by maineseacoast | May 31, 2018 | Maine Seacoast Mission, News
The goal of the Maine Academy of Modern Music is to provide students with the “thrill of making contemporary music.”
Portland music school to add downtown location
By Kate Irish Collins on May 29, 2018
PORTLAND — The Maine Academy of Modern Music, which has grown rapidly and now serves more than 1,600 students statewide, has decided it’s time to open a second location.
“I started MAMM in 2007 with just a dozen or so students (and we’re) now serving over 1,600,” [MAMM executive director Jeff Shaw] said. “The community support that we have seen over the years is absolutely amazing.”
“MAMM is offering to do for garage bands what Little League did for sandlot ball. It’s structured, safe, well organized and led by local adults and educators who want to help kids build their skills and share with them the thrill of accomplishing goals as a team. It’s (also) fun and educational,” Shaw said.
“Another reason for our success is that more and more public school music programs are being cut, so families are looking elsewhere for quality music instruction. As those programs fold, the need for organizations like MAMM become more and more important to our local communities.”
The academy also benefits from partnerships with the Portland Public Schools, the Maine Seacoast Mission, the Preble Street Teen Center “and other organizations serving at-risk youth.” Full story
by maineseacoast | May 30, 2018 | DETOP, Downeast Campus, Events, Maine Seacoast Mission
Please join us, Sunday, June 3, for our Downeast Table of Plenty (DETOP).
Would you like to host a DETOP meal? Thank you. Please go to the calendar website (SignUp), and schedule your Sunday, or email Wendy Harrington.
CHERRYFIELD, ME — Each Sunday afternoon, 3:30-5:00 pm, at the Mission’s Downeast Table of Plenty, everyone is welcome to share satisfying, home-cooked meals.
People age two to ninety, from every segment of the community attend. Music, conversation, and laughter preside. Hunger and loneliness are nowhere in sight.
The Table of Plenty takes place in the EdGE building on our Downeast Campus every Sunday, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Meals are provided by volunteers.
If you would like to host a meal, please go to the calendar website Sign Up and schedule your Sunday or email Wendy Harrington.
by maineseacoast | May 30, 2018 | Downeast Campus, Events, Joan's Coffee House, Maine Seacoast Mission
Joan’s Coffee House, Downeast Campus, Friday, June 1
Every Friday morning, 9:30 – 11:30, our Downeast Campus in Cherryfield, ME opens its doors to anyone wanting to enjoy coffee, goodies, and a chance to visit neighbors. Learn More
by maineseacoast | May 23, 2018 | DETOP, Downeast Campus, Events, Maine Seacoast Mission
Please join us, Sunday, May 27, for our Downeast Table of Plenty (DETOP).
Would you like to host a DETOP meal? Thank you. Please go to the calendar website (SignUp), and schedule your Sunday, or email Wendy Harrington.
CHERRYFIELD, ME — Each Sunday afternoon, 3:30-5:00 pm, at the Mission’s Downeast Table of Plenty, everyone is welcome to share satisfying, home-cooked meals.
People age two to ninety, from every segment of the community attend. Music, conversation, and laughter preside. Hunger and loneliness are nowhere in sight.
The Table of Plenty takes place in the EdGE building on our Downeast Campus every Sunday, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Meals are provided by volunteers.
If you would like to host a meal, please go to the calendar website Sign Up and schedule your Sunday or email Wendy Harrington.
by maineseacoast | May 23, 2018 | Downeast Campus, Events, Joan's Coffee House, Maine Seacoast Mission
Joan’s Coffee House, Downeast Campus, Friday, May 25
Every Friday morning, 9:30 – 11:30, our Downeast Campus in Cherryfield, ME opens its doors to anyone wanting to enjoy coffee, goodies, and a chance to visit neighbors. Learn More