Plan a Summer Getaway to the Boothbay Harbor Region!

Visitor E-news June 2014

Greetings,

The Boothbay Harbor Region is gearing up for the 52nd Annual Windjammer Days Festival, which is only a few short days away! This year, the festival is being produced by the Friends of Windjammer Days and the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce. The Friends of Windjammer Days, a new 501 (c) 3 non-profit group is bringing back many favorite activities while adding some new ideas to the festival this year. With the new 501c3 status, The Friends of Windjammer Days, will be able to take advantage of grant opportunities and tax deductible contributions.

The Boothbay Harbor One Design Races and Windjammer Days Golf Tournament start the festivities on Sunday, June 22nd. The Pirates of the Dark Rose are returning to plunder and pillage and recruit scurvy knaves of all ages to join their crew to fight off an attack by the British. The Antique Boat parade will grace the harbor on Tuesday, and the ever-popular Parade of Sail and Street Parade return on Wednesday. It is worth noting that the Parade of Sail and Street Parade are both an hour earlier than they have been in previous years. The Parade of Sail will start at 1:00 p.m. and the Street Parade will kick off at 4:00 p.m.

New events this year include a lobster eating contest, oyster shucking context, and a cod fish relay race. Another new feature will be food booths, which will be set up by local restaurants and will offer festival goers a chance to grab a quick bite to eat around town. Also new this year is an artists reception on Monday, June 23rd at the Greenleaf Inn, which is a fundraiser for the Community Fireworks Fund and the Friends of Windjammer Days.

It isn't summer in Maine without the amazing fireworks displays over the harbor during Windjammer Days and the Fourth of July. The fireworks over the harbor are truly a community effort and are funded by a combination of town funds and individual donations. For a truly spectacular display, everyone will need to pitch in and help out, and it isn't too late to donate! This year, donations can be dropped off at the Boothbay Harbor Town Office (11 Howard Street). Checks or money orders should be made payable to: Town of Boothbay Harbor with "Community Fireworks" written on the memo line. Donations can also be dropped off at any number of donation cans around town. Cans can be found at the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce, The Smiling Cow, Gimbel's Country Store, The Indian Trading Post, Sherman's Book & Stationery, Irving, Downeast Ice Cream, T&D Variety, Orne's Candy Store and other locations around town.

We hope that you will be able to join us to celebrate our maritime heritage and take part in this fun local festival!

Warm wishes,

Catherine Wygant Fossett

Executive Director

New Members

Green and Healthy Maine Magazine

Founded in 2006, the SunriseGuide is a niche publishing company that serves the green & healthy lifestyle market in Maine. Titles include The SunriseGuide, an annual resource guide & coupon book that connects Maine residents with businesses offering green & healthy products; and the annual Green & Healthy Maine Visitor's Guide, a magazine-style publication that delivers the same niche to Maine's tourists.

Contact: Heather Chandler

Phone: 207.221.3450

Email: info@thesunriseguide.com

Website: www.thesunriseguide.com

The Maine Crafts Guild is dedicated to excellence in craft. We promote

understanding and appreciation for quality craftsmanship as an art form and a

way of life to the people of Maine and our many visitors. We represent the finest

Maine artisans, providing high quality promotional and marketing opportunities

for our professional members through our web presence, our highly regarded

craft shows, and our outreach programs.

Contact: Charlie Jenkins

Phone:207.557.3276

Email:president@mainecraftsguild.com

Website: www.mainecraftsguild.com

Trevett Country Store

Located on the cusp of the draw bridge in Barters Island, overlooking the beautiful Sheepscott River, the Trevett Country Store has served the needs of Boothbay and Barters Island locals for 15 years. Tie up your boat at the over-sized dock or take a seat on the outdoor porch and enjoy the water view. With over 25 made-to-order items, the menu is simple, fresh and the specials always delicious! Lobster and Crab Rolls are highly popular! Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed Green Mountain coffee and indulge in the freshest locally-sourced baked goods. No plans to drive into town? No problem, simply order the freshest seafood from the fish market and grab a bottle of wine or beer along with your basic groceries.

Contact: Kim Lewis

Phone: 207.633.1140

Member News

The Boothbay Railway Village is looking for volunteers, especially for a number of special events that they have coming up throughout the season, including Family Fun Day on June 21, Antique Auto Days on July 18-19, and A Day Out with Thomas August 8-10 and 15-17. If you want to help, please contact Margaret at 207-633-4727 or margaret@railwayvillage.org.

The Boothbay Sea and Science Center launches the 2014 season on June 23. BSSC is a community based program offering sailing and science programs to youth ages 5-17. This year BSSC has a new home at the Little River Boat Club and Marina (formerly Spar Shed Marina) in East Boothbay. Located at the end of Brewer Road (off of Ocean Point Road), the marina is providing moorings, launching space, touch tank space and a staging area for the program. Little River offers secluded safe sailing for the younger sailors and direct access to open water for the keel boat program sailors, as well as ready access to a tidal science program environment.

The latest edition of Green and Healthy Maine Magazine can be picked up at the Chamber office and the Downtown Information Center. You can also click here to view a digital copy online.

Harbor-Tech Solutions - formerly Video Loft - might have a new name and a new website, but they still offer the same great service that they always have. Harbor-Tech is the place to go for all your entertainment needs and solutions. Visit www.harbor-tech.com to check out the new site!

Hayval Charters interpretive sightseeing tours are open for the season! Last Sunday was their first charter of the season, and they took two couples out to Eastern Egg Rock to view the puffins. Captain Bruce White reports that he has never seen so many puffins. They also had good seal sightings and saw some porpoise.

Friendliest Catch Lobster Tours will start Friday June 20. They will be running an extra out-of-schedule tour on June 20th, and will be leaving the Tug Boat Inn every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for the rest of the summer. Call 207-319-8123 for reservations for either tour, or go to www.hayvalcharters.com

Maine Maritime Museum is one of 28 museums and historic sites in Maine and more than 2,000 across the U.S. that will offer free admission to military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2014, as a participant in the Blue Star Museum program in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense. The complete list of participating museums is available at www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums

The Maine State Aquarium is open for the season! The Aquarium has lots going on this summer, including a Summer Science Fest which offers a number of programs for kids of all ages. Want to try sport fishing? The Aquarium has that too. Be sure to check out the complete schedule of great programs at the Aquarium during June and July.

Congratulations to the Ocean Point Inn, which has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the third year in a row! Be sure to visit the inn's website for information on some great summer specials!

Perry, Fitts, Boulette and Fitton CPAs, recently hired Fred Brewer as a senior accountant and Heather Pelletier as a staff accountant. Fred and Heather, welcome to the community!

Red Cloak Haunted History Tours opened for the season on Sunday, June 1st. Tours will be held nightly in at least one of seven towns through October. Cemetery Tours in some areas are also available. We are very excited to have added the cities of Rockland and Hallowell to Damariscotta, Wiscasset, Boothbay Harbor, Camden and Bath for the 2014 season. Click here for more information.

Salon Capella has moved from their old location at 4 Boothbay House Hill Road to 31G Townsend Avenue, in the Gleason Art building. The entrance can be reached via the municipal parking lot. The salon's phone number hasn't changed; they can still be reached at 207.633.5555.

The town of Boothbay has officially launched the redesign of its website. In addition to being more visually and functionally appealing, the new site has the potential to bring important information to residents more quickly and should provide residents a better functioning local government. To check out the new site, visit

www.townofboothbay.org

Congratulations to Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters, which for the second year in a row was named "Best Pet Store in Maine" by Downeast Dog News. Be sure to stop in to the shop and congratulate Coal, Auggie, and Max (and their people Liana and Don Kingsbury) on this great news!

In this Issue

Member News

More Event Calendars

Upcoming Events

Planning Ahead...

STAY CONNECTED

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Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce

192 Townsend Avenue

PO Box 356

Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538

207.633.2353

CHAMBER STAFF:

Catherine Wygant Fossett

Executive Director

Michelle Davis

Visitor & Member Relations Coordinator

Cherie Scott

Member Services & Events Manager

Brooke Hubner

Administrative Coordinator

2014 Boothbay Harbor Region Visitors and Resource Guide

Click the picture to view the guide online or to request your copy today!

Calling all Volunteers

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: Now through 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.

Support the Rotary and own a beautiful book.

A Year in the Life of the Boothbay Region

rotary cover

Available at Sherman's Books and Stationery or by contacting the Rotary Club

Want your events & news included in our e-news?

Chamber Members, email your news & events to: seamaine@boothbayharbor.com

New issues bi-weekly throughout the summer.

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.

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Boothbay Railway Village

Boothbay Region Art Foundation

Boothbay Region Land Trust

Boothbay Region YMCA

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

The Harbor Theatre

The Lincoln Theater

Maine Maritime Museum

The Opera House

Owls Head Transportation Museum

Our Peninsula
In the Press

The Portland Press Herald had a great article in the business section on June 16th about the renovations taking place at the Boothbay Harbor Country Club. Click here to read the article.

The Boothbay Region Garden Club Home and Garden tour is listed in the events calendar of the August edition of Yankee Magazine.

The Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse was mentioned in an article in The Boston Globe titled "Concierge: Tips for Touring Here and Abroad." Click here to read more about it!

The Owls Head Transportation Museum was featured in an article on the village of Owls Head in the August issue of Down East Magazine.

Windjammer Days has been featured in several different blogs, including Family Vacation Critic, Real Army of Moms, and Traveling Mom. Windjammer Days was also written up by MaineToday.com

Be sure to pick up a copy of the July issue of Maine Magazine to read about their "48 Hours in Boothbay Harbor" adventure!

Several of our Chamber Members were featured in the Down East Magazine "Best of Maine Readers Poll." Congratulations to the Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse for being voted Best Lighthouse Lodging, to The Lincoln Theater for being voted Best Theater Venue, and to the Knickerbocker Group for being voted Best Architect and Best Builder!

Visit our Website for a directory of all our Chamber Members

52nd Annual Windjammer Days Festival

Windjammer Days Week: June 22-28, 2014

Boothbay Harbor One Design Races

Sunday, June 22, 2014, 1:00 p.m. start time

To celebrate the start of Windjammer Week the Boothbay Harbor One Design Association and Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club will conduct sailboat races which will be held in the inner harbor. These capable and aesthetically beautiful day sailors were designed by Geerd Hendel in 1938. Fifty Seven of these boats have been built by skilled builders. The last two are being completed now by builder David Nutt in Edgecomb, Maine. Lately builders are currently using new techniques including contemporary composite construction and cold molded wood processes. Older builds of the BHOD's, Plank on Frame, are still sailing and some of these have been rebuilt. If you would like more information about these boats please refer to http://bhyc.net/bhoda.html

The race will take place between the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard and the Tumbler Island buoy and can be best viewed from the Department of Marine Resources, McKown Point Road in West Boothbay Harbor.

Windjammer Days Golf Tournament

Sunday, June 22, 2014, 11:30 a.m., Boothbay Harbor Country Club

Luncheon will be served at 11:30 followed by a 1:00 p.m. shot gun start. For more information, call Dianne Gimbel at 207.504.0242.

Artist Reception
Monday, June 23, 2014, 5:00 p.m., The Greenleaf Inn

An art reception open house will be held at Greenleaf Inn on Monday, June 23, from 5 to 8 p.m., to benefit the Boothbay Harbor fireworks fund and Friends of Windjammer Days. Artwork by Ronald Parry, a signature member of the American Society of Marine Artists, will be offering a small collection of artwork for sale, and Coco Vivo will donate 25 percent of each sale to the Friends of the Windjammers. Local artists participating in the Windjammer Days Artist Alley, will also be on-site to welcome guests. Event sponsors include Greenleaf Inn, Coco Vivo Art for Living, Eventide Specialties and Marketing Cents 4u. Tickets to the event are $10 per person and include hors d'oeuvres, sponsored by Eventide Specialties, and a hosted bar. One hundred percent of ticket sales will benefit the fireworks fund. Tickets can be purchased at Coco Vivo Art For Living and Greenleaf Inn. For more event information, contact Mary Phelps at Coco Vivo Art For Living, 207-633-0671, 129 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor.

Windjammer Days Photography Cruise

Wednesday, June 25, 2014, 12:15-2:00 p.m., aboard the Novelty

This cruise is for all levels of photographer, from beginning point-and-shoot to advanced with host photographer Michael Leonard. Learn simple camera tips to capture the beauty of windjammers under full sail. Call now to reserve early boarding: 1-800-298-2284.

The Windjammer Fleet will be in town June 24-25, 2014

Click here for a full schedule of festival events

Visit www.windjammerdays.org for more information on the festival.

Come Aboard the Bowdoin
Thursday, June 26, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m, Wotton's Wharf
In addition to being one of the participants in the 52nd Annual Windjammer Days Festival, the Schooner Bowdoin is also a national historic landmark and the official vessel of the State of Maine. She will be in port at Wotton's Wharf (85 McFarland Point Drive) the Thursday of Windjammer Days Week and will be welcoming people aboard. For more information, contact Alyssa Allen from the Maine Maritime Academy at alyssa.allen@mma.edu or by phone at 207.326.2337.

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.

The 52nd Annual Windjammer Days is brought to you by
the Friends of Windjammer Days
and the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce

Coming Up...

- A few of the events happening in the next few weeks -

Kevin Beers: Monhegan Island

Starting Thursday, June 18-July 26, 2014, Gleason Fine Art, 31 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor

Beginning Thursday, June 18, Gleason Fine Art presents a stunning new series of paintings by celebrated artist Kevin Beers. No one captures the light and mood of Monhegan Island quite like Beers, who describes the island as "a dazzling place with incredible, beautiful light." Kevin Beers: Monhegan Island opens June 18 and runs through July 26, with a public reception on Friday, June 27, from 5 to 7 PM. Gleason Fine Art is located at 31 Townsend Avenue in the center of Boothbay Harbor. For more information, call the gallery at 207-633-6849, email at info@gleasonfineart.com or visit the website at gleasonfineart.com.

Cafe Scientifique - Celebrating the birth of Bigelow Laboratory: Early stories
Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 6:00 p.m., Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Come hear some of the stories from the early days of Bigelow, as told by Clarice Yentsch, co-founder of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, Spencer Apollonio, author, and Edward Gilfillan retired scientist.

Lecture: What's Wrong with Blackbeard?

Thursday, June 26, 2014, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, Bath ME

Kevin Duffus, author of The Last Days of Blackbeard the Pirate (now in its fourth edition), has been likened to a cross of Indiana Jones, Dirk Pitt and Ben Gates. In reality, he's just an inquisitive former world-traveling TV producer who is now an author, historian, researcher, and solver of historical mysteries. One of his favorite topics is Blackbeard, a pirate whose reputation sounds like something out of a Hollywood script. Come learn what is truth and what is pure exaggeration. Click here for tickets and more information.

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.

An American Sampler

Sunday, June 29, 2014, 3;00 p.m., Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor

Sean Fleming, Dr. Anthony Antolini, and John David Adams will present "An American Sampler: A Chronological Retrospective of American Music from 1814 to 2014" on Sunday, June 29th at 3:00 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor. Featured at this concert will be song settings and instrumental pieces by Stephen Foster, John Duke, Scott Joplin, Thomas "Fats" Waller, Cole Porter, Robert Elmore, and more. Beautiful settings of Walt Whitman's poetry by Ned Rorem and Leonard Bernstein will be sung by bass-baritone John David Adams. Dr.Anthony Antolini will join Sean Fleming for a piano and organ duet, the "Church Sonata" by Myron Roberts. The two will also perform a rarely performed duet, the "Open Diapason March", written for two players on a single organ. Of special note will be the world premier of Maine composer Aaron Robinson's piece, "I Paint What I See", a setting of E.B. White's famous poem. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce office or at the door.

Pieced Together - New Mixed Media Works by Paula Ragsdale, Nikki Schumann, Kim Villard,

& Philippe Villard

July 1-27, 2014, Studio 53 Fine Art Gallery, 53 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Four artists living in the Boothbay region of Maine present new and original works of art generated from pieces of found material in varied mediums. Opening Reception Friday, July 4th, 5-8pm; complimentary wine & hors d'oeuvres. Gallery Hours: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Call 633-2755 or visit www.studio53fineart.com for more information.

Northern Exposure Cruise with Celebrity Rob Morrow Accompanied by Carlos Calvo

Thursday, July 3, 2014, 6:00-9:00 p.m., aboard the Harbor Princess

Actor, Director, Producer, Rob Morrow became a household name playing Dr. Joel Fleischman in the award-winning television show Northern Exposure, a role which garnered him three Golden Globe and two Emmy Award nominations for "Best Actor in a Dramatic Series". A long time musician, Rob launched a band, "NHI" (No Harbored Illusions) on October 11, 2012 to celebrate his birthday and satisfy fan demand to take his music to another level. For the occasion, which was originally just a one-time event, Rob teamed up with good friend Carlos Calvo and a group of world-class musicians. The group decided to stay together and take the act out to the world. Rob and Carlos are actively writing and recording music, some of which can be found online and on iTunes, with more to be released in 2014. Tickets are $30.00; click here for more info.

Fourth of July Festivities

Chicken Barbecue

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Boothbay Common

Brought to you by the Boothbay Civic Association, this fun annual event features not only a barbecue, but live entertainment and fun for the whole family.

Hallowell Community Band Concert

7:30 p.m., Whale Park, Boothbay Harbor

Come hear some great live music before the fireworks begin. This annual concert on the waterfront features patriotic music along with well-known favorites and is fun for all ages.

Fireworks over the Harbor

9:00 p.m., over the inner harbor

Find a spot along the east or west side of the harbor (or from the historic footbridge) to see the fireworks show over the harbor.

First Friday Art Tour

Friday, July 4, 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 list of participating galleries.

Fourth of July Craft Show
Friday, July 4-Sunday, July 6, Boothbay Common, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Explore the offerings of a number of Maine crafters and artisans in this popular three day show on the Common.

R&B/Soul/Groove Cruise with Douglas Gimbel and the HDRnB Band

Saturday, July 5, 2014, 6:00-9:00 p.m., aboard the Harbor Princess

HDRnB is an original R&B/soul/groove band founded by in late 2010, featuring Henley Douglas Jr. (sax), Douglas Gimbel (vocals), John Iltis (drums), Eric Reardon (guitar), Squantch (trombone), David Walker (bass). Henley Douglas Jr.'s early career includes stints with the Big Dig Saxophone Quartet and Skin, a Boston-based funk-rock outfit that would open for acts like the Neville Brothers and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Tickets are $30.00; click here for more info.

"Rescue of the Bounty" with Author Michael Tougias

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., Boothbay Region High School

Michael J. Tougias, co-author of "Rescue of the Bounty", will give a dramatic visual presentation about this event at the Boothbay Region High School auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. The tall ship Bounty, featured in the Marlon Brando movie "Mutiny on the Bounty", sank during Superstorm Sandy in 2012. The captain and a crew member perished in the accident but the Coast Guard performed harrowing helicopter rescues to save the other fourteen sailors. Tougias will use slides of the storm, the survivors, and the rescue to make this "an edge-of-your seat" visual program. This event is sponsored by the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. For reservations, please call 633-3112 or email Barb House at barbh@bmpl.lib.me.us.

This week at the Harbor Theatre:

"Belle" - Tuesday, June 17 through Thursday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m.

"The Fault in Our Stars" - Friday, June 20 through Tuesday, June 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Matinee: Sunday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m.

"Chef" - Wednesday, June 25 through Tuesday, July 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Matinee: Sunday, June 29, 2014 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.

Click here for what's playing now

Live Entertainment Around Town

At McSeagull's

May

Friday 20th Jehovah Stover and the Mackerels

Saturday 21st Jehovah Stover and the Mackerels

Tuesday 24th Gunther Brown Wind Jammers Festival

Wednesday 25th Gunther Brown Wind Jammers Festival

Friday 27th The Boneheads

Saturday 28th The Boneheads

At Mine Oyster

May

Friday 20th The Dani Tribesman Band

Saturday 21st Mama's Boom Shack

Tuesday 24th Thunder Bay

Wednesday 25th Doug Gimbel and HDRnB

Thursday 26th Cinnamon

Friday 27th Jason Spooner

Saturday 28th In Too Deep

Sunday 29th The Grumps

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:

The Opera House Presents Tim Sample

Thursday, June 26, 2014, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

From the National Press Club in Washington, DC to the Maine State Legislature, and from countless grange halls to unforgettable bean suppers, Maine humorist Tim Sample has made a career of introducing the nation and the world to the lifestyles and stories of Maine. On Thursday, June 26, in celebration of Windjammer Week, Boothbay Harbor's historic Opera House welcomes back "Maine's humorist laureate." Doors for seating open at 7 pm, Tim Sample goes on stage at 7:30. Advance tickets $20, day of show $25.

The Opera House Presents The Mallett Brothers Band

Friday, June 27, 2014, 8:00 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

The Maine-raised, nationally touring Mallett Brothers Band have been described as "slightly more rock than country," and theirs is a musical melting pot that's influenced equally by folk and singer/songwriter influences as by harder rock, punk and even psychedelic sounds. On Friday, June 27 this fast-rising band comes to the Opera House stage in Boothbay Harbor for a special Windjammer Week Festival performance. The band is known for its song-driven music that holds up under the lens of solitary listening, but that's equally apt to crank a room full of rockers into high gear. This late June concert is made possible thanks to generous sponsorship from Boothbay Harbor's J. Edward Knight Insurance Co. Discounted advance purchase tickets are $15, tickets purchased on the day of the concert are $20.

The Opera House Presents Cave Dogs

Wednesday, July 2, 2014, 7:30 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Just before Boothbay Harbor's fireworks illuminate the sky, the talented troupe Cave Dogs will transform the Opera House into a puppet and shadow cave as the show Sure-Minded Uncertainties brings its magic to the historic stage. Under the direction of Jim Fossett, Cave Dogs performances consist of innovative, large-scale shadow projections cast onto a screen from sculptures, props, costumes, and the human body. Cast shadows move in concert with projected video imagery, spoken narrative, and an original soundtrack. Tickets for the performance are$12 for adults and $8 for students in advance and $15 for all if purchased on 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

"Wings of Life" Film Showing and Butterfly Release

Saturday, June 21, 2014, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Bosarge Education Center

Join us on Saturday, June 21, for a showing of "Wings of Life," a Disneynature film that explores the intimate relationship between flowers and pollinators through stunning footage of butterflies, hummingbirds, bees and bats. This 2013 film is narrated by Meryl Streep and is suitable for all ages. After the film, take part in a Monarch butterfly release in our Children's Garden and pick up a pollinator plant for your home garden. Prices: (include Gardens admission) $4/child member; $9/adult member; $5/child nonmember; $14 adult nonmember; ages 2 and under admitted free.

Moths in the Moonlight

Friday, June 27, 2014, 8:00-9:30 p.m., Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Join Charlene Donahue, president of the Maine Entomological Society (MES), and the Gardens' Erika Huber as they search the night time gardens for nectar-foraging moths. Erika will point out night-blooming plants she selected to attract moth pollinators, and MES members will also attract moths using special lights and scents. Don't miss this special moonlight foray into the gardens! Adult members $10; Adult nonmembers $15; Children are free

DaPonte String Quartet

Thursday, July 3, 2014, 7:30 p.m., Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

The Quarter will perform the following program entitled "Made in America:" Randall Thompson "Alleluia", George Gershwin "Lullaby", Samuel Barber " Adagio", Earl Stewart "Blues Fugues"; George Crumb "Black Angels". Tickets: $25 (unless otherwise specified) available at www.DaPonte.org. There is no charge for those under 21.

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:

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.

More Events... If you're planning ahead

Just a sampling of some of the events to come!

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.

Second Annual Mutt Scrub

Saturday, July 26, 2014, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

This event offers fun for you and your four-legged friends. We'll Wash Your Dog! We'll Wash Shelter Dogs! Nail Trimming! Cool Stuff Raffle! Dog Treats! Human Treats! Our Famous Dog Talent Show! Sign up now for Doggie Musical Chairs - Last Dog to Sit When the Music Stops is OUT! All proceeds to benefit the Lincoln County Animal Shelter!

Jazzing Up the Shipyard

Thursday, August 14, 2014, 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Boothbay Harbor Shipyard

This fund-raiser for the Boothbay Region Land Trust will feature the music of The Marcus and Riza Printup Quartet, a silent auction, complimentary cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are $75/person. Call the Land Trust for more information: 207.633.4818.

Set for Success

Sunday, August 17, 2014, 1:00-3:30 p.m., Boothbay Region YMCA

Free backpacks and teacher-required back to school supplies - provided to all elementary students Pre-K - 8th grade. The biggest event yet! Free haircuts; Education and handouts from over 25 community organizations and businesses. Hannaford Healthy Food Court; Lincoln County Health - nurses - doctor's - health info; Dresses for Princesses; Children's History Magazines; Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens; Teaching musicians; DJ; FAME - Next/Gen grants; Library; Police; Fire; EMT's; Lions Club Mobile Eye Machine; Dentist, Rotary; Food Pantry and so much more........

Town of Boothbay Sestercentennial Celebration

Friday, August 22-Sunday, August 24, 2014, Boothbay Common

Come help us celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the town of Boothbay. Celebratory events include a parade, seafood festival, pig roast, live music, and a fireworks show in East Boothbay. Brought to you by the Boothbay Civic Association.

History Hike with Chip Griffin

Sunday, August 24, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Barrett's Park, Boothbay Harbor

In celebration of the Town of Boothbay's 250th Anniversary join local historian and attorney Chip Griffin on a history walk and talk. The moderate hike will take participants from Barretts Park to the Giles Farm, located not far from BRLT's Appalachee Preserve and just off the old Indian Trail to Bayville. Besides seeing something of Boothbay's agrarian past, this walk will stop at Echo Lake, one of the region's classic ice ponds that figured prominently in Boothbay's early 20th century economy. Much of the territory to be covered also played a role in Boothbay's first murder! For more information, or to register for the event, contact the BRLT office at 207.633.4818.

More events listed on www.boothbayharbor.com