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The Greater Bay Area Ministerium Lenten Luncheon Series will take place again this year each Wednesday throughout the Lenten season at The First Church in Belfast, UCC, located at 8 Court Street. This year's theme is "Building Community in Challenging Times." Various members of the ministerium will present on the theme. March 4: Rev. Bob Johansen (retired UCC pastor); March 11: Dianne Smith (member of St. Francis Catholic Church); March 18: Lane Fisher (member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Belfast); March 25: Rev. Dr. Kate Winters (co-pastor of The First Church in Belfast, UCC); April 1: Rev. John Nieman (St. Margaret's Episcopal Church). Luncheons begin at noon with everyone bringing their own lunch to eat. Beverages and desserts are provided. Presenters have 20 minutes followed by Q&A time. We finish by 1:00 pm. All are welcome to come and participate.

Before each luncheon, the First Church in Belfast sanctuary will be open to sit in silence during the Lenten Season. The sanctuary will be open on Wednesdays from 11:00 to Noon, March 4th through April 9th. All are welcome.

Belfast Flying Shoes dances are every first Friday of the month. Come participate in simple dances for all ages at the Community Dance, led by Chrissy Fowler with music by the All Comers Band (open to all musicians), no experience or partner needed! Or participate later on in the Contra Dance, featuring a guest caller and the Peregrine Road band with special guest Becky Tracy!

Are you looking for a job? Hoping to hire seasonal or permanent employees?

We are pleased to invite you to attend the Fourth Annual Belfast Regional Job Fair, planned for 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center, on Route 3, just west of Reny's Plaza in Belfast. There is no charge.

WE ARE SEEKING EMPLOYERS TO PARTICIPATE! See the current list of business participants below and how to register!

Employees can be difficult to find these days. Low unemployment rates in Maine, other parts of New England and across the US are causing a notable labor shortage. The Fourth Annual Belfast Job Fair is an effort to connect employers and job-seekers for a few hours on a spring afternoon.

Employers wishing to register should send an email to david.m.grima@maine.gov or call 207.596.2600 with the name of the employer, location, brief industry description, phone number, and contact name. Participation for employers is capped at 50--we recommend applying as far in advance as possible.

Job seekers do not need to register in advance. Simply show up! Make sure you dress professionally, have copies of your resum and/or portfolio on hand and be ready to impress! In previous years, some job seekers have gotten hired on the spot! This job fair is a great opportunity for workers of all kinds to find employment. Graduating high school students, formerly-incarcerated citizens, veterans, college graduates, and seniors are all welcome. Whether you're currently unemployed, underemployed, or curious about what's out there, the Fourth Annual Belfast Job Fair is right for you.

The job fair is sponsored by the City of Belfast, Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce, Belfast Creative Coalition, Our Town Belfast, the UM Hutchinson Center, Workforce Solutions, and the Maine Department of Labor. Please direct all questions to David Grima at David.M.Grima@Maine.gov or 207-596-2600.

Current Businesses Representing at the Job Fair:

Robbins Lumber

Waldo CAP

Belfast Co-op

Private Home Care

Athenahealth

Tall Pines

Belfast Area Child Care Services

Mathews Brothers

Kennebec County Sheriff

Sweetser

Vacasa/Belfast Bay Inn

Securitas

US Census

Jackson Lab

Waldo County YMCA

Woodlands

Thomas Fowler PE

Living Innovations

Genesis Healthcare

Bank of America

Hidden valley Camp

Autumn of Life

Inn at Ocean's Edge

City of belfast GA

Waldo County Communications

Mondelez International

Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce

Waldo County Small Business Conference

April 8, 2020

8 am to 1 pm

Light breakfast & lunch included

The Belfast Area Chamber is pleased to host a business conference specifically designed for our local small businesses, and those hoping to start a business. Breakout sessions will include topics of practical and immediate usefulness to our local small businesses including Financial Best Practices, Marketing, Government Contracting and Worker Hiring & Retention.

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The Greater Bay Area Ministerium Lenten Luncheon Series will take place again this year each Wednesday throughout the Lenten season at The First Church in Belfast, UCC, located at 8 Court Street. This year's theme is "Building Community in Challenging Times." Various members of the ministerium will present on the theme. March 4: Rev. Bob Johansen (retired UCC pastor); March 11: Dianne Smith (member of St. Francis Catholic Church); March 18: Lane Fisher (member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Belfast); March 25: Rev. Dr. Kate Winters (co-pastor of The First Church in Belfast, UCC); April 1: Rev. John Nieman (St. Margaret's Episcopal Church). Luncheons begin at noon with everyone bringing their own lunch to eat. Beverages and desserts are provided. Presenters have 20 minutes followed by Q&A time. We finish by 1:00 pm. All are welcome to come and participate.

Before each luncheon, the First Church in Belfast sanctuary will be open to sit in silence during the Lenten Season. The sanctuary will be open on Wednesdays from 11:00 to Noon, March 4th through April 9th. All are welcome.

Join the Lincolnville Business Group and Instructor Amy Barnard (representing Maine Extension Service) for the annual Pickles Preserves and Pies Cooking Class! This year the class will be themed "Sweet n Sour" and focuses on preserving pie fillings and chutneys, creative refrigerator pickles, and making shrubs. Class will be held at the Cellardoor Winery kitchen on Youngtown Rd in Lincolnville and cost is $25 per person. Please purchase in advance your ticket via Brown Paper Tickets at https://sweetnsour.bpt.me/.

Max class size is 16. Questions! Call Jane 323-1837.

Cost of class includes supplies, instruction, and venue. Remaining proceeds goes to the Lincolnville Business Group Scholarship Fund for area students. The Lincolnville Business Group is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Vendors are being sought for the October 3rd Pickles Preserves and Pies at Lincolnville Beach. Contact Jane if you are interested in selling pickles, jams, jellies, pies, and related harvest items.

Fort Knox needs you! Join our Army of volunteers as part of the national annual Historic Park Clean-up Day organized by The American Battlefield Trust. Fort Knox and the Penobscot Narrows Observatory open for the season and we're looking for help with Spring Cleaning across the park grounds. Rain date is Sunday April 26th. A free t-shirt and appreciation lunch served around 12:30. If not Park Day, come help another time!

Join us for drinks, food & fun at The Hichborn on Tuesday, April 28th!

This is BAY PRO'S monthly networking event for young professionals in the greater Belfast area. All are welcome!