Newsletter – July 18, 2024

In This Issue: Shakespeare with Friends of Fort Knox, Maine Celtic Celebration, Art Gone Wild with Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Waterfall Arts, Antique Truck Show at Owls Head Transportation Museum, Live Auction with DownEast Auctions, Opening Party for Keyes Pottery, She Stoops to Conquer with Everyman Repertory Theatre, Atlantic Challenge USA Parade and Events, Trees & Ferns Walk with Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition, Third Thursday Songwriters Round at Hey Sailor, Trivia Night at The Club Marina and Bar, Event Rows with DoryWoman Rowing, and so much more!

This is news from the Bay & Beyond! Your Chamber Working For You!

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Newsletter – July 11, 2024

In This Issue: Wine Tasting at Vinolio, Open Garden Days with Belfast Garden Club, Camden Shakespeare Festival at Coastal Mountains Land Trust‘s Arts on the Hill, Shop for Hope with New Hope Midcoast, Opening Weekend of ‘Bat Boy’ with Belfast Maskers, Free Summer Movie Series with Our Town Belfast, Live Music Saturday Sessions at Penobscot Marine Museum, Summer Fair & Strawberry Shortcake at First Church in Belfast, UCC, North Atlantic Blues Festival, Civil War Encampment with Friends of Fort Knox, Lobster and Clam Feast with Randall Collins Vfw, Bastille Day Celebration in Castine, Red Hot Peppers Band at Searsport First Congregational Church, Lincolnville Strawberry Festival, Authors McNeal & King at Left Bank Books, and so much more!

This is news from the Bay & Beyond. Your Chamber Working For You!

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Newsletter – July 3, 2024

In This Issue: Fourth of July Parades & Fireworks locations, Songs of America at The Park on Main, Stone Tree Farm & Cidery Holiday Celebration, American Dream Machines at Owls Head Transportation Museum, Historical Walking Tours with Belfast Historical Society and Museum, Belfast Garden Club Open Garden Days, Coastal Mountains Land Trust Arts in the Hill, and so much more!

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

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Newsletter – June 27, 2024

In This Issue: Arts in the Park weekend, McKenna Exhibition at Waterfall Arts, Fourth Friday Art Walk, Great Race at Owls Head Transportation Museum, Isabel Parent Live Music at Stone Tree Farm & Cidery, Strawberry Picking Season at Daisy Chain Farm, and so much more!

Arts in the Park runs Saturday and Sunday, June 29 & 30, from 10am – 4pm in Steamboat Landing Park on the Belfast waterfront! This is news from the Bay & Beyond. Your Chamber Working For You!

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Newsletter – June 20, 2024

In This Issue: Solstice by the Sea Celebration with Friends of Sears Island, Ribbon Cutting and Welcome Back Party with the Belfast Community Co-op, Baking the Difference event with Seaboard Federal Credit Union and Sweet Cheeks Bakery on Verona Island, Friends of Fort Knox Host a Medieval Village, Charity ATV Ride for Waldo County Woodshed, Community Dance on the Footbridge with Belfast Flying Shoes, Feel Better Workshop with Ananda Yoga and Wellness Studio Store, and so much more!

This week’s cover photo comes to you from Nautilus ~ ~ ~ This is news from the Bay & Beyond! Your Chamber Working For You!

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Fourth Friday Art Walks

Over the last decade, the Fourth Friday Art Walk in Belfast has established itself as a summer staple for both residents and tourists alike. Belfast is known by many as an “arts destination,” and visitors come to our little city to experience our way of life. By showcasing local talent, creativity, and our strong community, the Fourth Friday Art Walks bring both energy and entrepreneurial opportunity to artists and businesses throughout the summer and fall months.

The Fourth Friday Art Walk presents artists with a unique way to showcase their work and engage with crowds of new and returning audiences.

Open hours will be 4pm – 7pm on:
June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, and October 25.* Look for open doors or the teal Fourth Friday flags in windows or doors!

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS AND GALLERY LIST!**

BELFAST CLAY STUDIO, 34 Front Street
BELFAST FIBERARTS, 171 High Street
JON LINN AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, 171 High Street #5
KEYES POTTERY, 107 Church Street
LOCAL COLOR GALLERY, 135 High Street
MAINELY GALLERY & STUDIO, 181 Searsport Avenue (East Belfast)
NORTH LIGHT GALLERY, 171 High Street #4
PARENT FINE ART, 92 Main Street
SHEEP JONES, 153 High Street
STUDIO K / KERSTIN ENGMAN, 92 Main Street Lower
SUSAN TOBEY WHITE, 111 High Street

* Some artists may stay open later if busy, some may have varied hours in that 4-7pm timeframe – check back often for updates
** List may not include all artists, updated as we here from more

American Red Cross – Extreme Heat Preparedness Checklist

CLICK HERE FOR THE PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST AND INFORMATION

As the weather forecast heats up starting tomorrow – please help us ensure that our residents and visitors to Maine are safe!  I encourage you to share this information with your constituents & neighbors, family and friends.

Heat is more than uncomfortable, it can be deadly, especially for older adults, the very young and those with chronic medical conditions. Last year, some 2,300 heat-related deaths occurred. To help stay safe, the Red Cross recommends that people take three steps:

1.           Slow down by postponing or limiting outdoor activities, including strenuous exercise. If you must work outdoors, take frequent breaks and avoid        the hottest part of the day by scheduling tasks earlier or later. Hot cars can be deadly — never leave children or pets in your vehicle alone.

2.           Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and avoiding sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks. Check that animals also have access to plenty of fresh water and shade.

3.           Spend time indoors in an air-conditioned place. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to a public library, shopping mall or a public cooling center. CALL 211 to find an open location. Check on loved ones and neighbors who may be at risk and do not have air conditioning to make sure they are safe.

Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.

Caroline King

Executive Director, Northern and Eastern Maine

American Red Cross | Northern New England Region | Serving Aroostook, Washington, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset and Waldo Counties

Book time with King, Caroline (Maine): Let’s Chat!

900B Hammond Street 

Bangor, ME 04401

Cell: 207-272-9561

Office:  207-941-2903

Caroline.King3@redcross.org

Newsletter – June 13, 2024

In This Issue: Wine Tasting at Vinolio, Paces for PAWS 5K, Belfast Community Works‘ Repair Cafe, Dancing with the Local Stars at Marsh River Theater, New Shades of Blue Live at Nautilus, Imagination Library Launch at Belfast Free Library, The Joy of Singing with Penobscot Bay Singers, Bagaduce Music at First Baptist Church, Belfast, Community Hike with Coastal Mountains Land Trust, Summer Music Kickoff at The Club Marina and Bar, and so much more!

This week’s cover photo comes to you from the Hawthorne Hike! Stop by the Chamber and get your trail map and guide today of downtown Belfast ‘biggest’ and coolest walking trail! This is news from the Bay & Beyond! Your Chamber Working For You!

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Newsletter – June 6, 2024

In This Issue: Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings, GO Logic Grand Opening Party, First Friday Dances with Belfast Flying Shoes, Penobscot Bay Singers‘ Spring Concert, Summer Wine & Sign Series at Anodyne book shop, Grand Staircase Ceremony at Pentagoet Inn & Wine Bar, Gawler Family Music at Searsport First Congregational Church, Belfast Historical Society and Museum opens for the season, Frets Halligan Ukelele Picnic at Searsport Shores Ocean Campground, and so much more!

This week’s cover photo comes from a Stockton Harbor sunset. This is news from the Bay & Beyond. Your Chamber Working For You!

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Member & Administrative Assistant Position Available

Help Wanted: Member and Administrative Assistant

Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce
33 Main St Belfast, Maine 04915
207-338-5900
www.belfastmaine.org

About Us:

The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce offers a unique blend of business, community/economic development, and advocacy services. We are dedicated to boosting economic vitality and livability across the region by supporting our members and promoting our mission.

Job Overview:  We are seeking a dynamic and organized professional to join our team as a Member and Administrative Assistant. In this role, you will play a crucial part in fostering strong relationships with our current members while attracting new ones. Your efforts will ensure member satisfaction, engagement, and retention, contributing to the overall success of the Chamber.  This position offers flexible hours of 28 to 35 hours per week, an hourly salary range of $16 to $18, PTO, holiday pay, and retirement plan match.

Key Responsibilities:

Membership Recruitment & Retention: Actively recruit new members by promoting Chamber benefits to businesses and organizations. Develop and implement strategies to retain existing members through regular communication, value-added services, and prompt issue resolution.

Member Onboarding: Welcome new members, providing them with information about membership benefits, services, and involvement opportunities. Ensure a smooth transition into the Chamber community.

Member Engagement: Foster strong relationships with members through regular communication, networking events, educational programs, and member-exclusive opportunities. Encourage active participation in Chamber activities.

Database Management: Maintain accurate member databases, updating contact information, membership status, and other relevant details.

Office Management: Maintain office supplies, equipment, and facilities for a well-functioning work environment.

Correspondence Handling: Manage incoming and outgoing communications, including emails, phone calls, and mail. Respond or redirect as appropriate.

Event Support: Provide administrative support for Chamber events, including logistics coordination, registration management, and preparation of event materials.

Financial Administration: Assist with QuickBooks Online financial tasks such as creating and processing invoices, making deposits, and reconciling accounts under the guidance of the Executive Director.

Volunteer Relations & Visitor Reception: Greet visitors, provide information about Chamber services and activities, and direct inquiries to the appropriate staff members. Support the efforts of our volunteers with education and scheduling.

Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to Chamber staff, including typing, copying, filing, and other clerical tasks as needed. Supporting our valued volunteers with scheduling and education.

Other Duties: Perform other important duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent organizational abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Online and database management

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Experience in customer service or membership management is a plus

Availability for some evening and weekend work

To Apply:

Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position to Dorothy Havey, President & CEO  director@belfastmaine.org

Join our team and help make a difference in our community by supporting local businesses and fostering economic growth!  Applications will be accepted until we find the best candidate!

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