New dreams, new hopes, new experiences and new joys come with the dawning of the new year as musicians, songwriters, storytellers and a bit of fundraising converge from the safety of our homes at 2 and 7 p.m. on New Year’s Day on LCTV – 7 or via live-stream on www.LCTV.org. This year Peaceful New Beginnings “It’s All About Community” reimaging brings together Damariscotta Region Open Mic and our community for a by donation fundraiser for the Inn Along the Way (IAW) and Lincoln County Television (LCTV), virtually.

IAW is unique and innovative community design in which elders live interdependently in a neighborhood-style setting of small, environmentally friendly homes. Our mission is to create a collaborative community offering older adults, and those seeking temporary relief from the responsibilities of caregiving, an environment of support, purpose, and sustainability in a multigenerational and mutually interdependent setting (www.innalongtheway.org).

LCTV’s mission is to produce and broadcast programs showcasing the people, places and events of interest to Lincoln County and beyond. LCTV is a PEG (Public, Education and Government Access) TV station established in 1991. LCTV’s media center, located in Newcastle, Maine, broadcasts 24/7 and reaches approximately 5,000 households in several towns in the Midcoast region via cable TV, and the world via the internet (www.lctv.org).

This uplifting and heartwarming New Year’s Day 2021 celebration is being organized by local musicians Sylvia Tavares, John Couch and Scott Woodruff. in historic peaceful beginnings style, so that community members can still enjoy what began with CONA as a peaceful, creative way to begin the New Year. By attending the Inn’s and LCTV’s on-screen musical celebration one will be surrounded with an eclectic mix of music, song, and stories performed by John Couch, Buxbaum & Dunn, Jud Caswell, Julie Ann Lovely Thompson, Marie Martin, Charles Bernier, Sarah Dawn, Kat Logan, Stan Davis and Brian Kavanaugh, Scott Woodruff and Sylvia Tavares.

The Inn Along the Way, in partnership with Damariscotta Open Mic and LCTV, is continuing a mid-coast tradition of musicians and community members gathering together to welcome the First Day of the New Year in a safe and welcoming environment for a free, multigenerational, open to all community event, which took place for more then five years at Savory Maine graciously hosted by Savory’s owner Grace Goldberg and for the last two years at MOBIUS. Peaceful New Beginnings 2021 is taking place virtually so that everyone can follow CDC guidelines for keeping the COVID virus at bay. Create your own sweet and savory basket of snacks, plan a Zoom gathering with friends and family, dance, laugh and sing-a-long as you watch the show from the comfort of your home.

To make your online, PayPal, donation to IAW go to: https: www.innalongtheway.orgcontribute or mail a check to: IAW, PO Box 1133, Damariscotta, ME 04543 For more information about the Inn Along the Way including volunteer opportunities go to www.innalongtheway.org or contact Inn founder Sherry Flint at (207) 751-6261 or info@innalongtheway.org

On Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. you will have the opportunity to view a Q & A interview about IAW with volunteer Tracy Verney and Sherry Flint, IAW Founder and Board Chair when LCTV’s Community Conversations program hosted by Marva Nesbit airs.

To make your online donation to LCTV go to: https://lctv.org/support-lctv-2/or mail a check to: LCTV, 29 Sheepscot Road, Newcastle, ME 04553. For more information about LCTV including volunteer and programming opportunities go to www.lctv.org or contact Board Chair and Director Larry Sidelinger at (207) 563-6338 or info@lctv.org

Questions about Peaceful New Beginning’s 2021New Year’s Day celebration or for more information about participating and performing in future LCTV virtual or live from “The Barn” at Inn Along the Way Open Mic events and community fundraisers the please contact Sylvia Tavares at (207) 766-8469 or sylviatarvares502@gmail.com

This year it’s all about keeping our community safe while we grab our own sweet and savory treats and enjoy an eclectic mix of music, song and words performed by local musicians, song writers and storytellers. Mark your calendar today and join us for the Peaceful New Beginnings 2021. Remember to check LCTV.org for additional viewing times or for announcements about any programming changes.