The Openshaw SPOT

11/19/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! 🎁
We’re excited to share that all three Openshaw Spot locations are continuing our annual Angel Tree tradition again this year! 💛

If you’d like to participate, you’re welcome to stop by any of our clinics to pick up a tag; we have hard copies at each location. You can also message us directly to claim a tag number if that’s easier.

✨ Please drop off all gifts unwrapped at your local clinic by December 12th, or coordinate with staff for alternative drop-off options. This helps us make sure every family receives their gifts before Christmas.

Thank you all for showing up with so much generosity and kindness year after year. You make the season a little brighter for so many families. ❤️🎁

11/17/2025

11/10/2025

Big congratulations to our awesome kiddo for completing Occupational Therapy! 🥳 We are SO proud of all the hard work and progress made!

They were so excited to celebrate that they couldn’t decide which photo pose they wanted posted… so they said, “Post them ALL!” 😂💛

We love seeing that kind of joy and confidence — way to go, superstar! 🌟👏

10/31/2025

Trunk or Treat in Milbridge from 3-5pm!

10/28/2025

🎃 Trunk-or-Treat + FREE Costumes! 👻
The Openshaw Spot is hosting our annual family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat at 23 Main St. Milbridge on Halloween from 3-5PM. All are welcome—costumes, candy, and lots of smiles! If it rains we plan to be in our entry way!

🧡 Free Costume Closet (Milbridge):
Now through the end of this week, stop by our Milbridge clinic to pick up a free Halloween costume for your kiddo—no questions asked, while supplies last. Sizes from toddler to teen.

Want to help? We’re also accepting gently used costumes and new accessories at the Milbridge front desk.

☎️ Questions? Call/text: (207)-546-2880

Please share so our Downeast families can find what they need!

10/26/2025

📣 FOOD DRIVE – NOVEMBER 2025
Hosted by The Openshaw Spot 🧡

Due to the recent government shutdown, many local families may temporarily lose SNAP benefits this November — meaning fewer resources for essentials like groceries and baby formula.

We’re stepping up to support the families in our care by hosting a Food Drive throughout the month of November! All donations will go directly to our clients and the families we serve at The Openshaw Spot to help ensure no one goes without food or basic essentials during this time.

🛒 Items Needed:
🥫 Canned Goods
🍚 Rice & Pasta
🥣 Cereal
🍼 Baby Formula

📍 Drop-Off Locations:
• 23 Main St., Milbridge, ME
• 53 Fremont St., Machias, ME
• 710 Bucksport Rd., Ellsworth, ME

Your contributions will make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children and families this season. 💛 Together, we can keep our community nourished and supported.

10/21/2025

🎃 Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for our Pumpkin Palooza: A Spooky Celebration of Skills in Machias!

Join us for pumpkin painting, cookies decorating, sensory fun and more! 🍪🧡 👻

Space is limited, so call or message us today at 207-546-2880 to reserve your spot!

10/15/2025

🎃 Free Halloween Costumes

We have a fun selection of free Halloween costumes available in the waiting room of our Milbridge office!

If your kiddo still needs a costume feel free to help yourself--they are here for anyone who could use one! 🎃

10/13/2025

🎉 Congratulations to one of our awesome kiddos on completing Occupational Therapy! 🌟 We are so proud of all the hard work, dedication and progress you have made! Watching you grow and reach your goals has been such a joy - keep shining bright!💪🌟

10/06/2025

🎃✨ It’s almost time for one of our favorite nights of the year — The Openshaw Spot’s Annual Trunk or Treat! 👻🚗💨

Put on your best costume, grab your candy bucket, and get ready for a spooky-fun evening full of treats, laughter, and Halloween magic! 🍬🕸️

There will be decorated trunks, fun music, and plenty of smiles — we can’t wait to see all our little ghosts, superheroes, and princesses! 🦇🎶

📍 Check out the flyer for all the details — it’s going to be a fang-tastic time!

09/29/2025

We have a few more spots left if you are thinking of signing up!

🎃✨ Pumpkin Palooza: A Spooky Celebration of Skills! 👻🧡

Join us on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 from 4:30–6:00 PM at our Machias location for an evening of festive fun!

We’ll have 4 exciting stations, including:
🎨 Pumpkin painting
🍪 Cookie decorating
👋 Sensory experiences
🤸 Gross motor fun
…and more spooky surprises!

Children are encouraged to wear costumes! 👑🦸‍♂️ There’s no age limit, but depending on your child’s needs, parents may be asked to accompany them to ensure safety and supervision.

⚠️ Space is limited to 30 children — reserve your spot today! Call or message us at 📞 207-546-2880.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🕸️🦇