Complete Calendar for the Next 12 Months
Special Events and Activities in the Machias Bay Area
02-09-2013 - 7:00 - 10:00pm
Sweetheart's Dance
Location:Cherryfield Academy Community Center
Main Street Cherryfield
Sweetheart's Dance with local musicians Cole Creek. Tickets are $20 per couple in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Library. Tickets include the entire event plus finger foods and drinks for each couple.
For more information, contact the Cherryfield Public Library at 207-546-4228
02-16-2013 - 7:00am - 12:00pm
Walk For Life
Location:Lee/Pellon Center
Main St., Machias
Pancake Breakfast 7AM-9AM
Walk Scavenger Hunt 9AM – Noon
Walkers will start at the Lee Pellon Center and walk the Rails For Trails to Route 1A and return back to the Lee Pellon Center to enter their scavenger items.
$500 Grand Prize
Free T-Shirt per participant while supplies last!!
Entries are to be turned in no later than Noon at the Lee Pellon Center!
For more information, contact Erin Hennessey at 207-255-9296.
02-16-2013 - 10:30am
Winter Sports and Fun Day
Location:Pottle Tree Farm
507 South Meadow Rd., Perry, ME
Stronghearts, in recognition of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week,is sponsoring the 11th Annual Winter Sports & Fun Day. Activities include a ski race, miles of open ski trails, ice fishing, snowshoeing, sledding skating and igloo making. There will also be a fireside potluck. Skates, skis and snowshoes are available. There is no admission but donations are accepted to support families affected by Congenital Heart Defects. Website: www.stronghearts.org
For more information, contact Sue and Brian Duffy at 207-214-2117.
03-29-2013 - 5:00pm
Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner & Auction
Location:Lee/Pellon Center
90 Main St., Machias
Annual fund raising event, that represents all members with a special auction to benefit coming events sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.
For more information, contact the chamber at 207-255-4402.
04-22-2013
Dental Outreach Program
Location:Lee/Pellon Center
90 Main St., Machias
For people with difficulty accessing dental care. Complete dental care for children, emergency adult dental care.
For more information, contact Washington County Children's Program at (207)255-3426.
04-28-2013 - 8:30am
2nd Annual Machias Valley Run
Location:Roque Bluffs State Park
Registration for the races will begin at 8:30am at Roque Bluffs State Park. The half marathon will start at 9:30am and the 5k and one miler will begin at 10:00am.
For more information, contact Andrea Ednie at (207)255-1303.
05-03-2013 - 6:00pm
1st Friday Music & Pizza Night
Location:Cobscook Community Learning Center
10 Commissary Point Rd.
Trescott, ME
Alan Furth and Friends will perform. Enjoy hot, homemade pizza with a variety of toppings (gluten-free crust also available). Family-Friendly and chem-free. Cost: $10 per person, $25 family.
For more information, Cobscook Community Learning Center at (207) 733-2233.
05-03-2013 - 7:00pm
Readers Theatre
Location:University of Maine at Machias
The Play Production class will present an evening of readers' theatre, including works by O. Henry, Thornton Wilder, Mark Twain, and Monty Python, in the Portside room of Kimball Hall.
For more information, Gene Nichols at (207) 255-1229.
05-04-2013 - 10:00am
Quilt Show/Craft Fair to Benefit Cherryfield Academy
Location:Cherryfield Academy Building
Main St.
Cherryfield, ME
Just in time for Mother's Day. Have a day out with Mom viewing quilts from antique to contemporary. See a display of antique sewing machines and help identify the names on an early 1900's signature quilt. There will be quilts, knitted and woven items, jewelry and much more. So come see the quilts, shop and have lunch while supporting the restoration of a local landmark. Admission: $3.
For more information, contact Brenda Fickett at HiBrenda@maineline.net.
05-04-2013 - 7:00pm
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
Location:University of Maine at Machias
Students in the Play Production class will present Paul Zindel’s play, “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds,” in the Performing Arts Center. Free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Gene Nichols at (207) 255-1229.
05-06-2013 - 7:00pm
Spring Semester Recitals and Concerts
Location:University of Maine at Machias
The Town Band, belly dancers, and an a cappella group will perform in the Performing Arts Center. Free and open to the public
For more information, contact Gene Nichols at (207) 255-1229.
05-10-2013 - 8:00pm
Pop Band
Location:University of Maine at Machias
The Pop Band will perform in the Portside room of Kimball Hall. Free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Gene Nichols at (207)255-1229.
05-11-2013 - 10:00am
1st Annual Smolt Bolt and Bloater Bash
Location:Sunrise Trail and East Machias Aquatic Research Center
This 4-miler is a trail race paired with a smoked alewife celebration. The race will start at the Machias dike and follow the Downeast Sunrise Trail to the East Machias Aquatic Research Center, where we will be smoking whole alewifes at the awards ceremony.
For more information, contact Maria at (207)271-7564.
05-11-2013 - 2:00pm
Mother's Day Tea
Location:Burnham Tavern Museum
Tea and Goodies. A fun event for Mother's Daughters, Grandmother's and Aunt's. $5 Adults, $3 for Children Under 12.
Sponsored by the Hannah Weston Chapter, DAR. Benefit of the Burnham Tavern Museum.
05-17-2013 - 7:00pm
3rd Friday Coffeehouse
Location:Cobscook Community Learning Center
10 Commissary Point Rd.
Trescott, ME
Held on the 3rd Friday of every month, the coffeehouse features a different local musician or band for the first segment, and an open mic for members of the audience who come prepared with instruments and songs. Each month, a different community group or nonprofit offers a variety of bakedgoods for sale. Donations at the door go th the musicians, and funds from the bake sale go to the group who baked them.
For more information, Cobscook Community Learning Center at (207) 733-2233.
05-17-2013 - 4:00pm
Dine, Dance & Donate For Life
Location:Narraguagus High School
Potluck Dinner 4:00pm, Entertainment 6:30pm
For more information, contact Beth C. Wright Cancer Center at 664-0339.
05-18-2013 - 8:30am
13th Annual Beth C. Wright Walk For Life
Location:Addison Town Hall
8:30am - Registration, 10:00am - Walk Begins, 11:00am - 1:00pm BBQ and Auction.
For more information, contact Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center at 664-0339 or www.bethwrightwalkforlife.kintera.org.
05-24-2013
10th Annual Down East Spring Birding Festival
Location:Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge & Cobscook Community Learning Center
The Down East Spring Birding Festival, is accepting registrations for its 10th annual event over Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-27,2013. The festival, which features guided bird walks, boat rides, and presentations for advanced, intermediate, and beginning birders has been rated one of the best in the country for 2011 & 2012 by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
For more information, contact Carrie Callahan at (207)733-2233.
05-24-2013 - 8:00pm
Cinder Conk and Sarah Mueller
Location:Annabell's Pub
32 Water St.
Lubec, ME
This year Cinder Conk will add even more fire to their performance with the addition of Sarah Mueller on fiddle.
For more information, www.cobscookbaymusic.com.
05-25-2013 - 7:00pm
Cinder Conk and Sarah Mueller
Location:Crow Town Gallery
406 South Lubec Rd.
Lubec, ME
Doors open at 6:00pm for refreshments and socializing. A donation of $15 is requested.
For more information, www.cobscookbaymusic.com.
06-15-2013 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
9th Annual Margaretta Days Festival and Crafts Fair
Location:University of Maine at Machias
The Margaretta Days Festival and Crafts Fair, sponsored by the Machias Historical Society and held at the University of Maine at Machias mall takes one back to a day in 1775 thus bringing history to life. It features an encampment of soldier and patriot re-enactors, period demonstrations such as blacksmithing, timber framing, weaving, and tomahawk throwers, Passamaquoddy Tribal members, entertainment (music, storyteller, informative talks, historical presentations, etc.)children's activities, food, and contemporary crafters and artists.
For more information, contact carlenemholmes@yahoo.com, (207)255-3433, 263-5886, www.washingtoncountymaine.com/margaretta, or Facebook: Margaretta Days Festival of Machias, Maine.
06-19-2013 - 7:30pm
SummerKeys Concert
Location:Congregational Christian Church, Lubec, Maine
Richard McIntyre, Organ. All concerts are open to the public with free admission
For more information, www.summerkeys.com.
06-20-2013 - 7:30pm
SummerKeys Concert
Location:Congregational Christian Church, Lubec, ME
John Newell, piano. All concerts are open to public with free admission.
For more information, www.summerkeys.com
06-22-2013 - 10:00am
Appraisal Day
Location:Gates House
344 Port Rd.
Machiasport, ME 04655
Accredited appraisals,light refreshments,tours.
For more information, contact Machiasport Historical Society at 207-255-8461.
06-23-2013 - 9:00am
Bay of Fundy Marathon & 10k
We are a new, two-country, cross-border marathon between the USA and Canada. Please join us for an event that features the best of Downeast Maine and the Atlantic Maritimes, lobsters included. The race weekend includes a companion 10K, a community breakfast and fun run, a pasta and lobster dinner, and an after-race street party.
For more information, go to www.bayoffundymarathon.com.
07-01-2013 - 10:00am
Eastport 4th of July Festival
Location:Eastport, Maine
One of Maine's biggest Independence Day celebratons happens in Eastport. This four-day event features road races, a craft fair, kids' activities, live music, watermelon eating contest, fireworks and much more.
For more information, www.eastport4th.com.
07-02-2013 - 7:30pm
Machias Bay Chamber Concerts
Location:Centre Street Congregational Church
9 Center St., Machias
Eight Strings & A Whistle – flute, viola, and cello
This trio features innovative programming, stirring music and some of the most memorable performances you'll hear.
For more information, www.machiasbaychamberconcerts.com.
07-06-2013 - 10:00am
Annual Lighthouse Celebration
Location:West Quoddy Head Light House And Visitor Center
973 South Lubec Road
Lubec, Maine 04652
Tours of the tower by the U.S.C.G. 11 AM - 3 PM Live music, food vendors, raffles, special activities.
For more information, 207-733-2180 or www.westquoddy.com.
07-09-2013 - 7:30pm
Machias Bay Chamber Concerts
Location:Centre Street Congregational Church
9 Center St., Machias
Trond Saeverud, violin, and Gregory Biss, Piano
A concert from our local virtuosos.
For more information, go to www.machiasbaychamberconcerts.com.
07-16-2013 - 7:30pm
Machias Bay Chamber Concerts
Location:Centre Street Congregational Church
9 Center St., Machias
The Sospiro Winds Trio
Hailed as a "superb ensemble" by New Music Connoisseur, New York-based Sospiro winds has established itself as an exciting new force on the chamber music scene.
For more information, go to www.machiasbaychamberconcerts.com.
07-20&21-2013
Tribes of the Dawn Land Cultural and Heritage Days
Location:Passamaquoddy Tribal Lands, Indian Township on Rural Route 1 just North of Princeton Maine
Cultural crafts from the Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Maliseet, and Micmac tribes: traditional handcrafted one-of-a-kind ash splint and sweet grass baskets, flutes, dream catchers, birch bark baskets, beaded jewelry, wood carvings, curly bowls, native dolls, walking sticks, art works and display of numerous books about Maine Tribes.
Demonstrations: making traditional baskets, pounding ash, bead working, flute and drum making, and birch bark canoe making.
Presentations: Native story telling, Native shawl dancing, drumming, archeological finds, Passamaquoddy medicine and videos featuring Native American stories.
Food: in addition to usual fare will be Native American fry bread, hull corn soup, and berry deserts.
For more information, www.grandlakestream.com.
07-23-2013 - 7:30pm
Machias Bay Chamber Concerts
Location:Centre Street Congregational Church
9 Center St., Machias
Cornelius Dufallo – Violin and multimedia
Cornelius Dufallo (composer/violinist) is a constant innovator at the forefront of the American contemporary music scene
For more information, go to www.machiasbaychamberconcerts.com.
07-27-2013 - 1:30pm
Little River Lighthouse Open House
Location:Cutler Harbor
Most of our summer dates are reserved for overnight guests. However, we have a few Open Houses during the summer so that the general public can visit and view the lighthouse and enjoy the restoration work we have done.
Our open houses will provide a boat ride to the island from Cutler Harbor. We will also have refreshments on the island and souvenirs for sale. We hope you will take time to come and visit with us.
Our open houses are completely weather dependent. Events will be postponed till the next day, for high winds, dense fog, driving rain, or rough seas. If you are unsure, call our office, we will have the latest news regarding cancellations on our answering machine at (207)259-3833.
For more information, go to www.littleriverlight.org.
07-30-2013 - 7:30pm
Machias Bay Chamber Concerts
Location:Centre Street Congregational Church
9 Center St., Machias
Latitude 41 Trio– piano, violin, cello
The Latitude 41 piano trio's performance has been described as "a perfect blend of fiery emotion, unquestionable technical skill, and a deep respect...".
For more information, go to www.machiasbaychamberconcerts.com.
08-06-2013 - 7:30pm
Machias Bay Chamber Concerts
Location:Centre Street Congregational Church
9 Center St., Machias
Baroque Orchestra of Maine (with harpsichord)
This Maine-based orchestra focuses on the concerto and solo repertoire of baroque composers.
For more information, www.machiasbaychamberconcerts.com.
08-06-2013 - 7:30pm
Machias Bay Chamber Concerts
Location:Centre Street Congregational Church
9 Center St., Machias
Baroque Orchestra of Maine (with harpsichord)
This Maine-based orchestra focuses on the concerto and solo repertoire of baroque composers
For more information, go to www.machiasbaychamberconcerts.com.
08-17-2013 & 08-18-2013 - 9:00am
38th Annual Wild Blueberry Festival
Location:The Colonial Parking Lot in Machias located behind the Machias Savings Bank Training Center.
The Blueberry Festival offers a wide variety of great artisans, crafters and food vendors.
Shuttle service is available, walk throughout the festival grounds and enjoy a great fun filled weekend.
For more information, contact the chamber at 207-255-4402.
08-24-2013 - 12:30pm
Little River Lighthouse Open House
Location:Cutler Harbor
Most of our summer dates are reserved for overnight guests. However, we have a few Open Houses during the summer so that the general public can visit and view the lighthouse and enjoy the restoration work we have done.
Our open houses will provide a boat ride to the island from Cutler Harbor. We will also have refreshments on the island and souvenirs for sale. We hope you will take time to come and visit with us.
Our open houses are completely weather dependent. Events will be postponed till the next day, for high winds, dense fog, driving rain, or rough seas. If you are unsure, call our office, we will have the latest news regarding cancellations on our answering machine at (207)259-3833.
For more information, go to www.littleriverlight.org.
09-14-2013 - 10:0am
Maine Open Lighthouse Day
Location:Maine Lighthouses
The U.S. Coast Guard, the State of Maine and the American Lighthouse Foundation are pleased to announce the fourth annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day.
Last year, hundreds of people visited lighthouses along the Maine coast in the largest effort of its kind in the nation. This year we expect another fun family event.
For more information, www.visitmaine.com.
6-22-2013
East Machias River Day
Location:Mill Park
All your favorite River Day activities and offerings are back this year. Bring the kids for the only frog-jumping contest in Maine. Stay all day for games, dunk tank, train rides, concessions, and homemade lemonade. New this year is a jumbo water slide for the bigger kids. Haddock fish fry with all the trimmings $12. Local country/western band, Desperado, takes the stage at 3:30 until 7:30pm.
River Day is a chem-free event. No bicycles, or animals of any kind other than service dogs, are allowed in the park.
Rain Date: Sunday, June 23rd.
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