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

December 2006 Community Calendar

Please register by Thursday, December 14th for residential and business decorating contests!
Rose Garden Antiques & Design, 9 Dana Street, 853-9598
Alan Sallerolli, President, Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce

1: Friday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
2: Saturday
7:00 AM - Washington County Travel Club’s Christmas Shopping Trip to Bangor will Benefit Eastport Arts Center - Washington County Travel Club and The Tide Radio will be offering a Christmas and Holiday shopping trip to Bangor for residents of Washington County, Maine and Charlotte County, New Brunswick. The shopping adventure will take participants to the Bangor Mall and surrounding shopping venues for an all day shopping trip. Lunch at the popular Oriental Jade restaurant is included in the price of the Bangor Holiday Shopping Adventure. The one-day outing will benefit The Eastport Arts Center. The cost of the trip is $65.00 US. Participants will travel round-trip on deluxe bathroom equipped motor coaches from Cyr Bus Lines. Departures will be from Eastport at 7:00 AM and from Calais at 7:30 AM. Tour Director Tess Ftorek and The Tide’s Kim Holmes will be on-board to make sure the trip runs smoothly. For more information or to register please call 207-853-2622.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM – Elsie Dinsmore Book Signing, Meals for ME, 9 Boynton St. 853-2364
1:15 PM - “Wreath the Downtown”. Help decorate downtown light poles with wreaths. Eastport for Pride office, 93 Water Street. Coffee and Donuts! 853-2400 Wreaths donated by Mingo’s Evergreen Products, 405 Shattuck Rd., Calais, 454-7411 or 1-888-606-8825.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP - Build your very own holiday Gingerbread House Sat., Nov.18th, 25th, Dec. 2nd 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM $5.00 fee covers cost of all materials Completed houses will be on display at the “ Christmas Comes” Concert at the Arts Center on Dec. 16. WORKSHOP AT EASTPORT ARTS CENTER, 36 WASHINGTON ST. TO REGISTER: CALL 853-2358 FAMILIES WELCOME!
3: Sunday
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Holiday House Tour & Reception - The home of Jim Poffley, circa 1840 Federal and Victorian House, 10 Water Street. Suggested donation $10.00, or $15 per couple. RSVP 853-2400 Tea, Punch, Victorian inspired nibbles, and music performed by Arielle Raff, Robert Sanchez, and Heron Weston.
6:00 PM - closing - Live Music at Murphy's Village Restaurant, Rt. 189, Lubec.
7:00 PM - Lessons and Carols, St. Joseph’s Church.
7:00 PM - Northern Lights Film Society, Shead High School Band Room. Donation: $3.
4: Monday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
5: Tuesday: Full Moon
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: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
7:00 PM - School Committee - Shead High School Band Room.
6: Wednesday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
6:00 PM - Planning Board - Shead High School Band Room.
7: Thursday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
8: Friday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
7:00 PM - Eastport Strings Winter Concert, Eastport Arts Center. 38 Washington St. 853-4650
9: Saturday
BOAT PARADE THIS EVENING!
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
Noon – Christmas Readings. Holiday readings for children. Peavey Memorial Library. 853-4021
2:45 PM - 4:45 PM - Community Caroling. Meet at Eastport for Pride office, 93 Water Street Pick up GLOW STICKS at the EFP office and promenade to the Breakwater to welcome the boat parade!
4:30 PM - Eastport Gallery. Hot cider. Come in and warm up!
4:30 PM - Eastport for Pride office, 93 Water Street - Come get your free glow stick, have some cookies, and head on down to the Breakwater for the BOAT PARADE!
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM - Boat Lighting, Breakwater. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place. Sponsored by Eastport for Pride.
5:00 PM - Blessing of the Fleets
5:05 PM - Lighting of the Fleets
5:30 PM - Judging and Announcing of Winners
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM - Eastport for Pride Holiday Open House; Mystery Photo raffle drawing. Stop in for carolers, cocoa, cookies, warmth and restrooms. 93 Water St. 853-2400
7:00 PM - Contra Dance with Black Socks Band at the Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Experience this lively form of American folk dancing to live music. Dances taught by the caller throughout the evening. All ages are welcome to attend this family-oriented entertainment. Seating provided for non-dancing music lovers. Second Saturday of every month through December. Call Ann Cornelison [853-2633] for more information.
10: 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.
11: Monday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. 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.
12: 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: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
7:00 PM - UMM Performing Arts Center. Handel: The Messiah - Concert Performance presented by UMM chorus and orchestra featuring students and area community members from Machias, Eastport (including players from Eastport Strings), Lubec, etc. Suggested donation: $10.
13: Wednesday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
8:00 PM - Edmunds Consolidated School, Edmunds. Stories and information about oceanographic features of Cobscook Bay - Mapping Cobscook Currents: What Happens When You Go With The Flow. Presented by the Cobscook Bay Resource Center. All are welcome to this free event. Light refreshments will be served. This is the second in a series of evening events featuring stories and information about the Bay that will be held this winter. The series will conclude with a Cobscook Bay Conference in March 2007. For more information call the Resource Center at 207-853-6607 or email us at cobscook@verizon.net or visit: www.cobscook.org
10:00 PM - Moonrise before dawn - The Geminid Meteor Shower. Possibly the year's best, should peak late in the moonless dark sky. Bundle up very warmly, find a place with a wide-open sky view and no glary lights, lie back on the ground or in a reclining lawn chair, and watch the stars. The best direction to look is where your sky is darkest. Give your eyes at least 20 minutes to dark-adapt. You may see a meteor a minute on average. (Courtesy Sky and Telescope).
14: 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: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
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!
15: Friday
Residential and Business Decorating contest judging begins and will be conducted through Sunday, December 17. Three categories, first, second third place for each category: Best Business with Electric, Best Residential with Electric, Best Non-Electric. Sponsored by Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce. Please register by Thursday, Dec 14th. 853-2400. Winners announced New Year’s Eve at Bank Square.

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
16: Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
7:00 PM - Christmas Comes Concert - Enjoy unique holiday music and readings at Christmas Comes! at the Eastport Arts Center. The Pickups and Balkanistas choral groups will perform less-familiar choral music from around the world. There will be jazz, a string quartet, Baroque chamber music, selections on the pipe organ, a talk about winter birds, plus readings from A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote. The Gingerbread Houses created at the Dec. Arts Center young people's workshops will be on display. Hot mulled cider and refreshments will be served following the concert. Concert tickets will be available at the door. Adults, $5; children age 12 and under, $3. Doors open at 6:30. Call 853-2358 for info. Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street 853-4650
17: 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.
18: Monday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
5:30 PM - Eastport Port Authority - Madison Street Office.
6:00 PM - Eastport for Pride Board Meeting - Eastport for Pride office, 93 Water St.
19: 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: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
6:30 PM - Eastport Elementary School – Barbara’s School of Dance. Admission. 853-6252
7:00 PM - American Legion, GAR Hall, Green St.
20: Wednesday: New Moon
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
11:30 AM - St. Croix Valley International - Contact: Joan Edwards 207-726-9664.
7:00 PM - Ralph A. Raye Post 558 VFW, Eastport Senior Center, 9 Boynton St.
21: Thursday: Winter Begins
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
5:30 PM - Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce. Eastport for Pride office, 93 Water Street. All welcome.
22: Friday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
7:00 PM - An International Concert at the Eastport Arts Center. Bass/baritone Jeff Putnam of St. Andrews, NB will perform songs by Henri Duparc, Gabriel Faure, Johannes Brahms and Claude Debussy, accompanied by Greg Biss of Eastport on the piano. Tickets are $20 at the door (cash or check). Proceeds will go to Save Passamaquoddy Bay. For further information, call 207-853-4571.
23: Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
24: Sunday
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.
25: Monday: Christmas Day
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
26: Tuesday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
27: Wednesday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
28: Thursday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
29: Friday
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton St. Lunch at noon - Donation: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
30: Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Selection from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition on view at the Tides Institute & Museum of Art, beginning November 8th and continuing through the spring of 2007. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TIMA is located on Water St., Eastport. For more info visit http://www.tidesinstitute.org or call 207-853-4047.
31: Sunday
NEW YEAR'S EVE!
SARDINE DROP AND MORE
2:00 PM - Organ Concert by Edward French, St. Joseph’s Church, Eastport.
6:00 PM to Midnight, Eastport Gallery. Hot cider, appetizers, come in and warm up!
7:00 PM - Dance and Dessert, Eastport Area Senior Center, 9 Boynton Street 853-2364
8:00 PM; 9:00 PM; 10:00 PM - Three one-hour shorts, comedies. Stage East, Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Youth Dance & Bonfire. Eastport Youth Center, County Road
10:00 PM – Midnight - The Commons Open House, 51 Water Street, with appetizers
11:00 PM - ? - The Pickled Herring – special opening just for New Year’s Eve!
11:00 PM – New Brunswick New Year Celebration - Tides Institute & Museum of Art. Music to bring in the New Year. Bank Square. 853-4047
12:00 PM – New Year’s Celebration. Ring in the New Year. 20 foot sardine drop! The stroke of midnight. Bank Square. Tides Institute & Museum of Art 853-4047