Yellow Tulip Project closed out 2024 with a Hope for the Holidays social that raised $23,000 to fund Portland area hope gardens, hope day celebrations and in-school arts and nature-based programs focused on youth mental health advocacy. The Dec. 13 event at the Salt Yard in the Canopy Waterfront hotel downtown attracted more than 150 […]
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Society Notebook: Portland Ovations’ POP funds arts experiences for thousands of Maine students
Portland Ovations hit the right note in moving its annual fundraiser called POP (Portland Ovations Presents) to a larger venue and a new season. The 300-person event Dec. 12 at Ocean Gateway sold out nearly 10 days in advance. Inspired by its name, the evening featured “pop-up” performances and culinary delights celebrating creativity, community and […]
Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute celebrates a decade of empowerment
The Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute celebrated its 10th anniversary with a 500-person luncheon and an uplifting speakers program Dec. 11 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. Since former U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe founded the Institute at the conclusion of her political career, more than 1,000 high school girls have entered the […]
Society Notebook: A colorful affair to celebrate Equality Community Center
The collaborative space in Portland held its first holiday party at Maine Studio Works.
Art of Belonging boosts Port Resources’ inclusive mission
Art of Belonging is a fundraiser so fully aligned with Port Resources’ mission of inclusiveness that raising money is just icing on the cake. The first week of December, Port Resources—a nonprofit that serves adults with development disabilities, autism and behavioral health challenges—hosted its second annual art show showcasing the work of its clients and […]
Society Notebook: Making wishes come true for Maine kids
Make-A-Wish fundraiser will ensure that about 30 Maine kids with critical illnesses will have their wishes come true.
Society Notebook: A Miami Vice party for Cape’s ice rink
The event raised money for a planned four-season arena.
Society Notebook: Construction industry leaders named Maine business hall of famers
A dinner honoring Ellen Belknap and Peter ‘Andi’ Vigue raised about $300,000 for Junior Achievement of Maine.
Society Notebook: Maine’s diverse family-owned businesses celebrate common values
The Institute for Family Owned Business celebrated its 30th anniversary with an awards ceremony.
Society Notebook: Best Buddies celebrates its special friendships
The nonprofit, with chapters all over the state, connects people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.