If you'd like to take up some relaxing and informative painting sessions, come to Cherryfield Academy for Painting with Maeve on June 1 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm or June 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Maeve specializes in "art that brings good feelings to people of all ages."
Attendance is limited, so don't delay in registering. Secure your spot at www.maeveperry.com.
Are you a fan of horses, or do you know someone who is? Plan to attend a weekly camp at the Valley Run Horse Centre in St. Stephen to join in some horsey fun! The camp includes horse rides, small shows on Friday, vaulting, activities, games, water games, cart rides, painting, and bathing horses.
Call (506-467-1016) or PM Charlotte Bingley on Facebook to reserve your week.
Registration is now open for Run for Cheer, a 5k, 10k & half marathon event hosted by Grand Manan's first annual Island Fest! Proceeds are going to Grand Manan's first competitive Breakers Cheerleading team.
The run is planned for July 30 starting at 9:00 am. Registration is $15 for the 5k, $20 for the 10k, and $25 for the half marathon. To register, etransfer to: kate.breakerscheerleading@gmail.com or register with cash at Helshiron Fisheries Ltd. Keep an eye on this event page for more information.
Julie's Craft Attic of St. Stephen is offering several Spring papercraft projects that you can sign up for, including a tea-themed card class, embellishment share, and more. The classes are held online around a month after registration closes (your kits will be mailed to you once you sign up).
Sign up for the upcoming classes and see what's available here, with registration ending between May 9-11 depending on the class.
Ganong Nature Park is proud to present the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride. A Canadian tradition since 1876, a troop of 32 scarlet coated “Mounties” on majestic black horses present a 30 minute show of intricate figures and cavalry drills choreographed to music.
Take advantage of this truly Canadian experience and see one of our national treasures perform live at Ganong Nature Park on August 7. Tickets are on sale now! Order here.
Visit the Children's section of the Calais Free Library from May to June to see the process of metamorphosis in action as butterflies are raised from caterpillar to butterfly. Witness this incredible transformation!
To see the library's open hours, click here.
Come and see an exhibit of Pysanky eggs on display at Lubec Memorial Library. Pysanky is a beautiful folk art from Ukraine, where the eggs are traditionally made and exchanged with friends and family as expressions of friendship, love and good luck.
To see the library's hours of operations, click here.
Ecstatic Dance has resumed weekly meetings at Eastport Arts Center. All are invited to come and dance to great rhythmic music and move however they wish on Tuesdays from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Attendees should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring water to drink. The sessions are offered by $5 suggested donation.
Inquiries about the group may be made by email to info@eastportartscenter.org. Eastport Arts Center is at 36 Washington Street, and is handicapped-accessible. EAC abides by State of Maine CDC COVID guidelines. Additionally, at this time, patrons are required to wear masks when in the EAC building.
The St. George Royal Canadian Branch 38 holds weekly events and the community is invited. On Monday, TOPS is held at 6:00 pm; contact Jimmy at 755-6042 for Cribbage Monday Nights. On Tuesdays, doors open for BINGO at 5:00 pm; early bird game starts at 6:30 and the regular game is on at 7:00. Every Friday night is Seniors Cards party, call Jimmy for more info.