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Greetings!  Sunshine and warmth. Long, leisurely days. Picnics and barbeques. Bike rides and wooded hikes. Locally-grown fruits and veggies. Live music at sunset. Just a few of the glorious things we love about June in Maine. We hope this finds you enjoying all those and more as we welcome back summer.
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This Month's Expert Conversation
with John Brooking from CyclingSavvy
 We recently caught up with John Brooking; a nationally-certified bicycle instructor with CyclingSavvy, a traffic cycling curriculum in Southern Maine. Read our full conversation with John, and learn about the courses they offer, some bicycle safety tips, and how CyclingSavvy creates "empowerment for unlimited travel."
Photo credit: Jeff Scher
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Hike & Bike to Support the Maine you Love!
 Going for a hike or a bike ride this summer can help make Maine a better place to live. MaineShare's annual "Virtual Hike and Bike" event allows participants to choose their own hike, bike ride, or walk to raise money for MaineShare. It works like this: you collect pledges, go out and hike or bike on a day that is convenient, and send in your donations. The virtual format saves time, paper, and fuel while offering more flexibility for participants. With no expenses involved, every dollar goes to MaineShare, to support their work raising funds for 42 statewide groups working for the environment, safe food and water, and equal rights for all the people of Maine. Learn more about MaineShare and register for the Hike and Bike event today.
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We're Hiring!
 We are expanding our team and have an exciting opportunity for a sales and marketing professional. Do you live and love a healthy & sustainable lifestyle? Are you passionate about helping Maine's businesses to grow and prosper? Do you have a solid track record of sales and marketing success? Then we want to talk to you. The position is based in our Portland office, though we are open to other locations for the right candidate.
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Maine Yoga Fest - July 12 & 13
 Next month, Maine Yoga Fest brings together the Maine community to celebrate the healing powers of yoga and encourage a healthy, peaceful, and compassionate way of living. With 35 local yoga instructors and 45 workshops, this two-day event showcases the awesome yoga offerings around Maine and features local music, food, and vendors. Save the date for Maine Yoga Fest, and be sure to use your SunriseGuide coupon to get 10% off your festival pass.
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Book Your Fall Fundraiser Today and Earn More Money!
 We know it's hard to think about fall when summer has just started, but we're now scheduling SunriseGuide fundraisers for next school year. Selling the SunriseGuide is a great way to raise money for class projects, sports teams, special events, school trips, activities and clubs, and more. And if you schedule your 2014-15 fundraiser by June 20th, you'll earn even more - you'll keep $10 for every book you sell, regardless of how many are sold! Choose a product you feel good about selling, while earning big bucks for your school...that's what we call a win-win!
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"Must-Haves" for a Perfect Maine Summer Day
Our list of necessities for an idyllic staycation day in Maine
 Non-toxic sunscreen - Protect your skin from the sun without exposing yourself to harmful chemicals. The folks at the Environmental Working Group have compiled a list of the safest sunscreens you can buy.
A Maine-grown picnic lunch - Every day in the summer, there's a farmers' market happening somewhere in Maine, and there's no better place to get locally grown and produced food. Keep the schedule of Maine Farmers' Markets handy!
The Green & Healthy Maine Visitor's Guide - Pick up a copy of our magazine at any of the 500+ locations statewide, or bookmark our digital edition on your phone and have this invaluable explorer's guide in your pocket at all times! (Our new 2014 edition releases June 16th!)
A good book - Whether relaxing at the beach, lying in a hammock, or sitting in a park, a good book is a summer staple. And here are our top picks for books by Maine authors.
A green way to get around - With buses, trains, boats, bikes, ferries, pedi-cabs, EV charging stations, and more, it's easy to get around Maine while keeping your carbon footprint low.
- $1 off at Maine Squeeze Juice Café
- A free popsicle (BOGO) from Pure Pops
- A free gelato cone (BOGO) from Maple's Organics
- Discounts from Broadway Gardens and O'Donal's Nursery
- A free consult with GoGreen organic lawn care
- 15% off at Lincoln Canoe and Kayak
- $50 off an adult course with SailMaine
- A free day of kayaking (BOGO) with Sebago Trails
- Discounted trips with Casco Bay Lines and Mongehan Boat Lines
- $10 off a bike tune-up at Ernie's and Gorham Bike & Ski
- $15 off a reservation at Frost Mountain Yurts
- $10 off a day trip with Summer Feet Cycling
- $15 off summer camp at The Theater Project
...just to name a few!
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SunriseGuide Partner News
 Congratulations to The Country Inn in Camden/Rockport for receiving a 2014 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor!
 Thanks to food scraps from the communities they serve, Garbage to Garden donated 50 yards of compost to local school gardens this spring.
 
Happy Anniversary to MaineShare (35) and The Shelter Institute (40)!
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Sustainable Living Event Highlights
This list is just a sampling of the many events happening around Maine. Please visit the Local Events section on our website for even more events.
Tips on Living a Car-Free or Car-Light Life
Jun 11, 5:30pm, Portland Trails, Portland
entreverge Portland
Jun 12, 5:30-9pm, The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel, Portland
Solar Open House with ReVision Energy
Jun 12, 5:30-7pm, Brunswick
MaineShare's 25th Anniversary Celebration
Jun 17, 5:30-8pm, Bowdoin College, Brunswick
Peony Bloom & Ice Cream Social Member Thank-You
Jun 18, 6-8pm, Maine Audubon, Falmouth
Navigating the Northeastern Cleantech Cluster through Wind, Water & Woods with E2Tech
Jun 19, 7:15-9:30am, Mariner's Church, Portland
Little Diggers Gardening and Nature Summer Series
Jun 19 (and every other Thursday until Aug 28), 9:30-11:30am, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay
MaineFare 2014
Jun 20 & 21, On the waterfront, Belfast
Hot Water Bath Canning and Freezing: Low-Sugar Strawberry Jam
Jun 24, 6-8pm, Whole Foods Market, Portland | Jun 26, 5:30-8:30pm, UMaine Cooperative Extension, Falmouth
The Solid Waste Hierarchy: Waste-to-Energy & the Brighter Side of Landfills with E2Tech
Jun 26, 7:15-9:30am, USM's Wishcamper Center, Portland
State of Maine Cheese Co. Tour
Jun 28, 12:15-4:15pm, State of Maine Cheese Co., Rockport
For a complete list of events, please visit the Local Events section on our website.
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