A Spring Gathering

A Spring Gathering

As always, an array of delicious bites and a dessert bar is included in the ticket. A signature cocktail, NA cocktails and Maine Beer Co. drafts will also be available.

Recommended attire is dressy casual—we encourage guests to embrace the season with spring or floral-themed clothing.

The formal program starts at 6:40pm.

We can’t wait to celebrate Freeport and Pownal with you! To learn more about what to expect for the evening, visit here.

May 1, 2026 6-9 p.m.
Leon A. Gorman Conference Center
L.L.Bean Corporate Campus Headquarters, Casco Street, Freeport.
Barton Seaver

This year’s event promises an inspiring evening featuring special guest speaker Barton Seaver, leading sustainable seafood expert and educator, and co-author of the BLUE FOOD Cookbook, and the presentation of the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Award.

Sponsored by Cadenza, pianist Bess Jacques will provide musical entertainment.

Support this important community event in three ways:

Join the Community Sponsor Circle

Participate in this exciting event as a Community Sponsor.

With your $250 donation, you will receive two tickets to the event, two drink tickets, recognition the evening of the event, and your name listed as a Community Sponsor on our website. ($125 for single tickets.)

As a Business Sponsor, you help to provide essential services to those less fortunate in our community. Your support will be recognized in event signage and promotions.

Business Sponsor Levels:
Gold Sponsor: $2,500

Silver Sponsor: $1,000
Bronze Sponsor: $500

A Spring Gathering Tickets

2026 Neighbor Helping Neighbor Award

Freeport Community Services’ Neighbor Helping Neighbor Award recognizes individuals and organizations within the Freeport/Pownal community that have consistently demonstrated exceptional support for FCS and gone above and beyond to help those in need.

This year, FCS will present two Neighbor Helping Neighbor Awards.

We are honored to recognize Chris O’Neil and Maine Beer Company.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

2026 Community Circle Sponsors

Alex Abbott & Jennifer Melville

Beth Ahearn & Chris O’ Neil

Dale & Stacey Akeley

Paul & Andrew Aliapoulis

Dede & David Bennell

Blake Biles & Laura Sessums

Mary Berry & Dave Cluchey

Michael Boucher & Elizabeth Patten

Ed & Jane Bradley

Cameron & Patricia Bright

Judith & Stephen Brown

Tom Bull & Andy Brown

Rose Mary & Brian Burwell

Christina & Jeremy Carter

Bo Chesney & Liza Nichols

Sean Patrick Coady & Steven Belnavis

James & Anne Cram

Gloria DeGrandpre

Jim DeGrandpre

Linda & Ian Deming

Joseph & Genie Field

Annie & Greg Flewelling

Jay & Julie Flower

Don & Sharon Foerster

Christine Force & Tom Cox

Christina & Aaron Francis

Eric & Valerie Geredien

Sara & Ben Gideon

Peter & Barbara Guffin

Gordon & Judy Hamlin

Anne & Nate Hicks

Cinda & Steve Joyce

Thomas Kelley & Lucinda White

Nan & Bob Knecht

Robin & Alan Lapoint

David & Janice Latulippe

Christine LeHay & Lesa Andreasen

Heather Fraser Leonard & Patrick Leonard

Julia Lockwood & Marc Miller

John Lowe

Sarah and Mike Lundin

Deborah McLean & Cole Tamminen

Liza Moore & Arnie Macdonald

Martha Nichols

Anne & Ben Niles

Fred & Pat Palmer 

John & Dean Paterson

Lynn & Macgregor Pierce

Deb & Chris Pinkham

Denley Poor Reynolds & Matt Reynolds

Christina Semanyshyn & John Fairhurst

Jennifer & Kevin Shaw

Emily Shepard & Walt Shepard

Kelly Sink

Eric Smith

Sam & Kathryn Smith

Carol Southall

Kathleen Sullivan & Robert Stevens

James A. Sterling

Susan Tananbaum & Joe Frazer

Michael & Meredith Vilarello

Alan Weiner & Susan Lamb

Brenda & Rick White

John Willhoite & Ramona Hyszczak

Larry & Margo Williams

Pam Winters

Carol & Joe Wishcamper

Jane & Rick Woodruff

Willo & Tom Wright

Michael & Erin Zwirko

2026 Business Sponsors

GOLD

LL Bean

SILVER

Freeport Oyster Bar

BRONZE

Brown Dog Inn
Cartmell Associates of Keller Williams
Gingham
Hebert Construction
Littlefield Properties
Mare Brook Farm
Maine Optometry

Want to learn more?

We’d love to hear from you!
For more information please contact Christine Force, Director of Development & Events at 207-865-3985 x221, or by email below.

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