Lora B. Whelan, Director
93 Water Street    PO Box 122
Eastport, ME  04631-0122
207-853-2400
Web Site:  www.eastportforpride.org

September 2005 Community Calendar

1: Thursday

2: Friday

Times to be determined - Noye's Fludde, opera by Benjamin Britten, directed by Brian Schuth, musical director Greg Biss, to be performed over Labor Day weekend: specific performance dates and times to be determined once the casting and instrumentation is set. Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Tickets at Motel East, 23A Water Street.
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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Member's New Works - Members show their latest works.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - David Orrell - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM or by appointment - Ostrander Studio Gallery & Sculpture Gallery - Elizabeth Ostrander, 83 Clark Street, 853-4342.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - First Friday Art Walks - starting at The Commons, 51 Water Street - Wine & Cheese - Wood and Fruit in Art.

3: Saturday: New Moon

Times to be determined - Noye's Fludde, opera by Benjamin Britten, directed by Brian Schuth, musical director Greg Biss, to be performed over Labor Day weekend: specific performance dates and times to be determined once the casting and instrumentation is set. Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Tickets at Motel East, 23A Water Street.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Member's New Works - Members show their latest works.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - David Orrell - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM or by appointment - Ostrander Studio Gallery & Sculpture Gallery - Elizabeth Ostrander, 83 Clark Street, 853-4342.
4:00 PM - Balkan Women's Choir - at the Leister Gallery, 153 Water Street, Eastport. Info: Dovie Gaither: 853-2319.

4: Sunday

Times to be determined - Noye's Fludde, opera by Benjamin Britten, directed by Brian Schuth, musical director Greg Biss, to be performed over Labor Day weekend: specific performance dates and times to be determined once the casting and instrumentation is set. Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Tickets at Motel East, 23A Water Street.
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Seaview Restaurant's (16 Norwood Road) Breakfast Buffet. 853-4471. ALL WELCOME!
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Member's New Works - Members show their latest works.
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - David Orrell - One Person Show.
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.

5: Monday: Labor Day

Times to be determined - Noye's Fludde, opera by Benjamin Britten, directed by Brian Schuth, musical director Greg Biss, to be performed over Labor Day weekend: specific performance dates and times to be determined once the casting and instrumentation is set. Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Tickets at Motel East, 23A Water Street.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - David Orrell - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Cooking Classes at Blueberry Point Chefs, Perry, Maine. Contact Chef Audrey Patterson for reservations. 207-853-4629. Class limit is nine cooks.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Weekly Folk Dance Classes - Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Dovie Gaither, who taught last year at the Eastport Youth Center, will be the instructor. Beginners of all ages are encouraged to join the classes presented by Dance Eastport. The cost is $3 per class. For more information, call 853-2633.

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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - David Orrell - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Cooking Classes at Blueberry Point Chefs, Perry, Maine. Contact Chef Audrey Patterson for reservations. 207-853-4629. Class limit is nine cooks.

7: Wednesday

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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - David Orrell - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM or by appointment - Ostrander Studio Gallery & Sculpture Gallery - Elizabeth Ostrander, 83 Clark Street, 853-4342.
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

All Day - Maine Preservation's annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conference.
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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - David Orrell - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM or by appointment - Ostrander Studio Gallery & Sculpture Gallery - Elizabeth Ostrander, 83 Clark Street, 853-4342.

10: Saturday

All Day - The Maine Salmon Festival in Eastport - sponsored by Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce - Sunday dinners are available of farm raised Atlantic Salmon. Other activities include a microbrewery tent, educational displays, historic cemetery tour, live entertainment, music, two day arts, antiques and crafts show, raffle prizes, tours of salmon pens by boat, architectural tours, strawberry shortcake sale and more. Festivities held at the Eastport Breakwater and through the historic downtown area. Free admission and Free parking. 207- 853-4644.
All Day - 9th Annual Paint Eastport Day - The Eastport Gallery invites all artists young or old, professional or beginner to paint their favorite scene of Eastport. Artists will meet at the gallery to register then "paint the town". Participation is free. A silent auction and reception will be held at the gallery from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM. Come join the fun!
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - David Orrell - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM or by appointment - Ostrander Studio Gallery & Sculpture Gallery - Elizabeth Ostrander, 83 Clark Street, 853-4342.
4:00 PM - Balkan Women's Choir - at the Leister Gallery, 153 Water Street, Eastport. Info: Dovie Gaither: 853-2319.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Silent Auction at Eastport Gallery to end Paint Eastport Day.

11: Sunday

Various - Pathfinders - Hiking in the area - Call 733-4984 for details.
All Day - The Maine Salmon Festival in Eastport - sponsored by Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce - Sunday dinners are available of farm raised Atlantic Salmon. Other activities include a microbrewery tent, educational displays, historic cemetery tour, live entertainment, music, two day arts, antiques and crafts show, raffle prizes, tours of salmon pens by boat, architectural tours, strawberry shortcake sale and more. Festivities held at the Eastport Breakwater and through the historic downtown area. Free admission and Free parking. 207- 853-4644.
All Day - Elderhostel - School for Arts-by-the-Sea - sponsored by Eastport Arts Center. Stay & dine in Eastport.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - David Orrell - One Person Show.
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

All Day - Elderhostel - School for Arts-by-the-Sea - sponsored by Eastport Arts Center. Stay & dine in Eastport.
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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - David Orrell - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Cooking Classes at Blueberry Point Chefs, Perry, Maine. Contact Chef Audrey Patterson for reservations. 207-853-4629. Class limit is nine cooks.
6:00 PM - Harbor Committee - Shead High School Band Room.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Weekly Folk Dance Classes - Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Dovie Gaither, who taught last year at the Eastport Youth Center, will be the instructor. Beginners of all ages are encouraged to join the classes presented by Dance Eastport. The cost is $3 per class. For more information, call 853-2633.
7:00 PM - Eastport City Council - Shead High School Band Room.

13: Tuesday

All Day - Elderhostel - School for Arts-by-the-Sea - sponsored by Eastport Arts Center. Stay & dine in Eastport.
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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - David Orrell - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Cooking Classes at Blueberry Point Chefs, Perry, Maine. Contact Chef Audrey Patterson for reservations. 207-853-4629. Class limit is nine cooks.
6:30 PM - Friends of Peavey Memorial Library, Eastport for Pride office, 93 Water St. For info, call Jane: 853-6290.

14: Wednesday

15: Thursday

All Day - Elderhostel - School for Arts-by-the-Sea - sponsored by Eastport Arts Center. Stay & dine in Eastport.
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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - David Orrell - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM or by appointment - Ostrander Studio Gallery & Sculpture Gallery - Elizabeth Ostrander, 83 Clark Street, 853-4342.
6:00 PM - Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce. Contact Motel East, 853-4644 for location and time.

16: Friday

All Day - Elderhostel - School for Arts-by-the-Sea - sponsored by Eastport Arts Center. Stay & dine in Eastport.
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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Cheri Walton - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM or by appointment - Ostrander Studio Gallery & Sculpture Gallery - Elizabeth Ostrander, 83 Clark Street, 853-4342.
7:00 PM - Organ Recital by Edward French, organist of St.Joseph's Church in Eastport. This is the first concert performance on the Arts Center's own 19th century tracker organ in many years. This event is free, although donations will be accepted. Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street.

17: Saturday: Full Moon

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Cheri Walton - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM or by appointment - Ostrander Studio Gallery & Sculpture Gallery - Elizabeth Ostrander, 83 Clark Street, 853-4342.
4:00 PM - Balkan Women's Choir - at the Leister Gallery, 153 Water Street, Eastport. Info: Dovie Gaither: 853-2319.

18: Sunday

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Cheri Walton - One Person Show.
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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Cheri Walton - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Cooking Classes at Blueberry Point Chefs, Perry, Maine. Contact Chef Audrey Patterson for reservations. 207-853-4629. Class limit is nine cooks.
6:00 PM - Eastport for Pride Board Meeting - Eastport for Pride office, 93 Water St.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Weekly Folk Dance Classes - Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Dovie Gaither, who taught last year at the Eastport Youth Center, will be the instructor. Beginners of all ages are encouraged to join the classes presented by Dance Eastport. The cost is $3 per class. For more information, call 853-2633.

20: 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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Cheri Walton - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Cooking Classes at Blueberry Point Chefs, Perry, Maine. Contact Chef Audrey Patterson for reservations. 207-853-4629. Class limit is nine cooks.
7:00 PM - American Legion, GAR Hall, Green St.

21: 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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Cheri Walton - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
1:00 PM - St. Croix Valley International Garden Club - Help build a perennial garden at the "new" Pembroke Library. Bring plants and books to donate. Contact: Joan Edwards 207-726-9664.
7:00 PM - Ralph A. Raye Post 558 VFW , Eastport Senior Center, 9 Boynton St.

22: Thursday: First Day of Autumn

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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Cheri Walton - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
7:00 PM - Dance Eastport presents the First Friday Contradance series featuring Maine fiddling legend Greg Boardman and the Eastport Strings. 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.

24: Saturday

10:00 AM - Quoddy Regional Land Trust Annual Fall Bulb and Perennial Sale, Route 1, Whiting. 207-733-5509 or email qrlt@maineline.net
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Cheri Walton - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
4:00 PM - Balkan Women's Choir - at the Leister Gallery, 153 Water Street, Eastport. Info: Dovie Gaither: 853-2319.
7:00 PM - Maine fiddling legend Greg Boardman and the Eastport Strings will present a concert. Great entertainment for the whole family. Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Admission to Saturday's concert is $10, with free admission for students and, get this, half-price admission for all Friday contradancers.

25: Sunday

Various - Pathfinders - Hiking in the area - Call 733-4984 for details.
All Day - Elderhostel - Sailing aboard the schooner, Sylvina W. Beal through US and Canadian waters. Sleeping at Motel East.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Cheri Walton - One Person Show.
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

All Day - Elderhostel - Sailing aboard the schooner, Sylvina W. Beal through US and Canadian waters. Sleeping at Motel East.
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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Cheri Walton - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Cooking Classes at Blueberry Point Chefs, Perry, Maine. Contact Chef Audrey Patterson for reservations. 207-853-4629. Class limit is nine cooks.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Weekly Folk Dance Classes - Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Dovie Gaither, who taught last year at the Eastport Youth Center, will be the instructor. Beginners of all ages are encouraged to join the classes presented by Dance Eastport. The cost is $3 per class. For more information, call 853-2633.

27: Tuesday

All Day - Elderhostel - Sailing aboard the schooner, Sylvina W. Beal through US and Canadian waters. Sleeping at Motel East.
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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Cheri Walton - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Cooking Classes at Blueberry Point Chefs, Perry, Maine. Contact Chef Audrey Patterson for reservations. 207-853-4629. Class limit is nine cooks.

28: Wednesday

29: Thursday

All Day - Elderhostel - Sailing aboard the schooner, Sylvina W. Beal through US and Canadian waters. Sleeping at Motel East.
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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Windows - Members' images involving windows.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery - Cheri Walton - One Person Show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Leister Gallery features original works of art by Martha and David Leister which include local landscapes and seascapes in oil and water color as well as still lifes and portraits. 153 Water Street. 853-2319.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment - The Salem Gallery, located in a 19th century Victorian home, features paintings of regional landscapes and contemporary realism by artists Jim Salem and Dan Cocco. 120 Water Street. 853-2454.
6:30 PM - Eastport for Pride Meeting - To plan community wide New Year's Eve Celebration. All community members welcome to help. Eastport for Pride office, 93 Water St., 853-2400.

Lora B. Whelan, Director93 Water Street PO Box 122 Eastport, ME 04631-0122207-853-2400Web Site: www.eastportforpride.org