Thanks to the Internet and social networking, paper doll enthusiasts are a growing group. The nostalgic appeal is fuelling a renaissance of the once-popular childhood past time. Celebrity paper doll books have been around for decades and they enjoyed a peak in popularity in the 1940s and ‘50s. Some of the stars, such as Bette Davis, who were subjects then, are being recreated by contemporary artists like famed fashion illustrator, Jim Howard. Debbie Reynolds was the subject of several paper doll books in the ‘50s and illustrator David Wolfe has created a new book depicting the enduring star at the beginning of her long career when she starred in hits such as “Singin’ in the Rain.” Marilyn Henry has been producing movie star paper dolls for several decades and she is highly regarded in the community of collectors. Her latest subject is elegant star of films and television, Loretta Young and her next paper doll will be ‘40s film actress, Joan Fontaine.

The inventory of Paper Studio Press, housed in Taliadoros’ Kingfield home office, could well revive the famous tagline coined by MGM Studios long ago. “More stars than in heaven” used to refer to the star roster of the famed Hollywood Studio. But Paper Studio Press has an equally impressive line-up that includes Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich, Jane Powell, Ida Lupino, Dorothy Lamour, Leslie Caron, Doris Day and even Phyllis Diller.

The entire catalog of paper dolls from Paper Studio Press can be viewed on paperstudiopress.com.

Join BYS, Portland’s first Bhakti Yoga Studio, for a series of yogic lectures, workshops, & blissful music Friday, November 18th & Saturday, November 19th.

Event schedule:
Friday 8-10pm Satsang (Community) : “What is the Guru?”
Saturday 2-5pm Temple of Sound Nada Yoga Purification
Saturday 7-10pm Kirtan (devotional music).

Visit http://www.bhavayogaschool.com for ticket information & purchase. All three events now $95 through October.

About Bhagavan Das

Teacher, performer, counter-cultural icon, lover of God: Bhagavan Das is as rich and manifold as Existence itself.

Bhagavan Das is one of the last living cultural icon of the 60′s. As Ram Das’s mentor (author of Be Here Now) he ushered in the New Age Spiritual Movement being the first Kirtan Artist in America. His groundbreaking album “Ah” (1971) produced by Jimmi Hendrix’s manager Michael Jeffrey’s was the first World Music album from Electric Ladyland. Bhagavan Das has also toured with Allen Ginsberg, opened for the Grateful Dead and sang with Bob Dylan.

Living as a sadhu in India for six years Bhagavan Das studied the ancient science of Nada Yoga under the guidance and direction of his Guru Neem Karoli Baba. Nada Yoga is the path of devotion to the inner sound current as a means to God Realization. Alan Watt’s himself saying in a Rolling Stone review of the Album “Ah” that “Bhagavan Das is truly a Master of Nada Yoga”.

Bhagavan Das’s rare and sacred offering to this world is like a singing open heart heralding the Guru’s Grace through the vehicle of Sound.

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About Bhava Yoga School

Bhava Yoga School (BYS) has been serving the extended Portland community through the fostering of devotion for body, soul, & spirit through yogic practices like chanting, vinyasa yoga, & meditation.  Come celebrate our one year anniversary with this series of amazing offerings. Coming up~ 200 Hr Teacher Training March 2012 & Weekend Beginner Sanskrit Immersion March 2012. _______________________________________________________________

CAMDEN, Maine (September 21, 2011) – The Carol Sebold HarborArts Juried Arts & Crafts Show returns to Camden Harbor on October 1-2 for its 28th year. Close to 100 artists and artisans will display, discuss and sell their work in a festive open marketplace nestled beside Penobscot Bay.

This year’s show features an eclectic mix of established and emerging artists in a variety of disciplines, expected to draw more than 4,000 visitors to the region.

What: The Carol Sebold HarborArts Juried Arts & Crafts Show

When: October 1 & 2 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Where: Harbor Park, Camden, ME

Highlights: Close to 100 artists and artisans present, variety of disciplines, beautiful location surrounded by flourishing fall foliage

Come celebrate this diverse, beautiful and popular outdoor art show beside the land and seascapes that inspired Carol Sebold and three generations of Wyeths. For more information, visit http://www.camdenharborarts.com/

The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership association that seeks to promote the interests of business and encourage economic development. For more information visit the Chamber at www.camdenme.org or email us at chamber@camdenme.org.

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Our Community Kitchen started in 2008 when our employee Liz Blaquiere recognized that more and more local people were struggling as the businesses they worked for downsized or, worse, closed their doors for good. Liz came to us and made a compelling case for a volunteer kitchen. We at The Progress Center agreed and a plan was formed. 40 meals were served that first day in space at a local church, and by the fourth month we were serving near or at capacity of 125 meals per night. The dinners soon became a gathering place for people of all ages, a place where individuals and families not only enjoyed a good meal but also the camaraderie of old and new friends.

Recognizing it as a great start but knowing more needed to be done, we began plans for a larger and more permanent solution. As those plans began to gel, farmers and small businesses suggested they could supplement their incomes if only they had access to a licensed kitchen facility. By providing affordable kitchen rentals, our Community Kitchen would help farmers create jams, breads, and other value added products. Our kitchen could also provide cake decorators, caterers, and specialty food entrepreneurs with a location to create their product lines. Their rentals would also help our kitchen with ongoing expenses: truly a win-win.

As our Community Kitchen program grows to 600 meals per week and develops other shared-use projects, we foresee as many as 30 individuals with disabilities will be gainfully employed or
retained as volunteers, with all enjoying the wellbeing and self-confidence that comes from having a job and knowing you’ve done it well.

Three years and $240,00 later, Liz Blaquiere’s dream has become a reality: on September 29th at 3:00pm, the ribbon will be cut and the public invited in to see our Community Kitchen.

USDA Rural Development State Director Virginia Manuel said, “I am pleased that USDA Rural Development could provide funding to such a remarkable organization as The Progress Center and congratulate all the partners that made this expansion possible. It is commendable that this community-based organization is making such a difference in the lives of the people in the rural communities it serves. The Community Kitchen will also support the USDA’s Know Your Farmer Know Your Food Initiative that promotes locally grown foods. The Progress Center is a huge asset that serves multiple purposes including providing a place where freshly grown produce can be prepared for local consumption and dining.”

John Williams, Executive Director of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce had this to say about the Community Kitchen. “This is a fantastic addition that will meet several critical needs in our communities. The new Community Kitchen will provide even more meals to those who continue to struggle in the challenging economic environment while helping employ more individuals with disabilities and at the same time also provide a place where local farmers can come and create many more food products enhancing their own income and helping this new state of the art facility pay for itself. What a wonderful opportunity for the citizens, businesses and non-profit organizations in the region!”

The undying gratitude of The Progress Center is extended to the many private foundations, the Department of Economic and Community Development, the US Department of Agriculture – Rural Development as well as those business and citizens of the local area who recognized the need and came forward with their financial support. In addition to the CDBC and the USDA, The Progress Center would like to thank Advance Auto, Lee Auto Malls, Bancroft Contracting, Paris Farmers Union, Oxford Plains Speedway, Oxford Networks, Katey Coffin, Bisco Property Management, Crossway Family Dental, Erin Bryant, Black Bear Entertainment including Jim Boldebook, Suzanne and Rupert Grover, Bob Bahre, and Bob Cott.

For more information on the Grand Opening please contact Priscilla at 743-8049 ext 266 or by email at priscillaburnette@progresscentermaine.org. For more information on the Community Kitchen please contact Lee at 739-6190 or by email at leebarker@progresscentermaine.org

Brunswick, Maine – August 13, 2011 –
Attention northern New England Boardgamegeek.com users and fellow boardgame enthusiasts! The Maine Gamer is happy to announce the 1st Annual Northern New England Boardgame Geek Meet-up, August 13th (this Saturday) in Brunswick, Maine!

We’ve reserved the large, air conditioned Morrell Meeting Room at the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, Maine for this day long event. Come for one game or stay for the day.

The meetup will feature: two morning sessions, two afternoon sessions with a break in the middle for lunch, and a board game swap meet. There will also be open tables for BYOBG (bring your own board game) fun. For those who wish to linger (and are of age) we will end the day at one of Brunswick’s fine pubs.

The event is free (no charge for registration) and open to the public. Children age 13 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

DAY SCHEDULE:
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Open Tables (5 unscheduled tables, first come, first serve)
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Session 1 (5 reserved tables, registration required)
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Session 2 (5 reserved tables, registration required)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Break for lunch / Swap Meet
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Session 3 (5 reserved tables, registration required)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Session 3 (5 reserved tables, registration required)

SESSION SCHEDULE:
Signup and registration information along with the schedule of hosted games on the reserved tables, are now online at our event page at the Maine Gamer web site (http://mainegamer.tumblr.com/bgg-meetup/).

HOSTING A GAME:
If you are interested in hosting a board game at one of the reserved tables please register and include the name of the game(s), along with the publisher and edition information in the “Notes” field of your registration application. You may also email the information to the event coordinator from the link provided on the event page.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
You are not required to register or reserve a table during a session to attend the event. You may elect to chance the availability of the open tables. However, registration is free and scheduling a session guarantees you a table for you to host a game or a seat at a scheduled game (as availability permits). You may reserve two morning or two evening sessions back-to-back if table availability permits.

There is no time limit on the open tables but they are reserved for board game use only. The open tables are available on a first come, first served basis.

Lunch is not provided. Please bring your lunch or, if you wish, many of Brunswick’s fine dining establishments are readily available downtown (within walking distance from the library).

Please Note: Food and drink are not permitted at the game tables.

DIRECTIONS:
Directions to the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick can be found on the Curtis Memorial Library website. We will be holding the event in the Morrell Meeting Room which has a separate entrance to the left of the main library entrance.

PARKING:
Please do not park in the library’s (very small) parking lot. There is plenty of street-side, public parking on the streets that surround the library. Also, additional parking may be found downtown and at the Hannaford parking lot nearby (all within walking distance).

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?
If you have questions or comments please post them on the forum thread regarding the meetup at Boardgamegeek.com.

SPONSORS:
We’d like to thank Merrymeeting Games, Rio Grande Games, GMT Games, ToyVault, Atlas Games and Asmodee Games for their contributions to our board game lending library and sponsoring this event.

CONTACT:
Mark Leaman
mark@merrymeetinggames.com
23 School Street, #2,
Brunswick, Maine 04011

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Recent changes in staffing at TPC include:

Nancy Kitchin was recently promoted to Director of Community Services.  She has been with The Progress Center since March of 2010 as Manager of Case Management Services.   A graduate of Johnson State College, Nancy brings a wealth of experience to this position which includes overseeing Community Supports, Employment Services, PCPs, CCM and TCM. 

Shonna Adams has been with The Progress Center for six years and has expertise in many areas.  She was recently promoted to Director of Residential Services.  Prior to this new position she was the House Manager at the Karla Jacobson Home.  Her new responsibilities include overseeing Residential Services, Shared Living and Home Supports.

Ashleigh Barker has been promoted to Supervisor of Case Management.  A graduate of The University of Southern Maine, she was a Case Manger prior to her new position.

Cherie Wilson, Sue Bone and Kathy Brown are now house managers at the three residential homes operated by The Progress Center.  Cherie has been with The Progress Center for fifteen years, most recently as a DSP/CRMA at the Karla Jacobson Home before becoming the house manager at that facility.  Prior to becoming the House Manager at the Spring Street Home, Sue, a nine year employee was the Home Supports Manager.  Kathy, a five year employee at TPC and former Manager of Community Supports is the House Manger at the Frederick Avenue Home.

Brunswick, Maine – July 7, 2011 –
Attention northern New England BGG users and fellow Maine board gamers from across the state! The Maine Gamer is happy to announce the Coastal Maine BGG meet-up, August 13th (Saturday) in Brunswick, Maine!

We’ve reserved a large, air conditioned community room at the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, Maine for this day long event. Come for one game or stay for the day.

The meetup will feature: two morning sessions, two afternoon sessions with a break in the middle for lunch, and a board game swap meet. There will also be four unscheduled tables for BYOBG (bring your own board game) fun. For those who wish to linger (and are of age) we will end the day at one of Brunswick’s fine pubs.

The meetup is free (no charge). Children age 13 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

DAY SCHEDULE:
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Open Tables (4 unscheduled tables, first come, first serve)
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Session 1 (4 reserved tables, registration required)
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Session 2 (4 reserved tables, registration required)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Break for lunch / Swap Meet
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Session 3 (4 reserved tables, registration required)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Session 3 (4 reserved tables, registration required)

SESSION SCHEDULE:
Signup and registration, along with the schedule of hosted games on the reserved tables, are now online at our Warhorn event page.

HOSTING A GAME:
If you are interested in hosting a board game at one of the reserved tables please register on the Warhorn event page and include the name of the game(s), along with the publisher and edition information in the “Notes” field of your registration application. You may also email the information to the event coordinator from the link provided on the Warhorn event page.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
You are not required to register or reserve a table during a session to attend the event. You may elect to chance the availability of the open tables. However, registration is free and scheduling a session guarantees you a table for you to host a game or a seat at a scheduled game (as availability permits). You may reserve two morning or two evening sessions back-to-back if table availability permits.

There is no time limit on the open tables but they are reserved for board game use only. The open tables are available on a first come, first served basis.

Lunch is not provided. Please bring your lunch or, if you wish, many of Brunswick’s fine dining establishments are readily available downtown (within walking distance from the library).

Please Note: Food and drink are not permitted at the game tables.

DIRECTIONS:
Directions to the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick can be found on the Curtis Memorial Library website. We will be holding the event in the community room which has a separate entrance to the left of the main library entrance.

PARKING:
Please do not park in the library’s (very small) parking lot. There is plenty of street-side, public parking on the streets that surround the library. Also, additional parking may be found downtown and at the Hannaford parking lot nearby (all within walking distance).

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?
If you have questions or comments please post them on the forum thread regarding the meetup at Boardgamegeek.com.

SPONSORS:
We’d like to thank Merrymeeting Games for their donations to the raffle and Rio Grande Games for their contribution to our game library…

CONTACT:
Mark Leaman
mark@merrymeetinggames.com
23 School Street, #2,
Brunswick, Maine 04011

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“This unique experience will build more than a strong resume as they gain confidence and raise money for their school,” says Derek Pierce, Principal at CBHS. “Over the past five seasons, the Pirates have helped raise more than $25,000 for the Casco Bay High School’s library and technology needs.”

CBHS’ group, Pirate Productions, Inc., worked with the Pirates’ staff, producing a logo, a finalized mission statement and a vision statement. They also developed a business plan, which they presented to a volunteer from a local bank for review.

In addition to the hands-on business lessons with the Pirates, the students participated in JA in a Day, a day-long workshop where they interacted with local business leaders and gained “minds-on” experience. Showcasing their efforts, sophomore Ben Smith and freshmen Dan Hall and Jessica Jamison presented to the Marketing and Business Development departments at JobsInTheUS.com (parent company of JobsInME.com).

Last January, Smith was the top salesperson in the Company Program and was offered a year-long internship by the Pirates, where he is still employed.

The program culminates as the students perform game operations for the Portland Pirates’ Junior Achievement Night, presented by UNUM, on January 22, 2011, when the Pirates host the Providence Bruins at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

About Casco Bay High School

Casco Bay High School is a small and rigorous public high school that reflects the increasing diversity of Portland, Maine. Intentionally small, CBHS gets to know each student deeply, and personalizes instruction that will help students become their best selves. Based on the 3 R’s (Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships), instruction is driven by Learning Expeditions that result in quality work about genuine problems for a real audience. Learning Expeditions are long-term, in-depth studies of a single topic that explore compelling social-justice questions, incorporate vital standards, involve fieldwork, and culminate in an authentic project, product or performance.

About Junior Achievement of Maine

Junior Achievement of Maine Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c) (3) whose mission is to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business and economics in order to improve the quality of their lives.

About JobsInTheUS.com

JobsInTheUS.com (JiUS) has been operating state-specific Employment Resource websites since 1999 and remains at the forefront of the job board industry through design innovation, fresh marketing techniques and personalized customer service. To learn more about the JiUS family of websites and what it’s like to work there, please view the JobsInME.com Company Profile.

For more information, please contact Jeff Desmond at jdesmond@jobsintheus.com

These workshops are a part of the Launching Leadership Series (PLI) sponsored by the Penquis Leadership Institute.  The Penquis Leadership Institute believes that local problems are best solved by local leaders. The PLI’s goal is to promote long-term commitment and economic development by broadening the local leadership base. Growing the pool of new leaders is critical to the continued strength of our economy and our ability to maintain vibrant rural communities. By combining general leadership skills and networking opportunities with regional information and issues, the Penquis Leadership Institute provides a unique learning experience for new and emerging leaders who care about this region’s future. Visit www.PenquisLeadership.org

Along with our partners: Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC), The Maine Woods Tourism Training Initiative (MWTTI), Moosehead Lake Chamber of Commerce, Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce, Penquis and MaineStream Finance.

This workshop will be held:

Tuesday, June 1st

10 am – Noon

Meeting Room, Greenville Town Office, Minden St., Greenville

To register for either workshop call 564-2942 or hkelly@emcc.edu. The cost is $15 pp