Events - May 11 24

On Saturday, May 11th, Spark Cycling Studio will raise money for the ALS Clinic’s Patient Assistance Fund, a philanthropic endowment run by Mid Coast Hospital. This fund helps under-resourced ALS patients in the state of Maine get the financial support they need to visit the clinic and generally manage the disease and the complications that come with it.
Since it’s our birthday, we thought we’d kick it up a notch beyond our normal donation-based classes…

Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? In an ode to the summer of 2014 (yup…10 years ago ????), we’re going to cold plunge in an event we’re calling Plunge for the Funds ???? Plunges will take place at the studio over the course of the morning on Saturday, May 11th. We’ve got three big tubs that will be outside – logistics around plunging will be communicated as we get closer!

There is much more information on our website and registration page!  www.sparkcyclingstudio.com/plungeforthefunds

Get ready to spruce up your garden by visiting the Midcoast Humane Plant Sale. We will have a wide selection of beautiful plants, from colorful flowers to lush greenery, all lovingly nurtured and ready to find their new homes. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we will have great deals, and best of all — the funds go directly to helping homeless animals!

In addition to our fantastic plant selection, we’ll also have a treasure trove of bargains waiting for you at our Rummage Sale. Discover hidden gems and one-of-a-kind finds while supporting a great cause.

We’ll have a host of other activities as well for a family-friendly event, including a bounce house and craft table set up for kids to make thoughtful mother’s day gifts. Our friends at the 207 Tap Truck will be onsite serving beer, lemonade, and shirley temples, along with hot dogs from their cart, and will donate 10% of their proceeds to Midcoast Humane.

While you’re here, take a tour of the facility and see all of our adoptable animals!

Donations

We will be accepting specific donations to help make this Spring Fling event as great as possible. Please see below for details about what we will be accepting and when. Should you have any questions about donations, please email ENorris@MidcoastHumane.Org.

Plant Sale

• We will accept donations of individually potted plants that are clearly labeled the week of Monday, May 6 from 9am to 4pm. We are unable to accept plants that are not in pots, or are unmarked.

Rummage Sale

• We will accept donations for the rummage sale on Friday, May 10th from 8am-6pm. Donors are welcome to drive to the front door of our Brunswick Shelter, and a volunteer will be there to help unload.
• We cannot accept donations of computers or outdated electronics, appliances, mattresses or box springs, or large furniture. Please make sure your items are clean and in good working condition.

All proceeds from the sale will go directly towards Midcoast Humane’s vital work in rescuing, caring for, and rehoming animals in need. By shopping with us, you’re not only beautifying your home and garden but also helping to save lives.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to shop, save, and support a worthy cause! Mark your calendars for May 11th and join us for a day of fun, fundraising, and furry friends. See you there!

Brunswick United Methodist Church’s 8th Annual Community Yard Sale

Saturday, May 11 (rain or shine)

8 a.m. to noon

320 Church Road

A wide variety of items will be priced to sell at this multi-family sale.  Proceeds will benefit local charities.

On Saturday, May 11th, Independence Association of Brunswick is hosting its 12th Annual Run for Independence, presented by Androscoggin Bank.

The Run for Independence supports health and wellness programs at IA, including weekly fitness classes, dance programs, hiking trips, athletic competitions, and much more.

The event will be held at the Brunswick Rec Center (220 Neptune Drive) and will begin at 10am. Races this year include a 5K, 1 Mile, and Kids’ Fun Run.

To sign up for the race, visit our RunSignUp page.

If your business is interested in sponsoring the Run for Independence, please contact Hilary Hendricks, Director of Philanthropy, at hhendricks@iaofmaine.org.

Portland Pie is now serving BRUNCH every Saturday and Sunday!

It’s a new day at the Pie. Pizza, sandwiches, pastries, cocktails, coffee, tea, and much more.

Join us this Saturday, May 11th at Flight Deck Brewing to celebrate our 7th anniversary with a pig roast from Rollin’ Smoke BBQ! We will have live music, fire pits, and beer & food galore.

We Are Open For Dine In!

Come Hang Out With Us and Your Friends For….

Happy Hour @ OTTO daily from 3 pm-5 pm

Free Slice with your first adult beverage!

-$2.50 High Life Drafts

-$5.50 Allagash White Drafts

-$5.00 House Wine Pours

-$7.00 House Margaritas

Feel Free To Call For More Details @ 1-207-406-2784

Open Sunday- Thursday 11-8, Friday and Saturday 11-9

Renaissance Voices will perform at the Brunswick Unitarian Universalist Church on Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 pm as part of the Concerts for a Cause series. All proceeds will be donated to Oasis Free Clinics and Midcoast New Mainers Group.

Renaissance Voices was founded in 1995 by a group of Maine singers on tour in London.  The original idea for an auditioned, Portland-based, a cappella ensemble still guides their choices today.  Although their emphasis is the a cappella performance of early European music, in recent years they have broadened their repertoire to include other origins and periods from the Middle Ages to the present day, including many works by women composers. Concerts also feature short readings that complement the themes of the musical selections. Renaissance Voices is comprised of both professional and experienced amateur musicians and enjoys an ever-widening fan base throughout Maine.

Harold Stover has been their conductor since 2001. He is a Julliard graduate, a distinguished composer, and an organist / choirmaster of one of the most respected choirs in NYC. From 1968 to 1992 he served as Organist and Choirmaster of Second Presbyterian Church in NYC, where he directed the church’s amateur and professional choirs and was founder and director of the “Music at Second” concerts. In 1986 the church’s music program was the subject of an hour-long profile on the nationally syndicated radio program IBM Salute to the Arts.

He also served on the faculty of the New York School of Liturgical Music, where he taught organ, choral conducting, sight singing, music theory and church music history. In 1995 he was appointed to the faculty of the Portland Conservatory of Music, where he teaches organ and music theory.

He has played organ recitals to critical acclaim in both the US and Europe, appearing in many distinguished church recitals series and concert hall organ recitals including Merrill Auditorium at City Hall in Portland.

His compositions include keyboard music, choral and vocal music, chamber and orchestral music, electronic music, and two film scores. His liturgical music has been widely performed by choirs across America.

For this spring concert, the theme will be “Love Songs, Old and New.”  Renaissance Voices will be playing works by John Dowland, Thomas Morely, Edward Elgar, Selections from the Great American Songbook and more.

“Bravo, bravo! When music-making is so technically mastered, the beauty offered is Grace; one is not sure where or when she is going to be had. I was had many times.”
—Audience feedback, Portland Press Herald

Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at door, Students & Children: $5

Available at the Church office, at Gulf of Maine Books, or online at  https://ticketstripe.com/renaissance.

Live Music from 9-12 pm!