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The Alex Tanous Foundation
Formed in 1990, the Alex Tanous Foundation seeks to conduct rigorous scientific research in areas related to physical and spiritual development, including, but not limited to, the development of creativity, creativity and healing, and the teaching of creativity. The foundation serves as a forum for the presentation and discussion of anomalies.

Dr. Alex Tanous, a noted Maine psychic and parapsychologist devoted his entire life to healing, research of anomalies, writing, lecturing, and love for his fellow man.

Alex Tanous had many dreams and hopes for his wondrous work and research to be carried on through the Foundation. His students, associates, friends and the world kept his wishes.

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From a prophetic childhood to his position today as one of this country's most articulate and provocative psychics, this thoughtful autobiography is crammed with documented evidence of firsthand corroboration as well as scientific verification.Rarely has a psychic ability been used in so many ways: clairvoyance, helping the police solve crimes, psychic diagnosis and healing, strange relationships to light (auras, blackout of light bulbs, the blacking our of an entire town, image projections project light balls into his hands), telepathic communication, contacts with ghosts and spirits.

How to Order:
Write or call us at Alex Tanous Foundation for Scienticif Research, PO Box 3818, Portland, ME, 04104-3818, 207-773-8328, or send us an email at alice@alextanous.org

Please visit our online store for more books, dvd's, cd's and videos on Dr. Tanous's work.

 

The American Lung Association
The American Lung Association of Maine is the oldest non-profit health organization in Maine.  Since 1911, the Lung Association has worked diligently to improve lung health and air quality for all Maine people.  Our mission is to lead the nation in lung health education and lung disease prevention.

Our oldest fundraising event is the Golf Privilege Card program.  For more than 25 years, the Golf Card has promoted the game of golf in Maine, while raising funds for important research, prevention and education.

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The Golf Card makes a perfect gift for every  golfer on your list, from beginners to pros. Order now and save $10!  For a limited time, our Holiday Special price of $60.   To receive your limited time savings use promotional code GGB at time of purchase.

Take it along with you on vacation, play Maine, New Hampshire or Canadian Maritime courses!  Improve your swing at the various driving ranges and indoor courses, all at substantially discounted or free green fees.

Participating courses and benefits:

• Tee-off at the Samoset for $50, cart included!
• Play Poland Springs for $20!
• Hit a “hole-in-one” at Herman Meadows $12!
• Birdie at the Bethel Inn for $40 with cart!
• Play FREE at several courses across the state!

How To order:
Online, by phone at 1-888-241-6566, by email: golf@lungme.org or stop by our office at 122 State Street in Augusta.

 

Birth Roots
Birth Roots is a birth and parenting resources nonprofit devoted to connecting families with services and resources that enhance and enrich the pregnancy, birth and parenting experience. Birth Roots offers unique childbirth and parenting classes, resource referrals, new parents drop-in groups, New Native baby carriers and a lending library.

With information and support, families are able to make important decisions about the birthing resources that will respond to their emotional and physical needs, ultimately creating more healthy and solid family foundations within our community.

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The New Native Baby Carrier $50 - There is nothing sweeter than holding your baby near. Not only does it feel good but it is necessary for healthy newborn development. Baby slings make it so easy! The New Native is popular for those finding conventional carriers too bulky, and looking for a carrier that can easily be stowed away. It can be worn with the baby in front, side or back. 100% organic cotton with no buckles, padding or metal rings.

The Birth Roots Family Pack $250 - Birth Roots offers a unique childbirth education program that not only prepares families for the physical experience of labor and birth but for the transformation of parenthood. Give the gift of knowledge, community and connection to yourself or a friend. The package include a five session series of Birthing From Within or HypnoBirthing plus three postpartum preparation classes; Breastfeeding-The Whole Picture, Postpartum-The Fourth Trimester and Parenting in the First Year.

How To Order:
Purchases can be made online at www.ourbirthroots.org, in person at Birth Roots, 131 Spring St, Portland, ME 04101. 207-77-BIRTH (772-4784), or by email at info@ourbirthroots.org.

The Center for Grieving Children
The Center for Grieving Children provides loving support to children, teens and families, and the community through peer support, outreach and education. We honor and encourage the safe expression of grief and loss. We provide a loving community to foster the discovery and development of each child's own resiliency and emotional well-being.

Based in Portland , the Center for Grieving Children serves almost 5,000 children and families each year through the following programs: Bereavement Peer Support, Tender Living Care, Multicultural Peer Support, Community Outreach and Education, and our Professional Training Program.

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The Center for Grieving Children offers a limited edition series of 6 high-quality, full color note cards featuring 6 quilt square designs created by Center families. Sets are available at 6 for $10 or 12 for $20

How to Order:
To order one or more sets please contact Diane Kimball by phone (207) 775-5216 or email Diane@cgcmaine.org or via our website at www.cgcmaine.org

Coastal Mountains Land Trust
The mission of Coastal Mountains Land Trust is to permanently conserve land to benefit the natural and human communities of western Penobscot Bay. Since 1986, we have protected almost 5,900 acres of land in that region for its wildlife habitat, forest, farm, and water resources, scenic beauty, and public recreation opportunities.

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To Save a River--large-format, hardcover book documenting the history and preservation of the Ducktrap River. $50.

"Bald and Ragged Mountains from Beech Hill Preserve," 11 x 14-inch matted iris giclee print of an image donated to the Land Trust's Bald and Ragged Mountains Campaign by watercolor artist Suzette Macdonald Lebenzon. $50.

How to Order:
Please contact Kristen Lindquist at the Land Trust at 236-7091or by email at kristenl@coastalmountains.org.

 

Ferry Beach Ecology School
Since 1998, Ferry Beach Ecology School (FBES) has brought quality ecology education programs to thousands of children and adults throughout New England . In everything we do - week-long programs on our campus, outreach and trainings at schools, publishing curriculums and field guides - we accentuate the magic, mystery and wonder of nature so that students can better understand and care for the environment. Ferry Beach Ecology School is an independent educational nonprofit fostering stewardship by teaching the science of ecology and practice of sustainability. FBES is located at 8 Morris Avenue , Building One, Saco , ME 04072 - 207-283-9951 - www.fbes.org

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Ferry Beach Field Guide - A perfect gift for anyone exploring the coast, the illustrated Ferry Beach Field Guide explains and identifies the living and non-living factors in New England coastal ecosystems. The handy guide covers forest, freshwater, salt marshes, dunes, beaches, and rocky shore ecosystems in an easy-to-use format with safety tips and brief descriptions for identification.

How to order:
The spiral-bound 160-page book is just $12 and can be purchased at www.fbes.org http://www.fbes.org or by calling 207-283-9951.

Friends of Casco Bay
Friends of Casco Bay is a marine stewardship organization founded in 1989 to improve and protect the environmental health of Casco Bay through advocacy, education, water quality monitoring, and collaborative partnerships. Friends of Casco Bay is recognized by businesses, environmentalists, government agencies, and community leaders for its "work with" approach in seeking effective solutions to problems that threaten the health of the Bay. 

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An art-quality poster of a Casco Bay navigational chart, embellished with icons of the Bay, including lighthouses, lobster, osprey, and great blue heron.  26"x 33" printed as fine art poster by Penmore Lithographers. $50 includes mailing tube and shipping.

How to order:
Contact Friends of Casco Bay at 207-799-8574, by email at keeper@cascobay.org, or at 43 Slocum Drive,South Portland, Maine 04106.

 

Friends of Seguin Island
Our mission is to preserve the Seguin Island Light Station, commissioned by George Washington in 1795 and the second oldest in Maine . 64 acre Seguin Island is located 2 ½ miles from the mouth of the Kennebec River . Preservation efforts focus on six historic structures, including the only operating tramway in Maine . Seguin 's light is the highest in Maine beaming out at 144' above sea level. The light, an 1857 First Order Fresnel lens is the only original continuously operating north of Virginia . The lens is currently being restored by the US Coast Guard, which operates the light.  

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Distinctive Seguin ornament offered by Friends of Seguin Island. This was an initiative of and created by Springer's Jewelry, in Bath , Maine . This three dimensional artistic rendition of the Seguin is in gold, white and red-true collector's item! Limited number available for $21.00 (tax included), plus $4 shipping & handling. Portions of the sales are giving back to the Friends of Seguin. Please support a case of building thrice.

Discounted memberships avaiable at last year's rate. Good until 12/20/06.

How to order:
Online or contact Anne W. Webster at (207) 371-2508 or keeper@seguinisland.org.

 

Herring Gut Learning Center
Herring Gut Learning Center is a non-profit marine education and resource center located in the small fishing village of Port Clyde, Maine. We teach marine science, aquaculture, geology, and coastal ecology to students of all ages through a variety of hands-on school-based, community outreach, and summer camp programs.  Our campus includes shellfish and finfish hatcheries, an aquaponic greenhouse, classrooms, and a marine resource library.  Throughout the year we offer a variety of interactive tours and educational programs that focus on the preservation of Maine's ocean resources and the traditions of those who make a living from the sea

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This painting of Port Clyde fishermen dip-netting herring depicts life in our small fishing community in the first half of the twentieth century.  It portrays a way of life that sustained generations of coastal Maine families; gone now, as are the herring, to our inshore waters.  Herring is a testament to the importance of sustainable fishing practices to ensure the future livelihoods of America’s fishing families.  Sales proceeds directly support our educational mission.

How to order:
Prints are $15, plus $2.00 shipping, anywhere in the U.S.  Prints are mailed in shipping tubes suitable for artwork.  Order by e-mail:  hglc4@gwi.net, or by phone Monday-Friday: (207) 372-8677.

 

Iris Network   
The Iris Network is a nonprofit organization and a statewide resource and catalyst for people who are visually impaired or blind so they can attain their determined level of independence and integration into the community. Program services include: Vision Rehabilitation Services, Low Vision Services, Residence Services and Maine AIRS (audio information and reading service). To learn more visit us at www.theiris.org.

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2008 Large Print calendar - Big Blocks, big black numbers and a great giving idea. Price $12.95 (includes tax and shipping)

Book on coping with macular degeneration by Bert Silverman - Mr. Silverman's book outlines his own experiences on how to cope with the problems of daily living presented by macular degeneration in an easy to read large print format. Cost $ $12.95 (includes tax and shipping).

How to order:
Contact Terri at The Iris Network (207) 774-6273 or by email.

The Jason Program  
The Jason Program is a nonprofit, community-based pediatric palliative care program with a dual mission: JP organizes and delivers innovative patient, family and community centered medical, emotional and spiritual support services to Maine children with life-threatening and fatal conditions. JP promotes its community-based model of patient and family focused, interdisciplinary, coordinated care through education and training that can be adapted to individual communities and implemented in other regions nationwide. The Jason Program supports the community in delivering comprehensive care to Maine's critically ill children and their families. For more information, visit our website at www.jasonprogram.org

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The Jason Program is a non profit organization that creates a community of care and support for critically ill and dying children in the state of Maine. This CD is dedicated to the memory of all these special children who have touched our lives. They have taught us how to live and how to love and we are grateful for the privilege of having known them. With love and gratitude to all the Jasons…..

How to order:
To place an order for “Listen to the Children” please contact The Jason Program at (207) 773-2947 or info@jasonprogram.org. CDs are $15.00 plus shipping and handling. CDs can also be purchased at our office during open hours between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The Jason Program is located at 65 Washington Avenue, Portland,ME 04101.

Junior League of Portland
The Junior League of Portland, Maine, inc. is a non-profit organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Portland reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.

The Junior League of Portland works to affect change and improve the community through developing effective volunteer leadership. We identify a community need, inspire a shared solution to serve that need, and provide trained, dedicated volunteers to ensure the success and longevity of the program.

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• MAINE Ingredients
  Maine Ingredients is a unique blend of sensational recipes inspired by Maine’s finest and freshest ingredients. Experience some refreshing delectables such as Wild Berry Summer Soup and Strawberries Flambe & Chocolate Lace Cups. The book’s aesthetic presentation is irresistible, featuring pages of classic artwork by Maine artist, Dawn Peterson. This book is a pleasure to browse through as the reader learns about Maine’s history and life through its indigenous foods.
  
  
• RSVP
  Just in time for Holiday giving, the tried and true Junior League of Portland cookbook, RSVP, is making a comeback! Discover the wide range of tempting treats that Maine is famous for, from hearty favorites like Fishmonger’s Kettle and Brunswick Stew to such elegant specialties as Lobster Newburg.  From Camden to Kennebunkport, Mainers have opened their hearts and their kitchens to share their most prized recipes with you.

How to order:
Buy your Junior League of Portland cookbooks today and enjoy the wonderful tastes of Maine. Download a Cookbook Order Form from our web site: www.jlpmaine.org, fill it out, and mail it in with a check to the Junior League of Portland, Maine. We thank you for your support of the Junior League of Portland, Maine and our community. Email us at cookbooks@jlpmaine.org if you have any questions.

Maine Alliance for Arts Education
The Maine Alliance for Arts Education works to strengthen education in all of the arts (visual art, music, dance, theater, and creative writing) for all Maine students.

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• One day of arts education consultation specifically tailored to your school's needs: for example, a professional development workshop, help in developing local assessments, help in addressing the arts in your school's Comprehensive Education Plan, an assessment of your school's arts education needs and resources, or assistance with grants. ($300 plus travel)
  
• Gift memberships to The Maine Alliance for Arts Education.

How to order:
Carol Trimble at 667-7707 or by email.

 

Maine Audubon
Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine 's wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people of all ages in education, conservation and action.

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Bird feeders, bird houses, binoculars and the best selection of natural history books for adults and children! Shop at the Maine Audubon Nature Store. FMI click on www.maineaudubon.org/store/index .

Support wildlife research by adopting a Saw-Whet owl!  Contact Laura Duffy at 781-2330 x209 or lduffy@maineaudubon.org

Maine Audubon offers gift certificates for Puffin Cruises leaving from New Harbor, sailing out to Eastern Egg Rock for an evening of Puffin watching. The trips run from 7-9 p.m. on two dates in July to be announced. Please contact the Field Trip Office at 207-781-2330, ext. 215 or e-mail trips@maineaudubon.org for more information.

Give Green Gifts by honoring that special someone with a Maine Audubon donation or gift membership.  Online at www.maineaudubon.org or call 207-781-2330 x234.

How to order:
For more information about these products and services, including gift certificates, call 207-781-2330 or visit us at www.maineaudubon.org .  

Maine Historical Society
A growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource, Maine Historical Society islocated in the heart of Portland’s downtown cultural district. Founded in 1822, MHS is the third oldest state historical society in the United States. Comprised of the Longfellow House, MHS Museum, MHS Library and Maine Memory Network, the Maine Historical Society preserves the heritage and history of Maine: the stories of Maine people, the traditions of Maine communities, and the record of Maine's place in a changing world.

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The MHS Museum Store offers unique books, videos and gifts related to Maine, its past and its present, often created from the archives and collections of Maine Historical Society.

Vintage Maine Images offers print anddigital images of historic photographsfrom Maine Historical Society and other Maine organizations. Thesedistinctive gifts for family and friends are great for home or office.Images span all aspects of Maine life:  lighthouses, ships, farming, fishing, forestry, military, sports and recreation, and much more!

How to order:
For more information, go to: www.mainehistory.org;visit the MHS Museum Store at 489 Congress Street, Portland; or contact Melissa Spoerl at 207-774-1822 x205.

 

Maine Humanities Council
Born to Read, the Maine Humanities Council's early literacy program, serves all 16 Maine counties. Over 200 volunteers provide read-aloud programs to child care providers and model reading aloud through home visits. Since its inception in 1997, Born to Read has: reached over 12,000 families and 17,000 children; served over 300 child care sites; given away over 25,000 books; and offered 132 training sessions and energized over 2,000 training participants to become early literacy advocates. For more information: www.mainehumanities.org .

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• Make a donation to Born to Read this holiday season and receive a book(s) to give as a gift to a child you know, complete with gift wrapping, a personalized message and shipping included! In addition, the Maine Humanities Council
  will match your gift by donating a book(s) to daycare facilities in need across Maine . Select from 12 wonderful books used in the Born to Read program, selected by early literacy experts for content and imagery to inspire conversation.

How to order:
Donation levels begin at $50. For more information
about this unique holiday gift giving opportunity contact the Maine
Humanities Council at 207-773-5051 and go to www.mainehumanities.org .

 

Maine Preservation
Maine Preservation, founded in 1971, is a private nonprofit statewide historic preservation advocacy organization.  Its mission is to promote the preservation, protection and vitality of Maine 's historic places and to encourage quality design that contributes to the livability of our communities. Maine Preservation sponsors educational events and publications, engages in advocacy and outreach, and provides an easements program to help property owners ensure the long-term protection of their historic buildings and land. Their signature program, Maine's Most Endangered Historic Properties , is a list published yearly to raise public awareness of the need to save endangered and threatened historic places and cultural landscapes across Maine .

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Along the Rails: A Survey of Maine 's Historic Railroad Buildings is a book which celebrates the architectural legacy of railroading. Through historic photographs and drawings, as well as in two documentary catalogues, Along the Rails describes the history of passenger stations and records the various facilities that supported the maintenance of track and rolling stock. Although buildings are the central topic of this volume, the development of Maine 's railroad system is discussed in an introductory chapter and through a detailed chronology. This book is $12 plus $2.07 for Media Mail Shipping

How to order:
Please email karla@mainepreservation.org or call 775-3652 to order.

 

Pine Tree Society
Pine Tree Society offers a full range of comprehensive and professional services designed to help Maine people with disabilities lead active, more socially connected lives. Too often, people with disabilities feel left out, even isolated. With the help of Pine Tree Society, they're not alone!

Our professionals deliver uniquely customized services in highly supportive environments. We share a spirit of innovation and desire to discover new ways to break down barriers that many find insurmountable. It started as a bold new idea in 1936. It continues every day throughout Maine.

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Pine Tree Society Holiday Cards, featuring the work of Maine artists Sandy Crabtree and Consuelo Eames Hanks. Every card purchased will support Pine Tree Society's full range of services designed to help Maine people with disabilities lead active, more socially connected lives

How to order:
Cards may be purchased on our secure website, www.pinetreesociety.org or by calling (207) 443-3341. Cards are also available for purchase at our 149 Front Street, Bath headquarters.

Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association
Established in 1969, the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association (SVCA) is a non-profit land trust and advocacy group of 550 member families.  Our mission is to conserve and restore the natural and historic heritage of the Sheepscot Watershed which encompasses 320 square miles in mid-coast Maine.  We currently protect more than 2,200 acres through purchases and conservation easements.  This includes over 13 miles of Sheepscot River frontage. 

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Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine (SWOAM)
Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine provides a voice and resource to Maine’s small woodland owners.  Owning and managing small woodland properties in Maine can be a very rewarding endeavor, but there are many issues that small woodland owners must deal with, including: taxes, public use of private lands, land use regulations, protecting wildlife habitats and water quality, and marketing and utilization of forest products.  For three decades SWOAM has been helping small woodland owners address these and countless other issues.  We hope you will visit our website to learn more, become a member and visit our online store.

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Forest Trees of Maine Tree Poster Educational and beautiful, accurate and in full color! 24"x36" gloss high-quality paper. $15 How to order: To purchase please visit:  www.swoam.org and visit our Online Store.

SPIRAL Arts
SPIRAL Arts was founded in 1992, it is a small non-profit community arts organization in Portland, Maine, which seeks to make the arts available and accessible to people of all ages and from all walks of life. In inter-generational classes and workshops, a deep and lasting community grows among people of great diversity as they make and share art together. SPIRAL Arts offers opportunities to people of all ages and life experiences who are seeking hope, purpose, and meaning, to create art in a supportive, spiritually centered, caring community.

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Gift Cards: Cards are equally divided among the five Landscapes of the Spirit images unless another combination of images is requested. All cards are accompanied by white recycled envelopes. Quantity Price per card 0-24 Cards $1.40 each 25-49 Cards $1.20 each 50-100 Cards $1.00 each 100+ Cards $  .90 each

How to order:
Please call 207-775-1474 or e-mail at community@spiralarts.org. Prepaid orders only. Please call for wholesale or special order infomation. Gift certificates also available, prices vary by class.

 

The Warren Center
The Warren Center for Communication & Learning is Bangor Maine's oldest not for profit, professional speech and hearing center and is the largest center of its kind in the area. The Center has worked to fulfill its mission, which is to provide evaluations, therapies and technologies in the areas of speech, language development and hearing to the children and adults of Eastern and Central Maine.

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We are selling The Warren Center Cookbook as part of our fundraising effort to support our speech and audiology departments. Find all your favorite recipes in a convenient format, only $8.00. Great for birthdays, holidays and "just because." Shipping and handling for cookbooks is $2.00.  How to order: Call 941-2850 or visit our website, www.warrencenter.org

Western Mountains Alliance
The Eat Smart Eat Local Project was founded in 2005 as a new sustainable agriculture program of Western Mountains Alliance (WMA). WMA is a nonprofit organization supporting sustainable community and economic development initiatives in western Maine.

Eat Smart Eat Local is striving to increase demand for local produce that encourages farmers to increase their production. WMA provides technical assistance, workshops and outreach to farmers to help them grow more, store more, extend the harvest and market produce. Partnerships with schools, parents, health care practitioners and the community are working to incorporate more local foods into area schools, hospitals and businesses.

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100% cotton tee shirt with Eat Smart Eat Local graphic. All tee shirts are cauliflower color, USA union made and sweatshop free. Single color choice for graphic: eggplant, kale, blueberry. Sizes: S, M, L, XL. Sizing runs a bit large. $10.50 plus S/H. Proceeds support Western Mountains Alliance's sustainable agriculture projects.

Postcards with 'buy local' designs by Maine high school graphics arts students. Four original designs use commentary art to raise awareness about the connection between health, school lunch, and fresh local farm produce. Limited edition. $6 for a set of 8 assorted postcards. Proceeds support Western Mountains Alliance's sustainable agriculture projects.

How to order:
Online or contact Tricia Cook by phone 207-778-3885 or email.

 

Women in Harmony
Women in Harmony is a 56-voice women's chorus based in Portland Maine . Founded in 1993, the group is dedicated both to musical excellence and social justice. This intersection of high-quality music and thoughtful social action gives Women in Harmony a unique niche among singing groups in Northern New England . The chorus serves the community by providing learning opportunities for women of diverse musical backgrounds, partnering regularly with other local organizations, and promoting the work of women composers and musicians. Women in Harmony sings for unity among women, advocating social, political, and economic equality for all women, past, present, and future.

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"Women in Harmony at Ten!" is a commemoration of our 10th anniversary in 2004.  This professionally produced compilation includes many wonderful Women in Harmony favorites, including  Music in My Mother's House, Shir Lashalom, I Will Be Earth, Everything Possible, Fifty-Nine Cents, Work Song, Caffeine Blues, Annie Laurie, The Sprig of Thyme, Mae Frances, Water Women, Hay Una Mujer, Swing Low, and Heaven Bound Train. Share the gift of music with everyone on your holiday list!

How to order:
Special "Gifts that Give Twice" free shipping offer: To order Women in Harmony at Ten, send your check for $12 to Women in Harmony, Attn Diana Dove/MANP CD order, Box 5136 , Station A, Portland , ME 04101 . Make your check payable to Women in Harmony, and write "MANP offer" on the check. You can also visit our website at http://www.wihmaine.org for a printable order form. This offer is good through 12-31-06.