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FEBRUARY 2016

Greetings!

As the heart of Winter arrives, we're cozying up and thinking of green and healthy ways to stay warm, from home renovations to outdoor fun to spreading the Valentine's love, and more. We hope the news, articles, and events in this newsletter ignite your passions!

This Month's E-Coupon - FREE Admission for 2

Click on the logo above to print a coupon for FREE admission for you and a friend to the Maine Home & Remodeling Show.

We're excited to participate in this year's Maine Home & Remodeling Show at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. The event features 180+ exhibitors, an Artisan Marketplace; a Meet the Chefs cooking series with Portland area chefs; and a Seminar Series with topics on a variety of home improvement projects. Show times are Saturday, February 13th, 10am-6pm, and Sunday, February 14th, 10am-4pm.

Talking heat pumps with Scott Libby

This month, we catch up with Scott Libby, owner of Royal River Heat Pumps in Freeport, to learn more about heat pumps and how evolving technology can help us efficiently heat our homes. Can a heat pump heat your entire home? Are there certain styles of homes where they work best? How do the costs to operate a heat pump compare with other heating systems? Read our full conversation and Scott's insight into home heating here.

Spread the Love!

As Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air. Pull out your

SunriseGuide and explore all the ways you can celebrate love this month.

Love your friends: What better way to spend V-day than with your friends? Since it's on a Sunday this year, gather a group and head to brunch. Check out Gather, Frog and Turtle, or The Sinful Kitchen, to name a few.

Love your family: Spend some quality time with the kids at The Children's Museum & Theater of Maine or Greenlight Studio, or sign them up for some classes at Aikido of Maine. You could also nurture your family ties with a parenting series from The Center for Parenting and Play.

Love your pets: Pamper your pet with treats and grooming from The Fish and Bone, The Dog Wash, Etc, Animal House, and Planet Dog.

Love your sweetie: Save on sweets for your sweetie from Love Kupcakes, Dean's Sweets, Dirty Dozen Donuts, or Black Dinah Chocolatiers, among others.

Love yourself: Whether you resolved to be healthier in the New Year or you are feeling run down this cold and flu season, give your health a loving boost. Seek some assistance with your health goals at the MaineHealth Learning Resource Center, the Integrative Health Center of Maine, Lotus Family Practice, Inner Shores and so many more.

Let your love keep you warm this month, and let the SunriseGuide help! If you haven't picked yours up yet, stop by at a local retailer or download the app today ($20 print/$14.95 mobile).

Save on the go with the SunriseGuide Mobile App!

The 2016 SunriseGuide Mobile Edition launched Jan. 1 and is available

for download from your smart phone here. The mobile edition makes it easy for you to find the best healthy, local and green businesses in Maine and redeem SunriseGuide coupons from your phone. You can even share an account with your partner or a friend! Imagine never again missing out on great offers because you left your SunriseGuide at home. With more than 200 discounts, the SunriseGuide mobile app will keep you saving all year long. ($14.95). Download here!

Looking for a School Fundraiser?

Do you know a school group, sports team or faith group that is looking for a profitable and locally-supporting fundraiser this year? SunriseGuide Fundraisers produce high returns AND provide a Maine-made product that you and your supporters will feel good about. We can help you raise money for a Class of '16 or '17, sports team, Project Graduation, booster or environmental club, special trip, and more! There are no funds required upfront and your group earns up to $10 on each book sold! Learn more here.

Home & Business Energy Fairs

Learn how to save energy dollars while reducing your environmental impact. Local companies and nonprofits will be exhibiting solar energy, heat pumps, pellet boilers, biofuels, energy efficiency, natural gas, green grid power, and more. And we'll be there with books, magazines and the new mobile edition. The next fairs are on February 6 in South Portland and February 27 in Gorham from 10am-3pm. Door prizes, children's entertainment, and workshops! Hosted by the Greater Portland Sustainability Council and other local partners. Click here for full details.

SunriseGuide Partner News

Congratulations to The Yard at the Mill on their one year anniversary!

Congratulations to all the Good Food Award winners, including partners Black Dinah Chocolatiers, Bixby Co., and Gold Star Honeybees! They rose to the top among

almost 2,000 national entrants.