The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Orrs Island

MISSION:

THE DEPARTMENTS PURPOSE IS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY ON ORRS AND BAILEY ISLANDS AND SUPPORT EMERGENCY SERVICES IN OTHER AREAS OF HARPSWELL AS NEEDED. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, FIRE PREVENTION, FIRE EXTINGUISHING, EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE, SUPPORT DURING NATURAL DISASTERS WHEN HARPSWELLS GENERAL WELFARE IS AT RISK, AND MUTUAL AID TO OTHER DISTRICTS. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO HOLDS SOCIAL FUNCTIONS AND CONDUCTS FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES TO OBTAIN FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THESE ACTIVITIES.

MISSION:

OPEN AS A READING LIBRARY OFFERING A SIGNIFICANT COLLECTION OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS, ADULT MYSTERIES, FICTION, LARGE PRINT BOOKS, AUDIOS AND VIDEOS, AUGMENTED BY BASIS NON-FICTION AND REFERENCE BOOKS. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, A "BOOK TALK" DISCUSSION GROUP FOR ADULTS AND ON-LINE ADULT GROUPS. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO UTILIZE THE FACILTY.

MISSION:

CLUB IS TO PROVIDE ITS 260 MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS WITH ACCESS TO THE WATER FOR SAFE USE OF MOTOR AND SAILING CRAFT. IN ADDITION, THE FACILITIES ARE MAINTAINED FOR CLUB SPONSORED MEETINGS, SOCIAL EVENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. FURTHERMORE, THE ORGANIZATION IS FAMILY ORIENTED AND RELIES ON ITS MEMBERS TO VOLUNTARILY MANAGE AND MAINTAIN ITS PROGRAMS AND PROPERTY WITH A MINIMUM OF CONTRACTED SERVICES AND PAYROLL. THE CLUB SERVES THE ORRS AND BAILEY ISLAND AREAS OF MAINE, BUT MEMBERSHIP IS NOT LIMITED TO THOSE AREAS. THE CLUB RUNS A 6-WEEK YOUTH SAILING PROGRAM.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to create and/or perform a variety of types of dance, including modern, folk, country and western, and square dancing.