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Celebrate CH Days Print

Written by Anchor Staff | 05 August 2011

Come out and enjoy "Hahba" festivities August 5–7, during a weekend packed full of fun, friends and family community events, all sponsored by the Cundy's Harbor Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue (CHVFD&R) Auxiliary.

August 5

Noon–late afternoon: Cundy's Harbor Days kickoff and MerryMeeting Artists Association Art Show, 2 Oakhurst Island Road;

6PM: Cundy's Harbor Library Ice Cream Social and Square Dance (7PM) at the Cundy's Harbor Community Hall, 837 Cundy's Harbor Road.

August 6

8AM: Fisherman's 5K run/walk, starting at the Cundy's Harbor Community Hall, 837 Cundy's Harbor Road;

9AM–5PM: MerryMeeting Artists Association Art Show, 2 Oakhurst Island Road;

10AM: Parade down Cundy's Harbor Road from Millstone Road to Holbrook's Wharf and back;

11AM–1PM: CHVFD&R Auxiliary Lobster Roll Luncheon at the Cundy's Harbor Community Hall, 837 Cundy's Harbor Road;

2PM: Lobster Crate Races at Holbrook's Wharf-Holbrook Community Foundation.

August 7

8AM: Blessing of the Fleet and Lobster Boat Parade at Watson's Wharf, Watson Road;

10AM–5PM: MerryMeeting Artists Association Art Show, 2 Oakhurst Island Road;

1PM: Outdoor concert with bluegrass/gospel group the LaClairs at the Cundy's Harbor Church of the Nazarene, 863 Cundy's Harbor Road. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at the Cundy's Harbor Community Hall, 837 Cundy's Harbor Road.

FMI about joining the CHVFD&R Auxiliary, call 373-2003.

OBIFD auctions, yard sale slated for August 13–1 Print

Written by Anchor Staff | 05 August 2011

A favorite local tradition returns the weekend of August 13–14 when the Orr's & Bailey Islands Fire Department once again holds its annual auctions and yard sale on Orr's Island.

The 18th annual event features a giant yard sale, silent auction and food on Saturday and Sunday and a live auction of antiques, art, collectibles and other fascinating items on Sunday. It will be held at the Orr's Island Fire Station, 1600 Harpswell Islands Road, Route 24.

"This is not just an auction, it is a community event that people plan vacations and visits around," said Deputy Chief and Auction Chairman Wes Haines. "If you have never attended the auction before, you really don't know what you're missing."

Items sold at the event are donated by area residents throughout the year. Hundreds of residents and visitors attend annually. Crowds typically arrive early to find the best bargains, especially at the yard sale on Saturday morning.

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Street Dance Print

Written by Anchor Staff | 05 August 2011

The Orr's Island Cemetery Association is reviving an old family and community classic, August Moon over Lowell's Cove Street Dance, on August 13 from 5–11PM at Lowell's Cove, Orr's Island. Admission is free, but donations will be greatly appreciated to help support many different non-profit organizations.

Come and enjoy live music, great community spirit and wonderful local food.

Portions of Lowell's Cove Road will be closed to traffic.

FMI, call Jack Sylvester at 833-6252 or Shannon Johnson-Langston at 837-9367.