The Calais Art Gallery is located downstairs at the Calais Free Library.
September local artist John Foley featured.
John Foley (Wildlife paintings)
Archive for August, 2009
Art Gallery – John Foley September Artist
Sunday, August 30th, 2009August 25 Steve Erwin Band
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009Steve Erwin Band
Sponsor Downeast Credit Union
2009 Fireworks Pictures
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009Here are a few shots of the Fireworks from 2009 International Festival
August 18 Stage 4
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009Stage 4
Roots, Blues, Jazz, & Bop
Sponsor Machias Savings & My Favorite Things
International Festival Videos
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009International Homecoming Festival 2009 Parade Calais/St.Stephen. This year included things for the bi-centennial of Calais – 200th Birthday. There was lots of great events and here is some highlights from the parade.
This is the video clip of the Antique, Classic cars in the parade from St. Stephen and Calais Maine. St. Croix Valley International Antique & Classic Car Show
Now that the Events are over
Monday, August 10th, 2009We are looking for pictures, or you have video on you tube send us the link so that we can build out the events to show off the great experience Calais had to offer.
Also if there are other events coming up please let us know so that we can get them added, we will be continuing with the website to deliver more information for tourists and local residents. Such as things to do and more so if you know of something that people would like to know about please contact us so we can get the information online.
Thanks
Calais Events
Photo’s From During the Bicentennial
Friday, August 7th, 2009
Farmer’s Market held on the square at the main intersection in downtown Calais every Tuesday during the summer.
Arrival of the Sylvina W. Beal, on the Friday, July 31, the anniversary of the day Calais became a town. The Sylvina is believed to be the first time in more than 150 years that passengers have arrived in Calais by boat. The Sylvina is also the first schooner to visit Calais via the St. Croix in 80 years.
A group from the Bicentennial Committee who were waiting the greet the Sylvina, dressed in period costumes.
Sunday, August 9
Friday, August 7th, 200911:00 AM CAN
10th Annual Old Town Tavern Motorcycle Island Hop 3rd Annual Teddy Bear Run for Charlotte County Hospital. Registration is at the Old Town Tavern. All bikers welcome.
Contact: Donna Siefert (506)466-4646
1:00 PM CAN
International Horsepull on the St Stephen waterfront at the Budd Avenue area.
Contact:Amber Leavitt(506)466-1825
2:00 PM US
International Raft Race starts at the Ferry Point Bridge. Teams try to come up with the wackiest “human-powered” craft. They don’t have to be pretty-jUSt float!
Contact Chris Bernardini(207)454-0320
4:00 PM US
The Great Ducky Race on the St. Croix River between the bridges. Finish line behind Hardwicke’s Store. Cash prizes. Proceeds benefit Washington Co. Big Brothers and Big Sister.
Contact: Kim Berry (207)255-3391
4:00 PM US
Calais Rotary Sunday Funday Concert at the triangle in downtown Calais. Sponsored by the Calais Rotary Club. Contact: Carl Royer (207)454-8077
6:30PM CAN
Summersong at the St. Stephen Town Square. Local entertainers – always a popular event! Presented by RBC-Royal Bank.
Contact:(506)466-7407
8:30 PM US
Fireworks Show over the St. Croix River. A great view from either country! So find a comfortable spot and get ready to ooh and aah with another great show by Central Maine Pyrotechnics. The perfect way to end the festival. Sponsored by the International Festival
Committee. Donations during Fireworks appreciated.
Contact: Marilyn Bernardini (207)454-2285
Calais Bookshop hosts mystery writer Sarah Graves for booksigning Aug. 8th
Friday, August 7th, 2009The public is invited to meet famous mystery writer Sarah Graves at Calais Bookshop for a book signing event on Saturday, August 8th, from 2 to 4 PM. Graves will be discussing her newest book A Face at the Window, one of her Home Repair is Homicide mystery series. She will be signing this new book, as well as Dead Cat Bounce, Triple Witch, Wicked Fix, Repair to Her Grave, Wreck the Halls, Unhinged, Mallets Aforethought, Tool & Die, Nail Biter, Trap Door, and The Book of Old Houses.
Sarah Graves lives with her husband, a musician and luthier, in Eastport, Maine, in the 1823 Federal-style house that helped inspire her mysteries. She has been featured in USA Today, the Boston Globe, and the San Diego Union-Tribune, as well as other national publications, and NPR. For more information about this event, contact Calais Bookshop, 405 Main St., (207) 454-1110.
Saturday, August 8
Thursday, August 6th, 2009See Saturday, Aug. 1 for “week-long events”
7:00 AM US
Cow Patti Breakfast at the St. Croix Masonic Hall, Calais Ave. Not to worry – they don’t really serve cow patties! A pancake breakfast sponsored by Orion Star Club of OES.
Contact: Nina Crossman (207)454-2295
8:00 AM US
Cow Patti Bingo in back of the St. Croix Masonic Hall, Calais. “Buy” a plot of land and if the cow leaves a patti on your square, you win $500.00. “Deeds”are $5 each.
Contact: Nina Crossman (207)454-2295
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM US
Calais Street Fair, entertainment, vendors, something for everyone! Booth rentals benefit St. Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Contact: Neil Lane (207)454-2308
8:00 AM US
Children’s Road Race at the DiCenzo Athletic Complex, Calais.
Contact: John Rogers (207)454-2761
9:00-4:00 PM US
USed Book Sale at old Mr. Paperback Building (Main Street). Thousands of new and USed books. Sponsored by the Calais Free Library and the Friends of the Calais Free Library.
Contact: Marilyn Soteriels (207)454-2758
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM US
Arts and Crafts Fair on the Green at the triangle, downtown Calais. Artisans and Crafters CAN rent a space. Sponsored by the International Homecoming Festival.
Contact: Tracy DeWitt (207)214-5533
9:00 AM US
“One of a Kind” International 5 mile Road Race starts at Main Street Park, Calais. Measured road race on both sides of the border. Pre-registration at 8 a.m. Sponsored by Johnson’s TrueValue.
Contact: John Rogers (207)454-2761
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM US
Holmes Cottage Museum open to the public for tours. Old time crafts on display as well as Homestead Antique and collectible sale.
Contact: Fred Becker (207)454-3695
10:00 AM-2:00 PM US
Old Yearbook Sale on Main Street in front of Bernardini’s Restaurant. Lots of leftover Calais High School Yearbooks, some dating back to 1980. Proceeds to benefit Calais High School Class of 2010.
Contact:Lori Ellis (207)214-9322
12:00 PM US
36th Annual International Homecoming Festival Parade starts at Johnson’s True Value parking lot in Calais. Sponsored by the International Festival Committee and the St. Stephen Lions Club.
Contact: Bob Brown (506)466-4160
AFTER Parade US
Worship in the Park at the triangle, downtown Calais. Zion HoUSe of Worship will be hosting an afternoon of contemporary Praise and Worship mUSic. “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” – Psalm 150:6.
Contact: Tracy Dewitt (207)214-5533
Calais Lioness Superdraw on Main St., Calais. Buy tickets all day to win great prizes… the prizes get better every year! Winners Draw at 2 p.m.
Contact: Lorraine Mitchell (207)454-7587
Calais Lions Club Auction starts after the parade on Main St., Calais. The thrill of an auction and the chance to win some great prizes and help out a local organization.
Contact: Sheridan Smith (207)454-0720
2:00 PM CAN
The Old Town Tavern presents live entertainment on the deck. Kathy and Joe from 2-6 p.m. and Mike Chase Band from 7-11p.m.
Contact: Donna Siefert (506)466-4646
2:00 PM US
195th Army Band Concert at Memorial Park. Calais Bicentennial Celebrations.
Contact:(207)454-3695
2:00 PM US
Hightower Garden & Cabaret (formerly known as The Schooner Pub). Located at the back of Hightower Steak HoUSe. D.J…. Contact: Linsey Hightower (207)454-8055
3:00 PM US
Calais Skateboard Park Competition. Beside the DiCenzo Athletic Park. For all ages to come and learn to skateboard or show off your talents to others. Raffles and Prizes.
Contact: Randy McCormick (207)454-3085
6:00 PM US
TownhoUSe Festival Deck Party sponsored by the TownhoUSe Restaurant. Live band and D.J.
Contact: Phil Tinker (207)454-8021