It’s once again time for The Children’s Nursery School Co-op 36th Grand Bazaar and Silent Auction at the Williston West Church 32 Thomas St in the West End!
NEW this year:
Friday, November 4, 2011 5:30pm to 8:30pm (during First Friday Art Walk!)
There will be affordable, on-site childcare available in the preschool classroom
(with entertainment by Tucker Daniels) while you enjoy some grown-up time close by,
including refreshments and time to peruse the phenomenal Silent Auction
- a unique holiday shopping opportunity – supporting local artisans as well as our co-operative preschool!
and
Saturday, November 5, 2011 10am to 2pm
Sparks’ Ark at 11am
Food all day by Kamasouptra, Silly’s, Peace Ah Cake and others
Storyteller Jody Fein at 1pm
Raffles, face painting, playspace and more
2011 Raffle items:
Case of assorted fine wines,
$200 Whole Foods Market gift card,
A day of sailing on Casco Bay for 4
RAFFLE TICKETS $2
The 2 part event is a locally-sourced, family-friendly way to keep money circulating within our local economy and benefits a successful Portland-based co-op model!

Milo, Maine: The Annual Three Rivers Kiwanis Auction, Yard Sale and Raffle was held last Friday, June 24th and Saturday, June 25th which attracted bargin and deal hunter from accross the region.
“It takes a year of planning and over 20 volunteers to make this event a success,”, says James Macomber. All money raised during this annual event goes towards to Kiwanis sponsored projects or supported programs such as the RIF program, Secret Santa, Boy & Girl Scouts, 4H, Food Cupboard, Builders & Key Clubs, Bike Rodeo, Smart Start
for Students and Veterans Day Dinner to name a few.
Raffle prize winners were Ellen DeWitt of Milo won the $200.00 of Groceries from Tradewinds, Carla Harmon of Portland won the $150.00 of gas cards from Harmon’s Shell and Sherlene Ladd of Medford won the $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 Club wishes to express appreciation to the many area buyers, businesses who have been supporters of our auction by buying auction and yard sale items; providing goods and services to sell. They particularly appreciate the grants provided by Mayo Hospital, Pleasant River Lumber Company and Lumbra Hardwood products.
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.

is looking for sellable items for their annual Kiwanis auction

on Friday, June 24th and Saturday, June 25th in Milo. Auction

Chairman George Batrton said that the auction is one of our

biggest fund raisers during the year to support our many

projects such as the Secret Santa program, Key Club, Builders

Club, RIF, swim programs and supporting other worthwhile

community activities.
We are currently looking for working appliances, furniture,

household goods, bikes, auto, and other great items. This

year dues to the cost of diposal fees of e-waste (E-waste is a

popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the

end of their “useful life.” Computers, televisions, VCRs,

stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic

products.), we will not access all electronic items without

testing and approve of an auction committee member.
For more information and or to have item(s) picked up please

call Bobby Elison at 279-0481 or visit

www.threeriverskiwanis.org
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.

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.

On Thursday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. is the next scheduled meeting for the 200th Celebration Planning Committee will be held at the town office.

On Saturday, July 30th we offer a special Musical Event at the Sebec Event Center starting at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, August 13th the 200th Celebration Auction starting at Noon. You will find many great items, gift certificates, baked goods, custom gift baskets and so much more. If you and/or your business would create a custom gift basket to be auctioned off, we have the basket for you to fill. We also looking for donation to the auctions which can be dropped off at the town office or call Sue Small at 564-7079.

The Sebec 200th Celebration will be on Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21st of 2012. The 200th Celebration Planning Committee is always looking for volunteers and other assistance, if you are interested please call Chairperson Sue Small at 564-7079. Also visit our web site sebecmaine.org for updates and more information.

The auction will begin April 25, 2011 and run through 3:00 p.m. on May 5, 2011 at www.seabags.com/auction

“At Sea Bags, we believe in working for a cause. Japan needs the world’s support right now and we want to use our talents, skills, and network to help,” said Beth Shissler, Co-Owner of Sea Bags.

The Rising Sun tote was handcrafted out of recycled sails and assembled at Sea Bag’s shop on the working waterfront in Portland and will be the only one of its kind. It is a large tote with white handles and the starting bid will be set at $145.

The Friends of Aomori –Earthquake Relief Fund was developed through collaboration between The Maine Trade Center, the Maine-Aomori Sister State Advisory Council, the Japan America Society of Maine, and Friends of Shinagawa organizations who are working to coordinate outreach efforts focused directly toward the people Maine’s Japanese Sister State of Aomori, which was severely hit by the tsunami and earthquake.

About Sea Bags™

Sailed around the World, Recycled in Maine— Founded in 1999 and located on the working waterfront in Portland, Maine; Sea Bags™ specializes in the design and manufacture of hand crafted bags from recycled sails. Water resistant and robust, these resilient bags are stylish, functional and sustainable. Hand sewn in Maine and made exclusively from old sails, Sea Bags are enjoyed globally by professional and recreational boaters alike, fashionistas, corporations and beachgoers. For more information, go to www.seabags.com. Join Sea Bags on Facebook. Follow Sea Bags on Twitter: @SeaBagsMaine

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PORTLAND, Maine (February 28, 2011) — The 6th Annual Dine Around the World to benefit Gary’s House will be held on Wednesday, March 23rd at the Holiday Inn by the Bay and features over 20 restaurants and chefs from Greater Portland’s restaurants and caterers.

Hosted by Shannon Moss with guest judges Linda Greenlaw, Mercy’s Food Service Director Bruce Turner, Pain Specialist Dr. Adam Owen and Portland Press Herald writer Meredith Goad, this food and wine extravaganza includes the Taste Bud Awards, entertainment and both a silent and a live auction. And, new this year, Linda Greenlaw, the only female swordfishing Captain in the United States and author of three NY Times Best Sellers, also will be on hand. Linda, who is featured on The Discovery Channel’s reality series Swords: Life on the Line, has a new cookbook coming out this spring.

This event is open to the general public, details follow:

What: 6th Annual Dine Around the World to benefit Gary’s House
When: Wednesday, March 23
Time: Doors open at 6pm Judging is 6-7:30PM
Where: Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland
Cost: $40 per person
Highlights: Taste Bud Awards chosen by guest judges, The Pirates Pick awarded by The Portland Pirates, Silent and Live Auctions, Entertainment by Straight Lace
Sponsors: Digital Research, Law Office of Joe Bornstein and
Baker, Newman & Noyes

For tickets, more information about the event or to sponsor, please contact Lana Wescott-Plourde at 207-822-2545, or wescottl@mercyme.com. For a complete list of participating restaurants visit our website or Facebook Page.

About Gary’s House
Gary Pike was a bright and adventurous eighteen-year-old from Kennebunk Maine. He was diagnosed with cancer in the summer of 1989. Over the next two years, Gary’s battle with the disease took him to Portland and later to Boston for treatment.

During this time, Gary witnessed the severe financial hardship and stress his family suffered as they spent many nights away from home. He watched their hotel expenses mount and saw his mother sleep many nights on the hospital room floor or in her car. Gary did not believe families should have to suffer this way when a loved one was seriously ill.

And the idea of Gary’s House – a place for families to come to when loved ones are seriously ill – was born. Gary lost his battle against cancer in 1991, but the dream did not die with him. His family, friends and the Kennebunk community worked tirelessly over the next seven years to raise funds to purchase and renovate the house at Portland’s 97 State Street.

Gary’s House opened in 1998 as an affiliate of Mercy Hospital.Since then, Gary’s House has welcomed families from all corners of Maine, across the country, and from around the world. It’s a living tribute to a courageous and compassionate young man who dreamed of making life better for others.

About Mercy Health System
Mercy Health System of Maine includes Mercy Hospital, Gary’s House, McAuley Residence, Mercy Recovery Center, and VNA Home Health & Hospice. Together, our campuses throughout southern Maine offer a broad range of medical and surgical services, as well as primary and specialty care to provide a continuum of care for our patients.

A not-for-profit organization, Mercy is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Regional Community of Portland. Our mission is to carry out the healing work of Christ by providing compassionate, clinically excellent health care, especially to the poor and disadvantaged. Mercy is a member of Catholic Health East, a multi-institutional Catholic health system serving communities through regional healthcare systems in 11 eastern states from Maine to Florida. For more information on Mercy, please call (207) 879 – 3486.

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Each year the Chaplaincy Institute of Maine presents a Planetary Chaplain Award to an individual who brings spiritual sustenance to their work and service to others. The winner of the Planetary Chaplain Award receives a $500 contribution to his or her organization or cause. The award is based on an idea of

radical theologian Matthew Fox, who describes a Planetary Chaplain as, “an individual doing work that is a blessing to the community, a midwife of grace.”

The Institute’s Board of Trustees received nominations from the community and voted unanimously for Rev. Mair Honan to receive the award stating her work with the marginalized and homeless populations of Portland exemplifies a “Planetary Chaplain”. “Pastor Mair”, as she is commonly called by those she ministers to, co-founded Grace Street Ministries in 2006 and since then regularly walks the streets of Portland visiting with the city’s homeless offering compassionate ministry to those most others choose to ignore.

Pastor Mair spends her Tuesday and Thursday afternoon looking for homeless people, not to convince them to turn their lives around or put them in social programs, but to tend to their spiritual needs. Pastor Mair is a regular face at homeless shelters, having a pastoral presence at the Woman’s Overnight Shelter, Florence House, Oxford Overnight Shelter, Preble Street and the Wayside Soup Kitchen on various days of the week.

Re. Honan says, “It is good work for me because I get to pray, laugh and cry with some of the most wonderful people.” Part of Grace-Street Ministries Mission states: “to learn how we can be

pastors in this community [of homeless and marginalized], to remember the sacred in the midst of it all, and to decrease the imagined and real boundaries between those who have little materially and those who have much.”

Since its first ordination ceremony in 2002, The Chaplaincy Institute of Maine has ordained 63 Interfaith Ministers who now serve people of all faith traditions in over 43 organizations in ME, MA, NH, and CA through Hospices, prisons, street ministries, immigrant populations, children’s programs, schools, churches, eldercare homes, hospitals, law enforcement, universities, funeral homes, wherever they are needed by the community.
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The Three Rivers Kiwanis meets Wednesday mornings at the Hobbnobber’s Restaurant in Milo at 6:15am.  Visit www.ThreeRiversKiwanis.org.