Lora B. Whelan, Director
93 Water Street PO Box 122
Eastport, ME 04631-0122
207-853-2400
Web Site: www.eastportforpride.org
December 2005 Community Calendar
1: Thursday: New Moon
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.2: Friday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Women’s Peer Networking Group at Sunrise County Economic Council offices in the Machias Telebusiness Center (Stackpole Road). This networking opportunity is for women who are currently in or considering starting a business and would like to network with other women business owners. Attendees find this useful as a way to assist and support each other and provide the guidance they need in their business endeavors. This networking event is open to current Women's Business Center clients and potential Center clients. Join us and be a part of this networking event. Please spread the word to anyone else you know who might like to join us. Any questions, just give me a call. J. Ann McAlhany, Women's Business Counselor, Coastal Enterprises, Inc. in partnership with Sunrise County Economic Council, PO Box 679, Machias, Maine 04564, 207-255-0983.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - First Friday Art Walks - starting at The Commons, 51 Water Street - Wine & Cheese - Holiday Art.
7:00 PM - Dance Eastport presents the First Friday Contradance series featuring the Black Socks String Band and friends. At 7 PM, a mini-lesson of different aspects of contradance will be taught by caller Alan Furth, followed at 7:30 by the contradance. Dances are taught throughout the night, prior to each dance. Beginners welcome. Great entertainment for the whole family. Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. $5 each, $3 for kids 12 and under.
3: Saturday
1:00 - 3:00 PM - "Come to Tea, William" Book signing by Elsie O'Dell Dinsmore. Senior Center, 9 Boynton Street.4: Sunday
6:00 PM - closing - Live Music at Murphy's Village Restaurant, Rt. 189, Lubec.7:00 PM - Carols and Lessons St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 51 Washington Street.
7:00 PM - Northern Lights Film Society, Shead High School Band Room. Donation: $3.
5: Monday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.7:00 PM - Wayne Mitchell and his many musical friends invite you to an Evening of Acoustic String and Vocal Music - Eastport Youth Center - Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Gospel - Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo, Voice, etc. Musicians of all ages and levels, BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT to join in the fun. The music's great, so if you don't care to play or sing, come join the crowd to JUST LISTEN AND TAP YOUR FEET. Everyone is welcome! Admission is free. Lots of fun and lots of terrific music!
6: Tuesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Labor of Love Food Pantry, New Beginnings Church of God basement, Washington St. door. Call Fern: 853-2373. Income limits for participants. Donations gratefully accepted!9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Balkan Women's Choir - at the Leister Gallery, 153 Water Street, Eastport. Info: Dovie Gaither: 853-2319.
7:00 PM - School Committee - Shead High School Band Room.
7: Wednesday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.11:30 AM - St. Croix Valley International Garden Club - Holiday Pot Luck. Whiting Community Center. Bring your favorite dish to share and nonperishable food items for man and/or paws. Contact: Joan Edwards 207-726-9664.
6:00 PM - Planning Board - Shead High School Band Room.
8: Thursday
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Eggs & Issues - Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce - At the Bluebird Ranch Family Restaurant in Machias during the months of March - August. At Helen's Restaurant in Machias during the months of September - February. - Breakfast buffet - public is welcomed to attend.9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
6:00 PM - Eastport for Pride General Meeting - Eastport for Pride office, 93 Water Street. Call 853-2400 for information. All those interested in downtown revitalization welcome!
7:00 PM - Community Development Advisory Committee (City Council appointed) - Eastport for Pride office, 93 Water St. Everyone welcome!
9: Friday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.4:45 - 7:15 PM - Eastport for Pride Holiday Open House 93 Water Street; Mystery Photo raffle drawing. Children's Community Tree: bring your own homemade ornament to hang on the Children's Tree.
5:00 PM - Community Caroling Meet at Eastport for Pride, 93 Water Street.
7:30 PM - Eastport Strings - the youth string orchestra from Washington County - is now three years old. This concert of music by both the varsity and junior varsity groups will consist of holiday and seasonal music. Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. FREE: Donations accepted at the door.
10: Saturday
Noon - Christmas Readings Holiday readings for children. Peavey Memorial Library.2:00 - 4:00 PM - Raye's Mustard Holiday Open House Upper Washington Street. Special Surprise Party!
5:30 PM - Monthly public supper, Centre Street Congregational Church, 7 Centre St., Machias. More info: 255-6665.
7:00 PM - "Christmas Comes" Seasonal Music & Poetry - A FREE Choral Christmas Concert with Choir Master Robb Cook - Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Refreshments following the concert. Donations accepted to benefit Eastport Arts Center.
11: Sunday
Various - Pathfinders - Hiking in the area - Call 733-4984 for details.2:00 PM - Santa Parade Join in the fun with floats and puppets. Children of all ages welcome. Meet at the Eastport City Hall. The Parade will end at the Eastport Youth Center where Santa will hand out candy and gifts. Hot cocoa and cookies.
6:00 PM - closing - Live Music at Murphy's Village Restaurant, Rt. 189, Lubec.
7:00 PM - Northern Lights Film Society, Shead High School Band Room. Donation: $3.
12: Monday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.6:00 PM - Harbor Committee - Shead High School Band Room.
7:00 PM - Eastport City Council - Shead High School Band Room.
7:00 PM - Wayne Mitchell and his many musical friends invite you to an Evening of Acoustic String and Vocal Music - Eastport Youth Center - Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Gospel - Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo, Voice, etc. Musicians of all ages and levels, BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT to join in the fun. The music's great, so if you don't care to play or sing, come join the crowd to JUST LISTEN AND TAP YOUR FEET. Everyone is welcome! Admission is free. Lots of fun and lots of terrific music!
13: Tuesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Labor of Love Food Pantry, New Beginnings Church of God basement, Washington St. door. Call Fern: 853-2373. Income limits for participants. Donations gratefully accepted!9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Balkan Women's Choir - at the Leister Gallery, 153 Water Street, Eastport. Info: Dovie Gaither: 853-2319.
6:30 PM - Habitat for Humanity in Washington County - Eastport for Pride office, 93 Water St. For info, call Len Bard: 853-2560.
14: Wednesday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.15: Thursday: Full Moon
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.6:00 PM - Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce. Contact Motel East, 853-4644 for location and time.
6:30 PM - Eastport Elementary School Concert Elementary school gym.
16: Friday
Residential and Business Decorating Contest judging begins Winners announced New Year's Eve at Bank Square. Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce.9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
17: Saturday
6:30 PM - Blessing of the Fleet Breakwater6:40 PM - Boat Lighting Breakwater
6:40 - 7:30 PM - Judging of the Boats Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners.
EBS
Irving
Johnson's Hardware
Moose Island Marine
NAPA Auto Parts
New Friendly Restaurant
The Quoddy Tides and Tides Gift Shop
Ramsdell Fuel
R&M IGA
S. L. Wadsworth & Son Gift Shop
Wal-Mart
7:30 PM - Burn Barrels at Fisherman Park S'mores with the Cooper Hill Band
9:00 PM: La Sardina Loca 28 Water Street. Cooper Hill Band, admission.
18: Sunday
6:00 PM - closing - Live Music at Murphy's Village Restaurant, Rt. 189, Lubec.7:00 PM - Northern Lights Film Society, Shead High School Band Room. Donation: $3.
19: Monday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.6:00 PM - Eastport for Pride Board Meeting - Eastport for Pride office, 93 Water St.
6:00 PM - Barbara's School of Dance Eastport Elementary School. Admission.
7:00 PM - Wayne Mitchell and his many musical friends invite you to an Evening of Acoustic String and Vocal Music - Eastport Youth Center - Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Gospel - Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo, Voice, etc. Musicians of all ages and levels, BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT to join in the fun. The music's great, so if you don't care to play or sing, come join the crowd to JUST LISTEN AND TAP YOUR FEET. Everyone is welcome! Admission is free. Lots of fun and lots of terrific music!
20: Tuesday
7:00 AM - WQDY will be broadcasting from the new fountain in downtown Calais. The reason for this broadcast is to collect non-perishable food items for local food pantries. Call JEFF DEMMONS at 454-7545 to contribute in advance. Donations will also be accepted in Eastport and Baileyville. Listen for details.9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Labor of Love Food Pantry, New Beginnings Church of God basement, Washington St. door. Call Fern: 853-2373. Income limits for participants. Donations gratefully accepted!
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Balkan Women's Choir - at the Leister Gallery, 153 Water Street, Eastport. Info: Dovie Gaither: 853-2319.
7:00 PM - American Legion, GAR Hall, Green St.
21: Wednesday
First Day of Winter
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
7:00 PM - Ralph A. Raye Post 558 VFW , Eastport Senior Center, 9 Boynton St.
22: Thursday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.23: Friday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.24: Saturday
25: Sunday: Christmas
Various - Pathfinders - Hiking in the area - Call 733-4984 for details.6:00 PM - closing - Live Music at Murphy's Village Restaurant, Rt. 189, Lubec.
7:00 PM - Northern Lights Film Society, Shead High School Band Room. Donation: $3.
26: Monday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Labor of Love Food Pantry, New Beginnings Church of God basement, Washington St. door. Call Fern: 853-2373. Income limits for participants. Donations gratefully accepted!9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
7:00 PM - Wayne Mitchell and his many musical friends invite you to an Evening of Acoustic String and Vocal Music - Eastport Youth Center - Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Gospel - Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo, Voice, etc. Musicians of all ages and levels, BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT to join in the fun. The music's great, so if you don't care to play or sing, come join the crowd to JUST LISTEN AND TAP YOUR FEET. Everyone is welcome! Admission is free. Lots of fun and lots of terrific music!
27: Tuesday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Balkan Women's Choir - at the Leister Gallery, 153 Water Street, Eastport. Info: Dovie Gaither: 853-2319.
28: Wednesday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.29: Thursday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.30: Friday: New Moon
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $2.50. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.31: Saturday
3:00 PM - "Ashley: A Downeast Cinderella" Eastport Youth Center. Eastport Recreation Board and Eastport for Pride bring you this Peregrine Puppets performance. Suggested admission $2.00.5:00 - 9:00 PM - Eastport Youth Center's bonfire & skating for children. County Road.
7:00 - 9:00 PM - Downtown Businesses Open House with appetizers. The Commons, Captain's Cargo, Eastport Gallery
8:00 - 10:00 PM - "Comedy One-Acts" by Stage East. Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Suggested admission donation.
8:00 - 11:30 PM - Youth Dance, Knights of Pythias.
8:00 - 10:30 PM - Dance and Dessert Senior Center, 9 Boynton Street. Suggested admission $5.00.
10:00 PM - Midnight - Dance La Sardina Loca, 28 Water Street. Admission.
11:00 PM - New Brunswick New Year Celebration Maple Leaf Drop, Bank Square.
11:15 PM - 1:15 AM - Music to bring in the New Year Bank Square. The Tides Institute & Art Museum.
12:00 Midnight - New Year's Celebration Ring in the New Year with special guests Old Man Time and Baby New Year! The illuminated ball will drop at the stroke of midnight. Bank Square. The Tides Institute & Art Museum.
12:30 AM - Early Breakfast La Sardina Loca. 28 Water Street.
Visiting from out of town? Spend the night and greet the dawn at one of Eastport's fine lodging establishments:
The Motel East 207-853-4747,
Todd House B&B 207-853-2328,
Weston House B&B 207-853-2907, 800-853-2907
Sunday, January 1: New Year's Day
2:00 PM - Organ Concert by Edward French St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 51 Washington Street, Eastport.6:30 - 10:30 PM - Film "Empire Falls" Shead High School Band Room. Suggested admission donation $3.00.