Radical Reuse Fest + September HH!
Hello Midcoast Climate, Energy, and Green Building Happy Hour members!
A few great events coming up - and next Happy Hour on September 18!
Tomorrow, Thursday August 21 at 5pm, Jess’s friend Zoë Schlanger will be talking about her new book about plant behavior, The Light Eaters, at Barnswallow Books in Rockport. Come learn about the world of plant behavior (light refreshments provided).
Saturday (Aug 23) from 10am-3pm in Union, Danny Salomon and Second Story Builders are holding the first Radical Reuse Festival & Artisan Fair! Furniture and art from repurposed materials, woodshop tour, kids games and activities (giant Jenga, cornhole, quoits, natural dyeing), music by Eenor’s Sonic Wallpaper and Jim Gibson, FUZE Street Food and Chloe’s Banana Nice Cream.
2179 Heald Highway (Route 17) Union, rain or shine - there’s indoor space!
August 22-24, Belfast Maskers performs “If a Tree Falls”, an environment and anti-war themed folk musical in Belfast. Tickets available here.
August 28 (4-6pm) in Jefferson, State of the Midcoast Series - State of the Lake. Learn more about the health of Damariscotta Lake and what Midcoast Conservancy is doing to protect it. Register here.
On September 5, Halcyon premiers “Ghost Apple”, a powerful and emotional journey through changing landscapes in the face of climate change. Tickets and more information here. (Portland)
BS+Beer Maine is back! The first meeting will be at Marshall Wharf Brewing in Belfast, probably 5pm September 11, to be confirmed. After that, they will aim meet on the second Wednesday of each month, at different locations. The discussions will be moderated and open to everyone! Updates at https://www.instagram.com/bs_and_beer_me/ or email michael@michaelmaines.com to be added to the mailing list.
September 14 Camden Native Plant Sale, 9am-1pm at the Camden Amphitheater. Opportunity to purchase sustainably-grown native plants from local vendors
September 17 (12-1pm, virtual) Home + Energy Chats: Investing in Efficiency and Clean Energy with or without Tax Credits. We’ll discuss the cost benefit analysis of investing in the efficiency of your home with or without tax credits. Register here.
Next Midcoast Happy Hour! Join us on Thursday, September 18 from 5-7pm at the Midcoast Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Rockport! We’re partnering with Tia and team to bring happy hour to the ReStore - a great space with an excellent mission, and materials for your next project! Come have a beverage with neighbors and learn about Habitat’s work and volunteer needs.
Belfast Climate Resilience Fair - October 4 - Free event to share resources and examples of ways to stay resilient and prepare for a changing climate. Check out the line-up of inspiring local speakers! Steamboat Landing, 10am-3pm.
We Built This carpentry workshops - Check out https://www.webuiltthisme.com/ Power tool basics Sept 13-14; framing Oct 18-19.
Maine Outdoor Film Festival - films related to the beauty, interactivity and complexity of our planet. Camden Aug. 28, Waldoboro Sept. 19, check out https://maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com/ for more locations & details!
Be a community Energy Coach - CamdenCAN, the Rockport Conservation Commission, and both towns are starting a neighbor-to-neighbor program to help people (a) prioritize energy upgrades, (b) review contractor recs or quotes, (c) navigate rebates & financing. No technical expertise required - there will be training.
Curious? Talk to Amanda or fill out the “Get Involved/Energy Coaching” form at www.camdencan.org.
The Maine Transactive Energy Pilot is seeking 10-20 more homes to test the future of energy demand management - help ease pressure on our grid and lower costs for everyone.
Anyone with heat pumps, hybrid water heaters, battery storage, EVs or EV chargers is eligible – just 1 is enough!
Pilot equipment will manage devices when the grid is under stress, subject to comfort range you select
Opportunity for energy nerds to give feedback on experience and app
Interested? Visit https://mtep.postroadfoundation.org/index.html and click “Join Us”. Someone will call you to explain the Pilot (no obligation to participate).
Looking for more? Check out the Southern & Midcoast Resilience Hub newsletter & Learning/Events list
Next digest coming early September - Please send us jobs & announcements!
Amanda and Jess, co-organizers
Midcoast Climate, Energy, and Green Building Happy Hour
