CULTUREPASS EVENTS

The Bold Coast Runners invite you on weekly excursions around Downeast Maine and the Maritimes, with runners of all capabilities welcomed to join. Run venues vary weekly and range from 1 mile to 50 miles, from smooth tar to rugged single track.

Runs are typically held on Sundays starting at 7:00 am. Click here to find out what the scheduled run is each week and for contact information.

Would you like to learn how to draw people from life? Sunbury Shores is offering sessions that can be signed up for individually or as a series, from October 2-December 11. These sessions are for beginners and experienced drawers who are interested in practicing drawing the human figure. A model will do multiple poses to challenge your perception and way of seeing the figure.

Find out more here.

Every Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, come to the Stella Maris Community Hall in Beaver Harbour (837 Main St) for the Blacks Harbour jam. Musicians and singers of all capacities are invited to come and join in the fun - or just come to listen and kick up your heels.

The Village of Blacks Harbour is turning 50 this year, and to celebrate, public skating events will be held at the Patrick Connors Recreational Complex.

On Sundays through February 19, from 12:45-1:45 pm, children and youth are invited to participate in Pucks and Sticks where they can learn some hockey basics at no cost. On Fridays, come for Public Skating from 5:30-7:30 pm. Admission is $2 a skater. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult to either event.

The Town of St. Andrews is offering a free playgroup for children up to 6 years old and their parents or caregivers each Monday from 10-11:30 am at the WC O'Neill Arena Complex.

The playgroup is free and open to the public.

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.

Healthy Acadia invites you to a virtual film premiere of "Together: Community Health Champions" at 7 pm on Monday, November 28. This film premiere celebrates six individuals across Washington and Hancock counties, Maine, who go above and beyond to increase the well-being of our communities, each in their own unique way. Their stories inspire and affirm that we all can and do meaningfully contribute every day to building healthy, resilient communities - and that we do our best work in partnership, together. 

Click here to learn more and register for the link.

Unique works by over 70 local Charlotte County artists and artisans are on sale at Sunbury Shores’ annual holiday show, which opens on Friday, November 25. It’s the perfect place to find gifts for those hard-to-buy-for people on your list.

Opening reception from 5– 7 pm November 25. Visit www.sunburyshores.org for more information.

Sunbury Shores is pleased to announce an ongoing online writing group that will be meeting the second and fourth Tuesday of each month via Zoom. On the second Tuesday of each month, the group will meet from 10:00 to 11:30 am; on the fourth Tuesday, it will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

This is a free to attend group. Email info@sunburyshores.com to sign up and receive the Zoom link.

Join The Schoodic Institute on November 29 from 5:30-7 pm for a special happy hour concert and conversation between Maine-based singer-songwriter Gordon Thomas Ward and Schoodic Institute as part of GivingTuesday. Gordon’s music spans several genres including Singer-Songwriter, Americana, and Contemporary Folk Rock.

During the concert, you’ll meet our Cathy and Jim Gero Acadia Early-Career Fellows Maya, Mikayla, and Olivia and learn about how they are helping us achieve our mission of inspiring science, learning, and community for a changing world. Attend in-person at Moore Auditorium or via Zoom. Beer, wine, and light refreshments will be provided.

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.

Done Roving Yarns in Calais will have workshops this November for those interested in learning a new skill. Upcoming classes include Introduction to Rug Hooking on November 23 and 26 and Two at a Time Socks with Sue Martell on November 30.

Call the shop at 207-454-8148 or send a message on Facebook to register.

In the mood for some volleyball? Grand Manan Recreation offers weekly co-ed volleyball sessions every Wednesday from 7-9 pm.

Check out other available activities here. Contact Grand Manan Recreation with any questions.

Li'l Bookworms is a weekly story time created for children ages 0-4 held each Thursday at 10 am at Pembroke Library. Youngsters will listen to children's librarian Miss Bonnie (Hunter) read books, learn fun songs, explore simple art activities and enjoy playtime with other children.

Children must be accompanied by caregivers.

You're invited to our Christmas Tree Trimming Morning at the Hub (28 Main Street)!

Come have hot chocolate and cookies with us and celebrate the season on December 1 from 10 am to noon.

Join us at the Huntsman Fundy Discovery Aquarium for one of our fall workshops! On Tuesday, October 18, fashion an Ocean Plait Mat; on November 15, make a Round Mat; on December 1, have a Wine n' Weave Holiday Wreath party with us!

Space is limited and registration is required (register early if you can).

The Old Sow Grill in Eastport invites area pool and billiards fans to participate in a pool tournament organized at the restaurant each Thursday starting at 7:00 pm.

Entry fee is $5. Come enjoy the casual social setting and have a bite to eat if it suits you.

Harbour View High School invites you to a production of The Sound of Music running December 1-3 with performances nightly at 7:30 pm and a matinee at 1:30 on the 3rd.

Get tickets for the showing of your choice here.

Done Roving Yarns in Calais (487 North Street) holds a weekly knitting circle on Fridays from 1:00 to 3:00. Host Paula Graham Farrar leads the group.

Click here to learn more about Done Roving Yarns and see other ongoing fabric crafting activities held on a regular basis, or call Paula at 207-454-8148.

The Village of Blacks Harbour is turning 50 this year, and to celebrate, public skating events will be held at the Patrick Connors Recreational Complex.

On Sundays through February 19, from 12:45-1:45 pm, children and youth are invited to participate in Pucks and Sticks where they can learn some hockey basics at no cost. On Fridays, come for Public Skating from 5:30-7:30 pm. Admission is $2 a skater. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult to either event.

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.

Make Calais your destination on Friday, December 2 to enjoy the 25th Annual Calais Lioness Christmas Parade at 6 pm, followed by a spree of local sales and holiday offerings as part of Moonlight Madness.

Don't miss out!

Stage East adventures beyond the Eastport Arts Center with its next production, The Glass Menagerie. The company will make use of the storefront space at 34 Water Street in Eastport, just across from the Waco Diner, to stage the classic American drama by Tennessee Williams.

Performances will be offered at 7 pm, Fridays and Saturdays, December 2, 3, 9 and 10; and at 2 pm, Sundays, December 4 and 11. Tickets are $15; attendees age 17 and under will be admitted free of charge. Doors for the show will open 30 minutes prior to performances (6:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays; 1:30 pm on Sundays); attendees are asked to be in their seats promptly at 7 pm and 2 pm. Tickets are available at stageeast.org under the tickets tab. Tickets are also available at the door, but seating is limited. For more information, please email markspencermacey@gmail.com.

Harbour View High School invites you to a production of The Sound of Music running December 1-3 with performances nightly at 7:30 pm and a matinee at 1:30 on the 3rd.

Get tickets for the showing of your choice here.

Please come to the annual Christmas Sale December 3 from 8 am to noon at the West Lubec Methodist Church.

We will have some handcrafts along with our usual selection of wreaths and delicious goodies.

In addition to our very successful annual summer Used Book Sale, Pembroke Library has now opened a Used Book Shop on the second floor of the library that will be open weekly! Opening day will begin on October 1 and continue every Saturday morning. Genres include action, adventure, mystery, suspense, romance, non-fiction, crafts, children, and more. Additional books will be added as they become available.

Prices are $1 for hard covers and 50 cents for paperbacks.

The Hub (28 Main Street) is hosting the Silver Bells Craft Fair on December 3rd from 9 am-2 pm! Admission is $2 a person, or free for kids.

Please call Tab at 506-755-3029 with any questions or to book a table today.

Baileyville Police Department's annual Stuff the Bus event will take place on December 3 from 9 am to 2 pm at Walmart in Calais. You may start picking up donated items on December 5 from 9 to 3 at the Baileyville Town Office.

With the cost of food and fuel through the roof there will be even more people in need this Christmas. Come and help us fill the big yellow bus. Meet us at the Baileyville Town Office around 3:00 that afternoon to help us unload if you can.

There will be a Christmas Sale and Luncheon at the Anglican Church Hall (75 King Street) on December 3 from 9 am to 2 pm. A group of small businesses will have items for sale, including baked goods, tupperware, jewelry, crafts, pet accessories, and more.

Proceeds will benefit 352 Fundy Sea Cadet Corps.

Pembroke School invites you to a Christmas Craft Fair on December 3 from 9 am to 1 pm! There are 24 vendor tables registered with an array of offerings for your Christmas list.

There will be a Chinese Raffle and a bake sale (peanut free), along with chowders, chili, and two tree raffles!

Lights, ornaments, and garland galore, join in decorating the tree from ceiling to floor. The Pembroke Library (221 Old County Rd) will be hosting a Trim-a-Tree Party in the Children’s Room on Saturday, December 3, from 10 to 11 am.

Come help decorate the tree, make ornaments, listen to Christmas stories, sing Christmas carols and write a letter to Santa. Light refreshments will be provided.

The Grinch will be arriving on a fire truck to the Jonesboro Grange on December 3 at noon! This is a free community event and all are welcome to come and join in the fun. We welcome you to step inside the Grange and enjoy the Christmas season with free refreshments and free photos.

Merry Grinchmas!

The Eastern Charlotte Lions Club invites you to watch the live entertainment of the annual Santa Finds All the Children Telethon at the Lions Hall on December 3 from 12:30-5:30 pm. Join the many talented musicians filling your hearts and home with the festive spirit of Christmas songs!

Make a pledge to help support area children at 506-755-3200.

Harbour View High School invites you to a production of The Sound of Music running December 1-3 with performances nightly at 7:30 pm and a matinee at 1:30 on the 3rd.

Get tickets for the showing of your choice here.

There will be a musical presentation of Christmas through Carols featuring local singers, Katrina's Dance Works, and elementary school students at the St. Stephen Middle School on Saturday December 3 at 2 and 7 pm and on December 4 at 2 pm.

Tickets ($5) can be purchased at Simply for Life, from an IWK committee member, or at the door.

The Passamaquoddy Bay Symphony Orchestra (PBSO) is delighted to announce its upcoming fall performances: Saturday, December 3 at 3 pm at the Centre Street Congregational Church in Machias; and Sunday, December 4 at 2 pm at Sunrise Opportunities (formerly Calais Congregational Church) in Calais. Due to concerns about rising Covid rates in Washington County, the concert originally scheduled for Friday evening at Eastport Arts Center has been cancelled. 

A $15 donation is suggested for adults; admission for students is free. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information about PBSO, click here.

Try some chili recipes from local chefs at the 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off at Horn Run Brewing on December 3! The chili will be piping hot and served from 4-6 pm.

Contact Horn Run Brewing for details.

Stage East adventures beyond the Eastport Arts Center with its next production, The Glass Menagerie. The company will make use of the storefront space at 34 Water Street in Eastport, just across from the Waco Diner, to stage the classic American drama by Tennessee Williams.

Performances will be offered at 7 pm, Fridays and Saturdays, December 2, 3, 9 and 10; and at 2 pm, Sundays, December 4 and 11. Tickets are $15; attendees age 17 and under will be admitted free of charge. Doors for the show will open 30 minutes prior to performances (6:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays; 1:30 pm on Sundays); attendees are asked to be in their seats promptly at 7 pm and 2 pm. Tickets are available at stageeast.org under the tickets tab. Tickets are also available at the door, but seating is limited. For more information, please email markspencermacey@gmail.com.

Down East Dead make their debut at the University of Maine at Machias on December 3 from 7-10:30 pm, performing music of the Grateful Dead and other popular artists. Concert will be held in the Performing Arts Center.

"And the kids they dance and shake their bones!" (Throwing Stones by the Grateful Dead) For more info, follow this event page.

There will be a musical presentation of Christmas through Carols featuring local singers, Katrina's Dance Works, and elementary school students at the St. Stephen Middle School on Saturday December 3 at 2 and 7 pm and on December 4 at 2 pm.

Tickets ($5) can be purchased at Simply for Life, from an IWK committee member, or at the door.

Harbour View High School invites you to a production of The Sound of Music running December 1-3 with performances nightly at 7:30 pm and a matinee at 1:30 on the 3rd.

Get tickets for the showing of your choice here.