McGill’s Community Band to hold first concert of the season June 16
With summer kicking into high gear, the month of June has a bundle of activities and entertaining events scheduled in southern Aroostook County.
“June starts our whole big push of summer festivals and entertainment,” said Lori Weston, executive director for the Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce.
A “Third Thursday and Community Arts Festival” is scheduled for June 16 in Houlton. It marks the first year that the chamber has scheduled such an event to kick off the summer season. The fair happens from 4-7 p.m. and features community arts projects, a puppet show at the Houlton Recreation Center, artist demonstrations and food booths.
“We’ll be blocking off Main Street from Broadway Street to the beginning of Market Square,” Weston said. “A lot of our downtown businesses will stay open that night, so there will be something for everyone.”
For those looking for an evening of relaxation and good music, check out McGill’s Community Band, which kicks off its season of music on June 16, in conjunction with the Third Thursday event, at 7p.m. Concerts are held every Thursday (weather permitting) through Aug. 18 at the Houlton Amphitheatre located at Houlton Community Park. There is no cost to attend the concerts, but donations are always accepted.
Public Supper June 4
Greater Houlton Christian Acadmey will hold a public supper on June 4 from 4:30-6 p.m. to support the school. The supper will be held at The Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum. A bike-a-thon awards ceremony will also be held that evening. For more information, call 532-0736.
If fishing is your thing, check out the Military Street Baptist Church’s annual fishing derby June 18. Held at the pond on Drakes Hill. For more information, contact the church at 532-2783.
The Houlton Wesleyan and Military Street Baptist churches will once again join forces to host a children’s “Vacation Bible School.” The camp will be held June 19-23 from 5:30-8 p.m.
Those looking for a creative outlet can visit the Southern Aroostook Cultural Arts Program (SACAP) on Main Street in Houlton. A free writing group will be held at the gallery on June 8 and 22 from 6-8 p.m. For more information, contact Bob Cowperthwaite at 532-9119.
Another event sponsored by SACAP will be a series called “Focus on Nature,” at Blue Moon Gallery/Visions June 3 to July 23. The exhibit is open Tuesdays through Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. SACAP organized in1999 to help arts flourish in southern Aroostook County. For more information, contact Cowperthwaite.
