Upcoming events.
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing Party!
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing Party! - Wednesday, August 13 (Cloudy Date 8/14), 9:00pm @ Blueberry Hill
Join IIT and the Island Stargazers at IIT’s Blueberry Hill Preserve to take in August’s annual light show - the Perseid Meteor Shower! The Perseid meteor shower occurs every Summer, in our northeast region of the country. It takes place from mid-late July to late August, but peaks mid August.
Come out Wednesday night (Thursday cloudy date) to enjoy one of the major meteor shower events of the year. Bring a blanket, binoculars and whatever late-night picnic you’d like and let’s take in the night sky together!
Community Park Farmers Market
Located in Community Park, each Thursday you'll find folks gathered for fresh produce and flowers, olive oil, meat and cheese, live music, local art and crafts, Burgers from The Big Island Grill, and Bluewater Bakery's famous morning buns!
Visit https://www.islesborocommunitycenter.org/farmers-market for more info and a full list of vendors.
Big Tree Boating Last Day of the Season
The last day of BTB for the season! Thank you for another amazing summer!
Sounds of Summer Fundraiser - The Rock Creek Singers
The annual Islesboro Community Center fundraising event — this year featuring the Rock Creek Singers, the 20-voice chamber ensemble of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington D.C. known for dynamic a cappella performances of classical and pop choral pieces!
Community Park Farmers Market
Located in Community Park, each Thursday you'll find folks gathered for fresh produce and flowers, olive oil, meat and cheese, live music, local art and crafts, Burgers from The Big Island Grill, and Bluewater Bakery's famous morning buns!
Visit https://www.islesborocommunitycenter.org/farmers-market for more info and a full list of vendors.
Apple Stewardship Talk with Dan Tutor
IIT’s Blueberry Hill is home to apple trees of all ages, shapes and sizes. Some are older than we know and likely the product of unintentional apple trees created from feeding livestock. Some are the first stages of IIT’s heritage apple orchard that we have been expanding on annually for the past three seasons.
On Saturday, August 23, join IIT with Dan Tutor to learn what you can do to tend, prune and protect your trees at all stages of life.
Up Island Church Music Series - Annadeene Konesni Fowler and Tom Fowler
The Hot Suppers, including former islanders Annadeene Konesni Fowler, Tom Fowler, and Pete Davis,
plays Americana dance-band music, showcasing a mix of original and vintage blues, country and rock and roll. Their music is marked by huge vocal harmonies, sweet instrumental moments and propulsive rhythms.
Suggested donation of $20 per person at the door*.
Up Island Church Monthly Farmers Market
On the fourth Sunday of the month look for our Monthly Market featuring fresh baked pastries and bread, handcrafted items, yard sale finds, eggs, pickles, preserves, and produce. It starts at 12noon and closes at 3. If you wish to participate as a vendor, please contactSandy Oliver at 734-8140 or sandyoliver47@gmail.com. Space can be reserved for a suggested donation of $10.
Summer Star Party!
Summer Star Party! - Wednesday, August 27, 8:30pm @ Blueberry Hill
Take in the night sky at IIT’s Blueberry Hill Preserve! Astronomer John Meader, of Northern Stars Planetarium, joins us during August’s New Moon on Wednesday, August 27, to point out the stars and constellations over eastern Penobscot Bay. Bring binoculars for better viewing and a blanket to sit on.
IIT programs are free and open to all. For further information, reach out to Chloe Joule at cjoule@islesboroislandstrust.org or (207) 734-6907.
Community Park Farmers Market
Located in Community Park, each Thursday you'll find folks gathered for fresh produce and flowers, olive oil, meat and cheese, live music, local art and crafts, Burgers from The Big Island Grill, and Bluewater Bakery's famous morning buns!
Visit https://www.islesborocommunitycenter.org/farmers-market for more info and a full list of vendors.
Community Park Farmers Market
Located in Community Park, each Thursday you'll find folks gathered for fresh produce and flowers, olive oil, meat and cheese, live music, local art and crafts, Burgers from The Big Island Grill, and Bluewater Bakery's famous morning buns!
Visit https://www.islesborocommunitycenter.org/farmers-market for more info and a full list of vendors.
The Islesboro Forum - Michael Mann, co-author of the forthcoming book “Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World”
Professor Michael Mann, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Earth & Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, Tyler Prize recipient and co-author of the forthcoming book “Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World”
Up Island Church Music Series - Michael Mcguire
On island to visit his sister Colleen Dove – Michael is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and DIY recording artist who styles his music on classic folk and rock and roll structures, and couples them with hyper-literate lyrics that both protest and ponder our existence.
Community Park Farmers Market
Located in Community Park, each Thursday you'll find folks gathered for fresh produce and flowers, olive oil, meat and cheese, live music, local art and crafts, Burgers from The Big Island Grill, and Bluewater Bakery's famous morning buns!
Visit https://www.islesborocommunitycenter.org/farmers-market for more info and a full list of vendors.
The Islesboro Forum - Editorial Staff of the Maine Monitor
A discussion about local journalism with the editorial staff from The Maine Monitor
150 Years Together Celebration
150 Years Together: Join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone — 150 combined years of service, care, and commitment to our island community.
Islesboro Arts Collective Arts & Crafts Show
Join members of the Islesboro Arts Collective and friends for the Annual Arts & Crafts Show. Featuring works from 20 Artists/Makers Opening night reception Friday August 1st 5:00pm - 7:00pm Saturday August 2nd and Sunday August 3rd 12:30pm - 4:30pm Free shuttle from Islesboro Ferry Terminal to the Historical Society on Saturday August 2nd Link for reservation: https://islesboroartscollective.com/flyer.pdf
https://islesboroartscollective.com
Community Park Farmers Market
Located in Community Park, each Thursday you'll find folks gathered for fresh produce and flowers, olive oil, meat and cheese, live music, local art and crafts, Burgers from The Big Island Grill, and Bluewater Bakery's famous morning buns!
Visit https://www.islesborocommunitycenter.org/farmers-market for more info and a full list of vendors.
New Thousand Band
New Thousand fuses virtuosic electric violin with high-octane percussion and electronic production. They blend classical and Mediterranean music with a modern club sensibility.
Maine's Secret Recipe for a Thriving Global Ocean with Glenn Prickett, President and CEO of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute - Islesboro Community Center
Gulf of Maine Research Institute President & CEO Glenn Prickett will join us to share Maine’s Secret Recipe for a Thriving Global Ocean. Throughout his presentation, Glenn will help us envision a future in which the Gulf of Maine ecosystem, economy, and communities thrive amid rapid change.
Up Island Church Monthly Farmers Market
On the fourth Sunday of the month look for our Monthly Market featuring fresh baked pastries and bread, handcrafted items, yard sale finds, eggs, pickles, preserves, and produce. It starts at 12noon and closes at 3. If you wish to participate as a vendor, please contactSandy Oliver at 734-8140 or sandyoliver47@gmail.com. Space can be reserved for a suggested donation of $10.
IIT Trail Day! Sunday, July 27th - Kick-Off Event at Blueberry Hill @ 9:00am
Join IIT for our 5th Annual Trail Day! Help preserve our trails for all to enjoy. Join us for a Kick-off Event at Blueberry Hill Preserve at 9:00am.
Participants will receive an IIT Trail Passport with directions, trail maps, clue hunt, highlights and mileage. Show your passport to receive an ice cream from the Dark Harbor Shop after the event!
To Register:
Go to: https://www.islesboroislandstrust.org/events/iit-trail-day
Look for us at the IIT Table at the Islesboro Farmers Market
Contact Kizzi Barton (kbarton@islesboroislandstrust.org) or Mark Haffenreffer (markhaff2000@gmail.com) or call the IIT office: (207) 734-6907
Head to the Beach - Islesboro Half Marathon & 5k Fundraiser
Celebrate recreation on our island!
3 ways to play:
RUN
Race starts at 8am from The Sporting Club. 5k and half marathon options
CHEER
Set up a chair and line the race route between 8am & 12pm to cheer on the runners!
PARTY
Join us for the After Party! 12pm at the ICC Community Park
Register Here:
http://bit.ly/4eqN0OV
$45 Adults
$25 Students
All proceeds support children’s recreation programs
Featuring:
Big Island Grill
Marshall Wharf Brewing Co.
Live music by Northeast
Attention Islesboro!
You may have noticed a few more island runners out and about this summer. They’re getting ready for the annual “Head to the Beach” 5k and Half marathon fundraiser on Saturday, July 26th!
Special Requests:
We ask that if YOU’RE out and about on this day between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. to be aware of the extra volume of people running/walking on the roads.
There will be water tables set up around the course and mile markers placed prior to the event.
As required, the main cross sections (Historical Society & Islesboro Community Center) will have traffic control flaggers who are trained and might keep you from driving in these areas between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Fred and the fabulous ambulance crew will be on call and on stand-by in the town office parking lot during these hours as well!
When you’re cheering for a runner, please do so from the safety of a yard!
Thank you,
The Islesboro Recreation Committee
Colleen Dove, Director
Lauren Janney, Chair
Lindsey Govoni, Becky Bolduc, Gil Rivera, Jennifer Bailey, Tracey Wuori, Agnes Adams,
Marianne Purdy
Evening By the Pond - Boardman Cottage
Celebrate The Boardman Cottage, Islesboro’s elders, and their families with a live auction, wine, appetizers, music, and cheer!
Community Park Farmers Market
Located in Community Park, each Thursday you'll find folks gathered for fresh produce and flowers, olive oil, meat and cheese, live music, local art and crafts, Burgers from The Big Island Grill, and Bluewater Bakery's famous morning buns!
Visit https://www.islesborocommunitycenter.org/farmers-market for more info and a full list of vendors.
Bean Supper
Join us at the UpIsland Church for a summer extension of the Mason's bean supper. This will be a first come-first serve dinner (sorry, no carry out option). More information coming soon. Contact sandyoliver47@gmail.com for more info or if you'd like to donate food or time.
Antique Car Show
Join us for an Antique Car and Truck Show featuring island vehicles. Lunch is available thanks to the Sporting Club. There will be family friendly activities including games, kite flying, scavenger hunt as well as the cars and trucks themselves!
Contact Amy Mulnix amymulnix@gmail.com for details.
Alice L. Pendleton Library Bake Sale
Please join us for the Annual Friends of the Alice L Pendleton Library Bake Sale
CALLING ALL COOKS AND BAKERS!!
Please consider stirring up your best cake, cookies, bread, muffins, jam or savory torte... and donating them to support the Alice L. Pendleton Library here on Islesboro!
Our once-a -year BAKE SALE fund-raiser takes place on
Saturday, July 19th. Come join the fun -
it's the same day as the opening of the 2025 Book Sale under the tent on the library's front lawn -
and your baked goods or other homemade items will surely add to the "good taste" of this annual event!
Please bring your donations to the library between 8:30 am and 10:30 am on July 19.
Questions? Please call 207-734-8281.
Many thanks
from the Friends of the ALP Library
Dick Pulliam Retrospective
There will be a retrospective of work by long-time Islesboro resident Dick Pulliam. Dick was known for his stylized and abstracted paintings of nature scenes and landscapes.
A reception will be held July 17th, 5-7pm
www.islesborohistorical.org
Community Park Farmers Market
Located in Community Park, each Thursday you'll find folks gathered for fresh produce and flowers, olive oil, meat and cheese, live music, local art and crafts, Burgers from The Big Island Grill, and Bluewater Bakery's famous morning buns!
Visit https://www.islesborocommunitycenter.org/farmers-market for more info and a full list of vendors.
Tollef Runquist - Paintings at the Double Door Gallery
Please join us at Double Door Gallery on Wednesday, July 16 at 5:30pm for an opening reception to view a marvelous selection of works by Mid-coast Maine artist Tollef Runquist. Many thanks to Dowling Walsh Gallery for their cooperation in bringing Tollef to Islesboro! Tollef’s show will be available to view at the Double Door through July 26.
Thank you to all who have attended openings at the Double Door, and who have supported Maine artists across the island for years!
10% of the gallery’s opening night proceeds benefit The Beacon Project, in support of The Boardman Cottage.
Visiting Author Paul Doiron Reading & Book Signing
Contact librarydir@townofislesboro.com for more info.