Maine’s premier smart growth conference offers inspiration, resources and networking opportunities and this year we’ve created a program coupling national leaders with Maine successes, gubernatorial candidates and Maine’s first Smart Growth Awards. Plenary and breakout sessions addressing Maine’s rural economy are followed by Bangor Experience tours and workshops throughout our host city. Light breakfast, lunch and reception food & drink included.
Events
Ongoing Events
Spurwink Humantarian Awards
On Friday, October 12th, Spurwink will celebrate and honor those who have shown a commitment to Spurwink’s mission – going the distance for those in need – at the 32nd annual Humanitarian Awards. This year, our focus will be on the work being done in by Spurwink’s statewide Outpatient and Community Services, including case management, outpatient therapy, public school counseling, foster care placement, therapeutic care for refugee and immigrant children and families, and more.
American Cancer Society Strides Against Breast Cancer
Every three-five mile Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is a powerful and inspiring opportunity to unite as a community to honor breast cancer survivors, and raise awareness about steps we can take to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer.
NRCM’s Annual Conservation Leadership Awards
Please join us Wednesday, October 17, for NRCM’s 2018 Conservation Leadership Awards. This special event will take place at the First Universalist Church, 97 Main Street, in Yarmouth from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The First Universalist Church of Yarmouth is wheelchair accessible. There is parking on site.
NRCM’s Conservation Leadership Awards presentation is open to NRCM members and friends. Join us at 5:30 p.m. for wine, hors d’oeuvres, and conversation with this year’s award winners. We will begin the presentation at approximately 6:15.
Goodwill of Northern New England Ghoulwill Ball
Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival
A Maine tradition since 2003, the Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival transforms the streets of Freeport and L.L. Bean Campus into a sea of orange. Join us as we light nearly 10,000 jack-o-lanterns around Freeport.
As always we have quite the schedule of activities and family fun planned – including live music, children’s activities, a costume parade, and family pumpkin carving (no purchase necessary).
STRIVE Annual Auction
Join STRIVE for their 14th annual live and silent auction! This year’s event is taking place Wednesday, October 24th from 5:30-9pm at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland
Proceeds support young adults 11-24 with cognitive + intellectual disabilities as they embark on new adventures through the programs + services of STRIVE.
EqualityMaine Great Pumpkin Ball
Alfond Youth Center Charity Ball 2018: Vegas Baby
passivhausMAINE’s Annual Fall Forum
passivhausMAINE’s Annual Fall Forum brings a variety of speakers presenting projects from Maine and afar. The 2018 forum will focus on DERS – EnerPHit and Schools and Academic Institutions bringing to the fore the compelling stories of institutions that have embraced both the sustainability and resilience of passive house structures while underscoring the long-term cost savings.