Chiputneticook Lakes NEWS

PAST 2003-07 Calendar Events

Most recent past events are at the top

July 2007

First Week in July

July 1, 2007
Canada - Canada Day
Fireworks on the Lake courtesy of Andrew & Debbie McCain. The fireworks may be postponed a day or two if the weather's bad.
Notice to all fireworks watchers...let's give the McCains a rousing round of hootin' and hollerin' and horn blowin' at the conclusion of the display...let's let them know we appreciate their display.
Did not occur.

Wednesday - JULY 4TH
USA - Firecracker Day
Fireworks in Houlton

Wednesday, July 4th thru Sunday, July 8th
Houlton Agricultural Fair and
Fourth of July Celebration
Parade - Fair - Rides - Events - Fireworks - Horse & Truck Pulls - Mud Runs - MORE
Try: http://www.houltonfair.com for info

Second weekend in July (7/8)

Saturday, July 7th
Cancelled by DIF&W for lack of enough registrations
The State of Maine and CLIC will present a Safe Boating Course (the first of two) in the Orient area, 9:30 til 3:30 (...the specific location will be disclosed to those who register). New Maine boating regulations require that youngsters (under age 18) must take a Safe Boating Course in order to operate any personal watercraft...a good course for youngsters to take whether or not they will be driving a personal watercraft. There is NO COST.
To register, best is to e-mail: ChipLakeINFO <AT> aol.com
or phone 732-757-8324 (cell)
or phone 207-448-7758
and leave a message on the answering machine.
Bring swimming attire, a towel and lunch.
Rick Tidd (Tidds Sports Shop, Hodgdon) will be the instructor. A second course is scheduled for July 28th.

also - same day

Saturday, July 7th - 5:00 Sharp
Brookton Community Center, Route 1 - Community Turkey Dinner
Don't be late.

Third weekend in July (13/14)

Saturday, July 14th
Community Breakfast at the Fosterville Community Center
8-11 Atlantic Time = 7-10 EDT - Donation - Come Hungry!
Everyone is welcome.

Saturday, July 14th - All Day

CLIC Annual Halfmoon Island Picnic
See map, below
11:00 to 1:00 - Free to all - both Members and Non-members
All CLICers, their families and guests and all potential CLIC members are invited to gather on Halfmoon Island in northern East Grand Lake (sometimes known as Old Man's Island) for another great Island Picnic of Hot Dogs and Soda and Bones' French Fries and watch the other events of the day. Come early for the boat parade and stay late for the end of the sailing regatta. There's a nice wide sand beach on the south side of the island...plenty of room to beach your boat. The swimmin's great too. Jerry & Bones and company make great wieners. You might want to bring your lawn chairs.
Rain Date tomorrow, Sunday.

also - same day

Saturday, July 14th - 1:00 pm
First Regatta “CLIC Sailing Championship 2007”
Sailors, participate in 2 of 3 Sailboat Regattas to be eligible for the CLIC 2K7 Winner’s Pennant.. Skippers meeting at 12:15 PM •••••• POOR WEATHER RACE DATE - Tomorrow, Sunday - Debbie Clark (DebOdell<AT>yahoo.com and 532-7148 or 448-2248) is the Sailing Chair

Lifejackets are required to be worn by all participants during CLIC sponsored events on the water.

Note: The course may have been changed from recent years and occasionally additional legs may be added to any one race course. Details are only available on the day of the race at the Registration Meeting on Halfmoon Island at 12:15 EDT. SAFETY BOATERS are solicited !

also - same day

Deadline to register and pay for next week's CLIC Annual Meeting Lobster Dinner...see below.

Fourth weekend in July (20/21)

Saturday, July 21st Rain or Shine
CLIC 2007 Annual Meeting
$20.00 for a One-Lobster Dinner and
$25.00 for a Two-Lobster Dinner
Dinners include Corn-on-the-Cob, Cole Slaw and a Beverage.
Pre-registration and Pre-payment for the meal is required.
Send payment to "CLIC" c/o Jerry Wilson, 284 Smyrna Street, Houlton, ME 04730 to be received no later than July 14th.
All are welcome - you need not be a member of CLIC to attend...you need not pay unless you have dinner with us.

Business meeting starts at 2:00 and will include ratification or dismissal of a bylaw change, committee reports, election of directors...then, when it's ready, dinner and afterward, comments and stories by Chris Drew, Baxter State Park Ranger.

also - same day!

Brookton Community Center Roast Beef Dinner - 5:00 PM
Route 1 - Community Dinner
Don't be late

Monday, July 23rd - 9:00 AM
Today is the deadline for registration for Saturday's FREE DIF&W Boater's Safety Course planned to be given in Orient. If there aren't at least 8 registrants by today, the course will be cancelled.

Monday, July 23rd
Training course to learn to do Secchi Disk (Water Transparency) Readings 9:30 AM at the Anderson's Camp on Oscar Way, off Marshall Highway, off Boundary Road, Orient. If you are interested, e-mail CWaterMoP <AT> aol.com to retister and for info.

Fifth weekend in July (28/29)

Thurs. July 27 thru Sunday July 29
Summerfest in Danforth sponsored by
The Greater East Grand Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
and on that

SATURDAY, July 28th to coincide with Summerfest
6:30 – 9:00 The Greatest Breakfast Ever! by the East Grand Snowmobile Club on US Route 1, nearly across from the Catholic Church. About $5.00 gets you a real hunger-stopper breakfast.
Summerfest Fireworks Display
at the East Grand School Athletic Field after dark ?Saturday? July 28th?

also - same day!

Saturday, July 28th

The State of Maine and CLIC will present the second
Safe Boating Course

in the Orient area, about 9:30 til 3:30 (...the specific location will be given to those who register). New Maine boating regulations require that youngsters (under age 18) must take a Safe Boating Course in order to operate any personal watercraft...a good course for youngsters to take whether or not they will be driving a personal watercraft. There is NO COST.

To register, best is to e-mail: ChipLakeINFO <AT> aol.com

or phone 732-757-8324 (cell)

or phone 207-448-7758
and leave a message on the answering machine.
Bring swimming attire, a towel and lunch.

Rick Tidd (Tidds Sports Shop, Hodgdon) will be the instructor.
If there aren't at least 8 registrants by Monday, July 23rd, the course will be cancelled. Plan to take the course along with your youngster.

also - same day!

1:00 pm EDT starting at Halfmoon Island
Sailboat Regatta #2 - Northern EGL
Skipper's pre-race meeting ashore at 12:15.
POOR WEATHER RACE MAKEUP DATE, tomorrow
Lifejackets are required to be worn by all participants during CLIC sponsored events.

also - same days

Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 27th thru 29th
Grand Lake Stream Folk & Art Festival
Grand Lake Stream, ME
Grand Lake Stream Guides Dinners - (Probably) Lobster on Friday and Chicken on Saturday - For Tickets, contact the Pine Tree Store in GLS
207-796-5027

also - same day?

?? Saturday, , Date TBA ??
Community Breakfast at the North Lake Community Center, Fosterville
8-11 Atlantic Time = 7-10 EDT - Donation - Come Hungry!
Everyone is welcome.

also - about the same time

Starting dates TBA (usually this time of year)
Northern Maine Agricultural Fair, Presque Isle

Additional dates and details will be posted here as we become aware of them. If you know about an event [it's location, time(s) & date(s)] please send an e-mail with a detailed explanation to: ChipLakeINFO <AT> aol.com Give as much lead time as possible.

and on Sunday if the weather's nice

Sunday, August 29th
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Canoe Visits
Dependent on the weather

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June 2007

All summer by Appointment ONLY
CLIC and the Aroostook Power Squadron will sponsor Voluntary Safe Boat Inspections.
Contact Mel Hovey 448-2857 for a date, time and location for him to inspect your boat. If his phone isn't working, he isn't available...YET.

Saturday, , Date TBA - 8-10 am AT
Community Breakfast at the North Lake Community Center in Fosterville, overlooking northern EGL - Donations Only - Come Hungry!

also - same day

Saturday, June 9th at 9:00 AM - Weston Town Hall
CLIC Strategic Planning Seminar and Pre-Annual-Meeting Board Meeting

No fishing license required to fish this weekend sponsored by ME Div. Inland Fish and Wildlife

Starting June 14th and almost every THURSDAY Evening - All Summer
McGill's Community Band Concert - FREE starting at 7:00 at the
Houlton Community Park Bandshell - Take your lawn chair.
In case of rain, the concert will be cancelled. Welcome new band director Joe Fagnant.

Saturday - June 16th
Community Breakfast at the Fosterville Community Center
8-11 Atlantic Time = 7-10 EDT - Donation - Come Hungry!
Everyone is welcome.

also - same day

Jamboree at the North Lake Community Center, Fosterville
Saturday evening, starting at 7 pm (Cdn time).
Strawberry Shortcake for dessert? Donations only.

also - same day

Saturday - June 16th
Public Ham Dinner at the Brookton Community Center
US Route 1, Brookton starting at 5:00 SHARP - Don't be late or you might go hungry

Sunday June 17th - FATHER'S DAY

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May 2007

Wednesday, May 2nd
St. Croix River Watershed Stakeholders
GIS/Mapping Workshop from 10:00 - 4:30 Atlantic Time
at
The Fairmount Algonquin Hotel, St. Andrews, NB
Contact Scott Campbell for reservations & information
scott.w.campbell <AT> usace.army.mil

Ice Out on EGL - May 4th - Confirmed.

Thursday, May 10th
The CLIC Water Quality Committee
will sponsor a Volunteer Contractor Certification Program at the First Settler's Lodge, US Route 1, Weston
(across from the westward-looking scenic turnout)
for all earth moving contractors, driveway makers and loggers. No charge & Free Lunch - Contact Roland Tilton to make a reservation - Phone his home at 207-445-4462 OR cell 207-446-8980 or try: SkiBum <AT> fairpoint.net
Forty-nine people signed in for the seminar

Saturday, May 12
Pre-Mother's Day Breakfast at the North Lake Community Center, Fosterville 8:00 - 10:00 Atlantic Time, that's 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM Eastern Time.

also - same day at two times

The St. Croix International Waterway Commission will present and discuss ...at two locations and times TODAY... its Management Plan that is being revised this summer. If you have something to offer about resource management, the environment, heritage economy or general services, please attend and participate. St. Croix Waterway landowners will receive a review package in the mail shortly but these presentations are open to the public. The FIRST presentation will be at 4:00 PM ADT (3:00 EDT) at the North Lake Community Center, 4426 Route 122, Fosterville, NB and the SECOND presentation will be made at the Weston Grange Hall on US Route 1 in Weston, ME at 7:00 PM. The review information is also available at
www.stcroix.com About ten people showed up in Fosterville and only one person showed up in Weston.

Saturday, May 12
Breakfast at the North Lake Community Center, Fosterville 8:00 - 10:00 Atlantic Time, that's 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Donations will benefit the local high school

Until Memorial Day, the Orient Border Gates are open ONLY between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM EDT westbound and travellers are allow to exit the USA until the Canadian Customs office closes daily.
Starting Sunday, May 27th, the Orient port will be open between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM - Fosterville hours are (usually) concurrent.
Forest City, ME hours remain at 8:00 AM thru 7:00 PM but they will be open Sundays and Holidays during the summer. Forest City, NB opens at the same time but closes at 4:00 PM EDT (5:00 PM AT) and is closed on Sundays and Canadian Holidays...CanPASS credentials are needed to enter Canada after Canada Customs closes and before the US Border is gated and and the port is abandoned.

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April 2007

Ice-Out was early last year - the earliest on record...April 6th
Who's got a guess for 2007? May is looking better every day.

Tuesday, April 10th from 1:00 - 3:30
SCIWC Spring Water Forum
at the Domtar Administration Building in Baileyville
Two representatives from any concerned organization are invited.

Saturday, April 14- 8-10 am AT (7-9 EDT)
Community Breakfast at the Fosterville Community Center overlooking northern EGL - Donation requested
Come Hungry!

CLIC Spring Board Meeting
Saturday, April 21nd at 9:00 AM at the Weston Town Hall
and later that day we'll reinstitute our

and that evening, Saturday, April 21st

CLIC Fisheries Dinner
at the Houlton Elks Club.
ME DIF&W Biologist Nels Kramer will address the group after a great Prime Rib or Chicken Supper.
Contact Jerry Wilson at Dead River in Houlton for reservations $17.00 each

The comedian, Ron White, is in concert in Houlton for two shows on April 21st also. If you have tickets to the 8:30 show, you should be able to attend both events. If your tickets are for the 5:00 show, you MIGHT be able to switch them.

No Ice-Out yet on EGL.

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March 2007

The ChipLakeNEWS is not aware of any scheduled events

March 11 - Daylight Savings Time begins.

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February 2007

The ChipLakeNEWS is not aware of any scheduled events

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January 2007

January 6th - Fisheries Committee Meeting in Orient

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December 2006
The ChipLakeNEWS is not aware of any scheduled events

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November 2006
The ChipLakeNEWS is not aware of any scheduled events

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October 2006
The ChipLakeNEWS is not aware of any scheduled events

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September 2006

First weekend in September

MONDAY - September 4
CAN & US - Labor Day

Border Times Change

Thursday, September 7th at 6:30
Maine Division of Inland Fish and Wildlife Seminar at the Calais Rod and Gun Club, Charlotte Road, Calais/Charlotte - Free - All are welcome.
For directions, visit www.chiplakenews.org/CalaisRGChome.htm

Second weekend in September

The ChipLakeNEWS is not aware of any scheduled events

Third weekend in September

Saturday, September 16th
Community Breakfast at the North Lake Community Center, Fosterville
To benefit the Senior Class Yearbook at Canterbury HS.
8-10 AT - 7-9 EDT - Donation - Come Hungry!
Everyone is welcome.

and Same Day

SATURDAY, September 16th at 9:00 AM EDT
Weston Town Hall
CLIC REORGANIZATION BOARD MEETING
Election of 2006-07 Officers - Other business

Fourth weekend in September

The ChipLakeNEWS is not aware of any scheduled events

Last weekend in September

The ChipLakeNEWS is not aware of any scheduled events

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August 2006

Sat. July 9 thru Sat. Aug. 5th
Northern Maine Agricultural Fair, Presque Isle

Every THURSDAY Evening - All Summer
McGill's Community Band Concert - FREE starting at 7:00 at the Houlton Community Park Bandshell - Take your lawn chair.
In case of rain, the concert will be cancelled

First weekend in August

Date TBA
Take a Woods Tour with the Baskahegan Company
Departure is from the Brookton Community Center on US Route 1 at 9:00 - Back about 3:00 EDT - Bus transportation and Lunch included.
Children in the care of an adult are welcome. Some walking is required.
Please phone 448-2224 by August 8th to reserve a seat on the air-conditioned bus and so we have enough lunches
There is no charge to participate.

Saturday, August 5th - All Day?
Fiber Arts Exhibit on Jane Johnson's Lawn in Forest City, ME. We welcome any and all fiber artists to exhibit their quilts, crewel, embroidery hardanger, hooking & knitting. Bring your own lunch...drinks and desserts will be provided.
(What's hardanger? Crocketers too?

Second weekend in August

AUGUST 10 - 14
Annual Perseid Meteor Shower
Best viewing - highest frequency on 8/12 in the dark of the night...the The frequency of the meteors is estimated at "hundreds per hour." The meteors appear to be eminating from the area of the steller constellation Perseus (whereever that is).
The event will go on "rain or shine!" :-D Hope we don't miss it again this year.

Friday and Saturday August - Dates TBA
The Sixteenth Annual "County Open Weekend" & Dinner Raffle will be held to benefit the Houlton Hospital Foundation.

The Annual Golf Tournament will be a two-day event with one day of play at the Houlton Community Golf Course and one day at the VA-JO-WA Course in Island falls. On Saturday night a Gala Dinner- Raffle will be held

In addition, on Saturday, at 8:00AM, the 6th Annual County Open Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay race will be started and at 2:00PM the 6th Annual County Open Classic Bike Race will be hosted by the County Open Committee.

Anyone having an interest in being a County Open Sponsor or Participant in any of the events should call 207-532-2291 You are also invited to visit our website www.countyopen.com.

also - same day

Saturday, August 12 - All day
Patten Lumberman's Day, Patten Maine
Walk through the Lumberman's Museum and revisit the hardships of the old days in Maine's woods and on Maine's Rivers.
Bean Hole Beans cooked the old fashion way, Reflector Oven Biscuits and Campfire Coffee. Horse Pulling Events.

also - same day

Saturday, August 12th
Annual North Lake (Fosterville) Field Day - Parade & Dinner
Sponsored by the North Lake Recreation Council, Inc
Parade line up at Gould's at 11 am Atlantic Time
(10 am Eastern Daylight Savings Time)
Parade starts at 12 noon (11:00 EDT) Arrive BEFORE the parade starts and park along the side of the road for a front-row seat, south east of Goulds or in designated parking places between Gould's and the Forest City Road
Bring a lawn chair and have fun..watch the Sailboat Race between parade floats.
From 1-4 pm Outdoor Jamboree with local musicians - bring a lawn chair and enjoy!
Ham Supper from 4-6 pm AT includes: Mashed Potatoes, Baked Beans
Cole Slaw, Carrots, Dessert - Carrot Cake, Tea,Coffee, Pickles, Cheese
Rolls - Adults - $7.00 [cheap at twice the price]; Children 4-11 - $3.00; Rugrats under 4 are free. Dance til the wee hours of the morning...or 10:59 EDT if you have to get back to the US.

also - same day

Saturday, August 12th - 1:00 pm EDT
CLIC Sailing Regatta #3 - Final Race
Skippers must gather on Halfmoon Island, EGL for pre-race meeting at 12:00
Race STARTS at 1:00 PM - Raindate, Tomorrow
Editor's Note: Watch the parade from the Fosterville Parade route (see above) and get a whole new perspective.
Lifejackets are required to be worn by all participants during CLIC sponsored events.

also - same day

Saturday, August 12th - Courtesy Vessel Safety Inspections
Free - Mid-morning to mid-afternoon at Half Moon Island
Courtesy of the Aroostook Valley U. S. Power Squadron

Next day - NEW DATE - MOVED UP A WEEK

Sunday, August 13th all day
Artist's Day at the Hide Away on North Lake
9:00 AM until 4:00 PM EDT - 4104 Route 122, North Lake, NB
Everyone is welcome - No admission fee - more parking this year
Speak to the artists and watch them work - Art objects for sale. Music
Coordinators: Mike Saunders - 506-894-2291 and Arch McLain 506-279-2103

Tuesday, August 29th
International Joint Commission
Public Meeting on St. Croix Water Issues
5:30pm EDT - 6:30pm ADT
Washington Community College, Calais

Third weekend in August

Saturday, August 19th - 9:00 AM and early afternoon
Orient and TGA Lane Sign Straightening and Cookout
All are welcome to come out and help straighten the leaning and tipped road and lane signs in Orient then to participate in a free hot dog cookout. More information at the Orient Town Hall then bring your lawn chairs and a covered dish or dessert and make some new friends at the Orient Town Hall lawn. FREE

also - same day

Saturday, August 19th at 1:00 PM
The Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Annual Meeting
at The Village Camps, Brookton Road, Forest City, ME
on the shore of East Grand Lake. We’ll have refreshments.
Our Guest Speaker will be Jim Leavitt, author Walden to Wall Street: Innovations in
Conservation Finance. Innovations in Conservation Finance, and Director of the Harvard Forest Program on Conservation Innovation. Mr. Levitt will give a presentation on creative conservation finance and share his insights on financing local conservation projects. His books will be available for purchase at the meeting.

Next day

Sunday, August 20th at 11:00 EDT
CLIC Family and Friends Picnic
Lance & Georgie Wheaton's Village Camps, Forest City, ME Brookton Road in downtown Forest City
Bring your lawn chairs, your family, some friends and either a cold covered dish or a dessert.
CLIC will provide cheeseburgers and a beverage.
You need not be a member of CLIC to attend.
FREE - y'all come. No raindate.
NOTE: This event is on SUNDAY and if you plan to go north through Canada when you leave the picnic, (see the next event, below) you must enter Canada before the Canadian Border Closes at 4:00 pm EDT UNLESS every passenger in your vehicle has a valid CanPASS.

The 2006 CLIC Canoe-Kayak Race has been cancelled for 2006.

also - same day

Sunday, August 20th
Orient's The Grand Association Annual Meeting
at the Weston Grange at 7:00
All members and potential members are welcome.
Join TGA and help make Orient, Maine a great place to live.
EVERYONE is welcome. Refreshments

Brookton Community Center, Route 1 - Community Dinner
FINAL DATE TBA - More Info Later

Fourth weekend in August

Saturday, August 26th
Community Breakfast at the North Lake Community Center, Fosterville
To benefit the Special Olympics - Sponsored by the joint Canada and US Border Security Agencies, Debbie Farrell, Canada Customs, Chairlady
8-11 AT - 7-10 EDT - Donation - Come Hungry!
Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, August 30th at 6:00 PM
Town of Orient Town Meeting
Town Hall, Orient

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July 2006

First weekend in July

July 1, 2005
Canada - Canada Day
Fireworks on the Lake courtesy Andrew McCain

Saturday. July 1st thru Tuesday, July 4th
Houlton Agricultural Fair and
Fourth of July Celebration
Parade - Fair - Rides - Events - Fireworks - Horse & Truck Pulls - Mud Runs - MORE
Try: http://www.houltonfair.com for info

Tuesday - JULY 4TH
USA - Firecracker Day
Fireworks in Houlton

Second weekend in July

Free weekend - No known events are scheduled - Go fishin'

Third weekend in July

Saturday, July 15th
Community Breakfast at the Fosterville Community Center
8-11 AT - 7-10 EDT - Donation - Come Hungry!
Everyone is welcome.

also - same day

Saturday, July 15th - All Day
CLIC Annual Halfmoon Island Picnic
See map, below
11:00 to 1:00 - Free to all - Members and Non-members
All CLICers, their families and guests and all potential CLIC members are invited to gather on Halfmoon Island (sometimes known as Old Man's Island) for another great Island Picnic of Hot Dogs and Soda and watch the other events of the day. Come early and stay late for the end of the sailing regatta. There's a nice wide sand beach on the south side of the island...plenty of room to beach your boat. The swimmin's great too. Jerry & Bones and company make great wieners. You might want to bring your lawn chairs. Rain Date tomorrow

also - same day

Saturday, July 15th - 1:00 pm
First Regatta “CLIC Sailing Championship 2006”
Sailors, participate in 2 of 3 Sailboat Regattas to be eligible for the CLIC 2K6 Winner’s Pennant.. Skippers meeting at 12:15 PM •••••• POOR WEATHER RACE DATE - Tomorrow, Sunday - Debbie Clark (DebOdell<AT>yahoo.com) is the Sailing Chair

Lifejackets are required to be worn by all participants during CLIC sponsored events on the water.

Note: Recently the course has changed and occasionally additional legs have been added to any one race course. Details are only available on the day of the race at the Registration Meeting.

It was announced previously that free, voluntary Boat Safety Inspections would be performed on July 15th but due to conflicts, the Vessel Safety Inspections will be conducted on July 29th and August 12th on Halfmoon Island in northern East Grand Lake...mid-morning to mid-afternoon.

also - same day

Saturday, July 15th
Roast Beef Dinner at the Brookton Community Center
US Route 1, Brookton starting at 5:00 SHARP
Usually about $5.00 for adults.

Fourth weekend in July

Thurs. July 20 thru Sunday, July 23rd
A week EARLIER! this year.
Summerfest in Danforth - Greater East Grand Lake Area
The Greater East Grand Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
For questions or comments, contact Jennifer Gilman 448-7381

SATURDAY, July 22nd
6:30 – 9:00 The Greatest Breakfast Ever! by the East Grand Snowmobile Club at the Crooked Brook Boat Landing, Route 169 1/4 mile west of the Railroad Tracks in Danforth - Rain location on US Route 1, across from the Catholic Church

also - same day

Saturday, July 22nd
4:30 pm EDT
CLIC 2006 Annual Meeting
East Grand Grange Hall - US Route 1 South, Weston, ME
near the top of the hill just north of Danforth on the west side:
4:30 EDT- CLIC Business Meeting...reports...election of board members
5:30 - Ham Dinner at $8.00 per meal - Reservations are required - Checks made to "CLIC" should be mailed to Jerry Wilson, c/o Dead River Co., 29 Bangor Road, Houlton, ME 04730 prior to July 15th
Guest speaker after supper - Clyde Folsom, Maine Humorist & Storyteller
All are welcome - You need not be a member of CLIC to attend...and you need not pay unless you have supper with us.

also - same day

Jamboree at the North Lake Community Center, Fosterville
Saturday evening, July 22nd starting at 7 pm (Cdn time).
Strawberry Shortcake for dessert. Donations only.

also - same day

Summerfest Fireworks Display
at the East Grand School Athletic Field after dark

Fifth weekend in July

Saturday, July 29th
Community Breakfast to benefit the Forest City International Cemetery
at the North Lake Community Center, Fosterville
8-11 AT - 7-10 EDT - Donation - Come Hungry!
Everyone is welcome.

Saturday, July 29th - 1:00 pm EDT
Sailboat Regatta #2 ~ Starts at 1:00 PM at HALFMOON ISLAND Northern EGL
Skipper's pre-race meeting ashore at 12:15.
POOR WEATHER RACE MAKEUP DATE, tomorrow
Lifejackets are required to be worn by all participants during CLIC sponsored events.

also - same day

Saturday, July 29th - FREE Courtesy Vessel Safety Inspections
Free - 10:00 AM EDT to mid-afternoon at Half Moon Island
Courtesy of the Aroostook Valley U. S. Power Squadron

also - same day?

Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 28th thru 30th
Grand Lake Stream Folk & Art Festival
Grand Lake Stream, ME
Grand Lake Stream Guides Dinners - (Probably) Lobster on Friday and Chicken on Saturday - For Tickets, contact the Pine Tree Store in GLS
207-796-5027

also - same day?

Sat. July 29 thru Sat. Aug. 5th
Northern Maine Agricultural Fair, Presque Isle

Additional dates and details will be posted here as we become aware of them. If you know about an event [it's location, time(s) & date(s)] please send an e-mail with a detailed explanation to: ChipLakeINFO<AT>aol.com Give as much lead time as possible.

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June 2006

Saturday, June 10th - 8-10 am AT
Community Breakfast at the new Fosterville Community Center overlooking northern EGL - Donation requested
Come Hungry!

Saturday, June 10th at 9:00 AM - Weston Town Hall
CLIC Pre-Annual-Meeting Board Meeting

Starting June 16th and almost every THURSDAY Evening - All Summer
McGill's Community Band Concert - FREE starting at 7:00 at the
Houlton Community Park Bandshell - Take your lawn chair.
In case of rain, the concert will be cancelled Welcome new band director Joe Fagnant.

Saturday - June 17th
Public Turkey Dinner at the Brookton Community Center
US Route 1, Brookton starting at 5:00 SHARP - Don't be late or you might go hungry

Sunday June 18th - FATHER'S DAY
No fishing license required to fish this weekend? sponsored by ME Div. Inland Fish and Wildlife

The Forest City Community Library
...will open for the summer on Thursday, June 29 in Jane Johnson's red barn. It will be open (staffed with people) on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 (and is available for use at all times) during the summer months. If you have books you wish to donate, please drop them off at Jane Johnson's [near the Border Patrol building] in Forest City. Questions...call Jane at 448-2835.

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May 2006

Saturday, May 20th
Breakfast at the North Lake Community Center, Fosterville 8:00 - 10:00 Atlantic Time

Until Memorial Day, the Orient Border Gates are open ONLY between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Starting May 28th, the port will be open between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM - Fosterville hours are concurrent.
Forest City, ME hours remain at 8:00 AM thru 7:00 PM but will be open Sundays and Holidays during the summer. Forest City, NB opens at the same time but closes at 4:00 PM EDT (5:00 PM AT).

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April 2006

Ice-Out was early this year - the earliest on record...April 6th

CLIC Spring Board Meeting
Saturday, April 22nd at 9:00 AM at the Weston Town Hall

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December 2005
The ChipLakeNEWS is not aware of any scheduled events

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November 2005
The ChipLakeNEWS is not aware of any scheduled events

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October 2005
The ChipLakeNEWS is not aware of any scheduled events

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September 2005

First weekend in September

MONDAY - September 6
CAN & US - Labor Day

Second weekend in September

Sept. 9th & 10th
Fireman’s Muster in Houlton
More than 3000 Fireman have booked all lodging places within 30 miles of Houlton - Parade and Fireman's Events and lots of fire trucks

SATURDAY, September 10th at 9:00 AM EDT
at Janet Bates' Camp, Orient
CLIC REORGANIZATION BOARD MEETING
Election of 2005-06 Officers - Other business

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August 2005

Sat. July 30 thru Sat. Aug. 7th
Northern Maine Agricultural Fair, Presque Isle

Every THURSDAY Evening - All Summer
McGill's Community Band Concert - FREE starting at 7:00 at the Houlton Community Park Bandshell - Take your lawn chair.
In case of rain, the concert will be cancelled

First weekend in August

Sunday evening, August 7th
Orient's The Grand Association Annual Meeting
at the Weston Grange at 7:00
All members and potential members are welcome.
Join TGA and help make Orient, Maine a great place to live.
EVERYONE is welcome.
Elbridge Cleaves will speak on Large Land-Ownership Issues
Changes in the Public Use of Private Land in Maine

Thursday, August 11th
Take a Woods Tour with the Baskahegan Company
Departure is from the Brookton Community Center on US Route 1 at 9:00 - Back about 3:00 EDT - Bus transportation and Lunch included.
Children in the care of an adult are welcome. Some walking is required.
Please phone 448-2224 by August 8th to reserve a seat on the air-conditioned bus and so we have enough lunches
There is no charge to participate.

Second weekend in August

AUGUST 10 - 14
Annual Perseid Meteor Shower
Best viewing - highest frequency on 8/12 in the dark of the night...the The frequency of the meteors is estimated at "hundreds per hour."
The event will go on "rain or shine!" :-D Hope we don't miss it.

Friday and Saturday August 12th and 13th
The Sixteenth Annual "County Open Weekend" & Dinner Raffle will be held to benefit the Houlton Hospital Foundation.

The Annual Golf Tournament will be a two-day event with one day of play at the Houlton Community Golf Course and one day at the VA-JO-WA Course in Island falls. On Saturday night a Gala Dinner- Raffle will be held a t the Millar Arena in Houlton. Over $9,000 of cash prizes will be awarded to the lucky ticket holders with the top prize being $5,000.

In addition, on Saturday, August 13th at 8:00AM, the 5th Annual County Open Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay race will be started and at 2:00PM the 5th Annual County Open Classic Bike Race will be hosted by the County Open Committee.

Anyone having an interest in being a County Open Sponsor or Participant in any of the events should call 207-532-2291 & ask for Vicki. You are also invited to visit our website www.countyopen.com.

also - same day

Saturday, August 13 - Craft, Tag and Bake Sale
at the Orient Town Office, Schoolhouse Road (Old Route One) Orient. Call soon to reserve your sales space at 448-7729. Hot Dogs and Soda will be for sale. Sellers must provide their own table and chairs.

also - same day

Saturday, August 13
Art Around the Square
Monument Park?
Houlton Arts Festival

also - same day

Saturday, August 13
Patten Lumberman's Day, Patten Maine
Walk through the Lumberman's Museum and revisit the hardships of the old days in Maine's woods and on Maine's Rivers.
Bean Hole Beans cooked the old fashion way, Reflector Oven Biscuits and Campfire Coffee. Horse Pulling Events.

also - same day

Saturday, August 13th
Annual North Lake (Fosterville) Field Day - Parade & Dinner
Sponsored by the North Lake Recreation Council, Inc
Parade line up at Gould's at 11 am Atlantic Time
(10 am Eastern Daylight Savings Time)
Parade starts at 12 noon (11:00 EDT) Arrive BEFORE the parade starts and park along the side of the road for a front-row seat, south east of Goulds or in designated parking places between Gould's and the Forest City Road
Bring a lawn chair and have fun..watch the Sailboat Race between parade floats.
From 1-4 pm Outdoor Jamboree with local musicians - bring a lawn chair and enjoy!
Ham Supper from 4-6 pm AT includes: Mashed Potatoes, Baked Beans
Cole Slaw, Carrots, Dessert - Carrot Cake, Tea,Coffee, Pickles, Cheese
Rolls - Adults - $7.00 [cheap at twice the price]; Children 4-11 - $3.00; Rugrats under 4 are free. Dance til the wee hours of the morning...or 10:59 EDT if you have to get back to the US.

also - same day

Saturday, August 13th - 1:00 pm EDT
CLIC Sailing Regatta #3 - Final Race
Skippers must gather on Halfmoon Island, EGL for pre-race meeting at 12:00
Race STARTS at 1:00 PM - Raindate, Tomorrow
Editor's Note: Watch the parade from the Fosterville Parade route (see above) and get a whole new perspective.
Lifejackets are required to be worn by all participants during CLIC sponsored events.

Wednesday, August 17
International Joint Commission
Public Meeting on St. Croix Water Issues
5:30pm EDT - 6:30pm ADT
North Lake Community Centre
4426 Route 122, Fosterville, New Brunswick
(same location as was the CLIC Annual Meeting)
ONE mile from the Orient-Fosterville border crossing

Third weekend in August

Saturday, August 20th at 1:00 PM
The Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Annual Meeting
will be held at Wheaton's Lodge in downtown Forest City, ME (off the Forest City - Brookton Road at the triangle with the bulletin board). The speaker will be Donald Sochatoma, historical director for the Passamaquoddy Tribe.

Sunday, August 21st 10:00
NEW LOCATION
The 2005 CLIC Canoe-Kayak Regata will be in the Forest City area.
Paddlers gather at 9:00 for Registration and Race Instructions - see posters for the starting location when you enter Forest City. Recreational Classes for both Kayaks and Canoes
NO Rain date
ALL SKILL LEVELS are welcome. Pre-Registration is strongly suggested.
Click the blue link above for more details.
No entry fee for CLIC Members and Children- Others are $10.00 per paddler which includes one CLIC Membership. Free Food - See the next event, below.
Lifejackets are required to be worn by all participants during CLIC sponsored events.
Volunteers are solicited to help run this event. We need two Safety Boats (or two Safety Jetskiers) - E-Mail: WPWaltonNJ<AT>aol.com if you will help. Make Contact NOW!

also - same day and ALMOST the same location.

Sunday, August 21st at Noon EDT
Second year of this event.
CLIC Family and Friends Picnic
Lance & Georgie Wheaton's Village Camps, Forest City, ME Brookton Road in downtown Forest City
Bring your lawn chairs, your family, some friends and either a cold covered dish or a dessert.
CLIC will provide cheeseburgers and a beverage.
You need not be a member of CLIC to attend.
FREE - y'all come. No raindate.
NOTE: If you plan to go north through Canada when you leave the picnic, (see the next event, below) you must enter Canada before the Canadian Border Closes at 4:00 pm EDT UNLESS every passenger in your vehicle has a valid CanPASS.

also - same day

Sunday, August 21st all afternoon
Artist's Day at the Hide Away Lodge
11:00 AM until 4:00 PM - 4104 Route 122, North Lake, NB
Everyone is welcome - No admission fee - more parking this year
Speak to the artists and watch them work - Art objects for sale. Music

Brookton Community Center, Route 1 - Community Dinner
FINAL DATE TBA - More Info Later

Fourth weekend in August

Saturday, August 27th at 9:00 AM
Town of Orient Town Meeting
Town Hall, Orient

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July 2005

First weekend in July
FINAL DATES TBA

July 1, 2005
Canada - Canada Day

Friday. July 1st thru Monday, July 4th
Houlton Agricultural Fair and
Fourth of July Celebration
Parade - Fair - Rides - Events - Fireworks - Horse & Truck Pulls - MORE
Try: http://www.houltonfair.com for info

No McGill's Band Concert this Thursday, July 7th

Saturday, July 2nd
Community Breakfast at the new Fosterville Community Center
8-11 AT - 7-10 EDT - Donation - Come Hungry!
Everyone is welcome.

Monday - JULY 4TH
USA - Firecracker Day
Fireworks in Houlton & Danforth ??

Second weekend in July

Free weekend - No known events are scheduled - Go fishin'

Third weekend in July

Saturday, July 16th - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
CLIC Annual Halfmoon Island Picnic
See map, below
11:30ish to Noon - Free to all - Members and Non-members
All CLICers, their families and guests and all potential CLIC members are invited to gather on Halfmoon Island (sometimes known as Old Man's Island) for another great Island Picnic of Hot Dogs and Soda and watch the other events of the day. Come early and stay late for the end of the sailing regatta. There's a nice wide sand beach on the south side of the island...plenty of room to beach your boat. The swimmin's great too. Last year, some kids got a free float-plane ride. Jerry & Bones and company make great wieners. You might want to bring your lawn chairs. Rain Date tomorrow

also - same day

Saturday, July 16th - 1:00 pm
First Regatta “CLIC Sailing Championship 2005”
Sailors, participate in 2 of 3 Sailboat Regattas to be eligible for the CLIC 2K5 Winner’s Pennant.. Skippers meeting at 12:30 PM •••••• POOR WEATHER RACE DATE - Tomorrow, Sunday - Debbie Clark (DebOdell<AT>yahoo.com) is the new Sailing Chair

Lifejackets are required to be worn by all participants during CLIC sponsored events on the water.

Note: Recently the course has changed and occasionally additional legs have been added to any one race course. Details are only available on the day of the race at the Registration Meeting.

Saturday, July 16th
Bar-be-Que Chicken Dinner at the Brookton Community Center
US Route 1, Brookton starting at 5:00 SHARP
Usually about $6.00 for adults.

Fourth weekend in July

Saturday, July 23rd - 4:30 pm EDT - 7:30 pm AT
CLIC 2005 Annual Meeting
Fosterville Community Center, Fosterville, NB

FIRST, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM EDT (4:00 to 5:30 Atlantic Time) Workshop on INVASIVE PLANTS on the Canadian side of the bridge between Orient and Fosterville at the new Fosterville Boat Landing (across from Canadian Customs). Presented by Maggie Shannon, Executive Director of MaineCOLA (Congress of Lakes Association), the workshop will be held outdoors...if it's raining, we will move into the new Fosterville Community Center about a half mile east of the bridge on Route 122 on the left at the top of the hill. The workshop is free to anyone who would like to attend to learn more about milfoil and other invasive plants. Arrive early enough to check in with Customs and find a parking place.
THEN, at the Fosterville Community Center at the top of the hill on the left:
4:30 to 5:30 EDT- CLIC Business Meeting...reports...election of board members
5:30 EDT to approx. 6:30 - Buffet Dinner - CAN$15.00 or US$12.00.
6:30 EDT Discussion with Maggie Shannon about CLIC's role as a lake association in the prevention of the invasion of our waters by these plants.

Fifth weekend in July BUSY!

July 28th thru July 31st
Summerfest in Danforth - Greater East Grand Lake Area
The Greater East Grand Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Dedication of Summerfest is presented to the family of Bobby Benn

THURSDAY - Teen Day! Julu 28th
2:00 rollerblading, skateboarding and biking on Danforth Streets,
3:00 Scavenger Hunt
4:00 Supper Break – Free meal to all Scavenger Hunt participants
4:30 Games
5:30 Huge Water Gun Fight – Bring clothes to change into so you can go to the movie
7:00 Movie – “Pirates of the Caribbean” @ the Town Hall
6:00 – 8:00 Quilt & Needle Craft Show – Preview Night – Robert J McKinnon Building – Dessert served, Quartet Music played as you get a first look at the show

FRIDAY - July 29th
4:00 – 5:00 Bear, Doll and Bike Parade - Children decorate their strollers, wagons or whatever in the theme and stroll down Main St. Afterwards, the decorated bikes have their turn.
5:00 – 6:00 Little Miss and Mr. Summerfest Pageant Open to Children Ages 3 – 6 years - Grand Stand @ Town Office
6:00 – 9:00 Gospel Music preformed on the Grand Stand @ Town Office
8:00 East Grand Idol Show

SATURDAY - July 30th
6:30 – 9:00 The Greatest Breakfast Ever! by the East Grand Snowmobile Club at the Boat Landing, Route 169 just west of the Railroad Tracks

Editor's Note: If you miss this breakfast, you might want to attend the Forest City International Cemetery sponsored breakfast at the Fosterville Community Center between 7:00 and 9:00 EDT today...or if you're really hungry you might want to attend both. :-)

7:00-7:15 Walk-a-thon starts @ Town Hall proceeds to help build the new Playground
9:30 – Children’s Games begin – everything is free and open to all children
10:00 – 4:00 Huge Craft Fair – Various Crafters and vendors – Main St.
10:00 – 4:00 Quilt & Needle Craft Show @ Robert J McKinnen Mem. Building
11:00 Grand Parade
12:00 Bar-b-Que. lunch @ the new Fire Dept. on Central St.
12:30 Adult Games and Activities – Grocery Cart race and play from there – Main St.
3:00 – 4:00 Dean Knights – Entertainment / Country Music
4:15 Rubber Ducky Race
5:00 – 6:00 Arthur Howell – Birds of Prey Demonstration
6:00 – 7:00 Concert – Josh Fish, Buddy Graham and Michael Bartlett – Grand Stand
5:00 – 6:30 Dinner Theater – Town Hall
7:00 Drawings for the Chamber Raffle - Family Fun Street Dance
9:00 Fireworks on the field behind the East Grand School FREE

SUNDAY, July 31st
1:00 Matinee Theater – Luncheon and a show performed by our local theater group - Town Hall
2:00 – 3:00 Road Rally - Registration at Kinney’s Garage
5:00 Road Rally End Location TBA

All activities will be happening in the Danforth Area. All activities are subject to change and will occur rain or shine. For questions or comments, contact Jennifer Gilman 448-7381

Saturday, July 30th
If you don't attend the EGSC breakfast in Danforth (see above), you might want to attend the breakfast at the Fosterville Community Center
NB Route 122, Fosterville starting at 7:00 EDT to 9:00 EDT
sponsored by the Forest City International Cemetery. Usually a free will donation is requested. Then again if you're hungry and rush, you might be able to attend both :-)

Saturday, July 30th - 1:00 pm EDT
Sailboat Regatta #2 ~ Starts at 1:00 PM at HALFMOON ISLAND - Skipper's pre-race meeting ashore at 12:30. Northern EGL
POOR WEATHER RACE MAKEUP DATE, tomorrow
Lifejackets are required to be worn by all participants during CLIC sponsored events.

Saturday and Sunday July 30th and 31st
Grand Lake Stream Folk & Art Festival
Grand Lake Stream, ME
Grand Lake Stream Guides Dinners - (Probably) Lobster on Friday and Chicken on Saturday - For Tickets, contact the Pine Tree Store in GLS
207-796-5027

Sat. July 30 thru Sat. Aug. 7th
Northern Maine Agricultural Fair, Presque Isle

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June 2005

Friday, June 10th - Location TBA
CLIC Pre-Annual-Meeting Board Meeting

No Domtar annual public hydro meeting for St. Croix Waterway Stakeholders this year
Contact: Donna.Adams<AT>domtar.com

Saturday, June 11th 7-9 am EDT - 8-10 am AT
Community Breakfast at the new Fosterville Community Center overlooking northern EGL - Donation requested
Come Hungry!

Saturday - July 18th
Public Roast Beef Dinner at the Brookton Community Center
US Route 1, Brookton starting at 5:00 SHARP

Sunday June 19th - FATHER'S DAY
No fishing license required to fish this weekend? sponsored by ME Div. Inland Fish and Wildlife

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May 2005
The ChipLakeNEWS is not aware of any scheduled events, but...

The fishies start to wake up.

Until Memorial Day, the Orient Border Gates are open ONLY between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. After May, they will probably be open until 11:00 PM

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April 2005

CLIC Spring Board Meeting
Saturday, April 16th

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March 2005
The ChipLakeNEWS is not aware of any scheduled events

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February 2005
The ChipLakeNEWS is not aware of any scheduled events

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January 2005

Saturday and Sunday, January 29 - 30
East Grand Snowmobile Club Ice Fishing Derby
North Lake, East Grand, Deering & Bracket Lakes
Fish Prizes - Raffle Drawings - Prize Money Drawing
Buy Tix at local stores and camps
Surplus funds to benefit the EGSC Trail Groomer Fund

Join the East Grand Snowmobile Club
$25.00 per year includes membership in MSA.

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DECEMBER 2004
The ChipLakeNEWS is not aware of any scheduled events

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NOVEMBER 2004
Annual Leonid Meteor Shower
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OCTOBER 2004
The ChipLakeNEWS is not aware of any other scheduled events.

Wednesday, October 13th - New Moon

Wednesday October 27th - Full Moon
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SEPTEMBER 2004

The drawdown of the water level of the Chiputneticook Lakes begins (in preparation for fall rains) and will continue until October 15th at which time the low water lake levels will be established and maintained until April.

First weekend in September

Saturday morning - September 4th
Community Breakfast at the new Fosterville Community Center
8-11 AT (Canadian Time) which is 7-10 EDT - Donation - Come Hungry!
Everyone is welcome.

MONDAY - September 6
CAN & US - Labor Day

Tuesday, September 14th - New Moon

Saturday - SEPTEMBER 11th - 9:00 AM EDT
CLIC REORGANIZATION BOARD MEETING
Election of 2004-05 Officers - Other business
Janet Bates' Camp - Orient

Thursday - September 23rd
First Day of Autumn

Tuesday, September 28th - Full Moon
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AUGUST 2004

First full weekend in August

NEW CLIC EVENT
Saturday, AUGUST 7th - 11:00 AM EDT til 4:00 PM
CLIC Family and Friends Picnic
At the Village Camps, Forest City, ME
Bring your lawn chairs, your family, some friends and either a cold covered dish or a dessert.
CLIC will provide cheeseburgers and a beverage.
You need not be a member of CLIC to attend.
FREE - y'all come. No raindate.

AUGUST 10 - 14
Annual Perseid Meteor Shower
Best viewing - highest frequency on 8/12 in the dark of the night...the New Moon is on the 14th so the meteor shower should be visible most of the night this year. The frequency of the meteors is estimated at "hundreds per hour."
The event will go on "rain or shine!" :-D Hope you don't miss it.

Second weekend in August (seven events)

Friday and Saturday, AUGUST 13 & 14
The County Open Golf Tournament
Marathon, Bike Race and Dinner
to benefit the Houlton Hospital Foundation.
Phone 532-2900 e147

also

Friday and Saturday, AUGUST 13 & 14
Patten Pioneer Days
Great Logging Exhibits and Exhibitions

also

Saturday, August 14th at Monument Park
Houlton Arts Festival

also

Saturday - AUGUST 14th all day
Annual North Lake (Fosterville) Field Day - Parade & Dinner
Sponsored by the North Lake Recreation Council, Inc
Parade line up at Gould's at 11 am Atlantic Time
(10 am Eastern Daylight Savings Time)
Parade starts at 12 noon - 11:00 EDT - Park along the side of the road, east of Goulds or in designated parking places between Gould's and the Forest City Road
Bring a lawn chair and have fun.
Following the parade various games and events - buck saw contest, kettle boiling contest, mock jail, face painting and balloons, crafts, bingo, raffles and bake sale.
Hot dogs & pop & ice cream for sale.
From 1-4 pm Outdoor Jamboree with local musicians - bring a lawn chair and enjoy!
Bean & Salad Supper from 4-6 pm Adults $6.00?; Children under 12 $3.00; Under 3 - free; Family rate $15.00?
Supper menu consists of Potato Salad, Beans, Casseroles, Rolls & fixings & assorted desserts.

also

Saturday, AUGUST 14th
CLIC Sailing Regatta #3 - Final Race
Skippers must gather on Halfmoon Island, EGL for pre-race meeting at 12:00
Race STARTS at 1:00 PM - Raindate, Tomorrow
Lifejackets are required to be worn by all participants during CLIC sponsored events.

also

Sunday, AUGUST 15th
Artist's Day at the Hide Away Lodge
11:00 AM until 4:00 PM - 4104 Route 122, North Lake, NB
Everyone is welcome - No admission fee
Speak to the artists and watch them work - Art objects for sale. Music

also

SUNDAY Afternoon and Evening, August 15th 4:00 until ...
Town or Orient and The Grand Association Town Picnic
at the Town Hall on Schoolhouse Road.
EVERYHONE is welcome - Free, but please bring a covered dish or a dessert. Hot dogs and beverage provided. Bring your lawn chairs.

Sunday, August 15th - New Moon

Wednesday, AUGUST 18th
St. Patrick's Hall between Milltown and St. Stephen along the river.
7:00 - 9:00 Atlantic (Cdn) Time = 6:00 - 8:00 EDT (US)
International Joint Commission Annual St. Croix Area Public Meeting.
Topics to be discussed are the St. Croix River Board activities and YOUR ISSUES. IJC reps will be there from Ottawa, Washington, DC, Boston and local areas. All are welcome...there is no cost to attend. If you have a problem with the way the St. Croix Waterway is being operated, this is one of the regulating agencies.

Third weekend in August

Saturday, AUGUST ??
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Annual Meeting
Place, Date & Time to be Announced

Friday thru Sunday, AUGUST 20-22
Houlton Potato Feast Days - Houlton CC at 532-4216

Fourth weekend in August

SATURDAY, August 28th at 5:00 - Brookton Community Center, Route 1 - Community Dinner - More Info Later

Sunday, August 29th - Full Moon
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JULY 2004

First weekend in July

Thursday - JULY 1ST
Canada - Canada Day
Houlton's Midnight Madness Retail Event
Phone the Houlton CC at 532-4216 for details
Sales, Gifts and Prizes - Entertainment - Evening to late night

Friday, JULY 2nd - Full Moon

Fri., July 2 thru Mon., July 5 - Houlton Agricultural Fair and
Fourth of July Celebration
Parade - Fair - Rides - Events - Fireworks - Horse & Truck Pulls - MORE
Visit http://www.houltonfair.com for info

Sunday - JULY 4TH
USA - Firecracker Day
I wonder what day the Fourth of July Parade will be held in Houlton?
Fireworks in Houlton

Second weekend in July

Free weekend - No known events are scheduled - Go fishin'

Third weekend in July (several events)

Saturday, July 17th - New Moon

Saturday - July 17
CLIC Annual Halfmoon Island Picnic
See map, below
Noon - Free to all - Members and Non-members
All CLICers, their families and guests and all potential CLIC members are invited to gather on Halfmoon Island (sometimes known as Old Man's Island) for another great Island Picnic of Hot Dogs and Soda and watch the other events of the day. Come early and stay late for the end of the sailing regatta. There's a nice wide sand beach on the south side of the island...plenty of room to beach your boat. The swimmin's great too. Last year, some kids got a free float-plane ride. Jerry & Bones and company make great wieners. Rain Date tomorrow

AND

First Regatta “CLIC Sailing Championship 2004”
Sailors, participate in 2 of 3 Sailboat Regattas to be eligible for the CLIC 2K3 Winner’s Pennant.. Skippers must come ashore at Halfmoon Island, EGL for race registration at 12:00 PM •••••• POOR WEATHER RACE DATE - Tomorrow, Sunday

Lifejackets are required to be worn by all participants during CLIC sponsored events.

Note: Recently the course has changed and occasionally additional legs have been added to any one race course. Details are only available on the day of the race at the Registration Meeting.

There will NOT be a Boat Parade this year

and

Saturday, July 17th
Brookton Field Days at the Brookton Community Center
US Route 1, Brookton starting at 9:30 am
Bar-B-Que Supper starting at 3:00

SATURDAY, JULY 17TH
Jamboree starting at 7 pm. (AT) at the New Community Hall in Fosterville
Local Musicians. Donations only please, light lunch provided.
Sponsored by North Lake Rec Council. Donations to support Rec Council
activities, including the upcoming North Lake Field Day - August 14, 2004.
For info, contact Marilyn Sarchfield, Secretary, North Lake Rec Council.

SUNDAY, JULY 18th
Orient's The Grand Association Annual Meeting
at the Weston Grange at 7:00
All members and potential members are welcome.
Join TGA and help make Orient, Maine a great place to live.
EVERYONE is welcome.

Fourth weekend in July

Tentatively - Verify!! before you travel
Community Breakfast at the new Fosterville Community Center
8-11 AT - 7-10 EDT - Donation - Come Hungry!
Everyone is welcome.

CLIC 2004 Annual Meeting