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October 25th Commemoration Event

October 25th Commemoration Event

Date and Time: October 25th, 2024 | Doors 4:30 PM | Program 6:00 PM
Location: The Colisée, 190 Birch Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Parking:  There will be limited public parking spaces available at The Colisee as parking will primarily be reserved for Accessible and VIP parking. If possible, we kindly ask attendees to use the Southern Gateway or Oak Street (Park Street) Parking Garages and take advantage of the complimentary shuttle service to and from the event. Shuttles will begin running at 4:00 PM and continue throughout the evening to provide transportation to and from the event.
 

Event Purpose

Hosted by the One Lewiston Resilience Fund Committee, in partnership with the City of Lewiston, Maine Resiliency Center, and the LA Metro Chamber of Commerce, this event commemorates the one-year anniversary of the tragic events of October 25, 2023. The evening will honor those affected by the events at Schemengees Bar & Grille and Just In Time Recreation, as well as those who responded and continue to support the community.

Event Schedule

The program will include music, performances, and remarks, sharing information about the development of a permanent memorial. Attendees are invited to bring small items, messages, or keepsakes to commemorate this milestone. Objects left will be preserved and cataloged as part of the Maine MILL Memorial Collection. Some items may be displayed in future exhibits at the museum or as part of the permanent memorial. Additional information or stories are welcome to be shared with Maine MILL.

Event Timeline

4:00 PM Shuttle Service Begins (Oak st & Southern Gateway Garages)

4:30PM Doors Open

6:00PM Program Starts

7:30PM Program Ends

8:30PM Last Shuttle Run (Via Colisee to Parking Garages)

Questions & Answers

Accessibility and Accommodations
    • Quiet Reflection Space: A quiet space for reflection will be provided, free of media, with resources from partner organizations to support attendees.
    • Children’s Area: A viewing and activity area will be available, supported by the Lewiston Recreation Department. Parents are required to remain with their children. This space will also be media-free.
    • Therapists on Hand: Therapists will be available during the event as a resource.
    • ASL Interpretation & Accessibility: The event will be live-streamed with ASL interpretation and closed captions. Braille or large print programs are available upon request. Ushers who are capable of communicating through ASL will be wearing an “I-SIGN’ badge so that they can be easily identified.
    • Accessibility Ushers: Ushers will be onsite to assist with welcoming and seating attendees who require wheelchair access or other accommodations. Anyone in a wheelchair should enter through the wheelchair accessible entrance (Colisee Box Office Entrance, lower parking lot). 
    Media
    • Media Presence: Members of the media will be covering this event; however, no live reporting will occur during the moment(s) of silence. All reporters have been informed ahead of time that no interviews are to take place before, during, or after the event.
    • Media Restrictions: Media will be confined to a designated section and will not be permitted to roam throughout the venue. This ensures that the commemoration space remains respectful and undisturbed.
    • Photographers and Videographers: Event photographers and videographers will be onsite, capturing moments to commemorate the event.
    Security
    • Security Measures: For the safety and well-being of all attendees, security personnel and a police presence will be onsite throughout the event. All bags will be checked, and everyone will be wanded upon arrival. Please cooperate with any instructions from security staff and law enforcement to ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone. Only police officers will be armed, as a strict no-weapons policy will be enforced. 
    • Prohibited Items: The following is a list of items prohibited from The Colisee.
      • Outside food & beverages including unopened bottles and cans
      • Empty beverage containers
      • Coolers
      • Chains and spiked jewelry
      • Weapons
      • Laser Pointers
      • Illegal Substances
      • Animals (excluding service animals)
      • Beach balls and inflatables
      • Fireworks
      • Backpacks
      • Signs with sticks
      • Confetti and Silly String
      • Folding chairs
                                Shuttle Service

                                To accommodate all attendees, a complimentary shuttle service will be available to and from the event. Shuttles will run between the Southern Gateway and Oak Street (Park Street) Parking Garages to the Colisée starting at 4:00 PM and will continue until after the event ends.

                                Love Always Wins Installation - October 2024

                                In collaboration with the City of Lewiston and the LA Metro Chamber of Commerce, Maine MILL will install the Love Always Wins sign (formerly located at Schmengees Bar & Grille) at Raymond Park for the month of October.

                                We encourage the community to leave items of remembrance by the sign, which will be archived and cataloged by Maine MILL. These items may be included in future exhibits or as part of the permanent memorial.

                                Volunteering & Ways to Support
                                • Volunteer Opportunities: We invite volunteers to help make this event run smoothly. Click here to sign up!
                                • Memorial Support: If you would like to support the creation of a permanent memorial, you may make donations here.
                                Contact Us / More Information

                                For any questions or further information about the event, please contact:

                                • Event Coordinator: Katie Palmer, One Lewiston Resilience Fund Event Committee
                                • Phone:207-783-2249
                                • Email: Katie@LAMetroChamber.com
                                • Media Inquiries: Angelynne Ammores, 207-513-3000 x 3281, AAmores@lewistonmaine.gov 
                                • Volunteer Coordinator: Lilly Gardiner, lilly@lametrochamber.com