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Chamber Chatter
August 18, 2015
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In This Issue
Brew Fest Information
After Hours
Member Highlights
New Member-
Dirty Bristles Chimney Sweep, Inc.
Member to Member
2016 Area Guide
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  Get Your Tickets Now!!! Are You A Brewer? If you are a Brewer, contact us to be a part of it all! Last year we had close to 3200 attendees. This is the event to be at on Saturday September 26th, 11am-4pm over at Point Sebago in Casco! Click on the logo for more info! ****Volunteers Needed**** Get a Free T-shirt, Hamburger or Hot Dog, Free Admission & "Sample the Best" for only $5.00! Contact Angie Cook at 207-647-3472 or [email protected]
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Bridgton Recreation Advancement Group was founded in 1997 in response to growing community interest in developing recreational facilities and programs. Since then, our volunteer organization has worked alongside numerous local groups to establish gymnasiums, sponsor Pondicherry Days' Iron Kid competition, run the annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, and build the Bridgton Skate Park.
BRAG's most amazing project to date is the Bridgton Community Recreation Complex, which will feature lighted fields for football, soccer, bocce ball, softball, and baseball, with tennis courts, basketball courts and a walking path that will circle the entire complex. Learn more (and see the map) in our Recreation Complex section!
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WMEDC Through collaboration with a variety of public, nonprofit and private partners, WMEDC acts as a catalyst for economic growth that contributes to the quality of life and overall prosperity of Oxford County's business community and 36 municipalities.
WMEDC believes in promoting a regional economic development approach that ensures
communities are prepared for growth by seeking their input and building productive partnerships with municipal, county and state government, businesses and other regional economic development partners.
job growth and investment with resources that make a difference. The key areas of emphasis for regional development include: business growth and retention, job creation, business lending, workforce development, transportation infrastructure, and effective advocacy for and marketing of Oxford County.
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Dirty Bristles Chimney Sweep, Inc., offers exceptional and honest sweeps and services with your safety in mind. Jeff St. Cyr has been a full service hearth professional since 2005. After leaving the propane and natural gas service industry, Jeff completed the Chimney Safety Institute of America's certified chimney sweep program. He has been factory trained by several manufacturers on a wide variety of gas, wood and pellet appliances. Jeff is a fully licensed and qualified sweep with full certifications. He brings his knowledge, his skills and his genuine work ethic into your home.
Bridgton, Maine
207-803-8195
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Have you used your member to member discounts?
Check Out These Discounts:
Bridgton Books: 15% off all purchases on Tuesdays &
Thursdays
Saco Valley Sports Center: 20% off each game of bowling
20% off hourly golf rate
SCORE Oxford Hills: FREE business counseling services
Westwood Cottages: 20% off cottage rental rates in June
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You can advertise your business through the Chamber!
Banner Ads are $10.00 weekly
Slider Ads are $50.00 monthly
We will help you design your ad for FREE!
Contact Angie at 207-647-3472 or [email protected]
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Do you know anyone on the Chamber who deserves to the"Chamber Professional" of the year?
The Maine State Chamber is taking nominations for Chamber Professional of the year award!
Nominations are due no later than August 28, 2015.
Contact Angie Cook at 207-647-3472 or [email protected] for nomination form.
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Community H.E.L.P., Inc. is making a list for all the children in need of backpacks and school supplies. We work with Ruth's 3 R's who has been able to help us with all these supplies for the past 2 years!
Also for the Month of August we will be having a 1/2 Price on "Back to School" For Clothing, shoes, backpacks and school supplies! We welcome any donations of Back to School needs!
Thank You in advance.
Patti Wininger
Director
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| 2015 Bridgton Hospital HEROES
During a recent ceremony at Bridgton Hospital, administration, management and employees paid tribute to five fellow employees that have consistently performed above expectations while also making significant contributions to their communities. The HEROES (Healthcare Employees Reaching Out with Exceptional Service) Award was established several years ago by the Central Maine Medical Family to acknowledge outstanding employees at Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. The awards are presented annually. Bridgton Hospital announced its roster of HEROES in July.  "The HEROES Award recognizes staff members who demonstrate the Central Maine Medical Family mission by providing, with expertise, commitment and compassion, exceptional healthcare services in a safe and trustful environment," said David Frum, President of Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals. To be recognized as one of the organization's HEROES, an employee must be nominated by a fellow employee through a formal review process. During the eighth annual celebration, Susan Cobb, Central Registration, Carol Miller, Food Service Manager, Amy Dugas, Naples Practice Manager, Gloria Morris, Respiratory, and Erinn Wright, M.D., were honored for their compassion, citizenship, integrity, service, excellence and commitment. The HEROES were feted with an afternoon social and received glass trophies. Their names will be added to a slate plaque beside the main entrance of the hospital. | |
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2016 Area Guide
The 2016 Area Guide is in full swing! Wendi Smith will be heading up our area guides this year. She is a former board member and works for RFB Advertising LLC. You will start hearing from her in the next few weeks and into September.
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 Do you have something going on in your neck of the woods? Let us know! - We will put your event in our weekly Chamber Chatter.
- Deadline for the chatter is Friday!
- Your event will post on the upcoming Tuesday
- Call me at the Chamber or email to [email protected]. Send me your flyers, your blurbs, your coupons or sales, your Help Wanted ads and all that good stuff. This is your space!
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NiteOwl #4
9pm Friday August 21, 2015
$Pay what you wish
Rules to Follow in Cloud Engineering
WIP Showing
7:30pm Saturday August 22,2015
$12 Suggested
The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window and Disappeared
Sunday August 23, 2015
$5 Suggested
50 West Main Street Denmark, ME 04022 (207) 452-2412
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QuickBooks Basics - the Expanded Version
Oxford Hills SCORE is pleased to offer a third QuickBooks workshop this year for small businesses in our community and beyond. This important software can help with your invoicing, tracking sales and expenses, and handling your bookkeeping requirements for tax preparation. QuickBooks will let you sync your data across your computer, tablet and smart phone mobile devices when you need it.
This four night, expanded version is intended to broaden your understanding of QuickBooks, allow for greater hands on functionality and expand the details previously provided in our May workshop. The version we will use targets the PC platform and not the Apple laptop so please insure you are a PC-based user.
Contact:
When
Tuesday September 15, 2015 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Thursday September 17, 2015 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Tuesday September 22, 2015 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Thursday September 24, 2015 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Where
Norway Town Office
19 Danforth Street
Norway, ME 04268
Building a WordPress Website
Oxford Hills SCORE is pleased to offer a Wordpress Workshop for small businesses wishing to build their own website using Wordpress.
Wordpress is one of the most popular content management systems for creating websites. This workshop, with Nathan O'Leary of Mainely SEO, will help business owners better manage and maintain their websites in Wordpress. It will cover some basic technical information, such as learning how to use the dashboard, choose a theme, structure a navigation bar, edit page content, and create a blog post; as well as some more advanced topics, such as using plugins, to help you make your site more robust. This will be a hands-on workshop, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptop or tablet. The fee for this workshop is $30. Please plan to register by selecting the "Register Now" button, no later than Friday, September 4th to hold a seat for this workshop to be held on Tuesday, September 8th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Norway town offices on Danforth Street in Norway. We encourage returning Veterans of the Armed Services to attend this event free of charge.
Contact:
When
Tuesday September 8, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Where
Norway Town Office
19 Danforth Street
Norway, ME 04268
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We would like to welcome you to one or all of our Summer Events: Loon Echo Trek - September 19.
Choose from a 4 or 6 mile hike along the Pleasant Mountain Range and/or a 25, 50, 75 or 100 mile bike ride. All proceeds go to support Loon Echo Land Trust. Fall Family Festival - October 17 from 12pm - 4pm.
Live music, chili cook off, kids activities and more. Proceeds support Harvest Hills Animal Shelter Moose Pond 1/2 Marathon - November 7.
Possibly the most scenic half marathon in Maine, this 13.1 mile run takes you around Moose Pond with great views of Pleasant Mountain and the Presidential range. There is also a 5k option as well. Proceeds support the Shawnee Peak Adaptive Ski Program.Shawnee Peak also has your summer escape plans covered with a number of lodging options from condos, to our new bunkhouse, the HUGE Shawnee Peak House or our mountain top yurt and cabin. Some weekends are still available, book your trip today! From all of us at Shawnee Peak, may you have a great 4th of July and we hope to see you soon! |
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Third Annual Spark Week August 16-23
Bridgton Alliance Church invites you to join us for our third annual SPARK Week activities. With a concert at the community center, a free medical clinic Monday through Friday, a free juggling show on the Bridgton Library patio, a free car wash, and our newest event Pets on Parade, there's something for everyone. All events are free and open to the public.
Free Outdoor Concert: At 3pm on Sunday, August 16, the Bridgton Alliance Worship Team will present a free concert with contemporary Christian music. The event will be held outdoors at the Bridgton Community Center.
Free Medical Clinic: Dr. Alan Bean will provide free medical screenings at Bridgton Alliance Church, 368 Harrison Road, Route 117, Bridgton. Clinic will be held Monday-Friday, August 17-21, 8am-12:00 noon.
Community Hymn Sing: Wednesday, August 19, 5:30 p.m. - bring your camp chairs to the gazebo at Stevens Brook School in Bridgton, for an hour of fun, singing some of your favorite, old-time hymns.
Free Juggling Show with the Supreme Court Jesters: Thursday, at 6:30 p.m., join us on the patio at the Bridgton Public Library for a free performance by the Supreme Court Jesters with juggling and illusions to entertain children and adults alike.
Free Car Wash: Saturday, August 22, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at the Bridgton Fire house on Gibbs Street, sponsored by the Bridgton Alliance Youth Group.
Pets on Parade: A free "just for fun" event for all ages to be held at Bridgton Alliance Church.
Ernie & Jason Couch Revival: Join us on Sunday, August 23, at 9:30 am for our SPARK Week closing service, featuring Ernie & Jason Couch Revival. Presenting a high energy mixture of classic and cutting edge Gospel, their music is loved by kids from eight to eighty-eight. For a great time of music, fun and encouragement, don't miss this service!
SPARK stands for Serving Practically And Reflecting the Kingdom. For a brochure with additional details and a calendar of activities, please contact the church office at 647-2027 or [email protected] Bridgton Alliance Church is located at 368 Harrison Road, Route 117, Bridgton.
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AARP Smart Driver Class
The Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, Me. will host the AARP Smart Driver course from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Advance registration no later than September 11 is requested as class size is limited. To register, call the BCC at 647-3116. The registration fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for others.
This four-hour refresher course is for experienced drivers 50 years of age and older. Topics include safe driving strategies, defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws and rules of the road. There are no written tests. The class helps drivers adjust to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Drivers in Maine 55 years of age and older are entitled to discounts on their insurance premiums for three years after taking or re-taking this course.
More information may be found on the Internet at DriverSafetyMe.weebly.com
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