Maine Events - June Other
Maine Games Olympic-Style Sports Events
May 01 thru Jul 31, 2008. Multiple Locations. The annual Maine Games are Maine's own olympic-style sports festival. Held at various locations in and around Maine, from Brewer to Waterville. There is a long event schedule running from March 28th into September. For info phone (207) 284-2003. Report Update
Maine 4x4 Truck Racing
May 31 thru Jun 01, 2008. Pittston. Mud Truck 4x4 Racing fun for the entire family at the Pittston Fairgrounds. For info phone (207) 582-1856. Map + Directions | Report Update
Sabbathday Lake Shaker Herb Garden Internships
Jun 03 thru Jun 26, 2008. New Gloucester. Open to all who would like to learn about herb gardening, herb lore and creative herb uses. The internships run for eight weeks. They are held twice a week, Tuesdays OR Thursdays. The morning gardensessions run from 10am to 12 noon and then after lunch at the Girls' shop you will go to the Sisters' Shop for an herb project from 12:30 to 2pm every other week. Internships frun from June 3 through June 26. (Garden work days continue into August if you choose to continue.) Call Betsey-Ann Golon for more details - 207-787-2764. Map + Directions | Report Update
Designing an Herbal Theme Garden - Shaker Village
Jun 04 thru Jun 07, 2008. New Gloucester. The United Society of Shakers presents a workshop on Designing an Herbal Theme Garden. Create a garden space that's fun, functional and filled with your personality. Theme gardens can be medieval, colonial, astrological, meditative and more. If you can dream it, Betsey-Ann Golon will help you build it. Participants will receive several field grown herbs from the Shaker gardens. Fee is $40 and pre-registration is required. This workshop is held on both June 4 and June 7, so attend either. For info phone (207) 926-4597. Map + Directions | Report Update
Singing and Stories in City of Ships - Chocolate Church Arts Center
Jun 04 thru Aug 27, 2008. Bath. Alison Lee Freeman presents "Singing our History in the City of Ships" every Wednesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chocolate Church Arts Center at 798 Washington Street. Ms. Freeman presents an evening of songs and stories on the rich history of the City of Ships. For info phone (207) 442-8455. Map + Directions | Report Update
Bar Harbor Bed and Breakfast Association Spring Tour
Jun 06 thru Jun 08, 2008. Bar Harbor. Come and enjoy Bar Harbor Bed and Breakfast Association's annual Spring Bed and Breakfast Inn Tea and Tour Weekend, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. All proceeds from this event are being donated to the Criterion Theatre and Arts Center restoration project. This magnificent Art Deco theater will also be featured as a tour location. The Bar Harbor Tea Company is partnering with us this year to provide samples of their unique tea blends for you to enjoy as you tour our beautiful historic Inns and their gardens. Relax with the owners over afternoon tea and stop by the Mount Desert store to talk tea with James and Stacy. Tour tickets are $15 for adults and include refreshments, entry to numerous unique Inns, Criterion Theatre tour and a souvenir tour pamphlet including Inn information, map and directions. For more info phone (207) 288-9655. Map + Directions | Report Update
Herbal Kitchen Garden Workshop - Shaker Village
Jun 11 thru Jun 14, 2008. New Gloucester. The United Society of Shakers presents an Herbal Kitchen Garden Workshop. A sunny window or patio is a great place to grow herbs, salad greens and potted vegetables. Students will plant a potted garden to take home, and receive growing tips, recipes and resources for success. Betsey-Ann Golon will demonstrate the use of different herbs and containers. Pre-registration and $35 fee required. Workshop is held on June 11 and again on June 14. For info phone (207) 926-4597. Map + Directions | Report Update
Mitash SMAC 2008 - Stone Mountain Arts Center
Jun 14, 2008. Brownfield. Stone Mountain Arts Center presents a masculine pageant to benefit the Brownfield Library. These guys will be competing for the crown and title of "Mitash SMAC 2008." For info and tickets phone (866) 227-6523. Map + Directions | Report Update
Astronauts' Ball
Jun 20, 2008. Bangor. Summer Solstice Celebration presented by the Challenger Learning Center of Maine at Wellman Commons features fine dining, special guests, NASA artifacts and exhibits, cash bar (with Tang-tinis), door prizes and chance at a Grand Prize 3-day trip for 4 to Orlando to tour Kennedy Space Center or view the Space Shuttle from a restricted area $75 per person, $125 per couple, $500 per table of 8 (prize drawings included with admission). Kick off the summer with the right stuff! For info phone (207) 990-2900. Map + Directions | Report Update
Introduction to Wood - Shaker Village
Jun 21, 2008. New Gloucester. The United Society of Shakers presents a woodworker's guide to identifying, drying and learning about wood movement as it relates to furniture construction. For info phone (207) 926-4597. Map + Directions | Report Update
Chair Caning Class I - Shaker Village
Jun 21, 2008. New Gloucester. Learn the 7-step method of chair caning. Bring a chair of your own that is clean and sound. The class is restricted to hand woven chairs only (the chairs can be identified by the hole drilled through the seat and/or back of the weaving of the cane). Pre-registration and $35 fee required. For info phone (207) 926-4597. Map + Directions | Report Update
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Jun 22, 2008. Portland. Share Our Strength will host Maine's third annual Taste of the Nation. The event is being held on gorgeous Cow Island, the Rippleffect property located in Casco Bay. Tickets include specialty cocktails, wines, hors d'oeuvres, a five-course wine dinner prepared by Maine's hottest chefs and mixologists, and also live entertainment. Transportation to and from the island is also included. For info phone (207) 775-2126 ext. 122. Map + Directions | Report Update