Attendees will meet new faces and have fun sharing notes on their favorite Maine adventure spots all while supporting Chelsea Diehl, a local travel author’s new book, Just Up The Road!
Details
Date: Thursday, July 11th 2024
Time: 6 - 8 pm, please arrive by 6 pm
Location: Belleflower Brewing Company, 66 Cove St, Portland, ME
Fee: $40 per person for two drink tickets, candies, & snacks
Cancellation policy: All sales are final and non-refundable. However, your tickets are transferable to an individual. If transferred to someone, please email us their name and email address at hello@heldportland.com.
What to expect
The topic - At the heart of each held gathering is human connection. Our goals are always twofold: to spark meaningful connections that ultimately foster a deeply rooted community and to inspire women with a specific topic. We’re sharing our favorite Maine adventure gems for our first July event. Maine is called “Vacationland” for a reason, and it’s home to some of the most beautiful and scenic places. Some of us were lucky enough to grow up in the Chickadee state, while others decided to move here to breathe and be surrounded by natural beauty. For this event, it’s time to meet new faces and share notes on your favorite Maine trail, beach, island, coastal town, seal-watching point, national park, place to sail, etc.
Opening remarks - Mary Beth and Tenaya will welcome everyone and share the concept of held and the theme of the night’s gathering. They will then introduce Chelsea Diehl, author of Just Up The Road, a travel memoir about discovering people, places, and what comes next in the Pine Tree State. She will spend a few minutes sharing her favorite destinations and adoration for the state known for its wild lowbush blueberries.
Mingle and share - Folks will be randomly divided into small groups and spend fifteen minutes sharing their favorite Maine gem and why. After the group huddles, we’ll come together as one larger group to share the new places we’ve learned about.
Mingling continues - After the group shares, it’s time to wander around, eat, drink, be merry, and introduce ourselves to other folks.