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SUMMARY:Blurb Club
DESCRIPTION:Come hear some great book recommendations and share your own! Plus\, The Pink Waffle food truck will be on-site. No obligation to share; the shy are welcome here.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/blurb-club-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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SUMMARY:Substance Use Disorder Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join the Portland Department of Health for a story-sharing platform exploring what it’s like living with Substance Use Disorder. Free and open to all.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/substance-use-disorder-open-mic/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-06-09/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T110000
DTSTAMP:20210526T232554Z
CREATED:20210526T232554Z
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SUMMARY:Crafts in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Get out of the house\, meet neighbors and chat — all while keeping your hands busy (or not!). You can knit\, crochet\, draw\, paint\, make jewelry\, sew\, or any craft where you can carry your tools. And yes\, come even if you are not working on a project.\n\nThe event is weekly on Tuesdays at 9:30am and cancelled in inclement weather.\n\nAttend part or all one event\, all events\, or anywhere in between. All are welcome here!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/crafts-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T110000
DTSTAMP:20210414T131009Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131009Z
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-06-07/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T140000
DTSTAMP:20210518T113055Z
CREATED:20210518T113055Z
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SUMMARY:Chess in the Park!
DESCRIPTION:Come play chess! All equipment\, including masks and hand sanitizer\, will be available on-site. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/chess-in-the-park-6/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTAMP:20210414T131009Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
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UID:4489-1622626200-1622629800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-06-02/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T110000
DTSTAMP:20210526T232518Z
CREATED:20210526T232518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T232518Z
UID:4730-1622539800-1622545200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Crafts in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Get out of the house\, meet neighbors and chat — all while keeping your hands busy (or not!). You can knit\, crochet\, draw\, paint\, make jewelry\, sew\, or any craft where you can carry your tools. And yes\, come even if you are not working on a project.\n\nThe event is weekly on Tuesdays at 9:30am and cancelled in inclement weather.\n\nAttend part or all one event\, all events\, or anywhere in between. All are welcome here!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/crafts-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210531T110000
DTSTAMP:20210414T131009Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131009Z
UID:4412-1622455200-1622458800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-05-31/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210529T140000
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CREATED:20210518T112947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T112947Z
UID:4708-1622286000-1622296800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Chess in the Park!
DESCRIPTION:Come play chess! All equipment\, including masks and hand sanitizer\, will be available on-site. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/chess-in-the-park-5/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T130000
DTSTAMP:20210413T200224Z
CREATED:20210413T200224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T200224Z
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SUMMARY:Blurb Club
DESCRIPTION:The first in a (potential) series\, Blurb Club is an informal book discussion in which participants share a bit about a book they are currently reading or have recently read\, and get a chance to hear similar book recommendations from other participants. Bring a lunch and get some amazing book recommendations! Sharing is encouraged but not required. The shy are welcome here.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/blurb-club-2021-05-27/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T103000
DTSTAMP:20210414T131009Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131009Z
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-05-26/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T110000
DTSTAMP:20210414T131009Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131009Z
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-05-24/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T103000
DTSTAMP:20210414T131009Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131009Z
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-05-19/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T110000
DTSTAMP:20210414T131008Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131008Z
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-05-17/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T130000
DTSTAMP:20210413T202319Z
CREATED:20210413T200224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T202319Z
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SUMMARY:Blurb Club
DESCRIPTION:The first in a (potential) series\, Blurb Club is an informal book discussion in which participants share a bit about a book they are currently reading or have recently read\, and get a chance to hear similar book recommendations from other participants. Bring a lunch and get some amazing book recommendations! Sharing is encouraged but not required. The shy are welcome here.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/blurb-club/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T103000
DTSTAMP:20210414T131008Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131008Z
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SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-05-12/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T110000
DTSTAMP:20210414T131008Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131008Z
UID:4406-1620640800-1620644400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-05-10/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T103000
DTSTAMP:20210414T131008Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131008Z
UID:4485-1620207000-1620210600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2021-05-05/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210503T110000
DTSTAMP:20210414T131008Z
CREATED:20210413T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T131008Z
UID:4403-1620036000-1620039600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am\, led by \nSara Leonard.\n\nOld pros and those who have just started practice\, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!\nAlways FREE to the public.\n\n*What’s Tai Chi?*\nTai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that\, today\, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow\, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.\nA noncompetitive\, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching\, each posture flows into the next without pause\, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.\nTai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints\, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact\, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise\, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.\n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T110000
DTSTAMP:20210413T201920Z
CREATED:20210413T201920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T201920Z
UID:4530-1619776800-1619780400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Join instructor Sara Leonard for T’ai Chi / Qigong in the Park! Free and open to the public.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2-2021-04-30/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T110000
DTSTAMP:20210413T201920Z
CREATED:20210413T201920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T201920Z
UID:4528-1619604000-1619607600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:T'ai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Join instructor Sara Leonard for T’ai Chi / Qigong in the Park! Free and open to the public.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tai-chi-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191012T120000
DTSTAMP:20190918T183923Z
CREATED:20190918T183923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T183923Z
UID:4183-1570870800-1570881600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Clean Up Day!
DESCRIPTION:Come volunteer with Friends of Congress Square Park and prepare the park for hibernation! We’ll gather from 9am until noon on October 12th to:\n– Garden! Replant the hydrangeas trees and trim plants\n– Clean up! Put away the umbrellas and mobile planters in storage \nWe’ll have all the supplies needed. Dress in layers\, in clothing you don’t mind getting a bit messy. Bring work gloves if you can. \nAll ages and abilities encouraged!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/volunteer-clean-up-day/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/VolunteerITSGeneral.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191011T180000
DTSTAMP:20190917T174802Z
CREATED:20190624T142731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T174802Z
UID:3389-1570809600-1570816800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkins in the Square feat. Jenny Van West Music
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 5th annual Pumpkins in the Square! Friends of Congress Square Park is welcoming Fall and celebrating a successful season with: \nLive music with Jenny Van West Music \nDonuts and cider! \nPumkin carving and decorating!  Bring your own pumpkin or buy one at the event (suggested donation $10). We’ll have a contest to show off the creations! \nFall arts and crafts!  \nFun for the whole family. See you there!  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/pumpkins-in-the-square-feat-jenny-van-west-music/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Meet,Music,Play
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Pumpkins-in-the-Square-Poster-2019-1.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191006T140000
DTSTAMP:20190624T141829Z
CREATED:20190624T141829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T141829Z
UID:3388-1570363200-1570370400@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Planting Day with Yellow Tulip Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 4th annual community yellow tulip planting ceremony in Congress Square park! Come plant tulips in the Square and hear speeches\, poetry\, and musical performances from representatives of the Yellow Tulip Project! \nThe Yellow Tulip Project focuses on smashing the stigma that surrounds mental illness and building a community where people realize there is help and hope out there. The YTP is meant to let people know that “Hope Happens”. Their message is simple and clear: come together- plant hope gardens-build community\, talk about mental health and smash the stigma- and we are proud of the way that The Yellow Tulip Project is spreading to communities across the US. \nFor more information or to get involved check out their website.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/planting-day-with-yellow-tulip-project/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Civics,Meet,Music,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191004T200000
DTSTAMP:20190624T140154Z
CREATED:20190624T140154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T140154Z
UID:3387-1570212000-1570219200@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:El Malo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for music and dancing in Congress Square Park with El Malo! \nEl Malo is a contemporary Latin-Rock band out of Portland\, Maine. They play a blend of classic salsa tunes and original instrumental Latin music that is sure to get any crowd up and dancing! No matter what your usual playlist may be\, El Malo promises to create a musical common ground among its viewers! Come enjoy a diverse setlist of relaxing drum beats to lively horn section solos!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/el-malo/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190928T200000
DTSTAMP:20190925T192236Z
CREATED:20190830T154455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T192236Z
UID:4150-1569679200-1569700800@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Portland Intercultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Portland Intercultural Festival (PIF) is being organized through the Friends of Congress Square Park in association with the Root House organization and local artist AFRiCAN DUNDADA. This event is a celebration of the richness of Portland’s Black and Brown creative community as well as showcasing new and unexpected artists with diverse backgrounds and strikingly unique music and visual art. \nIn the afternoon\, expect interactive creative work shops. In the evening\, musical and spoken word acts will take the stage. \nSchedule\n2:30 – 3:30 pm – Workshop with Youth Voices Matter\n3:30 – 4:15 pm – International Open Mic\n4:30 – 8:00 pm – Performances by artists including Unique Unknown\, Signature Soul\, AFRiCAN DUNDADA and Malcolm Henry \n  \nJoin us for an all day experience sure to widen your perspective and put swivel in your hips. Come create and turn up with us.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/portland-intercultural-festival/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Eat,Meet,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Portland-Intercultural-Festival-e1567179886683.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190925T200000
DTSTAMP:20190828T181622Z
CREATED:20190416T030049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T181622Z
UID:3589-1569434400-1569441600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Open City Night feat. Maine Coalition for Sensible Drug Policy
DESCRIPTION:What matters to our community right now? Are we engaged in decision making processes the impact us? Are our needs and hopes being met? Do we know our neighbors? What does it mean to participate in civic life? \nOpen City nights in Congress Square Park are opportunities for neighbors to gather to ask questions and share information about issues important to our shared community life. Co-presented with local organizations\, you can expect these evenings to be artful\, participatory\, informative and compelling. \nAll invited\, all welcome. \n  \nOpen City feat. Maine Coalition for Sensible Drug Policy\nMaine Coalition for Sensible Drug Policy brings “Lead with Love” to Congress Square Park on August 7th from 6-8pm to highlight policies and approaches to Maine’s drug crisis that lead with love and public health\, instead of criminalization and stigma. Expect art making\, music\, love letter writing to people impacted by drug use and more. \nMembers of the Maine Coalition for Sensible Drug Policy include Maine People’s Alliance\, Health Equity Alliance\, Maine Family Planning\, the ACLU\, and Portland OPS. \n  \nOpen City is a series hosted in Congress Square Park every Wednesday at 6:8pm from June through August. We’ll explore topics related to community life presented in artful ways that spark dialogue. \n 
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/open-city-1-2019-08-07/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190921T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190921T210000
DTSTAMP:20190916T211920Z
CREATED:20190702T163542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T211920Z
UID:3384-1569078000-1569099600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Metamorphosis (Waking Windows)
DESCRIPTION:Metamorphosis hosted along Congress Street!\nOver four ever-growing annual festivals\, Waking Windows Portland has hosted more than 250 bands\, 50 authors\, 35 DJs\, dozens of special events and performances\, artist projects\, films\, comedians\, and so much more\, across 20 different venues through Bayside and Congress St. It’s been a beautiful and wild ride. Ecstatic\, joyful\, transformative… \nThis year\, we’re presenting something a little different. We’re calling it Metamorphosis.\nSeasons change. So do cities and everything in them. Celebrations can bring people together. People together can change place\, the spaces we occupy\, the streets we walk together. People together can make the world smaller. That’s what we’re after. \nMusic. Art. Performance. Poetry. Prose. Endless truth-telling. \nFrom the transcendent rhymes of Boston rapper\, poet\, and self-described champion of “the queer\, black\, orphaned\, hood kids and them” Oompa and the otherworldly melodies of Sub Pop psych-folk songwriter Death Vessel\, to the radical rural storytelling of true Maine original Carolyn Chute and the immersive world of New Fruit co-founders’ new performance project Cavatica\, to interactive family arts activities with Love Lab Studio and the overflowing crates of vinyl at the Portland Record Fair…\n\nSaturday\, September 21st.  \nParticipation. Exploration. Community. \nWe hope to see you there! \n  \nActivities in Congress Square Park\nSaturday\, September 21st | free | all ages \nFAMILY ARTMAKING\n3:00 – 5:30 PM Family arts activities with Love Lab Studio\nBird enthusiasts of all ages are invited to celebrate Metamorphosis by building\, designing\, and decorating Maine’s migratory birds.\n \n  \nMUSIC\n4:00 Skulken \n4:50 Angelikah Fahray\n5:45 Hannah Epperson\n6:40 Cavatica\n7:20 Dead Gowns\n8:20 Ian O’Neil (of Deer Tick) \n  \nFor more information on all programming for this year\, visit Waking Windows Portland’s website.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/waking-windows/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://congresssquarepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Metamorphosis.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190920T200000
DTSTAMP:20190624T133901Z
CREATED:20190624T133901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T133901Z
UID:3383-1569002400-1569009600@congresssquarepark.org
SUMMARY:Swing Night with Portland Swing Project
DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Swing Project for live music and dancing in Congress Square Park! All are welcome and no experience is necessary for lively fun! \nPortland Swing Project spreads the appreciation of swing music and dance through weekly classes and events for all levels of experience. They teach\, dance\, perform and provide live and DJ’d music to venues throughout Maine. Absolute beginners welcome\, no partner needed.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/swing-night-with-portland-swing-project/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Meet,Music,Play
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