July 2022

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🎵🎶🎵 FREE Community Concert July 8 - Franklin St. Parklet!

View this email in your browser News from Main Street   Our hearts are broken by the loss of Ellsworth artist Ken Perrin. Ken was a long-time downtown resident, friend, and supporter of Heart of Ellsworth. He and his life partner, Linda Perrin, are pictured here at a Taste of Ellsworth celebration.  In 2004 Ken and Linda relocated their glass studio and business to 25 Pine Street. In 2014 they established Artsworth, a nonprofit dedicated to the exploration and discovery of the arts. Both of these hubs of creativity were one of Ken’s many gifts to Ellsworth. Currently, Atlantic Art Glass, Artsworth, and Fogtown Brewery are a magical trifecta of vibrancy for visitors and residents to enjoy in our downtown.  Ken was a visionary, a leader, and a mentor to artists and entrepreneurs alike. He always made time and had the perfect advice for any situation. Ken knew that Ellsworth needed art and we are beyond grateful to have caught his gaze. Our lives are so much richer because of his contributions and thank goodness he and Linda chose to locate their hot shop in our city 17 years ago.   FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT WITH GOLDENOAK - JULY 8   Join us in downtown Ellsworth on July 8 from 7- 9pm for a live music event in the Franklin Street Parklet. This FREE outdoor concert will feature music by Maine-grown folk group, GoldenOak, with an opening set by local singer-songwriter, Caroline Cotter. This event is brought to you by WERU in partnership with Artsworth, Heart of Ellsworth, Loaves & Fishes and will take place at 124 Main Street, between Elizabeth’s and Sugar Mags Central in downtown Ellsworth. Take Me to the Facebook Event! SHARE YOUR INPUT + COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THANK YOU   We continue to invite the community to help shape the Water Street Mural Project by taking a short survey via the link below. Your input matters as it will inform the creative process of our mural artist Judy Taylor. Additionally if you are so moved by the mural celebration and project please consider a donation to help us get to the finish line...we are more than halfway there! I Will Share My Input On Saturday, June 25th we celebrated the launch of the Water Street mural project with 300+ community members and supporters. The Beyond the Brick | Mural Kick-Off Community Party could not have happened without the support of key individuals and businesses. Kyle Lamont of Good to Go Studios and her fabulous production team Lori Chase and Tom Chase of Coastal Interiors Inc. Judy Taylor - Mural Artist and her portrait students R.F. Jordan & Sons Construction, Inc P.E. O'Halloran, Inc. Union River Book and Toy Co. Clothes Encounter Courthouse Gallery Fine Art Zeppa's New York Pizza Downeast Specialty Bakery Steamy Buddha Yoga and Cafe Ghost Rose Tattoo Carl Little Peter Lione Heidi Stanton-Drew of The Artful Aide Theo Dolmus Sculpture artists: Sam Shaw and Robert James Haskell Video-featured visual artists and musicians The Grand Theater Heart of Ellsworth Volunteers and Board of Directors Endless thanks to our sponsors: Onion Foundation Eric N Columber, PC Columber Law Maine Arts Commission Coastal Interiors Maine Community Foundation Downeast Graphics and Printing I am Excited to Support the Water Street Mural UNION RIVER TRAIL: THE RIVERWALK   Tell us, have you checked out the Union River Trail lately? If the answer is no then do yourself a solid and take an urban hike today in your downtown. This project is in partnership with Ellsworth Green Plan, City of Ellsworth, Frenchman Bay Conservancy, Ellsworth Garden Club and Heart of Ellsworth. Together we are working to make Ellsworth greener and inviting for all.  Tell Me How I Can Support The Trail Flowers on Main Street Program - Heart of Ellsworth   WE NEED AUGUST WATERERS!    Click here to learn more and if you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the volunteer form below.  I Want to Water the Flowers  Innovation - Imagination - Reinvigoration These words sum up the mission of Heart of Ellsworth. How do we accomplish our mission? With YOUR Support We Can Do MORE  OUR WISH LIST! OFFICE SUPPLIES (paper, envelopes) SPARE COMPUTER MONITOR APPLE LAPTOP COMPUTER (refurbished is great!) Small desk Smart Cart Watering System for Main Street flowers If you are interested in donating any of the above items, please be in touch with cara@heartofellsworth.org  In our 7th year of supporting community and economic development in Downtown, the Heart of Ellsworth seeks to strengthen our downtown through initiatives like our Downtown Grants program, Water Street Mural project and our latest project Asset Mapping Downtown. In addition to these new initiatives we work to:    Market Ellsworth locally, statewide & regionally Offer experiences to attract new audiences, bring people together for conversation, entertainment, cultural enrichment & fun Partner with businesses & non-profits fostering a sense of place Involve community members in meaningful & fun volunteer opportunities Your contribution ensures that we meet our goals and your support inspires us to exceed them! Heart of Ellsworth is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.  MAINE DOWNTOWN CENTER, FORREST COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE HELD IN ELLSWORTH   We were so excited to be part of this program with the Maine Downtown Center. During lunch, catered by Flexit Cafe, we did a short presentation highlighting all the lovely spots in downtown that have been recently enhanced and activated by the City of Ellsworth, nonprofit organizations and community volunteers. Highlighted points of place making interest included:  •Franklin Street Parklet •Hosta Alley •Union River Trail •Merrill Park  •Museum in the Streets  •Hancock County Sheriff’s Home and Jail  How many of these places have you visited? Did we miss any? What are some of your favorites? Thanks to all attending towns and the Maine Downtown Center for choosing Ellsworth to gather and talk all things downtowns. We are super proud of our little city, so much to celebrate and love!  OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Want to be Heart of Ellsworth's office neighbor? Office space now available for rent @ 6 State Street in downtown Ellsworth. Please text (207) 479 5011 to set up appointment or to learn more. DOWNTOWN PASSPORT PROGRAM   In partnership with The Ellsworth American we are excited to produce the Shop Local Passport where you can win prizes simply for shopping local. Download your passport below and be on the lookout for participating shops via a placard card in the windows of downtown shops! Download My Passport Makers Market - Artsworth Saturdays thru September 17: 9am-1pm A mainly made in Maine Makers Market! Join us for this outdoor artisan maker's market every Saturday during the summer. Exhibitors will vary each week and will be bringing finished work as well as used art supplies and equipment -- so visit again and again for the latest in the surging artisan movement in Ellsworth! 25 Pine Street Ellsworth FMI: Facebook Ellsworth Farmers Market Saturdays: 9:30am-12:30pm The regular season is in full swing between Desert Harvest and John Edwards Market. 190 Main Street Ellsworth FMI: Website Laughter Yoga featuring Chris Chapman- Healthy Acadia Thursday, July 7: 5-6pm Laughter, genuine or not, helps to support the immune system, reduce stress, boost mood, and more. Practicing Laughter Yoga offers health benefits for everyone regardless of age or ability. Class limited to 12 participants. Online via Zoom FREE FMI + Register: Website Live Concert, Unspoken - The Grand Thursday, July 7: 7:30pm 165 Main Street Ellsworth $20 General Admission $35 VIP w/ Meet & Greet the Artists FMI: Facebook + Tickets 5 Rhythms Workshop - Steamy Buddha  Saturday, July 9: 6-8pm For those new to 5Rhythms, come experience this very fun, healing, and free-ing dance using our natural expressions of Flow, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness that moves energy, emotions into stillness, peace and rejuvenation. 50 Church Street Ellsworth  $20 FMI: Website  Groundbreaking Celebration - Woodlawn Barn Thursday, July 14: 5:30-7:30pm Light refreshments will be served. Parking is limited, therefore a bus shuttle from the Ellsworth Middle School starts at 5pm and runs every 20 minutes until 8pm.  19 Black House Drive Ellsworth EVENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100 to RSVP! RSVP by JULY 8 to 207-667-8671 or info@woodlawnmuseum.org FMI: Website Ellsworth City Council Meeting Monday, July 18: 6pm You may tune in and participate in Ellsworth City Council meetings through various online methods. Please visit the City Council webpage for meeting notices and participation instructions. 1 City Hall Plaza + Online Ellsworth FREE FMI: Website Ellsworth Bike Party Sunday, July 31: 3-4pm Ellsworth Bike Party rides the last Sunday of every month, year-round, meeting at 3pm in front of City Hall in Downtown Ellsworth. The 1-hour bicycle rides are a fun, easy pace around town. All are welcome!  Outside City Hall Ellsworth FREE FMI: Facebook A DOWNTOWN WELCOME!   Zeppa’s Pizza is Opening in July! 92 Water Street, Ellsworth Their hours will be: Monday-Thursday: 11am - 7pm Friday & Saturday: 11am - 8pm Sunday: 12pm - 5pm Like their Facebook page for the latest updates!    SHARE YOUR DOWNTOWN NEWS!   Please POST OFTEN and create FACEBOOK EVENTS so that we can more easily share your posts! #heartofellsworth Have some news you would like us to share? Please submit via our online form at:  heartofellsworth.org/newsletters Thank You! SAVE THE DATES!   JUL 8            Live Concert in Franklin Street Parket OCT 1+2       Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend OCT 18         Meet the Candidates NOV 11+12   Downeast Cider + Cheese Festival NOV 26         Small Business Saturday   SUMMER BREAK! (Newsletters need vacation too.) We'll take a short break in August and return in September! Copyright © 2022 Heart of Ellsworth, All rights reserved. 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