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

September 2006 Community Calendar

1: Friday

2: Saturday

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, Below the Surface - gallery members look beyond the obvious.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Lorraine Williams - One Person Show.
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.

3: Sunday

Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, Below the Surface - gallery members look beyond the obvious.
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Lorraine Williams - 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.

4: Monday: Labor Day

5: 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, Below the Surface - gallery members look beyond the obvious.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Lorraine Williams - 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 - School Committee - Shead High School Band Room.

6: Wednesday

7: Thursday: Full Moon

8: Friday

All Day - Attention, Ladies!!!! Do you love the Outdoors or would you like to sharpen your Outdoor Skills? Come to The Greenland Point Center in Princeton, Maine on Sept.8th, 9th and 10th for a Women’s Outdoor Adventure Weekend!! Canoe and kayak along the shores of Long Lake or fish and swim in its pristine waters. Try your hand at target practice, trapshooting, and archery. Enjoy nature walks on our many trails, honing your compass skills or simply enjoying our picturesque peninsula with its many wildlife and bird species. Relax around the campfire and indulge in some wicked good cooking!!! Take your pick or do them all! Contact us @ 796-5186, 796-0881 or greenlandpoint@midmaine.com to register before 9/7/06 or for more information.
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, Below the Surface - gallery members look beyond the obvious.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Lorraine Williams - One Person Show.
9:00 PM - Pirates Ball, Eastport Chowder House. Prizes for best dressed pirate and wench.

9: 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 - 10th 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 Eastport Arts Center from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM. Come join the fun!
All Day - Attention, Ladies!!!! Do you love the Outdoors or would you like to sharpen your Outdoor Skills? Come to The Greenland Point Center in Princeton, Maine on Sept.8th, 9th and 10th for a Women’s Outdoor Adventure Weekend!! Canoe and kayak along the shores of Long Lake or fish and swim in its pristine waters. Try your hand at target practice, trapshooting, and archery. Enjoy nature walks on our many trails, honing your compass skills or simply enjoying our picturesque peninsula with its many wildlife and bird species. Relax around the campfire and indulge in some wicked good cooking!!! Take your pick or do them all! Contact us @ 796-5186, 796-0881 or greenlandpoint@midmaine.com to register before 9/7/06 or for more information.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, Below the Surface - gallery members look beyond the obvious.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Lorraine Williams - One Person Show.
11:00 AM - Aboard the schooners, Halie & Matthew and Sylvina W. Beal. Pirate race on the waters of Passamaquoddy Bay. Tickets $25 per person. For tickets and reservations please call 207-853-2500 or stop by the Eastport Windjammer office on Water Street. Gift for best pirate costume for both men and women.
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.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - A silent auction and reception will be held at the Eastport Arts Center to auction the paintings created during the day by a variety of artists.
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.
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 - Attention, Ladies!!!! Do you love the Outdoors or would you like to sharpen your Outdoor Skills? Come to The Greenland Point Center in Princeton, Maine on Sept.8th, 9th and 10th for a Women’s Outdoor Adventure Weekend!! Canoe and kayak along the shores of Long Lake or fish and swim in its pristine waters. Try your hand at target practice, trapshooting, and archery. Enjoy nature walks on our many trails, honing your compass skills or simply enjoying our picturesque peninsula with its many wildlife and bird species. Relax around the campfire and indulge in some wicked good cooking!!! Take your pick or do them all! Contact us @ 796-5186, 796-0881 or greenlandpoint@midmaine.com to register before 9/7/06 or for more information.
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, Below the Surface - gallery members look beyond the obvious.
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Lorraine Williams - One Person Show.
5:30 PM - Shead Fundraiser to Support Student Research and Send Our Students to Bermuda - Ice Cream Social and Chinese Raffle with Live Musical Entertainment. Brownie Sundaes - hot fudge or strawberry regular size - $5.00, child's size (for children under 12) - $3.00. Coffee, tea, and juice. Doors open at 5:30, music starts at 6:30 and ends around 9. Link to the following website for more information on the course and how to support the students: http://www.downeastemints.org/consalvi/aesdonate.html
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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Lorraine Williams - One Person Show.
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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, Night Vision - gallery members can see in the dark!
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Lorraine Williams - One Person Show.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Balkan Women's Choir - 18 Shackford Street. Call Dovie 853-2923 for more info.

13: Wednesday

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 - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, Night Vision - gallery members can see in the dark!
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Lorraine Williams - One Person Show.

15: Friday

16: Saturday

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, Night Vision - gallery members can see in the dark!
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Lorraine Williams - One Person Show.
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.

17: Sunday

Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, Night Vision - gallery members can see in the dark!
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Arthur Cadieux - 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.

18: Monday

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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, Night Vision - gallery members can see in the dark!
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Arthur Cadieux - 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.

20: 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, Night Vision - gallery members can see in the dark!
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Arthur Cadieux - One Person Show.
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.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Introduction to E-Commerce - Location: Machias Career Center, Machias. Description: Discussion of what is entailed in developing a site and ways to assess what type of website and what features of a website are appropriate for a business. Participants will learn what is involved in selling products and services on the web. In addition, the sessions will cover effective ways to choose a web hosting company and/or website designer, if needed. Cost: $20.00. Pre-registration is required. To register for workshops online, please go to www.ceimaine.org/workshops/. Or, you may call or e-mail Marita Fairfield at 882-7552 x158 or mlf@ceimaine.org. Financial aid is available upon application for those who qualify. Individual consultation on Internet issues and E-commerce is also available through the Women's Business Center. To sign up for individual business counseling, contact Marita Fairfield, 882-7552. The Women's Business Center at CEI offers other services to new and existing women business owners and additional workshops are scheduled throughout the winter and spring. Additional information about the Women's Business Center is available at www.ceimaine.org/women.

21: 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 - 3:00 PM - Planning Your Website Success - Location: Machias Career Center, Machias Description: This workshop will enable participants to explore issues pertaining to the development of a website. The session will cover how to develop content as well as structure, help participants understand how to work with a web designer, if needed, and discuss ways to plan for website success such as using website traffic statistics. Those interested in this session should attend Introduction to E-Commerce or have an understanding of those issues. (Prerequisite to the Creating Your Website workshop) Cost: $30.00 Pre-registration is required. To register for workshops online, please go to www.ceimaine.org/workshops/. Or, you may call or e-mail Marita Fairfield at 882-7552 x158 or mlf@ceimaine.org. Financial aid is available upon application for those who qualify. Individual consultation on Internet issues and E-commerce is also available through the Women's Business Center. To sign up for individual business counseling, contact Marita Fairfield, 882-7552. The Women's Business Center at CEI offers other services to new and existing women business owners and additional workshops are scheduled throughout the winter and spring. Additional information about the Women's Business Center is available at www.ceimaine.org/women.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, Night Vision - gallery members can see in the dark!
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Arthur Cadieux - One Person Show.
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!
6:00 PM - Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce. Eastport for Pride office, 93 Water Street. ALL INTERESTED PEOPLE ARE WELCOME!!

22: Friday: New Moon

23: Saturday

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, Night Vision - gallery members can see in the dark!
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Arthur Cadieux - One Person Show.
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.

24: Sunday

Various - Pathfinders - Hiking in the area - Call 733-4984 for details.
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, Night Vision - gallery members can see in the dark!
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Arthur Cadieux - 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.

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

September 2006 Community Calendar

1: Friday

2: Saturday

3: Sunday

4: Monday: Labor Day

5: Tuesday

6: Wednesday

7: Thursday: Full Moon

8: Friday

9: Saturday

10: Sunday

11: Monday

12: Tuesday

13: Wednesday

14: Thursday

15: Friday

16: Saturday

17: Sunday

18: Monday

19: Tuesday

20: Wednesday

21: Thursday

22: Friday: New Moon

23: Saturday

24: Sunday

25: Monday

26: Tuesday

27: Wednesday

28: Thursday

29: Friday

30: Saturday

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

September 2006 Community Calendar

1: Friday

2: Saturday

3: Sunday

4: Monday: Labor Day

5: Tuesday

6: Wednesday

7: Thursday: Full Moon

8: Friday

9: Saturday

10: Sunday

11: Monday

12: Tuesday

13: Wednesday

14: Thursday

15: Friday

16: Saturday

17: Sunday

18: Monday

19: Tuesday

20: Wednesday

21: Thursday

22: Friday: New Moon

23: Saturday

24: Sunday

25: Monday

26: Tuesday

27: Wednesday

28: Thursday

29: Friday

30: Saturday

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