April 2024

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We have exciting announcements, workshops, events, and ways to get involved downtown this month.

View this email in your browser News from Main Street Click to go to: Community News  |  Save the Dates Heart of Ellsworth News   Heart of Ellsworth Takes Major Step Towards Main Street Accreditation Heart of Ellsworth, a Maine Downtown Affiliate community that grew out of the Downtown Ellsworth Merchants Association, announces a significant milestone in its mission to enhance the vitality of Ellsworth’s downtown district.  Read the full press release HERE Heart of Ellsworth has retained Maine Preservation to lead the workshop series with support from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and sponsored by Nate Holyoke Builders. Additional local support from Design Group Collaborative, City of Ellsworth, and the Ellsworth Historical Society. These workshops will take place at the Ellsworth Public Library on April 11th, and April 25th at 5:30 pm. The workshop series is open to all residents, community members building and business owners, nonprofit organizations, and developers interested in historic preservation. Attend one workshop or attend them all.  FOUNDATIONS OF PRESERVATION - MARCH 28 - 5:30 - 7 PM. This workshop has passed, but please contact us if you'd like a copy of the handouts. FUNDING YOUR PRESERVATION PROJECT - APRIL 11 - 5:30 - 6:30 PM. This session will provide information on funding sources for preservation projects, including historic rehabilitation tax credits and grant programs. MAKING OLD PLACES NEW AGAIN - APRIL 25 - 5:30 - 6:30 PM. Participants will learn about rehabilitation techniques and strategies for integrating modern systems while preserving the historic integrity of buildings. Learn more and RSVP Learn about our Promotions Committee Info Session: April 18, 4 - 5 p.m.   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. Fill out the Promotions Committee Interest form Community Events Maine Workforce Development Compact Info Session - The City of Ellsworth & the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, April 3: 7:30 a.m. & 9 a.m. Attend one of these informative sessions with The Harold Alfond Center for The Advancement of Maine's Workforce. Come find out how to potentially cut training prices in half for your business, organization, or non-profit. Ellsworth City Hall City Council Chambers 1 City Hall Plaza FREE but please email bsmith@ellsworthchamber.org to register. FMI: Website Cultivating Peace with Satya Kaur Khalsa - Healthy Acadia Thursday, April 4: 5-6 p.m. Join special guest Satya Kaur Khalsa for this class that will present both the practical and wildly imaginative tools we can use to nurture our internal peace as we discover we are the soil, the seeds, the gardeners, and the fruits of peace. Online via Zoom FREE FMI + Register: Website Living & Working in Ellsworth Housing Forum - The City of Ellsworth Thursday, April 4: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join the City of Ellsworth Planning Dept. and Economic Development Dept. at a public forum to discuss housing in Ellsworth, share your housing experiences and review potential solutions to help increase housing. Moore Community Center Theater 2nd Floor 125 State St. FREE There is a maximum capacity of 50 people. Please fill out the following RSVP form to attend. RSVP: Website Fiddler on the Roof - The Grand Friday-Sunday: April 5-21 Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. Check The Grand's website for specific show times. The Grand 165 Main St. Reserved Seating $25/adult, $22/Grand Member, $15/youth RSVP: Website Cabin Fever Vendor Sale - The Rotary Club of Ellsworth Saturday, April 6: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.    Over 80 vendors will be at the 2nd Annual Cabin Fever Vendor Sale and food will be available for purchase through the Ellsworth High School Interact Club. Proceeds will help fund Rotary Scholarships and Community Giving. Ellsworth Elementary Middle School 20 Forrest Ave. $1 admission (kids under 12 free) FMI: Website Spring Fling Speed Dating - Riverside Cafe Saturday, April 6: 6:30-10 p.m. Tired of swiping left and right on dating apps hoping to find that special someone? Step out from behind the screen and make dating REAL again at this year’s Spring Fling Speed Dating event.   The event will feature:   50/50 Raffle in Honor of Luke Gross- Emily Brianne Photography Fogtown Beer Tasting Small Bites by Riverside Cafe Riverside Cafe 151 Main St. $40 FMI + Tickets: Website Midday Concert @ 1 - Ellsworth Community Music Institute Friday, April 12: 1 p.m. Ellsworth Community Music Institute (ECMI) offers its next Midday Concert @ 1:00 on April 12th, with Trio Kevin Morse (Guitar) Aija Kante-Cahn (Cello) Will Galison (Harmonica). The Concert will feature music by: J.S Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, G.B. Pergolese, Manual De Falla, Villa Lobos, Gabriel Faure, Augustin Barrios, John Duarte and Antonio Carlos Jobim. Moore Community Center Theater 125 State St. FREE FMI: Website Ellsworth City Council Meeting  Monday, April 15: 6 p.m. 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. 1 City Hall Plaza + Online Ellsworth   FREE FMI: Website Tech Tools for Project Success - Ellsworth Public Library Tuesday, April 16: 4-5 p.m. Embarking on a project, whether it's for work or personal endeavors, can feel overwhelming, especially if you're not well-versed in the tools available. This hands-on workshop aims to merge the basics of project planning with the potential of everyday technology to demonstrate what you can achieve. This program will cover essential skills like mastering spreadsheets (using Excel, Open OfficeCalc, etc.), creating visual representations of data, basic mathematical modeling, scheduling with Gantt charts, and even nonlinear regression analysis. 20 State St. FREE FMI: Website Summer Job & Volunteer Fair - Ellsworth High School Fair: Tuesday, April 30 Register to participate by: Tuesday, April 16 Know a high schooler looking for a summer job? Need to hire for a seasonal position? The Summer Job and Volunteer Fair is open to all EHS students and is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness of employment opportunities in our community.  EHS welcomes organizations to participate in this event with a table. If interested in participating, please contact Katie Woodward, EHS Teacher and Fair Organizer, by Tuesday, April 16th. Ellsworth High School Gym 24 Lejok Street FREE FMI: Email Artsworth Wraps Up Another Successful Season Artsworth offers programming during the winter months, September-April, in order to serve a growing and diverse community in Ellsworth. Next season, kicking off in September, join them for an autumn dance to celebrate the end of summer, bi-weekly movies, regular workshops, The Fire Gathering, as well as their oh-so-popular weekly craft night, DOING! A message from Artsworth: "Thank you, Ellsworth, for your support of your local arts center; the future's so bright, we gotta wear shades!!! Have a great beginning to spring and a prosperous summer, and we will see you in the fall!" 25 Pine St. FMI: Website Support Heart of Ellsworth with CLYNK We are excited to announce that there is a new way to support Heart of Ellsworth: donating your recyclables! Put your bottles and cans in a green recyclable CLYNK bag with a Heart of Ellsworth sticker. Stickers are available at our office at 6 State Street. You can also donate to Heart of Ellsworth from your existing CLYNK account, visit your account today and select Heart of Ellsworth from the list of charities. Heart of Ellsworth CLYNK stickers will also be available at our events and workshops.                    Find a CLYNK drop-off location near you Thank you supporting Heart of Ellsworth! Heart of Ellsworth is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. DONATE HERE 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   May 4           Jane's Walk June 9          PRIDE Fest Oct. 5-6      Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend Oct. 15        Meet the Candidates Nov. 7-10    Downeast Cider + Cheese Festival Nov. 30        Small Business Saturday Copyright © 2024 Heart of Ellsworth, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.