(Photo by Paul "Fuzz" Legere)

Calendar of Events - 2008

The following event dates are set for summer 2008. Mark your calendars and keep posted!

For more information about these programs:
(207) 766-3330             fifthmaine@juno.com
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Saturday, May 17,     7:00 pm

Acoustic Folk Music

Rhonda Dale & Kevin Attra, Sarcha Merril, with Phil Daligan & Friends.
Admission $8   Under 10 free

Sunday, June 8,      6:15 pm

Songs of Nature

The Renaissance Voices present a glorious evening of a capella song featuring the premiere of three new works by Faith York.
Admission $8

Saturday, June 21,     7:00 pm

Acoustic Folk Music

Carolyn Currie, Vanessa Torres, Sweet Bitters with Phil Daligan & Friends.
Admission $8   Under 10 free

Sunday, June 29     8 - 11 am

Pancake Breakfast

Breakfast buffet of eggs pancakes, Canadian bacon, beans, fruit juice, coffee and more in the seaside dining room or on the verandah.
$7 Adults, $4 child under 12

Wednesday, July 2,      7:30 pm

Bull Feeney to John Ford: A Portland Odyssey

Professor Michael Connolly, Professor of History at St. Joseph's College, will speak about Ford's strong family connections to Ireland and to Peaks Island.
$5 donation

Wednesday, July 9,     8 pm

Peaks Island Music Association Concert

$5 donation

Sunday, July 13,     1:30 pm

Billy Boy: The Sunday Soldier of the 17th Maine

Discussion and booksigning with author Jean Mary Flahive of her new book describing Private William Laird's Civil War service. Book copies available for purchase.

Wednesday, July 16,      7:30 pm

Memories of an Island Childhood

Former islander Howard Wright will share his memories and memorabilia from Peaks Island during the 1920's and 30's.
Donation $5

Friday, July 18,     7:00 pm

Acoustic Folk Music

Teresa Storch, Michelle Lewis with Phil Daligan & Friends.
Admission $8   Under 10 free

Wednesday, July 23,     8 pm

Peaks Island Music Association Concert

$5 donation

Saturday, July 26,     1-4 pm

Peaks Island House Tour

Tour of several recently renovated homes, a lobster luncheon and shopping in our specialty boutique.
Tour only $15, Tour & Luncheon $25. Tickets 766-0061

Sunday, July 27    8 - 11 am

Pancake Breakfast

Breakfast buffet of eggs pancakes, Canadian bacon, beans, fruit juice, coffee and more in the seaside dining room or on the verandah.
$7 Adults, $4 child under 12

Sunday, July 27    10 am – 2 pm

Antique Appraisal Day

Your personal treasures appraised by expert appraiser Larry Truman.
$5 per item appraised.

Sunday, July 30    7:30 pm

Eat Your Own Backyard

Barbara Austin, science teacher and edible plant expert will identify edible and useful plants found on Peaks Island. Sample teas and treats from local fauna.
$5 donation

Wednesday, August 6,    8 pm

Peaks Island Music Association Concert

Donation $5

Sunday, August 10,    9 am – 2 pm

Art & Crafts on the Porch

Show and sale of works by local artists and craftspeople. Lunch available too.

Wednesday, August 13,    7:30 pm

Meet Eleanor Roosevelt: Wife, Mother and First Lady

Actress Elena Dodd returns as Eleanor Roosevelt. A frank and often humorous look at some of her struggles.
$8 Adult               $5 Child 6-12

Saturday, August 16,    1 – 4:30 pm

Celebrate Our 120th Birthday

Help us celebrate the 120th birthday of the Fifth Maine Regiment Memorial Hall with demonstrations,  music, and birthday cake!

Wednesday, August 20,      8 pm pm

Peaks Island Music Association Concert

$5 donation

Sunday, August 24    8 - 11 am

Pancake Breakfast

Breakfast buffet of eggs pancakes, Canadian bacon, beans, fruit juice, coffee and more in the seaside dining room or on the verandah.
$7 Adults, $4 child under 12

Wednesday, August 27,      6:15 pm

Annual Meeting

Wednesday, August 27,      7:30 pm

What's It

A night of Show and Tell. Bring an unusual or special item you'd like to share with others.
$5 donation

Friday, August 29,     7:00 pm

Acoustic Folk Music

Eliza Blue, Putnam Smith, Shanna Underwood with Phil Daligan & Friends.
Admission $8   Under 10 free

Saturday, September 20,     7:00 pm

Acoustic Folk Music

Bob McKilop & Alan Dickson, Doug Kolmar with Phil Daligan & Friends.
Admission $8   Under 10 free

Saturday, October 11 5:30 and 7:00 pm

Harvest Supper

Bring the whole family to our traditional end of the season celebration.

 

 

Updated 06/03/2008