Apply to be Heart of Ellsworth's Next Main Street Fellow
Heart of Ellsworth has been selected to host a Main Street Fellow for the 2021-2022 service year. We are one of six communities selected through a competitive process with the Maine Downtown Center. The Ellsworth Fellow will collaborate with the Heart of Ellsworth staff and Design Committee to organize events, fine tune the subject of a 3,000 square foot mural and be part of the mural artist selection process. To learn more about this full-time, year-long AmeriCorps appointment, and to APPLY click below. Application window June 18 - July 31, 2021.
Thank you to all our sponsors who made our newest program, Bricks and Clicks, come to life! In this first year we are serving 24 small businesses with the help of 5 small business consultants who are powered by 4 program sponsors with the leadership of 2 Heart of Ellsworth administrators that will benefit 1 downtown community. Downtown Ellsworth for the win!
Want to give back to your community this summer? We are looking for volunteers to water 6 flower pots on Main Street for 1 week intervals. Flowers must be watered 3 times a week Click the button below for more information and to sign up for your week...thank you!
Heart of Ellsworth remains focused and committed to economic growth through projects that enhance our downtown for both visitors and community members to enjoy.
Your contribution ensures that we meet our goals and your support inspires us to exceed them!
Heart of Ellsworth is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
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Did you know that Maine Geeks has a new Ellsworth location? We are excited to welcome Angelo Carvalho of Maine Geeks to downtown Ellsworth! Get your cell phone, iPhone, iMac & PC repair all in one place while shopping, eating or walking downtown. Located behind Union River Book & Toy Co.
Time Machine - The Evolving Museum: Ellsworth's Historic Walking Tour Panels
Thursday, July 8: 6-7pm
"The Evolving Museum" features historic photographs, stories of buildings, their locations in Ellsworth as well as how and why they have changed. Learn about the challenges the Museum in the Streets team faced in selecting and designing the panels, the history of the project, and the supplemental information available on the Historical Society's website.
Nixon Black's 179th Birthday Party - Woodlawn Museum
Sunday, July 11: 11am-1pm
Children and families are invited to come to Woodlawn to help us make strawberry ice cream and celebrate Nixon’s birthday. Please RSVP to info@woodlawnmuseum.org for this free event.
Note: Woodlawn reopens for tours on July 6th! 19 Black House Drive
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Museum in the Streets Unveiling Party - Ellsworth Historical Society
Wednesday, July 14: 5:00pm
An outdoor celebration of the new historic walking tour panels in Ellsworth known as the "Museum in the Streets." Listen to speaker Todd Little Siebold and participate in the game of the historical fact "So You Think You Know Ellsworth?!"
You can 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.
Executive Director Search - Ellsworth Community Music Institute (ECMI)
ECMI seeks a part-time Executive Director to oversee it’s music school in Ellsworth. A full job description can be downloaded at: ellsworthcommunitymusic.org
Interested parties should email a cover letter and resume to Nancy Colter, Executive Artistic Director at: info@ellsworthcommunitymusic.org. (No phone calls please.)
Our award-winning local newspaper is made up of community members who tell our collective story. This year, we will give them top billing and share stories of the real people behind our real local news. Heart of Ellsworth looks forward to partnering with The Ellsworth American to create projects and programs for the people of Ellsworth.
We encourage our Heart of Ellsworth community members to create FACEBOOK EVENTS so that we can quickly share them. Also, feel free to hashtag your event #heartofellsworth
