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. _______________________________________________________________

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.

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The lucky winner will enjoy three nights in a suite at the world famous AAA 4 diamond Camden Harbour Inn – dine each night at a different award winning restaurant: The Hartstone Inn, Camden; Primo, Rockland; and Natalie’s, Camden,
The winner will also be able to choose from one of the following private, concierge experiences for each day of their trip : spa services at Beauty Mark Spa, Camden; a biplane tour over Penobscot Bay, courtesy of the Owls Head Transportation Museum; Golf at the Samoset Resort, Rockport; a sail and picnic aboard the Schooner Olad, Camden; a ‘back stage tour’ of the Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland; a private winemaker’s tour with lunch of Cellardoor Winery, Lincolnville; personal cooking class with Chef Kerry Altiero of Café Miranda, Rockland; a personal hike in the Camden Hills with Registered Maine Guide and editor of Down East magazine Paul Doiron and birder/trails expert Kristin Lindquist of Coastal Mountains Land Trust.

The prize also includes round-trip airfare for two to Boston, MA and then on to Rockland, Maine courtesy of Cape Air, a complimentary rental car, $500 in spending money courtesy of Machias Savings Bank, and a beautiful tote (courtesy of Sea Bags) filled with local Maine goodies.
The price is just $50 a ticket and only 500 tickets will be sold. Raffle sales are being conducted by Youthlinks via the website www.mainedreamvacation.com.

Visit www.mainedreamvacation.com to buy your ticket & for more information (including the rules)

Proceeds of the Maine Dream Vacation Raffle benefit the community service programs of Youthlinks (www.youthlinksonline.org). Through participation in Youthlinks, mid-coast youth learn skills, build self-esteem, cultivate social responsibility, develop leadership abilities and connect to peers, adult mentors, and their communities. All Youthlinks programs are free for participating youth.

The Maine Dream Vacation Raffle is proudly sponsored by the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce and Down East, the Magazine of Maine.

The Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville 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.

Mark and Jennifer have been the owners and innkeepers of Clark Point Inn for the past four years. What prompted the giveaway? They say, “We’ve had a successful four years and have met some wonderful people. We just believe in paying it forward”.

Mark and Jennifer explain, with excitement, how the giveaway will work. “At the beginning of each month, we’ll make a special request. For example, we might ask about a favorite chocolate dessert, a special memory or a favorite vacation. For the month of April, we want to know about your favorite April Fool’s joke. On the fifteenth of each month, we’ll randomly choose a winner!”

If you want to have a chance at winning, become a fan of Clark Point Inn by visiting their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ClarkPointInn1883 or visit the inns website at www.clarkpointinn.com . Good Luck!

Shane Flynn, owner of Wayfarer Marine and Cabot Lyman, owner of Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding have teamed up and are adding a new regatta for sail and power to the August schedule. The Penobscot Bay Rendezvous, August 18-21st promises to be the regatta of the season. The expected fleet of at least 100 yachts ranging from super yachts, to classics to performance racers, Picnic Boats and lobster yachts will gather in Rockland Harbor for Thursday night and will move to Camden Harbor for the following two nights. Local windjammers are also expected to participate. The Maine Windjammer Association’s fleet of 13 is celebrating 75 years of offering the “windjamming” experience to paying guests. The Penobscot Bay Rendezvous is a celebration of boating and boatbuilding.

The three day event for sail and power will not only feature daily races for sailboats and a poker run and Photo Pursuit event for powerboats but the participants will have access to both world-renowned boatyards and will be hosted each night at a different exclusive venue.

“Penobscot Bay is such an incredibly beautiful body of water with islands, mountains and the most charming coastal towns and it offers some of the most spectacular sailing and boating. Yacht clubs and boaters from away come here every summer to enjoy this place, Cabot and I thought why shouldn’t we organize a regatta to highlight the Penobscot Bay experience,” explained Flynn.

On Thursday, Lyman-Morse will open their doors to participants for behind the scene tours of Lyman-Morse’s boatbuilding facility in Thomaston, Maine. Over the years Lyman-Morse has launched such magnificent yachts such as the C. Raymond Hunt designed 94′ MV Electra to the Setzer-designed 84′ MV Acadia and 80′ Magpie to a custom S&S designed 52′ SV Fairweather to sportfisherman to catamarans to racing sleds, picnic boats and daysailers. That night the Lyman family will host the fleet at a welcoming dinner at the yard (Cabot’s son Drew runs the service business). Fireworks over the St. George River will cap off the night. Transportation has been arranged to shuttle guests to and from Rockland to Thomaston’s events.

Ted Smith, the regatta’s Primary Race Officer and Marc Lorraine, Camden Yacht Club’s Fleet Captain will officiate the weekend’s on the water activities. Three-days worth of fun and scenic courses and exciting and competitive racing will be offered. There will be a class and level of intensity to fit every sailor. With PHRF Racing Divisions, Cruising Division, DH/SH Division, as well as Multi-hull and One Design Divisions being offered. Bucket Rules and Jim Teeters Bucket Ratings will apply for the super yacht division. The NOR and SI instructions can be found at www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com Local one designclasses are encouraged to sign-up; a six boat fleet will qualify for their own start.

On Friday, the power and motor yachts will take off on a Photo Pursuit. This is not a race, rather each powerboat will be given a list of well-known Penobscot Bay landmarks or features to photograph. Extra points will be given to photographs of wildlife. The event will combine the navigation skills and creativity of our power fleet. A panel of professional photographers and other distinguished Judges will judge the work. Awards for the top three shots of each destination will be presented at Sunday’s Awards Ceremony.

Sailboat racing will be on a variety of windward-leeward and/or “around the buoys” courses set in Western Penobscot Bay.The fleet of power and sail will end up in beautiful Camden Harbor at the end of the day. The Camden Yacht Club, the regatta’s sponsoring yacht club will host the gathering for cocktails Friday night. Awards will be given out for those who have distinguished themselves that day. Our marine photographers’ and the Power Pursuit’s images will be shown. Guests will then have the evening at their leisure to explore and dine in beautiful Camden, Maine.

Wayfarer Marine will host Saturday and Sunday’s events, in Camden. All participants are invited to take advantage of behind the scenes access to the talented crew of this world class, full service yard. Current projects display the skills available, as repair and refit continue on a range of boats from a 126’ Winteringham steam yacht and two classic Fifes, to a Farr 72 and Swan 46.

Saturday’s on-the-water events will include some dramatic racing off Camden Harbor. The power fleet will continue the Photo Pursuit to North Haven and Rockport. Saturday night’s dinner dance at Wayfarer will surely be a highlight of the weekend. Again special recognition will be awarded to those who have distinguished themselves. Fireworks will cap off the night.

On Sunday, after a final day of racing and after the powerboats have completed a Poker Run that will take them to Lincolnville Beach, Islesboro, Camden and other points, the Awards Ceremony at Wayfarer Marine will wrap up the weekend. Of course serious awards will be given for achievements on the racecourse and the winners of the Photo Pursuit will also be announced but in keeping with the tenor of the weekend special awards of distinction will be given. Everyone is sure to leave the weekend with great memories, new experiences and plans to return next year whether they have come from the next harbor over, from the Caribbean or other points.

The all-inclusive fee of $360 covers all events (3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, cocktail party at CYC and Sundays award ceremony) and racing for 2 people. $180 for each additional person. Mooring, dockage and launch service is extra. Registration is open now. The event is limited to 500 people. For more information go to: www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com

The countdown to the New Year has begun, but the big question remains: how will you be celebrating? Lucky for you, a city like Montréal offers plenty of posh parties to choose from. Join Wiscasset Adult & Community Education on a visit to one of the trendiest and multicultural cities in North America.

At the Old Port, on Place Jacques-Cartier, you can join merry revelers at the Grand Bal du Nouvel An. Held under the midnight sky, this massive end-of-year fête includes a giant dance floor, fireworks, live bands and DJs—an excellent way to say goodbye to 2010 in the gorgeous setting of the old city.

Nowhere is winter as warm, friendly and full of fun as in Montréal. In the central core, Montréal’s vast underground city is ripe with possibilities: shopping, entertainment, cultural events, get-togethers, even a stop at the climate-controlled Biodôme, with the temperature outdoors never a worry. Delta Centre-Ville is located at the gateway to Old Montréal. Discover the Old city and the Harbor, shopping, eclectic cuisine, art galleries and unique architecture. The hotel is connected to the underground city, the subway as well as the Convention Centre; close by the Bell Centre and the Montréal Casino. With the Delta Centre-Ville located above the underground the city, you could walk around the entire city center without needing to step outdoors!

December 30, 2010: Board the luxury coach in Rockland, Wiscasset, or Windham and travel in style with no worries, enjoying refreshments and entertainment. Arrive in Montréal in time to begin exploring the city and have your first night on the town.
December 31, 2010: New Year’s Eve day will be at your leisure, but group activities will also be an option. The choices for counting down the New Year are endless!
January 1, 2011: Spend a relaxing and restful morning in Montréal before returning to Maine.

Travelers who would like a full cultural immersion are eligible for a $25 discount on Beginning Conversational French at www.ed2go.com/wiscasset.This trip includes round trip travel on a luxury coach, light meals on the way up and back, and two nights accommodations at the Delta Centre-Ville. At just $220 per person, this is one holiday treat you can afford! Payment in full is due December 15, but with a limited number of seats available, call 882-9710 today to reserve your spot.

CAMDEN, Maine (November 15, 2010) – The Christmas season arrives in Maine’s Midcoast during the first weekend in December, when Santa chugs into the harbor by boat, a parade makes its way down the street and unique local traditions hit their stride.

• Trish Moroz – known locally as the “gingerbread lady” — will transport nearly 130 elaborate gingerbread houses that she has been crafting in her Rockport kitchen since last February from her basement to the holiday fair.
• Retired firefighter Bob Oxton will make his trek up Mount Battie to light the holiday star that can be seen for miles, as he has for four decades.
• Carolers and horse-drawn wagons will wind through historic downtown Camden, where the mountains meet the sea and local shops will offer special items that you won’t find at the mall.

Christmas by the Sea takes place between Dec. 3-5, offering family friendly activities — tree lighting festivities in Camden and Rockport, bon fire, a chance to pet the “Oreo cookie” calves at Aldemere Farm, free horse-drawn wagon rides and a day of free admission to the Owls Head Transportation Museum and its holiday activities. (More information: http://www.camdenme.org/content/christmas-sea )

What: Christmas by the Sea
When: Dec. 3 through December 5, 2010
Where: Camden, Rockport and Lincolnville, Maine
Highlights: Santa’s arrival by sea and by fire truck; musical and ballet performances; children’s activities; special dining and holiday events throughout the area.

“People come to visit us every year for Christmas by the Sea – and the holiday season generally – because there are few places that offer the range of authentic, fun Maine experience that happen here,” said Dan Bookham, executive director of the Camden-Rockland-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce.

Trish Moroz, who is retired, sees some of the same people from Connecticut, Boston and New York each year when they come to buy the gingerbread pieces she has been working to craft from dawn to dusk. They will be for sale at the Rockport Garden Club Holly Berry Fair on December 4 at the Rockport Opera House. In addition, there will be a separate gingerbread display downtown in the windows of the Camden Opera House.

“I make barns, Cape Cods, New England-style farm houses, all kinds of gingerbread structures,” she said.  “This year, the display at the Opera House will feature a Santa’s Workshop with elves, a gingerbread factory, and a sleigh barn with a variety of sleighs. The figures in the display will be made entirely from sugar and candies. People love to see the gingerbread houses because it reminds them of simpler times.” The display will be illuminated for evening viewing.

Event Highlights

Friday, Dec. 3
6:00 p.m. — Christmas by the Sea Parade begins on Union St
6:45 p.m.—Santa presides at the Community Tree-Lighting Ceremony in Harbor Park

Saturday, Dec. 4
8:00 a.m. – 2nd Annual Thomas F. Chester Frozen 5K Road Race
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Beltie Holiday at Aldermere Farm
9:30 a.m.—Santa arrives by boat at Rockport Harbor
Noon—Santa arrives by Tug boat in Camden Harbor
4:00 p.m.—Tree lighting, bonfire and sing along at Lincolnville Beach. Santa arrives by fire engine around 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 5
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Owls Head Transportation Museum; free admission, holiday activities
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.—Free horse and wagon rides

The Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville 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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Contact: Dan Bookham, 207-236-4404

Captain Daniel Stone Inn, a return of a classic to Brunswick…

History and elegance await you at our carefully restored Inn, where we warmly invite you to enjoy stunning guest rooms and suites, the stylish No. 10 Water Restaurant, versatile function facilities, and our full service day spa. Whether you are joining us for a vacation getaway, wedding, business meeting, or simply to gather with family and friends, we are certain you will consider our Inn to be a favorite destination that you will return to time and again.

This outstanding Federal Style home was built for Captain Daniel Stone and his family in 1819. Captain Daniel Stone became a successful merchant after he retired from the U.S. Navy in the early 1800′s. He and his wife, Nancy Hinckley, had two children, Narcissa and Daniel. The captain also served as a Brunswick Representative to the State Legislature.

Captain Daniel Stone’s daughter, Miss Narcissa Stone, became a prominent figure in the community after she inherited considerable land and property from her father upon his death in 1825. She held on to her inheritance tenaciously, improving the land and developing nearby property. The Stone Family Estate, on which the Inn now stands, was known as Narcissas Hill to the townspeople for the better part of the 19th century. Narcissa passed away at the age of 76, in 1877, after having led a full life and becoming an important part of Brunswick’s history.

The Captain Daniel Stone Inn is conveniently located in historic downtown Brunswick. Brunswick itself has been home of the prestigious liberal arts school, Bowdoin College since 1794. A summer theatre, two museums, two excellent libraries, many good restaurants, and its classic New England architecture complete its charming ambiance. Brunswick is just a 15 minute drive north of Freeport, which is known for its many factory outlet stores along with L.L. Bean. Nearby are many light houses, Reid State Park, as well as Maine’s gorgeous coastline.

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The Main Inn - 24 Stunning Guest Rooms & Suites!

Located within the Main Inn, each room has a classic historic feel with luxuries of modern day.
All rooms have been tastefully decorated with custom furnishings and fine linens.

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Elegant yet relaxed dining.

Located in historic downtown, the stylish N^o. 10 Water is becoming a cornerstone to the Southern Mid-Coast community where friends, family and business associates gather.

N^o. 10 Water – The Tavern

Picture yourself entering the Tavern, where you will be able to choose from a wide selection of fine wines, microbrews and spirits while taking in the elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere of N^o. 10 Water. Imagine cozying up to the fireplace on well-appointed furnishings before you dine for a drink, good conversations, and gourmet appetizers. Consider the thought of also being able to experience our wine bar where “tastings” will be offered by our in-house experts. For those who are true wine enthusiasts, think about joining our wine club and benefit from educational seminars, fabulous seasonal wine dinners, and the opportunity to share with others your passion for great food and wine.

N^o. 10 Water – The Dining Room

Whether you choose to sit by the fireplace, watch the culinary team near the exhibition kitchen, or enjoy the charm of our brick porch with seasonal views of the Androscoggan River, we are certain that your dining experiences at N^o. 10 Water will be second to none. Our professional culinary staff will be committed to consistently preparing quality, innovative foods made with the best regional ingredients from land and sea. Our menus will be inspired by the seasons, and delivered fresh to your table with pride and care. We are sure that you will soon consider N^o. 10 Water to be your very own warm, lively respite.

A favorite destination that you will return to time and again…

The Camden area, named in Yankee Magazine’s top 5 best fall foliage travel spots, offers its visitors a rich schedule of events for all tastes.

”When people visit us in the autumn, they can combine fun, family activities with one of the most scenic spots along the East Coast,” said Dan Bookham, executive director of the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce. “Just seeing the foliage, at a place where mountains literally meet the sea, is something that visitors cherish about our area at this time of year.”

Details of the Events Include:

• Harvest Hootenanny Saturday, Oct. 9, 11am to 6pm (Camden Snow Bowl)

This “community shindig,” will be filled with live music, food and activities for the entire family.  Maine humorist Rosey Gerry will emcee this event. In addition to the great music lineup, there will be food vendors, pumpkin carving, pie baking competitions and the first annual “CTC Olympics,” featuring local firefighters, police officers and town administrators. This event is a joint fundraiser for the Five Towns Communities That Care and the West Bay Rotary Club. Tickets are $9, and children under 12 get in free.  Call 236-9800 or visit www.fivetownctc.org for more information.

• Ragged Mountain Festival Sunday, Oct. 10, 8am to 3pm (Camden Snow Bowl)

The day will be filled with activities for people of all ages including, Pancake Breakfast, Chairlift Rides, Pumpkin Hunt, Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, Treasure Hunt, Fairy House Building, Off-road Duathlon, Live entertainment – The Cause, Barbeque, K9 Costume Contest, K9 & Kiddo Obstacle Race, Jack O’ Apple Head Carving, Hope Orchard apples, Downhill Mountain Bike Race, Summersault Race and Pump Track Rally. For more information, visit:  www.camdensnowbowl.com.

• Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery Harvest Festival Oct. 9, 11am to 5pm (Union)

This year’s festival will mark the long-awaited release of Nor’easter — Maine’s first estate grown, grape, port-style wine. This ruby port will be available for sampling, along with all the winery’s other products. The afternoon fun will culminate with a performance by Maine singer/songwriter Don Campbell from 2 to 4 p.m. Harvest Festival 2010 will include hay rides to the vineyard, where guests can enjoy spectacular views of the area foliage while walking among the grapes that remain on the vines. Kids will enjoy a bounce house and visiting the cows, pigs, chickens and other animals that call this working farm home. The festival takes place rain or shine. Admission is free and open to all. Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery is located on Barrett Hill Rd., 1/3 mile off Rt.17 in Union. For more information call 785-2828 or visit www.SavageOakes.com.

The Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership association that seeks to promote the interests of business and encourage economic development, while functioning in a manner that is compatible with the environment, protects natural and cultural resources, and sustains the heritage of the communities it serves. Founded in 1939, the Chamber currently serves businesses and organizations from 54 towns and seven states who actively seek to support business and community in the Camden Hills region of Maine.