Ski Museum of Maine Mounting Exhibit Celebrating Sunday River’s 60th Anniversary

The Ski Museum of Maine’s Oxford County Committee is mounting an exhibit at the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society to celebrate the founding of Sunday River Ski Resort the winter of 1959/60. The exhibit opens Friday, november 29 at 10am in the Valentine Gallery at MBHS Robinson House. The exhibit will be open free to the public thereafter Tuesday through Friday from 1-4pm through December 20 and throughout the winter season by appointment. (207-824-2908).

The 60th Anniversary exhibit features photos from Sunday River’s first season, trail maps, large panels outlining the ski area’s development, artifacts, and memorabilia. The exhibit has been made possible through founders:Avery and Mary Angevine, Howard and Ginny Cole, Paul and Jean Kailey, Addison and Emily Saunders, Mike and Connie Thurston, and Jack and Margaret Trinward.

Kingfield POPS Concert presents the Bangor Symphony Orchestra on June 27th

For one day each summer, music resonates through western Maine’s mountains and valleys, drawing thousands to the riverside town of Kingfield. The 13th Annual Kingfield POPS will present the Bangor Symphony Orchestra conducted by Grammy Award winning Lucas Richman on June 27.

Local Craft & Wares Fair in Bethel on November 28th

Nov. 28: Local Craft & Wares Fair. Craft and wares fair of locally handcrafted items. The Bethel Inn Resort Conference Center. 9am-4pm. 207-824-2282.www.bethelmaine.com

Country Christmas in Bethel scheduled for weekends from Thanksgiving to Christmas

Weekends from Thanksgiving to Christmas: Country Christmas in Bethel. Horse-drawn wagon rides, shopping specials, open houses, The Living Nativity, Christmas tree lighting, caroling – a fun country Christmas atmosphere. 207-824-2282. www.bethelmaine.com

Harvest Fest & Chowdah Cook-off in Bethel on September 20th

Sept. 20: 17^th Annual Harvest Fest & Chowdah Cook-off. An old-fashioned, fun, fall festival — arts & crafts, chowder cook-off with over a dozen restaurants, apple pie contest, demonstrations, entertainment, hiking, biking, canoeing, food, guided & self-guided bike tours, more. 207-824-2282. www.bethelmaine.com, www.bethelharvestfest.com

Maine State Kids’ Triathlon on August 9th

Aug. 9: 7th Annual Maine State Kids’ Triathlon. A non-competitive 100 yard, 3 mile bike ride, 1 mile run. Ages 8-14. Everyone is a winner! Start and finish at Angevine Park, 456 North Road. Registration: 1:30-2:30 pm. Race starts at 3:00pm. 207.824.2282. www.mainestatetriathlon.com

The Annual Cundy’s Harbor Days tradition takes place August 1–3

The Annual Cundy’s Harbor Days tradition takes place August 1–3.

August 1, 2014 kicks off the Annual Cundy’s Harbor Days celebration with an ice cream social at the Cundy’s Harbor Library 6–7:30PM with a special event planned by the Harpswell Historical Society. The time is yet to be determined.

August 2 begins with the Fisherman’s 5K walk/run. Check-in/registration takes place 7:30–8AM at the Cundy’s Harbor Community Hall. Pre-registration is $12 (race day $15) contact Meriel Longely by email mare6m@gmail.com or call Sue Hawkes at 725-8468.

Handmade crafts on sale 9AM–3PM in the Church of the Nazarene parking lot. Interested in participating, contact Laura Darling at 522-0704.

The parade starts at 10AM, from the pond down to Holbrook’s Store. Includes antique and old autos, floats, and other surprises. Dancing entertainment on Holbrook’s lawn at 11amafter the parade. To participate contact Barbara Burns at 721-0271.

The Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department (CHVFD) Auxiliary luncheon is from 11AM–1PM (proceeds benefit the fire department). Lunch are options of: a lobster roll ($12), chicken salad roll ($8) or hot dog ($4) and include chips, drink and a homemade cookie.

The Blindman’s Dinghy Race will be followed by the Lobster Crate Races at 2PM at Holbrook’s Wharf. Anyone can participate.

Sunday, August 3 concludes with a the Blessing of the Fleet, performed by Pastor Veronica Gonsior, at 8AM at Watson’s Store on the wharf. All fishing vessels and boats are welcome to participate.

CHVFD Auxiliary wishes to expand the celebration and festivities and welcomes any suggestions and all volunteers, no matter the time or type of assistance available. Please contact Sandy Bichrest at 725-7770

Mollyockett Days Festival on July 19 & 20 in Bethel, Maine

July 19-20: Annual Mollyockett Days Festival — This is a fun two-day community and family festival held on the Bethel Village Common on Broad Street. Events on Saturday include, arts and crafts fair, parade through town at 10am, contests, entertainment, frog jumping contest, plenty of food, fireworks, and lots more. Sunday features the Mollyockett Days Classic Road Races at 8AM – 5-mile run or 2-mile walk for teens & adults, a 1 mile kids’ run, and a diaper dash at 10 am for toddlers 3 and under. 207-824-2282. www.mollyockettdays.com

FREE Admission at the Maine Wildlife Park this Saturday, June 21 4pm-8pm ONLY!

If you’ve wanted to visit the Maine Wildlife Park on Route 26 in Gray, but haven’t had the time to do so, you’ll have a great opportunity to visit for FREE on Saturday June 21st from 4:00pm-8:00pm.

A SUMMER SOLSTICE FARMERS MARKET will be offered within the boundaries of the wildlife park from 4pm-8pm; and a variety of local farmers & food vendors will be at the wildlife park to celebrate the Summer Solstice – the longest day of the year — and sell their local foods, crafts, flowers & products.

Admission to the wildlife park will be FREE from 4pm to 8pm only on this day, so visitors can stroll around the park on the longest day of the year viewing our wildlife, enjoying our grounds and gardens while supporting our local farmers.

Western Maine Fly Fishing Expo on March 22, 2014

Western Maine Fly Fishing Expo – 9:30 am to 4 pm at The Bethel Inn Conference Center. Fishing guides, camps, retail vendors, fishing videos, fly tying competitions, outdoor authors and artists, prize drawings every hour. For more info call 207-824-3694.

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