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Chamber Chatter

July 26, 2022

For beauty in all seasons, our Lakes, Mountains and Hospitality are open year-round!

 
 
 
 

WELCOME MOUNTAIN RANGE GOLF!

Mountain Range Golf hosted last week's After Hours, and a ribbon cutting was held to welcome them. Street Eats food truck was on hand serving up goodies and a great time was had by all. Be sure to stop in, have a drink hit some golf balls at this beautiful location in Bridgton!

 

WELCOME BACK J'DECOR

The Chamber held a ribbon cutting last week to welcome back J'Decor in Bridgton! Stop in and check out their wine selection, one-of-a-kind items and admire the historic interior housed in Bridgton's first apothecary. You'll be so glad you did!

 
 
 
 

      START BENEFITTING FROM YOUR CHAMBER                                     MEMBERSHIP TODAY!
Host an After Hours and get your business more exposure! Connect and grow your business with the Chamber.
The Chamber hosts Business After Hours every other month at various locations throughout the Greater Bridgton area and are typically held at the sponsor’s place of business.
Tips for Hosting A Successful Business After Hours
-Invite people you do business with (Distributors, Financial affiliations, Select Customers, Prospects, etc.)
-Select date at least 2-3 months in advance enabling website exposure, more time to promote event.
-Determine food and beverage. *Several fellow Chamber Members cater – be sure to check with them first.
-Obtain and advertise door prizes
-If your office/facility is not suitable, consider the Chamber office as your event location.
-Provide promotional products, i.e. pencils, pens at event.
-Take advantage of your Chamber membership to send chamber members personal invitations. As a member, you can obtain a mailing list of all chamber members.
-Attend prior chamber events to self promote your upcoming chamber event.
-Consider another compatible chamber business to co-host event with.
-Continue an open line of communication with the Chamber so that we may best support your event.
Your successful event is our success!
Please join us for our next After Hours at DeerTrees Theatre!
*Open to the public

 
 

2022
After Hours Events

 

          August 11              DeerTrees Theatre                          Harrison

          August 25              Bear Mountain Music Hall               Waterford
          September 15       Bear Mountain Inn                           Waterford

          October 13            Tasteful Things                                Naples
          October 27            Sebago-Long Lake Music Fest.
          November 17        Rufus Porter Museum


Most After Hours are held on the fourth Thursday of the month.

However, in the Summer we will hold multiple After Hours, in September, we hold it on the third Thursday due to Brewfest occurring the following weekend. In November, we also have it on the third Thursday due to Thanksgiving. Our “After Hours” program was developed to provide our members with the opportunity for socializing, networking, and getting to know each other. Please note all of the above dates and make plans to join us at each location, hosted by a fellow Chamber member, from 5 PM to 7 PM.

 

For more information, please contact the 
Chamber at either 207-647-3472 or info@gblrcc.org

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

SAVE THE DATE!

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, volunteering or running a booth, please contact

Pam Ward at: 24pjward@gmail.com

 
 
 

Sam Robbins & Halley Neal

Sun, Jul 31
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EDT

SAM ROBBINS and HALLEY NEAL are each outstanding artists on their own with exciting new albums releasing this spring and summer, but they are combining forces Sam and Halley will each do a short set of their own music, then finish up performing as a duo. Each set a unique musical experience.

 

HEATHER PIERSON TRIO

Sat, Jul 23
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EDT

Hailing from New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley, the Heather Pierson Trio brings their multi-genre musical skills to bear on original songs and choice covers that bring to life the sounds of the streets of New Orleans, the valleys of Appalachia, and everywhere in between.

 

To view the entire even calendar, click below.

 

The Bridgton Winter Farmers Market

 

Our summer market, located in the lot behind Reny's runs May-November, 8-12.
Our winter market, located at The All Roads Hub at 4 Nulty St runs November-April, 9-12.
The Bridgton Farmers' Market is offering a pre-buy option, this includes the following market vendors. If you'd like to order something from another farmer, please see the links to their pre-order list.

 
 
 
 
 

Dog on the Porch Collecting Donations for Through These Doors Maine

 

TTD helps domestic violence victims and survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence and stalking in Cumberland County Maine.

 

Donations can be brought to 59 Main Street, Bridgton by March 18, 2022.

They may be left on front porch if the store is closed.

Just send a text message to 203-530-9964(area code is 203 NOT 207)

THANK YOU!

-PAULA

 

MOST NEEDED ITEMS:

 

Baby/Children's Items- Size 2T - 3T Pull-Ups - Size 6 Diapers

 

Kitchen Items - Coffee Makers - Toasters - Toaster Ovens - Microwaves - New Silverwear - Pot Holders 

NOTE: All listed items can be used but need to be clean and working properly.

 

Clothing Items - Women - Leggings (Full Length and 3/4) - Pajama Sets/Bottoms 2XL & Up - Bras (Sports and Other) Sizes 32-36 - Underwear in all sizes - Slippers with rubber soles

NOTE: Used is fine but needs to be clean and in good condition.

 

Bedding ItemsQueen Size Sheets - Queen Size Comforters/Quilts

NOTE: NEW ONLY. We are only able to accept new bedding items due to sanitary reasons.

 

ToiletriesConditioner - Unscented Body Wash - Unscented Deodorant - Low Scent or Unscented Moisturizer - Toothpaste

 
 

Available Services at BCC -
Medicare Enrollment, Affordable Care Act Enrollment, Community Resource Navigator, Rent/Utility Relief, (CARES Act) and
Senior Lunch-to-go on Wednesdays!


Please feel free to contact us by telephone

207-647-3116 or email info@bridgtoncommunitycenter.org or the Director’s email carmen.bcc@ne.twcbc.com.

 
 

For the Bridgton Public Library's Calendar - CLICK BELOW!


https://bridgtonlibrary.org/calendar

 

Lakes Environmental Association - Bridgton
Check out what's new...
https://mainelakes.org/

 
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