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View photos and video from the 2nd Annual Capt'n Eli Family Fun Day at the Regatta Banquet & Conference Center in Eliot, Maine.


Spending a rainy day with Capt'n Eli
Also a teen race car driver and giant inflatable whale

By Gina Carbone
November 15, 2009

ELIOT, Maine — The intrepid Capt'n Eli, a 13-year-old race car driver and a giant inflatable whale came together on Saturday for the second annual Capt'n Eli Family Fun Day.

During the free event, held at the Regatta Banquet & Conference Center, Jay Piscopo sketched characters from his graphic novel series, "The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli."

Pass modified driver Sulo Burbank, 13, of Gorham, Maine, let kids check out his race car, which was parked outside next to an Eliot fire engine.

Children danced to the sounds of the Rick Miller Trio and drank Capt'n Eli's Soda, which is a sponsor of Burbank's racing.

The Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation brought a 60-foot whale into the banquet hall for kids to walk through, and set up a table full of stuffed animals and marine information. The event functioned partially as a fund-raiser for the Portsmouth-based nonprofit organization.

Event coordinator Tami Kennedy said they had seen about 200 visitors come in by around 1:30 p.m. on a day of pouring rain, with people already waiting outside before they opened at noon. She estimated by 4 p.m., at the end of the event, they would have welcomed around 300 people.

"We've had a great response," Kennedy said. "The objective is to get more fans and to give people an awareness of the series and who the characters are."...READ MORE

Nov 14: 2nd Annual Capt’n Eli Family Fun Day

Check out photos from last year's event at this link.

WHAT: 2nd Annual Capt'n Eli Family Fun Day
WHEN: Saturday, November 14 -- Noon-4:00
WHERE: Regatta Banquet & Conference Center
Route 236 - Eliot Commons - Eliot, Maine
Directions at this link

Calling kids of all ages! Join the Capt'n Eli crew for a day of family fun. Come get your hands on a free superhero sketch by Jay Piscopo, creator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli graphic novel series.

Blue Ocean Society will take you inside a life-size finback whale and introduce you to real life sea creatures you can hold in your own hands. Rock out with the Rick Miller Trio and hilarious all-ages improv comedy with The Escapists.

Meet 13-year-old race car driver Sulo Burbank and check out his cool car. Enjoy Shield's hot dogs and delicious Capt'n Eli's Soda.

Admission is free but you can help Capt'n Eli support healthy oceans with an optional donation to Blue Ocean Society.

Nov 14: 2nd Annual Capt’n Eli Family Fun Day

On Saturday, Nov. 14, the Regatta Banquet & Conference Center will host the 2nd Annual Capt’n Eli Family Fun Day from Noon – 4:00 p.m. at its facility on Route 236 in Eliot, Maine. This free event will feature live entertainment and activities for families.

Attendees will have the chance to meet Maine artist Jay Piscopo, creator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli all-ages graphic novel series. Piscopo will draw free superhero sketches and sign copies of his books.

Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation will invite families to discover more about the ocean by walking inside an inflatable life-size finback whale and having the opportunity to hold real live sea creatures in special touch trays. View photos of this life-size whale at this link.

The Capt’n Eli crew welcomes back 13-year-old race car driver Sulo Burbank from Fryeburg, Maine. He will invite kids to sit in his car, check out the special gear needed to race safely, and sign personal trading cards.

Live music by The Rick Miller Trio will begin at Noon and, at 3:00 p.m., The Escapists will perform interactive all-ages improvisational comedy.

This event will also feature complimentary Maine-made Shield’s Hot Dogs and hand-crafted Capt'n Eli's Soda.

Admission is free but attendees can help Capt’n Eli support healthy oceans with an optional donation to Blue Ocean Society. A portion of the proceeds from sales of The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli all-ages graphic novel series and limited edition Commander X action figures will benefit Blue Ocean Society. This Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based non-profit organization promotes awareness and conservation of the marine environment through education and research in New England.

What: 2nd Annual Capt’n Eli Family Fun Day

When: Saturday, Nov. 14 from Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Regatta Banquet & Conference Center, Route 236, Eliot Commons, Eliot, Maine (MapQuest and GPS: 28 Levesque Drive.)

Admission: FREE

FMI: 207-351-4623 – info@regattaroom.com – www.regattaroom.com

View photos from the 2008 Capt’n Eli Family Fun Day at this link.