Darn... I missed posting the September one... But here's the October #CriticalMass event in #RocklandME!

October 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

"Join us for a critical mass that occurs during the First Friday event in downtown Rockland. We will leave from Chapman Park, 294 Maine St, Rockland ME at 7pm for a short ride. We will stop at different parks and make our way through Rockland’s historic downtown. Bring lights, drinks, and music. All are welcome!"

FMI:
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/first-friday-bike-party/2025-10-03/

#SolarPunkSunday #Bicycles #BCM #BicycleCoalitionOfMaine #MaineEvents #RocklandMaine #FirstFridayCriticalMass #CriticalMassEvents #Biking #BikeTooter

SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH (ROCKLAND, MAINE): Join the Rockland Makers Market, a vibrant celebration of local artistry, craftsmanship, and community spirit in downtown Rockland, Maine.

https://mainstreetmaine.org/listing/rockland-makers-market-rockland-me/

2025 MAKERS MARKET (10 am - 4 pm @ Harbor Park):
Sat, June 7th, 2025
Sat, July 5th, 2025
Sat, August 16th, 2025
Sat, September 6th, 2025
Sat, October 4th, 2025

#visitmaine #Maine #newenglandliving #shoplocalmaine #rocklandmaine

Here's where to find #WarmingCenters around #Maine

by WGME Staff
Tue, January 21st 2025

Below is a list of warming shelters:

Augusta

- The Augusta Civic Center at 76 Community in Augusta is open as a warming center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. No pets, drugs, alcohol or weapons in the facility.

- The South Parish Congregational Church at 34 Bridge St. in Augusta is open as a warming center. Call 207-213-6637 for more information.

Bangor

- The Mansion Church at 96 Center Street in Bangor (207) 249-9154 is open through March 31 from 6 pm. – 7 a.m. seven days a week. The shelter can accommodate 30 guests. No violence, drugs/alcohol on premises. Bag searches/pat downs.

- Hope House at 179 Corporate Drive in Bangor will be opening 8 life safety beds for snowstorms, low temps, and extreme weather. Call (207) 217-6713 for bed availability.

- Shaw House at 136 Union Street in Bangor is open 24 hours youth until 21st birthday. Call (207) 941-2874 or come by for shelter.

- The Well Warming Center/Jericho Road at 146 B Center Street in Bangor is open through March 31 Monday – Saturday from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. No violence, drugs/alcohol on premises. Bag searches/pat downs.

- Brick Church at 126 Union Street in Bangor is open through April 15 from 4 p.m. - 7 a.m. seven days a week. Dinner at 4 pm. Can accommodate 30 guests. No violence, drugs/alcohol on premises. Bag searches.

- Bangor Area Homeless Shelter at 263 Main Street has a warming center that is currently open from 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. every day until March 21. Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m. every day to any adult in need.

Ellsworth

- Healthy Acadia at 24 Church Street in Ellsworth is open as a warming center seven nights a week from 4 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. until April 30. Meals, snacks, and beverages are available.

Lewiston

- New Beginnings at 436 Main Street in Lewiston is open as a warming center from 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. for ages 18-24.

- The City of Lewiston’s warming shelter at 551 Lincoln Street is open 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

- Trinity Jubilee Center at 247 Bates Street in Lewiston is open as a warming center Monday-Saturday from 7:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Portland

- There will be a warming center opening up at First Parish Church at 425 Congress Street in Portland Monday- Wednesday nights (January 20-23). This shelter is opened as a temporary overnight warming shelter for unsheltered adults during periods of extreme cold or excessive snow, in addition to the permanent emergency shelters available to individuals experiencing homelessness 365 days a year.

Rockland

- Rockland Emergency Warming Center at the Rec/Flanagan Center in Rockland open for Jan. 20, Jan. 21, and Jan. 22 from 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. with warm meals and warm showers. The shelter is at 61 Limerock St. Enter through the back side door on Union Street.

Stow

- Warming center is open at Stow Town Hall at 710 Stow Rd. in Stow.

https://wgme.com/news/local/heres-where-to-find-warming-centers-around-maine-frigid-arctic-air-wind-chills-forecast-colder-temperatures-winter
#BangorMaine #EllsworthMaine #PortlandMaine #RocklandMaine #StowMaine #LewistonMaine #AugustaMaine #WarmingShelters #ArcticBlast

#Maine Winter Farmers’ Markets 2024 – 2025

Augusta Farmers’ Market*
Tue, 3-5pm; weekly
Mid-Nov through Apr,
22 Armory St, #AugustaMaine

Bangor Farmers’ Market*
1st & 3rd Sun, 11am-1pm
Dec to Apr
26 Front St, Sea Dog Brewing Co. Banquet Room, #BangorMaine

Bar Harbor Winter Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market
Sun, 9:30am-12:30pm; every other week starting Nov 10
Nov through Apr
36 Mount Desert St, #BarHarborMaine

Bath Farmers’ Market*
Sat, 9am-12pm; weekly
Nov through Apr 15
27 Commercial St, #BathMaine

Belfast Farmers’ Market
Fri, 9am-12pm; weekly
Nov through Apr
21 Schoodic Dr, #BelfastMaine

Belfast – United Farmers Market of Maine*
Sat, 9am-2pm; weekly
Year-round
18 Spring St, #BelfastMaine

Berwick Winter Farmers’ Market
Sun, 10am-1pm; starts Nov 24, then 2nd Sun monthly until Apr
Nov through Apr, 11 Sullivan St, #BerwickMaine

Blue Hill Winter Farmers’ Market*
Sat, 10am-12pm; weekly
Dec to late May
7 Rope Ferry Rd, #SedgwickMaine

Bridgton Winter Farmers’ Market*
Sat, 9am-12pm; weekly
Nov through Apr
166 Harrison Rd, #BridgtonMaine

Brunswick Winter Market
Sat, 9am-12:30pm; weekly
Nov through Apr
14 Maine St, #BrunswickMaine

Dover Cove Farmers’ Market
Every other Sat, 9am-1pm; starts Sat before Thanksgiving
Nov to May
1049 W Main St, #DoverFoxcroftMaine

Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market
Thu, 2-5pm; weekly
Dec through Apr
150 Main St, #WatervilleMaine

Farmington Farmers’ Market*
Sat, 10am-1pm; weekly
Nov through Apr
130 Quebec St, #FarmingtonMaine

Freeport #HarraseeketGrange Farmers’ Market
Wed, 3-6pm; weekly
Nov to Apr
13 Elm St, #FreeportMaine

Greater Gorham Winter Market
1st and 3rd Sat, 9am-1pm
Nov through Mar
75 South St, #GorhamMaine

Greenwood Farmers’ Market
Every other Friday, 4pm-6pm
late Sept – early June
270 Main St. (Rt. 26), #GreenwoodMaine

Hampden Farmers’ Market*
Fri, 2-5:30pm; every other Fri starting Jan
Dec through Apr
177 Cold Brook Rd, #HampdenMaine

Orono Winter Farmers’ Market*
Sat, 9am-12pm (Dec: weekly; Jan-Apr: 2nd & 4th Sat)
Dec to Apr
6 Goodridge Dr, #OronoMaine

Portland Winter Farmers’ Market
Sat, 9am-1pm; weekly
Dec 7, 2024 – Apr 12, 2025
631 Stevens Ave, Portland

Rockland Farmers’ Market Season Extension
Thu, 9am-12pm; closed Thanksgiving
Nov and Dec (through Christmas)
61 Limerock St, #RocklandMaine

Rockport Farmers’ Market
Sat, 9am-12pm; weekly
Year-round
310 Commercial St, #RockportMaine

Skowhegan Farmers’ Market
1st and 3rd Sat, 10am-1pm
Dec through Apr
42 Court St, #SkowheganMaine

Somerville – Farmers’ Market at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm
One Sun per month (see online), 11am-2pm
Nov to Feb
217 Hewett Rd, #SomervilleMaine

South Berwick – Tri-Town Winter Farmers’ Market*
Select Sundays (see online): 10am-1pm
Nov to Apr
49 Academy St, Marshwood Great Works School, #SouthBerwickMaine

South Portland Farmers’ Market
Sun, 10am-2pm; weekly
Nov through Apr
829 Sawyer St, #SouthPortlandMaine

Wilton Farmers’ Market
1st and 3rd Sat, 10am-1pm
Nov to Apr
386 Main St, Congregational Church, #WiltonMaine

Source:
https://mainefarmersmarkets.org/winter-farmers-markets-2024-2025/

#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChange #Resiliency #FoodSecurity #FoodJustice #FarmersMarkets #MaineFarms #MaineFarmersMarkets

Yay! More of this, please!

#RocklandMaine hosts grand opening of all-#inclusive #playground

By Keenan Mills
Published: Aug. 28, 2024 at 3:40 PM EDT

ROCKLAND, Maine (WABI) - "The Rockland Rotary Club is building a stronger community. A playground for everyone is coming this week to the Rockland area.

"This all-inclusive playground was the site of a grand opening ceremony this morning. It’s at the the old MacDougal school.

"The project was headed by the Rockland Rotary Club. Some funding challenges led to it taking 2 years to make this possible.

"Featuring over 10 structures kids can play on, it also offers isolation pods and rubber ground for access to each section.

"'I think it’s going to be a tremendous draw to the mid-coast area, people will travel to be here and it will become a destination and so the idea of an all-inclusive is children that have physical challenges, emotional, intellectual, social challenges all can benefit from this playground,' stated Susan Page, who was in charge of the playground fundraising for the Rockland Rotary Club.

"'It will facilitate children of all challenges, kids in wheelchairs, kids who have sensory issues, there’s these little pods where they can isolate themselves and if they want, they can spin around and there’s easier access for like someone who’s helping a child with a wheelchair,' added Sergeant-at-Arms for the Rockland Rotary Club Emily Dillon.

"The playground will be open and ready to be played on by 5 p.m. Thursday afternoon."

https://www.wabi.tv/2024/08/28/rockland-hosts-grand-opening-all-inclusive-playground/

#SensoryFriendly #InclusivePlaygrounds #Accessibility

Come to Monday Night Blues June 10, with Bees Deluxe at Rock Harbor Brewery, 5 Payne Ave Rockland Maine. We are live at 7:00 pm.

#blues #acidblues #beesdeluxe #rockland #rocklandmaine #mainemusic #mainebluessociety #mainemusicians

Monday June 10th, "Monday Night Blues" at the Rock Harbor Brewery, 5 Payne Ave Rockland Maine with Bees Deluxe - shaking the floorboards from 7-10 PM.

#blues #acidblues #beesdeluxe #rockland #rocklandmaine #mainemusic #rockharbor #rockharborbrewingco #mondaynightblues

Monday Night Blues with Bees Deluxe is on June 10th at Rock Harbor Brewery, Rockland, ME.

#blues #acidblues #beesdeluxe #rockland #rocklandmaine

#MidcoastMaine #EmergencyRally

Thursday, May 30, 2024
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Park St and Main St
294 Main Street
Rockland, ME, 04841
United States

https://www.mvprights.org/events/midcoast-emergency-rally

#GazaSolidarity #Gaza #Rafah #Maine #RocklandMaine #CoalitionForPalestineMaine #MaineVoicesForPeace #PaxChristiMaine #PeaceActionMaine #Maine #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow
#Palestine #MaineVoicesForPalestinianRights #JewishVoiceForPeaceMaine #MaineStudentsForPalestine