Calendar of Events

This is the band’s annual concert in the beautiful setting besides the Wilson Museum.

For more information call Silas Yates 207-326-0663

Betsey Peters-Epstein’s "Medieval Monks and Mid Century Dames"----- (the "dames" being of the 20th century”) - Vocalist and back-up musicians. Free Admission

The first half of the concert is songs based on Illuminated Manuscript graffiti of 11 century Irish monks. The second half is selections from the American songbook from 1945 to 1990 based on life as a mid 20th century woman.

Sponsored by the Castine Arts Association

Mark your calendar for Collecting Castine 2019, a special one-night exhibit and sale of Castine fine art.

Reservations are required by August 1 and can be made by calling the Museum at (207) 326-9247, emailing info@wilsonmuseum.org, or on our website, www.wilsonmuseum.org. A $100 donation per person secures your reservation.

This is a fundraising event with a twist! Attendees will enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and an open bar, view an outstanding exhibit of artwork created by living artists either from Castine or with a long association to Castine, and—here’s the twist—cast a vote for the People’s Choice work of art to be added to the Wilson Museum's collection. Following the People's Choice award, all other artwork will be available for purchase, silent-auction style. All proceeds from the event go to support the Wilson Museum's collections and programs.

In past years we have honored an individual artist for their work and legacy; this year we celebrate our entire community of fabulous artists. They work in various mediums from oil painting to watercolor, bronze sculpture to woodturning, as well as jewelry design, encaustic, felting, mixed media, and more. Some of the artists participating this year have been part of the event from the beginning, and some are new faces joining for the first time. All take in the beauty that surrounds us, the experiences of life in this unique place, the people who are rooted here and those who are drawn here from all over, and create works that evoke the spirit of the place and the people.

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is the lead sponsor for Collecting Castine 2019. The event is also supported by Camden National Bank (Patron Sponsor) and Bangor Savings Bank (Community Sponsor). We thank all event sponsors for helping to make this event possible, and for supporting the Wilson Museum’s collections and programs.

Castine Harbor and Lower Bagaduce River Boat Tours  
July 16 (10 - 11:30 a.m.) - sign up deadline July 10
August 6 (10 - 11:30 a.m.) - sign up deadline July 31
 
 View Castine from another perspective. Maine Maritime Academy and the Wilson Museum are offering two exciting opportunities to explore Castine Harbor and the lower Bagaduce River. Board an open launch provided by MMA on July 16 or August 6, each beginning at 10 a.m. and returning about 11:30 a.m. Historical sites and stories of Castine Harbor and the lower Bagaduce River will be highlighted along the way. Sightings of seals, eagles, and other wildlife are possible so be sure to bring your camera.
 
Plan to meet a Museum representative and MMA crew about 15 minutes early (9:45 a.m.) at MMA Waterfront for pre-boarding and safety check. Trips will leave promptly at 10 a.m. Each passenger should provide his/her own personal flotation device for the trip, if possible; a limited number are available through MMA. There is a closed shoe requirement (not just a closed toes but the whole thing!). No sandals or flip-flops allowed. Sneakers are best. 

This program is free and open to the public. Due to the popularity of these trips, reservations are a MUST. Deadlines are July 10 for the July 16 trip and July 31 for the August 6 trip. Space is limited and fills quickly - call 207-326-9247 or email info@wilsonmuseum.org. If you need to cancel a reservation, please let us know as soon as possible to allow others the chance to participate in a trip. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There are no "bad weather" dates. 

Agenda continued from the July 2nd meeting

Calvineers and their families will present “Eat... Drink... Love Whales”, a gala evening of Spanish-themed music, food and festivities at the new 15 Sea Street Bar and Grill on the Castine waterfront. This ticketed event will feature a concert by musician Sam Lardner and his band Barcelona, as well as delicious tapas and beverages prepared by 15 Sea Street executive chef and operator Jonathan Melancon and his crew.

Sam Lardner and Barcelona have been serving up their version of delicious rumba fusion for over two decades. Lardner is a master songwriter and storyteller, and the five members of his Barcelona band bring authentic Spanish rhythm, richness and depth to their performances. A true global citizen, Sam Lardner grew up in Connecticut, is a long-time resident of Spain, and performs regularly with his band throughout Europe and the United States at folk and world music festivals. He also created the Ocean Foundation's award-winning children's awareness campaign, ​Oceans Are Talking.

F​or information on tickets or to be a business or community sponsor of this Calvineers event, email ​Calvineers@gmail.com​ or call the Adams School at 326-8608.

Lecture on “Cotton’s Ocean: Castine and the Antebellum Cotton Trade”, 7:00 p.m. Dr. Stephen J. Hornsby will give an illustrated talk on the importance of the trans-Atlantic cotton trade for the growth of the shipbuilding and ship owning industries in Maine before the Civil War and how Castine fit into this world of oceanic commerce. Dr. Hornsby is Director of the Canadian-American Center and Professor of Geography and Canadian Studies at the University of Maine. He is the author and co-editor of several prize-winning books, including the Historical Atlas of Maine (2015). The free lecture will be held in the Humanities Lecture Hall in the Bath Iron Works Center on the campus of Maine Maritime Academy.

Shawn is the Land Steward for the Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust.

Tech Talk: IT Questions with Tom Lamontanaro

Sign-up for help 11-12, Open session 12-1 on IT topic: "Handling Social Media"

AGENDA:
1. Open meeting and confirm quorum present
2. Additions or corrections to agenda
3. Approve Minutes of June 11, 2019 meeting
4. Review & approve Source Water Protection Ordinance Permit Application Applicant: Donald Y. Tenney, 156 Court Street
5. Other business
6. Adjourn

Fireside Cooking

Baking pie in a dutch oven "This is the way we bake the bread, so early in the morning."

Though it won't be early in the morning, the aroma of baking bread will be a major draw on July 10, July 24, and August 14 from 2 - 5 p.m. at the John & Phebe Perkins House as Fireside Cooking is demonstrated (part of a guided tour) on the hearth. Tour visitors may enjoy some tasty morsels from the day's fare as they learn about the Perkins family and how meals were prepared in the late 1700s and early 1800s. The John & Phebe Perkins House is located at 111 Perkins Street in Castine and is part of the Wilson Museum campus. Guided tours of the Perkins House begin on the hour and are $5 per person. Should you miss our special Fireside Cooking demonstrations you can still tour the Perkins House any Wednesday or Sunday from 2 - 5 p.m. throughout July and August or by appointment.

Also, check out our Outdoor Cooking demonstrations on July 31, August 21, and September 11.

Join us in the Abbott School for a lively discussion of Letters Home from Sea: The Life and Letters of Solon J. Hanson. Purchase in the gift shop or on the website.

Join us for a weekend of racing and activities on the beautiful waters of Penobscot Bay! All boats and sailors are welcome!

Schedule of Events:
Friday evening -- Cocktail Party at Castine Yacht Club
Saturday afternoon -- the 68th Maine Retired Skippers Race (cocktails and awards to follow)
Sunday afternoon -- The Castine Cup (GMORA Scored Event)(cocktails and awards to follow)

Pull up one of our guest mornings and stay the weekend!
For more information, contact Castine.YC.RC@gmail.com

This concert will honor those band members who have recently passed away and feature pieces played by the band during the summer concert season.

For more information call Silas Yates 207-326-0663

Bill Berlinghoff with Guitar and Banjo. Free Admission

A folksinger in the Pete Seeger tradition, songs from the southern Appalachians to coastal Maine, from popular folk tunes of the ’60s and topical songs of the coffeehouses to the ballads and rowdy singalongs of the Irish pubs.

Co-sponsored by the the Castine Arts Association and the Friends of Witherle Library
For more info please call 207-326-9583

• Call to Order – Peter Vogell, Chair
• Additions, deletions or corrections to the agenda
• Sign Warrant(s) and Abatements; review Budget v. Actual, Trial Balance Sheets, Bank Reconciliations and Excise Tax Collections
• Approve Minutes of previous meeting(s)
• Business:
1. Appointment to the Witherle Memorial Library Board of Trustees to fill vacancy as recommended by the Board of Trustees
2. Approve to transfer funds from Capital account for Boat Launch Ramp to do final phase for Railings as recommended by the Harbor Committee
3. Town Manager’s Report
4. Other Business as Required
• Communications
• Acknowledge members of the public and address their requests, if any.
• Past Actions
• Selectboard Comments
• Schedule next meeting(s): [Selectboard Mtg(s): Tuesday, 9/3/19 at 4PM; Monday, 9/16/19 at 4PM; T/G Mtg: Wednesday, 8/21/19 at 8AM in Emerson Hall]
• Adjourn

AGENDA:
• Call to Order – Peter Vogell – Chair
• Approve minutes – 4/17/19
• Agenda:
1) New enrollment numbers
2) Upcoming schedule
3) Campus medical staff during RPT
4) General Discussions
• Public Comments
• Adjourn

Immediately following the T/G Mtg

• Call to Order – Peter Vogell, Chair
• Business:
1) Approve Warrants
• Adjourn

Outdoor Cooking

Bread baking in outdoor ovenNothing whets the appetite like an ocean breeze with the fragrance of wood smoke and baking bread wafting through the air. Visit the back yard of the John & Phebe Perkins House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 31, August 21 and September 11 as Director Patty Hutchins cooks up some treats using the outdoor bake oven, the fire pit, or a combination of the two. There might be bread or pizza, bean-hole-beans or stew, we're leaving it up to the weather and the whim of the cook. Mix up a batch of your own favorite bread and bring it down to pop into the oven - it's a big oven with room for several loaves (or a pie might be nice). Outdoor cooking tips are free of charge with impartial taste-testers always available.

Also, check out our Fireside Cooking demonstrations as part of a Perkins House tour on July 10, July 24, and August 14.

Everyone is welcome at the Castine Historical Society’s Annual Meeting. After a brief meeting, Christopher Timm, Curator of Exhibits for the Maine Maritime Museum, will give an illustrated talk called “Maine and the Caribbean: A Plantation? A Paradise?” Following the talk light refreshments will be served.

The program is free and open to the public. 

This program will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 86 Court St, Castine.