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Spring is a great time to visit the Boothbay Harbor Region!
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Greetings,
Everyone looks forward to Memorial Day Weekend. This unofficial start of summer signals the beginning of glorious warm weather, summer barbecues, visits to the beach, and so much more. It is the beginning of endless summer possibilities here in the Boothbay Harbor Region, including special events, festivals, concerts, art shows, sailing, boating, golf...the list is long, and it is all waiting for you here in the Boothbay Harbor Region! The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Michelle Davis has joined the Chamber as the new Visitor & Member Relations Coordinator. She brings to this position over 25 years of professional experience including owning her own travel agency and working with The First, NA. She has a wide breadth of experience and local knowledge which will allow her to make the perfect match with our visitors and our members. She has also been a longtime volunteer with the chamber helping with Windjammer Days, Harbor Lights and more! Michelle is looking forward to meeting our members and welcoming our visitors to the region this summer!  The Chamber is also pleased to announce that our 2014 Downtown and Region Maps have arrived. These maps are a great companion piece to our guidebook and are ready to be picked up for the 2014 season. Last summer, the Boothbay Region pulled together to raise the money to bring the popular travel show "Getting Away Together" to our area. With the money raised, the community was able to welcome not only the production crew but a group of excited women who got to experience everything that the Boothbay Harbor Region has to offer. After much anticipation, the finished show will air for the first time on July 3rd. If you want to know more about when and where it will be shown, click here to read a letter from Audrey Miller from Cottage Connection, who was instrumental in bringing this show to our community. We are about a month away from the 52nd Annual Windjammer Days Festival. Organized this year by The Friends of Windjammer Days, the festival promises to bring back some classic favorites (such as the street parade, parade of sail, concerts, and the antique boat parade) and add some new events, including a lobster eating contest, food booths, and cod fish races. For a complete schedule of events and for more information on the event, visit the new Windjammer Days website: www.windjammerdays.org.As we get set to kick off the summer season, we hope that your summer plans will include a visit to our area. No matter whether you plan to visit for a day, a weekend, a week, or a season, we look forward to welcoming you!
Warm wishes,
Catherine Wygant Fossett
Executive Director
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Discover Maine Magazine
We are Maine's original history magazine, bringing you Maine History for over two decades. Our publication includes old photos of people and places as they were, as well as stories that are history based.
Contact: Liana Merdan
Phone: 207.874.7720
Email:
info@discovermainemagazine.com
Website:
www.discovermainemagazine.com
Mary Anne's Housecleaning Service does dusting, vacuuming, windows, and other light cleaning and specializes in kitchens, baths, and polishing silver, brass, and copper. She will bring her own pet friendly cleaning supplies to make your home or business shine! The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is proud to be one of Mary Anne's clients.
Contact: Mary Anne Noble
Phone: 207.380.7285
Email:
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The Boothbay Farmers' Market started their season on Thursday, May 15th and will be on Boothbay Common, selling fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, and more every Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon from now until Columbus Day.
The Boothbay Railway Village will be opening on Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday - Monday) and then operating weekends only through June 14. After June 14, they will be open daily. Their hours for 2014 will be 9:30 - 5:00 with trains running on the hour from 10:00 - 4:00.
Congratulations to Ryan Leighton from The Boothbay Register who has been selected to be the "stowaway" aboard the historic vessel Charles W. Morgan out of Mystic Seaport. The Stowaway will document the Morgan's 38th voyage via video, blog, and social media. Congratulations, Ryan, on your new adventure at sea!
The Boothbay Region YMCA has hired a new Healthy Living Coordinator, Abby Jones. Welcome, Abby!
Congratulations to Burnt Island Living Lighthouse, which will be designated as a historic place and will receive an official plaque from the state in a ceremony on June 27th!
Cap'n Fish's Scenic Boat Trips and McSeagull's are teaming up to offer weekly music cruises with dinner. Starting on Sunday, May 25th, the boat will depart weekly on Sundays from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and will feature the reggae sounds of the Dani Tribesmen. There are also special cruises with guest artists throughout the summer. Click here for more details.
Gimbel & Sons Country Store will be expanding their offerings this season to include convenience items such as soda, juice, tea, milk, eggs, snacks, and essential sundries.
The May newsletter from Griffin Law Offices has some great information for seniors and retirees, including a Retirement Planning Checklist, Finances for the Aging Brain, and articles on adult day care and the cost of nursing home care. Click here to read more.
The Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse is pleased to welcome Dan and Barbara Aube as resident keepers at the newly renovated lighthouse. The Aubes will live on Cuckolds Island during the summer to provide warm hospitality to island visitors and overnight guests at the inn, which opens on June 27. Welcome, Dan and Barbara!
Maine Kayak is offering several exciting trips this summer. Their
Inn to Inn Trips are offered as Two-Day and Four-Day coastal Maine Bed and Breakfast sojourns. Enjoy paddling the splendor of sheltered bays and rocky coastlines during the day while enjoying the comfort of hot showers and soft, cozy beds in the evenings. Join them on a 2 day Boothbay inn to inn trip June 12th - 13th for $450 per person. They also have a 4 day available on July 11th - 14th and August 19th - 22nd for $960 per person. Visit their website for more information. Oak Street Provisions is offering a wide variety of gluten-free foods, including seven different beers, gluten free pies, pizza, baguettes, wraps, crackers, pretzels, pasta, cookies and more...the list keeps growing!
Spruce Point Inn will be featuring the artwork of Monhegan artist Kevin Beers throughout the Inn this season. They have commissioned two paintings, one of Burnt Island Lighthouse and one of Ram Island Light, as well as a collection of original prints by Beers. The two originals are being displayed in the inn's main dining room 88, during the coming season. The prints will be placed throughout the inn.
The First, N.A. is celebrating 150 years of banking! Please join them on Friday, May 30th for cake and punch at any of their sixteen branch locations. They look forward to celebrating with you! Thomas Porter from the Maine Insurance Benefits Group is now SHOP certified to be able offer small group health policies on the Federal Marketplace. These are the new ACA plans that are compliant with the Affordable Care Act, offer a 50% tax credit for the employer and in most cases lowers a company's monthly premium versus older group plans. Please call for more details and to get a quote: 207-882-6152 |
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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
Visitor & Member Relations Coordinator
Cherie Scott
Member Services & Events Manager
Administrative Coordinator
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2014 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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Do you enjoy meeting people? Do you have a general knowledge of our beautiful region? Would you like to learn more about our region and share your new found knowledge with our visitors? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then YOU may be the perfect intern or volunteer for the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce. We are looking for fun, outgoing and energetic individuals to be our concierge for the upcoming summer season:
Dates: May 24 to October 12, 2014
Times:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
If you are interested in joining our fantastic team or would like more information, please contact:
Michelle Davis
Visitor & Member Relations Coordinator
PO Box 356
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207.633.2353
michelle@boothbayharbor.com
All volunteers receive a complimentary "Friends of the Chamber" membership and special appreciation.
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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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Available at Sherman's Books and Stationery or by contacting the Rotary Club
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Want your events & news included in our e-news?
New issues bi-weekly throughout the summer.
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Our Peninsula
In the Press
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The June issue of Maine Home & Designs acknowledged the architectural firm that designed the stunning building at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences campus in East Boothbay. WBRC Architects Engineers received a merit award for architectural excellence at the 2014 AIA Maine's Design Awards ceremony in Lewiston on May 12.
Be sure to pick up a copy of the June issue of Maine Magazine to see an article on The Lifeflight Foundation called "Lifeflight: Taking to the Skies to Save Lives".
The June issue of Maine Magazine also featured Brad Betts of Down East Gallery, whose artwork will be featured in the Maine Art Show from June 7-26.
The May 19th issue of Maine Biz welcomed Dan and Barbara Aube, the new keepers at the Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse.
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The 41st Annual Fishermen's Festival was mentioned as a "TODAY's Top Spot at the end of the weather forecast on The Today Show on Saturday, April 26, 2014.
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Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce
Annual Awards Dinner
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"Let's Go Green Together!"
Friday, May 30, 2014
5:30-9:00 p.m.
Honor Our Community: "Let's Go Green Together!" is the theme at the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce's 52nd Annual Awards Dinner on May 30 at Fisherman's Wharf Inn from 5:30p.m.-9:00p.m. In an effort to recognize the several green initiatives across our region, this year the Chamber is introducing a Green Award! The Chamber is thrilled to announce that for the second consecutive year, the Fisherman's Wharf Inn, a proud Member of the Lafayette Group, will host the event as Presenting sponsors together with GridSolar, LLC and Ice Energy.
Community Awards: "It's a great time to gather, to celebrate our community spirit and honor several local individuals, businesses and organizations for their outstanding contributions to our community," says Executive Director Catherine Wygant Fossett. The Chamber is excited to announce the 2014 Nominees for the Business Improvement, Community Improvement, Community Service and Green Award categories as follows:
Business Improvement:
- Biovation II, LLC
- Hodgdon Yachts, Inc.
- Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters, LLC
Community Improvement:
- Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
- Marketing Cents 4u
Community Service:
- Mr. Fleet Davies
- Friends of Windjammer Days
- St. Andrew's Auxiliary Thrift Shop
Green Award:
- Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
- Flagship Inn & Suites
- Tugboat Inn
Appreciation: The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce, since being founded fifty-one years ago in 1962, has grown into a first-rate, multi-service membership organization that currently serves over 400 members. We are indebted to retiring Board Members, former staff and key volunteers who have chosen to donate their time and talents to benefit the Chamber and our community. Please join us as we thank them for all their valuable efforts and dedication to our Chamber.
Keynote Speakers:
This year, the Chamber will include two key note speakers: GridSolar, LLC President, Dr. Richard Silkman, and Heather Chandler, Publisher of Green & Healthy Maine magazine. Both speakers will present on how we can take steps towards creating a sustainable, resilient local community through green initiatives.
Dr. Richard Silkman, founding and co-managing partner of GridSolar, LLC, is also a founding partner of Competitive Energy Services, a thriving energy services firm in Portland, Maine. He is a Ph.D. economist and a nationally recognized expert in the regulation of public utilities, the development of competitive energy markets and the development, licensing and operation of power plants, including hydroelectric generating stations. Dr. Silkman will present on Ice Energy's "Ice Bear" - a thermal energy storage system that works to reduce daytime energy demand from air conditioning as well as other green initiatives.
Heather Chandler, Publisher of Green & Healthy Maine magazine is a voice of innovation when it comes to environmental responsibility. Heather has more than 15 years of experience in marketing and promoting eco-friendly and socially responsible businesses. She founded The SunriseGuide in the summer of 2006 and the Green & Healthy Maine visitor's guide in the summer of 2012. Ms. Chandler is passionate about helping Maine's small sustainable businesses thrive and succeed and plans to educate our membership on how to incorporate sustainable and green practices into their respective business models. Green & Healthy Maine magazine is a Signature Sponsor for the event.
Their talks will address the following questions:
- What has GridSolar done?
- What does it mean?
- How can you get involved?
- Why is green important for our region including the tourism impact?
- How do we keep going and growing green?
Don't miss the fun! Tickets for the Annual Awards Dinner are $25 for Members and $30 for Non-members. The elegant three course sit-down dinner will feature two entrée options. Reservations and meal responses are strongly recommended by May 28. Limited Team tables are available on a first-come first-serve basis at $175 for a team of 8 guests. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities also are available at the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce website: www.boothbayharbor.com or at the Chamber office located on 192 Townsend Avenue in Boothbay Harbor. So, invite everyone you know - the more the merrier - and join in the fun on Friday, May 30 at the Fisherman's Wharf Inn from 5:30p.m.-9:00p.m.!
Click here to register
Thank you to our 2014 Annual Awards Dinner Sponsors:Keynote Sponsors:  
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Sawyer's Way - Jeff and Jen Dowdy
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Our name, Sawyer's Way, comes from my great grandfather William Billy Sawyer who like his father before him was a maritime salvager in Boothbay Harbor, Maine during the late 19th century and early part of the 20th century. There was a local saying about any vessel that showed up ready to be scrapped, it was said to be "Leaning Toward Sawyers."
Sawyer's Way is located in Edgecomb on the road to Boothbay Harbor. We sell a unique blend of antiques, cottage furniture & accessories of old coastal Maine.
Back in the 1970's I got my start in antiques at the age of eleven when I began collecting military regalia. My mom took me to yard sales and helped me run ads in the local papers to find the items I was interested in. Soon the helmets, swords and uniforms were piling up. By age twelve I had turned my passion into a summer job when I rented tables at Foster's flea market in Newcastle where the auction house now stands. My sales career in antiques had begun.
Antiques, salvage and repurposing are somewhat of a family tradition. My ancestors, the Sawyers', settled in East Boothbay in 1830 right in the middle of a busy ship building community. My great great grandfather, William Melvin Sawyer, like his father before him traded spice in the West Indies as a master of his own vessels. Toward the latter part of the 1800's, while watching a growing number of derelict ships and boats pile up along the coast, he realized there was a great deal of money to be made in salvage.
Setting up shop in Boothbay Harbor on the wharf where the Tugboat Inn now sits, he began purchasing and salvaging ships. He salvaged so many ships in fact that when a vessel was towed into the harbor, listing and ready to scrapped, the locals used to say "there's another one leaning toward Sawyers".
At his wharf they were stripped of everything that could possibly be re-used or re-purposed. Then the hulls were towed around the horn to the head of Mill Cove where they were set on fire and burned down to the ribs. At low tide a crew salvaged the metal fittings from the mud flats. Nothing of use was wasted. Eventually William's son, Billy Sawyer, took over the business and ran it until his death in 1941.
Fast forward to today. I don't salvage ships but I do salvage and rescue antique furniture and objects from local barns, attics and cottages. Previous to opening Sawyer's Way I had a wholesale business designing and manufacturing painted/distressed cottage furniture. My entire client base consisted of interior designers and decorators. When the opportunity to open Sawyer's Way presented itself I decided to create a venue for designers, decorators and individuals alike who are interested in using cottage furniture and antiques to capture the essence of old coastal Maine.
Anyone who likes eclectic design will enjoy a trip to Sawyer's Way. Items are displayed in a fashion that allows the shopper to envision how they can be used in their own space. My wife and I try to maintain a range of antiques from the late 1800's to about 1950. Some items are sold as is. In the onsite wood shop I repurpose other items into useful furniture. A steamer trunk becomes a wine bar. A Victorian sled becomes a table and on and on.
Come see us this season and experience Sawyer's Way where we give old things new life. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Jeff and Jen Dowdy
sawyersway.blogspot.com
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Coming Up...
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Boothbay Region Art Foundation Show Featuring Elizabeth Palmer at The First
April 2-May 30, 2014, 77 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor
Elizabeth Palmer is a New Hampshire and Maine artist specializing in still life and landscape watercolors. Recently Palmer began painting birds and flowers. She uses vivid colors, intricate detail, and play of light against dark, in her attempt to make even the most ordinary subject appear extraordinary. Palmer's most recent award was an Honorable Mention in the "Best in Maine 2013," juried show at the Art Foundation. For information about hours, call 207.633.5149.
Welcome Spring! Paintings by Jessica Ives, Heidi Daub, Karen Tusinski, and
Jacob Cooley
May 15-June 18, 2014, Gleason Fine Art, 31 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor
The show runs through June 18, with a First Friday reception from 3 to 5 pm on June 6. For her first show at the gallery, Damariscotta artist Jessica Ives offers an exciting selection of her brushy oils, many featuring figures in pursuit of outdoor sports such as rock climbing, fly fishing, and swimming. Karen Tusinski's exuberant oils of poppies and tulips proclaim the end of winter and the beginning of spring in no uncertain terms. Jacob Cooley's delicate paintings of marshes sooth us with subtle green, yellow, and peach tones. Blue Hill artist Heidi Daub's thoughtful abstractions express her personal joy at a walk in the woods or along a peaceful stream. The gallery's spring hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, call the gallery at 207-633-6849, email us at info@gleasonfineart.com, or check out the website at gleasonfineart.com.
Boothbay LIVE!
Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday, May 25th at 4:00 p.m., The Boothbay Playhouse
The Boothbay Playhouse opens its summer season on May 23 with a high energy variety show: "Boothbay LIVE!" Directed and choreographed by Emily Mirabile, this show features local talent of all ages. With over 35 people in the cast, it's a "feel good" extravaganza to kick off the season in style. a different special guest will be on hand for each of the three performances. "Boothbay LIVE!" will showcase some favorite numbers from previous Playhouse shows, such as "Close Every Door To Me" from "Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," and "Sit Down You're Rockin The Boat" from "Guys And Dolls." There will be a sneak peek at each of the shows that are coming up this summer with a medley from "South Pacific," the song "No More" from "Into The Woods," and "In Whatever Time We Have" from "Children Of Eden." Over 20 numbers from both Broadway and popular music will be performed, along with a brand new number from composer Aaron Robinson. All tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling the Boothbay Playhouse box office at 207-633-3379. For more information on the playhouse and the new season, visit www.boothbayplayhouse.com.
Studio 53 Fine Art Opening Reception
Saturday, May 24, 2014, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Studio 53 Fine Art, 53 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor
Studio 53 will celebrate the 2014 season on Saturday, May 24 with a reception at the gallery (53 Townsend Avenue) from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Gallery owners Terry Seaman and Heidi Seidelhuber will be the featured artists. In the two front rooms on the first floor, Heidi will be showing her steel sculpture along with Terry's new drawings. On the third floor, both Terry and Heidi will be showing their new paintings. Also on the main floor and all of the second floor will be work by the other regular Studio 53 artists Dick and Cilla Alden, Donna Denniston, Bob Mackay, Paula Ragsdale and Lynne and John Seitzer. Terry's nephew, Chef Dan Seaman is planning a lavish spread of fine food and Aaron Robinson will be providing live piano music. As a special treat, Aaron will host a recital of Bach and Handel compositions on the third floor, using Studio 53's new harpsichord, from 3 - 4 p.M. Prior to the reception. Refreshments will also be served at the harpsichord recital.
Annual Firerman's Dinner Thursday, May 29, 2014, 5:00 p.m., Newagen Seaside Inn, Southport Enjoy a spectacular meal prepared by Newagen's Chef Fiona Dunlap and served by Southport's finest! All proceeds go to support the Southport Fire Department. Drinks and live music start at 5:00 p.m., dinner will be served at 6:00. Tickets are $30.00 per person. Make your reservations early! Call 207.633.5242 or email frontdesk@newageninn.com Spring Antique Auto Show Saturday, May 31 - Sunday, June 1, 2014, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Owls Head Transportation Museum This show is the perfect way to kick off the outdoor auto show season in a fun atmosphere that provides two days of excitement for the entire family. This two-day show is a great family event with free Model-T rides, vehicle demonstrations, activities and the inaugural antique aeroplane show of the 2014 season. Visit to see the flying debut of two new collection aircraft: our 1930 Travel Air Speedwing and 1917 SPAD Biplane. Be the first to check out a number of vehicles never before demonstrated at the Museum! The Owls Head Spring Antique Auto Show will be held rain or shine. Admission is $16 for adults and, as always, children under 18 are admitted to the Museum and show free of charge. Delicious refreshments including sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups and lobster rolls catered by French & Brawn Catering and Market Place will be available for purchase at the Museum's Caboose Café during both days of the show. No pets are allowed in the Museum or on show grounds. Healthy Kids Frog Hike Monday, June 2, 2014, 10:00-11:30 a.m., Penny Lake Preserve BRLT is teaming up once again with Healthy Kids of Lincoln County to offer a free hike for babies and toddlers. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their little ones to Penny Lake Preserve and join us as we search for frogs. Nets and equipment will be provided. Be sure to wear clothes and shoes that can get muddy! For more information contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.  First Friday Art Tour Friday, June 6, 2014 From June through October this free, self guided tour offers exciting art exhibits, open house receptions, studio tours and artist demonstrations. Enjoy the variety of fine art in up to 18 galleries and studios -all located within minutes of each other on the Boothbay Peninsula. Click here for a complete list of participating galleries and their open hours during
the tour.
National Trail Day Hike Saturday, June 7, 2014, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Oven's Mouth Preserve Join BRLT Executive Director Nick Ullo on a hike in celebration of National Trails Day. During this two mile hike through forests and past scenic vistas of the tidal Back River, Ullo will speak about the history of BRLT and the trail systems that provide access to many beautiful locations in our region. This hike has uneven and rocky ground with some steep sections of trail, please wear sturdy shoes. For more information or to register, contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.orgor call the office at 633-4818. Oratorio Chorale Concert Saturday, June 7, 2014, 7:30 p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick Sunday, June 8, 2014 3:00 p.m. at Woodfords Congregational Church, Portland The Oratorio Chorale presents the Brahms Requiem. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, half price for students, free for children under 12. For ticket information, check online at http:oratoriochorale.org/ticket-order-form2/ or 798-7985. Website www.oratoriochorale.org. Underhound Day at the Railway Saturday, June 8, 2014, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Boothbay Railway Village On Sunday, June 8 the Boothbay Railway Village will host Underhound Day At The Railway With Underhound Railroad, a dog rescue group with a big following in Midcoast Maine. The day will be filled with activities designed specifically for dogs and their families. The day will feature a number of fun events, including the unveiling of a new pet waste station at the Railway Village, a pet parade, a doggie photo booth, a pet product themed "shopping mall" and of course dogs looking for their forever homes will be available to meet their potential new families. The Museum will be open from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Admission to the Museum and the event is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Museum Members are free. Click here for a complete list of events and for more information. Grand Opening and Open House Wednesday, June 11, 2014, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., St. Andrews Campus of LincolnHealth Meet the providers and staff of the new state-of-the-art LincolnHealth Wound Care Center at its grand opening and open house. Located on the bottom floor of the Family Care Center at 6 St. Andrews Lane in Boothbay Harbor, the wound care center is a partnership of LincolnHealth Hospital and Healogics, a national wound care provider and leader in wound care research. The new center features physician-led teams that specialize in difficult-to-heal wounds that can be the result of diabetes, poor circulation and other chronic conditions. For more information on how the LincolnHealth Wound Care Center can help you or someone you know with a hard-to-heal wound, please call (207) 633-1600. Referrals are not necessary in most cases.All are welcome to join the staff for refreshments at the open house. Eat Greet Bike - Welcome Luncheon and Bicycle Orientation
Tuesday, June 17, 2014, 1:30-4:00 p.m., Congregational Church at Boothbay Harbor
Come meet fellow international student workers in Boothbay! Enjoy free food and enter to win cash prizes! If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer to help with the event or provide food donations, please call the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor at 633-4757. All community members are welcome to attend.
This week at the Harbor Theatre: Starting on Wednesday, May 21st, The Harbor Theatre will be open seven days a week! "The Other Woman" - Friday May 23, Saturday May 24, Sunday May 25 at 7:00 p.m. Matinee: Sunday May 25 at 3:00 p.m. " Grand Budapest Hotel" - Monday May 26, Tuesday May 27 and Wednesday May 28 at 7:00 p.m. " Maleficent" - Thursday May 29, Friday May 30, Saturday May 31, Sunday June 1 at 7:00 p.m. Matinee: Sunday June 1 at 3:00 p.m.
At the Lincoln Theater:
The historic Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta has something for everyone: current feature films for the movie buff, sporting events on the big screen for the sports fan, live broadcasts from the MET in HD for the opera aficionado, live broadcasts from the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company for the theater-goer, concerts for the music lover, and so much more!
Click here for the current calendar and downloadable descriptions.
Live Entertainment Around Town
At McSeagull's
May Friday 23rd Tricky Britches Saturday 24th The Boneheads Friday 30th The Grumps Saturday 31st The Substitutes At Mine Oyster Click here for a complete schedule of music at McSeagull's, Mine Oyster, and for the music and dinner cruises with Cap'n Fish's Scenic Boat Trips.
At the Opera House: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie HaasFriday, May 30, 2014, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay HarborMaster Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser is a consummate performer. His dynamic fiddling, engaging stage presence, and deep understanding of Scotland's music have created a constant and international demand for his solo appearances and concerts with a variety of ensembles. Alasdair has been a major force behind the resurgence of traditional Scottish fiddling in his homeland and the U.S., inspiring legions of listeners and learners through his recordings, annual fiddle camps, and concerts. BBC radio calls him "one of Scotland's most valued tradition bearers." On this night he is joined by cellist Natalie Haas for an evening merging two great stringed instruments and a night not to be forgotten. Advance tickets $20, day of show $25. David LindleyWednesday, June 4, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay He's known as a maxi-instrumentalist vs. just a multi-instrumentalist, playing acoustic and electric guitar, upright and electric bass, banjo, lap steel guitar, mandolin, and less often seen instruments including hardingfele, bouzouki, cittern and zither among others. He's toured and collaborated for years with Jackson Browne (including singing the high falsetto voice on Jackson Browne's load-out anthem Stay) and Warren Zevon, in addition to collaborating with Ry Cooder, James Taylor, David Crosby, Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan, Curtis Mayfield, Linda Ronstadt and dozens of others during his multi-decade career. Tonight he is touring solo, bringing his many instruments and talents to the Opera House stage. Advance tickets $20, day of show $25.
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
Plant Sale
May 24-25, 2014, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
The annual plant sale has become a great tradition at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. The sale offers a variety of hard-to-find and unique perennials; native plants; boutique annuals perfect for container plantings; pre-planted containers; and a limited number of plants propagated by our very own horticultural staff available for sale. For the best selection of everything, become a member and shop during the members-only hours on Saturday morning, 9 a.m. to noon; memberships will be available at the sale that day. Free admission, with no regular Gardens admission required to enter the sale. In addition, May 24 through 26, Memorial Day Weekend, are Maine Days at the Gardens, when all Maine residents receive free admission.
Maine Days
May 24-26, 2014, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
If you're a Maine resident, stop by anytime during Memorial Day Weekend - Saturday, Sunday, or Monday, May 24-26 - to enjoy all that Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens has to offer, and you can see and do it all with no admission fee. Just show a driver's license or Maine state ID to receive your complimentary entry. No reservations are necessary. Gardens hours are 9-5 every day. The Kitchen Garden Cafe and Gardens Gift Shop will be open. Tulips will still be in bloom; hundreds of pink lady's slippers will be starting their show; and the Giles Rhododendron Garden will be resplendent with colorful blossoms and greenery.
Plein Air Painting Days
Thursday, May 29-Saturday, May 31, 2014, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Artists are invited to set up their easels at the Gardens and paint en plein air, with no admission charge. No preregistration required; simply arrive at the front desk to receive your complimentary admission - and enjoy!
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:
French Conversation Night
Monday, May 26, 2014, 6:30 p.m., Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Meadow Mall location
Practice and test your skills with others in our monthly French Conversation Night. Meetings are held the last Monday of the month.
The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is beginning to prepare for the move from their temporary location at the Meadow Mall back to the renovated Library building on Oak Street. The library will be closed from June 8-23 and will reopen again on June 24th at 10:00 a.m. at 4 Oak St. Click here to see some photos of the renovations.
Click here for a complete listing of what is happening 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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52nd Annual Windjammer Days Week June 22-28, 2014 Come to downtown Boothbay Harbor for a fun festival that celebrates the region's seafaring heritage and the majestic Windjammers that have sailed these waters for centuries. There are fun activities for all ages, including the ever-popular Parade of Sail, Antique Boat Parade, Street Parade, and more! The Windjammer fleet will be in town on June 24-25, 2014. 34th Annual Rocky Coast Road Race Saturday, June 28, 2014, Registration: 6:30-7:30 a.m., race starts at 8:00 a.m. Race starts and finishes at the Boothbay Region YMCA Take part in this scenic race through Boothbay Harbor. 5K and 10K run registration fee is $25 5K Walk registration fee is $20 1M Kids' Run registration fee is $10 Click here for more information and a map of the race course. PFBF CPAs 5th Annual Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk to Benefit Camp Sunshine Sunday, June 29, 2014, 8:00 a.m., 46 First Park Drive, Oakland, ME Join us and come support the children and families of Camp Sunshine on Sunday, June 29th! The PFBF Half Marathon and 5K Race has raised over $34,000 for local Maine charities in the last four years with the help and support of our generous community. It is quickly becoming one of the largest and most successful races in Central Maine! To help raise money for Camp Sunshine, individuals and teams may start their own fundraising page. To wave your entry fee, just raise a minimum of $100! Join us a runner, walker, volunteer or an enthusiastic spectator! For more information, call 207.873.603. Books in Boothbay: Maine Summer Book Fair Saturday, July 12, 2014, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Boothbay Railway Village The tenth annual Books in Boothbay: Maine's Summer Book Fair will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Boothbay Railway Village in scenic Boothbay, Maine. Dozens of authors from around the state will attend to sign their books, discuss their writing, and meet their fans. Two sessions are planned, one in the morning for children's authors and another in the afternoon for adult authors. Special events will also be held on July 10 and 11 to celebrate our tenth anniversary! For more information, contact Sharon Pulkkinen (slpulkkinen@aol.com) or Barb House (barbh@bmpl.lib.me.us), and check our website at http://booksinboothbay.blogspot.com Salad Days July 12, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts 20th Annual picnic fundraiser celebrating local food and hand crafted ceramics. Buffet lunch, handmade plates by Jessica Brandl, pottery sale, live music, clay demos, and tours. For more info visit www.watershedceramics.org or call 207.882.6075. The Sea Around Us Home and Garden Tour Featuring Homes with a History Friday, July 25, 2014, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Boothbay Region Garden Club has been busy orchestrating this popular event that will feature seven homes and gardens this year, each with its own unique history and story to tell. Tickets will go on sale May 15th and will be $25 in advance and $30 the day of the tour. | |
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