February 2020

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View this email in your browser News from Main Street ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS! Downtown Ellsworth is hosting the DOWNEAST BUSINESS BOOTCAMP & PITCH-OFF March 27-29, 2020 Heart of Ellsworth is beyond proud to be part of this collaborative event in downtown Ellsworth. We are working with some fantastic groups - College of the Atlantic, Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce, CEI Women's Business Center, Machias Savings Bank, Maine SBDC, Mount Desert 365 and the Small Business Administration. Click below to learn more and place your name on the list to be notified when applications open! Get on the List! Host Your Special Event at 142 Main Street! Looking for a space to RENT in downtown Ellsworth for your next family celebration, business meeting, workshop, etc.?  Learn more and inquire at: heartofellsworth.org/rental-space This project is made possible in partnership with Machias Savings Bank, building owners Bill Sanborn + John Hutchins, and a generous grant from the Maine Community Foundation's Downeast Innovation Fund.  Office Spaces for RENT on Main Street! Join a vibrant community of business and artist professionals working in downtown Ellsworth!  Please contact owners directly to inquire. 95 Main Street FMI: 207-689-8115 Union River Book & Toy Co. FMI: 207-288-8295 112 Main Street FMI: 781-413-7082   Registration is OPEN for SCHERZO \skertsō\ : an Adult Chorus for ages 50+  Tuesdays, February 25-April 28:  11am-12pm Ellsworth Community Music Insitute & Friends in Action Moore Community Center Theater 125 State Street Ellsworth FREE (donations appreciated) FMI: Website Maine at 200 Photo Contest February 1-29 What does Maine look like to you? Enter the Maine at 200 photo contest and share your point of view! Hosted by the Ellsworth Public Library, City of Ellsworth and Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce FREE FMI: Website Vacation Matinee: Abominable 3D Daily, February 17-21: 1-3pm Sponsored by City of Ellsworth and Morton's Moo The Grand 165 Main Street Ellsworth $1 General Admission FMI: Website Machias Savings Bank - Small Business Academy Next class is Tuesday, February 18 with 7 other classes running through April! Sponsored by Machias Savings Bank Ellsworth City Hall 1 City Hall Plaza Ellsworth $50 per class FMI: Website Click here to download flyer. Tour February Trivia Nights in Downtown Ellsworth! Sundays: 5:30pm @ Fogtown Brewing Company Mondays: 7pm @ Finn's Irish Pub Wednesdays: 7pm @ Airline Brewing Pub FREE FMI: Click on photos above Annual Studio Sale at Seven Arts March 1 - 14: Monday-Saturday, 10am-3pm Artisan seconds, supplies and unexpected treasures! Seven Arts 192 Main Street Ellsworth FMI: Website Click here to download flyer. Ellsworth Presidential Primary & Referendum Election Tuesday, March 3: 8am-8pm Ward One 1 City Hall Plaza 2nd floor Auditorium Ward Two 283 State Street – Community of Christ Church Ward Three 867 Bangor Road – Maine Coast Baptist Church Gymnasium Ward Four 1 City Hall Plaza 1st floor Council Chambers FMI: Facebook Maine Bicentennial Baked Bean Supper during Winter Carnival! Saturday, March 14: 5-7pm Heart of Ellsworth 142 Main Street Ellsworth Adults: $7, Kids 12 and under: $3 CASH and CHECK at door FMI: Facebook Thursday is Dollar Day at Clothes Encounter Thursdays: 10am-5pm Paperbacks are 2 for $1 and all items marked 50% off are $1 each! Clothes Encounter 34 Water Street Ellsworth FMI: Facebook   Call for Vendors - Seconds & Supplies Sale comes to Ellsworth on May 30, 2020! Vendor applications are open to Maine Craft Association members January 31 – March 31. Open to non-members April 1, 2020. SPACE IS LIMITED! Hosted by Maine Crafts Association and Artsworth Studios Artsworth Studios 25 Pine Street Ellsworth FMI: Website   Meet Heart of Ellsworth Board Member-at-Large, Jon Stein!    Jon spends most of his time in Downtown Ellsworth at Fogtown Brewing Company, which he co-founded in 2017. He grew up in Pennsylvania and later studied biochemistry at Colorado College, and after some time working in the public health sector in South America and the Caribbean, he finally applied his science training to the brewing industry. Jon was drawn to Maine's great outdoors and bold coastlines, as well as its growth toward sustainable and locally-focused agriculture. Jon is passionate about community engagement, music and the arts, and bolstering good environmental practices through beer, music and events. Jon also spends his time as a volunteer DJ for WERU Community Radio, and occasionally teaches adult education courses in brewing. He lives in downtown Ellsworth with his dog, Sarah. "I joined Heart of Ellsworth to help facilitate a conversation between downtown businesses, citizens of Ellsworth, and city hall so that we can all work together to revitalize Ellsworth and continue to grow it into a cool, bustling downtown full of art, music and community engagement." SAVE THE DATES! March 14: Maine Bicentennial Baked Bean Supper June 27: Taste of Ellsworth October 3+4: Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend October 20: Meet the Candidates Night November 14: Downeast Cider + Cheese Festival November 28: Small Business Saturday Have some news you would like us to share? Send us a link, an image, short blurb to: cara@heartofellsworth.org Why donate to the Heart of Ellsworth? Heart of Ellsworth remains focused and committed to economic growth through projects in the urban core. Our vision seeks to fill storefronts on Main Street, secure a location for the Winter Farmers Market, develop the Union River waterfront with green space along the river, and identify and assist in the creation of more downtown housing options. Collectively, these enhance opportunities for both visitors and community members to enjoy all that Ellsworth has to offer.  Your contribution ensures that we can remain committed to these goals. We appreciate your support! DONATE! 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