Sunday, October 4, at 10:00 a.m. Meet at the Maple Corner Community Center. Join Christine Badalamenti Smith of the Calais Conservation Commission for a guided session in the newly conserved Fitch Forest. The group will walk a short distance along one of Calais' town trails to a spot in the forest where Christine will lead a guided experience meant to awaken your senses, reconnect you with the natural world, and engage your inner wild. No experience needed. Free and open to all.

Bring your dancing shoes and tasting palate to THE EVENT this Fall Foliage Festival! Maybe spice up the life of your community members, who will vote on their favorite Chili & Cornbread recipes followed by a Contra Dance!

Join Friends of Calais and the Calais Trails Committee for a Harvest Moon Rise Nature Walk

The Friends of Calais & Calais Advisory Team are hosting the annual Welcome Back BBQ on Thursday, September 17, 2026 rain, or shine at the Calais Elementary School.

The open house will start at 5:30, and the BBQ will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Stay tuned for ways that you can volunteer, including potluck items and setting up, grilling & more.

Thank you!

We are excited to welcome all Calais community members and look forward to a prosperous school year ahead.

Join Friends of Calais and the Calais Trails Committee for a summer hike!

The Friends of Calais are hosting the 3nd Annual "Thighs & Pies" on Sunday, July 12th, in beautifully restored Memorial Hall! We're excited to resume some semblance of tradition and celebrate with a community Chicken BBQ.

Come spend the afternoon on the shores of beautiful #10 Pond and enjoy a meal with friends and neighbors. Wood-fired BBQ chicken, smoked mac-n-cheese, garden salad and pie for $20/plate. Reserve your plate(s) now! This event will be limited by parking and occupancy. We did sell out last year! Parking opens at 11, lunch will be served from 12-2pm.

Join Friends of Calais and the Calais Trails Committee for a summer hike!

Join Friends of Calais and the Calais Trails Committee for a spring hike to take in all that nature has to offer . . .  including looking for some of our favorite spring ephemerals!

Please join us for a Town Meeting Day Lunch! Friends of Calais will again be hosting Calais' traditional community lunch on Town Meeting Day.  Proceeds will support the organization's work to broaden the scope of enrichment activities and programs for all our community members.  Lunch will offer both vegetarian and gluten free options:

-Price for ages 13 and above:  $5.00

-Price for ages 12 and below:  Free

Helpful and energetic volunteers are needed to make this town-wide event successful.  If you are willing to assist, please sign up here: Town Lunch Volunteer Sign Up!

If you’re interested in bringing a dish, all food is being coordinated by Barbara Butler. Please contact her directly: barbarabutlervt@gmail.com

Join us for the 9th Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle at the Calais Elementary School!

Get your creative juices flowing over Thanksgiving Break and join in the CREATURE CONTEST!

Join the Friends of Calais and the Calais Trails Committee for our next Curious Calais Nature Walk led by Holly Weiss on Sunday, November 9th at 10:00 a.m.

Welcome New Neighbors and Connect with Old Friends!

Please bring a dish to share with the community.

Join Us for the 5th Annual Halloween Spooktacular!
Hosted by the Friends of Calais & CES Parent Advisory Group

Saturday, November 1, 2025
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Calais Elementary School

Get ready for an afternoon of frightfully fun festivities at our 5th Annual Halloween Spooktacular! This year’s event will feature both trunk-or-treat and activity stations, a spooky house and a warm up station — and we need YOU to help make it a spooky success! Click HERE for all of the details and to volunteer!