Be Part of the Friends of The Hill Story
Friends of The Hill helps us keep Harry’s Hill a vibrant gathering place for arts, culture, and community. Together we can nurture creativity, preserve traditions, and build a welcoming space for all.
Why We Exist
We come together to care for a place we’ve been blessed to gather on—tending the land, honoring our comrades who have gone before us, and keeping their stories alive.
We nurture creative community by supporting music, fire performers, visual artists, storytellers, artisans, and families.
In an increasingly uncertain world, Friends of The Hill exists to be a safe, welcoming place for folks—rooted in care, creativity, and belonging.
Nurturing Creativity
Supporting artists, makers, and performers
Steward the Land
Caring for The Hill and the Memorial Garden
Support the Future
Fundraising and grantmaking for community programs
How Members Participate
Care for the Land
Join us for stewardship days on The Hill, including our Memorial Garden Clean-Up Day in early June (the first weekend of June or the weekend after Memorial Day). These days are about tending the land, honoring those we remember, and working side by side in community.
Help Bring Gatherings to Life
Pitch in with the Craft Fair or Hippie Flea Market—planning, set-up, day-of help, or tear-down. Many hands make it lighter, and it’s a beautiful way to meet people.
Build Community at The Happening
Help with membership recruitment and community-building activities at the Friends of The Hill tent at The Happening 2026—welcoming new folks, sharing information, and helping people feel at home.
Gather as Members
Join our members-only Annual Meeting Gathering on The Hill in August—a day of activities, shared meals, community conversation, music at night, and camping. A time to reconnect and celebrate what we’re building together.
Help Shape the Future
Members can nominate individuals or groups for grants and awards, suggest ideas for projects, and help us decide what Friends of The Hill grows into next.
Ready to Join Us?
Participation is not about obligation—it’s about connection. Whether you volunteer regularly, attend when you can, or help shape ideas behind the scenes, you belong here.
Questions? Email hillkatz420@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jodi O’Connor, President
Darlene Patrick, Clerk
Cindy Brown, Treasurer
Michele Neufeld
Casey O’Connor
ADVISORY BOARD
Linda Kennedy
Wendy Blake
Brian Breton
Gwyn Rothert
Kyle Tremblay
What’s Coming Up
MEMBER MEETING NOTICE
Notice of Vote on Articles of Amendment
FRIENDS OF THE HILL
Notice of Meeting of Members
Date of Notice: February 25,2026
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the members of Friends of The Hill will be held as follows:
- Date: March 11, 2026
- Time: 7 pm
- Location: Google Meet
Purpose of the Meeting
The purpose of this meeting is to consider and vote on a proposed amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Friends of The Hill.
The proposed amendment will:
- Add language stating that the corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
- Add a dissolution clause providing that the corporation’s assets will be permanently dedicated to charitable purposes upon dissolution.
This amendment is required in order for Friends of The Hill to apply for federal tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3). The amendment does not change the organization’s mission, activities, or membership structure.
Members entitled to vote may vote in person or by email at mainefriendsofthehill@gtmail.com.
Please attend, as your participation is important.
Darlene Patrick, Clerk
Friends of The Hill
Memorial Garden Clean-Up Day (Early June)
Help care for the garden and grounds. All skill levels welcome.
Flea Market / Craft Fair (May + December)
Volunteer, help plan, or just come be part of the day.
Annual Meeting on The Hill (August)
Members-only gathering with workshops, farm-to-table meal, camping, and music.