When you register for your local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk you’re uniting with your community to create a world without breast cancer. You’ll also be raising money to help give breast cancer patients services like free rides to chemo and free places to stay near treatment. Register now
STRIVE’s 15th annual live and silent auction. Proceeds support young adults 11-24 with cognitive + intellectual disabilities as they embark on new adventures through the programs + services of STRIVE.
Come Shine with us at Spurwink’s annual Humanitarian Award Gala which celebrates Spurwink’s impact, increase access to critical behavioral health needs, and honors community leaders who make Maine a healthier place to live and work. The recipient of this year’s Humanitarian is Westbrook Police Chief Janine Roberts, and The Boulos Company will receive the Corporate Care Award.
When you register for your local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk you’re uniting with your community to create a world without breast cancer. You’ll also be raising money to help give breast cancer patients services like free rides to chemo and free places to stay near treatment. Register now!
Join Portland Trails & Ri Ra Irish Pub for a Portland holiday tradition, featuring local craft brews! Run the trails in your festive gear, and enjoy a hearty beer-brunch with some winter cheer. We will run (and brunch) through snow, shine, wind or sleet! Race starts at 11:00am, with a hearty brunch by RiRa Irish Pub to follow! If you love the trails in Portland, come on out and celebrate and support us.
An immersive experience for the entire family with the Portland Bach Experience and Thompson’s Point! The event will feature a Nutcracker dance-along with live orchestra and prima ballerinas, crafts + cookies, breakfast cocktails + full bar, ice skating discounts, and hot chocolate.
Tickets available through Eventbrite:
AM ticket 10 a.m.-noon
PM ticket 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
$25 General Admission ticket
$50 all inclusive with Maine-made handcrafted child’s mask, two-hours of free parking, holiday cheer crafting stations and hot chocolate.
This year LifeFlight of Maine is replacing the annual in-person Islesboro Crossing fundraiser with iX2020—a virtual alternative where participants can swim or paddle anywhere to support LifeFlight. Participants will have between August 1 and August 16 to complete their crossing, so register today and support this great cause!
http://www.islesborocrossing.org/
Traditionally held as a live ballroom event, this year’s Hall of Fame ceremony will be held virtually with no cost to attend. In addition to honoring the three newest Maine Business Hall of Fame Honorees, the event will feature pre-show talent, the induction of JA’s 2020 laureates, and you will hear from JA students and volunteers about the impact of Junior Achievement, inspiring youth toward economic success.
RSVP by September 3rd, 2020.
Cruisin’ for a Cure is a new motorcycle ride to support the American Cancer Society’s fight against pediatric cancer. On Saturday, Sept. 19, registration will start at 9 a.m. at L-A Harley-Davidson in Lewiston. The poker run will begin at 10 a.m. The last stop will be The Pit Bar & Grill Bar & Grill in Lewiston. https://bit.ly/CruisinForACure2020
Design your own 10K route on the trails and walk, run, bike, or roll to raise funds for Portland Trails while celebrating our resilient community! Whether you’ll be in another state or just across town, you’re invited to participate on your favorite trails any time between September 20th and 26th. All ages and abilities are welcome! Every participant will receive a free Trail to Prevail buff, and anyone who fundraises or donates $100 or above will also receive a free Trail to Prevail t-shirt.
https://runsignup.com/trailtoprevail
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