"Stuff the Truck” for The Good Shepherd Food Bank

United Maine Craftsmen is pleased to help feed Maine’s hungry and “Stuff the Truck” for The Good Shepherd Food Bank.  On Saturday August 13th craft show patrons will be asked to bring a non-perishable food with them to the show, and will receive a free admission pass for the following day. On Sunday. August 14th  local farmers will set up to sell their locally grown fresh produce, meats, cheeses, honey and maple syrup.

 

Every August for the past 42 years, the Cumberland Fairgrounds, Cumberland, Maine has been transformed into a marketplace featuring Maine's finest arts and crafts, displayed and sold by the artisan. United Maine Craftsmen remains the largest craft organization in Maine, providing support to members and quality, locally produced, products to patrons.


Patrons attending the show this year, August 11th - 14th, can sign up for the daily drawing for a $250 VISA gift card.

Stiffler's Social Scoop on WJBQ 97.9 Starting Today

Stiffler's Social Scoop on WJBQ 97.9 Starting Today

Beginning today during the 2:00PM hour, I will be on WJBQ 97.9 with Teddy McKay for the debut of Stiffler's Social Scoop! I will be talking about all sorts of things, mostly social media related, but of course we will have some gossip & other interesting things to discuss [such as The Bachelorette! ;)] . I will share some social media tips that will help you all when it comes to using your Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn accounts.

I hope you listen! :) Pssst... You can stream them live online!

2011 Boat & Home Show to Feature Yarmouth Boat Yard, Pursuit and Eastern Boats

Yarmouth Boat Yard is proud to be an exhibitor at the Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors upcoming 2011 Boat and Home Show. The event is being held August 12-14 at Harbor Park on the banks of Rockland Harbor.

The 9th annual show features the best of Maine living with a focus on all things boats and home. View works by Maine’s finest artists, craftsman, designers, jewelers, furniture makers and marine related vendors, among others. There will be over 70 boats in the water and 150 land exhibitors.

Grain field progress - High Summer!

The grain field has really exploded these past few weeks.  The corn really liked all that heat we had!  It went from about knee high to taller than me right now!  The ears of corn are just beginning to form and swell.  The barley has "headed out" meaning that the heads of grain are emerging from the stalks.  The small needle like shoots that are attached to each grain are called "awns".  Awns are pretty interesting.  In barley they aide in photosynthesis.  In some strains of wheat such as "emmer" the awns actually have little hairs on them that contract and move with humidity.  This is important because if the grains were to ever hit ground these little hairs would contract and help to push the little grain into the soil!  Very cool!

21st ANNUAL ALL STAR SOCCER TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT SPECIAL OLYMPICS MAINE

The 21st annual All Star Invitational Senior Mens/Womens Soccer tournament will be held on Tuesday August 2nd at Westbrook High School. Proceeds from the games will benefit Special Olympics Maine. The Women’s All Star Game will be held at 6:00 PM and the Men’s All Star game will follow at 8:00 PM. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. (a rain-date of August 4th has been set)
The All Star tournament has got to be one of the most exciting soccer events of the year. The teams are made up of some of Maine’s finest Varsity players from 2010. They will represent the Western Maine conference and the Southern Maine Activities Association.
The All Star Games Committee has selected Wally Caldwell from York and Rich Smith from Westbrook as the coaches of the WMC Women’s team.

Freeport Shakespeare Festival

FREEPORT SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

The Freeport Shakespeare Festival will present "Twelfth Night" from August 2-12 at the L.L. Bean Discovery Park. Shows begin at 7:30 PM and are free to the public.

For more information on the Freeport Shakespeare Festival click here:   FREEPORT SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL