advantage of a new program designed to promote bicycling in Brunswick. Brunswick Bicyclist Benefits will provide a variety of discounts ...Read more


Get the Foundation of CrossFit - August 1-31
We require all of our new athletes, regardless of fitness level, to go through our Fundamentals program. If you are a seasoned CrossFitter (CrossFitting for more than 6 months) from  ... Read more


The Highlands: Communication Strategies For Those With Cognitive Impairments - August 16
Presented by Maine Alzheimer's Association. As people with Alzheimer's disease progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. 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 .. Read more
Business News


Berrie's is turning 80!  In honor of our 80th birthday, we want to honor you, along with your hearing and vision!  Come visit us for special discounts throughout the month to include $80 off a complete pair of eyeglasses, up to $800 off premium hearing aids, and buy one get one free hearing aid batteries.  Like us on Facebook for more information and special discounts.



Business Space Available Downtown
Looking for a small professional or retail space at the heart of Brunswick Maine Street?Senter Place may just have the space you need with lease options from 400 - 600 square feet. Call Dee Perry at 837-9248 or e-mail at senterplace@gmail.com
 
There's an App for That...New Beet Market & Café on Brunswick Landing, that is!
Download our App to your Apple or Android smartphone to pre-order and pre-pay for your food...and it'll be ready when you walk in the door. It fast, easy, and will make all your hungry friends jealous. Search on the App Store for 'New Beet Market' or visit our website: www.NewBeetMarket.com/Order. 
 
Amtrak Downeaster - Great Dome Rail Car
Take in the scenic beauty of Northern New England from the Great Dome rail car on the Amtrak Downeaster. Available Weekdays on Trains 682, 683, 686, 687 and Weekends on 690, 691, 698,699 from August 13 thru September 18, 2016. Book Now!
 
The Brunswick Explorer 
 
Download the updated Brunswick Explorer schedule by clicking hereOffering extended hours beginning Monday, July 11. The new schedule will begin with the east-bound bus ... Read more
 
Vacation Office - when on vacation in the Mid Coast area need a space to work for a few hours or a few days - Brunswick Business Center can accommodate your needs.  Our aim is ... Read more
Public Announcement


Polystyrene Foam Ban Ordinance
On March 21, 2016, the Brunswick Town Council adopted an ordinance banning polystyrene foam ("Styrofoam") food and beverage containers in the Town of Brunswick. The ordinance does not take effect until October 1, 2016. Recognizing that this ordinance may have a direct impact ...Read more
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