Winter Carnival

Martin Woods Farm 24 Abijah Hill Rd., Starks, ME, United States

an afternoon of fun for all ages: petting zoo, live music, sleigh rides, skijoring, snowshoeing, farm food and more  

$20

February First Friday Biz Fit

Zoom

Every first Friday of the month, join us for a casual meet-up with other businesswomen and aspiring female entrepreneurs (virtual). Bring your tea, coffee, or smoothie and join the conversation. Informal conversation Networking Inspiration Support Register today to receive the Zoom link to join.

Free

Candlelit Choral Evensong

Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley 2614 Main Street, Rangeley, ME, United States

On Fridays, February 4 and February 18 at 4:00 pm, the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main Street, Rangeley, will offer candlelit Choral Evensong, one of the most beloved services in the Anglican tradition. Many find Evensong, which only lasts a little over a half hour, to be a service of mystical beauty as the day comes to an end. Evensong at Good Shepherd is an especially lovely service, as the ancient prayers and chants combine with the candlelight inside and the gradual coming of evening viewed through the lakeside windows. It is called “choral” evensong because many parts

Free

Winter Carnival

Farm tours, Sleigh rides, Skijoring and snowshoeing, games and open mic, dinner and bonfire. Petting zoo and more. All ages welcome  

$20

UPDATE: ArtsFarmington Presents: Hope Chernesky Performance

Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United States

Hope Chernesky Concert to be Live-streamed Due to the recent spread of the Omicron virus in Franklin County, the ArtsFarmington’s concert on Feb.6, featuring Hope Chernesky, will be live-streamed only. To learn more about the concert, and how to access the live streaming, visit artsfarmington.org. The live streaming will be free.

$10

FocusME Winter 2022: Tuesday 8:30am-10:30am Cohort

Zoom

The CEI Women’s Business Center and the Portland SCORE Chapter are collaborating to host FocusME, a series of peer groups for female entrepreneurs. FocusME is a series of facilitated peer groups that provide a supportive network of other female business owners; a place to work on personal and professional growth, a sense of accountability, and an opportunity to learn from your peers’ experiences and expertise. This winter we are offering four virtual cohorts. Please note that in order to ensure that both groups are filled with businesses that are non-competitive and in similar stages of growth the WBC will make

Free

Reading Group and Book Giveaway

Farmington Public Library 117 Academy Street, Farmington, ME, United States

Visit the Farmington Public Library to pick up two award-winning autobiographical comic books!: Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis (2000) and Liz Prince's Tomboy (2014). Winner of the Rainbow Project Book List, Tomboy is a witty memoir about grappling with identity labels and stereotypes in the process of growing up. The reading group will meet on Feb. 9 to discuss Persepolis and on Feb. 16 to discuss Tomboy.

Free

Reading Group and Book Giveaway

Farmington Public Library 117 Academy Street, Farmington, ME, United States

Visit the Farmington Public Library to pick up two award-winning autobiographical comic books!: Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis (2000) and Liz Prince's Tomboy (2014). Winner of the Rainbow Project Book List, Tomboy is a witty memoir about grappling with identity labels and stereotypes in the process of growing up. The reading group will meet on Feb. 9 to discuss Persepolis and on Feb. 16 to discuss Tomboy.

Free

FocusME Winter 2022: Wednesday 8:30am-10:30am Cohort

Zoom

The CEI Women’s Business Center and the Portland SCORE Chapter are collaborating to host FocusME, a series of peer groups for female entrepreneurs. FocusME is a series of facilitated peer groups that provide a supportive network of other female business owners; a place to work on personal and professional growth, a sense of accountability, and an opportunity to learn from your peers’ experiences and expertise. This winter we are offering four virtual cohorts. Please note that in order to ensure that both groups are filled with businesses that are non-competitive and in similar stages of growth the WBC will make

Free
Event Series Boundaries for a Thriving Business

Boundaries for a Thriving Business

Zoom

Many female business owners find that they are repeatedly asked to do unpaid work, work that is not within their skill set, or work that leaves them tired and at risk of burnout. However, running a business is not inherently draining -- especially when you have the tools to set healthy boundaries. In this 6-week cohort lead by Hannah Curtis, we will combine structured discussions and skill-building instruction to help you learn to say no, set limits, prioritize your work, and build and grow a business that really works for you. Join a group of supportive women business owners from

Free

FocusME Winter 2022: Wednesday 11am-1pm Cohort

Zoom

The CEI Women’s Business Center and the Portland SCORE Chapter are collaborating to host FocusME, a series of peer groups for female entrepreneurs. FocusME is a series of facilitated peer groups that provide a supportive network of other female business owners; a place to work on personal and professional growth, a sense of accountability, and an opportunity to learn from your peers’ experiences and expertise. This winter we are offering four virtual cohorts. Please note that in order to ensure that both groups are filled with businesses that are non-competitive and in similar stages of growth the WBC will make

Free

Creating Your Business

Zoom

Business planning can feel at odds with your passion and desire for creating a business. But it doesn’t have to! In this 1.5 hour session, we will draw from our Right Brain and “maker” approaches to designing a business plan. Through whole group, 1:1 feedback buddy time, and individual time to work on your own, we’ll navigate the planning process through a creative & intuitive lens. We will explore various visual tools as a frame of reference and guidance. This first step can be a path to a more refined plan. Whether you have a plan you’d like to refresh

Free