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Visit the Boothbay Harbor Region for the Holidays!
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Visitor E-news December 2013
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Greetings,
With the holiday season and the new year fast approaching, it is time to take a look back on some of the highlights from 2013: - For the second year in a row, the Chamber has grown by 10% and has welcomed 38 new members in 2013.
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- Senator Angus King joined us during our Annual Dinner via Skype direct from Washington, D.C.
 | Governor Paul R. LePage attends a Business After Hours at the
Harbor Theatre |
 | | People from 19 different states attended the 2nd Annual Claw Down Chef's Lobster Bite Competition |
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What will the New Year bring? We will have to wait and see, but in the mean time, we wish you all a very happy holiday season and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2014!
Warm wishes,
Catherine Wygant Fossett
Executive Director
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The Hutch: your one stop shop for all your gifts, souvenirs, and clothing needs, and don't forget the fudge! Keeping the tradition alive, one trinket at a time. Day after day, year after year we hear these same words: "I remember, when I was a kid..." So many times and for so many years that those kids are now saying the same words to their kids! Knowing you're part of a long standing tradition passed on from one generation to the next is a really special thing. What are you waiting for? Start your family tradition today, at the Hutch.
Contact: Sheri Manzi
Phone: (207) 633-3581
Email:thehutch@hotmail.com
T & D Variety
Family owned and operated convenience market. Open 7 days a week, year round. 24 hr. gas, Kerosene, fried chicken on Mon-Wed-Fri, pizza, live and cooked seafood, breakfast, lunch and dinner, indoor seating with air conditioning.
Contact: Tim Simmons or Deb Frenkel
Phone: (207) 633-2500
Email: tdvariety@outlook.com
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Congratulations to Bayberry House Bed and Breakfast for being accepted as a Silver level GreenLeader into the new TripAdvisor® GreenLeaders™ program, which helps travelers plan greener trips by identifying environmentally-friendly accommodations across the U.S. TripAdvisor GreenLeaders have met a set of environmental standards developed for TripAdvisor by a leading environmental consulting firm, with input from expert partners. The more green practices a hotel has in place, the higher its GreenLeader level, which is shown on the property's listing on the TripAdvisor site.
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences welcomes three new senior research scientists to their team. Please help us welcome Dr. Joaquin Martínez-Martínez, Dr. Nicholas Record, and Dr. Christoph Aeppli to our community! To read more news from Bigelow,
Griffin Law Offices has a lot of great information on topics pertaining to today's retirees and seniors, including how to prepare yourself mentally for retirement, how to prevent financial abuse of an elderly parent, and staying eligible for Medicaid upon the death of a spouse. Click here to learn more.
Congratulations to the team from the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, which took first place in the Bed Races during the 2013 Early Bird Sale!
Congratulations to our local school district, AOS 98, on the launch of a new website. Click here to visit the new site.
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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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2014 Region Events for Your Calendar
April 25-27, 2014: Fisherman's Festival
June 24-25, 2014: Windjammer Days
September 18, 2014: 34d Annual Claw Down
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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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Click on the image to learn more. |
Want your events & news included in our e-news?
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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The Opera House
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
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Boothbay Region Land Trust
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Boothbay Region YMCA
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Men's Night  Wednesday, December 18, 2013, Downtown Boothbay Harbor
Are you looking for some last minute gift idea? Come to downtown Boothbay Harbor during "Men's Night" (women and children are welcome, too!) for some great gift ideas and some good deals! Be sure to visit these participating Chamber members: A Silver Lining, Boothbay Region Art Foundation, Boothbay Register, Bonnie's A Cut Above, The Cannery, China by the Sea, Eventide Epicurean Specialties, House of Logan, Janson's Clothing, John Edwards Jewelry and Designs, McSeagulls, Mung Bean, Massage with Rick Gilde, Salon Capella, Sherman's Books and Stationery (with Maine comedian Tim Sample), Slicks, Studio 53, Sweet Bay, Two Salty Dogs, Video Loft, and The Villa.
Click here to see a complete list of participating merchants.
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Coming Up...
- A few of the events happening in the next few weeks -
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 The Seasons
A Suite of Paintings by John Vander
Nov. 14-Dec. 24, 2013, Gold/Smith Gallery, 41 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor
Gold/Smith Gallery is featuring new paintings by John Vander. The suite of work is called "The Seasons". The works are spontaneous mixed media improvisations on designs from Vander's notebooks. They are an attempt to capture seasonal changes of light, weather and atmosphere. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturdays through Christmas. For more information the gallery can be reached at 207-633-6252 or www.goldsmithgallery.net
Gifts for Giving: STUDIO 53 Holiday Event
November-December 2013, 53 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor
Studio 53 Holiday Event - Gifts For Giving combines a special shopping opportunity with meaningful community spirit! An annual showcase of some of the finest, stand-out talent in the area, this year's collection of unique, hand-crafted, original works of fine art, sculpture, & fine crafts, will be joined by local authors on hand for book signings. Come support the arts, culture, and commerce at our local level - complete with complimentary edibles & beverages. Visit Studio 53's Facebook page for more details or click here for a complete list of dates and times to visit.
Art in the Square Show and Sale Boothbay Region Art Foundation, 1 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor Hours are 11-5 Fridays and Saturdays, Sunday open 12-5 through Jan 5th. Every week new paintings arrive and go up on the gallery walls. The community of artists and art collectors share in this special event and everyone who takes part can feel the goodness of sharing in this mission to reach others with fine art. $25 from each $100 painting sold goes directly into the Student art and Scholarship fund. The 2013 Art In The Square Holiday Show and Sale, now in it's eighth year, really wraps up the year in the true spirit of Holiday giving. Come join the fun and celebrate art! Boothbay Region Art Foundation is at 1 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor. FMI Call 633-2703.
Yule Log Hike
Friday, December 20, 2013, 10:00-11:30 a.m., Penny Lake Preserve
Celebrate the upcoming Winter Solstice at Penny Lake Preserve while gathering natural items for a Yule Log. Then head to the BRLT office to create your own Yule Log! The Yule Log has long been a tradition tied to the winter solstice. Since this is the darkest time of the year, the burning of the log represents the sun and celebrates the day getting longer after the solstice. The log also brings good luck to the household. What a great Christmas gift! For more information contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or call the office at 633-4818.
North Pole Express
Saturday, December 21, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Boothbay Railway Village
This entertaining train ride will consist of a comfortable seat in a steam-heated train with free cookies and hot chocolate. The train will carry you through the Village and is scheduled to depart about every 45 minutes. Also included in this Christmas train ride, the last of 2013, will be story telling and a visit from Santa Claus himself. Admission for this event will be $10.00, $8.00 for current members, however those under two years old will be free of charge. Tickets are available online. By purchasing your tickets early you will be able to choose the train time of your choice and arrive prior to its departure and avoid any wait for the next train. Donations gladly accepted to help underwrite the travel costs for the Y-ARTS youth to travel to and perform in Atlanta, GA in January 2014. Call the Y at (207) 633-2855 for more information. Victorian ChristmasSaturday, December 21, 2013, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway MuseumStart your visit at Sheepscot Station to get your free tickets for train and horse drawn sleigh rides. The weather forecast looks good for sleigh rides which will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A wagon will be available if all this snow disappears. Be on the train at Sheepscot by 2 p.m. to make connection with the sleigh. All trains will stop at Alna Center for passengers young and old to visit with Santa. Warm yourself by the bonfire at Alna Center while waiting for a sleigh ride or to talk with Santa. Enjoy light refreshments and our holiday decorations. Hardy souls may want to dress warmly and bring a warm blanket and ride in the open car. Coach cars and a caboose will also be available. Sheepscot Station is located at 97 Cross Road, Alna. Directions: from Wiscasset Village take Route 218 north 4.5 miles to the Cross Road in Alna; take a left onto the Cross Road; Sheepscot Station is at the bottom of the hill on the right. Visit our website at www.wwfry.org or call the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum at 207-882-4193. 12th Annual Boothbay Region YMCA Penguin PlungeWednesday, January 1, 2014, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Murray Hill Boat Launch, East BoothbayIt is free to participate and no registration is required, however, donations are gratefully accepted in support of the free Second Grade Swim Program. Click here for more information (scroll down to the bottom).
At the Opera House:
Community Potluck and Carol Sing
Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 5:30 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
The community comes together for one last time amidst the stunning decorations that define the Opera House during the holiday season. On this night, tucked in below trees and wreaths, friends and neighbors are invited to bring a dish to share (and a plate and utensils for themselves), while sharing stories and warming up for the community carol sing. The doors for the potluck open at 5:30 pm, with dinner from 5:30-6:30 pm, followed by music provided by Kevin Kiley, John Adams, Matthew Ryder, Abbey Hutchins and friends. Beer and wine available for sale.
Hot Tuna AcousticSunday, January 5, 2014, 7:30 p.,m., The Opera House at Boothbay HarborJorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady and mandolin virtuoso Barry Mitterhoff kick off the 2014 season at the Opera House. These guys are as good as it gets and have set the standard for decades. We welcome them back to the Opera House stage tonight. Show begins at 7: 30pm. Advance tickets $30, day of show $35. April Verch and Band Friday, January 10, 2014, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor April Verch and her band always delight. Hailing from the Ottawa Valley in Canada, she brings her fiddle, her voice and her dance to the stage tonight, backed up by her band. This is a night of incredible energy and sheer joy on stage and the perfect cure for cabin fever. The show begins at 7:30pm. Doors for seating open at 7:00pm. Advance tickets are $15. Day of show tickets are $20.
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 Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library:
CLICK Presents the 9th After-Christmas Annual "Wacky BINGO"
Saturday, January 4, 2014, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Meadow Mall location
Be sure to bring along that Christmas gift that you just couldn't bear to keep! Wrap it up and label it by gender and age appropriateness. Your gift will be someone else's prize! That's just the beginning! Come see what else we have in store! For more information, call the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library at 633-3112 or email Barb at barbh@bmpl.lib.me.us. This program is sponsored by CLICK: Connecting Lively Imaginative Creative Kids, a collaborative effort of the Boothbay Harbor Library and the Opera House. Downloadable eBooks on Your New iPad Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Meadow Mall Location Possibly you just received a new iPad for Christmas and are learning about all the things it can do for you. One thing the Maine State Library offers is for you to take out eBooks just like regular books. If you'd like to learn more about this, come to a free workshop at the library Meadow Mall location. Two sessions are planned, at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, with a limit of four people per session. To register, call the library at 633-3112 or email Barb House at barbh@bmpl.lib.me.us Literary Luncheon: E. B. White on Dogs with Martha White:Friday, January 10, 2014, 11:45 a.m., Boothbay Harbor Town HallIn E. B. White on Dogs, White's granddaughter and manager of his literary estate, Martha White, has compiled the best and funniest of his essays, poems, letters, and sketches, depicting over a dozen of White's various canine companions. Featured here are favorite essays such as "Two Letters, Both Open," where White takes on the Internal Revenue Service, and also "Bedfellows," with its "fraudulent reports" from White's ignoble old dachshund, Fred. The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is pleased to welcome Martha as she speaks at the January Literary Luncheon beginning at 11:45 a.m. at the Boothbay Harbor Town Hall. For reservations, please come by the library at its Meadow Mall location, to sign up and prepay. For more information, call the library at 633-3112 or email Barb at barbh@bmpl.lib.me.us.Downloadable eBooks on Your eReader Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Meadow Mall Location Possibly you just received a new eReader for Christmas and are learning about all the things it can do for you. One thing the Maine State Library offers is for you to take out eBooks just like regular books. If you'd like to learn more about this, come to a free workshop at the library Meadow Mall location. Two sessions are planned, at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 15, with a limit of four people per session. To register, call the library at 633-3112 or email Barb House at barbh@bmpl.lib.me.us Click here for a complete list of 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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The Boneheads
Friday, January 31, 2014, 8:00 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Their music has been described as "rootsy, folk, rock, blues, country and Cajun and All-American and danceable." For more than 20 years The Boneheads have been playing their brand of music to audiences throughout Maine and the northeast, as well as throughout the country. They have shared the stage and toured with the likes of Roseanne Cash, The Band, Bo Didley and The Subdudes, and are often compared to Van Morrison, Little Feat, NRBQ, The Band and their touring partners The Subdudes. Band members include Bob Colwell, Steve Jones, Scott Elliot and Dick Hollis. Advance tickets $10. Day of Show tickets $15. Call (207) 633-5159 for tickets and information.
Laura Kargul and Ron Lantz
Sunday, February 16, 2014, 3:00 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
A winter's afternoon of classical music from these two masters of the violin and piano. Program to be announced. The concert begins at 3:00pm. Advance tickets $15, day of show $20. Call (207) 633-5159 for tickets and information.
Midcoast Model Festival
March 22-23, 2014, Owls Head Transportation Museum
Modelers from throughout Maine and beyond display a mix of both kit models as well as hand-made creations. Featuring everything from antique model steam engines, to cars, planes and trains. All sizes accommodated. Indoor and outdoor airplane and car model demonstrations. "Make-and-take" family activities and more.
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