Member Monday * July 22, 2019
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The origination of the saying "Christmas in July" is somewhat unclear. According to Southern Living magazine, the cheery phrase was created at a summer camp for girls, Keystone Camp, in North Carolina in 1933. Others believe that it started in Europe as a way to celebrate the cool holiday in the hot summer weather, or that it began in countries in the southern hemisphere since seasons there are opposite of ours here in the Northern half. At any rate, it's a catchy phrase used frequently. A friend of mine shared photos of her family's time at last weekend's Yarmouth Clam Festival on social media with the statement, you guessed it, "Christmas in July!" Ha! I have to agree.
Chamber members are celebrating their own Christmas in July. The Arthritis Foundation has opened up registration for their annual Jingle Bell Run Freeport in December. July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month , promoting awareness that kids get arthritis, too! So you can "jingle all the way" to a cure by participating. It's a family event. 

Who couldn't use $2,500 to buy some nice holiday gifts?! Our Great Freeport Golf Ball Drop chance tickets are now on sale! You can get your chances here for yourself, for gifts or for your employees. It's another Friendly-Freeport event - and supports our Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship - so bring your crew to Gritty's on Friday, September 13 and watch the golf balls drop from a hot air balloon. Get the picture by viewing last year's slideshow using this link .

Happy Holidays?
~Shawna
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Another addition to our Freeport Public Market, Arabian Sisters Kitchen offers authentic, healthy, Mediterranean dishes. Freeport employees get a discount. Stop in today! Arabian Sisters on Facebook
MEMBER NEWS
Want to be
Hostest with the Mostest?
Invite 200 of your closest professional colleagues and friends to your business for a networking happy hour! Our August sponsor had to cancel due to an unforeseen circumstance so we are seeking a host for our Chamber Biz After Hours on August 15 - sponsorship fee waived! If you would like to host please contact the Chamber at 207-847-5240 x0, or [email protected].
First come first served!
Jingle in July?
Why yes! Register now and get your jingle costume ready! Jolly for a Reason!

Two Ways to Discover Maine with Amtrak Downeaster
Better with a Buddy. T ake the train to Maine! Buy one full price ticket on the Amtrak Downeaster, and bring a friend for half price! Some restrictions apply. Get all the details here and start planning your excursion today.
Don't Pass This Up. The Discover Maine Rail Pass is the best choice for a flexible and budget-friendly Maine travel experience. Passengers can enjoy up to 10 one-way trips between any Maine station within a 7 day period for just $19 per person.
Coastal Freeport Magazine
N2 Publishing is introducing a new neighborhood newsletter in the coastal Freeport community similar to magazines in Cumberland, Falmouth and Cape Elizabeth. Residents have opportunities to submit stories and photos about kids, pets, homes, trips and more. They've partnered with a number of great local businesses -including EllieAnna Gift Shop! - and look forward to connecting and networking in the months ahead. For more information, contact Crystal Cole-Klimavicz.
Ladies Night
Every Friday at EllieAnna Freeport!
5-7pm
Follow them on Facebook here.
EVENTS
GFCC Members Get 50% Off Tickets at Cadenza!
TOMORROW NIGHT! Get your tickets here for the July 23rd show featuring MSMT performers. Chamber members receive a 50% discount! Contact the Chamber to get your discount code!

Viking Cruise Night
Learn about cruise travels with Thomas and Tammy. The evening is meant to be informative and fun, not a hard sell. It's a chance for Tammy and Thomas to catch up with "their" travelers and get to know new travelers. D essert, champagne toast, door prizes, plenty of laughs, and lots of fun. 
July 31 * 6-9pm * Brunswick Hotel and Tavern
Please RSVP -
or call us at 207-841-7015.


August Get Together
Hey GFCC Lady Professionals! Our next Chamber women's networking get together is Thursday, August 1, 8:30-9:30am, hosted by Midcoast Federal Credit Union.

Selfie Saturday * August 3
Get your photo with Superman (and maybe Lois Lane) with a copy of the Superman comic #1 from 1939! Only one of 60 copies in the world - right here in Freeport! This is a free event but you will need to register to get your photo taken. The Superman comic #1 will be under tight security!

At Maine Coast Waldorf School
Four shows presented by New England Foundation for the Arts.Get your tickets at smirkus.org or Royal River Natural Foods.
Adult: $23 (13+)
Senior: $18 (65+)
Child: $18 (2-12)
Kids Under 2: Free

August 5-6
Monday & Tuesday: 1PM & 6PM
Calling All Golfers
Tweny-seven years and still going strong! Please join Maine Energy Marketers Association and MEMA Technical Education Center for their 27th Annual
J. Garrie Murray Golf Tournament at Falmouth Country Club.

Register here by August 21!
WNC has events all year long - community programs, workshops, bike & kayak rentals and more. Check out their current calendar here and plan your next adventure!
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Greater Freeport Maine Chamber | 207-847-5240 | www.freeportmainechamber.com