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Junior League of Portland, ME hosts annual kick-off event, Super Saturday, for new members

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013, 1:32pm
Junior League of Portland, ME hosts annual kick-off event, Super Saturday, for new members
92 Years Later, the Junior League of Portland, ME remains a local leader in the areas of voluntarism and community impact What: On Saturday, October 19, 2013, the Junior League of Portland, ME will host its annual kick-off event, “Super Saturday” for the 20+ new members joining the 92 year-old volunteer organization this year.  

Super Saturday festivities will kick off at the Center for Grieving Children on Forest Avenue followed by a private trolley tour through the city of Portland narrated by former Junior League of Portland, ME President Kristen Crean.  The tour will stop at organizations founded or financially supported by the Junior League of Portland, ME including the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine and the Preble Street Joe Kreisler Teen Center.
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The Dempsey Challenge 2013

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer
Friday, October 11th, 2013, 11:27am
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Stop Eating Chalk! Breast Health in the 21st Century. Events on the Catching Health Calendar.

Submitted by Diane Atwood, Catching Health with Diane Atwood
Friday, October 11th, 2013, 10:58am
Stop Eating Chalk! Breast Health in the 21st Century. Events on the Catching Health Calendar.
ON THE CATCHING HEALTH CALENDAR

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS CONFERENCE

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Birthday Bash to Kick Off 30th Anniversary of Iconic Maine Bicycle Event

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, October 8th, 2013, 9:23am
American Lung Association of the Northeast to host Trek Across Maine celebration
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Health Events Oct 4 - Oct 11 From Free Screenings in Bar Harbor to a Matter of Balance in Saco

Submitted by Diane Atwood, Catching Health with Diane Atwood
Friday, October 4th, 2013, 8:33am
Health Events Oct 4 - Oct 11 From Free Screenings in Bar Harbor to a Matter of Balance in Saco
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

GET RID OF YOUR E-WASTE AT ECOMAINE'S OPEN HOUSE

ecomaine Recycling Center
64 Blueberry Road
Portland

8:30 am to 11:30 am

Tour the ecomaine facilities, enjoy a free breakfast sandwich, pick up a free recycling bin, drop off e-waste (computers, televisions, etc.) for free, and learn how to compost using vermiculture (worms!)

For more information, call 773-1738

GET A FLU SHOT AT MDI HOSPITAL'S HEALTH FAIR

Bar Harbor Municipal Offices
93 Cottage Street
Bar Harbor

9 to noon

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The Maine Cheese Guild Presents Open Creamery Day 2013

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer
Thursday, October 3rd, 2013, 5:03pm
MONROE, Maine – As the hardwood foliage bursts in a blaze of colors on Columbus Day weekend, take in the spectacular sights and taste some award-winning cheese during the Maine Cheese Guild's annual Open Creamery Day. Visit many of Maine's cheese makers in their creameries, meet the animals, and learn the stories behind Maine's more than 150 artisan cheeses. Along the way you can also visit a farmers' market, stop at an orchard, explore one of Maine's premier breweries or wineries, pick fruit at Maine's legendary orchards, and drop-in on one of the many artisan bread makers our state has to offer. You'll love the views, and the taste of Maine cheese, straight from the source, will be the best memory of all!

For maps and an updated list of participating cheese makers, visit www.mainecheeseguild.org.

Participating Cheesemakers:
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Medical Record Pioneer Dr. Charles Burger will Receive Award from Maine Health Management Coalition

Submitted by tbrewster, Community Content Provider
Thursday, October 3rd, 2013, 2:00pm

Dr. Charles Burger, a primary care physician at Martin's Point Health Care in Bangor, said he is 'honored' to be recognized by the Maine Health Management Coalition for his contributions to health care improvements in Maine.

Dr. Burger and 19 other professionals in Maine's health care community will be honored at Maine Health Management Coalition's Annual Symposium and 20th Anniversary Celebration October 10 at the Abromson Center in Portland. A panel of three national judges selected the 20 award recipients.

"I am just happy to contribute to medical development in the community," said Dr. Burger. "We're finally moving toward a higher level of development - particularly in primary care. I've been waiting for that for about 30 years."

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