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  • South Portland Cozy Crafts Swap

    South Portland Community Center 21 Nelson Road, South Portland, ME, United States
    Community Event

    Stop by the South Portland Community Center on Thursday, November 5th between 4PM-7PM to donate, swap, or get something new to you. From paints and books, to puzzles, board games, knitting supplies, and more! Fall is a great time to learn a new hobby and the event is free and open to all. To learn more about South Portland's swap series, and the South Portland Sustainability Department's ongoing Swap Shop, visit the Parks and Recreation Department website. 

  • City of Portland Annual Pumpkin-Cycle

    Payson Park 424 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, United States
    Community Event

    Don't throw your jack-o-lanterns and guards in the trash! Bring them to Portland's Annual "Pumpkin-Cycle" event instead. On Saturday, November 7th chuck your pumpkins and guards at Payson Park Little League Parking lot anytime between 10AM and 1PM. From there, the Portland Sustainability Office will send them off to Garbage to Garden to be composted. The event is free, open to all, and folks are welcome to bring as many pumpkins and guards as they'd like. 

  • Winter Clothes & Toy Swap at the William Fogg Library

    The William Fogg Library 116 Old Road, Eliot, ME, United States
    Community Event

    Bring your gently used winter clothes and toys to the William Fogg library in Eliot anytime on Thursday November 12th from 9AM-8PM, or Friday November 13th from 9AM-3PM. On Saturday November 14th from 9AM-3PM the library will be hosting a swap for these items for members of the community. The event is free and open to all. For more information about donation guidelines, call the library at (207)439-9437.

  • Upcycled Book Crafts at the D.A. Hurd Library

    The D.A. Hurd Library 41 High Street, North Berwick, ME, United States
    Community Event

    The D.A. Hurd library in North Berwick will be running a workshop on how to upcycle books into honeycomb crafts on Friday, November 13th from 10:30AM-11:30AM. All materials and instructions will be provided. For questions or more information, call the library at (207)676-2215.

  • Southern Maine Climate Action Workshop

    University of New England - Harold Alfond Forum 630 Pool Street, Biddeford, ME, United States
    Community Event

    Hosted by Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission and University of New England, this event will feature plenary sessions and breakout groups focused on case studies, tools, and resources designed to support Southern Maine municipalities. The workshop will focus on capacity building and actionable steps related to waste diversion, land use, transportation networks, renewable energy, and more.

  • Sustainable Gift Wrapping at the Libby Memorial Library

    Libby Memorial Library 27 Staples St, Old Orchard Beach, Maine, United States
    ecomaine Event

    Join us at the Libby Memorial Library in Old Orchard Beach for a presentation on reducing Holiday waste and the dos and don'ts of holiday recycling. Attendees will have the opportunity to bring their own gifts for a follow-up demo on sustainable gift wrapping techniques. Take home educational materials will be provided.

  • SewPo Studio Reimagined Market

    South Portland High School 637 Highland Avenue, South Portland, ME, United States
    Community Event

    SewPo Studio, a project run by the Computer Science Honor Society at South Portland High School, will be running a craft fair called Reimagined Market this year. The fair will focus on upcycled, recycled, repaired, repurposed, and reused items! This holiday season, consider supporting local creators and fixers and buying unique one of a kind gifts that are less wasteful.

  • Sustainable Gift Wrapping at the South Portland Main Library

    South Portland Library: Main Library 482 Broadway, South Portland, ME, United States
    ecomaine Event

    Join us at the South Portland Main Library for a presentation on reducing Holiday waste and the dos and don'ts of holiday recycling. Attendees will have the opportunity to bring their own gifts for a follow-up demo on sustainable gift-wrapping techniques. Take home educational materials will be provided.

  • South Portland Holiday Gift & Decoration Swap

    South Portland Community Center 21 Nelson Road, South Portland, ME, United States
    Community Event

    Hosted as an extension of the South Portland Sustainability Office's "Swap Shop", visit the South Portland Community Center on Tuesday, December 8th from 4-7PM for a holiday gift and decoration swap! Swapping vs. buying new is a great way to reduce waste, save money, and make friends in the community. This event is free and open to all.

  • Sustainable Gift Wrapping at the Dyer Library

    Dyer Library & Saco Museum 371 Main Street, Saco, United States
    ecomaine Event

    Join us at the Dyer Library in Saco for a presentation on reducing Holiday waste and the dos and don'ts of holiday recycling. Attendees will have the opportunity to bring their own gifts for a follow-up demo on sustainable gift wrapping techniques. Take home educational materials will be provided.