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Dec. 14: Mixer at the Portland Museum of Art

Feb 22, 2012 @ 1:55pm   Buy Local Mixers, Events, News & Events

Tuesday: Mixer at Dobra Tea

Feb 22, 2012 @ 1:55pm   Buy Local Mixers, Events

Portland Buy Local is proud to have our mixers sponsored by Sebago Brewing Company, with four brewpubs in Southern Maine and high quality, craft beers that tempt and arouse the palates of New England’s beer lovers. Sebago Brewing Company uses all American malt, hops and crisp water from Sebago Lake and is a proud sustaining member of Portland Buy Local.

September 21: Member Mixer at DiMillo’s on the Water

Sep 21, 2011 @ 5:30pm   Buy Local Mixers, Events

Mark your calendars for the September Buy Local Member Mixer taking place Wednesday, September 21st at DiMillo’s on the Water, a Portland institution!  Open since 1965, DiMillo’s offers great views of Portland’s Harbor and one of Portland’s top happy hours.

When: Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Where:  DiMillo’s on the Water, 25 Long Wharf
Time: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Buy Local Member Mixers are informal networking and social events for members, friends, and anyone who would like to know more about Portland Buy Local. Come unwind and celebrate with other indie biz enthusiasts, plus get updates on the latest happenings in the Buy Local scene.

Portland Buy Local is proud to have our mixers sponsored by Sebago Brewing Company, with four brewpubs in Southern Maine and high quality, craft beers that tempt and arouse the palates of New England’s beer lovers. Sebago Brewing Company uses all American malt, hops and crisp water from Sebago Lake and is a proud sustaining member of Portland Buy Local.  

June 22: Mixer at Lucid Stage

Jun 22, 2011 @ 5:30pm   Buy Local Mixers, Events

Mark your calendars for the June Buy Local Member Mixer taking place Wednesday, June 22nd at Lucid Stage, a non-profit arts organization.  Lucid Stage provides performance and rehearsal space for artists of various genres, as well as space for classes and community events, educational programs, and visual art.

When: Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Where:  Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Boulevard (map)
Time: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Buy Local Member Mixers are informal networking and social events for members, friends, and anyone who would like to know more about Portland Buy Local. Come unwind and celebrate with other indie biz enthusiasts, plus get updates on the latest happenings in the Buy Local scene.

All of our 2010/2011 mixers are sponsored by Sebago Brewing Company, with four brewpubs in Southern Maine and high quality, craft beers that tempt and arouse the palates of New England’s beer lovers. Sebago Brewing Company uses all American malt, hops and crisp water from Sebago Lake and is a proud sustaining member of Portland Buy Local.

May 25: Mixer at Apothecary By Design

May 25, 2011 @ 6:00pm   Buy Local Mixers, Events

If you are not yet using an independent pharmacy, now may be the time to switch. According to a new Consumer Reports survey, independent pharmacies provide better service, make fewer errors, are more likely to have medications in stock, and fill prescriptions faster than their chain competitors.

Portland is home to one independent pharmacy: Apothecary by Design, which will be hosting a Buy Local Mixer on Wednesday, May 25th.

This is a great opportunity to check out this unique business, while enjoying refreshments and mingling with other Buy Local enthusiasts. We hope to see you there!

When: Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Where: Apothecary by Design, 84 Marginal Way (map)
Time: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

About our host: Apothecary by Design offers expert pharmacy care & nutritional support. Specific services include retail pharmacy, compounding pharmacy, specialty pharmacy services & coffee shop. We also offer a full line of high quality vitamins, supplements & more.

Buy Local Member Mixers are informal networking and social events for members, friends, and anyone who would like to know more about Portland Buy Local. Come unwind and celebrate with other indie biz enthusiasts, plus get updates on the latest happenings in the Buy Local scene.

All of our 2010/2011 mixers are sponsored by Sebago Brewing Company, with four brewpubs in Southern Maine and high quality, craft beers that tempt and arouse the palates of New England’s beer lovers. Sebago Brewing Company uses all American malt, hops and crisp water from Sebago Lake and is a proud sustaining member of Portland Buy Local.

Next Buy Local Mixer: June 22nd at Lucid Stage

Upcoming Buy Local Mixers

Feb 22, 2012 @ 1:55pm   Buy Local Mixers, Events

Thanks to Zwickerhill Photography for letting us use this photo from the March Mixer at the Wild Iris Inn.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Buy Local mixers:
May 25, 2011 — Apothecary by Design
June 22, 2011 — Lucid Stage

Buy Local Member Mixers are informal networking and social events for members, friends, and anyone who would like to know more about Portland Buy Local. Come unwind and celebrate with other indie biz enthusiasts, plus get updates on the latest happenings in the Buy Local scene.

All of our 2010/2011 mixers are sponsored by Sebago Brewing Company, with four brewpubs in Southern Maine and high quality, craft beers that tempt and arouse the palates of New England’s beer lovers. Sebago Brewing Company uses all American malt, hops and crisp water from Sebago Lake and is a proud sustaining member of Portland Buy Local.

March 23, 2011: Buy Local Mixer @ Wild Iris Inn

Mar 23, 2011 @ 5:30pm   Buy Local Mixers

Please join us for the March Buy Local Mixer, hosted by the Wild Iris Inn and sponsored by Sebago Brewing.

When: Wednesday, March 23, 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Where: Wild Iris Inn, 273 State Street

Built in 1894, the Wild Iris Inn is an eco-friendly, Maine bed and breakfast that would be the perfect place for visiting friends and relatives this summer vacation season. This beautifully restored Victorian-style house retains many of its original features, along with all of its New England charm and has been operating as a bed and breakfast for the past twelve years.

Buy Local Member Mixers are informal networking and social events for members, friends, and anyone who would like to know more about Portland Buy Local. Come unwind and celebrate with other indie biz enthusiasts, plus get updates on the latest happenings in the Buy Local scene.

All of our 2010/2011 mixers are sponsored by Sebago Brewing Company, with four brewpubs in Southern Maine and high quality, craft beers that tempt and arouse the palates of New England’s beer lovers. Sebago Brewing Company uses all American malt, hops and crisp water from Sebago Lake and is a proud sustaining member of Portland Buy Local.

Future mixers:
April 21, 2011 — Maine Coast Kitchen Design
May 25, 2011 — Apothecary by Design
June 22, 2011 — Lucid Stage

Dec. 14, 2010: Join us for a Mixer at the Body Architect

Dec 14, 2010 @ 5:30pm   Buy Local Mixers, Events

Get in the holiday spirit with our December mixer hosted by The Body Architect. The Body Architect is a supportive space- whether you wish to lose weight, improve muscle tone, or train like an athlete – where you can realize your fitness goals, re-balance, and re-energize your body. It’s more than a gym; it’s a way of life.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 14th, 5:30-8:00pm
Where: 34 Romasco Lane (In the former Nissen building on Washington Avenue – entrance is at the back of the building on Romasco Lane.)

Buy Local Member Mixers are informal networking and social events for members, friends, and anyone who would like to know more about Portland Buy Local. Come unwind and celebrate with other indie biz enthusiasts, plus get updates on the latest happenings in the Buy Local scene.

All of our 2010/2011 mixers are sponsored by Sebago Brewing Company, with four brewpubs in Southern Maine and high quality, craft beers that tempt and arouse the palates of New England’s beer lovers. Sebago Brewing Company uses all American malt, hops and crisp water from Sebago Lake and is a proud sustaining member of Portland Buy Local.

Nov. 18, 2010: Mixer at Local Sprouts

Nov 18, 2010 @ 5:30pm   Buy Local Mixers

Please join us for the November Buy Local Member Mixer hosted by Local Sprouts Cafe!

About our host: Local Sprouts Cafe is a community gathering place that offers delicious local food at affordable prices in a comfortable environment. Local Sprouts Cafe is home to the Bomb Diggity bakery, which makes treats for all eaters and support the Bomb Diggity Baking and Arts program for adults with intellectual disabilities. Local Sprouts Cafe is Portland’s first Community Supported Cafe, where people can become members of the cafe through putting down money up front that gives them a credit to purchase food at the cafe. Local Sprouts Cafe is also open to the general public to come in and eat delicious local food.

When: Thursday, November 18, 2010, 5:30 p. m.-8:00 p. m.
Where: Local Sprouts Cafe, 649 Congress St.

Buy Local Member Mixers are informal networking and social events for members, friends, and anyone who would like to know more about Portland Buy Local. Come unwind and celebrate with other indie biz enthusiasts, plus get updates on the latest happenings in the Buy Local scene.

All of our 2010/2011 mixers are sponsored by Sebago Brewing Company, with four brewpubs in Southern Maine and high quality, craft beers that tempt and arouse the palates of New England’s beer lovers. Sebago Brewing Company uses all American malt, hops and crisp water from Sebago Lake and is a proud sustaining member of Portland Buy Local.

Oct. 28, 2010: Mini Art Walk at State Theater Galleries

Oct 28, 2010 @ 5:30pm   Buy Local Mixers

Please join us for the October Buy Local Member Mixer hosted by the State Theater Neighborhood Galleries. Enjoy a mini-Art Walk as you visit 5 galleries throughout the evening – Two Paths Gallery (613A Congress St.); the Holly Ready Gallery (609 Congress); Fore River Gallery (613 Congress); 9 Hands Gallery (615A Congress) and Daunis Fine Handmade Jewelry (616 Congress).

And that’s not all… Local 188 will be providing dessert, plus there will be a tour of the newly renovated State Theater at 6:45.

When: Thursday, October 28, 2010
Where: Two Paths Gallery, 613A Congress St.
Time: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (State Theater tour at 6:45)

Buy Local Member Mixers are informal networking and social events for members, friends, and anyone who would like to know more about Portland Buy Local. Come unwind and celebrate with other indie biz enthusiasts, plus get updates on the latest happenings in the Buy Local scene.

All of our 2010/2011 mixers are sponsored by Sebago Brewing Company, with four brewpubs in Southern Maine and high quality, craft beers that tempt and arouse the palates of New England’s beer lovers. Sebago Brewing Company uses all American malt, hops and crisp water from Sebago Lake and is a proud sustaining member of Portland Buy Local.

Sept. 15, 2010: Join us for a Casco Bay Sailing Mixer

Sep 15, 2010 @ 9:00am   Buy Local Mixers

Please join us for the next Buy Local Member Mixer hosted by Maine Sailing Adventures for an evening sail through Casco Bay!

When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Where: Maine State Pier
Cost: $15 per person

In order to attend this mixer, please visit www.MaineSailingAdventures.net and make your reservation online for the 5-7 p.m. Sunset Sail.  Please make sure to mention “Portland Buy Local” under the comments space when you make your reservation.  You will then receive an emailed confirmation and detailed directions to the Maine State Pier.

Buy Local Member Mixers are informal networking and social events for members, friends, and anyone who would like to know more about Portland Buy Local. Come unwind and celebrate with other indie biz enthusiasts, plus get updates on the latest happenings in the Buy Local scene.

All of our 2009/2010 mixers are sponsored by Sebago Brewing Company, which brews in small, 20-barrel batches and is a proud sustaining member of Portland Buy Local.

April 21, 2010: Mixer at Zero Station

Apr 21, 2010 @ 5:30pm   Buy Local Mixers

Our next Buy Local member mixer will be at Zero Station on Wednesday, April 21st, from 5:30-8:00pm. Hope to see you there!

Zero Station is one part gallery and one part custom framing and digital printing shop. During the mixer, the gallery will have a fascinating new exhibit up called “Seeing Portland 1970-1984: Photographs of a Pre-Technological, Pre-Gentrified Place.”

Buy Local Member Mixers are informal networking and social events. Come unwind and celebrate with other Buy Local members and indie biz enthusiasts, plus get updates on the latest happenings in the Buy Local scene.

All of our 2009/2010 mixers are sponsored by Sebago Brewing Company, which brews in small, 20-barrel batches, using the freshest ingredients available and the clear water of Sebago Lake. Sebago Brewing Company is a proud sustaining member of Portland Buy Local.