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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

Registration is now available for the new season of Ocean Explorations for Homeschoolers! These classes (held 1-2 times monthly) give homeschoolers an exceptional opportunity to participate in field explorations and hands-on labs about our local ocean habitat and creatures. Students will receive a Huntsman Marine Academy certificate if they complete five days during the season.

The first class is October 13; classes run until May. Register here.

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.

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.

The Charlotte County Abuse Prevention Network would like you to join us on December 6th at 7 pm at Wesley United Church (77 Williams St). Candle lighting and moments of silence will take place to honour the victims of the Montreal Massacre, Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and others lost to Gender Based Violence.

Refreshments will be provided.

The Community Caring Collaborative's Work Group meets with Poverty Busters on Zoom from 1:00-3:00 pm on the first Wednesday of each month. Work Group members are direct service workers, volunteers and agency admins who come together to share resources, support each other and brainstorm solutions to community needs. Poverty Busters are low-income community members, partners from agencies, and other community members working on grassroots strategies to increase poverty awareness locally and to remove the barriers that poverty creates. Both groups are now meeting together to improve communication and to ensure that the CCC is effective in helping to change outcomes for those it serves. Parents, service providers and other community members are welcome!

Contact Christine at claurel@cccmaine.org to join these meetings.

The Recovery Oriented Campus Center is collaborating with the Art Gallery to host Yoga on Wednesday, December 7, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Together, we invite the public and the University community alike to participate in slow looking at the artwork in the Gallery, facilitated by the movement and energy that accompanies any workout. Let this meditative experience add to your appreciation of our current exhibition, Pulped Under Pressure. Mark your calendars, and partake in a nurturing and reflective activity surrounded by art.

A limited number of mats will be provided.

Join TIMA for a StudioWorks Artist Talk on December 7 at 7 pm featuring Artists in Residence Alanna Baird (St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada), Ann Manuel (Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada), and Marina Fridman (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada).

Right: Alanna Baird

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.

Registration is now available for the new season of Ocean Explorations for Homeschoolers! These classes (held 1-2 times monthly) give homeschoolers an exceptional opportunity to participate in field explorations and hands-on labs about our local ocean habitat and creatures. Students will receive a Huntsman Marine Academy certificate if they complete five days during the season.

The first class is October 13; classes run until May. Register here.

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.

Eastport Arts Center will offer a special session of KinderArts featuring music and crafts on Thursday, December 8 from 10-11 am. Children up to age 4 are invited to attend, with a parent or caregiver. Popular EAC instructors Caroline Coleman and Sue Riddle will lead the activities, which will include Riddle’s toddler paint craft, and Coleman’s irresistible children’s yoga and music.

The program is presented free of charge, but has limited enrollment; those interested please pre-register with Alison Brennan. Keep paint activity in mind when dressing for the event. For more info, click here.

Stress comes from both the good and the bad things that happen to us. Stress may feel overwhelming at times, but there are many strategies to help you take control. Learn how in this month's Making Wellness a Priority session on December 8 from 12-1 pm at the Hub.

For more information, contact lisa.cheney@gnb.ca.

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.

JoThere will be a John Lennon tribute concert at the Five & Dime on December 8 at 9 pm!

Limited seating. Tickets are $15 and are available at LiveMusicConnections2018@gmail.com.

Participants can expect to learn about where and when this species nests, what to listen for, and how to help protect them. We will head out into the woods in search of perfect habitat to hang-up some nesting boxes for these adorable owls. Those who are interested may “adopt” the boxes to monitor for owl activity throughout the year. All ages are welcome!

Meet in Grand Lake Stream at the DLLT office at 4 Water Street. Dress for the weather!

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.

The shrine clubs of Schoodic and Washington Counties invite you to the 6th Annual Feztival of Trees in Calais at Washington County Community College from December 9 to 11. Come and see the array of trees compiled by businesses, organizations, and individuals in the community and take a chance at winning the tree and all the presents underneath with an inexpensive raffle entry.

Trees will be on display from 10 am to 8 pm on December 9 and 10, and from 10 am to 3 pm on December 11. Admission is $1 for adults and free for children. Refreshments and food will be available. Proceeds benefit the charitable efforts of the shrine clubs.

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 CMHS Sophomore class invites you to a Paint and Snack on December 9 at 5:30 at the Calais High School.

Cost is $35 and all proceeds go to the CMHS. Call 207-454-2591 to reserve a spot. Canvases and materials are provided in the cost; baked goods will be for sale to snack on.

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.

Put on your jingle jammies and join us for Family B I N G O on Friday, December 9 from 6-7 pm!

This is a free family event! All bingo supplies are provided.

Presenting live music in our cozy, bay view living room on Water Street at the Phoenix. We have a new baby grand!

Celebrate the holidays with us on December 9, 16, and 23, 6-8 pm. Featured acts include the Basslady, Sanchez and Squibb, and a holiday carol sing along, respectively.

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.

Join the Town of St. George for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 9 at the Post Office at 6:30 pm.

All are welcome!

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.

Come enjoy Breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 10 from 8 to 10 am! We will have pancakes, sausage and juice.

Tickets are $5 per person or $20 for a family. Ticket includes a delicious breakfast, photo with Santa, Christmas craft, and a treat bag. For more info, contact april.banks@charlottecca.ca.

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.

Looking for local goods and fresh vegetables? Come to the St. Andrews Christmas Farmers Market on December 10 from 10 am to 2 pm at Sir James Dunn Academy!

We even have fresh greens!

Youth are invited to join us on December 10 to create their own unique holiday ornaments while we watch The Polar Express and enjoy hot chocolate and holiday treats! This event is open to both CCMA and Community youth ($5 registration fee for community) and all supplies will be provided.

It will be held in St. Stephen from 10 am to noon and in St. George from 2-4 pm (at the CCMA offices).

Come visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and pick up your choice of chili to take home for dinner on December 10 from 11 am to 2 pm. $5 per person for chili and cornbread!

The wonderful Robbinston Historical Society Bake Sale will also be available.

13 volunteer stage actors will perform the stories of 14 ordinary people of Charlotte County living with mental illness in Riding the Waves. These people came forward to share the most intimate details of their lives, their struggles hoping that others would not feel alone.

Did you miss the sold out showings earlier this year? This play will be shown for one day only in St. George at Fundy High School in St. George on December 10 at 2 pm! See more details here.

Youth are invited to join us on December 10 to create their own unique holiday ornaments while we watch The Polar Express and enjoy hot chocolate and holiday treats! This event is open to both CCMA and Community youth ($5 registration fee for community) and all supplies will be provided.

It will be held in St. Stephen from 10 am to noon and in St. George from 2-4 pm (at the CCMA offices).

In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, all are welcome to come to the new Second Saturday String Jam at the Old Sow Grill in Eastport, December 10 from 3-5 pm. Come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. This jam is hosted by the house band, Moose Island Contradance, Etc. (MICE) and will be held monthly. Music charts will be provided so all are encouraged to bring instruments and join the fun - fiddle, guitar, ukelele, banjo, spoons, bodhran, voice - all levels welcome.

Stay informed about upcoming jams and dances by liking and following our Facebook page.

Duane & Friends , 3-5 PM on Saturday, December 10th!
From Duane Ingalls: ..we'll share some winter, holiday, original & unusual tunes... special guests include Brother Bushee of New Orleans & Off-grid-Maine (an awesome combination)...
Whole Life Cafe & Espresso Bar will be OPEN!
Located at 4 Colonial Way, Beside The French Cellar in Downtown Machias.
(207)255-8855

The annual Reverse Parade of Blacks Harbour is here! Get your Christmas decorations ready for December 10 from 6-8 pm.

Just before the parade, Skate with Santa from 4-6 pm at the Patrick Connors Recreational Complex!

There will be a Christmas Parade around the Bay on December 10 starting at 4 pm at the corner in Back Bay, along with the Around the Loop Christmas Market. Hot dogs and hot chocolate will be served.

Reserve your spot in the market for $10 or a float in the parade by contacting Kim Cooke at 506-321-9515.

Eastport Arts Center’s 13th annual Festival of Trees will be held from 4:30-5:30 pm, Saturday, December 10. The event will feature a ticket raffle of gift-worthy items in addition to the ‘main event’ of lovingly decorated tabletop trees available by silent bid. Live music and takeout treats will complete the festive fundraiser.

More information about the festival may be found here.

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.

Join Sunbury Shores in the elegant setting of Drewhaven for a very special evening to honour our award recipients and kick off the holiday season.

We are long overdue for recognizing the recipients of the Sunbury Shores Awards. So, put on your party wear and join us for an evening of celebration, fine hors d’oeuvres, and dancing to holiday music performed by members of The Hypochondriacs. Cash bar. Tickets here.