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Plan a Fall Escape to the Boothbay Harbor Region
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Visitor E-news October 2013, Volume 2
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Greetings,
Now that Columbus Day has passed, things have definitely slowed down a bit here in the Boothbay Harbor Region. But, the weather has been spectacular, the leaves have been gorgeous, and it has been an absolutely incredible fall. People around here have really embraced the cooler weather by getting creative with their fall decorating, too.  | | An East Boothbay resident has created a very artistic scarecrow! |
 | | Residents of East Boothbay get creative in creating a nautical scarecrow |
 | | Thank you Sam Kaler for growing and gifting this beautiful creation to our Region. A big thank you to Roy Benner from Hammond Lumber for delivering it to do our doorstep. Last but not least, thank you to Nancy McKinnon for painting our 300lb -- The Lorax-themed inspired pumpkin. |
With the change of seasons and change of pace, some of the seasonal businesses in town have closed their doors until Spring, though there are many that will remain open throughout the holidays and into the winter months. For a complete list of what is open and closed,
Our e-news will also be changing over to a winter schedule, so the next edition should arrive in mid-November.
The Boothbay Harbor Region is a beautiful place to visit no matter what the season, and there is a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months! Be sure to mark your calendars for the ever popular Early Bird Sale and Bed Races on Saturday, November 23rd and the Harbor Lights Festival on Saturday, December 7th.
No matter when you decide to visit, we hope that you will make a stop at our Chamber part of your visit to our corner of Maine.
Warm wishes,
Catherine Wygant Fossett
Executive Director
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The Boothbay Region Community Resource Council serves persons and families in need who reside on the Boothbay peninsula by providing resources, information, and referrals. Programs include the Community Navigator, the Community Fuel Assistance Program, Community Luncheons, Clothing Closet, Woodchucks Wood Harvesting and Delivery, Set for Success, and the Community Garden.
Contact: Sarah Foulger
Phone: (207) 633-4757 (Congregational Church)
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The following flu clinics are being offered to the public by Kno-Wal-Lin Home Care and Hospice. The cost is $30 for a flu shot, and cash or check are accepted. There is no charge with a Medicare or Blue CrossAnthem card. Open to the public, must be over 18 years of age. For questions, please call Marcia Van Buskirk at 390-4564. Friday, October 25 - 9-11a.m. @ Kno-Wal-Lin Newcastle office; 605 Route 1, Newcastle Wednesday, October 30 - 1-3:30p.m. @ Spectrum Generations; 521 Main St., Damariscotta" Rose's Café (formerly A Place Like Home) has new winter hours. They will be open Thursday-Friday from 10:00-2:00, Saturday-Sunday from 9:00-6:00, and available for small groups, parties, meetings and luncheons Monday-Wednesday. The tea room seats six and the café comfortably seats 20-30. Fresh handmade baked goods and bagged lunches available any time - just call one day in advance to order. Please call Roseanne at (207) 633-9957 to place your order or make a reservation. The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library will be moving to a temporary location while renovations are being done to the building on Oak Street. The Library will be closed October 28-November 4 to move to its temporary home at the Meadow Mall. The library will be next door to the House of Pizza from November through May 15, 2014 when the renovations will hopefully be completed. Linekin Bay Resort has created a new dining experience for their guests in 2013. Click here to read more. Spruce Point Inn, The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, Redhook Charters and the Boothbay Region Land Trust were all mentioned in a great review in the Kennebec Journal The Amtrak Downeaster is excited to offer $5.00 one-way adult fares for travel Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th between Brunswick, ME and Haverhill, MA or points in-between. Up to two children (ages 2 to 15) can ride for half price on Saturday, October 26th and for FREE on Sunday, October 27th when accompanied by a $5.00 adult fare. Reservations are required and must be made in advance of travel. Kids Ride Free Sunday (reference code v581). This promotion is also valid for travel October 26th & 27th ONLY: Between Brunswick, ME and Haverhill, MA or points in between on trains 691, 692, 694, 695, 698, 699 ONLY. The Boothbay Region Art Foundation is issuing a call out to all artists and creative people: Creativity, generosity and a sense of community are key ingredients for the Art In The Square Fundraiser/ Fine Art Exhibition and Sale. Now in it's third year, member artists and creative people from the entire community unite to create an exhibition of 12 x 12" paintings and even some 3-D artistic creations on canvas. These compositions encourage the artists to think outside the box and to develop an artistic work within the box- the one square foot canvas. Expect bold designs, soft landscapes, portraits, still lifes, collages...realistic, whimsical and the very unique. Oil, watercolor , acrylic, fabric, monoprints- the works encompass a wide range of exploration and media. It is quite beautiful and inspiring. This event also enriches our artistic community by encouraging and mentoring young artists through the Art Scholarship Fund as well as furthering art education for the community . We at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (1 Townsend Avenue) are anticipating another wonderful ART IN THE SQUARE. The community is invited to view the show on weekends beginning November 29 and also to gather at the Reception on Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 4-6 pm. Call us at (207) 633-2703 to find out more."Art in the Square" Opens Friday November 29.
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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
Rimar Reed
Visitor Relations Coordinator
Cherie Scott
Member Services & Events Manager
Administrative Coordinator
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2013 Region Events for Your Calendar
December 7: Harbor Lights Festival
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2013 Boothbay Harbor Region Visitors and Resource Guide
Click the picture to view the guide online or to 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
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Boothbay Region Art Foundation
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YMCA
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The Opera House
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
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Boothbay Region Land Trust
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Click on the image above to visit the Chamber's website to learn more about these exciting upcoming events!
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Coming Up...
- A few of the events happening in the next few weeks -
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Jo hn Vander: New Paintings
September-October, 2013, Gold/Smith Gallery, 41 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor
Gold/Smith Gallery is featuring new paintings by John Vander from September 5th through October. The exhibit is about places Vander has visited in the last two years. Tuscany, Key West, New York City are a few of his "touch down" subjects. The works are collage and mixed media, rich and vibrant as the places themselves. Vander divides his time between Maine and Tuscany and his paintings make liberal reference to that fact. The public is invited to come and share the fun of this wonderfully diverse exhibit. Gold/Smith Gallery is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. For more information the gallery can be reached at (207) 633-6252
Brad Betts: Boats and Harbors at
September 19 - November 2, 2013, Gleason Fine Art, 31 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor
Brad B etts has been an artist for over 20 years and is a Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA). His paintings have appeared in solo and group shows throughout New England, including the Mystic Seaport Gallery's acclaimed "International Marine Art Exhibition" for the past 7 years. In 2006, he received the "Maritime Gallery Yachting Award" at this exhibition and in 2008, was recognized as one of "Four Distinguished Artists" at the Mystic Seaport Gallery. A reception for the artist will be held on Saturday, September 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is cordially invited. For more information, call the gallery at (207) 633-6849, email us at info@gleasonfineart.com or check out the website at gleasonfineart.com
The Boothbay Region Fish & Game Association's annual fall Turkey Shoots
Sundays (weather permitting) October 6 - November 3, 2013, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Events include a shotgun card shoot, .22 rifle at a mechanical target, skeet, and bench-rest and offhand hunting rifle. The cook shack will be open for coffee, cold drinks, hamburgers and hot dogs. Club members, guests, and members of the public are welcome to come up and participate or just watch. Entry fee is $2 per shooting event, or two for $3. Prizes include a variety of frozen turkeys, chickens, hams, pork roasts and more. Businesses and individuals who would like to donate prizes are encouraged to contact Tom Davis or call Barry Gibson at (207) 633-5929.
Ghost Train
Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26, 2013, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Boothbay Railway Village
On Friday & Saturday, October 25 & 26 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM the Village will once again be cloaked in mystical moonlight and creepy candlelight for the annual Ghost Train. The experience is designed to be appropriate for children from ages 3 and up. Guests are encouraged to dress the Halloween part. Tickets will be available at the door and include the train ride, a hayride, and a new Monster Mash party and games inside the historically haunted town hall. Children ages 3 - 16 $5, adult tickets $10. Museum members $4 for kids and $8 for adults. For more information call the Museum at 207-633-4727. The Boothbay Railway Village is located at 586 Wiscasset Road, Route 27 in Boothbay, Maine.
Halloween Party at Mine Oyster
Saturday, October 26, 2013, 9:00 p.m., The World is Mine Oyster
Costume Party & Prizes at Midnight for BEST COSTUMES! Doug Gimbel HDRnB and Dark Follies with be appearing. What is Dark Follies? Dark Follies is an award winning vaudeville style variety show based in Portland, Maine. Family friendly while still keeping an edge, Dark Follies features the live music of the Dark Follies Rhythm Orchestra, dancing, juggling, side show acts, fire performers and more.
The 14th Annual Halloween Parade!
Thursday, October 31, 2013, 4:00 p.m., Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Every year, CLICK's Halloween Parade is a popular event in our region. We estimate that about 400- 500 people join us each year! Meet on the library lawn at 4:00 p.m. We plan to walk the road between the library and the Opera House and gather delicious treats along the way from our generous local businesses. At the end this year, we are offering a creative photo op! For more information, contact Barb or Mary at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library at 633-3112. The Halloween Parade is sponsored by CLICK - Connecting Lively Imaginative Creative Kids - a collaborative effort of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Opera House.
Great Fall Auction and Flea Market
Saturday, November 2 - Sunday, November 3, 2013, 9:00 a.m., Owls Head Transportation Museum
From vacations and gift certificates to heating oil, vehicles, home furnishings and more, The Great Fall Auction is an event that attracts a broad audience of bidders and spectators. It has been referred to as "one stop holiday shopping." While the live auction will take place on Sunday, Saturday will feature a flea market, auction sneak preview, silent auction and registration for Sunday's live auction, all beginning at 9:00 a.m. On Sunday, auction preview, registration and silent auction bidding begin at 8:00 a.m., and the live auction begins at 9:30 a.m. Featured items to be auctioned include an Aruba vacation, a new Fisher snowplow and vacation packages galore. Hundreds of items large and small will be offered for sale at the auction. For more information, call the museum at (207) 594-4418
Second Annual Plein Air Painters of Maine Show
November 7-25, 2013, Boothbay Region Art Foundation
Opening Reception Friday, November 8. For more information, call (207) 633-2703 or visit http://www.boothbayartists.org
At the Opera House:
Paul Brady
Thursday, October 24, 2013, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Paul Brady, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is one of Ireland's most enduringly popular artists. His tours of the U.S. are infrequent and highly anticipated by his fans. In October, before heading out on tour with Bonnie Raitt, this Irish legend is touring solo and has included just one Maine stage in his schedule. On Thursday, October 24, Paul Brady comes to the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. Born and raised in Strabane, Northern Ireland, on the border with the Irish Republic, he was into a wide variety of music from an early age. A fifties child, his first sounds the swing, jazz, show tunes of his parents generation. Then 50s rock 'n roll, 60s pop and Motown, blues, R n B and country and western. Through all this ran the potent flavor of Irish traditional music and song. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show.
Alan Reid and Rob van Sante
Friday, November 1, 2013, 8:00 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
From 1969 to 2010 Reid was the soul of the acclaimed Battlefield Band, composing the bulk of their music and playing keyboards. Between the Battlefield Band and his own solo efforts, he's performed on over 30 albums. For the past two years he's been concentrating on touring as a duo with Battliefield band veteran Rob van Sante and tonight they bring their music to the Opera House. A lively evening to chase away the approaching winter! Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the show.
Call the Box Office at (207) 633-5159 for tickets or visit www.boothbayoperahouse.com
Click Here for the most up-to-date list of shows coming to the Opera House
At the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
"Harrowing Harvest Folk" Exhibit by Diane Walden
October 2013, Visitor Center at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Diane Walden's small scarecrow sculptures will tickle your fancy while they send shivers up your spine. Walden, who lives in Thomaston and is on the Gardens' horticulture staff, says she constructs her one-of-a-kind "mini meanies," as she calls them, using "a wild array of botanicals, grasses, seedpods, shattered shells, straw, and woodie trimmings." The exhibit of nearly two dozen of these creepy creatures will be in the Education Center Lobby at the Gardens until Halloween.
Click Here for a complete schedule of fall events at the Gardens.
Registration is required for these events; call (207) 633-4333, ext. 101, or visit www.mainegardens.org. The Gardens is off Barters Island Road in Boothbay.
At the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library:
Literary Luncheon with Food Historian Sandra Oliver Friday, November 8, 2013, 11:45 a.m., Boothbay Harbor Town Hall Sandy Oliver began working in food history in 1971 when she founded the fireplace cooking program at Mystic Seaport Museum. She continues researching historic foodways and speaks before professional and public audiences at museums, historical and culinary organizations. Sandy teaches historic recipe research and responds to media requests on historic food. When asked, she provides training programs in historic cooking for museum interpreters. She is the author of "Maine Home Cooking", "Saltwater Foodways" and "Food in Colonial and Federal America". She co-authored "Giving Thanks: Thanksgiving History and Recipes" with Kathleen Curtin of Plimoth Plantation. In 2008, "Saltwater Foodways Companion Cookbook" was published, a recipes-only paperback version of the recipes from "Saltwater Foodways". The luncheon with Sandy begins at 11:45 a.m. at the Boothbay Harbor Town Hall on Friday, November 8. Cost is $10 for the lunch catered by Red Cup. Please sign up early as space is limited. For more information, call the library at 633-3112 or email Barb at barbh@bmpl.lib.me.us. Click Here for a complete list of fall programs at the Library
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More Events... If you're planning ahead
Just a sampling of some of the events to come!
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CLICK's Second Father Daughter Dance
Friday, November 15, 2013, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
We encourage participants of all ages to dress up and make this an evening to remember. A DJ will be playing music from all eras, so don't think you're too young or too old to come. If fathers are not present, maybe a grandfather or uncle or friend could get involved. Cost is still $5 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library or at the Opera House. For more information, call the library at 633-3112. More details to come! This program is sponsored by CLICK - Connecting Lively Imaginative Creative Kids - a collaborative effort of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Opera House. | |
Early Bird Sale
Saturday, November 23, 2013, Downtown Boothbay Harbor
Get a jump on your holiday shopping on this fun-filled day of deals and discounts offered by participating merchants. Shop in your PJ's for additional savings and be sure to cheer for your favorite team in the bed races!
28th Annual Harbor Lights Festival
Saturday, December 7, 2013, Downtown Boothbay Harbor
Come see the Harbor decked out for the holidays! This fun day is filled with events and activities for all ages: a holiday craft show, a lighted boat parade, horse and carriage rides, the Boothbay Region Garden Club's Festival of Trees, community tree lighting and carol sing, and of course the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus by boat. This is also a great opportunity to do some local holiday shopping and to usher in the holiday season.
Designing Gingerbread Houses
Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 3:00 p.m. The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
This free annual crash course in gingerbread house design and construction is presented by the midcoast's gingerbread house master, Pat Kiley. The class is intended to both introduce and provide a refresher course for those who haven't sunk their hands into gingerbread dough since they were young participants to the wonders of the little confectionery holiday house. Participants are encouraged to leave the class, design, bake and build their own gingerbread structure and enter it into the 2013 Gingerbread Spectacular on December 13-15 at the Opera House. All ages.
The Dough Ball Party
Friday, December 13, 2013, 7:00-10:00 p.m., The Oepra House at Boothbay Harbor
Annual Fundraiser and celebration of all things sweet! Tickets are $20 advance, $30 at the door. Music, dancing, great hors d'oeuvres, extraordinary decorations and a chance to be on hand when the winners of the great Gingerbread Spectacular are announced. The best holiday party of the season.
Annual Great Gingerbread Spectacular
Saturday, December 14-Sunday, December 15, 2013, 10:00-4:00, The Opera House at
Boothbay Harbor
See dozens of gingerbread houses and castles. These extraordinary creations range from traditional to wacky and the only thing they have in common is that they are entirely constructed out of gingerbread and other holiday sweets. Come see what both the professional bakers and novice entrants have dreamed up this year, or better yet create one yourself and enter it in the contest! Prizes and bragging rights. This is a magical way to spend the day for all ages. Music and performances and a great holiday bake sale. Free admission. For information on creating an entry for this year's Spectacular contact 633-6855.
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