February 2022

FEBRUARY News from Heart of Ellsworth
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ZOOM @ NOON RESUMES - February 25
 
Join us to learn how co-op advertising can help attract more visitors to your business. We will host Kelly Cochrane of The Ellsworth American and Michael O’Neil of Downeast Magazine to learn about successful page layouts, placement options, frequency, and pricing. As we look forward to the 2022 shopping and dining season, we are excited to partner with downtown Ellsworth businesses to entice visitors downtown. Heart of Ellsworth staff has been working behind the scenes to procure discounts and advertisement packages for our downtown businesses. Send an email to cara@heartofellsworth.org for a ZOOM link!
Welcome to Our Team!
 
Join us in welcoming our newest team member, Eunju Won! Eunju is a designer, maker, doer, and avid gardener. She moved to Maine in 2016 with her husband and first child, then had one more. Trained as a landscape architect, with previous experience working in graphic and PR materials with Korea’s Environmental Preservation Agency, she also taught art and math. Since moving to Maine, she has operated Namutilda.com , a landscape, graphic, and fashion design firm. She currently lives in Brewer with her husband, two daughters, and three sewing machines. You can see her textile work at Namutilda Boutique
Yoga Nidra and Mindfullness - Healthy Acadia

Thursday, February 3: 5-6pm

Join Healthy Acadia for this guided mindfulness workshop with special guest Julie Daigle. Daigle will be offering an opportunity to explore a yoga-based mindfulness practice which combines gentle movements, a deepening awareness of our internal states, and an opportunity for profound relaxation and release. 


Online via ZOOM

FREE
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Banff Centre Mountain Film  Festival World Tour- The Grand 

February 4,5 + 6: Fri + Sat 7pm | Sun 2pm

Tickets ON SALE NOW!


165 Main Street
Ellsworth


Tickets $18: General Admission
FMI: Website
Downeast Business Bootcamp & Pitch-Off

App. Deadline: Friday, February 11 @ Midnight

Do you own a business in Washington or Hancock County? Have you been in operation from 1 to 3 years…with fewer than 10 employees…and less than $500,000 in revenue? Are you eager to improve the sustainability of your business? Are you interested in winning up to $5,000 in cash for your business? Yes, to all?! Check out Downeast Business Bootcamp and apply today!


FREE
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Winter Carnival - Woodlawn Museum

Saturday, February 12: 10am-2pm

Cardboard sled races, snow shoe race, and snow sculpture competition (assuming a good load of snow for all three events! - alternative date is Feb 26 if there is no snow.)


19 Black House Drive
Ellsworth


FREE
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Ellsworth City Council Meeting

Monday, February 14: 6pm


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.

FREE
FMI: Website
Childcare Business Lab - Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI)

App. Deadline: Friday, February 18


Do you know anyone who is interested in starting a Childcare Business in Hancock County?  Please spread the word, the CEI Child Care Business Lab is now open for applications.  

Online and Bangor


FREE
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Enameling 101 and Beyond w/ Emily Shaffer - Artsworth

Saturday, February 26: 10am-4pm

Explore techniques for kiln fired enameling with Emily Shaffer. After learning the basic foundations of enameling, students will experiment with several techniques, such as stenciling, graphite mark-making and sgraffito. Leave the class with a new skill, a list of resources to start your own home studio, and some wearable pieces of jewelry. 
Reserve your spot by emailing: artsworthstudios@gmail.com


25 Pine Street
Ellsworth


$95 includes materials
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Winter Trivia - Airline Brewing Company Pub

Get your trivia game on this winter at Airline Brewing Company Pub. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for schedule.

173 Main Street
Ellsworth


FMI: Facebook
Love Your Community Campaign - Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce

Month of February

The Chamber encourages all businesses and community members to warm up with a red heart on your door, car window, home, as a reminder that "at heart" our city is a caring community, regardless of the economy, COVID-19, politics and opinions.


FREE
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DOWNTOWN JOBS!
The following Ellsworth businesses/organizations are looking for help. Click each name for more information.

Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce
Ellsworth Community Music Institute
Fogtown Brewing Company
Precipice Coffee
Annual Meeting Recording - Heart of Ellsworth
 
Did you miss our annual meeting? Would you like to know more about what’s happening on Main Street or get involved? Check out our 2021 accomplishments and learn about our goals for 2022 by watching the recording below!
DONATE TODAY!
Entering our 7th year supporting community and economic development in Downtown, the Heart of Ellsworth seeks to strengthen our downtown through economic and community development initiatives like our Downtown Grants program and Water Street Mural project. 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. 
SHARE YOUR NEWS!
 
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

Have some news you would like us to share?
Please submit via our online form at: 
heartofellsworth.org/newsletters

Thank You!
Heart of Ellsworth board and staff collaborated with Photographer Mike Perlman and Production Manager Kyle Lamont of Good to Go Studios to capture this stop motion photography photo using a cell phone flashlight in downtown Ellsworth.

Thank you all for supporting Heart of Ellsworth in 2021! 
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