Peter Fendler shivered as he got into his car on Thursday morning. The overnight temperature had dropped to the low teens in Cumberland, ME, down from a balmy 52 degrees the day before. As he switched on his radio and heard reports on the continued shortfall in Federal and State Funds for low income heating assistance, he wondered how people less fortunate than he survived the cold Maine winters without adequate heat.

Entering his office at Norton Financial • Insurance in Cumberland, he resolved to do something to see if he and his company could make a difference. “I started doing some online research, and I came upon several organizations that are committed to helping Mainers stay warm. I started emailing my business partners, and they responded with a resounding, ‘Let’s do it!”‘

So, today Norton Insurance • Financial made five gifts totaling $7,000 to provide heating assistance to Mainers. Norton contributed $2,000 to the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation in Bangor. That foundation matches all gifts up to $70,000 received to provide heating assistance for Bangor area residents. Norton also contributed a total of $5,000 to Community Concepts Fuel Assistance Program and three Maine Community Action Agencies – Waldo Community Action Partners, Western Maine Community Action, and Penquis – all of which provide heating assistance programs in their communities.

“With the matching gift from the King Foundation, we were able to turn our $7,000 gift into a $9,000 gift,” said Fendler, President of Norton Financial. “As financial and insurance professionals, we just love it when we can produce that kind of return on our investment. We encourage other Maine business who have been fortunate during difficult times to do the same.”

For more about Norton Insurance • Financial:

http://www.nortonne.com/about-us/

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Ted Darling, Ethos
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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. _______________________________________________________________

August 14, 2011

Pleasant St., Dover-Foxcroft, Maine USA – Come and hear the blend voices of Sheldon Wright and Leland Clark which makes the unique sound of the Aroostook River Valley Boys.

Sheldon Wright is a song writer, and has written and produced a Christmas Cd. Sheldon has played the guitar for 40 years. Sheldon is original from Limestone Me been a singer his whole life, he made the rounds in Nashville as a song writer in 1989 &1990.. Sheldon has performed all over Maine, Deer Isle, Old Orchard beach jut to name a few. Sheldon has performed with the Doo Dah Band and many other musicians recently performing with Aroostook River Valley Boys.
Leland Clark, Mandolin Guitar and Bass started as a teenager, 4 to 5 years playing with the Aroostook River Valley Boys, performed gospel music with family member Freddy Clark, who is now performing Gospel music in Virginia Leland now performs mostly in northern Maine, Leland a member of the Clark family performing Gospel music, in Canada, Maine, Texas, Alabama, Florida Gospel music, Canada Maine, Texas, Florida Alabama, Leland plays bluegrass in a southern gospel style.
The show will start at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 26th and the ticket price is just $10 for this live performance.

About The Hutchins Hall: In 2003 an anonymous benefactor donated what was to become the Hutchins Hall Art Center. Her only stipulation being that it would be made available to the community as a forum for the arts. Since that time with help from our friends in the area, we have been able to provide at a minimal fee, a place where all are welcome and a stage from which all are able to share their talents.

Hutchins Hall is located at 21 Pleasant St. (the old UU Church). Tickets for live performances are $10. You can purchase tickets at Bob’s Home, Garden and Health Food Store on Lincoln St. in Dover-Foxcroft. You can also buy tickets through PAYPAL at www.thehutchinshall.org. A portion of the proceeds from each live performance will be donated to a local charity.

For more information, call Lauralyn Buie at 717-6476 or at lbjambuie@gmail.com or on Facebook at Hutchins Hall Art Center or at our web site thehutchinshall.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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Where: Hurricane Island, ME
Dates: 8/22/2011 – 8/26/2011
Cost: $700 (including room and board)
Who to Contact: Amy Peterson | 207-837-1757
Register Here <<<<
Instructors: Jeff Isaac, PA-C and David Johnson, MD

This course is a thirty year milestone and a home coming event. The course site is the former Hurricane Island Outward Bound School and the origins of Wilderness Medical Associates. The Island is now a training and research facility run by The Hurricane Island Foundation and a near-perfect wilderness and marine medical training site. The island is also one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Rustic housing, meals and transportation to and from the Island before and after the course are provided. You should plan on being resident on-island for the full week since transportation to the mainland is irregular and limited. The weather is classic Maine Coast; sun, rain, fog, wind, cold and warm sometimes all in one day. Cruising sailors will find the Hurricane Island anchorage lumpy in unsettled weather and may want to consider a dinghy commute from the White Islands or other more protected harbors on Vinalhaven and Green Islands. Sailors please email Jeff Isaac for local knowledge.

Sponsored by Wilderness Medical Associates and The Hurricane Island Foundation (click here for registration and information)

Learn to think critically in remote and unconventional settings.

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments. This 5-day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for on-site training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation.

Click here for more information about the 5-Day Wilderness First Responder Course.

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 year’s auction Fund raiser will include a yard sale tent, the Key Club music and books sale, a Bake sale and raffle. This year the raffle prizes include $ 200.00 of Groceries from Tradewinds, $150.00 of gas cards from Harmon’s Shell and $ 50.00 gift certificate from Hobnobbers Restaurant. The proceeds of the raffle will be used to fund the Reading is Fundamental program, and summer reading program in the local elementary schools.

The Yard Sale will run Noon to Dark on Friday and 9:00AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday. The Auction will Start at 4:30 on Friday afternoon and last until the crowd leaves. It will start again at 11:00 on Saturday, and end by 3:00. Guest auctioneers this year include Rep. Paul Davis and Piscataquis County Emergency Manager, Tom Iverson.

Food will be provided by The Kiwanis Chuck Wagon, providing Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, French Fries and drinks. The proceeds of these fundraising efforts will be used to support Kiwanis and other service projects in the local area. In addition to the RIF programs these include: The annual Bike Rodeo, The Veterans Day Dinner, Secret Santa, 4H Afterschool Programs, Woman Care, Life Jackets program, and the Brownville Library.

The Club wishes to express appreciation to the many area businesses who have been supporters of our auction by providing goods and services to sell. They particularly appreciate the grants provided by Mayo Hospital, Pleasant River Lumber Company and Lumbra Hardwood products.

Donations pick up may be arranged by calling Bobby Ellison at 279-0481

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Three Rivers Kiwanis Club of Milo/Brownville please visit www.ThreeRiversKiwanis.org or visit a Kiwanis meeting that meets every Wednesday morning at 6:30 am in Milo at the Coburn Family Restaurant located on Park Street.

Evergreen has been entertaining New England audiences since 1991. Their eclectic style blends elements of bluegrass, folk, blues, old-time, country and swing into a seamless mix of upbeat, energizing music that appeals to a wide range of listeners. Tight harmonies, solid instrumentation, original interpretations and strong songwriting all combine to create a uniquely engaging show, and everywhere they play – from big-time festivals to backyard barbecues – folks tell us how much they enjoy what we do.

They pride ourselves on creating a relaxed, fun atmosphere onstage. It’s easy to see that they enjoy playing music together! Our shows are choreographed around a single mic, and they all take turns fronting the band – giving the audience

a chance to get acquainted with each of us. Ever-changing instrumental and vocal blends and good-natured banter onstage keep our performances entertaining and fast paced, and a constantly evolving repertoire keeps the material new and fresh, year after year.

About The Hutchins Hall: In 2003 an anonymous benefactor donated what was to become the Hutchins Hall Art Center. Her only stipulation being that it would be made available to the community as a forum for the arts. Since that time with

help from our friends in the area, we have been able to provide at a minimal fee, a place where all are welcome and a stage from which all are able to share their talents.

Hutchins Hall is located at 21 Pleasant St. (the old UU Church). Tickets for live performances are $10. You can purchase tickets at Bob’s Home, Garden and Health Food Store on Lincoln St. in Dover-Foxcroft. You can also buy tickets through PAYPAL at www.thehutchinshall.org. A portion of the proceeds from each live performance will be donated to a local charity.

Don’t forget check out our online schedule at thehutchinshall.org.

For more information, call Lauralyn Buie at 717-6476 or at lbjambuie@gmail.com or on Facebook at Hutchins Hall Art Center or at our web site thehutchinshall.org.