LOCAL Events

June 4: 9th Annual SMH5K Road Race Come run with us FOR THE HEALTH OF IT! 181 Main Street, Norway WMHCC.ORG 207-744-6052

June 9: Telstar Graduation 284 Walkers Mills Rd. (207) 824-2136

June 11th: BAAM at The Gem Presents the Jacob Jolliff Band 7:00 pm at The Gem, Admission is “Pay What You Can” benefiting BAAM

June 17: Library Plant Sale Bethel Library. Get there early for the best selection on perennials and more! 9am. 5 Broad St., Bethel. bethellibraryassociation.org, 207-824-2520

June 26: Annual Bethel Area Chamber Golf Classic The Bethel Resort & Suites Golf Club. Come together for a day of networking, contests, raffles, auction, prizes, and 18 holes of fun against a backdrop of the western Maine mountains. Pre-registration required. Your support will benefit the Bethel Area Chamber and its efforts to showcase the Bethel area as a premier four-season destination. Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce. bethelmaine.com, 207-824-2282

June 29th: Bethel Pride 3:00 pm - 7:30 at The Gem Admission is “Pay What You Can” benefiting Telstar High School Civil Rights Team

July 1: BAAM Art Market The Philbrook Place, 162 Main Street, Bethel. 10am - 4pm. Local artists, crafters, & artisans will be set up to showcase and sell their handmade creations. FMI: coordinator@ bethelareaartsandmusic.com, bethelareaartsandmusic.com

Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 1247, 8 Station Place

Bethel, ME 04217

Tel: 207.824.2282 • Fax: 207.824.7123

Toll-free: 800.442.5826 info@bethelmaine.com www.bethelmaine.com www.facebook.com/bethelarea

July 1: 19th Annual Shy, Novice & Closeted Art Show This art show provides the opportunity and the encouragement for any person who considers themselves to be a shy, novice and/or a closeted artist to show their work(s) of art. All mediums, all levels of proficiency or not, from all ages welcomed. Show is from 9am-4pm and located at 18 High Street, Bethel. FMI: contact Janet Willie at 207-824-3889

July 1-2: River Rock Music Festival Sunday River. This Christian music celebration has some of the top artists in Christian music coming to perform in the mountains. riverrockfestival.com, 401-680-2420

July 4: The 4th of July Picnic & Concert Museums of the Bethel Historical Society. Celebrate our nation’s independence with an outdoor concert by the fabulous Portland Brass Quintet. 11:30am-1pm. Bring your picnic lunch, and after the presentation of colors and the National Anthem, enjoy the concert. bethelhistorical.org, 207-824-2908

July 6: Treasures from the Collection Museums of the Bethel Historical Society Beginning every Thursday through Saturday in July and August. 1pm-4pm bethelhistorical.org, 207-824-2908

July 8th: BAAM at The Gem Presents Comedian Mohtasham Yaqub 7:00 pm at The Gem Admission is “Pay What You Can” benefiting BAAM

July 8-9: Annual Western Maine Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road (Rt. 26), Bethel. Gems, minerals, crystals, books, magazines, fossils, jewelry, door prizes, muse- um-quality displays, gem raffle, food, and much more. Entrance fee $3, under 12 is FREE. 10am-4pm. mincoll@megalink.net, 207-665-2759

July 14-15: New England Forest Rally Sunday River & surrounding area. Regional and national rally racing pros take on the back roads of western Maine and northern New Hampshire. newenglandforestrally. com

July 14-15: The Bethel Library’s Used Book Sale under the tent at the library, from noon-5 pm on Friday, and all day Saturday 5 Broad St., Bethel. bethellibraryassociation.org, 207-824-2520

July 15: Bethel Summerfest Bethel Town Common. THE big summer party! Artists, craft, and food vendors, live music, kids’ entertainment, fireworks, & more. bethelsummerfest.com, 207-824-2282

July 15: Museums of the Bethel Historical Society - Exhibits open all day during Summerfest. 10 Broad Street, 207-824-2908, bethelhistorical.org

July 20th: BAAM at The Gem Presents Cantrip 7:00 pm at The Gem Admission is “Pay What You Can” benefiting BAAM

July 21: Big Ass Bash – Sunday River: Before the Tough Mountain Challenge kicks yours, party it off at this year’s annual Big Ass Bash! The Big Ass Bash is open to everyone and free for all ages. Bring your appetite and party pants for the ultimate pre-race celebration. Party takes over from 5 to 9PM.800-543-2754.

July 22: Tough Mountain Challenge – Sunday River: Thrill-seeking competitors face natural and man-made obstacles on a 5k alpine terrain course. toughmountain.com, 800-543-2754.

July 22: The Gehring Legacy – Museums of the Bethel Historical Society 10:00: Coffee reception - Lobby, McLaughlin Science Center, Gould Academy, 10:30: Presentation by William F. Chapman, Executive Director of the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society - Trustees’ Auditorium, McLaughlin Science Center, Gould Academy, 11:15: Walking tours of Church and Broad Street, 12:00: Reception and remarks by Northern Forest Center staff - Grounds, Gehring House, south end of Broad Street, 1:00 - 4:00: “Golden Age of the Gehring Clinic” exhibit on view -Robinson House, Museums of the Bethel Historical Society 207824-2908, info@bethelhistorical.org

July 21-23: 23rd Annual New England Couples Golf Championship

The Bethel Resort & Suites. The perfect weekend for couples who love the game. Two day tournament, entertainment & great prizes. bethelinn.com, 800-654-0125

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