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Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5K

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Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5K

Great Salt Bay School
559 Main St.
Damariscotta
07/06/2019 | 7:30 am – 10:00 am

Join us in beautiful Damariscotta for Healthy Kids annual Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle, a 5K run / fitness walk. This is a fun event for all ages, and all proceeds directly benefit child abuse prevention.
Age categories for 5K include: 1-5, 4-9; 10- 14; and 15-19 and adults.
Each participant receives a custom head band. Free home-made strawberry shortcake for everyone! Prizes! Fun!
Race will be held on July 6 at the Great Salt Bay School, 559 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME. Registration begins at 7:30 am; Race start time – 8:30 am. Professionally chip timed by 5K Sports

To pre-register go to http://running4free.com/RaceDetails.aspx?raceid=125. Online registration closes on Friday July 5 at 10 am.
5K pre-registration – $27; day of event – $35. Fitness walk
pre-registration – $17; day of event – $25.

Oyster and Wine Tasting Cruise

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Oyster and Wine Tasting Cruise

The Damariscotta River Cruises
47 Main St
Damariscotta
07/06/2019 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Oyster and Wine Tasting Tour, Damariscotta River Cruises

This tasting cruise will include sumptuous wines (and occasional bubblies or sake) paired with the freshest Damariscotta River oysters while cruising down the River past all seven oyster farms, basking seals, bald eagles and other wildlife aboard the comfortable and roomy River Tripper. A scenic and educational cruise with an expert local wine docent and raconteur guarantee to amuse as well as inform. The event includes the wine tasting, gourmet cheese & cracker platter and
6 oysters per person. If your interest is piqued, then reserve your seat now!

If you don’t want the wine (or bubblies, sake), you can substitute them for beer and/or selected drinks at the bar onboard. Please let us know in advance.

Sophia Scott at Schooner Cove

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Sophia Scott at Schooner Cove

Schooner Cove Retirement Community
35 Schooner Street
Damariscotta
07/10/2019 | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us for a performance by Sophia Scott, an accomplished 11-year-old musician. Sophia has performed at the Maine State Music Theater and Heartwood Regional Theater and has won musical theater competitions at Bates College. Presentation to take place in the Schooner Cove library. Free and open to the public. (207) 563-5523

Oyster and Wine Tasting Tour, Damariscotta River Cruises

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Oyster and Wine Tasting Tour, Damariscotta River Cruises

The Damariscotta River Cruises
47 Main St
Damariscotta
07/10/2019 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

This tasting cruise will include sumptuous wines (and occasional bubblies or sake) paired with the freshest Damariscotta River oysters while cruising down the River past all seven oyster farms, basking seals, bald eagles and other wildlife aboard the comfortable and roomy River Tripper. A scenic and educational cruise with an expert local wine docent and raconteur guarantee to amuse as well as inform. The event includes the wine tasting, gourmet cheese & cracker platter and
6 oysters per person. If your interest is piqued, then reserve your seat now!

If you don’t want the wine (or bubblies, sake), you can substitute them for beer and/or selected drinks at the bar onboard. Please let us know in advance.
Tickets: $70

Wine Tasting

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Wine Tasting

The Prep Kitchen
155 Main St – Parking Lot Entrance
Damariscotta
07/11/2019 | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Wine Tasting – Summer rose’s and sparkler’s! Enjoy appetizers and taste wines that are perfect for the season!

Mile Twelve

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Mile Twelve

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
07/11/2019 | 7:30 pm

Advance discounted tickets $20, regular tickets $25. Mile Twelve is a fresh, hard-driving young band beautifully walking the line between original and traditional bluegrass. Fast gaining recognition for their outstanding performances in bluegrass and folk circles, Evan Murphy, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Nate Sabat, BB Bowness and David Benedict write captivating songs and daring instrumental pieces from diverse influences. Banjo luminary Tony Trischka says, “Mile Twelve is carrying the bluegrass tradition forward with creativity and integrity.” The band won the 2017 International Bluegrass Music Association Momentum Award for Newcomer Band with Significant Contribution to Bluegrass Music. Don’t miss these rising stars!

Story Time at SugarSpell

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Story Time at SugarSpell

SugarSpell Sweets
2638 Bristol Rd.
New Harbor
07/12/2019 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

So excited to be an outing stop for the Sprouts Summer Camp of Central Lincoln County YMCA this summer!
All are welcome to join us for some sweet treats and story time on July 12th and again on August 16th at Noon.
Those of you who remember Mrs. Storm, who owned our family home before we moved in, will recall that she adored children and would provide story time for all of the tots in the neighborhood. I will do my best to assume the mantel and carry her lovely spirit with me!

RiverFest 2019

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RiverFest 2019

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
11 Glidden St.
Newcastle
07/13/2019 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

An outdoor Silent Auction, Art Sale under a tent and Food Court (lobster rolls, pulled pork sandwiches and hamburgers and hot dogs) and an indoor Crafter Fair (Six-foot tables available for rent at $50) with a Jewelry Table and an assortment of handcrafts and clothing from Haiti. Live music and corn hole games. A fundraiser for the church’s Outreach Partners in Lincoln County, Maine and Haiti.

Grill & Chill Community Picnic

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Grill & Chill Community Picnic

Barrett's Park
131 Lobster Cove Road
Boothbay Harbor
07/13/2019 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The local Democratic town committees of Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay and Southport are hosting an outdoor BBQ/picnic open to the community. No charge for admission (though donations will be gratefully accepted):
grilled hot dogs and hamburgers and light beverages provided, as well as side dishes and desserts contributed by members and friends. Come to eat and enjoy live music and lively conversation! Our Representative Holly Stover and District Attorney Natasha Irving will be joining us. Please bring chairs or picnic blankets. FMI: contact Paula Arsenault, paulamragsdale@gmail.com or 380-7554.

Oyster and Wine Tasting Tour, Damariscotta River Cruises

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Oyster and Wine Tasting Tour, Damariscotta River Cruises

The Damariscotta River Cruises
47 Main St
Damariscotta
07/13/2019 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

This tasting cruise will include sumptuous wines (and occasional bubblies or sake) paired with the freshest Damariscotta River oysters while cruising down the River past all seven oyster farms, basking seals, bald eagles and other wildlife aboard the comfortable and roomy River Tripper. A scenic and educational cruise with an expert local wine docent and raconteur guarantee to amuse as well as inform. The event includes the wine tasting, gourmet cheese & cracker platter and
6 oysters per person. If your interest is piqued, then reserve your seat now!

If you don’t want the wine (or bubblies, sake), you can substitute them for beer and/or selected drinks at the bar onboard. Please let us know in advance.
Tickets: $70


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