Dam Aid Concerts this summer have drawn hundreds of attendees, raised thousands of dollars and been enormous fun! Together, we are within a stone's throw of our summer goal of raising the $100,000 needed for upfront "soft costs" on the Curtis Pond Dam reconstruction effort, let's top it off.
We've also submitted our building permit application, and contracted Dubois and King to create bid ready construction plans. We are well on our way to finally saving Curtis Pond by rebuilding the Curtis Pond Dam! It's still a heavy lift, and we need EVERYONE on board. If you are interested in volunteering at any events, tabling at the pond, or otherwise assisting in the fundraising efforts, please email curtispondcalais@gmail.com to get involved! Also, let me know if you'd like to join the Curtis Pond email listserv - a place where we share thoughts, insights, events, volunteer opportunities, and all things Curtis Pond! Join the list to be the first to know about upcoming events and other pond happenings.
We are super excited that the Dam Aid Concert Series is continuing into the fall with several more events scheduled. Join us at any and all, donate generously, and most of all enjoy the wonders of this community!
SAT AUG 20 | 2:30 - 10 PM
Barn Stock: Not a fundraiser, just fun! Free and open to all, Food Truck on site! Featuring: The Brevity Thing, Luna Colt, Nardy Jade, Montpelier Jazz Project, Vincent Flats Blues Band. @ The Blue Barn in Maple Corner
SAT AUG 27 | 4 - 6 PM
Dam Aid Concert Featuring The Barn Band. The Barn Band plays an eclectic mix of folk, rock, country, bluegrass and gospel tunes. They cover many artists including Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Jesse Winchester, Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller, Del McCoury, the Grateful Dead, Sturgill Simpson and more!
@ Iris Wechling & Richard Maizells House – 1640 W. County Rd
SUN SEP 11 | 4 - 6 PM
Dam Aid Concert Featuring Folk Talk Trio: International folk troubadour Rik Palieri, CMA award-winning California songwriter and singer Patti Shannon and Vermont-based topical Americana songwriter Jason Baker have joined together to create a high energy show filled with the sound of 6 & 12 string guitars, banjo, harmonica, mandolin and Native American flute on some folk classics while accompanying each other on their original songs. Together they create a fun atmosphere that celebrates folk traditions and encourages audience participation. @ Barbara Butlers House – 40 N Calais Rd
All Dam Aid Concerts are BYO EVERYTHING - chairs, blankets, food/drink etc. Carry in/Carry out.
Stay Tuned, we're in the process of scheduling a grand finale Dam Aid Concert on Fall Foliage weekend featuring Lewis Franco and the DockStock Band!
More details on events, the dam reconstruction project, and how to donate visit: www.CurtisPond.org
Sep 25, 2024, 6 to 8 PM
Calais Cemetery Commission MeetingSep 25, 2024, 6 PM
Art on the Hardwick TrailsSep 28, 2024, 10 AM to 12 PM