Browse the community calendar below for a listing of coalition member events. Use the ‘Categories’ drop down menu to select an area of interest and the ‘Agenda’ drop down menu to select how you wish to view the calendar. You may also post an event or provide a feed from your organization’s calendar by selecting from the green menus below at right (your submission will be reviewed for suitability).
The Sanford Strong Coalition has merged with the Allied Public Health group.
Contact: Mesha Quinn.
Ongoing Events:
Due to Covid 19, these events are cancelled. Please stay tuned for updates!
- Nasson Bike Center is looking for volunteers! The Nasson Bike Center is a resource for local youth looking for a bike, fix a bike, needing some community service time, or wanting to learn some mechanical and problem solving skills. We are looking for volunteers to mentor our kids as they rebuild bikes making them safe and reliable. We are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 2 to 5:00 year round. There is no requirement that the volunteer participate a certain number of hours. It is helpful that they participate on a regular schedule. Read more.
- Wellness at Walmart: Daily @ 6:00 am – 8:00 am; Partners for Healthier Communities, Let’s Go!, Sanford YMCA, and Walmart have partnered to offer a space for the public to walk 7 days a week from 6:00 to 8:00 AM. All are welcome to join! Contact: Betsy Kelly.
- Sanford Community Adult Education has ongoing academic offerings that enable each adult to reach their academic and career goals thus improving stability and quality of life for the adult and the family.
Contact: Lisa Blanchette.
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Day October 2015 – February 2016
2015 Communities CARE DAY
What: A day of serving our communities by meeting some of the needs of those who are experiencing challenging times.
When: Monday, October 12, 2015 Columbus Day
Where: North Parish UCC Church, 895 Main St. Sanford
Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
A chance to win a $50 grocerycard!
To view the flyer Communities Care 2015
Understanding the Problem with Hope for the Future
You’re invited to join the York District Public Health Council, Opiates Task Force, and other partners for a panel discussion about the opiate problem in York County. Panelists will include health care professionals, addiction and prevention specialists, law enforcement officials, and members of the recovery community. We welcome all to this event, Join us after the panel to discuss what we can do as a community to address these issues. We hope to see you there! Contact: Nichole Ivey.
50 Local Restaurant has graciously joined the Sanford Backpack Program in raising money to feed the children of our town. They will be donating 10% of their total sales that evening to us!
Please show your support to this amazing program and to the amazing staff of 50 Local in Kennebunk! We look forward to seeing your smiling faces as you enjoy one of the best meals you’ve had in the area and knowing you are helping a child in need. See you there! Bring your friends! Make reservations by calling: (207) 985-0850
ACE (Active Community Environment) Team is a local group that envisions a community where residents and visitors can walk or bike across town safely and comfortably. Their mission is to foster a community environment in Sanford that is safe and inviting for people of all ages to enjoy active lifestyles. ACE Team meetings are open for any local resident or organization that wants to be involved in advocating and promoting bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly policies, programs, and infrastructure. Join the next meeting!
FMI: Email ACE Team Chairman Lee Burnett
Meet the Candidates!
On October 22nd candidates running for the State Legislature, Sanford City Council and School Committee will participate in a public forum and asked where they stand on issues important to the voters of Sanford. Please suggest topics that you would like to see covered during the event. A committee will then choose the most commonly suggested topics and develop questions to ask the candidates based on these topics.
You’re Invited to a Grand Opening Celebration!
Please join us Sunday, October 25th at 4:30 PM as we celebrate the grand opening of our new church building with a brief ceremony and open house.
A variety of delicious hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
Children Welcome–Casual Dress
RSVP (helpful but not required) by text: 207-423-3342 OR by email: evergreencov@live.com
Also, please join us for special “Grand Opening” Sunday services at 10 AM on November 1,8, and/or 15.
Evergreen Covenant Church; 1861 Main St. in Sanford
Join us for a fun night!
Featuring George Hamm and with Steve Caouette
100% of the proceeds go directly to charity!
ACE (Active Community Environment) Team is a local group that envisions a community where residents and visitors can walk or bike across town safely and comfortably. Their mission is to foster a community environment in Sanford that is safe and inviting for people of all ages to enjoy active lifestyles. ACE Team meetings are open for any local resident or organization that wants to be involved in advocating and promoting bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly policies, programs, and infrastructure. Join the next meeting!
FMI: Email ACE Team Chairman Lee Burnett
ACE (Active Community Environment) Team is a local group that envisions a community where residents and visitors can walk or bike across town safely and comfortably. Their mission is to foster a community environment in Sanford that is safe and inviting for people of all ages to enjoy active lifestyles. ACE Team meetings are open for any local resident or organization that wants to be involved in advocating and promoting bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly policies, programs, and infrastructure. Join the next meeting!
FMI: Email ACE Team Chairman Lee Burnett
Sanford Backpack Program 2016 Chocolate Benefit !
This Chocolate Extravaganza rivals any dessert event you’ve experienced in New England! You can expect desserts like classic Maine Whoopie Pies and chocolate dipped candied treats to more exotic candies or chocolate covered foods. Some items are all chocolate while others have just a hint of it. Attendees get to vote on Chocolatiers that have the best presentation, best overall tasting chocolate, and the most creative use of chocolate… and with this being the third annual Chocolate Benefit – competition is fierce! We expect that our returning and new Chocolatiers will be pulling out all the stops this year to try to win one of our prestigious event awards.
Above & Beyond Catering provides a cash bar which of course includes a special chocolate drink for the night.
If decadent chocolate isn’t enough for you – we will also have live music, fun raffles, silent and live auctions, and a wine raffle!
Last year’s popular raffle items included: A “Doggie Treat Basket” inside a dog bed with flea and tick medicine, biscuits, a collar and fun dog toys, A “Winter Day Basket” filled with cozy blankets, movies, treats and slippers, and a “Movie basket” with a DVD player, movies and popcorn! Our Silent auction included sterling silver jewelry, Ogunquit Playhouse tickets, and one of a kind artwork. Our wine raffle gave every participant a bottle of wine while the grand winner got a bottle of Dom Perignon. We are hard at working making sure that this year is even better than last year and already have DISNEY TICKETS and a WEEK GETAWAY on this year’s live auction list.
You may purchase your tickets online:
Thank you for joining us at this event and helping us fight youth hunger!
The Sanford Backpack Program is an initiative of Strategies for a Stronger Sanford and works in partnership with the Sanford School District.
NOTE: If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 206-2294 or backpacks@strongersanford.org
General Admission Tickets $20/each; Reserved Table for Eight $160 (for eight tickets)