Calendar

COMMUNITY EVENTS

JUNE 28

Exercise Class 10 a.m., Craft Shop from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and Cribbage at 1:30 p.m., Wells-Ogunquit Senior Center, 300 Post Road, Wells. FMI: 646-7775, www.wocam.org.

Municipal Funding of Community Conservation, a presentation by Matt Zieper, research director of the Trust for Public Land's Conservation Finance Program. Communities across southern Maine are searching for creative ways to strike a balance between growth and maintaining community character. This seminar will address both the why and the how of municipal bonding for conservation, with special attention paid to the unique challenges of southern Maine. Hosted by the Wells NERR, the Trust for Public Land, and the Mount Agamenticus to the Sea Initiative. Wells Reserve, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

JUNE 29

Thursday Coffee Club from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Party Bridge from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wells-Ogunquit Senior Center, 300 Post Road, Wells. FMI: 646-7775, www.wocam.org.

Free Computer Tutor class taught by Bob Bussiere from NetVision Technologies. You are welcome to come to any class. 10 a.m., Wells-Ogunquit Senior Center, 300 Post Road, Wells. FMI: 646-7775, www.wocam.org.

JUNE 30

Yoga at 9:45 a.m., Senior Issues, 11 a.m., Wells-Ogunquit Senior Center, 300 Post Road, Wells. FMI: 646-7775, www.wocam.org.

Kids' Night will be held at Lightning C Ranch with music, free horseback riding and an introduction to the ranch's riding camp. Bog Road, 5 to 8 p.m. FMI: 617-407-6096.

JULY 1

Pancake Breakfast 8-11 a.m., Wells-Ogunquit Senior Center, 300 Post Road, Wells. FMI: 646-7775, www.wocam.org.

Founder's Day Parade at the Seashore Trolley Museum will be held to celebrate Independence Day and the museum's birthday (the museum was founded on July 5, 1939). Many trolleys in our collection that don't normally see regular service are brought out for exhibit and to be run past the reviewing stand for our visitors, while a commentary is given with a brief history of each trolley. Kennebunkport. FMI: please call 967-2712 or visit www.trolleymuseum.org.

Mt. Everest Climber Ed Webster will be appearing at Kittery Trading Post in Kittery, ME. from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. He will be talking with the public, answering questions regarding his new book, Snow In The Kingdom; My Storm Years on Everest and showing many of his truly beautiful photos from the top of the world. FMI: www.ktp.com; e-mail seminars@ktp.com; call 1-888-KTP-MAINE; or visit the customer service desk at Kittery Trading Post on Rte.1 in Kittery, Maine. Mr. Webster's website can be visited at www.mtnimagery.com.

The Brick Store Museum holds its 70th Anniversary Celebration with a new display on the history of the Museum, plus cake and ice cream and a chance to leave birthday greetings for the Museum. As a special addition to the day, the Kennebunk Post Office will issue a commemorative postmark in honor of the museum's anniversary. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, Maine. Phone: 985-4802.

The Gateway Farmers Market is held from 9am to 1pm, each Saturday at the Visitor's Center on Route 1 in York. Local farmers and specialty food producers will sell their fresh fruit, vegetables, pies, breads and more. For more information, call 363-4422, or email info@yorkme.org.

Flea market held each Saturday from May through September at St. Aspinquid Lodge, 101 Long Sands Rd, York. Hours are 8am to 3pm. Both outside and undercover tables available for rental. For more information, call 363-4817.

St. Aspinquid Lodge Public Supper takes place each Saturday at 5pm, 101 Long Sands Rd, York. Tickets available at the lodge every Saturday from 9am to 2pm. Prices and menus will vary. For info on each meal call 363-4817.

JULY 3

Exercise Class 10 a.m., Scrabble from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and Bingo at 5 p.m., Wells-Ogunquit Senior Center, 300 Post Road, Wells. FMI: 646-7775, www.wocam.org.

JULY 4

28th annual 4 on the Fourth road race, sponsored by the York Rotary Club. The four-mile course has become one of the most popular raced in the seacoast area. The scenic York beaches are surely an attraction along with free T-shirts to the first 400 overall entrants. The 4th of July is traditionally a family day and the "4 on the Fourth" road race offers a festive family atmosphere to running families and spectators. Refreshments will be available following the race. Check-in and registration will open at the starting line at 6:00 a.m. at the York High School, Long Sands Road. The gun will fire at 8 a.m. There will be a $100 cash prize awarded to each of the overall male and female winners. A one mile Fun Run will immediately follow this run. Pre-registration $12 / Race Day $15.

Curator's Tour at Ogunquit Museum of American Art. Curator Michael Culver will conduct a tour of the Selections from the Permanent Collection Exhibit, and The Henry Strater Room Gallery, beginning at 11 a.m. Free to OMAA Members, as well as non-members with Museum admission. For information call 207-646-4909, or visit www.ogunquitmuseum.org.The OMAA is located at 543 Shore Road,

Fireworks at Kennebunk Beach, 9 p.m.

Fireworks at the South Mill Pond, located across from the Portsmouth City Hall beginning at 9:15 pm, Portsmouth N.H. The rain date is scheduled for Wednesday, July 5th at the same time.

JULY 5

York Beach Historical Walking Tour. Join Old York for an historical overview of the architectural and cultural changes that have evolved since the late 19th century while walking through the historic village. Your guide will use historic photographs from the Old York Historical Society collections illustrating the "then and now." The tour lasts about an hour. Meet at the Gazebo in Ellis Park at Short Sands Beach, 4pm, $5 per person. Free to Old York members.

York Land Trust Monitoring Walk of the McFeeley Conservation property. Meet at the YLT office at 449 US Route 1 in York, 9am. For more information call 363-7400 or email info@yorklandtrust.org. View a description of the property at www.yorklandtrust.org. Monitoring walks generally take 2 to 3 hours.

ONGOING

Registration is ongoing for many children and adult summer programs at York Parks and Recreation. For more information, please call 363-1040 or view programs on the web at http://parksandrec.yorkmaine.org.

York Beach Concert Series. Once again, the Ellis Park Trustees have scheduled a wonderful line-up of summer concerts in York Beach at Ellis Park, under the gazebo. Performers will be listed under the Independent's "Music Scene" section. All performances are 7 to 9 p.m. unless noted otherwise.

EXHIBITS

York Art Association Annual Show, 394 York Street (Route 1A), York Harbor. June 23 to July 30. Summer hours are Wednesday through Sunday 11am-4pm. For more information, please call 363-4049.

D'Alessandro Fine Art Gallery presents "Agamenticus to the Sea: The Paintings," from June 24 to June 30. Open Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 270 Cider Hill Road, York. For more information: 363-0324. www.dalessandrofineart.com.

Old York Historical Society presents "Real, Reproduction or Outright Fake?" Not everything is what it appears to be, especially in the world of antiques and museum collections. What does a museum curator or collector look for to determine if a piece is real, reproduction, or fake? A season-long exhibit in the Long Parlor Gallery of Old York's Emerson-Wilcox House will show examples of furniture, glass, ceramics, textiles and other decorative arts that will both test and inform the visitor about what to look for to determine authenticity and value. Exhibit opens June 10 and runs through October 8. Hours: Monday-Saturday Noon-2pm.

George Marshall Store Gallery presents MECA Connections and Jim Wilkinson's abstract paintings from June 10 - July 16. Selected works by faculty of the Maine College of Art will be on display in the main level gallery. Jim Wilkinson's abstract paintings will be shown in the dock level gallery. Jim Wilkinson graduated from the Portland School of Art in 1971 (the predecessor of the Maine College of Art). Since then he has been committed to abstract painting. The gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5 pm, Sunday 1-5pm, and is located at 140 Lindsey Road, York. For more information, please call 351-1083 or visit www.georgemarshallstoregallery.org.

The Beth Ellis Cove Gallery's third annual Small Works Exhibition of original oils is on display from July 1 to July 16. Beth Ellis' new works showcase the shorelines of southern Maine, the splendor of Connecticut and the unparallel beauty of Monehegan Island. The Beth Ellis Cove Gallery, located upstairs across from the drawbridge in Perkins Cove, is open 7 days a week during July and August, from 10am to 9pm. To contact the Gallery, call 646-7700.

Ogunquit Museum of American Art presents two new exhibits from July 1 to August 21: 139th annual American Watercolor Society International Juried Exhibit: Founded in 1866 as "the American Society of Painters in Water Color", the American Watercolor Society is one of this nation's most prestigious arts organizations. Included in this traveling exhibition are approximately 50 paintings chosen by the 2006 AWS Jury of Selection. The other exhibit is Britain in Black & White: Photographs by Conrad Marvin. Conrad Marvin studied photography with Ansel Adams, John Sexton, and at the DeCordova Museum School. Marvin says: "When I photograph I do not aim simply to reproduce an object or a scene, I try to capture the essence of the moment: the sights, the moods, and the atmosphere." The museum is open Monday - Saturday 10:30-5 & Sunday 2-5:00. Admission is $5 Adults; $4 Seniors; $3 Students; Members and children under 12 are admitted free. For information call 207-646-4909, or visit www.ogunquitmuseum.org. The OMAA is located at 543 Shore Road, Ogunquit, Maine.

The Barn Gallery's annual open show Regional Artists will take place June 28 through July 30. Also, OAA Expressions, a varied and exciting exhibition by artists of the Ogunquit Art Association will be shown in the Lower Gallery. Two printmakers, Nancy R. Davison and Hara Harding, will exhibit etchings, linocuts, woodcuts and monoprints in the newly renovated North Gallery. Invited New England Sculptors will continue to show their work in the outdoor Sculpture Court. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Barn Gallery is located at the corner of Shore Road and Bourne Lane in Ogunquit. For further information about 2006 exhibits, workshops and special events pick up a brochure at the gallery or call 646-8400. All are invited to a gala reception on July 8, 5 to 8 p.m.

THEATRE

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be playing at Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 School Street, Berwick, from June 22 to July 8. The Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this, Andrew LLoyd Webber's first hit. Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Thursday matinee at 2 p.m., Prices are $20 adult, $17 Senior and $10 for students (under 20) and children. FMI: please call 698-1807 or on the web: www.hackmatack.org.

Beehive! at Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St., Ogunquit, from June 19 to July 8. The playhouse opens its historic 74th Season with Beehive, playing J the high-energy musical takes us back through a decade of change with the songs of the many talented female performers and girl bands of the rocking '60s, including Patti LaBelle, Connie Francis, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, and Janis Joplin. Monday-Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday 8:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices range $36-$46. FMI: 646-5511.

The musical Oliver! is playing at Prescott Park, Portsmouth, N.H., from Saturday, June 24 to Sunday August 20. "Please Sir, I want some more"-six words that begin an exciting journey for one little boy in search of life and love in Lionel Bart's sensational stage musical. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances from 7 to 10 p.m. FMI: www.artfest.org

The Booth Theater presents Plaza Suite, a comedy in three acts by Neil Simon, from July 1 to August 17. The Booth Theater is located on the village square directly behind the Betty Doon Motel at 13 Beach Street, less than 100 yards from the beach. For tickets and information: 646-8142