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Come Join the Annual Holiday Parade
 The annual Winthrop Holiday Parade has been a time-honored tradition for more than 35 years. Hundreds of people come to downtown Winthrop to enjoy the festive, family-fun holiday event. This year, the parade is on Saturday, December 3rd, at 3:30 pm. The line-up starts at 2:30 pm at the top of Main Street near Cumberland Farms. The rain/snow date is Sunday, Dec. 4th.
The parade is a wonderful opportunity to advertise your business or organization and to showcase your holiday creativity. Your participation can range from walking with a banner to a float loaded with decorations.
We invite businesses, schools, and groups in the Winthrop Lakes Region to take part. We also welcome riding clubs and other groups with animals and encourage live music.
Please consider joining the holiday fun, and fill-out the parade participation form and mail or scan and email it to the Chamber: WLRCC, P.O. Box 51, Winthrop, ME, 04364 or info@winthropchamber.org.
FMI: Email info@winthropchamber.org. |
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Winthrop Holiday Parade Sat., Dec. 3rd
 Don't miss the Winthrop Holiday Parade this Saturday, Dec. 3, at 3:30 pm.
Sponsored by the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber, the parade draws hundreds of people downtown to enjoy the festive holiday event. The rain/snow date is Sunday, Dec. 4.
Thank you to all our businesses who Adopted a Pole -- the downtown looks festive!
And remember to shop local. Several stores will offer discounts.
FMI: Email info@winthropchamber.org.
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Season's Greetings From Your Chamber
 The Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce wishes everyone and their families a happy holiday season and a prosperous new year.
Thank you to our members, to our sponsors, and to everyone who followed us on Facebook, subscribed to our newsletter, and attended our events this year. We truly appreciate your support and your participation, and look forward to seeing you and to continuing to promote the region and member organizations in 2023!
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Sponsor a Chamber Event While You Promote Your Business
Dear Chamber members,
We're pleased to announce that some of our members have stepped up to sponsor our community events, including the Fourth of July Fireworks, the Sidewalk Art Festival, the Holiday Parade, and other activities that foster local business success.
This year, we're again offering major sponsorship levels (details below) to help businesses get publicity during our annual events. These sponsor levels are limited, so let us know if you want to participate.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
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Recognition
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1st tier:
$2,500 |
Logo on website events page, top listing in pre and post-event marketing materials, table space at all events, half-page ad in our Visitor’s Guide. (A limited number are available.)
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2nd tier:
$1,500 |
Logo on website events page, 2nd level listing in event marketing materials, table space at event, quarter-page ad in our Visitor’s Guide.
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3rd tier:
$1,000 |
Logo on website events page, 3rd level listing in event marketing materials, table space at event.
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4th tier:
$500 |
Logo on website events page and 4th level listing in event marketing materials.
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| $50/$100: Individual events only |
5th & 6th place listing on event marketing materials.
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To sign up, please print out and fill in our sponsorship form and mail it together with your payment to the address on the form.
FMI: Email Interim Executive Director Bill Stone: info@winthropchamber.org.
Since our sponsorship request in August, the following members and friends of the Chamber have joined our major sponsor roll:
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First Tier:
Alternative Manufacturing Inc.
Kennebec Savings Bank
Second Tier:
Kennebec Cabin Company
Third Tier:
Homestead Realty
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Fourth Tier:
Big White Barn
C. Caprara
Hoyt Chiropractice
Michael Levey
Sprague & Curtis
van der Brew
Winthrop Veterinary Hospital
Fifth Tier:
Winthrop American Legion Post
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Thank you so much for your support!
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Wanted: Chamber Members' Facebook Pages
 We plan to update our Facebook page more often. Chamber members, if you want us to feature your page, please email your link to info@winthropchamber.org. Thanks!
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New Visitor's Guide Now Available
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Our latest Visitor's Guide showcases Winthrop Lakes Region businesses and attractions. It also features a new section with business resources, and we welcome the Town of Leeds to our coverage area.
We've distributed the guides to Maine Visitor Information Centers and they're also available at local and regional businesses, including van der Brew and The Winthrop History and Heritage Center. |
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Tour Christmas Through the Ages With WMHS Dec. 10
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society (WMHS) presents Christmas Through the Ages Walking Tour:
- Moravian celebrations – 1740s
- Colonial Maine – 1800s
- The Victorian Home – 1850s
- A Wartime Christmas – 1940s
- Postwar Christmas – 1950s
Time travel with the WMHS to visit these five unique eras of Christmas celebrations within walking distance of downtown Winthrop. Period decorations, refreshments, music, and costumes add to the experience.
Tours will begin at the Winthrop Congregational Church UCC and move through each site at 20-minute intervals for about two hours total. The first tour starts at 10 am and the final tour at 1:30 pm. Parking is available on Main Street, in the city lot, and at the church.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, include a walking map, and must be bought in advance.
FMI or tickets: Call (207) 395-5199, email winthropmainehistorical@gmail.com, visit 107 Main Street in Winthrop, or mail your request to WMHS, P.O. Box 33, Winthrop, ME, 04364.
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Enjoy the Wayne Holiday Stroll Dec. 3rd & 4th
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FMI: sustainwayne.org
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Become a Score Volunteer
More than 135 Maine professionals with a passion for helping small businesses and nonprofits serve as volunteer mentors with SCORE. If you’d like to become a SCORE Maine Mentor and help make dreams come true, we’d love to have you! Apply today to become a mentor and help make a difference in your community.
FMI: score.org
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Franklin Savings Bank
FMI: franklinsavings.bank
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KLT Small-Burnham Full Moon Hike Dec. 7
Wednesday, December 7, 5:30 pm
Small-Burnham Conservation Area, Litchfield
Join KLT staff and landowners Teague Morris and Dusty Small to take advantage of the full moon for a hike at the Small-Burnham Conservation Area. Please bring what you need to be comfortable for a night walk, including a headlamp or flashlight, warm clothes, water, snacks etc. The family-friendly hike will be about two and a half miles long.
RSVP required.
FMI or to RSVP: Call (207) 377-2848 or email Marie at mring@tklt.org
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Kennebec Cabin Company Offers Holiday Gifts
Happy fall from Kennebec Cabin Company and The Woodshed!
We're gearing up for the holidays at the Kennebec Cabin Company with new products arriving daily. Open seven days a week to shop in store or online. And while you're there, stop by The Woodshed for delicious food and drinks.
Enjoy the beautiful fall weather, and we hope to see you soon!
FMI: Email info@thewoodshedmaine.com or visit kennebeccabincompany.com, KCC on Facebook, or KCC on Instagram
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Caregiving Right at Home
FMI: (207) 573-3999 | rightathome.net/winthrop
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Winthrop Holiday Craft Fair Dec. 3rd
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FMI: Call Danielle Doucette: (207) 377-2228 ext. 3205 or email ddoucette@winthropschools.org.
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Winthrop Congregational Church Christmas Fair
The Winthrop Congregational Church, UCC will hold a Christmas Fair on Dec. 3 from 2-4 pm on the church lawn before and during Winthrop's Annual Holiday Parade.
We will sell fish chowder, beef stew, and baked beans by the pint. We will also offer a Baked Goods & Candy Table, Sharon's Hats, Ruby's Photos, and Kate's Quilted Items. Our church musicians, The Red Rug Revival Band, will also play some holiday tunes. The Family Violence Project is one of our missions at this time of year, and we welcome donations to this worthy cause.
Stop by while you wait for the parade to proceed down Main Street. Our big parking lot has a good view!
FMI: wccucc.org
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Grey Goose Culinary Open House Dec. 3rd & 4th
Join us for our annual Culinary Holiday Open House for two days of shopping from 9 am to 3 pm. Every room in our 1850s home and barn will showcase local artisans' culinary talents and goods. Our kitchen will be full of 16 varieties of pepper jellies and dishes made with them for sampling and sales. 🌶
We will also offer complimentary refreshments and on Sunday afternoon, enter our FREE RAFFLE drawing for a holiday gift basket.
This will be a great opportunity to support local artisans while you get into the holiday spirit! Find us at 536 Main Street in the center of Wayne Village. We are one of many residents and businesses participating in the annual Wayne Holiday Stroll.
FMI: greygoosegourmet.com
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Maine Revenue Services Rolls Out Tax Portal
The new online system will make it easier, faster, and more convenient to file, pay, and manage state taxes. It will replace I-File, EZ-Pay, and MEETRS, which will be deactivated for rollout two tax types on May 31, 2023.
All eligible business taxpayers will need to start using the Maine Tax Portal before that time.
FMI: Email taxpayerassist@maine.gov or visit maine.gov/revenue/portalFAQ
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WMHS December Events
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The History and Heritage Center will be open on Fridays 10 am-7 pm with free gift wrapping available for Gift Shop purchases. Gift wrapping for purchases made on other days will be available by donation.
- December 3: WMHS will participate in the Annual WInthrop Holiday Parade. After the parade, bring yourself, your camera, your kids or your friends to the Center to take a picture with Santa until 6 pm. We appreciate donations.
- December 10: WMHS will present a tour of Christmas Through the Ages -- tickets are limited. We will visit five different locations close to the Center and learn what life was like during the Moravian, Colonial, Victorian, Wartime 1940s and Postwar 1950s eras.
- December 16 and 17: Buy homemade cookies and goodies at our Cookie Walk at the Center on the 16th from 3-7 pm and from 10-3 pm on the 17th.
- December 23: We welcome last-minute shoppers to "Gentleman's Night" in the Gift Shop, 10 am-7 pm.
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society has sponsored all events and all proceeds will support activities at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center.
FMI or for tickets: Call (207) 395-5199 or email winthropmainehistorical@gmail.com.
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Hoyt Chiropractic Center
WE CARE
Our mission is to offer gentle, effective family care in a positive, healing environment where you and your family's well-being come first. Health is so much more than not feeling pain!
Dr. Michael A. Hoyt, DC
Dr. Lacaya Hoyt, DC
1354 U.S. Route 202, Winthrop
FMI: Call (207) 377-2151, email info@hoytchiro.com, or visit hoytchiro.com
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Buy at Amazon and Support The Bailey Library
You can now shop on Amazon and support the Bailey Public Library at the same time!
Visit smile.amazon.com and enter Winthrop Public Library Foundation in the search box on the bottom-right side of the screen. After you click "search," the Winthrop Public Library Foundation will appear in the results. Click "Select" next to where it says "Winthrop, ME." AmazonSmile will donate 0.5 percent of your purchase price of eligible products to the Winthrop Public Library Foundation. There is no cap on how much they will donate!
We appreciate all of your support.
FMI: baileylibrary.org
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Winthrop Workspace Now Offers Day Pass Memberships
Winthrop Workspace at 357B Main Street in Winthrop is now accepting Day Pass members!
Don't really need ongoing office space, but want to come in for a day once in a while? Become a Day Pass member and use only the days you need! Curious about using a standing desk or trying a Green Screen for your Zoom meetings? Bring your laptop, connect to wi-fi, and get to work!
Become a member and work with us! Book a tour today at your convenience.
FMI: Call (207) 395-5019, email linda@winthropworkspace.com, or visit winthropworkspace.com.
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