Meet the Candidates 2024
Oct
15
6:00 PM18:00

Meet the Candidates 2024

Meet the Candidates is a FREE, public, and annual event that gathers Ellsworth’s City Council candidates and engaged community members to discuss local issues in advance of each November election. This event is a great opportunity for candidates and locals alike to network with fellow voters. residents and business owners, candidates, and current council members, Members of the public can submit questions for the candidates to answer on stage and tune in via the live stream. For more information, visit our website.

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Jane's Walk - Life & Death in Ellsworth
May
4
3:00 PM15:00

Jane's Walk - Life & Death in Ellsworth

GrowSmart Maine and Ellsworth Historical Society are partnering to take participants on a walk through downtown Ellsworth highlighting the ways building use, lifestyle, and culture have evolved with urbanization and modernization of our small city. We will meet at the Old Burial Ground on State Street behind the Congregational Church and end at Fogtown Brewing on Pine Street.

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Jane's Walk - Riverside Renewal: Forest Bathing Next to the Union River with Shep Erhart
May
4
10:00 AM10:00

Jane's Walk - Riverside Renewal: Forest Bathing Next to the Union River with Shep Erhart

Reconnect to nature and your five senses with a slow morning walk through the woods along the river. Meet at 20 State Street at 10:00 AM. Check out our Jane’s Walk page for more details. Riverside Renewal spots are limited to create a peaceful experience for attendees. RSVP today!

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Historic Preservation Workshop Series: Making Old Places New Again
Apr
25
5:30 PM17:30

Historic Preservation Workshop Series: Making Old Places New Again

While old buildings have literally stood the test of time, many require alterations and improvements to meet contemporary needs (and code!). This session will provide an overview of straightforward rehabilitation activities like repointing brick walls and restoring windows, as well as the integration of new systems to meet economic and climate resilience goals. 

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Promotions Committee Info Session
Apr
18
4:00 PM16:00

Promotions Committee Info Session

Heart of Ellsworth is gearing up for our event season, and we are looking for talented volunteers to join our Promotions Committee! The Promotions Committee gathers monthly to coordinate community events that attract ideas, innovation, and people to our Downtown District and beyond. If this committee sounds interesting, please join us for a no-strings-attached info session on April 18th from 4-5 pm and fill out the interest form below. It only takes 2 minutes to complete the interest form and get started.

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Historic Preservation Workshop Series: Funding your Preservation Project
Apr
11
5:30 PM17:30

Historic Preservation Workshop Series: Funding your Preservation Project

Whether you are a small business owner, nonprofit organization, or real estate developer, rehabilitating your historic building requires a sustainable use, a workable business plan, and financial resources to do the job right. Join us to learn about historic rehabilitation tax credits, capital improvement grant programs, and other strategies for a successful preservation project.

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