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SUMMARY:First Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for September 5 for another First Fridays in downtown Blue Hill! Join us\, and other local businesses\, for expanded hours\, food\, music and shopping. We’ll be open later\, providing a great opportunity to check out our new touch tank\, gift shop and even take a lab tour.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/first-fridays-090525/
LOCATION:Shaw Institute\, 55 Main Street\, Blue Hill\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Beach Cleanup with Blue Hill Heritage Trust
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, September 13th from 10am-12pm for a Beach\nCleanup Day at Carter Nature Preserve in Surry with the Shaw Institute. This is a Family Friendly Event!\nPlastics collected at this event will contribute to scientific research done at the Shaw Institute using our new plastics analysis and identification instrument. We will provide gloves\, bags and other cleanup materials. \nAccess to the beach from the trail is via wooden stairs. The terrain on the beach can vary (Rocky/Slippery at times) and may not be accessible for all people.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/beach-cleanup-with-blue-hill-heritage-trust/
LOCATION:Carter Nature Preserve\, 99 Cross Road\, Surry\, ME\, 04684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Lobster Day!
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of National Lobster Day\, we’re celebrating these invaluable marine creatures. \n11am- Lobster Lecture (discussing the ecology of lobsters\, fishing practices here in Maine\, and more!)\n12:30pm- We’ll be feeding Arnold Clawmer a super special lunch of salmon!\n2pm- Repeat Lobster lecture \nThroughout the day we will also have a “make a lobster craft” and Lobster themed cupcakes donated to us by Hannaford!
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/lobster-day/
LOCATION:Shaw Institute\, 55 Main Street\, Blue Hill\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:SLUDGE: A PFAS UPRISING | Film Screening & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Shaw Institute is proud to be screening the award-winning documentary short film\, SLUDGE: A PFAS UPRISING (28 minutes)\, followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmakers\, PFAS experts and Maine family farmers that are featured in the film. The audience will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Our team served as advisors on the film and also created the official education guide for it. \nSCROLL DOWN TO BUY TICKETS \nThis event is a fundraiser for the Shaw Institute’s nonprofit mission\, specifically supporting our PFAS research and testing capabilities. \nPANELISTS\nMary Yurlina\, Agricultural PFAS Specialist\, Maine DACF-PFAS Response Program\nShelley Megquier\, Policy & Research Director\, Maine Farmland Trust\nBrendan Holmes\, Family Farmer\, Co-Owner\, Misty Brook Farm (featured in the film)\nDr. Charlie Rolsky\, Executive Director\, Shaw Institute \nVENUE\nAlamo Theatre\, Bucksport\, Maine \nTICKETS*\n$10 General\n$5 Students\, Seniors and Members of Northeast Historic Film \n*These are suggested donations. Nobody will be turned away as long as we have seats to offer\, but tickets sold on our website will have priority. Tickets can be bought below. \nABOUT THE FILM\nSLUDGE explores the impact of PFAS contamination on Maine’s family farmers. The film focuses on the widespread contamination of farmland with PFAS\, also known as “forever chemicals\,” due to the use of municipal sludge as fertilizer. It highlights the stories of farmers like Fred Stone and Adam and Johanna Nordell\, who have been significantly affected by this contamination. The film aims to raise awareness about the issue and potentially inspire action to protect farmers and the food supply. \nThe film is from director Jeff Christian and one of the executive producers is well-known actor and environmentalist\, Matthew Modine (Full Metal Jacket\, Dark Knight Returns\, Stranger Things\, Oppenheimer and more).
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/sludge-a-pfas-uprising-film-screening-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Alamo Theatre\, 85 Main Street\, Bucksport\, ME\, 04416\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Autumn Gold Festival in Ellsworth
DESCRIPTION:The Shaw Institute will be participating in the kids fun zone portion of the Autumn Gold Festival at Knowlton Park. The Festival is Ellsworth’s beloved annual fall celebration\, hosted by the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce. Held the last weekend in September\, this vibrant tradition brings together residents and visitors to enjoy the beauty of the season and the spirit of community. \nFrom festive activities to creative displays by local businesses and organizations\, Autumn Gold shines a spotlight on everything that makes Ellsworth special. The festival not only celebrates our community pride but also supports the Chamber’s mission to promote Ellsworth\, boost tourism\, and foster connections across our region.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/autumn-gold-festival-in-ellsworth/
LOCATION:Knowlton Park\, 160 State Street\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:SLUDGE: A PFAS UPRISING | Film Screening & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Shaw Institute is proud to be screening the award-winning documentary short film\, SLUDGE: A PFAS UPRISING (28 minutes)\, followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmakers\, PFAS experts and Maine family farmers that are featured in the film. The audience will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Our team served as advisors on the film and also created the official education guide for it. \nThis is a FREE screening due to the generous support of Amy and Terry Britton\, but donations to support the Shaw Institute’s nonprofit mission are greatly appreciated. Any donations from the screening will directly benefit our PFAS research and testing capabilities. \nPANELISTS\nMary Yurlina\, Agricultural PFAS Specialist\, Maine DACF-PFAS Response Program\nMike Pagano\, Editor & Producer on the film\, Maine resident\nDr. Charlie Rolsky\, Executive Director\, Shaw Institute\nSergio Cahueque\, Organizer\, Defend Our Health \nVENUE\nStonington Opera House\, Stonington\, Maine \nABOUT THE FILM\nSLUDGE explores the impact of PFAS contamination on Maine’s family farmers. The film focuses on the widespread contamination of farmland with PFAS\, also known as “forever chemicals\,” due to the use of municipal sludge as fertilizer. It highlights the stories of farmers like Fred Stone and Adam and Johanna Nordell\, who have been significantly affected by this contamination. The film aims to raise awareness about the issue and potentially inspire action to protect farmers and the food supply. \nThe film is from director Jeff Christian and one of the executive producers is well-known actor and environmentalist\, Matthew Modine (Full Metal Jacket\, Dark Knight Returns\, Stranger Things\, Oppenheimer and more).
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/sludge-a-pfas-uprising-film-screening-panel-discussion-stonington/
LOCATION:Stonington Opera House\, 1 School St\, Stonington\, 04681\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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