The Bethel Area Chamber Welcomes Bobbi Vandenbulcke
Just Like Glass by Amy Wight Chapman
Project Opportunity at Telstar High / Middle School
Introducing Sparrowhawk Equine Partners
Watershed Woodfired Kitchen
Roasted Miso Salmon
Zucchini Fritters
Kabocha Squash Rosettes
Mountainess Studio & Gardens
PLUS A Listing of Local Events
As the days shorten and the temps cool, autumn brings fresh vistas in colorful fall hues. Socks and sweaters emerge from summer storage and heartier meals are prepped from another bountiful harvest. Impress friends and family with Vicky Fumiani’s Watershed Woodfired Miso Salmon, Zucchini Fritters and Kabocha Lasagna Rosettes.
In this issue we welcome Bobbi Vandenbulcke as she signs on to steward the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce and encourage readers to cozy up next to a bright evening fire with Amy Chapman’s memoir of the Wight Family’s move to the Bethel Area. We give an update on Project Opportunity and discover Sparrowhawk Equine Partners — the big hearted partnership bringing the healing power of the horse to our community. Don’t forget to mark your calendar with the Chamber Events Listing — get out and enjoy!
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Envision a map of New Hampshire, New York, Maine and Vermont. Take away the state borders, erase those annoying northsouth interstate highways, fill in the topo lines and the forest canopy shading — then ponder the result from a slightly different perspective. There’s a huge green expanse — 26 million acres of forestland — running east from the Atlantic shoreline all the way over to the Adirondack Mountains. That is the Great North Woods. And no matter which section of those woods a person hails from, fellow citizens of the region will recognize them by the sensibilities common to all. We are not, after all, flatlanders.
Bobbi Vandenbulcke, the new Executive Director of the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce grew up in Vermont and spent a great deal of time in New Hampshire before marrying and moving to Salisbury, MA. For a time she was employed at the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce in Berlin, VT; then at the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce in New Hampshire, where she spent seventeen years. She wore all the hats in NH, absorbing how Chambers function: pulling people and organizations together to make sure the downtown and business communities thrive. Bobbi’s move to become a full time Bethel resident has been a long time coming and it’s happening at the perfect time.
Bob and Bobbi worked at Sunday River as a ski patroller and an ambassador respectively, while Bob’s son polished his on-snow skills as a student at Gould Academy. They rented various places — old farmhouses or camps, until finally finishing their Newry home, built from the foundation up over the course of a few years. Now, Bobbi’s investment in Bethel is about to pay dividends all around. Bob’s son attended Gould Academy and their grandkids
have grown up in Bethel, with one grandson, Bjorn Vandenbulcke attending Gould Academy currently.
By Laurie Ann Knowles
The Bethel Chamber is constantly evolving and Bobbi has signed on for full-time plus. She knows membership management, event planning and the importance of our local organizations such as Bethel Area Arts & Music and the various land trusts. Many Chamber members need help with workforce recruitment and Bobbi plans to throw support into events like the Future Business Leaders of America Business Expo taking place at Telstar on October 25th. There is a lot on her calendar already with the upcoming Harvestfest on September 21, and the 55th Annual Chamber Awards Celebration on November 1, which honors exceptional achievements in the community. And yes, nominations are now open and should be submitted soon on the Chamber website!
Promotingbusiness-to-business collaboration is Bobbi’s main focus. She plans to ramp up cooperation with referrals, active connection opportunities and business growth, offering assistance with human resources, economic forecasts and making contacts with state representatives. Western Hills Access TV will be offering two business spotlights per week through the Chamber. Driving new ways to enhance business promotion is back to the forefront as a Chamber priority.
The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1247, 8 Station Place • Bethel, ME 04217 • Tel: 207-824-2282 connect@bethelmaine.com • www.bethelmaine.com • www.facebook.com/bethelarea
As the new Executive Director of the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, I am excited to learn more about you and your business. A community is built on mutual support and collaboration between businesses and residents, and I am committed to fostering an environment where both can thrive.
The Bethel Area is a place where businesses and community members can come together to support one another. This spirit of cooperation is the cornerstone of local success.
As we look to the future, our goal is to strengthen these connections and ensure that the Bethel Area remains a dynamic and supportive place for both business and community growth. Here’s how we can work together to make this vision a reality:
1. Collaborative Events: By participating in and supporting local events, we can bring more visibility to our businesses, organizations and create a vibrant atmosphere that attracts visitors and residents alike.
2. Open Communication: Let’s keep the lines of communication open. Share your ideas, challenges, and successes with the Chamber so we can better support your needs and celebrate your achievements.
3. Community Involvement: Encourage your employees and customers to get involved in community activities. The stronger our community ties, the stronger our local economy will be.
4. Mutual Support: Support fellow Chamber members by shopping locally, recommending services, and working together on projects that benefit the entire community.
I am eager to collaborate with each of you to enhance our community’s prosperity and resilience. Together, we can continue to make the Bethel Area a place where businesses and residents not only coexist but thrive in harmony.
Thank you for your commitment and dedication to the Bethel Area Chamber and the local communities. Here’s to a future filled with growth and success for all.
Bobbi Vandenbulcke, Executive Director Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce
Please plan to attend these upcoming Business After Hours - always scheduled for the 3rd Wednesday of every month:
October 16 at The Elizabeth with the Bethel Citizen November 20 at The Eddy Middle School
By Meryl Kelly
Sixteen years ago Amy Wight Chapman began the slow work of writing her first book. The narrative, Just Like Glass , is not nonfiction or fiction, nor is it a memoir in the traditional sense – instead it is a kaleidoscope of perspectives, historical facts and memories — not necessarily drawn from personal experience, but from a deep sense of familial understanding. Chapman beautifully reconstructs a pivotal year in the life of the woman who raised her, a year she never lived through herself but that deeply influenced the person she would become.
The story is told mainly in the first person, through the voice of Amy’s mother, Ruth. It chronicles a momentous year from June 1958 to June 1959. The book begins with the sudden death of Amy’s father, a man she never knew. In her shock, Ruth packs her four children, aged 8 to 14, and their dog into the family station wagon and sticks to the summer plan. They leave their home in New Jersey and head to their beloved camp in Maine, beginning a year marked by grief, resilience and one unexpected addition.
For those familiar with Amy’s writing
through her blog or her weekly newspaper column, her signature style is unmistakable — heartwarming, poignant and laced with dry, New England humor. She dedicated herself to creating an authentic backdrop for this intimate story, conducting interviews with her older siblings and seamlessly weaving their perspectives into the narrative. She also incorporated passages from her grandfather’s meticulously kept journals, blending them with historical context, and even including accurate details about the weather. Yet, when it comes to portraying a parent — especially for Amy, who was raised primarily by her mother — is it truly fiction to fill in the blanks? After all,
no one knows a parent better than their children, who often become the living echoes of every word that’s been spoken to them. With all of this in mind Chapman finally decided on categorizing her novel as a “family memoir”.
The family theme transcends the writing, with Amy’s son Will Chapman, Director of the Bethel Historical Society, laying out the pages and publishing Just Like Glass with his mother and in turn the book sales will go to benefit the Historical Society programming.
So come join the party November 21st at 6pm at The Gem Theatre to celebrate Amy, the release of Just Like Glass , The Wight siblings and of course Ruth aka Gramma Wight.
1. Attach a copy of the brochure from the program you plan to attend.
giving Telstar students a leg up can continue this worthy assistance to any Telstar graduate who Additionally, current Telstar Middle and fund aspirational activities, i.e., continue their education beyond
experiences workshops
community, Project Opportunity has educational assistance awards to grants to Telstar Middle and
Project Opportunity, Inc. is a charitable 501(c) (3) organization founded in 1988 that is designed to support Telstar High/Middle School students in the pursuit of academic achievement. Their goal is to accelerate educational growth by supporting exceptional educational experiences beyond those offered at the high school/middle school level.
consider making a tax-deductible a difference in supporting generous support. Follow us on how your financial support is
OPPORTUNITY and sent to 04217
Funds are made available to any Telstar graduate who attends a post secondary program of some sort, including offerings from universities, colleges, community colleges, vocational programs and more. Current Telstar High/Middle School students may also receive funds for “aspirational” activities”, i.e., ventures the Board believes will inspire a student to continue his or her educational path after completing their Telstar curriculum. Students have used these grants to travel to foreign countries, to attend educational enrichment programs in and out of state, to participate in the Dirigo Boys and Girls State programs as delegates — as well as many similar inspiring opportunities. In the past, Project Opportunity has helped to fund the Telstar Freshmen Academy trip to Washington DC. This year Project Opportunity will award $38,000 to senior class members in educational assistance awards and $18,000 in grant awards to underclass students.
• Send Project Opportunity, along with a completed application, a letter telling them about yourself, your aspirations and how you expect this program to benefit your future. Applications are available at the High/Middle School Guidance Office.
2. Submit a brief written report upon completion of the program.
• Financial assistance will be granted for programs that develop leadership skills, and/or academic, artistic or vocational talent.
• Traditionally, not less than 50% of the cost of the program.
• Applicants must be High/Middle School students of or enrolled at Telstar Regional High/Middle School.
• The student must be accepted by a recognized educational, artistic, vocational or life experience program.
Board of Directors
Chair
Michele Varuolo Cole
Maine Energy Systems
Vice-Chair
John Eliot ‘89
Fall 2024
Dear Friends of Telstar:
Telstar High School Principal
Secretary
Marjorie Osgood ‘76 Community Member
Treasurer Claire Carver ‘76 Community Member
Lyndsey Smith Director of 4-H Programming
Leslie Otten
Founder
Charles Raymond Community Member
Joshua Mowery '00 Bethel Auto Sales
Jamie Miller '99
Telstar PTA
President Community Member
Theodore R. Davis
Executive Director
We need your help. Specifically, we need your help in giving Telstar students a leg up in their educational pursuits. With your generosity we can continue this worthy mission. Project Opportunity provides financial assistance to any Telstar graduate who attends a post-secondary education program. Additionally, current Telstar Middle and High School students may receive grant money to help fund aspirational activities, i.e., activities and programs that will inspire students to continue their education beyond Telstar. Project Opportunity provides funding for:
• Teacher-supported classroom enrichment experiences
• Student leadership conferences, retreats, and workshops
• Experiential learning opportunities
• Out-of-school enrichment programs
Over the last 36 years, due to support from our community, Project Opportunity has committed more than $750,000 in post-secondary educational assistance awards to graduating seniors and over $285,500 in aspirational grants to Telstar Middle and High School students.
On behalf of Project Opportunity, we ask that you consider making a tax-deductible contribution. Any contribution, no matter its size, makes a difference in supporting youth! We sincerely thank you in advance for your generous support. Follow us on Facebook at Telstar Project Opportunity for updates on how your financial support is used.
Donations may be made to PROJECT OPPORTUNITY and sent to PO Box 324, Bethel ME 04217
Sincerely,
Proj Op Board of Directors
by Meryl Kelly
The HeartMath Institute, a California based non profit, conducted a compelling study on the healing interaction between the electromagnetic fields of horses and humans. The research focused on the horse’s unique heart rhythm, known as a “coherent heart rate pattern”, which is associated with feelings of joy, happiness and low stress. This rhythm has a profound effect on humans: when we are near horses, they can help recalibrate our energy, making us feel calmer, more relaxed and joyful. The study suggests that interacting with horses can offer physical and emotional benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and heart rate, increasing beta-endorphins, and reducing feelings of anger, hostility, tension, anxiety and loneliness. This powerful healing effect was exactly
what leaders at Foundation House were seeking in 2020 when they acquired the 120acre Sparrowhawk Mountain Ranch at the end of Fleming Road in West Bethel, Maine. Based in Portland, The Foundation House is a JCAHO accredited Intensive Residential and Outpatient Addiction Treatment Program designed to offer residents diverse experiences that foster healthy, self-directed habits supporting a dignified, expansive life in sobriety. Since purchasing the property, groups of 15-20 men have visited from their
“ This partnership is a win-win-win for the addiction recovery program, Dawn and Tracey and the wider Bethel community.
urban homes every other weekend to enjoy the serenity of the great outdoors and to engage in activities such as paintball, hiking and skiing. For a time the neighbors kept their horses on site, granting the program participants an opportunity to interact with the horses. Those horses have since been moved to alternative stables, prompting Foundation House to seek out a new opportunity for continuing this cherished activity at the ranch. Enter local horse enthusiasts Tracey Wilkerson and Dawn Barclay who have allied with Foundation House to create Sparrowhawk Equine Partners.
This partnership is a win-win-win for the Foundation House’s addiction recovery program, Dawn and Tracey and for the wider Bethel community. Residents of Foundation House again have access to equine therapy, Dawn and Tracey can share their appreciation of the powerful horse/human connection all while the broader Bethel community can “connect with horses through riding lessons, horse experiences, and therapeutic sessions”. Tracey and Dawn, brought together by their love of horses, have been working diligently with their families and with
barn manager Hazel Colby to revitalize the property’s equine facilities. The 14 stall barn features a large attached indoor riding arena, wood fenced grass turn-out paddocks, heated indoor spaces for feed and equipment, and meandering wooded trails. Sparrowhawk Equine Partners offers full board for horses, with care that includes bedded stalls, blanket changes, and feedings morning, noon, afternoon and evening. They offer riding lessons for kids and adults, and experiences like “meet the horses” for those who might not want to ride.
As the trio envisions the future of this sanctuary, they are thoughtfully developing programming and defining its role within the community. With plans to attain 501(c) (3) non-profit status, Sparrowhawk Equine Partners aims to broaden access to equestrian experiences, especially for those who might not typically have access to such opportunities. They are working toward establishing relationships with local nonprofits in an effort to help more humans and horses connect. Their goal is to make this traditionally inaccessible experience attainable to a wider cross-section
of the community, as they promote the positive impact of physical closeness and emotional connection between horses and humans, particularly young people.
Another hallmark of the partnership’s healing mission is its commitment to rescuing horses, particularly mustangs. Dawn has a deep affection for these wild horses, and several gentled mustangs now reside at the facility, making their partnership with Foundation House even more appropriate. These horses, once reactive and defensive, have undergone a remarkable — surely painful — transformation into calm, cooperative companions. Their journey mirrors the emotional growth of individuals in addiction recovery. Both mustangs and people in recovery must learn to trust — others, themselves and the process of healing. This transformation requires time, patience and small but steady steps. Ultimately, both mustangs and individuals discover that life is more than mere survival; rather, it is a
thriving relationship with others in the search for peace, stability and connection in a chaotic world.
What Sparrowhawk Equine Partners is creating at the end of Fleming Road is, in essence, a massive, communal heartbeat — one that, much like the horses that call the stables home, radiates healing and offers an opportunity for all who visit to tap into a calmer, more relaxed and centered version of themselves.
If you are a licensed medical provider and interested in contributing to this life changing program Foundation House is always looking for more collaborators to strengthen their programming and plant deeper roots in the community. Please call (207) 791-2002 for more information.
If you would like to take classes, meet the horses, sponsor lessons for local kids or donate time or resources please reach out to Dawn Barclay. FMI: info@sparrowhawkequine.org
Delicious Italian food in a unique space. Woodfired, from-scratch pasta and pizza
11 Philbrook St, Intown Bethel
“Went here tonight for the first time & the food, service & drinks were lovely !! Servers were knowledgeable of food & wine. Food was classics & fresh ingredients. Definitely will be back !!”
“When visiting the restaurant you are met with a unique, cozy and welcoming atmosphere that you would expect from an Italian establishment. Wonderful service, a sense of family, and beautiful fresh food that is a rarity to find made by hand. If you visit the Bethel area, definitely take a detour to this location and stop in for top tier food and service.”
This is a quick and satisfying Fall dinner. Root vegetable season is upon us!
INGREDIENTS:
• 1/4 cup miso
• 1/4 cup sake
• 2T soy sauce
• 3T sugar
• 2T neutral oil or sesame oil
1. Marinate salmon filets while you prepare your root vegetable puree.
2. Cut root veg of your choice (carrots, parsnips, celeriac, Jerusalem artichokes) into 1” pieces and boil in salted water until tender. Leave a few chunks un-pureed for a textural addition. Puree root veg and season with salt and pepper while your salmon is roasting at 400°F.
3. Garnish with what have you: parsley, fennel fronds, carrot greens, parsnip greens
4. We will be serving variations of this wood-fired salmon and puree at Watershed this fall and winter, as well as other seafood offerings.
“12/10! Amazing food, kind people, great atmosphere. What a hidden gem!”
1. Take 1 large zucchini and grate it on a box grater or with the coarse grating disc on a food processor.
2. Sprinkle 1 T salt over grated zucchini and put in a colander to let the moisture drain from the zuke for an 30-60 mins. You can do this overnight and let drain in bowl in fridge.
3. Squeeze excess water from zucchini with two hands. Take a medium onion and cut into very fine crescent shape slices. Mix into zucchini.
4. Add a can of drained black beans and two ears worth of steamed corn kernels (or frozen)
5. Whisk 3 eggs with a fork and add to zuke, bean, onion, corn mixture. Season with pepper.
6. Add about 1 cup of flour and combine. Heat 3/4” canola oil in a cast iron pan to about 350F.
7. Form your fritter mixture into patties and fry in oil until golden brown. As each fritter is cooked, place on a cooling rack to cool if you’re going to freeze or serve later, or serve while piping hot. Top with green goddess dressing
DIRECTIONS:
1. Take 1 cup of clean mixed herbs, such as: parsley, tarragon, dill, basil.
2. Add 1 cup of full fat greek yogurt and 1 cup aioli or mayonnaise and 1T of lemon juice.
3. Puree with an immersion blender.
Take the extra effort and buy the Kabocha (aka as Sunshine Squash) from Carter’s Middle Intervale Farm on Intervale Road. It is exceptional as it is sweet and has a great texture. Get a big one, split it and scrape out the seeds and bake it in your oven at 375 F until tender. You can do this days ahead of making the lasagna rosettes.
INGREDIENTS:
• 1.5 lbs. ricotta
• 1 medium diced and sautéed onion
• 2t salt
• 1/2t nutmeg
• 3 oz by weight grated asiago, parmigiano, or parmesan cheese
• 1T fresh sautéed or 1.5t granulated garlic
1. Mix well and set aside. Get a box of dried lasagna noodles or you can buy fresh sfoglia (sheets of fresh pasta dough) from A Longer Table Homestead, 104 Skillings Rd in Bethel, or Greenwood Farmer’s Market, Fridays, 4-6, 270 Main St Rt. 26, Locke Mills, who carry Petrullo Farm lasagna sheets.
2. Boil the lasagna noodles and plunge them into cold water when they are al dente. Spread each noodle with the filling and roll. If you’re using full sheets, cut the rosettes about 2” thick. Place spiral side up in a baking pan.
3. Make a sauce using cream and some of the filling. Pour sauce over the rosettes and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 F until hot throughout.
4. Garnish with sautéed onion and sage leaves.
It was way back in October / November of 2016 when we first reported on Mountainess Handmade Self-Care Products. Mary Harrington’s soaps made from snow catch the attention of interested buyers in scents like balsam, pumpkin spice, maple leaf, apple cider, coffee, sandalwood, ginger maple, coconut, blueberry, and rose geranium. For over a decade now, Mary Harrington has been making self-care products to support the lifestyles of Western Maine folk and mountain life in general . . . many of whom are obsession with snow!
Mary is a 6th Generation Mainer raising her two 7th generation girls in the small Maine ski community of the Bethel area. She has a BFA from the Maine College of Art and Design in Graphic
by Laurie Ann Knowles
Mountainess Handmade
and Media Arts and grew up in the valley of Sunday River Ski resort where she developed a passion for mountain sports (and snow) and gardening that has been inspirational to her art, business and life. She finds unlimited joy in her passions and has a strong desire to share that through illustration, handcrafted products, teaching and mountain guiding. Mary is now branching into Mountainess Studio & Gardens. Depending upon the season, she features soaps and deodorants in summer and heads into soy candles and lip balm as temperature drop and winter approaches. As the flakes begin to fall, popular scents like elderberry + ginger, wintergreen, cooling mint, balsam fir and sunflower + honey scent living quarters and bodies. Lip balms are made with unfiltered Maine
beeswax which can come through with floral notes and healing comfort. Mountainess Handmades can be found throughout Bethel at the Good Food Store, Elements Art Gallery and True North Adventurewear as well as through Etsy. Mary will be opening up her front porch soon for holiday product sales. At the studio Mary manufactures product, teaches the making of
PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
• Bug Off Repellent
• Beeswax Lip Balms
• Candles for Gifts & Holidays
• Soaps made from Snow
• Organic Deodorants
• Ginger Maple Oatmeal Soaps
• Gift Sets
resin jewelry products, and focuses on the garden, growing herbs, botanicals and flowers.
In the summer you can find Mountainess Skin Care Products at the Bethel Farmer’s Market and see her during the fall and holidays at Maine Craft Weekend on October 6-7 on her porch, the Blue Mountain Crafts Festival at Sunday River on October 12-13, The Wares Fair in Bethel at the Crescent Park School offered by BAAM on Saturday November 30 from 9-3, and several juried shows like the Maine College of Art Holiday Sale at the Porteous Building in Portland on December 7-8. Mary puts together gift packs with soap, lip balm, deodorant and candles and can create a custom gift for you.
Mary and her partner Alex Graves share two daughters and have a dry cabin outside of Valdez, Alaska in Thompson Pass. When COVID hit in 2020, they concentrated on finishing off their cabin, insulated it and stayed for 10 weeks while things shut down. When in AK, Alex and Mary work with and around the snowpack with a heli-skiing business cutting and grooming trails and helping to manage the business and lodge, guiding guests into the great white outdoors.
FMI on Mountainess Handmade can be found a MuntainessMade.com for the Etsy store, see them on Facebook at Mountainess Skin Care Service and Visit the Porch at 39 Baker Road, Albany Township.
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Oct. 11 - 20: Gamblers Sale & Annual XC Ski Tent Sale Carter’s XC Ski Center. Join us October 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 from 10 – 4 for our annual sales event under the tent for deals on new ski and rental equipment packages, skate ski packages, season passes, and door prizes. cartersxcski.com, 207-824-3880
October 10-12: 34th Maine Mountains Jeep Jamboree. Our challenging trails, the beautiful New England fall setting, and the awesome trail guides are just a few of the reasons why this event is so popular. On Saturday at 9am, come see over 180 Jeeps parade through the town of Bethel. Information at jeepjamboreeusa.com/trip/maine-mountains, 530-333-4002
October 12-13: Fall Festival – Sunday River: Saturday’s legendary North American Wife Carrying Championship and Sunday’s New England Cornhole Championship are the center of the party featuring the Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Fair, live music, scenic chairlift rides, and activities for the whole family. www.sundayriver.com/events/fall-festival - sundayriver.com, 800-543-2754.
Oct.13: (always the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend) 25th Annual Waterford Fall Foliage Road Race Join us for a 5K road race and fitness walk or a 1 mile Fun Run. The action begins at 11:30am for the fun run and at 12noon for the 5K. Benefitting the Tony Waldeier Scholarship Fund. https://waterfordfall5k.com/ Contact: waterfordfall5k@gmail. com.
Oct. 25-26: 42nd Annual Bethel Outing Club Ski Sale Gould Academy Field House, 74 Church Street in Bethel--Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The BOC Ski & Snowboard Sale has provided a community service for 44 years by bringing new and used equipment from major ski/snowboard shops and local and visiting skiers/snowboarders to one location, with all proceeds benefiting youth outdoor programming that is organized/supported by the Bethel Outing Club. bethelouting.org, (207) 357-5295
Oct. 31: Halloween Trick or Treat on Broad Street 5pm – 7pm at the Library (207) 824-2520, and the Historical Society, (207) 824-2908
Nov. 1: 55th Awards Celebration & Annual Meeting The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce shows appreciation for the people who make the Bethel area so special. Enjoy a fun night of celebration with a cocktail reception, the awards ceremony, and a silent auction. https://business.bethelmaine.com/events/details/bethel-area-chamber-55th-annual-awards-celebration-annual-meeting-25508, 207-824-2282
Nov. 2: Craft Fair at Telstar 9am – 2pm 284 Walker’s Mills Road, Bethel, 207-824-2136 Supporting the Alumni Association.
EVERYDAY this WINTER!!! Carter’s XC Ski Center Free Community XC Ski Days for kids from SAD #17 and SAD #44 and RSU #10 and RSU #56 FREE trail passes for all students from these districts with rentals available at various rates. On March 10 we will have a family-friendly celebration on the last date. Scavenger hunt, food truck, fire pit, and Free entry to win prizes. 786 Intervale Road, Bethel 207-824-3880
Nov. 23: Annual Wobble and Gobble 5K Run/Walk Race – In-person OR Virtual We are excited to once again be offering a fun way to spend your Thanksgiving morning engaged with the community and supporting a local organization. 100 % of all race proceeds will go to
support the Bryant Pond 4-H Camp and Learning Center year-round programming and facility projects. This year’s racers will have the option of running virtually or in-person in the town of Bethel, Maine. Our in-person participants will gather at the Gem Theatre located at 48 Cross Street, Bethel. For our virtual participants, you will have the option of running anytime during the week of November 21-28. FMI: extension.umaine.edu/bryantpond/support/wobble-gobble-5k-race, 207-665-2068
Country Christmas in Bethel – Experience the Christmas Season in the postcard - perfect village of Bethel. Shop locally, meet Santa, enjoy the lights, take in a performance.
Nov. 30: BAAM Art Market Indoor location Crescent Park Elementary School, 19 Crescent Road, Bethel. 9am - 3pm. Start your holiday shopping on Small Business Saturday by supporting over 30 local artists at BAAM’s Winter Market. bethelareaartsandmusic.com, coodinator@ bethelareaartsandmusic.com
Nov. 23: Small Business Saturday – The Bethel Area is loaded with unique, locally-owned shopping opportunities – get out and show your support for them during the holiday season! Details at bethelmaine.com
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