Events - Jun 14 24

05/28/24-06/28/24 at 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Points of View Artists celebrate TWENTY!

Points of View Artists open their 2024 season with TWENTY! – a celebration of POV’s 20^th anniversary. 14 current members and 10 former members share our diverse work. Exhibit: May 28-June 28. Reception: Friday, June 14; 5-7 pm.

Gallery location and hours: 18 Pleasant Street; 9 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday. FMI: povartistsmaine.com; 207-373-9300

06/01/24-07/01/24 at 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

ROYGBIV Art Exhibit

Join Spindleworks during the month of June for our ROYGBIV Art Exhibit.
Open until 7 PM during BDA’s 2nd Friday Brunswick ArtWalk.

Located at 7 Lincoln Street, Spindleworks envisions a community where artists of all abilities are valued and inspired to do their best work.

Our Values:
Inclusion– We believe in participation in the arts for all members of the community.
Collaboration-We create new opportunities for participation in the arts by collaborating with other community organizations and artists.
Equality-We believe that artists of all abilities make meaningful contribution to the arts.
Leadership-We believe that mentors foster creative growth through a shared skill building approach. All artists share ownership of the studio through planning exhibits, workshops, community events and contributions to a cooperative studio and gallery.
Dream- to learn, to explore and to expand our creative abilities through immersion in new shared experiences.

06/14/24 at All Day

People Plus Senior Health Expo - Registration OPEN

Registration is now open for the 13th annual People Plus Senior Health Expo to be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the Brunswick Recreation Center in Brunswick from 9 am – 1 pm. Both sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available.

Thank you to our current lead Partners for this year: Bill Dodge Auto Group, Bowdoin College, Coastal Landing Retirement Community, Gateway Retirement Solutions, Live + Work in Maine, Mid Coast-Parkview Health, Maine Health, Islebrook Village at Wiscasset, Priority Real Estate Group, Riley Insurance Agency, Rusty Lantern Market, Aetna Medicare, Highland Green, and Spectrum Generations, plus Sponsors Avita of Brunswick & Sunnybrook, Brackett Funeral Home, Maine Community Bank, and Bath-Brunswick Respite Care, Bath Savings, Maine Pines Racquet & Fitness, Norway Savings Bank, and Reform Physical Therapy

Maine has the highest percentage of older adults in the country; and the Mid Coast is where this population is growing the fastest. The People Plus Senior Health brings together a variety of resources for this increasingly important segment of our community. The Expo provides an excellent opportunity to learn about products and services in the categories of medical services, fitness and health, technology, legal, community services, housing/respite care, and finance. In addition to providing a link between consumers and providers, this gathering also encourages networking within the community, thereby strengthening the value of products and service.

Registration deadline is September 6, 2024 (Sponsor deadline to “be on the bag” is August 23)! Visit www.peopleplusmaine.org for more information including registration form and sponsorship opportunities or call 729-0757.

06/14/24-06/16/24 at All Day

The Trek Across Maine

THE 40th ANNUAL TREK ACROSS MAINE:
Join the American Lung Association for the 40th annual Trek Across Maine on Father’s Day Weekend – June 14-16, 2024. Choose our traditional 3-day, 180-mile option, or do it on your own virtually! The ride will start and end at Thomas Point Beach & Campground in Brunswick. Overnight stops at Bates College in Lewiston and St. Joseph’s College in Standish provide a place to rest and relax after each leg of the Trek. Activities, entertainment and food are all a part of the full Trek experience at each location. This ride is fully supported by volunteers and local and state law enforcement, including support vehicles along the route and three rest stops daily.

VIRTUAL OPTION – for those that can’t get away, but still want to raise money and support the American Lung Association! Record your miles virtually and raise your minimum by June 30, 2024, to earn your commemorative t-shirt and medal!

VOLUNTEER WITH US! We are always looking for volunteers to help us support the Trek Across Maine. We have many volunteer opportunities available. Please contact Becca at 207.624.0308 or Becca.Troast@Lung.org for more information.

ROUTE OPTIONS:

The Route:

Day 1:? Thomas Point Beach and Campground to Bates College in Lewiston (approx. 60 mi) – 3 rest stops located on route

Day 2:? Bates to Saint Joseph’s College in Standish (approx. 60 mi) – 3 rest stops located on route

Day 3:? Saint Joseph’s College to Thomas Point Beach and Campground (approx. 60 mi) – 3 rest stops located on route & last mile team gathering stop at Flight Deck Brewing.

NOTE: Although we try to be consistent, mileage may vary from year to year depending on local and state construction projects.

Virtual Option:

Date: Anytime through June 30, 2024

Mileage: Choose your own mileage challenge!

Location: Ride in your community or in your home on your exercise bike, you choose! Join the Trek tradition…. virtually!

Fundraising Minimum: $250 due by June 30, 2024

Age Limit: 7 years and Up

FEES & FUNDRAISING:

Registration is a $40 fee.?This is non-refundable & non-transferable. The registration fee does not count toward your fundraising minimum.

3 Day Fundraising: $550 per person ($400 for ages 7 -17)**

Virtual Fundraising: $250 per person (including ages 7-17)**

** Fundraising must be submitted before the start of the ride, or you will not be able allowed to ride**

**Virtual fundraising must be submitted before June 30, or you will not receive your commemorative t-shirt and medal**

For more information, visit:?www.trekacrossmaine.org?email TrekAcrossMaine@Lung.org call: 207-624-0312

**Please note: Age Limit is 7 years and up.?Children between the ages of 7 – 12 must ride a tandem or tag-a-long bike with an adult guardian. All children under the age of 18 must always have an adult guardian with them on the route. Child and guardian are both required to meet the fundraising minimum.