"Winter in Maine is full of surprises," said CamdenCAN, in a news release. "Deep cold, lovely warmups, and everything in between." 

CamdenCAN, in association with the Anti-Poverty Work Group, is hosting a Winter Warmth Potluck, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, from 5:30 - 8 p.m., at Camden’s First Congregational Church in Camden. The event is free and open to the public.

"We’re holding the event to celebrate the warmth and wonder of old friends and new, hoping we can spread the joy of living here in midcoast Maine," said CamdenCan. "Folks from CamdenCAN and the Anti-Poverty Work Group will be on hand to talk of current projects and solicit ideas for future communal activities. There’s lots of work to be done to improve our community—come join us to help decide our mutual ways forward. We’ll have informal conversations about climate instability, ways we can help one another reduce energy/electricity costs, and tightening our communal bonds via neighborhood pods.

"If you’d like to bring a dish to share that would be great—you don’t have to sign up to do so, but if you’d like to sign up to do so follow this link: https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/ELRY9677."

If you’d like more information about the event email camdencan2025@gmail.com.

The Anti-Poverty Work Group is supported by the First Congregational Church and other congregations, but it is open to everyone, with or without religious affiliation.

CamdenCAN (ClimateActionNow) is a citizen-led organization committed to reducing Camden’s contribution to climate change through local action, education, advocacy, and resources. We help our community take advantage of climate solutions with actionable steps. See camdencan.org.