Presented by the Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen

HART volunteers will be on hand selling hearty comfort food for crafters and attendees of this annual juried craft show taking place at Wescustogo Hall & Community Center in North Yarmouth from. 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. We’ll be serving up crockpot favorites, soups, savory entrees, sweet treats, vegetarian and vegan options, cold beverages and more. Hot coffee and breakfast goodies will also be available to purchase for early birds. And, we'll have to-go containers on hand, so you can bring home dinner, too! 

If you are interested in helping out by providing food or your time serving, please email Sarah McNamara sarahdmcnamara@gmail.com.

All proceeds from the HART-y Holiday Lunch go directly to HART.

Visit HART’s merch and craft sale table at the North Yarmouth Academy Parents’ Association Annual Holiday Craft Fair on the first Saturday in December from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in North Yarmouth Academy’s gymnasium (154 Main Street) in Yarmouth.

Our volunteers will be on-hand selling handmade crafts, including our ever-popular selection of cat beds & catnip toys, as well as the HART 2024 wall calendar and HART merch.

This annual event is usually held in conjunction with a town-wide holiday celebration: Yarmouth Hometown Holidays. At the NYA Craft Fair, over 60 vendors from across the state present a diverse variety of crafts including artwork, photography, jewelry, candles, soap, alpaca products, blown glass, woodworking, and much more. The fair includes treats provided by the NYA Arts Department.

HART will be kicking off the festive season along with 50 other crafters and vendors at the 18th Annual Greely Craft Fair, Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 9 a.m-2 p.m. Be sure to stop by HART's renowned Bake & Craft Sale Table where we'll have delicious baked goods and handmade items, all to benefit HART cats! This event will take place indoors at Greely Middle School, 351 Tuttle Rd., Cumberland, ME.

Time: 6pm / Trivia starts at 6:30pm

Tickets: $10 per person / up to 4 players per team | Purchase tickets below or at the door:

Time: 1-3pm

Come by Yankee Ford in South Portland, Maine to meet some adoptable kittens! Make sure to fill out an adoption application prior to Saturday! Click here to view some of our available kittens!

The adoption fee for a HART kitten is $225. All of our kittens have received wellness exams and testing for FeLV and FIV, have been given age-appropriate vaccines and are spayed or neutered and microchipped. HART provides a 7-day health guarantee. For more information about adopting from HART, please click here. For the health and safety of all of our cats and kittens, we adopt to indoor-only homes.

Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Stop by our table at Skillins and snag some delicious homemade goodies, crafts and HART merch. Every purchase you make helps support the work we do for the HART cats.

VOLUNTEER BAKERS/CRAFTERS NEEDED!

If you are able to lend your culinary or crafty skills to this event, please reach out to Kathy Furness: nycatfur14@gmail.com (bakers) or Kara Haupt: kara.haupt@hartofme.org (crafters).

Time: 10:30am - 12pm

Come by Pet Supplies Plus in Portland, Maine to meet some adoptable kittens! Make sure to fill out an adoption application prior to Saturday! Click here to view some of our available kittens!

The adoption fee for a HART kitten is $225. All of our kittens have received wellness exams and testing for FeLV and FIV, have been given age-appropriate vaccines and are spayed or neutered and microchipped. HART provides a 7-day health guarantee. For more information about adopting from HART, please click here. For the health and safety of all of our cats and kittens, we adopt to indoor-only homes.

Time: 4pm
Tickets: $30 per runner/walker

Join us for the Have a HART 5K Fun Run & Walk at The Form Lab in Portland, Maine.

The scenic 5K starts at The Form Lab, following the waterfront eastern trail and looping back. After the run, enjoy food and connect with participants and vendors. Dogs are welcome to join in on your run or walk. Dress up for the chance to win "best matching dog and owner costumes." Prizes are awarded to the top 5K finishers.

Registration is $30 per runner/walker, which includes event registration and food/drink. Get your tickets now, as registration is limited. At checkout, consider also purchasing our Have a HART moisture-wicking runner shirt for $30, with additional proceeds going to HART.

The Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Maine is a no-kill cat shelter in Cumberland that provides refuge, medical attention, and finding placement in forever homes for cats. Proceeds support HART's vital work.

Interested in sponsoring this event?
Please reach out to Angela Wagner for more details at: angela.wagner@hartofme.org.

THIS EVENT IS HOSTED BY The Form Lab

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

FAQs

1. Can I just hang out? Yes! But if you want to enjoy the food & beverages, $30 registration is required.

2. Will the run be timed? Yes, the event will be unofficially timed to award first-third place finishers.

3. Can I walk the course? Yes.

4. Can I walk or run just part of the course? Yes.

5. Will there be bibs? No.

6. Will there be food for vegetarians? Yes!

7. Is there a rain date? Yes, the following day - Sunday, September 17, 2023.

8. Is this event for all ages? Yes! Bring the family!

9. Where do I park? The paid lot adjacent to The Form Lab building, street parking is also available.

10. Can I bring my dog? You may bring pets on a leash to join you for your run/walk. The afterparty will be indoors and for humans only.

11. Will there be alcohol? No.

12. Will you have event shirts for sale? Yes! You can purchase a shirt online through the event sign-up page on EventBrite or in person. Shirts will be available on race day.

13. Do you have to be a member of The Form Lab to participate? No, all are welcome!

First Event: 12 PM - 2 PM - Buy Tickets Here
Second Event: 2 PM - 4 PM - Buy Tickets Here
Tickets: $22/pp

Join HART for a special presentation by author, medium, and paranormal investigator, Rob Gutro.

Rob will discuss how to cope with grief after losing a beloved pet. Participants will learn how pets can send signals to the living and wait for us in the hereafter. Rob shares scientific studies which indicate that our pets have emotions and personalities. He identifies the signs they give us and the science behind why some pets can sense entities. By the end of the talk, you’ll be more aware of how pets can communicate so you can find the signs from your own pets in spirit. Book signing to follow. Learn more about Rob at robgutro.com.

Time:
3:30 - 6:30 pm

Visit us at the HART booth at the North Yarmouth Outdoor Market!

Time:
6:00 PM - Doors open. Come order food and drink before the show starts.
7:00 PM - Comedy show begins!

Tickets:
$27/pp

Featured Comedians

Johnny Ater, winner of the 2022 Maine's Wicked Funny Laugh-Off competition and has appeared in the Maine Comedy Festival.

Tuck Tucker has also appeared in the Maine Comedy Festival, and was a finalist on HBO's Lucky 21 Comedy Showcase.

Mark Turcotte has performed in the Gotham All Stars show in New York City, and the Boston Comedy Festival.

Ann-Marie Keene was voted Portland's Best Comedian in 2022, and likes to note that Portland's Funniest Comedian wasn't a category.

Nic Dufault has opened for Gilbert Gottfried, and has been a staple performer in the Bricks & Bridges Comedy Festivals.

Brian O’Connor has been performing standup for over a decade, and at long last making his comedy hosting debut at this special event.

Time:
3:30 - 6:30 pm

Visit us at the HART booth at the North Yarmouth Outdoor Market!

Time: 10am - 2pm

Join HART and Day’s Jewelers for a
'Purr'fectly Precious Adoption Event

Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Diamonds and Kitties? What could be better! 🐱💎

Our friends at Day’s Jewelers in South Portland are hosting a 'Purr'fectly Precious Adoption Event to benefit HART June 24, 2023 from 10am-2pm, with lots of ways to get involved leading up to the day.

Stop by Day’s Jewelers in South Portland from now through the event on June 24 to:

• Enter to win one of their TWO giveaways by donating to HART in-store, purchasing a Pawprint Necklace, OR adopting one of the kitties you meet at the Adoption event on June 24.

• If you do plan to come to the event to meet some of our ‘Purr’fectly Precious adoptable kitties, be sure to fill out an adoption application before the event. 

• Purchase an adorable Paw Print Necklace from Day’s Jewelers in South Portland - proceeds will go directly to HART!

• Participate in the donation drive Day’s Jewelers in South Portland is running to collect some items we could use most right now, including:

• Unscented clumping litter

• Toys - crinkle balls, spring toys, small mice, etc

• General cleaning supplies - Paper towels, unscented H.E. laundry soap, dawn dish soap, heavy-duty kitchen trash bags, & dish sponges

• Flat cat beds 12 x 18 are perfect

• Dry food - specifically: 

  • Science diet 1-6 years, chicken

  • Science diet 11+ years, chicken

  • Natural Balance Duck & Green Pea

  • Purina Pro Plan chicken

Day’s Jewelers in South Portland is open Monday-Saturday from 10am-7pm and closed on Sundays. For additional event information, visit their Facebook event page.

And then, be sure to stop by Days on Saturday, June 24 for their 'Purr'fectly Precious Adoption Event to meet some of HART’s adoptable kitties!

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

We have a NEW DATE and TIME for our inaugural Putts for Purrs mini-golf tournament at Hermitt’s Adventure Mini-Golf at the Desert of Maine in Freeport:

Sunday, June 18, 2023 6-8PM. 

Play will involve teams of up to 4, with prizes for the winning team. Bring your friends, your best mini-golf skills, and your love for cats for some fun and a little friendly competition.

If you've already registered for the event, you don't have to do anything, and your registration will be honored on the new date. If you need to alter your registration because of the date change or have any questions, please reach out to our Putts for Purrs Event Coordinator, Kara Haupt, directly at kara.haupt@hartofme.org. 

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. We look forward to finally having you join us for clear skies and a super-fun time on June 18th. 

If we are rained out again on June 18, we have a scheduled rain date for the following day: Monday, June 19, 2023 from 6PM-8PM.

We do still have a few tickets available to this near sell-out event. Register today!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/putts-for-purrs-registration-567075055757 

All proceeds benefit HART of Maine Adoption Center and Shelter for cats in Cumberland, Maine.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Interested in sponsoring this event?
Contact Nicole Milam for more details.

Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

While looking for a gift for the mom in your life, be sure to stop by our table to snag some delicious homemade goodies and HART merch. Every purchase you make helps support the work we do for the HART cats.

Join us at Island Dog Brewing to raise money for Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART). HART representatives will be on site with information, ways to donate, and Trivia starting at 1pm!

To participate in Trivia, the suggested donation is $10. Island Dog Brewing will also donate $1 per pint and flight during the event. Plus, HART will have great prizes for winning teams and will have merchandise sales throughout the event.

https://www.facebook.com/events/652765389974034

Presented by the Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen

Saturday December 3, 2022
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Wescustogo Hall & Community Ctr.
North Yarmouth, ME

HART volunteers will be selling and serving scrumptious homemade breakfast and lunch delectables for crafters and attendees of this juried craft show.

If you are interested in helping out by providing food or your time serving, please email Sarah McNamara sarahdmcnamara@gmail.com.
All proceeds from the Bruch Extravaganza go directly to HART.

The North Yarmouth Academy Parents’ Association hosts the Annual Holiday Craft Fair on the first Saturday in December from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in North Yarmouth Academy’s gymnasium (154 Main Street) in Yarmouth. This annual event is usually held in conjunction with a town-wide holiday celebration: Yarmouth Hometown Holidays. At the NYA Craft Fair, over 60 vendors from across the state present a diverse variety of crafts including artwork, photography, jewelry, candles, soap, alpaca products, blown glass, woodworking, and much more. The fair includes treats provided by the NYA Arts Department. Money raised from booth rental fees helps support NYA teacher grant requests. We are hope to see you at our fair in 2022.