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This Month's Expert Conversation

Hike & Bike to Support the Maine you Love!

We're Hiring!

Maine Yoga Fest

Book Your Fall Fundraiser Today

"Must-Haves" for a Perfect Maine Summer Day

Partner News

Sustainable Living Events

Save the Date

June 2014

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

"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.

Various hiking and biking trails to explore - Here are some of our favorite hiking trails (including family-friendly hikes and coastal trails) and bike rides for people of all ages and skill level.

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.

Your copy of the SunriseGuide - Here are some of the summer-related coupons you'll find in the 2014 edition:

$1 off at Maine Squeeze Juice Caf�
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!

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.

Save the Date

Climate Change and the Future of Snow: Book Discussion with Porter Fox

Jul 2, 5-7pm, Northeast Harbor Library, Northeast Harbor

2014 Northeast Permaculture Convergence

Jul 4-6, MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center, Unity

Maine Grain Alliance's 2014 Kneading Conference & Bread Fair

Jul 24-26, Skowhegan Fairgrounds, Skowhegan

Have a sustainability event we can help you promote?

Please e-mail us the details.

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Part handbook, part coupon book, the SunriseGuide is a resource for learning about, supporting, and living in a healthy and sustainable way in southern and coastal Maine.