Winter Happenings at the Maine Grind

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So what’s this nonsense about so little to do in Downeast Maine during the winter months? The Maine Grind in downtown Ellsworth has challenged while defying that mindset by taking action. The popular community café has created and organized a slate of interesting activities for the mind, body and soul with the Maine Grind Winter Speaker Series and Workshops. Along with activities organized by the Maine Grind a host of active community organizations use the building on a regular basis. Most all of the happenings are free and open to anyone who wants to embrace our interesting community and all that it has to offer.

Maine Grind Speaker Series & Workshops:

January 17, 2-4 PM, Marathon Training with Gary Allen. Rescheduled from January 11 due to snow, the race director of the MDI Marathon will be offering training tips and reflecting on his personal experiences of over 30 years as a marathon runner, trainer and organizer. Free racing tshirts will be available to all who attend. A casual run will begin at 1PM. Free. For more info: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

January 17, 9AM. Kick off Celebration of the Maine Grind Runners Pack, weekly Saturday runs. Running is a year round sport that those who run Maine’s roadways, paths and trails know all so well. The Maine Grind announces the forming of the Maine Grind Runners Pack that will be meeting on Saturday mornings at 9AM sharp rain, snow or shine. This is a non-competitive social run where runners of all levels and paces will feel comfortable and welcome. The 4 mile casual runs are a great opportunity to enjoy nice scenery and the company of people who share in the sport of running. The Maine Grind will provide an area where packs can be stored and an area for a change of clothes. Each participant will become a member of the Maine Grind Runners Pack which entitles the participants to coffee discounts. Free. For more info: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

January 17, 2-4 PM. Promoting Your Website Online. Nicole Ouellette of Breaking Even Communications , will be addressing the interesting world of online communication and commerce where she will cover the many aspects of marketing web sites. For those with a web site or are considering creating one this informative workshop will give you strategies for spreading your message or giving your product enhanced attention online by applying techniques used by major web site marketers. Learn about many innovative and primarily free marketing techniques that are available to promote businesses, products or yourself via the web. A quick overview about useful features on a website will lead into an introduction to the fabulous online world of social networking, social bookmarking, blogging, and search engine optimization. Free. For further information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

January 18, 2-4 PM. Sierra Club Monthly Meeting. This is the second year that the Hancock County chapter of the Sierra Club has met at the Maine Grind. This month’s meeting will be discussing the book Blessed Unrest by Paul Hawken. New members are always welcome!Free. FMI: please contact Debbie at 288-8111 or go to www.sierraclub.org.

January 20, 10AM – 5:30 PM. Inauguration Day on the Big Screen. Celebrate the occasion with friends and community members at the Maine Grind. Complimentary goodies will be available throughout the day. President Obama has pressed upon on all of us for a “call to civic action”. A percentage of the daily sales will be donated to the Emmaus Shelter in downtown Ellsworth.667-0011.

January 25, 2-4 PM. College Goal Sunday . Sponsored by FAME of Maine this state-wide information and assistance session/workshop will be helpful to all college bound students who need help with the federal student aid forms, FAFSA . Attending the session are college aid officers and other qualified professionals who are volunteering for this state-wide effort. Free. For further info: www.collegegoalssunday.com .

January 31, 4 PM. Tango Dance Festival. Come dance & party the popular Argentinean tango at this event. Lessons and dancing for all levels. For more info: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

EVERY SATURDAY:

Gilbert & Sullivan Rehearsals Saturday & Sunday afternoons

Community Supported Fisheries Shrimp pickups, 9AM, Outside Parking Lot

Tai Chi Chih classes with Tom Viner, 11 AM

Stay tuned for lots of other ongoing activities. Check our blog often.

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