Chicken Barbecue

Written by Bill Millar | 15 July 2010

In this mobile age, it is often hard for communities to hold onto their traditions, but here in Harpswell one oldie will again be taking place this month.
The upcoming Chicken Barbecue at the Elijah Kellogg Church has been a standard community event for about 40 years now. The whole church from children to seniors works hard to ensure that a fun time is had by all who attend.
Six hundred half-chickens are cooked, 60 dozen cupcakes are baked, tables are set, servers are lined up and the chatter of happy customers fills the air. Live music adds to the celebration.
Reading through old reports, the names of community stalwarts like Mary Hackett, Willis Allen, Lee Chipman, Tim Rowe, the Collinses, Ned Pierce and the Fletchers (just to name a few!) appear again and again, offering their time and talents to make the day a success. Over the years, the Frost sisters and the Wilson sisters have taken time to lovingly put together hundreds of packets with cutlery, napkins, and salt and pepper packets. Sometimes 100 people would be involved in preparing for and working at the barbecue.

Square Dance Planned For August 7

Written by Bill Millar | 15 July 2010

With Cundy's Harbor Days events happening on the August 6-8 weekend, the Cundy's Harbor Library is pitching in with an evening of lively activity on Saturday at the Cundy's Harbor Community Hall.
Those from ages eight to eighty and beyond are invited to the second Annual Square Dance sponsored by the Library. The dance will be held on Saturday, August 7 from 7-10 pm. Under the tutelage of the Sage Swingers Square and Round Dance Club everyone will learn the simple steps of each dance progressively, while caller, Walter Bull, calls the moves. Doors will open at 6:30 pm and the fun begins promptly at 7:00.
Casual attire and comfortable shoes are suggested. No experience is necessary and, of course, children are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. The charge is only $5 per person or $15 for the whole family. For more information call Denise at 729-3009.

Harpswell Rec. Programs

Written by Bill Millar | 15 July 2010

Abbot Fletcher Sailing School at Orr's Bailey Yacht Club
Runs from June 28 through August 20
One and two week sessions available.
Beginner ages 8-12 from 9am-12pm.
Intermediate ages 11-18 from 1-4pm.
Fees: Two weeks/$350, One week/$175 Pre-registration is required.
For more information please contact Sue Baker 833-7745 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it