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Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, March 11, 20112 NIGHT & DAY

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Move the party to a restaurant

By Tresa Erickson

A special occasion is just around the corner, and rather than spend hours preparing your home for the celebratory dinner, you have decided to throw a party at a local restaurant. Although you won’t have to cook, you will have to plan and oversee the party.

To star t the par ty planning process, make a l ist of your favorite local restaurants and speak to the manager at each of those facilities to find out if they can accommodate your party.

While some restaurants have separate party rooms where they can accommodate 30 or more guests, others do not and may be able to accommodate fewer guests.

Find out, too, what kind of services each of the restaurants offers for parties. With some restaurants, cleanup is free. With others, a fee

is involved. Make notes each time you meet with a manager and select the restaurant that will best work for you and your budget.

Cont act t he manager of t he restaurant you choose and notify them of your decision. Discuss al l of the detai ls with them, including whether you will have a buffet and a bar. To cut down on costs, you may be able to bring in your own drinks. Make sure you discuss the matter with the manager first, though, since some restaurants forbid the use of outside products. Get everything in writing and be prepared to put down a deposit.

A f t er you have se le c t e d a restaurant and worked out all of the details, you may send out invitations and start thinking about the décor. Keep in mind that some restaurants may not allow decorations, so ask first.

If you are allowed to decorate, do so sparingly. You don’t want to spend hours af ter the party taking down the decorations, or

worse, break something because the restaurant is on a schedule and you only have an hour to get everything down.

On the day of the party, make sure you arrive early and bring some friends along to help decorate for it . Even if you don’t plan to decorate for the party, make sure you arrive early. That way, you can touch base with the manager again before guests arrive and ensure everything is ready to go.

Du r i ng t he pa r t y, be su re everyone treats the restaurant employees with respect, including all young guests. Leave at the time requested and tip servers well. Don’t linger and don’t let guests do so either. There may be another party booked following yours; you need the time to clean up. If you have not finished your

conversation with a guest , go outside to talk. Throwing a party at a restaurant can provide you with more freedom to enjoy the event. With no cooking to do and perhaps even no cleanup, you will be more apt to have a good time.

Places to go, things to do?

Let our Night & Day guide help you find the perfect venue.

Club Texas:150 Center Street, Auburn, 784-7785.

The Cage:97 Ash Street, Lewiston, 783-0668.

Dubois Cafe:Sandwiches. Spaghetti & meatballs. Breakfasts. Daily specials. 906 Sabattus Street, Lewiston. 795-6688.

Fish Bones American Grill: Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Steak, fish, sandwiches, wraps. Uses locally grown potatoes. Known for its seafood grill concept that blends American cuisine with international flair. 70 Lincoln Street, Lewiston. 333-3663.

Stepping out: Dining choices for all occasions

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Make plans for 2011!

Ongoing events

Androscoggin Bank Colisee, 190 Birch St., Lewiston. Home of the MAINEiacs hockey team, local youth hockey, and public skating. Venue for the Shrine Circus, graduation ceremonies, Androscoggin Business to Business Trade Show, and more. Visit http://www.thecolisee.com for more information.

Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., Auburn. Great resource for books, DVDs, WiFi access, and more. You'll want to check out The Library Cafe, too. Visit http://www.auburn.lib.me.us/ for more information.

Bates Museum of Art, 75 Russell St., Lewiston. "The Museum works collaboratively with artists, students, faculty, and fellow museums throughout the region to create educational programming and original exhibitions that offer innovative and diverse scholarly explorations that commit us to expanding the traditional study of the history and practice of art, while addressing local and global issues." Vist http://www.bates.edu/x218203.xml for more information.

Franco American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Located in the former St. Mary's church, the Center is the site of many events including comedy fundraisers, musical events, the Festival FrancoFun and a Medieval Feast. Visit http://www.francoamericanheritage.org/ for more information.

Gallery 5, 49 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Hosts art exhibits and other public events including Pecha Kucha nights. Visit http://www.laarts.org/visual/gallery-5.htm for more information.

L/A Arts, 221 Lisbon St., Lewiston. "L/A Arts programs include: a presentation series of world-class performing artists, a cabaret series of more locally known artists, an international film series, a nationally acclaimed arts-in-education program, and community building activities." Visit http://www.laarts.org/ for more information.

Lewiston Auburn Community Little Theatre, 30 Academy St., Auburn. CLT "has provided entertainment, participated in community activities, provided education and been the stepping stone for many young people who have gone on to work in various parts of the entertainment field." Visit http://laclt.com for more information.

Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Great resource for books, DVDs, computer use, WiFi access, and more. Visit http://lplonline.org/ for more information.

Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray St., Portland, 780-0118, maineirish.com.

Maine Music Society, 211 Lisbon St., Lewiston. "Professional music-performing organization resident in central Maine, which seeks to serve the area communities through a commitment to bring performances to the public, through educational and youth-oriented activities, through imaginative programming, and through artistic excellence." Visit http://www.mainemusicsociety.org for more information.

Museum L/A, 35 Canal St., Lewiston. "Currently offers a broad and expanding variety of public and private events and programming." Visit http://museumla.org for more information.

Portland Comedy Connection, 16 Custom House Wharf, Portland, 774-5554, full schedule at mainecomedy.com.

The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston. "The Public Theatre was founded to bring high quality professional theater to the people of Central Maine, at an affordable price." Visit http://

www.thepublictheatre.org for more information.

YPLAA, Lisbon St., Lewiston. http://yplaa.com/ In cities big and small, the presence of a dynamic downtown core plays a vital role in the recruitment and retention of young adults. As L-A pursues a plan for future economic growth and community development,

it is essential that young adults play an active role in shaping this development according to their present and future needs. This group of young professionals hosts events to promote awareness of the community and its attractions.

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Swiss cheese is the general name for numerous types of cheese that were initially prepared in Switzerland. Swiss cheese is made from cow’s milk, is lightly flavored, sweet and nutty. Swiss cheese is known for being glossy, light or pale yellow and having large holes in it which is a result of carbon dioxide releases during the process of maturation.

Do not limit yourself only to still table wines, but branch out and try sparkling wines, late harvest and sweet wines, as well as fortified wines such as sherries and ports. In particular, blue cheeses pair extremely well with dessert wines such as late harvest Viogniers and Rieslings and Muscat wines. Also, creamy cheeses pair well with sparkling wines and Champagne, as the bubbles help to cleanse the palate and refresh it for another bite.

Explore the varieties of cheeses based on their sources of milk. For example, fresh goat cheeses are mild, lemony, and somewhat acidic in their flavor profiles and creamy in texture. They pair well with crisp white wines, such as a Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, and especially Rieslings. Aged sheep’s milk cheeses pair well with Gewurtztraminers and fruity Zinfandels. Aged cow’s milk cheddars go well with sherries.

Pair wine and cheese according to the area of origin or even the local region. Just as the growing conditions impart particular characteristics (called “terroir”) to a region’s wines, these same characteristics may be imparted to the cheeses through the vegetation on which the animals graze.

Vegetarian cheese is cheese that is not curdled with rennet, which is an enzyme that exists naturally in animal stomachs. Rennet is the popular name used by cheese makers to coagulate milk, forming curds. Most vegetarian cheeses are coagulated with plants, fungi or bacteria. There are two types of rennet in use by cheese producers: microbial and vegetarian. Microbial rennet consists of enzymes that come from either bacterial or fungal origin. Many strict vegetarians prefer to avoid cheese with this kind of rennet altogether, even though animals are not involved in any way.

— Courtesy of the American Cheese Society and the International Dairy Foods Association

Swiss CheeseBranch out Sources of milk

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Serve with bread and crackers.

The term “blue” is used to describe cheeses that have a distinctive blue/green veining, created when the penicillium roqueforti mold, added during the cheesemaking process, is exposed to air. This mold provides a distinct flavor to the cheese, which ranges from fairly mild to assertive and pungent. Blue cheeses are found in many categories, except for fresh cheeses. Blue cheeses may be made from both pasteurized and raw milk, depending on the age of the cheese and the cheesemaker. Blue cheeses may be created in many styles, the most common being the French (roquefort), Italian (gorgonzola) and Danish blue styles.

Keep pairings simple: pick one distinct wine and one distinct cheese that pair well. For example, full-flavored cheeses, such as creamy washed rind cheeses require medium to full-bodied wines, such as Merlot, Zinfandel, or Syrahs. Likewise, pair light cheeses with light wines, such as Rieslings, Pinot Gris, or Pinot Noirs.

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Saturday, June 25 from 1-4 p.m. The Bar Harbor Cellars Mussel and Wine Festival is an annual event to raise money for Angel Flight NE, a non-profit that flies those in need to medical care. Enjoy wines and beers, eat local mussels and other dishes prepared by area restaurants, listen to live music, and support a great cause. Suggested donation of $15. www.barharborcellars.com

Cheddar cheese originated in the village of Cheddar, England. A firm, cow’s milk cheese that ranges in flavor from mild to sharp and in color from a natural white to pumpkin orange. Orange cheddars are colored with annatto, a natural dye. Canadian cheddars are smoother, creamier, and are known for their balance of flavor and sharpness. Cheddars vary in flavor depending on the length of aging and their origin. As cheddar slowly ages, it loses moisture and its texture becomes drier and more crumbly. Sharpness becomes noticeable at 12 months (old cheddar) and 18 months (extra old cheddar). The optimal aging period is 5-6 years; however, for most uses three-year-old cheese is fine and five-year-old cheddar can be saved for special occasions.

Local activities and attractions

March 13Snowdeo at Lost Valley. Pond skimming, mechanical bull and more. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Everyone is welcome. No advanced registration required. Cost: depends on activity. For more info: www.lostvalleyski.com

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Portland, noon, Commercial Street at Becky’s Diner to the State Pier. Pipe bands, flags, marchers, music and fun presented by the Irish American Club of Maine.Traditional Ceili dance at RiRa 2:30 -4:30 p.m. with live music.

March 13, 18, 20MAINEiacs games: Mar 13 v. Gatineau at 4 p.m.; Mar 18 v. Baie-Comeau at 7:30 p.m.; Mar 20 v. Chicoutimi at 4 p.m. Last games of the season at the Colisee. Visit www.lewistonhockey.com

March 15McPeake, Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, 689-2000. McPeake has a creative approach to music, blending influences from Irish traditional, folk, acoustic and country genres to create their own unique sound that is an experience for the ears and soul. Concert at 7 p.m.

March 17 She Doesn’t Like Guthries, Lewiston. Live jazz with local jazz musicians Tom Skipper, Tim

Clough, and John Smedley of Three Point Trio. 6 p.m. No cover, 376-3344.

March 18Rotary Club fundraiser: Comedy show featuring Bob Siebel and David Crohn, Franco American Heritage Center, Lewiston.

March 18-19Odd Improv, Oddfellow Theater, 17 Turner St., Buckfield, 336-3306. Join Mike Miclon, Jason Tardy, Fritz Grobe and a host of quick-witted comedians for a night of improvisations! Watch as the cast creates hysterical skits based solely on audience input. Tickets. Performances at 7:30 p.m.

March 23Christian Cuff performs and three students from Morse High School will showcase songs they have written over the last semester. Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery, 14 Maine St. Mill 3 Fort Andross, Brunswick, 725-5222.www.explorefrontier.com

Soundgarden vs. Pearl Jam, 9 p.m. Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St., Portland, 899-4990

March 24Avenue Q, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle Street, Portland, 842-0800. Smash hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City as told by a cast of people and puppets. 7:30 p.m.

Livingston Taylor, The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, 774-4527. Concert at 7:30 p.m.

March 26Maine Music Society concert, Franco American Heritage Center, Lewiston.

Mid Knight Market, Whittier Middle School, 1457 Maine St., Poland , 998-4013. Free admission shopping event that appeals to everyone! All proceeds benefit the Middle School of Minot, Poland and Mechanic Falls.

March 27Maine Maple Sunday, the 4th Sunday of every March, maple syrup farms throughout Maine open their doors to the public as they make maple syrup. See maple sap turned into the real syrup. Many sugarhouses offer

tastings, with syrup on pancakes or ice cream, and other events. Journey into Mapling History at Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road, Livermore, 897-4366. Eat a pancake breakfast in the reconstructed Farmers’ Cottage, help tap trees and collect sap. Norlands’ historic farmer will demonstrate boiling sap into syrup using a cast iron kettle over an open fire. Bring your snowshoes or sleds and enjoy the 445 acres.

Delta Knights, Jazz Breakfast. Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland, 775-6148. Get your Sundays off to a jazzy start with great art, entertaining music, and delicious food. Performance starts at 10:30 a.m. in the Museum Cafe.

April 2Lewiston Auburn Film Festival. Many Twin Cities venues, including eateries, galleries, hotels, etc. will host either an afternoon of movies or an afternoon of workshops. One ticket will get festival goers in to all of the movies and workshops. Visit http://www.lafilmfestival.org/ for more information.

Cabin Fever: SPORTS STYLE, end of winter celebration event.Silver Spur Dance Club, Mechanic

Falls, 7 p.m. to midnight. Dancing to Peter Allen & the Hurricane Mountain, silent auction, live auction, game day appetizers. $10 tickets can be purchased at the Chamber office or at the door. The Chamber team will be refereeing this fun event with hopes that attendees will wear their favorite team apparel or bring your team pennant. Sports themed attire is recommended, but not required.OH Chamber, 743-2281.

April 5Wine and Chocolate Tasting at Wilburs of Maine, 174 Lower Main St., Freeport, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free event. 865-4071. More information www.wilburs.com

April 7Sea Dogs opening day! Ticket office 879-9500 http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com

April 28Film Festival and Auction, 5-10 p.m., Eastland Hotel Ballroom. The Maine Island Trail Association and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail host “Paddlers Film Festival.” MITA will also have an auction. www.mita.org

Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, March 11, 2011 NIGHT & DAY 5

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Fuel:49 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, 333-3835.

Georgio’s Pizza & Donut Shop: Breakfast foods, coffee, sandwiches, fries, salads. Delivery service in Auburn city limits. Known for its UFO sandwich. 740 Minot Avenue, Auburn. 783-2981.www.mygeorgios.com

Gippers: Award-winning casual dining. Serving appetizers, lunch, and dinner. Function room available. Wide-screen TVs. Known for its variety of burgers. 120 Center Street Plaza, Auburn. 786-0715. www.gippers.com

Gritty’s: Lewiston/Auburn Brew Pub says to stop in and treat yourself to the very best in real ale, real food and real Maine hospitality. March 15 see Lindsey Montana & Friends: Gritty’s L/A. Main St., Auburn. 376-BREW. www.grittys.com

Kon’s Asian Bistro, Steakhouse & Sushi Bar:Authentic upscale restaurant. Soups, salads, entrees, wok and grill, noodles and rice, hibachi, sushi. Lunch specials. Happy hour

specials. 1140 Brighton Avenue, Portland. 874-0000. www.konasianbistro.com

LongHorn Steakhouse:649 Turner Street, Auburn, 784-1807. www.longhornsteakhouse.com

Mac’s Grill: Southwestern theme. Homemade barbecue sauces & dry rubs. Take-out menu. Summer/Fall deck. Known for its Black Angus beef. 1052 Minot Avenue, Auburn. 783-6885. www.macsgrill.com

Marco’s Restaurant:12 Mollison Way, Lewiston, 783-0336.

New China Super Buffet: Unique hibachi grill & sushi. Known for its gigantic all-you-can-eat buffet which includes over 238 items ranging from appetizers to soups to entrees to desserts. Banquet facilities for up to 400. Take-out available. 40 East Avenue, Lewiston. 753-6868.

Papa John’s Pizza:850 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, 786-7272

Pat’s Pizza of Auburn:85 Center Street, Auburn, 784-8221.

Rolandeau’s: Complete lunch, dinner & low carb; specials served daily. Child-

size meals available. Patio open seasonally. Known for roast beef au jus. 775 Washington St., Auburn. 784-2110. Open for lunch and dinner. www.rolandeausrestaurant.com

Roy’s All Steak Hamburgers & Golf Center: Route 4, Center Street, Auburn, 782-2801.

Sam’s Italian Foods: Casual family dining. Take-out available. Known for its Italian sandwiches, pizza, and pasta. Multiple locations in Lewiston, Auburn, Augusta, Lisbon Falls, Rumford, Brunswick, and Freeport. 268 Main Street, Lewiston. 782-9145. www.samsitalian.com

Schemengees Bar & Grille:551 Lincoln Street, Lewiston, 777-1155.

Sea Dog Brew Pub:Deck overlooking Androscoggin River. Sunday brunch. Big screen. Trivia night, Open Mic, live entertainment, karaoke. 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham. 725-0162. www.seadogbrewing.com

The Sedgley Place: Private wine tastings, weddings, rehearsal dinners, family

functions, business meetings. Known for serving MOFGA certified organic vegetables, picked fresh daily. By reservation only. Off Rt. 202, Greene. 946-5990. 800-924-7778. www.sedgleyplace.com

The Village Inn Restaurant & Capt’n Don’s Loft:165 High Street, Auburn, 782-7796.

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May 25Culture Crawl with YPLAA in Lewiston. Stops include Museum LA, Fish Bones and Baxter Brewing. http://yplaa.com/

June 4-5Civil War Reenactment Weekend, Norlands, 290 Norlands Rd., Livermore. Civil War historians scrimmage with replica weaponry at the 19th Century historic settlement; raids and battles, artillery fire, farm-life, field music, bean supper and contra-dance, period church service, 1864 town ball game. Visit http://norlands.org/

July 2Black Fly Follies, 12th annual variety show, Cumston Hall,

Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main Street, Monmouth. Visit www.theateratmonmouth.org

July 3Rangeley Independence Day celebration. Children's Day Parade, cook-outs, silent auction, fireworks.

July 4Freeport. "10K Race, parade, free concert at Discovery Park and fireworks at night."

Lewiston-Auburn Liberty Festival. "Held along the riverfront. Begins at 4 p.m. with bands, entertainment and food vendors." Fireworks. Visit http://libertyfestival.org for more information.

July 8-10Moxie Festival, Lisbon Falls. Fireworks, carnival, parade, Pow Wow, Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race. Visit www.moxiefestival.com

July 14Rangeley Strawberry Festival. Strawberry shortcake, crafts, pies, gifts.

July 15-17Yarmouth Clam Festival. "A long, hilarious parade; spectacular fireworks; clam shucking contests; a firefighter's muster; road, kayak, and bike races; a pancake breakfast; concerts” and lots of food.

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Scarborough Downs Harness Racetrack is proud to celebrate 61 years.

Nestled in tall pines on 500 acres in the heart of Southern Maine in the town of Scarborough, Scarborough Downs is the home of New England’s fastest half-mile track. The track, designed by Charles Coon and Sons, has drawn rave reviews by horsemen and women throughout its fast-paced history. The track was once a popular Thoroughbred track when it opened in the 50s until the 70s, then became a harness track.

The track’s unique setting draws thousands every racing season from all parts of the United States, Canada and beyond. In addition to live harness racing, Scarborough Downs of fers simulcast ing of both thoroughbred and harness races from premier tracks from across the US and Canada — 363 days a year, noon to midnight. Harness racing is a worldwide sport where a special breed of horses, called Standardbreds, race around a track while pulling

a driver in a two-wheeled cart, called a sulky. It is seen in more than 30 countries by millions of fans who wager more than $3 billion annually. The horses reach speeds of more than 30 mph. Whether you love the majesty of the horses, or the thrill of gaming, or just like to relax and enjoy people watching, then going to the racetrack and watching harness racing is the ideal recreational activity. To really feel the power of the horses, watch the races from the fence, which is as close as you can get to the action without actually driving in the race. It is a thrill to see the horses strive to do what they do best—go fast and win.

What is the difference between a trotter and a pacer?

Harness horses compete using two different gaits: the trot or the pace,

rather than the gallop. When pacers move down the track, the legs on the same side of their body move in unison. They can also be identified by the straps around all four legs, called hobbles, which help them maintain their gait.

Pacers are much more common than trotters, and they tend to go faster. With trotters, the diagonal legs move in unison. The trotting gait is more natural for the horse so most do not need equipment to help them trot, although some wear loops on their front legs to maintain their rhythm, called trotting hobbles.

The horses you see on the track have been bred to perform at their par t icular ga it . W hi le some may be able to switch gaits, most race at the same gait as the generations before them. Visit www.scarboroughdowns.com for more information.

—Courtesy of U.S. Trotting Association.

Live harness racing returns to Scarborough Downs on April 2, 2011.

Mother IndiaFine Indian cuisine

This restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine, where cooks use rich spices and aromatic herbs to t ransform int r icate conju rat ions of veget ables , lentils, and rice into tasty meals that are as fulfilling as they are filling. Their menu features the finest Indian entrees and their specialty Tandoori (clay oven) dishes. Mother India is elegant, relaxed, and affordable, inviting guests to enjoy the hospitality that ref lects the owners’ Indian heritage. The menu offers Soups, Appetizers, Breads, Side Orders, Beverages, Ghost Shere Punjab (Lamb Specialities), Bahare Murg (Chicken Special it ies) , Delhi Darbar, Biryani, Bay of Bengal

Cuisine , Veget ar ian Del ight Dinners, and Desserts. In addition to the great entree choices, Mother India of fers freshly prepared yogurts, chutney, papadums and pickles. No Indian food would be complete without the sweet palate being satisfied. At Mother India, you can have your sweet tooth taken care of by trying their handmade select ion of Gulab Jamun, Kheer or Kulfee, Mango Ice Cream and Mango Milk Shake.With a seating capacity of over 50, Mother India has plenty of room for the office crowd. 114 Lisbon St., Lewiston, 333 6777.

A traditional bohemian-style tearoom in PortlandA traditional Bohemian-style tearoom, Dobrá Tea, is opening in Portland with over 100 varieties of tea, herbals, and specialty tea drinks accompanied by locally baked desserts and savory light fare. 151 Middle St., above Bull Moose Music. Grand opening March 31 – April 3.

Larry Baril 689-2960lbaril@sunjournal.com

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Woman’s Literary UnionAndroscoggin County Chamber of Commerce

March 15 7 p.m. Listen to Dan Marquis, nature photographer, speak about his craft as he shares his photos.

April 142 p.m. Director of Sabbathday Lake Shaker Museum, Michael Graham, will talk about the museum’s exhibit, “Creating Chosen Lands: Our Home from 1783-2010.”

April 197 p.m. The owner of the Songo River Queen will discuss the popular tourist river cruise in Naples.

These events are held at the Woman’s Literary Union, 19 Elm St., Auburn. Free to the public. Parking on street. For more information, visit www.womansliteraryunion.org

Cultural and civic activities

Monthly EventsChamber BreakfastChamber Breakfast is held on the the second Thursday of each month at major meeting venues throughout the L/A area. The breakfast features a speaker of public/business interest, introduction of approximately 10 new members, and exhibits by 4-6 Chamber members. At this monthly breakfast, you can feel the energy that is propelling the L/A area to lead the state of Maine in new developments. Average attendance is 215-275 members per month.

Business After HoursBusiness Af ter Hours is generally held from 5 to 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at a different Chamber member location every month. This is a networking and social event at which Chamber members and guests make key contacts to grow their businesses and organizations. Average attendance is 150-200 people per month.

Chamber Seminars & Brown BagsChamber seminars are held at least monthly at the Business Service Center on topics of interest to Chamber members. Seminar topics have included sales techniques, customer service, marketing,

technology issues. Topics are chosen based on the results of member surveys and the seminars are offered at a nominal cost to members. Attendance is usually 25-40 members. Brown Bag seminars are held at least monthly at noon in the Business Service Center. These programs are offered free and are on topics identified by Chamber members. Attendance is usually 15-25 members.

Annual EventsChamber Annual MeetingThe annual meeting is the Chamber’s premiere event held annually at the end of January. It features the annual report to members and the prestigious Chamber awards for business excel lence , community service, public service, business support, and business education partnerships. The annual meeting is always sold out, with attendance of 450 members.

Not Your Normal FormalNot Your Normal Formal is the Chamber’s annual “big” social event, featuring a special and different theme each year, a world class auction, and several cash prizes of up to $5,000. The great annual party is held the first week in May for the first 200 couples to purchase tickets.

The Business Service Center at KeyBank Plaza415 Lisbon Street, PO Box 59

Lewiston, Maine 04243207-783-2249

www.androscoggincounty.com