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Eastport, ME  04631-0122
207-853-2400
Web Site:  www.eastportforpride.org

June 2007 Community Calendar

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1: Friday
All Day - The 7th Annual Maine Downtown Conference, "Small Town Success", will be held in downtown Houlton. By popular demand, our keynote speaker will be Kennedy Smith, the former director of the National Main Street Center and now a principal with CLUE Group. We also are pleased to announce that Todd Barman, Program Officer for the National Main Street Center, will also be conducting workshops at our conference. Look for our program brochure and registration materials in mid-April.
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 - 10:00 PM - The Rose Garden, 9 Dana Street - Downeast Jazz Quartet at the Rose Garden - The Downeast Jazz Quartet www.emuarts.com/downeastjazz will be performing vocal and instrumental jazz from the 30, 40, 50s at the Rose Garden. $5 cover charge. For more information contact Ric Mosley at (207) 733-4713 Email: ricmos@emuarts.com
2: Saturday
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Annual Clean Up Eastport Day - Join the students of Shead High School and community members for our annual downtown clean up day. Brooms are provided by the City of Eastport. All you have to bring is yourself. The Eastport for Pride office will be providing snacks, beverages and restroom facilities.
3: Sunday
6:00 PM - closing - Live Music at Murphy's Village Restaurant, Rt. 189, Lubec.
7:00 PM - Northern Lights Film Society, Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. 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
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Labor of Love Food Pantry, Route 190. 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.
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.
8: 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.
9: Saturday
All Day - Margaretta Days Festival - Machias.
10: Sunday
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, Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. 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, Route 190. 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.
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.
14: Thursday: New Moon
Flag Day
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!
7:00 PM - Eastport Arts Center - Eastport Strings - Washington County’s youth orchestra, presents a full-length concert of new material together with polished performances of selections from the last two years of repertory. This concert will also feature Ralph Harris, violist of “Ethel”– the nationally-touring string quartet – working with the orchestra. Donations gratefully accepted. For more information contact Joyce at (207) 853-4650.
15: 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 The Color Blue - Any color you want as long as it is blue. Deadline for submissions: June 13.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Rabee Kiwan - One Person Show - Watercolors.
16: Saturday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - The St. Croix Historical Society and the City of Calais will be co-hosting the St. Croix Valley Antique and Classic Car Show at the Memorial Park on Main Street in Calais on Saturday, June 16, 2007. In the event of rain, the show will take place on Sunday, June 17.
Registration will be at 8 AM and the show will be from 9 AM to 4 PM. Registration fee at the show will be $10.00. Pre-registration forms are available at the following locations: Calais Bookshop, Calais Motor Inn, International Motel, Calais Free Library, and the Maine Tourism Information Center. Registrations received before June 8 will be $5. The first 50 registrants will receive a participant plaque.
Classes of vehicles are Antique, Classic, Trucks and Pickups, Commercial Vehicles, and Unique Vehicles. There will also be a People's Choice, an award for the oldest vehicle, and one for the greatest distance traveled. A trophy will be awarded to the winner of each category.
The St. Croix Valley Arts Council will offer special film presentations at the Holmestead on Main Street."Genevieve" will be shown at 10 AM and "What Happened to the Electric Car" will be shown at 2 PM.
The Calais Lions will be on site with food and beverages, vendors selling a variety of products or representing various organizations will be present, and restroom facilities will be available.
A 50/50 draw will take place at 4 PM. Awards will be handed out at 2 PM.
For further information, call Art Carter at 454-8238 or Fred Becker at 454-3695.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with The Color Blue - Any color you want as long as it is blue. Deadline for submissions: June 13.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Rabee Kiwan - One Person Show - Watercolors.
17: Sunday: Father's Day
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with The Color Blue - Any color you want as long as it is blue. Deadline for submissions: June 13.
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Rabee Kiwan - One Person Show - Watercolors.
6:00 PM - closing - Live Music at Murphy's Village Restaurant, Rt. 189, Lubec.
7:00 PM - Northern Lights Film Society, Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. 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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with The Color Blue - Any color you want as long as it is blue. Deadline for submissions: June 13.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Rabee Kiwan - One Person Show - Watercolors.
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, Route 190. 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 The Color Blue - Any color you want as long as it is blue. Deadline for submissions: June 13.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Rabee Kiwan - One Person Show - Watercolors.
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, opens the season with The Color Blue - Any color you want as long as it is blue. Deadline for submissions: June 13.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Rabee Kiwan - One Person Show - Watercolors.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - DANCE CLASS with Dr. Magili Chapman, DO. Come shake your booty, relieve stress and have fun! The class will combine various dance styles and yoga. All levels are welcome, no experience necessary. Loose clothing and athletic shoes recommended, sometimes bare feet! Every Wed., 5:30 PM - 7 PM, beginning June 20th. Cost: $5 per class. Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street.
7:00 PM - Ralph A. Raye Post 558 VFW, Eastport Senior Center, 9 Boynton St.
21: Thursday: First Day of Summer
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 The Color Blue - Any color you want as long as it is blue. Deadline for submissions: June 13.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Rabee Kiwan - One Person Show - Watercolors.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Sunrise County Farmers' Market sets up in Calais across from the library on Tuesdays from 11 AM to 3 PM; in Eastport at the Framing Shop on Washington Street on Thursdays from 11 AM to 2 PM; and in Perry at the municipal building on Saturday from 9 AM to noon. (ET) For more information contact Jane Eaton Email: abkc@wwsisp.com
Need an outlet for your home grown or hand made products? Sunrise County Farmers' Market is seeking new members. For more information contact Ted Carter at (207) 454-3896 or Jane Eaton at (207) 454-2812
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 - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with The Color Blue - Any color you want as long as it is blue. Deadline for submissions: June 13.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Rabee Kiwan - One Person Show - Watercolors.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - The Rose Garden, 9 Dana Street - The Mighty Evman with Fat Boy Slim - Folk, Blues, Rockabilly and more with Evan Dodge and Gary Bushee at the Rose Garden. $5 cover charge. For more information contact Gary. Email: garybushee@yahoo.com
23: Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with The Color Blue - Any color you want as long as it is blue. Deadline for submissions: June 13.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Rabee Kiwan - One Person Show - Watercolors.
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.
24: Sunday
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with The Color Blue - Any color you want as long as it is blue. Deadline for submissions: June 13.
Noon - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Rabee Kiwan - One Person Show - Watercolors.
6:00 PM - closing - Live Music at Murphy's Village Restaurant, Rt. 189, Lubec.
7:00 PM - Northern Lights Film Society, Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street. Donation: $3.
25: 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 The Color Blue - Any color you want as long as it is blue. Deadline for submissions: June 13.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Rabee Kiwan - One Person Show - Watercolors.
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.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with The Color Blue - Any color you want as long as it is blue. Deadline for submissions: June 13.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Rabee Kiwan - One Person Show - Watercolors.
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 - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with The Color Blue - Any color you want as long as it is blue. Deadline for submissions: June 13.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Rabee Kiwan - One Person Show - Watercolors.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - DANCE CLASS with Dr. Magili Chapman, DO. Come shake your booty, relieve stress and have fun! The class will combine various dance styles and yoga. All levels are welcome, no experience necessary. Loose clothing and athletic shoes recommended, sometimes bare feet! Every Wed., 5:30 PM - 7 PM, beginning June 20th. Cost: $5 per class. Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street.
7:30 PM - FREE Concert, Congregational Christian Church, Lubec - Travel by water to Lubec on Wednesday evenings from June 27 to August 29 to attend the wonderful SummerKeys 2007 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 $120. This pass must be purchased in advance of the first concert. Tickets are transferable. Advance individual boat tickets: $14; walk-on boat tickets (depending on space): $17. Tickets may be purchased at the Sylvina W. Beal office, 104 Water Street. Phone: 207-853-2500. There is no additional charge for the concert.
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 - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with The Color Blue - Any color you want as long as it is blue. Deadline for submissions: June 13.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Rabee Kiwan - One Person Show - Watercolors.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Sunrise County Farmers' Market sets up in Calais across from the library on Tuesdays from 11 AM to 3 PM; in Eastport at the Framing Shop on Washington Street on Thursdays from 11 AM to 2 PM; and in Perry at the municipal building on Saturday from 9 AM to noon. (ET) For more information contact Jane Eaton Email: abkc@wwsisp.com
Need an outlet for your home grown or hand made products? Sunrise County Farmers' Market is seeking new members. For more information contact Ted Carter at (207) 454-3896 or Jane Eaton at (207) 454-2812
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 - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with The Color Blue - Any color you want as long as it is blue. Deadline for submissions: June 13.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Rabee Kiwan - One Person Show - Watercolors.
7:00 PM - Eastport Arts Center - Biss/Brubaker Duo - Violin & piano team from eastern Washington County celebrating their 20th year of collaboration. The program will include sonatas by Schubert and William Bolcom together with shorter works by Kreisler and Biss. Admission: $10/$6 for students. For more information contact Joyce at (207) 853-4650.
30: Saturday: Full Moon
Old Home Week - See Schedule of Events in The Quoddy Tides, on distributed schedules, and at the 4th of July web site.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street, opens the season with The Color Blue - Any color you want as long as it is blue. Deadline for submissions: June 13.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Eastport Gallery, 74 Water Street - Johndavid Kennedy - One Person Show - Photographs.
7:00 PM - Eastport Arts Center - The 2007 Moose Island Follies! Don’t miss this extravaganza that brings together talent from all over Washington County to perform song, dance, and comedy on the Eastport Arts Center stage. Two evenings of great entertainment, accompanied by a gourmet dessert & wine buffet. A benefit for the Arts Center. Admission: $12 adults/$8 for children, $25 for special champagne seats. For more information contact Joyce at (207) 853-4650.