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Fall is in the Air
Have you made your vacation plans yet?
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Visitor E-news September 2012, Vol. 2
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Greetings,
There is a hint of fall crispness in the air. The brilliant sunshine combined with pleasant temperatures make this an ideal time to visit the Boothbay Harbor region.
September is a month filled with exciting events. The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the First Annual Claw Down, a competition for local chefs to present their best lobster bite to be judged by a panel of industry-leading experts and for a chance to win the coveted People's Choice Award. The Claw Down is followed by Restaurant Week, where a dozen local eateries will offer a special three-course menu for $24.95. The fun food festivities will conclude with the first annual Harbor Fest, a fun family event being put on by Marketing Cents 4U.
Are you looking to see some of our gorgeous fall foliage during your visit? Click here to see the foliage map put out by Yankee Magazine. It should be able to help you plan your visit to take advantage of peak foliage season.
Warm wishes,
Catherine Wygant
Executive Director
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Oliver's at Cozy Harbor features a vibrant atmosphere, amazing views, and creative cuisine made from fresh, local ingredients. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays but otherwise is open daily during the season from 11:00-7:00. Check out their Facebook page or call (207) 633-8888 for more information.
Address: 36 Cozy Harbor Road, Southport
Peapod Jewelry showcases the designs of Maine artist Ronna Lugosch. Her passion is the grace and warmth of the peapod and her appreciation for symbols that represent meaning in everyday life. Take home a Mother's Peapod© customized with Birthpearls©, select a Peapod Lighthouse™, Podster©, Eye Pod™, Peas Sign™, Pea Pawd™ and more. Enjoy the whimsy of our shop and review www.peapodjewelry.com when you return home and benefit from free shipping. Contact: Ronna Lugosch Address: 40 U. S. Route One, Edgecomb Phone: 207-882-9500 Twin Village Taxi, named for the villages of Damariscotta and Newcastle, features large, clean, fully licensed and insured vehicles with courteous, knowledgeable drivers who will take you where you want to go. Twin Village Taxi offers taxi and limo services, door-to-door service to the Portland Jetport, local door-to-door service, wedding and reception transportation, and will take you anywhere you want to go in Maine, anytime! Contact: Phil Hatch Phone: 207-380- 0050 or 207-563-1850 Website: www.twinvillagetaxi.com | |
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The Harbor Theatre has started a Kick Starter campaign to help raise $65,000 to convert the theater to the new digital format. This money must be raised by September 30th, which is when it will no longer be possible to obtain the 33mm film that has been the movie industry standard for so long now. To make a contribution in support of the theatre, click here.
Chef Steven Richards from the Fisherman's Wharf Inn was featured on 207. Click here to see his segment.
Spruce Point Inn Resort and Spa received a nice write-up on the
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Visit our Website for a directory of all our Chamber Members
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STAY CONNECTED
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
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
Rachel Tibbetts
Visitor Relations Coordinator
Cherie Scott
Member Services & Events Manager
Administrative Coordinator
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2012 Chamber Events for Your Calendar
September 19: Restaurant Week Grand Kick-Off and First Annual "Claw Down" Chef's Competition
September 22-28: Restaurant Week
November 17: Early Bird Sale and PJ Party
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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First Annual Claw Down Chef's "Lobster Bite" Competition
Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 6:00-8:00 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
  Join us for a memorable evening at the Opera House with Emcee Lynn Archer, (a.k.a. The Queen of Clubs), owner of the Brass Compass Cafe and winner of the "Lobster Dekkah" challenge on the Food Network Show: Throwdown with Bobby Flay
Be there when local chefs vie for the best "Lobster Bite" to be determined by three renowned judges:
- Meredith Goad, Portland Press Herald food writer "Soup to Nuts" column
- Dane Somers, Executive Director of the Maine Lobster Promotion Council
- Kelly Patrick Farrin, 2010 Maine Lobster Chef of the Year, Sous Chef at Primo restaurant, Rockland.
Cast your vote for the people's choice award and sample savory lobster bites from the following restaurants:
- The Boathouse Bistro & Tapas Bar
- Boothbay Lobster Wharf
- Brown's Wharf
- Davis Island Grill
- Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant and Lounge on Pier 6
- McSeagull's Restaurant
- Newagen Seaside Inn
- Oliver's at Cozy Harbor
- Ports of Italy
- Robinson's Wharf & Tug's Pub
- Rocktide Inn and Restaurant
- The Lobster Dock
- The Thistle Inn
- The World is Mine Oyster
- Tugboat Inn and Restaurant
- Under Currach Tavern
- Windows on the Harbor
Tickets for this event are SOLD OUT!
Restaurant Week: September 22-28, 2012
For the great price of $24.95, enjoy an appetizer, entree, and dessert from a special menu at participating restaurants. This great bargain will allow you to sample some of the wonderful dishes the chefs in our region have to offer. Participating restaurants include:
First Annual "Harbor Fest" September 29, 2012
Plan your fall weekend getaway around Restaurant Week and the First Annual Harbor Fest and enjoy a fun filled day of festivities for the whole family! For lodging package and event information visit www.boothbayharborevents.com.
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Coming Up...
- A few of the events happening in the next few weeks -
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Hometown Photo Contest
Yankee Magazine is accepting submissions now through October 1, 2012, for its 2012 Photo Contest. This year's theme is "my hometown." The winning photos will be featured in Yankee's March/April 2013 issue, and photographers will win cash prizes for 1st Place ($500), 2nd Place ($300), and 3rd Place ($200). Honorable mention winners may also be published. Submitted images should capture the essence and spirit of the photographer's New England hometown-whether native-born, or adopted-through its landscape, its people, or a local event. Photographs will be judged based on creativity, composition, and the ability to capture a strong sense of place. Previously published or awarded photographs are not eligible for this contest. For more information, rules, and to enter, visit: www.YankeeMagazine.com/HometownContest.
"PHILIP FREY: New Paintings"
Opens Thursday, September 6 and runs through Saturday, October 13, 2012
Gleason Fine Art 31 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.
Opening reception is Saturday, September 8, from 5-7 pm. Public cordially invited. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5, and Sunday, 11-4, and anytime by appt. 207-633-6849.
Monhegan Island: Strength and Beauty
September 7-30, 2012
Opening Reception: September 7, 2012, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
COCO VIVO Fine Art/Interior design is set to open its September show of artworks created by Roger Milinowski, of Head of The Harbor Gallery and John Caggiano. Titled, Monhegan Island: Strength and Beauty , this collection of new works betrays the artists interpretations of Monhegan and its unhurried pace. This show will give the viewer a peak into the rugged but beautiful experience of island living on Monhegan. The Show will open Friday September 7,with a reception for 5-8 and will be on display until September 30th.
Wacky BINGO
Boothbay Fire Station, Friday, September 21, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Wacky BINGO has always been a popular and fun winter night's event. So, we thought we'd bring it back in September as our kick-off night for a school year of CLICK programs. Instead of bringing along an unwanted gift (as in January), please bring with you a new or gently used book....unwrapped. These will be the prizes for the night. A fun time for all ages! Wacky BINGO is sponsored by CLICK - Connecting Lively Imaginative Creative Kids - a collaborative effort of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor.
No registration necessary - just come on over!
Boothbay Charities Golf Classic Golf Tournament to Benefit Special Olympics
Friday, September 21 and Saturday, September 22, 2012 Boothbay Country Club
 Local and Nationally known sports legends and Hall of Famers are making arrangements to meet in Boothbay for the 22nd annual BOOTHBAY CHARITIES CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT, LOBSTER BAKE, and SPORTS AUCTION. September 21st and 22nd mark the dates for this exciting event and all proceeds will go to benefit Special Olympics of Maine. Whether it's football, baseball, hockey, racing or golf, we will likely have something for the sports fan in you.. Celebrities attending the 2012 tournament will include: Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champ Otis Sistrunk, Super Bowl champ Earl Morrall from the Colts/Dolphins, Wilbur Wood, knuckleball pitcher from the Red Sox and White Sox, Dan Sullivan from the Colts, Tom Mack NFL HOF from the Rams, Stump (Carl) Merrill, Wayne Soares from ESPN/Comedy Network, Dick Lamby of the Bruins/St Louis Blues, Tom Yewcic QB and Punter for Patriots, Maury Youmans from the Bears, Spaceman Bill Lee of the Boston Red Sox, 2 time Superbowl champ Robin Cole,Boston Bruins great and 2-time Stanley cup winner Ken Hodge, Olympic and Pro snow boarder Seth Wescott, Miami Dolphins quarterback Garo Yeprmian, Gino Cappelletti Boston Patriot 1960-1970 5 time AFL ALL-STAR, and Tom Matte All American out of Ohio State, 12 year NFL career with the Baltimore Colts, Robin Cole from Pittsburg Steelers and more! For more information, please contact Brenda Blackman at (207) 633-5149 or (207) 633-6280.
Earth Movers and Shakers Meet and Antique Aeroplane Show
Saturday and Sunday, September 22-23, 2012, Owl's Head Transportation Museum
Backhoes, dump trucks, bulldozers, outriggers, big wheel loaders, road graders of any year will take center stage in this tribute to the working vehicles that form the bedrock of our modern transportation system. On Saturday up to 250 Model As will arrive at the museum as part of the Pine Tree Chapter of the Ford Model A Club of America's 2012 New England Tour. Cars will arrive at 11:00 a.m. and stay through 3:00 p.m.. It will be the largest gathering of Ford Model As in Maine in recent history. Both days, activities will include vehicle demonstrations and "Touch-A-Truck" where visitors will be able to get up close to a variety of vehicles and in some cases climb onboard. A sand pit will be available for young people to display and demonstrate their own earth movers. Demonstrations of all sizes and types of equipment will be going on throughout the day. The antique aeroplane show begins each day at 9:30 a.m., weather permitting. Event admission is $12 for adults. Children under 18 are free. For more information call 207-594-4418 or visit www.owlshead.org.
At the Opera House:
The Fighting Jamesons
Saturday, September 22, 2012 8:00 p.m.
Thanks to their fiery high-energy shows, the 5 members of the Celtic group, The Fighting Jamesons have quickly made a name for themselves. Forming in 2010, The Fighting Jamesons have quickly gained a strong presence on the East Coast. They've shared the stage with legendary Irish rock acts such as Dropkick Murphys, The Saw Doctors, and Young Dubliners. Their trademark is delivering a traditional style of Celtic music with an aggressive and energetic modern-day approach. Audience members can expect to sing-along at times and may even enjoy a guest bagpiper. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show.
Glen Phillips and Grant Lee Phillips
Saturday, September 29, 2012 8:00 p.m.
Singer-songwriter-guitarists Glen Phillips and Grant-Lee Phillips share more than a common surname. Both artists cut their teeth fronting popular groups in the 1990's before launching successful solo careers. Glen Phillips led Toad the Wet Sprocket, whose hits "All I want" and "Something's Always Wrong" were staples of the era. Grant-Lee Phillips fronted the group Grant Lee Buffalo, best known for the songs "Mockingbirds" and "Truly, Truly." The two have long maintained a highly regarded presence and a loyal following. This acoustic co-headliner tour will feature the two performing together, trading tales and songs from their collective repertoires. The tour coincides with the release of Grant-Lee Phillips' album Walking in the Green Corn, which is a Pledge Music supported project. Glen Phillips recently released what he refers to as his 2003 "lost record" Tornillo, a collection of rare gems. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show.
Call the Box Office at 207-633-5159 for tickets or visit www.boothbayoperahouse.com
At the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: Celebrating Silent Spring with Rachel Carson exhibit and a reception and film Exhibit: September 7-October 23, 2012 To commemorate the late Rachel Carson and the 50th anniversary of the publication of her groundbreaking book Silent Spring, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and other organizations and scholars are collaborating to present an exhibit in the Visitor Center at the Gardens.To learn more about the exhibit, click here. Scarecrow Sunday September 30, 2012 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Families can build their own scarecrow with the materials provided. The price is $10 per scarecrow, in addition to regular Gardens admission. Registration guarantees a scarecrow; and participants are encouraged to come early for the best selection of materials. For a complete listing of all of the events at the Gardens, click here To register for any of these events, call 207-633-4333, ext. 101; visit www.MaineGardens.org; or stop by the Visitor Center at the Gardens, off Barters Island Road in Boothbay.
At the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library:
September Artist of the Month: Suzanne Marinell
Su zanne Marinell is a summer resident of Maine. She is also the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library's September Artist of the Month. Her paintings are often inspired by places that she has explored here. The changeable beauty, sometimes dramatic, sometimes mysteriously misty, never ceases to awe her. In Pennsylvania, her residence the rest of the year, she enjoys the beauty of the Wissahickon, Fort Washington State Park, the Morris Arboretum, the Schuylkill River, and the flowers in her own back yard. They have all urged her to get out the paint brush so as to try to capture and interpret their magic. Suzanne also likes to explore different ways of creating art. She has worked longest with watercolors, but experimenting with melted crayons has helped her to concentrate on color and abstraction. She occasionally turns to acrylics and oils. Combining writing and painting is exciting to her and she has illustrated several of her own stories.
CLICK's "Books to Screen" Begins!
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
"Books to Screen" is a new program being launched by CLICK (Connecting Lively Imaginative Creative Kids), a collaborative effort of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Opera House. Sign up soon, then go to the library anytime on or after October 2 to pick up your copy of our first book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl. You have a month to read the book before returning to watch the movie at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 26.Thanks to local support, this program will be free for its participants.For more information and to sign up, call the library at 633-3112 or email Barb House at barbh@bmpl.lib.me.us
Click Here for a full list of Library events for September and early October
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More Events... If you're planning ahead
Just a sampling of some of the events coming up this fall!
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 First Friday Art Walk
Friday, October 5, 2012
Explore the galleries and studios of a number of local artists! See what they have been working on and see what items for sale might catch your eye. For a complete list of participating artists, click here. 45th Annual Fall Foliage Fair
October 6-7, 2012 from 10:00-4:00 Boothbay Railway Village
Come join us for a fun-filled weekend that will feature arts & crafts, antiques, children's activities, music, fun & games, great food, entertainment, and more! Brought to you by the Boothbay Chamber of Commerce and the Boothbay Railway Village.
Damariscotta Pumpkinfest and Regatta October 6-7, 2012 Visit Damariscotta and be amazed at how intrepid pumpkin growers have turned these giant gourds into works of art, derby cars, boats, and more. Enjoy live entertainment, a pumpkin regatta, a pumpkin derby, parade, pie eating contests, and more. Visit http://damariscottapumpkinfest.com/ for more information. Call for Entries for ArtinMe Entries will be taken Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 12:00-7:00, and Wednesday, Oct. 10, 9:00-12:00. ArtinMe is a state-wide juried exhibition; a fresh and selective look at the art being done by Maine artists today showing originality and skill in the painting, drawing and sculpture media. The ArtinMe Exhibition Committee has announced that Connie Hayes, the highly-regarded, award-winning artist and art educator, will be this year's show judge. Monetary and item prizes will be awarded. Limit of three entries. ArtinMe is produced and presented by the Boothbay Region Art Foundation. For more information go to ArtinMe at the BRAF website: www.boothbayartists.org or call 207-633-2703. Pick up a Paintbrush to Help a Local Artist Fight Lyme Disease October 14th , 2012, 5:00-9:00 p.m., The World is Mine Oyster Join a group of business owners, artists, friends and family members to facilitate a multi-tiered fundraising effort, 'Pick up a Paintbrush to help a local artist fight Lyme Disease'. The groups' mission is to: raise awareness about the serious effects of Lyme disease, help a community member inflicted with the disease and help in the efforts to find a cure for the future health of our children. The October 14th event consists of a raffle, dinner, and silent auction. Tickets to the event are $20 per person and include dinner, entertainment, a live auction, raffle drawings and 50/50 raffle. The raffle offers a variety of Eat, Stay, Shop, & Play packages ranging in value from $250-$2,500. Raffle tickets can be purchased beginning Friday September 7th at the following locations: Casual Interiors, Coco Vivo and Calypso Boutique in Boothbay Harbor and On Board Fabrics in Edgecomb. Visit www.pickupapaintbrush.com for more information. Family Fright Night Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. During this major event, kids can join in the costume parade and win prizes; make crafts, trick-or-treat, and find some "frightful" surprises in the Children's Garden; and savor fun "finger" foods, all with a ghoulish twist. The spooky decorations are amazing, and it's all scary (but not too scary) fun. Prices for members are $10 for adults and $7 for children; for non-members they're $15 and $12. Frozen Turkey Hunt Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Children in different age groups will search the grounds for hidden apples, a great many of which are worth prizes, including lots of frozen turkeys! It's an annual favorite - and great tradition - at the Gardens! November 17 is also Early Bird Sale Day in Boothbay Harbor, and the Gardens Gift Shop will be open for sale-seeking late risers. Admission to both the Gardens and this event is free. |
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