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

June 2006 Community Calendar

1: 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 - Noon - Do you have questions about Pine Tree Zones? Informational Meeting For Municipalities and Businesses - 34 Center Street, Machias. Jim Nimon, the State’s lead staff person for the Maine Pine Tree Zone program, will help clarify the program, describe the benefits for businesses and communities, and outline the responsibilities also associated with the program. There will be time for answers to your specific questions. Space is limited, so please call Katie at 255-3127 to register.

2: 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.

3: Saturday

4: Sunday

Various Start Times - To all the people who enjoy running (or walking or strolling) - The Down East Hospice 15th Annual Cobscook Bay 10 K Race - The course runs from the Triangle in Pembroke on Route 1 to Reversing Falls. Call 726-5858 or e-mail cobscookbay10k@hotmail.com for information. Enjoy a run with neighbors and support Downeast Hospice, a volunteer program of support for the terminally ill and their families.
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

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: 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 - 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: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
11:30 AM - St. Croix Valley International Garden Club - Contact: Joan Edwards 207-726-9664.
6:00 PM - Planning Board - Shead High School Band Room.

8: Thursday

All Day - Margaretta Days Festival - Machias.
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.
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!

9: Friday

All Day - Margaretta Days Festival - Machias.
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.
8:00 PM - Visit Rose Garden Cafe, Dana Street, for music and refreshments. Music: Big Pete's Revenge $3 cover.

10: Saturday

All Day - Margaretta Days Festival - Machias.
9:00 AM - Eastport Gallery's ever popular annual Yard Sale and Bake Sale. You'll find antiques, collectibles, the mundane and unique--in a range from tiny to furniture sized. Just about everything except books and clothing! Lots of baked goods! All items are donated by gallery members and go towards the costs of running the gallery. At 52 Water Street.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - International Folk Dance - Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Accomplished local folk dancer Dovie Gaither teaches a variety of line and circle dances from all over the world. All ages are welcome. Admission is $3, $1 for children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. Call Dovie 853-2923 for more info.
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.

11: Sunday: Full Moon

Various - Pathfinders - Hiking in the area - Call 733-4984 for details.
All Day - Margaretta Days Festival - Machias.
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: $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.

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: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Balkan Women's Choir - 18 Shackford Street. Call Dovie 853-2923 for more info.

14: Wednesday: Flag 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.

15: 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.
6:30 PM - Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce. Eastport for Pride office, 93 Water Street. All welcome!

16: 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.
8:00 PM - Visit Rose Garden Cafe, Dana Street, for music and refreshments. Music: DM Ingalls & The Flying O's $3 cover.

17: Saturday

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - International Folk Dance - Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Accomplished local folk dancer Dovie Gaither teaches a variety of line and circle dances from all over the world. All ages are welcome. Admission is $3, $1 for children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. Call Dovie 853-2923 for more info.

18: Sunday: Father's Day

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: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with Quoddy Loop - gallery members do the local scene.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Sharon Weir - One Person Show.
6:00 PM - Eastport for Pride Board Meeting - Eastport for Pride office, 93 Water St. All welcome!

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: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with Quoddy Loop - gallery members do the local scene.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Sharon Weir - One Person Show.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Balkan Women's Choir - 18 Shackford Street. Call Dovie 853-2923 for more info.
7:00 PM - American Legion, GAR Hall, Green St.

21: Wednesday: Summer 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 - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with Quoddy Loop - gallery members do the local scene.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Sharon Weir - One Person Show.
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: $3.00. Everyone 60 and over welcome! Reservations: 853-2364.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with Quoddy Loop - gallery members do the local scene.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Sharon Weir - One Person Show.

23: 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 - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with Quoddy Loop - gallery members do the local scene.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Sharon Weir - One Person Show.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Balkan Women's Choir - 18 Shackford Street. Call Dovie 853-2923 for more info.
7:00 PM - Josh Pollock & Eastport Strings. Violin recital given by Joshua Pollock,a native of Alexander, Maine. Program will include the rarely played Sonata #3 – “The Rumanian” – by George Enesco, and a baroque concerto for which Mr. Pollock will be accompanied by Eastport Strings. With Gregory Biss at the piano. Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Ticket prices: Adults $10; Students $5; Family $25
8:00 PM - Visit Rose Garden Cafe, Dana Street, for music and refreshments. Music: Artful Touch $3 cover.

24: Saturday

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with Quoddy Loop - gallery members do the local scene.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Sharon Weir - One Person Show.
Noon - Annual Chicken Barbeque (5 PM) & Chinese Raffle (noon with drawing after barbeque). Edmunds School. Seeking donations for Chinese raffle. Money raised will go towards replacing Dennys River Volunteer Fire Dept. & Ambulance Service primary ambulance, which is over twelve years old. For more information contact Roberta at 726-4674.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - International Folk Dance - Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Accomplished local folk dancer Dovie Gaither teaches a variety of line and circle dances from all over the world. All ages are welcome. Admission is $3, $1 for children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. Call Dovie 853-2923 for more info.
5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery Opening Reception - The public is cordially invited to join us at the gallery for our first reception of the season. 74 Water Street.

25: Sunday: New Moon

Various - Pathfinders - Hiking in the area - Call 733-4984 for details.
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with Quoddy Loop - gallery members do the local scene.
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Sharon Weir - 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

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 - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with Quoddy Loop - gallery members do the local scene.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Sharon Weir - One Person Show.

27: 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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with Quoddy Loop - gallery members do the local scene.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Sharon Weir - One Person Show.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Balkan Women's Choir - 18 Shackford Street. Call Dovie 853-2923 for more info.

28: 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 - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with Quoddy Loop - gallery members do the local scene.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Sharon Weir - One Person Show.
7:30 PM - FREE Concert, Congregational Christian Church, Lubec - Travel by water to Lubec on Wednesday evenings from June 28 to August 30 to attend the wonderful SummerKeys 2006 concerts. The Quoddy Dam will leave Eastport at 6:30 PM and return after the concert around 9:30 PM. A Season Boat Pass for all eleven concerts is only $100. This pass must be purchased in advance of the first concert. Tickets are transferable. Advance individual boat tickets: $12; walk-on boat tickets (depending on space): $15. Tickets may be purchased at the Sylvinia W. Beal office, 104 Water Street. Phone: 207-853-2500. There is no additional charge for the concert.

29: 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 - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with Quoddy Loop - gallery members do the local scene.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Sharon Weir - One Person Show.

30: 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 - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with Quoddy Loop - gallery members do the local scene.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Sharon Weir - One Person Show.
7:00 PM - The 2006 Follies - Acts and Performers from the local area. Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Follies Premier Seating includes a reserved front row seat on the night of your choosing (Friday, June 30 or Saturday, July 1). Instead of waiting on long lines for general seating, you will be greeted by a hostess and escorted to your seats where you can enjoy a glass of champagne as you wait for the show to begin. Or, choose to save your complimentary drink for intermission when you will also have access to the elegant dessert buffet at no extra charge. Your name will appear in the program as a special donor and you can enjoy the evening's entertainment knowing that you made an extra special contribution to the EAC this year. Premier Seating tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at The Commons on Water St. in Eastport. The Commons will also take phone reservations (853-4123), but will ask that you purchase your tickets in person as soon as you are able.
8:00 PM - Visit Rose Garden Cafe, Dana Street, for music and refreshments. Music: Evan Dodge & Company $3 cover.