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. _______________________________________________________________

Does your business need an online marketing makeover? Wondering if you should be on Facebook and Twitter, and whether or not these tools can help you make money? Attend this seminar to learn the secrets to promoting your business online.

Dream Local and the Bangor Daily News are excited to host this free seminar, offered in two sessions on October 5, 2011 from 3:30-5:00pm and 5:30 -7:00pm at Wiscasset High School. Our seminars are well-attended and questions are encouraged!

Participants from previous seminars tell us they’ve walked away with money-making ideas and solutions to begin marketing their businesses online immediately. Seats fill up fast, so reserve your today.

If you’re confused by all of the options and looking for real-world answers, attend one of these seminars to learn about recent trends in online marketing, including social media, optimizing your Web site, email marketing, search ranking, local options, and more. Bring your questions and ideas!

Shannon Kinney has over 15 years of experience in the development of successful Internet products, sales, and marketing strategy. She has worked on the teams developing successful Internet brands such as cars.com, careerbuilder.com, and over 60 online media properties for newspapers all over the U.S. and Canada. Prior to that, she spent over 10 years in media sales and sales management in Maine. She is an experienced speaker, trainer, and consultant, and worked with small and large companies alike. She is considered an expert in the field of online marketing and social media, and speaks regularly at conferences on the subject. She serves as an advisor to many established and start-up companies, and local charitable groups, such as the Maine Lobster Festival Committee.

After spending many years away, she is happy to be again based in Maine, and enjoys working with small local businesses to assist in their growth. For more information about Shannon www.dreamlocal.com.

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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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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The Comptia Network+ course is an excellent way to upgrade your technical skills to support business networks. Network+ Certification gives IT professionals a defining credential for employers, and gives employers confidence that IT employees are proficient in proper network maintenance and troubleshooting. A nationally-recognized, industry-independent curriculum, Network+ training is excellent preparation for further technical certifications, such as Cisco’s CCNA and Microsoft’s MCTS/MCITP programs.

Enrollment forms, course objectives, and further information about requirements, costs, and materials can be found on the Burgess Computer training site at www.burgesscomputer.com/training, or by calling 207-443-9554.

Burgess Computer is licensed by the State of Maine Department of Education and is an approved education provider for the Maine CareerCenters and the Veterans Administration education programs. Burgess Computer is also a private Authorized Prometric Testing Center – trainees may test onsite after their course. Burgess Computer is immediately off Route 1 in downtown Bath, with ample onsite parking.

CompTIA, the Computer Technology Industry Association, is the world’s largest developer of vendor-neutral IT certification exams. An independent, non-profit organization, CompTIA’s certifications are trusted worldwide as a valuable credential demonstrating knowledge and competence in the IT field.

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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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“The Powers Real Estate group has a long standing presence in the Yarmouth real estate market and it fits well with our existing business there,” said Chris Lynch, President of Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International. “We are looking to continue to grow our company and this opportunity is an essential step in expanding deeper into some of our core markets while increasing our ability to service more clients.”

The six agents from Powers Real Estate, who will join Legacy’s team at its office in Portland, include Heidi Hall, Rebecca Meier, Lisa Wentzell, Joi Kressbach, Carrie Martin, and Powers Real Estate Principal, Patrick Powers.

“It is important that we remain a close part of the community in Yarmouth, as the town has been our home for many years,” said Powers. “We will continue to provide our clients and friends the personal and professional real estate services that we have enjoyed and now we will be able to enhance these services by having access to one of the world’s most recognized brands. We are excited and pleased to join Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty.”

The merger will be effective on May, 24, 2011. All of the Power’s agents can be reached at Two City Center in Portland, ME, 207-780-8900 or by their existing cell numbers as follows: Heidi Hall, 207-939-8186; Rebecca Meier 781-248-3444, Lisa Wentzell, 207-650-5272; Joi Kressbach, 207-838-1865; Carrie Martin, 207-415-2504; and Powers Real Estate Principal, Patrick Powers, 207-650-1167.

About Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty

Maine Real Estate Expertise – Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty is the leading luxury property company in Maine. With offices in Kennebunk, Portland, Brunswick and Camden, Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty serves the coastal communities in Maine for distinctive properties at all prices. With more than 50 licensed agents, Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty is able to provide Maine Real Estate services for buyers and sellers throughout the state. www.LegacySIR.com

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Winthrop Education Corporation (WEC) Board President Victoria Christopher says their history of giving is made possible due to the generous support of the community. “Each year private citizens and the business community come through and support us. Some of the larger contributors continue to give what they can, but our base comes from those who can give $75 or $100.”

Christopher acknowledges that the tough economic times have had an impact on their fundraising efforts, but she believes those filling out grant applications are also very aware of the current economic climate. “Over time, the types of applications we are seeing have changed. More and more we are being asked to help purchase classroom items like drawing tablets, general classroom supplies, and supporting Day of Caring activities in Winthrop. There was even a request to help purchase stair risers for the grade school.”

In addition to private contributions, WEC also raises funds through performances at the Winthrop Performing Arts Center, which the group helped raise funds to construct. The 450 seat performing arts center is used by Winthrop schools and has recently hosted national touring acts such as Jonathan Edwards and the Lovin’ Spoonful as well as piano concerts by local musicians.

To learn more about the Winthrop Education Corp. visit them on line at http://winthropedcorp.org or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WinthropEdCorp.

Having played over 2500 games in 16 years without a single defeat, the Harlem Rockets offer something for everyone to enjoy. Sports enthusiasts will be intrigued by the athleticism and size of the Rockets.

Basketball aficionados will be dazzled by the ball-handling wizardry of Terry “The Magician” McKenzie, who played at Western Texas State University, and who is a former Harlem Globetrotter. Terry’s ball-handling skills keep opponents back-peddling and the audience on their feet. Satiated by the game and left awestruck by the high flying dunks by Anthony “Big Footage” Gordon.

And since this is comedy basketball, the Harlem Rockets present to you showman Tex Barnwell, “The Zaniest One of All” and who keeps the crowd engaged with his many tricks. Tex will go down in history as one of show basketball’s all-time great show-man!!!

The Harlem Rockets incorporate the audience, especially children, into the show and are always available to meet the fans and give autographs at halftime and after the game.

For this special event the Midcoast’s own dream team The Harbor Hoopsters have graciously agreed to face the Harlem Rockets. The Harbor Hoopsters players include local residents from all walks of life and varying degrees of hardwood floor prowess. Needless to say, our brave local heroes fancy their chances against the fancy footwork and trickery of the Harlem Rockets. The only way to see who will prevail is to be there on the night. The entire evening of fun, laughs and entertainment is sponsored in part by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, the Country Inn at Camden/Rockport, Point Lookout Resort, Windjammer Realty, and Gosline Insurance-The Pease Agency.

Tickets for what promises to be a fun-filled evening for the community are available at the Camden Rockport Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce: $10 for adults and $8 for under-18s in advance, and $12 for adults and $10 for under-18s on the door. Reserve yours by contacting Alicia Bagnall at 236-4404 or abagnall@camdenme.org, by visiting the CRL Chamber office on Camden’s Public Landing Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm, or purchase at the door.