- Paper Snowflake & Ornament Making @ Argenta BrewingArgenta, Portland , ME
Let's get in a festive spirit with some holiday paper crafts. We can make paper snowflakes, origami ornaments, and other paper crafts. Bring your own scissors if you have some (I'll have a few pairs). I'll bring paper, but if others have some to share that's appreciated too. I'll have some reference instructions printed out and can provide a tutorial, so this event is non-crafter friendly.
Argenta has its menu online which includes mostly lagers, a few nonalcoholic drinks, and some food. Popcorn is free! If you need a more substantial food, feel free to carry-in something else. Wilson County BBQ is just a couple doors down.
Getting there: Argenta is located in the Bayside neighborhood. There is free hourly street parking in the neighborhood but you might have to park a couple blocks away. Hourly parking limits don't apply after 6pm. Portland is overall a very safe city, but I've gotten feedback that not everyone feels safe walking in this neighborhood alone. Just keep this in mind whether you decide to walk, drive, or take public transit.
I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
- Trivia (Jay's Version) @ East EnderEast Ender, Portland, ME
We're going to trivia at East Ender! Meet us there at 5:30pm to hang out and get settled in before trivia starts at 6pm. East Ender is a small place so we'll have two teams of 4 people each! I will reserve the teams' tables, so please update your RSVP if/when your plans change. Normally I play with you, but this week I'll be subbing for Personality Hire Trivia and will be asking the questions. Personality Hire Trivia usually announce some of the category themes on instagram a day ahead of time if you follow them there.
East Ender has a full food and drink menu here. Feel free to hang out after trivia for karaoke that starts around 8:15pm!
I'll post updates in the comments, so keep an eye out for those notifications. This is an indoor venue. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
- Full Moon Hike @ Pineland FarmsPineland Farms Outdoor & Fitness Center, New Gloucester, ME
Join us for a full moon hike at Pineland Farm during December's "Hail Moon." This is a ticketed, guided, all-ages (kids welcome) hike hosted by Pineland Farm so please read their guidelines and requirements on their website before getting a ticket. Participants must be able to hike over various terrain for 3 miles within the time frame.
Tickets are $10 here - Make sure you're getting a ticket for Dec 15th.
Required Gear: Closed toe athletic shoes/boots, comfortable & breathable hiking clothes, dress for the cold weather, water bottle and small snack. Head lamp or flashlight.
Pineland's Description: Bring some friends or family and come join us for a full moon hike. We will be hiking from the Pineland Farms Outdoor Center. Enjoy a lit firepit and great views of the Full Moon and the surrounding stars. During this outing you will be learning how to read our trail maps and locate where you are on the trails, how to prep for hiking adventures, proper hiking attire, responsible leave no trace principals, hiking etiquette, wildlife / insect protection, and much more!
Meeting Spot: Pineland Farms Outdoor Center- 25 Campus Dr. New Gloucester, ME
This event is outdoors and weather permitting. Pineland Farms only cancels if there is thunder or lightning. I will cancel if there is snow/ice or other conditions that make travel hazardous.
I'll post updates in the comments, and will DM attendees with updates so please keep an eye on your notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
- New Folks Board Games @ Another RoundAnother Round, Portland, ME
This event is specifically for folks new to meetup or Portland. If you’ve been to less than 3 Portland Millennials meetups before and/or have moved to Maine within the last year, this is for you!
Meet us at Another Round at 6pm to play some board games! Another Round is a board game cafe/bar so they have a huge game library for us to use, but you're welcome to bring a game too. It is $3/person/hour of play and we'll be paying separately as individuals. Check out their full drink and snack menu here.
Getting there: Another Round is in the middle of downtown Portland. There isn't a parking lot, but you can find parallel parking if you don't mind walking 2-3 blocks. After 6pm, street parking is free and green hour limit signs don't apply.
I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
- Mindful Fitness Class @ Freedom's Edge CiderFreedom's Edge Cider, Portland, ME
Join us for a fitness class with mov(e)volve at Freedom's Edge Cider! Description below or full description and tickets ($20) here. The class starts at 11am.
This class is 60-minute, all-levels, movement class followed by an included beverage of choice from Freedom's Edge (they have nonalcoholic and mocktail options besides cider). It is a music driven fusion class, performed with a yoga/exercise mat, that combines cardio dance, strength, dynamic stretching (i.e., yoga postures) and breathwork. Bring an exercise mat and water.
Mov(e)volve's mission: "To foster a loving and truly inclusive space where individuals can embark on a journey of loving self-discovery and evolution. Here "evolved" means embracing growth without comparison or judgment. It's not about being better than anyone else. It's about becoming ever-evolving versions of ourselves."
Finding us: I'll post a comment on the event when I arrive, so check back here.
This is an indoor event. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
- S’more Night @ Congress Square ParkCongress Square Park, Portland, ME
Congress Square Park is hosting s’mores night! Let’s cozy up around a fire pit and grab free s’mores fixins. A suggested donation of $5+ to Congress Square Park is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
Dress extra warm! This event is outdoors and weather permitting.
I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
Transportation: Congress Square Park is centrally located on the peninsula so taking the bus is an option. If you are driving in, street parking is pay-to-park and free after 6pm. Free St is probably a good place to find a spot on the street. If you don’t want to parallel park and don’t mind paying, there’s a garage just down the block on 181 High St.