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Introductory Offer from Aegle Radiant Health 01/09/25-04/09/25 at All Day

Introductory Offer from Aegle Radiant Health

Get your DXA Body Composition, VO2 max and resting metabolic rate for $150 each at Aegle Radiant Health in Topsham. We are offering an introductory offer membership of $150 a month which includes all testing for a limited time. Text 207-656-5725 to schedule.

Gift a Mare Brook Farm Flower CSA for Valentine's Day! 01/31/25-02/14/25 at All Day

Gift a Mare Brook Farm Flower CSA for Valentine's Day!

Why buy your love one bouquet on Valentine’s Day, when you can purchase a season’s worth of Brunswick-grown blooms instead?

Our family farm’s flower CSA offerings provide them (or you!) with stunning, pesticide-free blooms from May through September. Each CSA includes a number of smaller companion bouquets that we will donate, on your behalf, to Brunswick-area nonprofits, local businesses, medical professionals, first responders, or teachers of your choice. Here’s to more Brunswick-grown beauty and community connections this year! Visit our website to buy a flower CSA or a gift card: www.marebrookfarm.com/shop.
H2Outfitters Sea Kayaking Adventures: The Bahamian Exumas 02/02/25-02/09/25 at 12:00 am

H2Outfitters Sea Kayaking Adventures: The Bahamian Exumas

H2Outfitters Sea Kayaking Adventures:
The Bahamian Exumas
Feb. 2 -9, 2025
Velvety-soft white sandy beaches, crystal clear aquamarine waters, and colorful marine life!
 
Why not join us? FMI.  www.h2outfitters.com,
email: h2o@h2outfitters.com, phone 207-833-5257.
 
 
Longfellow Days 2025! 02/02/25-02/28/25 at All Day

Longfellow Days 2025!

Explore the history and legacy of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and his ties to the Brunswick Community

200th Anniversary of Bowdoin’s Class of 1825

Longfellow Days joins Bowdoin College in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the notable Graduating Class of 1825, a group of accomplished writers including: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Jonathan Cilley, and other statesmen, lawyers, and  professionals who collectively brought the College a considerable amount of fame. 

Portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1862, Painted by George Peter Alexander Healy, (1813-1894), Bowdoin College Museum of Art

 

Event Calendar: 

  • Sunday, February 2 at 1:00 PM ~ SUNDAY READINGS @ Fireplace Room, Curtis Memorial Library
    Part One: 1825 Poets & Writers – Gary Lawless, Kara Douglas and Linda Aldridge reading 19th-century poets, as
    well as sharing their own work.
  • Thursday, February 6 at 4:30 PM ~ TALK BY NICHOLAS BASBANES @ Kresge Hall at Bowdoin College
    The Longfellow biographer (Cross of Snow) speaks on “Meeting of the Minds: Longfellow, Hawthorne, and the
    Productive Influence of their Artistic Wives.” 
  • Sunday, February 9 at 1:00 PM ~ SUNDAY READINGS @ Fireplace Room, Curtis Memorial Library
    Part Two: 1925 Poets – As well as sharing their own poetry, Gibson Fay LeBlanc reads Robert Frost, Dawn Potter
    reads Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Mike Bove reads Langston Hughes.
  • Tuesday, February 11 at 11 AM ~ EKPHRASTIC POETRY WORKSHOP @ Zucker Seminar Room, Bowdoin College Museum of Art.  In David Sloan’s Poet As Painter workshop, participants will explore poetry inspired by art, then view the museum’s exhibit, and generate their own ekphrastic poetry.  
  • Wednesday, February 12 at 2 PM ~ COMMUNITY POETRY/OPEN MIC @ Merrymeeting Room, Thornton Oaks, 25 Thornton Way (off Baribeau).  Helene McGlauflin and David Sloan read their own poetry and host this one-hour informal verse-sharing session.  Bring a poem to share. Refreshments.
  • Thursday, February 13 at 2:30 PM ~ COMMUNITY POETRY/OPEN MIC @ Maine Lodge, The Highlands, 30 Governors Way, Topsham.  Helene McGlauflin and David Sloan read their own poetry and host this one-hour informal verse-sharing session.  Bring a poem to share. Refreshments.
  • Saturday, February 15 at 11 AM & 1 PM ~ TOURS OF THE CHAMBERLAIN HOUSE @ 226 Maine Street, Brunswick.  Gemma Cannon, author of Voices of the Night, will lead two 70-minute tours of the house, focusing on Henry’s early writing and his first wife, Mary. Each tour is limited to 15 people and Registration is Required. Please Email: outreach@pejepscot.org Subject: “LD Tour” Please give preferred time, registrant name(s), and a phone number.
  • Sunday, February 16 at 1:00 PM ~ SUNDAY READINGS @ Fireplace Room, Curtis Memorial Library
    Part Three: 2025 Tribute to Poets – Today we remember three Longfellow Days poets who departed in 2024: Sally
    Cowperthwaite reads poetry by her father Steve Cowperthwaite. Georgia Nigro reads work by her husband Rob
    Farnsworth. Maryli Tiemann reads poetry by Ruth Bookey and introduces Nicole Chvatal, reading her own work.
  • Wednesday, February 19 at 1 PM ~ WINTER WISDOM WITH JAMES McKENNA @ Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library.  Maine poet James McKenna will share his personal introductions to Longfellow and Edna Saint Vincent Millay, “My Two Grandmothers’ Differing Poetic Tastes.” Co-sponsored with MidCoast Senior College.
  • Friday, February 21 at 7:30 PM ~ POETRY WITH TAYLOR MALI @ Studzinski Hall at Bowdoin College  Taylor Mali, Bowdoin Class of 1987 and nationally recognized spoken word poet, performs an evening of poetry with three present Bowdoin student poets: King Weatherspoon, Chayma Charifi and Kaitlin Weiss.
  • Saturday, February 22 at 7:30 PM ~ CLASS OF 1825 TRIBUTE: EVENING OF MUSIC & POETRY @ Studzinski Hall at Bowdoin College.  Longfellow’s poetry set to music and voice, featuring compositions by Paul Sullivan, Stuart Gillespie, Ann MacDonald Diers, Jud Caswell, and Scott Woodruff. Performed by the combined Bowdoin Chamber Choir and chorus members from Brunswick High, and area community choirs. Directed by Stuart Gillespie and Will Bristol.
  • Sunday, February 23 at 10:00 AM ~ INTERFAITH SERVICE: The Inclusive Power of Poetry @ Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Middle Street.  Service led by Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos, Minister with Maryli Tiemann.  Music by the UUCB Choir under the direction of Will Bristol.
  • Sunday, February 23 at 1:00 PM ~ SUNDAY READINGS @ Fireplace Room, Curtis Memorial Library.  Part Four: Future Poets & Writers – Poet John Reinhart emcees readings by three poets who were part of the Portland Poetry Slam Team: Elle MacGilvray, Yashu Derisala, and Alex Wu.
  • Tuesday, February 25 at 2 PM~ Interpreting Three Poems @ Pejepscot History Center, 159 Park Row.  Join Karin Dillman to discuss three 19th- and 20th- century poems by Dickinson, Whitman, and William Carlos Williams. Refreshments. Registration is Required. Email: outreach@pejepscot.org with Subject: “Interpreting Three Poems.” Please include name(s) of registrants and a phone number. Co-Sponsored with Pejepscot History Center.
  • Wednesday, February 26 at 12 PM ~ Gallery Tours: Bowdoin College Museum of Art & Library @ Lobby, Bowdoin College Museum of Art.  A Longfellow Days tour of Bowdoin’s two special exhibitions: Poetic Truths: Hawthorne, Longfellow, and American Visual Culture, 1840-1880 at the art museum and then The Student Days of the Class of 1825 at the library.
  • Friday, February 28 at 5:30 PM ~ OPEN MIC & LONGFELLOW’S 218th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! @ Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Middle Street.  Open Mic with host Ren Bernier, a cappella music by Bowdoin’s “Longfellows,” and CAKE.  Come share your poem or another’s that you appreciate. 

 

Ongoing Poetry Events & Exhibitions at Bowdoin:

  •  “Poetry Across Maine” — a statewide poetry mapping project created by John Reinhart – add your poetry to
    place: www.poetryacrossmaine.com.
  • “Poetic Truths: Hawthorne, Longfellow, and American Visual Culture, 1840-1880,” on view February 6 through July 20, 2025 at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art
  • “Before They Were Famous: The Student Days of the Class of 1825,” on view January 27 through June 6, 2025 at
    the Hawthorne-Longfellow Library, Bowdoin College

For more information on all scheduled events, please visit https://www.uubrunswick.org/longfellow-days-2025/

Longfellow Days is an annual month-long cultural and community program, with support from Bowdoin College, Brunswick Downtown Association, Curtis Memorial Library, Nathaniel Davis Fund, Pejepscot History Center, The Senter Fund, and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. Thanks to our sponsors, ALL events are Free and Open to the Public.

 

 

Treat your Valentine to Healing Touch! 02/04/25-02/15/25 at All Day

Treat your Valentine to Healing Touch!

Treat your loved one to a Healing Touch relaxation session at Brunswick Massage and Wellness! Healing Touch is a gentle way to balance your energy and feel your best. Choose an Introductory Session for $40 or a Full Session for $75. Contact Kathy Higgins at kahigg21@gmail.com or leave your request at 207-751-1637. They’ll love it!
 
The Theater Project Presents: Winter Cabaret 02/06/25-02/08/25 at 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

The Theater Project Presents: Winter Cabaret

Join The Theater Project for WINTER CABARET!

Brighten up your February with WINTER CABARET! This show will help beat the winter blues featuring comedic skits, live music by local musician Ben Hunsberger and delicious desserts generously donated by Wild Oats Bakery and The Whole Almond will be served at intermission. You can reserve tables and chairs for your group or date that will put you right up next to the stage!
 
For this show, we transform our theater into an intimate night of comedy. Our talented performers will have you laughing and then serve you desserts and coffee at intermission while listening to the beautiful musical stylings of Ben Hunsberger. The show will run about an hour and a half and will give you something to talk about on the ride home.
 
Running January 31st – February 9th; Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM; Sunday at 2:00 PM
Recommended for ages 16+
More information on our website: https://www.theaterproject.com/
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Winter Cabaret
Directed by Ensemble Collaboration
Jan 31 – Feb 9, 2025
*Professional Production
 
????? All Tickets are PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT for more information please contact our box office at boxoffice@theaterproject.com or 207-729-8584 to reserve your seats.
 
Fireside Writers! 02/07/25-02/08/25 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Fireside Writers!

Calling all writers! Join us for Friday morning independent working sessions by the 1904 building fireplace. Work on your own project or use a provided prompt. There is no reading/sharing in this group, just a good time to buckle down and work quietly among the company of other writers. The group is facilitated by Molly McGrath, Curtis Contemporaries Committee member, former publications director of The Telling Room in Portland, and current owner/editor at Pink Eraser Press.

Valentine's Chocolate dipped Strawberries from Wilbur's 02/08/25 at 12:00 am

Valentine's Chocolate dipped Strawberries from Wilbur's

Order your hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries now!

We are now accepting pre-orders for chocolate-dipped strawberries. 
Pick up at 143 Maine St, Brunswick, between 9 am – 6 pm on Feb 13 or 14 for your Valentine. 
 
To pre-order: please call our Brunswick store at 207-729-4462 or online at wilburs.com
 
Metro BREEZ 02/08/25 at 7:00 am to 10:15 pm

Metro BREEZ

The holidays are the perfect time to to hop on the Metro BREEZ bus.

For only $4 each way ($2 reduced fare), travel from Brunswick to Freeport for special events and shopping or check out a show and the lights of Portland. Travelling? Metro BREEZ has direct service between Brunswick and the Portland Transportation Center (PTC) for a  trips on the Amtrack Downeaster or Concord Coach.

Family and friends visiting? Tell them to board the BREEZ in Portland and meet them in Brunswick. Metro stops are located along Pleasant St, Maine St., Park and Ride, train station, and Bowdoin.

For schedules and more info, visit: gpmetro.org

Yoga for Connection Saturday Mornings 02/08/25 at 9:30 am to 10:15 am

Yoga for Connection Saturday Mornings

Join us for Yoga for Connection on Saturday mornings with Lillian Dougher.
 
This is a well rounded yoga class using imagery, metaphors, and breath-work to take us through the flow. Classes are crafted with creative sequencing, alignment, pranayama, and playing with the geometric fits and folds in the body to cultivate more space and openness within. Yoga has the ability to rewire the nervous system and restore bodily functions. It is a longevity practice. A method used to strengthen the body, lubricate the joints, increase flexibility in the muscles and fascia, and ease the mind.
 
Expect hands-on adjustments (with consent) and a nurturing environment that encourages introspection. This class is perfect for those seeking to rejuvenate their energy, improve alignment.
 
Classes incorporate elements of alignment-based Hatha yoga, Vinyasa flow, Chinese Taoist theory, sacred geometry, breath work, and meditation.  Guiding the mind through the body, the yoga practice aims to restore balance, clear blockages, and deepen connection to inner wisdom.
 
*All classes are 18+
*Please pre-register for class here: https://app.punchpass.com/org/19202/classes/16452548
02/08/25 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Saturday Sit-down mortgage knowledge is power!

Every week we will discuss various mortgage programs, answer questions and talk about todays housing market. Whether you are a first time buyer, looking to build , buying a second home or seasonal property there will be a class for you. Hosted by Catherine Flaherty, NMLS 219224 of CMG Home Loans

Week 1, March 1, 2025. First time buyers, discussion of low down payment, no down payment and Government programs

Week 2, March 8,2025. Trying to buy, first time buyers or you’ve done this before, we will discuss financing options.

Week 3, March 15 2025. Looking to build your home, discussion on navigating financing options.

Week 4, March 22, 2025. Second home or seasonal homes, cottage’s and camps. What are your options!

 

Please join me in demystifying mortgages in a relaxed forum, we will have lively and informative conversations. Coffee, Frosty’s Donuts, and Dutchman Bagels will be served.

 

02/08/25 at 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Nourish & Restore + Sound Healing

Join Lillian Dougher & Vanessa Bresson for Nourish & Restore + Sound Healing, combining restorative yoga and sound healing. Wear something comfy and get ready to relax.
 
 
Restorative Yoga is meant to relax, relieve, and rejuvenate the body. This practice combines a little yin with a lot of restorative! A restorative practice utilizes props to support the body allowing the muscles to soften into a deep stretch while calming our nervous system. A restorative practice encourages a new sense of bodily awareness and introspection.
 
Vibration and sound is added to this workshop to synergize the meditative and somatic effects of restorative yoga by way of resonant sound tools designed to energize your cells and imbue them with increase immunity, reducing stress as theta brain waves are evoked by binaural sound. Your parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest) will be activated, lowering cortisol levels and promoting deep relaxation to combat mental and physical fatigue.
 
Bronze Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks, tongue drum, vocal toning and crystal bowls will be used to create healing and transformation in the body and mind. See you on the mat!
 
There is an optional offering of personal sound massage for each participant with Tibetan bowls placed strategically on the body (with consent).
Happy Hour @ OTTO Everyday! 02/08/25 at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Happy Hour @ OTTO Everyday!

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!

-$1.00 off all wine pours!

-$7.00 House Margaritas!

Call For More Details @ 207-406-2784

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

Visit Otto’s Pizza here

Click here for the menu

BUMC Spaghetti Suppers 02/08/25 at 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

BUMC Spaghetti Suppers

Please come join us at the Brunswick United Methodist Church each month for a spaghetti supper (meat or veggie sauce), including salad, garlic bread, and BUMC’s famous pies. 

Donation only. We hope to see you there!  

Event: Every 2nd Saturday of each month starting at 5 PM

Valentine Ball @ Harriet Beecher Stowe School 02/08/25 at 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Valentine Ball @ Harriet Beecher Stowe School

Save the Date for the 47th Annual Valentine Ball!

Saturday, February 8 from 5-7 pm at Harriet Beecher Stowe School. Bring your friends and family (adults and children in grades 1-6) to dance, snack, laugh, and connect with each other. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register online at Civic Rec, under Special Events  https://secure.rec1.com/ME/brunswick-me/catalog
See you there!
Brunswick Residents:
Adults —$35
Children—$5
? Non-Residents:
Adults—$47
Children—$7

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