A Spring Gathering

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.

A Spring Gathering

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

We can’t wait to celebrate Freeport and Pownal with you—more details to come!

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

Enjoy a wonderful evening with food and friends, while helping to provide essential services to those in need in our community.

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

Dale & Stacey Akeley

Dede & David Bennell

Cameron & Patricia Bright

Judith & Stephen Brown

Rose Mary & Brian Burwell

Bo Chesney & Liza Nichols

James & Anne Cram

Gloria DeGrandpre

 

Annie & Greg Flewelling

Jay & Julie Flower

Don & Sharon Foerster

Eric & Valerie Geredien

Gordon & Judy Hamlin

Cinda & Steve Joyce

Nan & Bob Knecht

Christine LeHay & Lesa Andreasen

Heather Fraser Leonard & Patrick Leonard

Anne & Ben Niles

Fred & Pat Palmer

John & Dean Paterson

Eric Smith

Carol Southall

Jane & Rick Woodruff

Michael & Erin Zwirko

2026 Business Sponsors

GOLD

LL Bean

SILVER

Freeport Oyster Bar

BRONZE

Gingham

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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