June 2022

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Kick-off Mural Community Party on June 25! 

View this email in your browser News from Main Street COME PARTY with the COMMUNITY  Saturday, June 25  BEYOND THE BRICK @ 21 WATER STREET Kick off the Water Street Mural Project in Downtown Ellsworth!  BEYOND THE BRICK is a Heart of Ellsworth event taking place the evening of June 25 in our beloved Downtown District. This pop-up, the modern art show will include, provocative art installations, local music and an opportunity to meet the mural artist, Judy Taylor. Your ideas will help shape the mural concept!  Highlighting this event will be a GIANT mixed media video projection collage of artwork and media from around Downeast Maine. Come boogie as the sun sets to the ultimate Maine music mix that will span genres and connects generations. MORE DETAILS COMING - CLICK BELOW TO STAY UP TO DATE!   Take Me BEYOND THE BRICK DOWNTOWN MAP REBOOT   Who doesn't love maps, right? They're so beautiful and fascinating. We don't really know anyone who can resist looking at one that they pass by, whether it's a place you’ve never been before or a very familiar place like downtown. Part of the fascination is that we hope, even if it's a map of a familiar place, that if we look long enough and look close enough, there will be some kind of a secret there that we haven't noticed before! To learn more about the downtown map and all we have in store for residents and visitors this year, read the Mainebiz article below. And don't forget to download a map or stop in any shop or eatery to pick up a postcard! We extend a special thank you to Witham Family Hotels and Downeast Graphics for supporting the 2022 Downtown Map project. Mainebiz Article I Need a Copy of the Downtown Map Flowers on Main Street Program - Heart of Ellsworth   We are looking now for community members to help us water this year’s Flower Pots on Main Street! Click here to learn more and if you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the volunteer form below.  I Want to Water the Flowers  Innovation - Imagination - Reinvigoration These words sum up the mission of Heart of Ellsworth. How do we accomplish our mission? With YOUR Support We Can Do MORE  OUR WISH LIST! SMALL LOVESEAT OR COMFY CHAIR FOR OUR NEW OFFICE OFFICE SUPPLIES (paper, envelopes) SPARE COMPUTER MONITOR APPLE LAPTOP COMPUTER (refurbished is great!) Small desk Smart Cart Watering System for Main Street flowers If you are interested in donating any of the above items, please be in touch with cara@heartofellsworth.org  In our 7th year of supporting community and economic development in Downtown, the Heart of Ellsworth seeks to strengthen our downtown through initiatives like our Downtown Grants program, Water Street Mural project and our latest project Asset Mapping Downtown. 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.  FRANKLIN STREET PARKLET REOPENS!   We are so excited that the City of Ellsworth’s Franklin Street Parklet is back for community enjoyment. Master Gardener and Heart of Ellsworth Board Member Amy Reisman has stepped up in a big way this year with recommendations on layout, greenery (shrubs and trees) and woman planting power that will ensure this community space thrives. By creating this downtown oasis they showcase our Main Street district! Thank you to the City of Ellsworth and community members for making this park possible for residents and visitors to enjoy!   Downtown Beat Meet me at Merrill Park - The greater downtown area boasts a growing number of green spaces; Harbor Park, SK Whiting Park, Franklin Street Parklet, the list goes on but none are as largely unknown as ..... click the orange button below to learn how this couple transformed a neighborhood park!  Tell Me a Beautiful Story STUDENT BOD POSITION OPEN   Students' voice is vital for the future of Ellsworth and the development of the Heart of Ellsworth board. The student position includes one board meeting per month, involvement in events and programs that take place during the calendar year, email communications and committment to being an engaged participant at board meetings. Do you know an Ellsworth High School Junior or Senior who should apply? I Know a Great Applicant DOWNTOWN PASSPORT PROGRAM   In partnership with The Ellsworth American we are excited to produce the Shop Local Passport where you can win prizes simply for shopping local. Download your passport below and be on the lookout for participating shops via a placard card in the windows of downtown shops! Download My Passport Say YES!   Heart of Ellsworth has been chosen to participate in the YES! Grant Challenge from Machias Savings Bank. We are honored to have been chosen and hope you will support us in the Community Voting that starts on Tuesday, May 31 and runs through Friday, June 17. Please vote daily (1 vote permissible per IP address per day). Award announcements will happen in early July. THANK YOU! VOTE and Say YES to Heart of Ellsworth! Rebuilding The Ellsworth Riverwalk  The trail behind the Ellsworth Public Library will be transformed into an accessible path for visitors and residents to enjoy thanks to a partnership with Frenchman Bay Conservancy with current community partners including Heart of Ellsworth, Green Ellsworth, Ellsworth Garden Club, and the City of Ellsworth. The trail will start at the lower library parking lot and travel north along the Union River to an ADA-accessible overlook. Here people will be able to experience the beauty and wildlife of the river along a tree-lined path, a short walk from Main Street. To learn more follow this link PRIDE FESTIVAL Celebrate Pride in downtown Ellsworth by attending any (or all) of the events listed below!    Sunday, June 5 @ 11am:  Group Hike + B.Y.O. Picnic Lunch @ Woodlawn Sunday, June 12 @ 11:30am-5pm:  Pride Fest @ Knowlton Community Park                 Sunday, June 26 @ 2pm:                    Coffee and Conversations @ Flexit Cafe   FREE ADMISSION FMI: Facebook The Joy of Mindful Walking featuring Jen Harry- Healthy Acadia Thursday, June 2: 5-6pm Mindful Walking is an easy way to practice mindfulness in everyday life and has been shown to have multiple benefits for our mental and physical well-being. It is a great way to slow down, calm the body and mind, improve concentration and focus, and connect more deeply to yourself and your experience.  Online via Zoom FREE FMI + Register: Website Charlotte's Web - The Grand (at Woodlawn) Friday, June 3 - Sunday, June 5: (multiple performances) OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE AT WOODLAWN MUSEUM & PARK. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship that will give the audience an evening of enchantment. Lawn Seating (bring a chair or a blanket). 19 Black House Drive Ellsworth $15 Adults | $10 Students FMI: Facebook + Tickets Ellsworth Farmers Market Saturdays: 9:30am-12:30pm The regular season is in full swing between Desert Harvest and John Edwards Market. 190 Main Street Ellsworth FMI: Website Midday Concert @ 1:00 - Ellsworth Community Music Institute Friday, June 10: 1-2pm In-person concert w/ Gypsy Jazz trio, Mes Amis. ECMI's Midday Concert Series brings professional musicians from all over our own region and far beyond to perform for our community. Moore Community Center Atrium 125 State Street Ellsworth  FREE FMI: Website  30th Anniversary BBQ - Emmaus Homeless Shelter Friday, June 10: 5-7pm Emmaus Homeless Shelter is hosting a BBQ as a way to say thank you to the community and celebrate 30 years of service. 51 Main Street Ellsworth FMI: Facebook Makers Market - Artsworth Saturdays, starting June 11 - September 17: 9am-1pm A mainly made in Maine Makers Market! Join us for this outdoor artisan maker's market every Saturday during the summer. Exhibitors will vary each week and will be bringing finished work as well as used art supplies and equipment -- so visit again and again for the latest in the surging artisan movement in Ellsworth! 25 Pine Street Ellsworth FREE ADMISSION FMI: Facebook Ellsworth City Council Meeting Monday, June 20: 6pm 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 Woodlawn Museum Opens for the Season Thursday, June 23: 10am-4pm Woodlawn Museum's summer hours are Thursday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm with docent-led tours on the half hour starting at 10:30 through until 3:30. If you prefer to go at your own pace, audio tours are available.  19 Black House Drive Ellsworth $10 Adults / Under 16 FREE FMI: Website Grand Opening Celebration - Verizon Saturday, June 25: 10am Celebrate the Grand Opening of Verizon's new location in downtown Ellsworth! 1 High Street Ellsworth FMI: Facebook BEYOND THE BRICK - Community Party Saturday Evening, June 25 21 Water Street in Downtown Ellsworth MORE DETAILS COMING SOON! Ellsworth Bike Party Sunday, June 26: 3-4pm Ellsworth Bike Party rides the last Sunday of every month, year-round, meeting at 3pm in front of City Hall in Downtown Ellsworth. The 1-hour bicycle rides are a fun, easy pace around town. All are welcome!  Outside City Hall Ellsworth FREE FMI: Facebook Green Ellsworth Newsletter Are you on the Green Ellsworth E-NEWS email list? Click below to sign up and be in the loop of all things GREEN happening in Ellsworth. SIGN UP FOR E-NEWS: Website A DOWNTOWN WELCOME! Be sure to stop in the following stores this summer to say hello and welcome new members to our downtown business community! KIDDO | 97 Main Street VERIZON | 1 High Street UNION RIVER BOOK & TOY CO. | 100 Main Street   Did you miss the Annual Meeting of the Ellsworth Historical Society last month - a presentation on the lost photographs of Ellsworth American editor William Henry Titus? Well, take a look at this fabulous video by EHS President Bill Fogle. These photos will transport you and increase your pride in the community we all hold so dear.  SHARE YOUR DOWNTOWN NEWS!   Please POST OFTEN and create FACEBOOK EVENTS so that we can more easily share your posts! #heartofellsworth Have some news you would like us to share? Please submit via our online form at:  heartofellsworth.org/newsletters Thank You! SAVE THE DATES!   JUN 12          Ellsworth Pride Festival JUN 25          Mural Community Engagement Event  JUL 8            Live Concert in Franklin Street Parket OCT 1+2       Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend OCT 18         Meet the Candidates NOV 11+12   Downeast Cider + Cheese Festival NOV 26         Small Business Saturday   Copyright © 2022 Heart of Ellsworth, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.