The leadership team of 100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maineinvites readers to join their upcoming meeting on Tuesday, July 7 from 5 to 7p.m. at The Contented Sole in New Harbor. With a membership of 350 local women—and a goal of reaching $100,000 donated to local non-profits by the end of 2026—the organization invites you to be part of a wave of giving that is making a tangible impact in our communities.  

At the Sole, attendees will enjoy coastal Maine-inspired bites courtesy of member Beth Polhemus and co-owner of the Sole, husband Warren Busteed. Cash bars will be available inside and out to encourage guests to enjoy the long view of the harbor. Socializing occurs from 5:00-6:00p.m, with the guided meeting running from 6 to 7. Representatives from Hearty Roots will be present to formally receive a giant check and share how their organization has been impacted by the funds raised from the April meeting.   

The July raffle will give attendees an opportunity to win three incredible prizes: A 10-person lobster bake at a private home on the Damariscotta River in Newcastle. A two-hour boat cruise out of Christmas Cove for eight. A two-night stay at the Tipsy Butler in Newcastle. All raffle items are donated by members and every dollar raised is gifted directly to two non-profits as bonus donations. Organizers encourage attendees to bring cash if interested in the baror raffle. There is no cost to attend the meetings. As always, and particularly for this July meeting, RSVPs are strongly encouraged as space is limited. Communications can be sent to womenwhocarelincolncountymaine@gmail.com.  

The regional chapter of 100+ Women Who Care Lincoln Countyis funded by business sponsorships and is grateful for the unwavering support from Tindal & Callahan Real Estate in Boothbay and Bangor Savings Bank as well as Newcastle Realty, Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce and more. For inquiries on how your business can support collective giving to non-profits, please don’t hesitate to connect. For readers interested in gathering quarterly with the goal of supporting local non-profits, 100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County invites you to check out their mission, events and impact at womenwhocarelincolncountymaine.org. There, more detailed information can be found regarding the July raffle items. Also, membership forms and nomination forms are available for electronicsubmission. The organization hopes you’ll join 100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine forvibrant and diverse gatherings that prove there’s strength in numbers. Because together we are a wave of change.