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galleries and venues to present their
collaborations developed especially for the
festival. Art exhibits will be available the
month of October.
www.belfastpoetry.org
OCTOBER 16
Brooks Fall Festival
Brooks Community Park, Rte. 139
Family activities including pumpkin painting,
horse rides, arts and crafts, and pie- and chili-
making competitions. Admission $2.
www.brooks.govoffice2.com · 207-722-3505
OCTOBER 21
Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce Annual
Awards Dinner
Point Lookout, Rte. 1, Northport
A Chamber-sponsored community event
recognizing the year's achievements exampled
by excellence in leadership, community
service, economic development, small and
large business awards, and Citizen of the Year.
www.belfastmaine.org · info@belfastmaine.org
207-338-3100
OCTOBER 22 & 23
Murder Mystery Dinner
Belfast United Methodist Church
23 Mill Lane, Belfast
Enjoy an evening of good food and
great entertainment at the third annual
performance by the church's drama club.
Come and see if you can figure out "Who dun
it." 6:30 pm.
www.belfastumc.org · 207-338-5575
OCTOBER 22 & 23, 29 & 30
Fright at the Fort
Fort Knox, 711 Fort Knox Rd., Prospect
Visitors are led through the dark passageways
of the fort, where indescribable things lurk in
the shadows, creating screams of fright. This
is the place to be when Halloween draws near.
59 pm. Admission $5.
www.fortknox.maineguide.com · 207-469-6553
OCTOBER 30
Halloween Party
Waldo County YMCA
157 Lincolnville Ave., Belfast
A costume party for young children, with
snacks, crafts, and Halloween fun. 46 pm.
www.waldocountyymca.org · 207-338-4598
NOvEMBER 10
Harvest Luncheon
Waldo County YMCA
157 Lincolnville Ave., Belfast
Annual Thanksgiving celebration for
seniors includes a turkey and ham dinner
with all the fixings. 11:30 am. Free, thanks
MAINE WILDERNESS
ADVENTURES
All Seasons Guide Service
Specializing in
Women, Youth and Family
Adventures
Embark on a Journey of Discovery!
Canoe Trips, Backpacking, Hiking,
Wildlife Safaris, Fall Foliage Tours,
Historic Scenic Wilderness Routes
www.mainewildernessadventures.com
207-568-3450
to collaboration among the YMCA, local
businesses, and many volunteers. Please call
to sign up so we know how much to prepare.
www.waldocountyymca.org · 207-338-4598
NOvEMBER 12 & 13
Christmas Fair
Belfast United Methodist Church
23 Mill Lane, Belfast
Homemade crafts and gifts, ornaments, baked
goods, gift baskets, plants, jewelry, church
cookbooks, and a luncheon. $5. Call for times.
www.belfastumc.org · 207-338-5575
NOvEMBER 2528, DECEMBER 25
"A Christmas Carol"
Maskers Theater, 43 Front St., Belfast
Based on the beloved story by Charles
Dickens, this is the perfect entrée to the
holiday season. Matinees 2 pm on Sat. and
Sun. both weeks; evening performances
at 7 pm Thurs., Fri., and Sat. both weeks.
Confirm dates and times before event.
www.belfastmaskers.com · 207-338-9668
DECEMBER 3
Live Nativity & Mini-Concert
The First Church in Belfast, UCC
104 Church St., Belfast
Listen to the Biblical account of the birth of
Christ and watch as the characters make their
way to the stable. Carols are sung and children
are invited to come and see the live animals.
A short concert of Christmas music follows. 5
pm.
www.firstchurchinbelfast.org · 207-338-2282
DECEMBER 4
5th Annual Christmas Craft Fair & Benefit
Raffle
Belfast Boat House, Corner of Front and
Commercial Streets, Belfast
Local Maine-made arts and crafts, baked goods
and much more. Find the perfect handmade or
home made gifts for the holidays. Hourly door
prizes, lively entertainment. 8 am3 pm.
207-525-4421 or 207-525-4559
DECEMBER 8
Hospital Aid Silver Tea
Belfast
Tour a Belfast home decorated for the
holidays and enjoy refreshments from silver
services. Donations benefit Waldo County
General Hospital. 36 pm.
www.wchi.com · 207-930-6739
DECEMBER 1012
Searsport victorian Christmas
Searsport
Open houses at museums, homes, and B&Bs.
207-548-6372
DECEMBER 11
Candy Cane Capers
Belfast United Methodist Church
23 Mill Lane, Belfast
An opportunity for children ages 512 to shop
for their families at little cost. Each child is given
$1 in candy cane money. Each gift is tagged and
wrapped. Refreshments served. 9 am.
www.belfastumc.org · 207-338-5575
DECEMBER 31
New Year's by the Bay
Downtown Belfast
Goodbye 2010, Hello 2011! The 14th Annual
New Year's by the Bay celebration provides
fun 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 (518); under
5 free.
www.nybb.org · 207-338-5870
Want more info about area events? Go to the Belfast
Area Chamber website at www.belfastmaine.org.