Concert by Ken and Jane Brooks and Friends which will be held on Saturday October 24, 2009 at the Washington County Community College from 7-9.

The 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.

Upcoming in the month of July

On July 25th 2009

See the Details Miss International Scholarship Pageant

Music On The Green

August 4
Blue Eyed Trolls
Country & Rock
Sponsor Washington County Community college

Thursday August 6
Travis Humphrey Band
Sponsor Calais Savings & St. Croix Valley Chamber

Sunday August 9
Sunday Funday!
An evening of Music, fun & fireworks
Sponsor Calais Rotary Club

August 11
R.E. Bell
Original folk rock
Sponsor John Churchill & Maineline Photo Studio

August 18
Stage 4
Roots, Blues, Jazz, & Bop
Sponsor Machias Savings & My Favorite Things

August 25
Steve Erwin Band
Sponsor Downeast Credit Union

Calais International Festival

Saturday, August 1

Week  Long

Brewer Family & Nehemiah Marks exhibit at Charlotte County MUSeum.
Contact: Doug Dougherty(506)466-3295

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge events at the Wildlife Refuge.
Contact:Bill (207)454-7161

St. Croix Island Historic Site events at the site on Route 1.
Contact:Meg Sheid(207)454-3871

Hightower Garden & Cabaret  featuring local entertainment. Located at the back of Hightower Steak HoUSe.
Contact: Linsey Hightower (207)454-8055

9:00AM- 1:00 PM US

St. Croix Valley International Garden Club plant and bakesale at Memorial Park. Calais Bicentennial Celebrations.
Contact(207)454-3695

9:00-3:00 PM US

Living History Exhibits-Magaffery’s Creek History Resources at Memorial Park.Calais Bicentennial Celebrations
Contact:(207)454-3695

10:00 PM US

Genealogy Fair at HUSson College, Calais CampUS. Calais Bicentennial Celebrations.
Contact:(207)454-3695

2:00 PM US

International Festival Everett Meader Memorial Open at the St. Croix Country Club. 9 hole scramble with steak BBQ to follow.
Contact: Pro Shop (207)454-8875

4:00 PM US

Col. Church 1704 expedition reenactment at Calais Waterfront. Calais Bicentennial Celebrations.
Contact:(207)454-3695

7:00 PM US

Historic Film at the Holmestead Cottage. Calais Bicentennial Celebrations
Contact:(207)454-3695

8:30 PM CAN

Arenafest at the Border Area Community Arena. MUSt be 19 years or older. St StephenSeahawks Hockey present “One Night Stand”
Contact: John Hyslop (506)466-4691

 

Sunday, August 2

See Saturday, Aug. 1 for “week-long events”

8:00 am US

International Festival Everett Meader Memorial  18 hole stroke play with shot gun start at the St. Croix Country Club.
Contact: Pro Shop (207)454-8875

9:00 AM US

Living History Exhibits- at Memorial Park.Calais Bicentennial Celebrations
Contact:(207)454-3695

1-3 PM CAN

SSHS Alumni Open HoUSe at the St. Stephen High School.  Open to any SSHS Alumni.  Light refreshments will be served.
Contact: Donnie Walker (506)466-4313

3:00 PM CAN

Strongman Competition  at the Budd Avenue end of the St. Stephen waterfront.  Come out and see who the “Tough Guys” really are.
Contact: Rob Porter (506)466-8963

6:00 PM US

Calais Cemetery Tour.Calais Bicentennial Celebrations.
Contact:(207)454-3695

7:00 –  8:30 PM CAN

Gateway Cathedral Worship Group will be performing at the St. Stephen Town Square.
Contact: Linda McGee (506) 456-6611

7:00PM US

Historic Film at the Holmestead Cottage. Calais Bicentennial Celebrations
Contact:(207)454-3695

 

Monday, August 3

See Saturday, Aug. 1 for “week-long events”

SUMMER LONG EVENT -

The Chocolate MUSeum Tour Be sure to visit this “sweet” inviting local mUSeum featuring videos; antique chocolate boxes, CANdy-making equipment and live hand-dipping demos; interactive computer displays; games and lots of chocolate treats!
Contact (506)466-7848 or www.chocolatemuseum.ca

8:00-10:30 AM CAN

Lumberjack Breakfast hosted by Home Support Services on Budd Avenue in St Stephen.  Pancakes, beans and bacon, juice, tea and coffee. $6/adults $4/children under 6 yrs.
Contact: Trudy Higgins (506)466-3769

11:00 AM CAN

Lumberjack Competition at the waterfront in St. Stephen. This popular event is back again. Come out and see why!! Hosted by the St. Stephen BUSiness Improvement Area (BIA).
Contact:Alison Estey (506)466-7407

11:00 AM CAN

Kiwanis BBQ during New Brunswick Day celebration at the St. Stephen Town Square.

1:00 PM US

Calais Cemetery Tour.Calais Bicentennial Celebrations.
Contact:(207)454-3695

6:30 PM CAN

Summer MUSical Concert Series at the St. Stephen Town Square featuring “Katherine McLeod”. Sponsored by Laura Porter Law Office.
Contact:Alison Estey (506)466-7407

 

Tuesday, August 4

See Saturday, Aug. 1 for “week-long events”

10AM-2 PM US

Calais Observatory Seminar and displays at the Holmestead. Calais Bicentennial Celebrations.
Contact:(207)454-3695

7:00 PM CAN

Dooly’s 8th Annual Molson Pool Tournament.  Cash  and other prizes to be won. $10.00 entry fee.
Contact: Dooly’s (506)465-7665

4:00 PM US

Dedication of Meridian Park. Calais Bicentennial Celebrations.
Contact:(207)454-3695

6:30 PM US

Concert in the park at the Town Triangle Park in Calais
Contact: Britani (207)454-8277

 

Wednesday, August 5

See Saturday, Aug. 1 for “week-long events”

7:00 PM CAN

Kids Dog Show,  ages 5-12, beside the St. Stephen Town Square on the lawn.  Categories include costume and trick.  MUSt be accompanied by an adult, with dog on leash and vaccinated. Contact: St. Croix Kennel
Club-Ann Lord (506)466-2922

8:00 – 11:00 PM US

Street Dance with Jamie Bohannon, D.J.behind the Calais City Building, sponsored by the Calais Fire Department Assoc. For kids of all ages!!
Contact: Kevin Ingersoll (207)454-7400

 

Thursday, August 6

See Saturday, Aug. 1 for “week-long events”

4:00-6:00PM US

Children’s Peanut Fair at the Calais Elementary School. Sponsored by the Calais Regional Hospital. (Weather permitting) Please listen to WQDY for CANcellations. Games and prizes for all! Contact: JUStis Smith (207)952-0597

4:00-6:00 PM US

The Doll HoUSe sponsored by Calais Regional Hospital. A “doctor” and “nurse”will provide emergency care for all sick dolls and stuffed animals.  Next to Peanut Fair.
Contact: DeeDee Travis (207)454-7521

5:00 PM US

International Supper at the First Congregational Church on Calais Avenue.
Contact: Jane Eaton

(207)454-2812

6:00 PM CAN

St Stephen Curling Club Lobster Dinner at the curling club St Stephen.Advance tickets only-100 TICKETS AVAILABLE. Tickets on sale at Stuarts and Milltown Irving..
Contact:Crystal Burgess(506)662-8752 or (506)662-5673

6:30 PM  CAN

Summer MUSical Concert Series at the St. Stephen Town Square featuring “Passin’ Thru”. Sponsored by A & W and The Wool Emporium.
Contact:Alison Estey  (506)466-7407

7:00 PM US

Concert in the Park at the triangle, downtown Calais.  Travis James Humphrey Band presented by the St. Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce and WQDY Classic Hits. Sponsored by Calais Savings, a division of Gardiner Savings Institution.
Contact: Neil Lane (207)454-2308

 

Friday, August 7

See Saturday, Aug. 1 for “week-long events”

2:00PM CAN

Rock Skipping Contest on the St. Stephen waterfront at the boat launch area.  Sponsored by the International Festival Committee.  Ages 12 and under. Prizes!

Contact:Alison Estey (506)466-7407. NOTE: Boat launch closed to public from 2-3 p.m.

5:00 PM US

Hightower Garden & Cabaret  featuring local entertainment Located at the back of Hightower Steak HoUSe.
Contact: Linsey Hightower (207)454-8055

6:00 PM US

Basketball Game – Come see the  Calais Blue Devils take on the Alumni of past years at the Calais High School Gym. Admission is $4.00/adults and $2.00/students.  Proceeds to benefit local charities.
Contact: Chris Taylor(207)454-2312

6:00 PM US

TownhoUSe Festival Deck Party sponsored by the TownhoUSe Restaurant. Live band and D.J.
Contact: Phil Tinker (207)454-8021

7:00 – 11:00 PM CAN

8th Annual Miss Budweiser Bikini Contest & live entertainment presented by The Old Town Tavern. Band: Free Trade.
Contact: Donna Siefert (506)466-4646

 

Saturday, August 8

See 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

 

Sunday, August 9

11:00 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 Bicentennial Celebration

August 1- 9:00-3:30 PM Living History Exhibits- Magaffery’s Creek History Resources

Saturday 9:00 – 1 PM St Croix Valley International Garden Club plant and bake sale at Memorial Park

10:00-3:00 PM Genealogy Fair at Husson College , Calais Campus

4:00 PM Col. Church 1704 expedition reenactment- Magaffery’s Creek History Resources

5:00-??? Living History Exhibits- Magaffery’s Creek History Resources

 

August 2- 9:00 AM – Living History Exhibits- Magaffery’s Creek History Resources

Noon

Sunday 6:00 PM Calais Cemetery Tour- Sharon Howland

 

August 3-

Monday 1:00 PM Calais Cemetery Tour- Sharon Howland

5:30 PM Musical Concert, St. Stephen Town Square

 

August 4- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Calais Observatory Seminar and displays at the Holmestead- Gail Moholland, Richard Auletta, Harold Nelson

Tuesday 4:00 PM Dedication of Meridian Park- Jim Porter

6:30 PM Concert in the park, Calais

 

August 5- 6:00 PM Church Histories, location TBA

Wednesday 7:30 PM Literary & Poetry Exercises

 

August 6- 10:00 AM ? Church Tours

Thursday 5:30 PM Musical Concert, St. Stephen Town Square

7:00 PM Concert in the park, Calais

 

August 7 5:00 PM Arrival of 20 th Maine reenactors

Friday 6:00 PM Fraternal Organizations History, location TBA

 

August 8 9:00-11:00 AM20 th Maine reenactors encampment, living history exhibits and demonstrations

Saturday

9:00 AM – Holmes Cottage Open, Living history exhibits

4:00 PM Antiques and Collectibles Sale at Holmestead

Noon International Festive Parade

2:00 PM – Reenactors encampment, living history exhibits and demonstrations

????

6:00 PM – Local Civil War History

 

August 9 9:00 AM – Reenactors encampment, living history exhibits and demonstrations

Noon

11:00 AM Fireman’s Muster, Park St.

5:00 PM Calais Rotary Funday Concert

5:30 PM Summersong, St. Stephen Town Square

Dusk Fireworks

TBA- Old fashioned baseball game- Joe Cassidy

Brewer Family & Nehemiah Marks exhibit at Charlotte County Museum- Doug Dougherty

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge events, Wildlife Refuge

St. Croix Island Historic Site events, at site