2009 Sesquicentennial
Calendar of Events
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MONTH
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EVENT & LOCATION
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HOST & TIME
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COST
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| January |
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01/06/09
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Lecture - Contributions of Arthur Gould |
PIHS
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Free
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Turner Memorial Library |
12 - 1 PM
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01/08/09
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Lecture - Contributions of Arthur Gould |
PIHS
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Free
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Turner Memorial Library |
6 - 7 PM
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01/31/09
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Victorian Tea |
Eastern Star
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$5.00
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Masonic Lodge, State St |
1:30 PM
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| February |
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02/03/09
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Lecture - The History of the
Aroostook Valley Railroad |
PIHS
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Free
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Turner Memorial Library |
12 - 1 PM
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02/13/09
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Stew Supper |
PIHS
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varies
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PI Snowmobile Club |
5 - 7 PM
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02/14/09
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Planet Head Day |
NMMS
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Free/Don.
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N. Maine Museum of Science |
11:00 AM
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02/27/09
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Irish Fling |
PISCC/CSCC
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Caribou Performing Arts Ctr |
7:00 PM
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| March |
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03/03/09
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Lecture - The History of
Northern Maine Sanatorium |
PIHS
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Free
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Turner Memorial Library |
12 - 1 PM
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| April |
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04/02/09
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Red Cross Heroes Breakfast |
NMCC
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$25
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NMCC-Edmunds/Christie Bldgs |
7:30 AM
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04/02/09
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Lecture - History of the
Maysville Grange |
PIHS
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Free
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Turner Memorial Library |
6 - 7 PM
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04/04/09
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Presque Isle's 150 Birthday Party |
PISCC
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Free
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NMCC-Edmunds/Christie Bldgs |
11 AM - 4 PM
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04/04/09
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Hand cancelled stamp |
PISCC
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Postage
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PI Post Office |
All Day
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04/07/09
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Lecture - History of the
Maysville Grange |
PIHS
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Free
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Turner Memorial Library |
12 - 1 PM
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04/11/09
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Costumed guided walking tours of
downtown begin |
PIHS
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Free
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Vera Estey House |
10:00 AM
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04/18/09
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Home, Garden and Recreation Show |
Kiwanis
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$3
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The Forum |
10 AM - 8 PM
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04/19/09
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Home, Garden and Recreation Show |
Kiwanis
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$3
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The Forum |
10 AM - 4 PM
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04/28/09
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Community Sinawik Open House |
NMCC
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Free
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NMCC-Res. Construction Lab |
11 AM - 1 PM
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| May |
Turner Memorial Library |
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05/05/09
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Lecture - The Life & Times of
Vera Estey |
PIHS
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Free
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Vera Estey House |
12 - 1 PM
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05/09/09
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Open House at Vera Estey House -
VE's 115th b'day |
PIHS
|
Free
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Vera Estey House |
10 AM - 2PM
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05/10/09
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Historical Music Concert |
Caribou Chorale
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Donations
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St. Mary's |
3:00 PM
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| June |
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06/02/09
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Lecture - History of
Entertainment in PI |
PIHS
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Free
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Turner Memorial Library |
12 - 1 PM
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06/04/09
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Fiddlehead Festival |
Advantage Payr
|
TBD
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Riverside Park |
All Day
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06/25/09
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Strawberry Shortcake Festival |
PIACC
|
$3
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North Street |
All Day
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762-1151
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Time Capsules |
PISCC/PIHS
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Free/$5
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Contact Historical Society |
N/A
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| July |
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07/07/09
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Lecture - The History of
Northern Maine Fair |
PIHS
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Free
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Turner Memorial Library |
12 - 1 PM
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07/31-08/08
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Northern Maine Fair |
NMF
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Fair adm
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Northern Maine Fairgrounds |
All Day
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07/24-07/26
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Ultimate ATV Event |
Star City ATV
|
Varies
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Star City ATV Club grounds |
Varies
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07/28-07/30
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Historic Pavilion - History of
Northern Maine Fair |
NMF
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Fair adm
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Northern Maine Fairgrounds |
4 - 8 PM
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Sundays
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The James School - Open House |
TJS
|
Free
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The James School |
1 - 2 PM
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| August |
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08/04/09
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Lecture - The History of
Hot Air Ballooning |
PIHS
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Free
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Turner Memorial Library |
12 - 1 PM
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08/08/09
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The James School - Family Fun Day |
TJS
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The James School |
All Day
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Sundays
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The James School - Open House |
TJS
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Free
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The James School |
1 - 2 PM
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08/15/09
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Sesquicentennial 5K Fun Run |
PISCC
|
$5
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Fire Station - around town |
10:00 AM
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08/15/09
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Parade |
PIACC
|
Free
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Downtown |
Time TBA
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08/15/09
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Fireworks |
PISCC
|
Free
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Northern Maine Fairgrounds |
9:00 PM
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08/27-30/09
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Balloon Fest |
COMBF
|
Free
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Northern Maine Fairgrounds |
6 AM - 6 PM
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08/28/09
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Balloon Fest - BBQ |
PIHS
|
Menu
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Northern Maine Fairgrounds |
5 - 7 PM
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| September |
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09/01/09
|
Lecture - History of Sidney Cook |
12 - 1 PM
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Free
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Turner Memorial Library |
PIHS
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| October |
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10/06/09
|
Lecture - Thomas & James Phair |
12 - 1 PM
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Free
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Turner Memorial Library |
PIHS
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| November |
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11/03/09
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Lecture - History of the
Presque Isle Library |
12 - 1 PM
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Free
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Turner Memorial Library |
PIHS
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| December |
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12/01/09
|
Lecture - A Victorian Christmas |
12 - 1 PM
|
Free
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Turner Memorial Library |
PIHS
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12/05/09
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Holiday Light Parade |
7:00 PM
|
Free
|
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Downtown |
PIACC
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12/12/09
|
Victorian Christmas family/youth
hands-on activity |
1:00 PM
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$5
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To be announced |
PIHS
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Events, dates, times and locations are subject to change.
Please watch for monthly updates. FMI, 762-1151.
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