November 27, 2024 | Issue 48

Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Belfast Dance Studio!

Since its opening in 1985, Belfast Dance Studio has been committed to providing a community space for people to discover the world of movement and creativity. They are grateful to have a team of heart-centered facilitators and practitioners who offer a multitude of movement and healing arts classes.

Now the Belfast Dance Studio and Center for Embodiment, they seek to expand their offerings through classes, workshops, and events, to welcome the community into their space. There is also a sauna available during regular class hours.

109 High St. Belfast, ME 04915 | 207-338-5380

FMI: belfastdancestudio.com

New Chamber Members:

Primerica | Heart of Maine United Way | Crave ME

The Chocolate Drop Candy Shop | Old Belfast LLC | Bowen's Pizzeria & Deli

Thanksgiving Hours & Offerings

• Belfast Community Co-op, Open 7am - 8pm Wednesday, Closed Thursday
• Dos Gatos, Open Thursday 430pm - 10pm
• Hannaford, Open 7am - 10pm Wednesday, Closed Thursday
• Rollie's Bar & Grill - Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday 3pm - 9pm
• Waldo County YMCA - Open Thursday 730am - 10am
• Young's Lobster Pound, Open Thursday 1030am - 1230pm (please call to order ahead)

For future holiday listings, please email Scott at chamberoffice@belfastmaine.org to be included.

Holiday on the Harbor - December 14th, 11am - 1pm

Holiday on the Harbor is a free family event at the Belfast Boathouse brought to you by the Belfast Area Chamber and City of Belfast Parks & Rec!

Children will be able to meet Santa Claus, make an ornament and other crafts from Cornerspring Montessori School, enjoy holiday story time provided by Belfast Free Library, a horse drawn family wagon ride from S&S Carriage Rides, free socks from Colburn's Shoe Store, and don't forget the hot chocolate provided by Waldo Community Action Partners!

Support the Chamber & Belfast Rotary Club's efforts to collect books for this year's event as well! Each child can select a free book at the event. New or almost new books can be dropped off at the Visitor Center at 33 Main Street in Belfast from November 1st - December 13th.

November 21st Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Amandine Bakery / Christmas Painting & Treats

3) Chamber Scam Alert

4) Waldo County YMCA / Colburn Shoe Store / Ugly Sweater Party

5) First Baptist Church Belfast / Winter Wonderland Craft Fair

Chamber Job Search (HOT ITEM)

Still looking for that new job? Need to know what's available in the greater Belfast area? We have a great page full of job opportunities large and small!

CLICK HERE!

Chamber Members - you can submit your job postings by logging into your

ChamberMaster account or email chamberoffice@belfastmaine.org

Coastal Mountains Land Trust - December Happy Wanderers Hike & Waldo Walk in Searsport

Cornerspring Montessori School - Hoop House Fundraiser

First Church in Belfast, UCC - Holiday Love Lights Ceremony Dec. 1

Keyes Pottery - Holiday Party Nov. 30

Local Color Gallery Artists Offer Christmas Ornaments for Charity (PenBay Pilot)

Miracle German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Maine - Wine Fundraiser with Area Businesses

New Hope Midcoast - Hope for the Holidays Gift Collection Fundraiser

Patchwork Plus - Country Christmas Open House Nov. 30

Splendiferous Sweet Shoppe - A Merry UnBirthday Tea Party - Reserve by Nov 27, Dec 1 Party

Waldo Community Action Partners - Statement on Hutchinson Center Process

Dorothy Havey, Executive Director

Director@belfastmaine.org

Scott Smith, Operations Manager

ChamberOffice@belfastmaine.org

Board of Directors

President / Erin Merrifield, RE/MAX Jaret & Cohn

Vice President / Chris Nickerson, Whale's Tooth Pub, Northport Inn & Lodge

Treasurer / Michelle Curtis, First National Bank

Secretary / Megan Day, MaineHealth Waldo Hospital

Paul Dean, Councilor, City of Belfast

Ryan Harnden, Mathews Brothers

Arnaud Lessard, The Homeport Inn & Tavern

John McKeith, The Belfast Center

Elaine Potoker, Interloqui

Terri Tower, Camden National Bank

Mary Tripp, Bank of America

Staff Photography by Dave Waddell, Down East Magazine

Our Vision

The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will be recognized as a major catalyst for developing

a thriving and connected business community and visitor destination of choice in the region.

Our Mission

The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce promotes a dynamic economy and strong communities through economic development, promotion of our region, business advocacy, and member services for Waldo County and beyond.