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Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce
www.boothbayharbor.com (207) 633-2353  
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Visitor E-news Week of June 18, 2012
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Greetings,
This year marks not only the 50th Anniversary of the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce, but the 50th Anniversary of Windjammer Days as well. It seems that just about everyone on the peninsula is busy getting ready to welcome visitors from across the country and beyond who are eager to see the twelve schooners and the pirate ship that will soon grace our harbor.
If you will be with us for the duration of Windjammer Days, you might want to grab your three wood and head over to the Boothbay Country Club, which will be hosting a golf scramble on Monday, June 25th. The Chamber staff has also compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions that people have been asking about Windjammer Days. A complete schedule of events is listed on the Chamber website, www.boothbayharbor.com, or you can stop in to the office and pick up a copy of the Windjammer Days supplement that was published recently in the Boothbay Register. Whether online or in print, these two resources have all of the information that you might need to plan a visit to the festival.
Even if you aren't able to make it to see the ships this year, there are many other events and activities happening throughout the summer. We hope to see you soon!
Warm wishes,
Catherine Wygant
Executive Director
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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is hosting three public tours of the science facilities at its new Ocean Science and Education Campus at 60 Bigelow Drive in East Boothbay. The hour-long Friday afternoon tours are scheduled on June 22, July 20, and August 24, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Commons between the Bigelow Center for Blue Biotechnology and the Center for Ocean Biogeochemistry and Climate Change. Led by Laboratory Executive Director Dr. Graham Shimmield, the tours offer visitors an opportunity to see scientists working with the state-of-the-art instruments that are making it possible to explore the microbial ocean, understand the relationship between the planet's smallest life forms and global environmental conditions, and discover new resources to help solve current problems.
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (BHYC) is pleased to announce that it has become the second of two certified US SAILING schools in Maine and one of about sixty accredited US SAILING schools in the US. Beginning the summer of 2012, BHYC will be offering the US SAILING Basic Keelboat course. This course is designed for adults who want to develop the basic skills and knowledge to independently sail smaller keelboats in light to moderate conditions. All BHYC Adult programs are open to the public. For additional information please visit the BHYC website at www.bhyc.net
Boothbay Region YMCA
From June 18 through August 25th, The Y will offer 10 weeks of SUMMER programs at the Boothbay Region YMCA. Swim lessons, ZUMBA, Indoor Cycling, Total Body Challenge, Aqua Aerobics Classes, personal training, Boothbay Harbor Boot Camp and so much more! REGISTER today! Call the Y at 207-633-2855 or visit www.boothbayregionymca.org for
more info.
Ocean Point General Store
The Ocean Point General Store will have its grand opening this weekend, June 23rd and 24th! Located at 26 High Street in East Boothbay (right next to the tennis courts and community center known as "The Casino") the Ocean Point General Store offers ice cream, lobster rolls, coffee, cold beer, "wicked" wines, sandwiches, pizza, and more. Call the store at 207-633-6739 or visit their website www.oceanpointgeneralstore.com fore more information.
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The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome these new members:
M. B. Systems LLC specializes in the design and construction of turbine engine test facilities and the design of complex aircraft accessory components and test systems. To learn more about what they have to offer, visit their website at www.mbsystemsllc.com | |
When: July 11, 2012 from 5:00-7:00
Where: Spruce Point Inn Resort and Spa
What: Fashion Show, Silent Auction, Music, Cash Bar, Specialty Drinks, and Heavy Hors D'oeuvres
Tickets:: $28.00 each, and can be purchased by stopping in to the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce, calling 207-633-2353, or by email: seamaine@boothbayharbor.com
Every July, several merchants and vendors from all over the Boothbay Harbor Region look forward to showcasing their unique clothing, jewelry and apparel at the fashion show. Spruce Point Inn Resort & Spa's Executive Chef Peter Stiles will prepare an assortment of delectable appetizers while guests can enjoy a full Cash Bar featuring an Americana cocktail based on this year's red, white and blue-colored theme. Some of the merchants who will be featured will include: House of Logan, Slicks, Sadie Green's, Janson's, The Cannery, Smiling Cow/Gimbels/The Loft, Calypso, Casual Interiors, Circle Stone Designs, and the Boothbay Region Greenhouses. | |
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Visit our Website for a directory of all our Chamber Members
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STAY CONNECTED
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Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce
192 Townsend Avenue
PO Box 356
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207-633-2353
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CHAMBER STAFF:
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Executive Director:
Catherine Wygant
Visitor Services:
Rachel Tibbetts
Development & Events:
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2012 Chamber Events for Your Calendar
June 24-27 50th Annual Windjammer Days Festival
July 11 Boothbay in Bloom Fashion Show
September 22-28 Restaurant Week
December 1 26th Annual Harbor Lights Festival
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2012 Boothbay Harbor Region Visitor & Resource Guide
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Click the picture to view our online guide or request your copy today!
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Support the Rotary and own a beautiful book.
A Year in the Life of the Boothbay Region
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New issues bi-weekly throughout the summer.
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EVENT CALENDARS
Visit the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber Events Calendar to learn about all of the great things happening in our region. To view event calendars for members listed below, click on their logo.
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Boothbay Region Art Foundation
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YMCA
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Boothbay Country Club
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The Opera House
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
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Coming Up...
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Tim Christensen: "Animals!"
June 1 through July 28, 2012
Drawings on Porcelain, opens at Gleason Fine Art, 545 Congress Street, Portland. Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Friday, 10-6, Saturday, 10-5. Call 207-699-5599 for more information.
Dream Big READ!
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
The 2012 Summer Reading Program begins now and continues through August 14, 2012. The theme this year is Dream Big READ! It is a chance for children 12 and under to improve their reading skills over the summer. This year's program allows for participants to choose the books they want to read allowing them to develop their own interests and love of reading. You can sign up NOW! Register by visiting the library before June 26. The first twenty sign-ups will receive a free Sea Dogs ticket. Stop by the Library or call 207-633-3112 for more information. For a full schedule of summer happenings at the Library click here
This weekend at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor:
Friday, June 22, 2012 at 7:30pm - "In the Blood" with Live Score Performed by Sumner McKane
A film and music presentation by Sumner McKane. Sumner McKane first appeared at the Opera House with his trio accompanying the classic silent film, Nanook of the North. Tonight he brings his multi-year project on the Northwoods including historic footage of the Maine logging camps to the screen, accompanied by his original, live soundtrack. This performance was first brought to the Opera House in the fall of 2011, and returns tonight by audience request. Tickets $10. Saturday, June 23, 2012, 8:00pm Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world's top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his "Five Most Admired Guitar List" for the Wall Street Journal. Vignola's jaw-dropping technique explains why the New York Times deemed him "one of th e brightest...stars of the guitar". Advance tickets are $15, or $18 if purchased on the day of the concert. Performance at 8 pm, doors for seating open at 7:30 pm. Call the Opera House Box office at 633-5159 or visit them online at www.boothbayoperahouse.com
Click the image to the right for The Opera House's June flyer.
Book Signing by Gregory G. Allen
Sunday June 24th 12:00-1:30 p.m. at the Tugboat Marina Lounge and Cafe
Gregory G. Allen is on tour promoting two new books: Patchwork of ME (2012 International Books Award for Fiction in the Women's Lit category) and Chicken Boy: the Amazing Adventures of a Super Hero with Autism (People's Choice Grand Prize Award by the MeeGenius Publishing Company). This is a great way to kick off the Windjammer Days Festival! Come for cookies and punch, meet the author, purchase his books, have them signed, and receive a discount on lunch and a room at the Tugboat.
Spectacular Windjammer Fireworks Fiesta
Wednesday, June 27th at Mine Oyster
This event offers the best seat in town to see the Windjammer Days fireworks display. Tickets are $60 and include a bountiful seafood buffet and $20 of the ticket price will be donated to the fireworks fund. Tickets can be purchased at the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce office.
Antique Tractor and Engine Show
Saturday, June 30th from 9:00 to 5:00 at the Boothbay Railway Village
The Boothbay Railway Village will be host to the Maine Antique Power Association and the Maine Antique Tractor Club. These two fine organizations are dedicated to preserving unique and important mechanical labor saving devices. The Maine Antique Power Association displays early versions of today's internal combustion engines. These curious machines will amaze and entertain you as you stroll through the Village Green and view each different exhibit. Engines from the early 1900's powered by gasoline, diesel or steam will be on exhibit and most will be operating. For more information please contact the Museum at 633-4727 or visit the web site at www.railwayvillage.org
Friday, July 6, 2012 Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay, East Boothbay
First Friday Art Tour
Visit the studios of local artists for an opportunity to learn more about their craft and to purchase local artworks. For a complete list of studio locations and hours of operation, click here
9th Annual Orne's Candy Store Rock Skipping Contest at the Footbridge Parking Lot
Saturday, July 7, 2012. Sign-up begins at 9:00 and the first rock will be skipped at 10:00
This competition is open to kids of all ages. The divisions are: girls 12 and under; boys 12 and under; adult women and adult men 13 and up. Suggested donations: $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for kids 12 and under. As always, the proceeds will benefit the Boothbay Region Food Pantry.
Participants should bring their own skipping rocks (at least seven), and a "rock-skipping name" for the back of your shirt. For further information, or to sign up ahead of time, step into the candy store on Commercial Street, call 207-633-2695 or check out the website www.ornescandystore.com. Donations can be made ahead of time or at the competition.
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WINDJAMMER DAYS - FREQUENTLY ASKED  QUESTIONS When is Windjammer Days this year? The 2012 Festival takes place from June 24th through the 27th. Where do I park? There are well-marked parking areas for festival visitors. These include the Boothbay fire station and the Boothbay Common. A complimentary shuttle service will take visitors from these lots into downtown Boothbay Harbor. Click here to see a map of where to park and where you can catch the shuttle.
Is there a shuttle? Yes, there is a complimentary shuttle service that will take visitors from outlaying parking lots in to downtown Boothbay Harbor. Shuttle Service begins at 8:30 a.m. and wraps up at 9:30 p.m. Shuttles arrive at the designated stops approximately on the hour and half hour. Click here to see a map of where to park and where you can catch the shuttle. When is the parade? There are three parades this year: the Antique Boat Parade, which is on Tuesday, June 26th starting at 3:00 p.m., the Parade of Sail, when all of the Windjammers enter the harbor, which is from 2:00-4:00 on Wednesday, June 27th, and the Street Parade, which is at 5:00 on Wednesday, June 27th. Visit http://www.boothbayharbor.com/windjammer-days/ for a complete schedule of Windjammer Days events. When do the ships come in? This year's Windjammer Fleet will be all together for the Parade of Sail, which takes place from 2:00-4:00 on Wednesday, June 27th. Where is the best place to view the Windjammers as they enter the harbor? The ships in the Parade of Sail will make a circuit of the harbor which will insure a good view from both the east and west sides. When are the fireworks? The Fireworks are on Wednesday June 27th at dark, which is usually around 9:15 or so. Where can I get more information? Visit the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce website at http://www.boothbayharbor.com/windjammer-days/ or stop in to the Chamber office to pick up a printed edition of the Windjammer Days Supplement that was printed by the Boothbay Register. When is Windjammer Days next year? Windjammer Days 2013 will take place on June 25th and 26th. The word is spreading about Windjammer Days! Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Catherine Wygant and Dr. Aqui Alamo appeared on "Good Day Maine" this week to talk about Windjammer Days and the Jammers & Joggers event. If you missed the segment, you can watch it here.
Boothbay Country Club Presents the Windjammer Open Golf Tournament Monday, June 25th starting at 12:30
Help celebrate "Windjammer Days" in beautiful Boothbay Harbor & sign up for this fun Shotgun Scramble event. The $75 entry fee includes a Lunch Buffet, 18-Hole Scramble w/ Cart, and an Awards Ceremony & Prizes Lunch begins at 12:30pm with the Tournament to follow We will pair up singles & up into foursomes so come by yourself or with friends- call to reserve your spot! 207-633-6085 Join the Crew! 
Experience what it is like to sail aboard one of these majestic vessels! Some of the ships participating in this year's Festival offer sails that can last a couple of hours or a couple of days. Participate as a passenger or as an able-bodied sailor and take a step back in time! Contact our participating schooners directly to determine rates and availability both during Windjammer Days and on throughout the summer. Learn more about our participating Windjammers and view their contact information here. Watch the Windjammer Days Fireworks from the Water Aboard the Schooner Sherman Zwicker! 
A limited number of tickets are available for visitors to our Festival to view this year's fireworks from aboard the historic schooner Sherman Zwicker. Listen to the wind in the rigging and watch the reflection of the fireworks on the water. The Balmy Days will depart Pier 8 at 8:00 p.m. and will ferry ticket holders out to where the Sherman Zwicker will be anchored. After the fireworks, the Balmy Days will return to take everyone back to shore. Tickets for this event are $25.00 and can be purchased at the Bothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce. Call the Chamber at 207-633-2353 to order tickets.
 Get into the spirit of Windjammer Days!
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce has Windjammer Days merchandise for sale at the Chamber office prior to the event and at the Chamber booth in the Whale Park during the festival. Support the 50th Annual Windjammer Days by wearing a hat, t-shirt, polo, denim shirt, or using a tote bag to carry the rest of your loot. Kids and Adult sizes available.
Click here for a list of Windjammer Days merchandise and prices
Click here for a list of pirate merchandise and prices
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Windjammer Days 2012 sponsors include: Pinnacle Vodka - White Rock Distilleries Inc., 94.9 WHOM, WMTW News Channel 8, Rideout Marine, Downeast Energy, Pepsi Beverage Company, First Federal Savings, KeyBank, N.A., Spruce Point Inn, O'Donnell, Lee, McCowan & Phillips, LLC, Wyman & Simpson, Federal Distributors - Bud Light, Shipyard Brewing Company, Balmy Days Cruises, Bath Savings Institution, The First, N.A., Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, Fisherman's Wharf Inn, Marshall Tent & Event Rental, Boothbay Region Land Trust, Flagship Inn, Cabbage Island Clambakes, Balmy Days Cruises, The World is Mine Oyster, Lincoln Medical Partners, Lincoln County Healthcare, Schooner Eastwind, Schooner Timberwind, Schooner Lazy Jack, McSeagulls Restaurant, Sherman's Books and Stationary, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, House of Pizza, Lafayette Hotels - Boothbay Harbor Hotels, J. Edward Knight Insurance, Hannaford, Carousel Marina, Brown's Wharf Inn, Lincoln Arts Festival Chorus, Harbor Children's Center, Edgecomb Boat Works, Inc., Southport Island Marine, LLC, Boothbay Region Boatyard, Ocean Point Marina, Paul E. Luke Boatyard, Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, Atomic Studios, Good n' You Fuel & Service, Pat Farrin & Sons, Wiscasset Ford, Maine State Aquarium, Blake Builders, Town of Boothbay, Pottle Realty Group, Margaret Jones Perritt, Tile Connection & Cottage Connection of Maine Inc., Seaside Cupcakes, Topside Inn, Lyn & George Doran, Hodgdon Island Inn, Mary and John Yokabaskas, The Boothbay Register, Experience Maritime Maine, Boothbay Harbor Embroidery, Boothbay Country Club, Boothbay Region Y-Arts Chorus, Boothbay Playhouse, Boothbay Fire Department, George McAvoy, US Coast Guard, Boothbay Region Historical Society, Steve & Ann Demeranville, Dale & Richard McCoy, Brooke Hubner, Coastal Shipping, Melissa Nein & Sue Burge, Pauline Cheismore, Jon Doyle, Sam's Electric, Charles & Diane Kipp, Blakes Boatyard Marina, Martin Page, Ted & Karen Beal, Tidal Transit Kayak, Town of Boothbay, Town of Boothbay Harbor and Town of Southport. | |
More Events... If you're planning ahead
Just a sampling of the events going on this summer!
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Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (BHYC) Hosts/ Co-Hosts Four Fabulous Sailing Events Your visit to Boothbay Harbor should coincide with at least one of the Four Fabulous Sailing Events hosted by the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (BHYC) in July & early August. For more information www.bhyc.net.
Craft Beer Comes to Boothbay, Maine
Saturday, July 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Boothbay Resort
 Join 30 Maine brewers in Boothbay for an afternoon of craft beer sponsored by the Maine Brewers' Guild in an intimate, outdoor beer tasting event, featuring a traditional BBQ, entertainment from well known Boston based band HDRnB and some of the best award-winning craft beer that Maine has to offer. NEW this year: Limited number of VIP Guest tickets available at $75. Come at Noon and spend an hour mingling with the brewers and be the first to taste some of the special brews.
Tickets: $25 - Designated Driver, $50 - General Admission, $75 - VIP Guest (New this year). Order tickets HERE.
Books in Boothbay: Maine Summer Book Fair
Saturday, July 14, 12:30 to 3:30pm - Boothbay Railway Village
Forty authors from around the state will attend to sign their books, discuss their writing, and meet their fans. For more information, www.railwayvillage.org Day Out with Thomas the Train, August 3, 4, 5 & 10, 11, 12 - Boothbay Railway Village
Full size Thomas the Tank Engine, Meeting Sir Topham Hatt, Storytelling, Live Music, Build with Mega Bloks and Much More! www.railwayvillage.org or (207) 633-4727
Maine Fairy House Festival, August 3-5 - Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Bring the kids and grandkids to enjoy activities, crafts, and a fairy house village in the Bibby and Harold Alfond Children's Garden; live performances, Gnome Games, and the Great Bubble Machine; small performances and workshops; and the Fairy Tea. There's lots to do and see! www.mainegardens.org (207) 633-4333.
Boothbay Harbor Sailing Week, August 6-12
Maine State Opti Championship, August 6-8; Boothbay Harbor Rendezvous, August 8&9; Shipyard Cup August 10-12. FMI: www.boothbayharborsailingweek.com. Click here to open the flyer.
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Jazzing Up the Shipyard Thursday, August 16th at the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard.
The event will feature a Silent Auction from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, followed by the concert by the Marcus Printup Jazz Quartet from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. In addition to the music of the Marcus Printup Quarter, guests at the August 16th event will enjoy complimentary cocktails and hors d'ouevres prepared and donated by restaurants in the Boothbay Region. Tickets are $125 per person and must be purchased in advance. For further information about the event, and to purchase tickets, please contact the Boothbay Region Land Trust office at 207-633-4818. Visit www.bbrlt.org for more information. |
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