Celebration for Calais Seniors!
The Friends of Calais is very pleased to host the annual high school graduation celebration with a Ice Cream Social on Sunday, May 31st, 2026 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Calais Town Hall. We are so proud of how far our Calais seniors have come and look forward to celebrating their future!
If you can bring a topping to share, the Friend of Calais will provide the ice cream. Also share any digital photos with the Friends of Calais for a presentation during the celebration-- please email to wadeac@gmail.com. We look forward to a fun and festive afternoon!
June Monthly Meeting - ANNUAL MEETING
Join us for our meeting to help plan our upcoming events and community programing. Please note the first 30 minutes of this meeting will be for our annual meeting, followed by the normal agenda.
July Monthly Meeting
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Calais Chicken BBQ
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.
Inaugural Calais Kickball Tourney
Inaugural CALAIS KICKBALL TOURNEY!
JOIN US FOR A FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE BILL HUDSON MEMORIAL BASEBALL FIELD/ EAST CALAIS RECREATION FIELD!
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 18 10AM-2:30PM (RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 19)
LOCATION: BILL HUDSON MEMORIAL BASEBALL FIELD/ EAST CALAIS RECREATION FIELD, ROUTE 14, EAST CALAIS, VT
IT’S A BATTLE OF THE CALAIS QUADRANTS! YOU DON’T NEED TO BE FROM CALAIS TO PLAY. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN BEING A TEAM CAPTAIN OR PLAYING ON A TEAM, PLEASE REACH OUT TO WALTER: wopuszynski@gmail.com 802-304-9822
Suggested donation of $20 per player. We hope to have concessions and music too!
All proceeds go to fixing up the Bill Hudson Memorial Baseball Field/East Calais Recreation Field.
Interested in helping with this event? Sign up here.
August Monthly Meeting
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September Monthly Meeting
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The Heat is On: Friends of Calais Chili & Cornbread Cook-Off and Contra Dance
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!
October Monthly Meeting
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November Monthly Meeting
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December Monthly Meeting
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May Monthly Meeting
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Curious Calais Nature Walk
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!
April Monthly Meeting
Join us for our meeting to help plan our upcoming events and community programing. PLEASE NOTE: this meeting will be virtual only - join meeting with this link.
March Monthly Meeting
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Town Meeting Day Lunch
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
February Monthly Meeting
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9th Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle
Join us for the 9th Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle at the Calais Elementary School!
January Monthly Meeting
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Calais Children’s Christmas Choir Rehearsal
Children of all ages are invited to join in on the fun of singing together on Christmas Eve at the traditional community service at the Old West Church! Debbie Clark will be leading the choir at rehearsals and on Christmas Eve singing the traditional songs. Rehearsals are taking place upstairs at the Maple Corner Community Center All are welcome!
Calais Children’s Christmas Choir Rehearsal
Children of all ages are invited to join in on the fun of singing together on Christmas Eve at the traditional community service at the Old West Church! Debbie Clark will be leading the choir at rehearsals and on Christmas Eve singing the traditional songs. Rehearsals are taking place upstairs at the Maple Corner Community Center All are welcome!
December Monthly Meeting
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Creature Contest
Get your creative juices flowing over Thanksgiving Break and join in the CREATURE CONTEST!
November Monthly Meeting
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Curious Calais Nature Walk
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.
MCCC Potluck and Mixer
Welcome New Neighbors and Connect with Old Friends!
Please bring a dish to share with the community.
Spooktacular
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!
October Monthly Meeting
Join us for our meeting to help plan our upcoming events and community programing.
*Please note that the location for this meeting will be at the Calais Town Office.
Curious Calais Nature Walk
Join us at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 6th at the Broadview Farm Trail to view the rise of the full "Hunter's Moon". We will take a short hike to a big open area on top of a knoll with a commanding view. It will be a great place for full moon viewing (weather permitting).
The Heat is On: Friends of Calais Inaugural Chili & Cornbread Cook-Off and Contra Dance
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!
WCUUSD Community Meal
Join WCUUSC for a community meal to culminate a month of connection in WCUUSD. Bring your neighbor, your family, and your friends to share a meal together.
Food brings people together, connections build community, and when we are connected, all of us benefit.
The details:
Thursday, September 25th - 5:30
Outside the Main Entrance to U-32 Middle and High School (Rain plan in cafeteria).
Tables and chairs will be provided, bring a blanket if you want to picnic.
Back to School BBQ
The Friends of Calais is hosting the annual Welcome Back BBQ on Thursday, September 18, 2025 rain, or shine at the Calais Elementary School.
Join us immediately following the Back-to-School Open House from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for a community BBQ and Potluck. Friends of Calais will provide the proteins and drinks; please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
We cannot do it without help. Please volunteer to help with setting up, cooking, and/or cleaning up if you are able. Review the available volunteer needs here and click on the button to sign up.
Thank you!
We are excited to welcome all Calais community members and look forward to a prosperous school year ahead.
Dance Halls in our Town
Location: Memorial Hall on #10 Pond (aka Mirror Lake)
207 G.A.R. Road, North Calais
Please bring a dish to share, labeled with your name and any ingredients to note re allergens (gluten, soy, dairy, eggs, nuts).
The Hall has dishes, flatware, and mugs for use or bring your own place setting. Coffee and tea will be available.
All are welcome to this monthly meeting of the Calais and E. Montpelier Historical Societies.
September Monthly Meeting
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Town of Calais Volunteer Appreciation
Join us as we celebrate all of the volunteers across our community. More event information to come.
August Monthly Meeting
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Curious Calais Nature Walk
The Friends of Calais and the Calais Trails Committee would like to invite you to enjoy a walk with your fellow community members on Saturday, August 9th, gathering at 9AM. We will be hiking the Robinson Ridge trail. There is a small parking area on Robinson Hill Road, which we encourage you to use for parking. We will meet up at the trailhead. This is an opportunity to bring your family and friends and get to know your fellow community members while enjoying nature. No experience required!
Calais 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. 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, event ends at 3.
PLEASE RESERVE YOUR PLATES!
We have a team of skilled grill masters stoking the fires, basting the thighs and serving up the best Chiavetta's Chicken in New England while the mac-n-cheese slowly smokes to perfection, but welcome your homemade pies to sweeten the experience for all. If you can share your baking skills, please sign-up here. THANK YOU!
July Monthly Meeting
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Annual Meeting & June Monthly Meeting
The Annual Meeting will be 6:30-7pm. Our June monthly meeting will be from 7-8pm. Join us for our meeting to help plan our upcoming events and community programing.
Celebration for Calais Seniors!
The Friends of Calais is very pleased to host the annual high school graduation celebration with a Ice Cream Social on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Calais Town Hall. We are so proud of how far our Calais seniors have come and look forward to celebrating their future!
If you can bring a topping to share, the Friend of Calais will provide the brownies and ice cream. Also share any digital photos with the Friends of Calais for a presentation during the celebration-- please email to friendsofcalais2020@gmail.com. We look forward to a fun and festive afternoon!
Event Ideas
The Friends of Calais are excited to offer opportunities for people of all ages in our community. We’re excited to bring back traditions and introduce new ones! Please share your ideas with us.
Become A Volunteer
Are you interested in volunteering with us? We’d love to hear from you!