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(07/23/08) Steve Williams..."Adventures in Robinhood"

Tonight in the Library at 7, long time Georgetown resident Steve Williams will present a Powerpoint presentation relating his boyhood experiences (some of them) in our facinating community. Join us and Steve for the second of our Wednesday night lecture series.

(07/16/08) TONIGHT: BOATBUILDING ON THE KENNEBEC

Famous thirteen year old Milo Stanley from Richmond, fresh from his appearance on Prairie Home Companion last week, heightens the sensory experience of the Market Boat visit yesterday with fiddle music. Milo may be on board with Dave next Tuesday, but he has August reserved for a trip to Turkmenistan with his fiddler group.

Tonight we kick off the Robinhood Marine Center "Lecture in the Library" series with Jon Johansen, publisher of the "Maine Coastal News" discussing "Shipbuilding on the Kennebec." Jon is an avid researcher with an extensive marine library. He will give an informative talk on the history of boatbuilding on the Kennebec River. Join us tonight at 7:00 in the Library (by the Chief).

(07/11/08) Salt Bay Jazz Quartet Tonight

Bring your picnic baskets, have dinner at the Osprey, or sit on the deck at the Tavern at Riggs Cove and enjoy the music of the Salt Bay Jazz Quartet led by the smooth sax of Liz Matta this evening at the Gazebo from 4 to 7. Joining Liz will be Doug Ludwig on keyboard, Chris Hight on guitar and vocals, and newcomer Ben Millett on drums.

Welcome Liz (also a member of the Edith Jones Project) and her band at the Gazebo at 4 this afternoon or in the Library if it rains.

(07/09/08) DOCK STAFF TRAINING

You may have noticed that classes were in session yesterday afternoon. In our continuing efforts to assure safety and professionalism at Robinhood, four of our dock staff attended a training session on docking techniques and safety given by Bruce Blessington, owner of the sailing vessel "Dress Blue", and Tom Donovan, our staff yacht handler. Bruce was kind enough to offer his Alden 45 as a practice vessel.

Bruce emphasized the "SPEC" Method which stands for Safety first and foremost, Plan (wind, tide, current, size), Execute the plan (repetition, technique), and Confirm the vessel is secure.

The picnic table and dockside lesson was videotaped. Skippers are welcome to view the one hour tape at the accounting office during normal business hours. The information Bruce and Tom offered could be as helpful for vessel operations as it has been for RMC staff.

(07/07/08) THIS WEEK IN THE HOOD

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Expect the Market Boat tomorrow at 9:00 AM on the dot. Stock up with fresh vegetables, sweet rolls and pies for this coming week. See below. I might put a sample out by the coffee.

On Friday, welcome the Salt Bay Jazz Quartet at the gazebo from 4:00 to 7:00.
Their performance last year was well received and we look forward to their performance this Friday.

Has anyone mentioned that Robinhood has a monthly payment plan for year-round customers? See Warren for details.

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