January 2023

Jan 6

Written By Cara Romano

JANUARY News from Heart of Ellsworth

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News from Main Street

Downtown Grants Program Applications Open Jan 30

To bolster our business community, five Ellsworth area banks, Camden National Bank, Bangor Federal Credit Union, First National Bank, Franklin Savings Bank, and Machias Savings Bank with support from Bar Harbor Bank & Trust have generously sponsored our third rendition of the Downtown Grants Program.

Applications open 1/30 and close on 2/16. This year's focus is to support emerging entrepreneurs and small business owners alike. Mini-grants of $1000 will be available for start-up or expansion projects to help entrepreneurs and support economic opportunities.

Timeline and Details Here!

Heart of Ellsworth Welcomes New Board Members

We warmly welcome Tracy Scheckel (pictured left) and Lucille Poulin (pictured right) who were recently named to the Heart of Ellsworth Board of Directors.

Tracy has 30 years of marketing and public relations experience and is the marketing and advertising manager at The Ellsworth American. She joined the Heart of Ellsworth because of her passion for the Ellsworth Downtown ecosystem.

Lucille has been involved with Heart of Ellsworth for several years and is a supporter and event coordinator. She is a hospice doctor by profession and is passionate about having a vibrant community for those who live, work, and visit here. To read more about both of these new members, click here.

Join the Heart of Ellsworth Design Committee

Interested in joining a Heart of Ellsworth Committee? Do you like design, architecture and decorating for the holiday season? Do you have a few great ideas of how to enhance Main Street? We want you. The Design Committee supports the downtown by enhancing the physical and visual elements of the commercial district while capitalizing on the unique assets that set Main Street apart. The committee aims to encourage visitation, community pride, and create volunteer opportunities for our residents and businesses.

Current and past projects include - Water Street Mural🖌️Holiday lights on Main🎄Flower pots on Main 🌷and Downtown Wayfinding Map 🗺️.

The committee meets year-round six times a year. Between meetings, committee members work to implement projects and initiatives in the downtown district. Committee members pictured from left to right: Susan Meynell, Amy Reisman - Committee Chair, Peter Lione and Lucille Poulin.

FMI: send email to cara@heartofellsworth.org with Design Committee in the subject line.

Visit our Design Committee Page

Survey - Ellsworth Historical Society

Dust off your opinions about downtown Ellsworth and share them in this survey (link below). The Ellsworth Historical Society (EHS) is curious what you think, and your opinions and experiences will serve to inform how EHS contributes to a vibrant downtown Ellsworth! The survey is anonymous, but you can opt in with your email to be in a drawing for a $50 Visa card. Photo credit: Aerial view of downtown Ellsworth, by Kyle Lamont of Good to Go Studios, courtesy Heart of Ellsworth.

FMI: Survey Link

Start 2023 with Steamy Buddha

The start of a brand new year can be the perfect opportunity to invite healthier ways of being. New Year’s resolutions can be exciting, but also quite daunting. The folks at Steamy Buddha want to assist you in choosing better ways to nourish yourself with good food in their café, or exploring strength and empowerment through yoga and fitness in their studio. Their team of professionals are here to help you make 2023 your healthiest, strongest, best year yet!

50 Church Street
Ellsworth

FMI : Instagram

Pop-up Dinners - Riverside Cafe

January 6-8: 3-9pm

Riverside Cafe will be open for a pop up dinner on January 6, 7 & 8 from 3pm to 9pm with live music and Ms Jody Yeo as bartender on Saturday and Sunday.

151 Main Street
Ellsworth

FMI : Facebook

Bob Marley - The Grand

January 6-8: Select times

Maine’s own comedian Bob Marley makes his return to the Stanley Subaru Stage. Some shows may already be sold out, so check The Grand theater's site to find out show availability.

165 Main Street
Ellsworth

$39.50 Reserved Seating (Total with fees.)
FMI + TICKETS: Website

Ellsworth City Council Meeting

Monday, January 9: 6pm
(Note: 2nd Monday in Jan + Feb)

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

Adult Chorus - Ellsworth Community Music Institute

Starts January 10 for 10 weeks, Tuesdays 11am-12pm

Registration is OPEN through 1/10/23 for SCHERZO \skertsō\ , an adult chorus organized by Ellsworth Community Music Institute (ECMI) in collaboration with Friends in Action in Ellsworth. The chorus is designed for adults 50+ with no auditions.

Moore Community Center
125 State Street
Ellsworth

$100
FMI + REGISTER: Website

Ice Skating at Woodlawn

The City of Ellsworth Recreation Commission is supporting the Woodlawn Skating Pond this winter. Once the weather gets cold enough Woodlawn is ready for skaters to enjoy the Woodlawn Pond. The Trustees and staff request no hockey games, just skating and ONLY when the sign says that it is safe to do so. A sign will be up at the front gate and the parking lot to indicate when the skating is permitted.

19 Black House Drive
Ellsworth

So many of you have told us how much downtown Ellsworth means to you, how a vibrant downtown has enriched your life or increased your sense of pride and connection to place.

Perhaps you participated in one of our events, stopped to take in the Water Street Mural or downtown wayfinding map, enjoyed the free outdoor summer concert in the parklet, received one of our downtown grants, enjoyed a cider + cheese bag, took part in our tasting event, or pressed apples as part of the Downeast Cider + Cheese Festival. Maybe you or your child took part in our asset mapping event, Manifesting Main or hiked the refurbished trail behind the library or tuned in for Meet the Candidates forum or just simply enjoyed the flowers and holiday lights on Main Street. However you interfaced with Heart of Ellsworth this past year we hope you will take a moment to support us before the end of the year.

With your help, we can increase the number of people who have access to a vibrant and thriving downtown community!

Thank you for your support of Heart of Ellsworth!

Heart of Ellsworth is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

DONATE HERE

DOWNTOWN NEWS
City of Ellsworth New Hires!

A hearty congratulations to three city departments who are under new leadership.

City Planner - Matthew Williams
Finance Director - Ann Lane
Ellsworth Public Library Director - Sarah Lesko

Welcome all!