2010 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Thursday, June 17, 6:30 pm

History & Heritage Series Book Discussion

in partnership with GLS Historical Society:

Grand Lake Stream Plantation by Minnie Atkinson

             (History, available at GLS Historical Society)

June 20—August 13 

Weekly conservation camps at Greenland Point Center.  www.greenlandpoint.com

June 27—August 8 

Darrow Wilderness Trip Camp Canoe Trips and Expeditions.  www.darrowcamp.org

Sunday, July 4  - All Day

Grand Lake Stream America Festivities

This community event is better every year! 

NEW: “Race For Grand Lake Stream”, 9 am

A 3 mile foot race from the ball field in Grand Lake Stream past Little Falls and back - for walkers and runners. 

PARADE: Look for DLLT’s float, launching our 2010 Explorations and Adventures Program with a theme of “Feathers, Fins, and Fur”.  The float is being prepared in partnership with students at Princeton Elementary School. 

Tuesday, July 6 & Wednesday, July 7

Nature Brigade Explorations & Adventures:

“Floating Classroom” Lake Tours

with the Maine Lakes Conservancy Institute

Each tour will be 2 hours - with 16 participants.  Features include a mini-submarine.  Residents and visitors can learn about our lakes and water quality, for a contribution of $10 per person.  Contact DLLT. 

Hosted by DLLT in partnership with Chet’s Camps, Grand Lake Lodge, Grand Lake Stream Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Shoreline Camps. 

     July 6, 8 am, West Grand: (Grand Lake Lodge)

     July 6, 11 am, West Grand: (GLSR Chamber)

     July 6, 2 pm, West Grand: (DLLT)

     July 6, 5 pm, West Grand: (DLLT)

     July 7, 8 am, Big Lake: (Chet’s Camps)

     July 7, 11 am, Big Lake: (Greenland Pt)

     July 7, 2 pm, Big Lake: (Greenland Pt)

Thursday, July 8, 7:00 pm

History & Heritage Series Special Presentation:

Geology of the Downeast Lakes Region,

With Geologist Elizabeth Wilson

Nature Brigade Explorations & Adventures

Tuesdays, July 13 – August 10, 9:30-12 noon.         

DLLT weekly educational activities for children ages 6-12, with all ages welcome. Rain or shine, dress for the activity and the weather, bring water bottle, sun screen and bug spray. Snacks will be provided.

Tuesday, July 13

Nature Brigade: Forest Birds

with Maurry Mills, Moosehorn Wildlife Refuge

Thursday, July 15, 6:30 pm

History & Heritage Series Book Discussion

in partnership with GLS Historical Society:

Hunting the Whole Way Home by Syd Lea

(Tales and essays on the outdoor world)

Tuesday, July 20

Nature Brigade: Fish

with Dave Marsanskis, GLS Fish Hatchery

Friday & Saturday, July 23 & 24

GLS Guides Association Dinners

Saturday-Sunday, July 24 & 25  . 10 am – 5 pm,

Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival

See www.glsfaf.org, and visit DLLT’s booth to say hello.

Sunday, July 25 , 12-2 pm.

8th Annual Meeting & Picnic

Lunch will be served at 12.  By reservation; Please RSVP

Tuesday, July 27

Nature Brigade: Beaver with Toby Tomah

Sunday, August 1   

6th Annual West Grand Lake Race

Canoe / Kayak Races for all, awards and picnic lunch.  Register before 10:30 am. Don’t miss it!

Tuesday, August 3

Nature Brigade: Bears

with Randy Cross, Maine Dept. Inland Fish & Wildlife

Tuesday, August 10

Nature Brigade: Moose & Deer

with Marie Laney, Registered Maine Guide

Thursday, August 19, 6:30 pm

History & Heritage Series Book Discussion

in partnership with GLS Historical Society:

Pod Run by Anna Cataldo & Ada Chambers

(Novel available at GLS Historical Society)