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Family Adventure Weekend
Join us for this adventure weekend - explore the
mid-coast of Maine with other families, learn more
about maritime life. Program includes bicycling on
Islesboro Island, Puffin/Sea Life Cruise on Penobscot
Bay, Marshall Point Lighthouse, Owl's Head Transporta-
tion Museum and Lighthouse, and Port Clyde. Space
limited to 15 families. Register by June 20th.
Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro, Lincolnville
8/22/11 - 8/25/11
www.bayleafcottages.com
Belfast Garden Club Open Garden
Belfast Garden Club presents the twelfth Open
Garden of the season. The Shure Garden at 105
Woodman Mill Road in Searsmont. The garden is open
to the public, a $4 donation is used to support the
Garden Club.
8/26/11, 10:00 a.m. 4:00p.m
www.belfastgardenclub.org (207)948-2815
Pot Luck Supper
Join our Lincolnville neighbors for the monthly pot
luck supper. Bring a covered dish (casserole, salad,
or dessert) and learn more about Lincolnville. Bay
Leaf Cottages will provide grilled meats, rolls, and
beverages at no cost. Visitors welcome!
Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro, Lincolnville
8/31/11, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
www.bayleafcottages.com | (207) 505-0458
SEPTEMBER
Cooking Classes
Cooking Classes are held on Wednesdays and include
hands-on activities in the preparation of unique
cuisines from around the globe. Fresh and local
ingredients used whenever possible. Cost per lesson
is $20. Reservations required.
Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro, Lincolnville
9/7/11, 9/28/11, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
www.bayleafcottages.com | (207) 505-0458
Family Adventure Weekend
Join us for this adventure weekend - explore the mid-
coast of Maine with other families, learn more about
maritime life. Program includes bicycling on Islesboro
Island, Puffin/Sea Life Cruise on Penobscot Bay,
Marshall Point Lighthouse, Owl's Head Transporta-
tion Museum and Lighthouse, and Port Clyde. Space
limited to 15 families. Register by June 20th.
Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro, Lincolnville
9/2/11 - 9/5/11
www.bayleafcottages.com | (207) 505-0458
Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railway
Pizza Train Ride/All you can eat pizza served on
scenic train ride.
Upper Bridge Station - High Street in Belfast
(1.2 miles from Downtown.)
9/3/11, 9/17/11, 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railway
Scenic Train Ride
Upper Bridge Station - High Street in Belfast
(1.2 miles from Downtown.)
9/4/11, 9/5/11, 9/10/11, 9/11/11, 9/18/11
11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Fiber College
The largest fiber education event on the East Coast.
Over 50 affordable classes, free demos, evening
events, shoppers' boulevard, art exhibit, live animals
and catered meals. Explore knitting, weaving, quilting,
felting, embroidery, wood carving, spinning, rug
hooking, basket making, fiber dyeing and more.
Public welcome.
Searsport Shores Ocean Camping, 216 West Main St.
9/8/11 - 9/11/11
www.FiberCollege.org | (207) 548-6059
8th Annual Wienerfest
A picnic for dachshunds and their humans.
Steamboat Landing Park, Belfast
9/11/11, Noon - 4:00 p.m.
(207) 323-2451
Belfast Maskers Waterfront Theater
43 Front Street, Belfast
Talking Heads, several intriguing, poignant, and
humorous monologues by award-winning playwright
Alan Bennet.
9/15/11 - 9/25/11, Thursdays 7:00 p.m. and Sun.
Matinees at 2:00 p.m.
www.BelfastMaskers.com
9th Annual Pie and Storytelling Festival
Stories and homemade pie contest. Great family event.
Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street, Belfast.
9/18/11, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Common Ground Country Fair
An annual celebration of rural living, exhibitors, and
demonstrators, more than 1,000 volunteers and
60,000 fairgoers gather to share knowledge about
organic farming, gardening and sustainable living,
eat delicious organic Maine-grown food, buy and
sell beautiful Maine crafts and useful agricultural
products, compete in various activities, dance, sing
and have a great time.
Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association,
Rte. 220, Unity
9/23/11 - 9/25/11, Fri. 9 am - 6 pm,
Sat. 9 am - 5 pm, Sun. 9 am - 4 pm
www.mofga.org | (207) 568-4142
Pot Luck Supper
Join our Lincolnville neighbors for the monthly pot
luck supper. Bring a covered dish (casserole, salad,
or dessert) and learn more about Lincolnville. Bay
Leaf Cottages will provide grilled meats, rolls, and
beverages at no cost. Visitors welcome!
Bay Leaf Cottages & Bistro, Lincolnville
9/28/11, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
www.bayleafcottages.com | (207) 505-0458
OCTOBER
Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railway
Scenic Train Ride
Upper Bridge Station - High Street in Belfast
(1.2 miles from Downtown.)
10/1/11, 10/2/11, 10/8/11, 10/10/11
11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Finer Things
Second Annual Invitational Craft Show and Sale
Penobscot Marine Museum, 40 E. Main St., Searsport
10/1/11 - 10/23/11, Mon.-Sat. 10-5; Sun. 12-5
Child Shall Lead Race
Waldo County YMCA, 157 Lincolnville Ave., Belfast
10/2/11
www.waldocountyymca.org | (207) 338-4598
Fabulous Food of the Midcoast
A delectable food gala with samples from fine local
restaurants and caterers; Live and silent auctions
of art, crafts, and other items. Live music. Located
at Point Lookout Conference Center and Resort. To
benefit Broadreach Family and Community services.
10/6/11, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
www.broadreachmaine.org | (207) 338-2200
Clifford Gallery Exhibit
October - November
Photographer Koichiro Kurita
Waterfall Arts, 256 High St., Belfast
10/7/11 - 11/30/11
www.waterfallarts.org | (207) 338-2222
Fling Into Fall
Events and exhibits on the Penobscot Marine Museum
campus and all over town: parade, crafts fair, live
music, refreshments, dance, much more.
Penobscot Marine Museum, Mosman Park,
Public Safety Building and elsewhere in Searsport
10/8/11 - 10/10/11, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Annual Christmas Fair
Homemade crafts and gifts, ornaments, baked goods,
cookie walk, gift baskets, plants, jewelry, church
cookbooks, a silent auction and a luncheon.
Belfast United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane
10/11/11, 10/12/11, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Mystery Dinner Theater
Enjoy an evening of good food, great entertainment
at the 4th annual Fall performance by the church's
drama team. Come and see if you can figure out who
dun it?
Belfast United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane
10/21/11, 10/22/11, Friday & Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
and at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
www.belfastumc.org | (207) 338-5575
Marine History Conference
The development of Maine's distinctive boat and ship
types will be explored in an evening and a full day of
lectures, presentations and exhibits
Penobscot Marine Museum, 40 E. Main St., Searsport,
and Searsport Congregational Church, 8 Church St.
10/21/11, 10/22/11, Fri. 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
and Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Halloween Party at the YMCA
The YMCA will host a party for young children in
the community. We need volunteers to help at craft
tables. Contact us at 338-4598. Cost: $1/person.
Waldo County YMCA, 157 Lincolnville Ave., Belfast
10/29/11, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
www.waldocountyymca.org | (207) 338-4598
NOVEMBER
First Church Wreath Project
This is the time to place your christmas wreath orders!
Orders and payment for orders have to be in to the
church office by Nov. 5. Proceeds go to support the
continuing ministry and outreach of the First Church.
The First Church in Belfast, UCC - 104 Church Street
11/1/11 - 11/12/11
www.firstchurchinbelfast.org | (207) 338-2282
Christmas Fair
A traditional event at the First Church, there's always
something for everyone and a great way to start your
Christmas gift shopping. Christmas decorations,
candies and baked goods, crafts, art and book sales,
Order your hand decorated, all natural Christmas
Wreath made by the good folks of First Church!
The First Church in Belfast, UCC - 104 Church Street
11/5/11, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
www.firstchurchinbelfast.org | (207) 338-2282
Annual Christmas Fair
Homemade crafts and gifts, ornaments, baked goods,
cookie walk, gift baskets, plants, jewelry, church
cookbooks, a silent auction and a luncheon.
11/11/11, 11/12/11, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
www.belfastumc.org | (207) 338-5575
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Services
We gather together to ask the Lord's blessings.
Everyone is invited as we celebrate in these services
of thanksgiving and praise.
First Church in Belfast, UCC - 104 Church Street
11/20/11, 6:00 p.m. & 11/23/11, 7p.m.
www.firstchurchinbelfast.org | (207) 338-2282
Belfast Maskers Waterfront Theater
Anne of Green Gables, a charming family-oriented
play featuring music and dance. This light-hearted
romp is adapted from the beloved novel by Lucy Maud
Montgomery.
43 Front Street, Belfast
11/24/11 - 12/4/11, Sat. 7:00 p.m. and Sun. Matinee
at 2:00 p.m.
www.BelfastMaskers.com
DECEMBER
6th Annual Christmas Craft Fair
20+ vendors of locally hand made arts & crafts.
Hourly door prizes! Live music! Benefit 50/50 raffle!
Free admission and handicapped accessible. Bring
the family along and enjoy the day on Beautiful
Belfast Bay!
Boathouse, 34 Commercial Street in Belfast.
12/3/11, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
laurie_foy@yahoo.com | (207) 323-5938
Candy Cane Capers
An opportunity for children ages 5-12 to shop for
their families at little cost. Each child is given $1
in candy cane certificates. Each gift is tagged and
wrapped. Refreshments are served.
Belfast United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane
12/3/11, Doors open at 9:00 a.m.
www.belfastumc.org | (207) 338-5575
Advent Supper Series
Enjoy a light supper, singing, and crafts.
Belfast United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane
12/7/11, 6:30 p.m.
www.belfastumc.org | (207) 338-5575
Annual Silver Tea
Elegant silver services used to pour tea and coffee
along with sandwiches and desserts. Donations
appreciated to benefit Waldo County General
Hospital Aid.
35 High Street, Belfast
12/7/11, 3-6 p.m.
sgordon@wcgh.org | (207) 930-6739
Festival of Wreaths
A holiday celebration and silent auction featuring
wreaths made by area artists and businesses.
Penobscot Marine Museum, 40 E. Main St., Searsport
12/9/11, 12/10/11, TBA
Advent Supper Series
Enjoy a light supper, singing, and crafts.
Belfast United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane
12/14/11, 6:30 p.m.
www.belfastumc.org | (207) 338-5575
Children's Christmas Pageant
The First Church in Belfast, UCC children and youth
bring a special message about the birth of Christ in
this annual event. Refreshments and a time of fel-
lowship follow the service. Nursery Care is available
and handicap accessible.
First Church in Belfast, UCC, 104 Church Street
12/18/11, 10:00 a.m.
www.firstchurchinbelfast.org | (207) 338-2282
Advent Supper Series
Enjoy a light supper, singing, and crafts.
Belfast United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane
12/21/11, 6:30 p.m.
www.belfastumc.org | (207) 338-5575
Christmas Eve Services
Two services offered - 6:00 p.m., a family-oriented
worship service and at 11:00 p.m., a service of
candlelight and Holy Communion.
Belfast United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane
12/24/11, 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
www.belfastumc.org | (207) 338-5575
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Share in this sacred evening service of traditional
Christmas carols by the church choir, as we celebrate
the birth of Christ. All are welcome!
First Church in Belfast, UCC, 104 Church Street
12/24/11, 7:00 p.m.
www.firstchurchinbelfast.org | (207) 338-2282
Christmas Day Worship Service
Come and celebrate with us!
Belfast United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane
12/25/11, 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
www.belfastumc.org | (207) 338-5575
15th Annual New Year's By The Bay
Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012! Celebration with events
all around the town. Music, dancing, magic,
poetry, food and more in a family-friendly, chem-free
environment. March to the Bonfire by the Bay with
accompaniment by the Drum and Rabble Corps.
Purchase a button for entry to all events: $15 adults,
$5 youth (5-18), under 5 free. www.nybb.org.
Downtown Belfast
12/31/11, 2:00 p.m. - Midnight
www.nybb.org | (207) 323-1748
www.belfastmaine.org
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