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February 3
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A part of The Big Read.. COA Gates Community Center. Feb. 3, from 6-8 p.m. A part of The Big Read. The panel discussion includes Robert Bernheim of the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine, Jamie McKown, College of the Atlantic faculty member in Government and Polity, and Edward Snyder of the Friends Committee on National Legislation, moderated by Raney Bench, Abbe Museum education curator. A joint presentation by Acadia Senior College, The MDI Historical Society, Abbe Museum and COA. Gates Community Center, 105 Eden St., Bar Harbor, ME. For more information, contact Bonnie Tai at 207-288-5015.
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February 4
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SnowBall. Rockport Opera House. Doors open at 6:30pm
Rockport Opera House
Live Band, Food & Cash Bar
All proceeds benefit the Ragged Mountain Recreation Area Redevelopment Project
FMI about the project, visit www.camdensnowbowl.com and click on Redevelopment.
For more information, contact Ragged Mountain Recreation Area Redevelopment Project at 236-3438.
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February 4
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The Oregon Trail 2011 - Presentation at Owls Head Transportation Museum. Owls Head Transportation Museum, Rt. 73, Owls Head. Feb. 4th at 1:00 pm. Follow the pioneer journey of modern day brothers Nick and Rinker Buck as they travel the 2000 mile Oregon Trail in May 2011 with nothing but a wagon, camping gear, 3 mules and little else. Nick will tell the tale with a collection of photos from the epic East-West passage. What an adventure!
For more information, contact Ethan Yankura at 207-594-4418. Email: info@ohtm.org.
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February 5
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Linda Greenlaw Talk & Book Signing at Owls Head Transportation Museum. Owls Head Transportation Museum, Rt. 73, Owls Head. Sunday, Feb. 5th at 1:00 pm. America’s best known fisherman, and successful author, Maine’s Linda Greenlaw will be at the Owls Head Transportation Museum, Sunday, Feb. 5th at 1:00 pm.
Linda will speak on her most recent books “Seaworthy & “Maine Summers Cookbook” followed by a book signing. These books, plus an assortment of earlier titles, will be available for purchase and signing.
FREE Admission. Refreshments, compliments of co-host Rockland Yacht Club, available following the talk.
For more information, contact Tammy Maseychik at 207-594-4418. Email: info@ohtm.org.
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February 10
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SERC Brown Bag Lunch Series – Global Warming. Schoodic Education & Research Center. Dr. Abe Miller-Rushing will discuss how climate change is affecting us right here where we live. He will talk about what is changing, what isn't changing, what is being done about it, and how you can help. All programs are held on the Schoodic Education & Research Center campus on Schoodic Peninsula, at Moore Auditorium. Time: 11:30 am - 1pm. Free and open to the public; donations welcome at the door. For information email:
info@sercinstitute.org or call: 207-288-1310.
For more information, contact Gail Thompson at 207-288-1360. Email: info@sercinstitute.org.
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February 10
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Benefit Spaghetti Supper. Rockport Masonic Center. Spaghetti Supper to benefit 63 Washington Street, a home for seniors. Homemade spaghetti with rolls, salad, beverage and dessert. $7 per person, $4 for children under 10. Raffle tickets available for a Sweetheart Getaway. Dinner for two at Whale’s Tooth Pub, Overnight Stay at Point Lookout, and breakfast at the Copper Pine Café. Retail Value- $275. Tickets $1 each or 6 for $5 For more information, contact Teri Willey at 207-236-3638. Email: 63washst@myfairpoint.net.
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February 10 – 12
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U.S. Toboggan Championships. Camden Snow Bowl, Barnestown Road, Camden. 400 teams, music, food, tailgate parties, costume contest, souvenirs, children's activities, and fireworks. For more information, contact Beth Ward at 207-236-3438. Email: bward@camdenmaine.gov.
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February 11 – 12
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West Bay Rotary Chili/Chowder Challenge. Camden Snow Bowl, Barnestown Road, Camden. West Bay Rotary's 5th annual event brings local restaurants and individual chefs into a fun and fierce competition for bragging rights to the best chili/chowder on the Mid-Coast. The public tastes and votes for their favorite. All proceeds benefit local non-profits/charities and Rotary International programs. For more information, contact Sandy Cox at 207-236-7997. Email: sandy@WindjammerRealty.com.
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February 26
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Curtis on Tour with Classical Guitar. Rockport Opera House, Rockport, ME. THe spring Curtis on Tour program is a celebration of classical guitar at the Curtis Institute. The concert will feature Curtis Director, Roberto Diaz, Jason Vieaux (a new faculty member), and two of the Institute's outstanding string players in a program of music for guitar and strings. The program includes Paganini's last guitar quartet and Piazzolla's Oblivion for guitar and strings. For more information, contact Peter Johnson at 207-236-2823. Email: peter@baychamberconcerts.org.
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