Calendar
ART, EXHIBITS, MUSIC, THEATREThe Figure in American Painting And Drawing at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art through Oct. 31. This exhibition will examine the diverse styles and perspectives that have appeared in American figurative painting and drawing during the past two decades. Includes works by such artists as Sigmund Abeles, William Bailey, Paul Cadmus, William Bailey, Katherine Doyle, Janet Fish, Mark Greenwold, Red Grooms, DeWitt Hardy, Anne Harris, Steve Hawley, Jack Levine, David Kapp, Hughie Lee-Smith, Philip Pearlstein, and Lincoln Perry. Open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for students. Members and children under 12 are admitted free. FMI: 646-4909 or www.ogunquitmuseum.org.
Heartwood College of Art presents "Speak to the Color" Exhibition through Oct. 6. Faculty members whose work will be represented in "Speak to the Color" include Stuart Nudelman, Carl Schmalz, Anne Stanley, Stuart Scott Tubby, and Wade Zahares and visitors to the show will view works in acrylic, watercolor, photography, ceramics, jewelry, glass and other media. Heartwood is located at 123 York Street, Route 1 South in Kennebunk. FMI: 985-0985 or e-mail hca@heartwoodcollegeofart.org.
"Menopause the Musical," at the Ogunquit Playhouse, Route 1, Ogunquit. through Sept. 23. Raucous celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived "The Change." The joyful musical parody of 25 re-lyricized classic baby boomer hits features such chart-toppers as I Heard It Thru the Grapevine; You No Longer See 39, and the disco favorite Stayin' Awake! Stayin' Awake! Men and women of all ages will be dancing in the aisles. Monday through Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 8:30 p.m., and matinees Wednesday and Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $36-$46. FMI: www.ogunquitplayhouse.org or call the box office 646-5511.
The Nubble Lighthouse Keepers Square Dance Club , a tax-free organization serving the Kennebunk/Wells/Ogunquit/York/Portsmouth area, announces its winter schedule. Classes begin Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The first lesson is free. Singles, couples and families are welcome. Classes continue Oct. 8, 15, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26; Dec. 10; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 15, 22, 29, and May 13. Dance to: Joe Casey: on Sept. 10 and 24 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. All dances held at the Wells Activity Center, Sanford Road/Route 109 off Route 1 in Wells. The center has wooden floors and is air conditioned. Wear soft-soled shoes, please. FMI: call 985-8521, 641-9954 or 363-2774.
The Prints of Peggy Bacon at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art through Oct. 31. Margaret Frances (Peggy) Bacon (1895-1987) received The Gold Medal for Graphic Art from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. Bacon's works are represented in numerous public collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the National Portrait Gallery, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the OMAA. Open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for students. Members and children under 12 are admitted free. FMI: 646-4909 or www.ogunquitmuseum.org.
"Real, Reproduction or Outright Fake" at the Old York Historical Society through Oct. 8. 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. Hours: Monday through Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. FMI: www.oldyork.org.
Watercolor Classes from the York Art Association will be offered at the YAA headquarters in York Harbor on Oct. 13 and 14. The instructor will be Jan Kilburn, of Damariscotta. Space is limited and the fee will be $40 per day per student. FMI or to register for the classes, contact Leslie Doherty at 363-4392 or ldoherty@maine.rr.com.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women , a nationally known non-profit organization, is looking for volunteers to assist victims of intimate partner violence. Volunteers are needed to cover the organization's toll-free crisis line and ull training is offered. You may answer calls right from your home on weekdays, nights, weekends and/or holidays. The training is 40 hours and will consist of online and teleconferencing sessions. Volunteers must have access to a computer with an Internet connection. FMI: call (866) 786-0758 or e-mail communityresourcecoord@dahmw.org.
The Gateway Farmer's Market , held in the parking lot at the Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center on Route One in York, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 7. Local farmers and specialty food producers will sell their fresh fruit, vegetables, pies, breads and more.
Home Schooling Club meets Fridays in September. Events include a guided tour of Mount Agamenticus, a visit to the York Public Library for Let's Play Games, a trip to the York Beach Playground for outside fun and a visit at the Center for Wildlife. FMI: Call Janalee at 361-2116.
St. Aspinquid Lodge Flea Market , 101 Long Sands Road, York, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays through September. Both outside and undercover table rentals. FMI: 363-4817.
York Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Grant House, Route 1, York, at 7 p.m. and all are welcome. FMI: 363-7382.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
1, 2, 3 Play at the Family Resource Center on Route 1 at the York-Kittery town line is a program for children three and under from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays. This is a hands-on, active age and so is this group. FMI: 451-9291 or www.connectingfamiliestogether.org
Daddy and Me is a dynamic, monthly program is held exclusively for fathers with young children ages birth to eight years the Family Resource Center on Route 1 at the York-Kittery town line Please call the center by the first of each month to register for this unique program. FMI: 451-9291 or www.connectingfamiliestogether.org
Heartwood College of Art is now accepting students for Fall Community Art Classes. A wide range of classes with outstanding artist instructors are offered, including Watercolor, Instructional Photography, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, Wheel-throwing, Pastel, Glass Beads, Drawing, Raku and Floral Watercolor. FMI or to enroll, call Heartwood College of Art at 985-0985 or visit www.heartwoodcollegeofart.org.
Holiday Art lets you create your own ornaments and gifts for someone special at the Family Resource Center on Route 1 at the York-Kittery town line. Registration begins Nov. 29. FMI: 451-9291 or www.connectingfamiliestogether.org.
Kindergym , offered by York Parks and Recreation Department, will begin on Friday, Sept. 29. No pre-registration is required and the cost is $4 per child/$6 per family per visit. Kindergym will be held at our new location, Blueberry Hill, Route 1 York on Friday mornings from 9:30 - 10:15 am. This program is ongoing; come and join us any Friday. We're looking for children who are walking up to age 3 to bring their parents along to our Kindergym program! This is an opportunity for the parent and child to engage in activities geared toward coordination, mobility and large motor skill development. It will also be a great social atmosphere for children and parents alike. This will be a wonderful bonding time for you and your child.
L'il Tikes Soccer , offered by York Parks and Recreation, is currently accepting registrations. The cost is $30 for residents and $40 for non-residents and registrations will be accepted through Sept. 20. This program will be held at Coastal Ridge Elementary School on Saturday mornings. Game times will be rotating and will depend on the number of teams. This program is for children ages 3 and 4. This junior six-on-six league soccer will run for four weeks and will be offered as a basic introduction to the game of soccer. Games will be limited to 45 minutes and age appropriate skills and drills will be included; however, the main emphasis of this program will be to offer tons of fun for you and your child. Team uniforms, rosters and schedules will be issued at a coaches' meeting which will be held on Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. at the Grant House. Volunteer coaches are the backbone of our programs. Your support is highly appreciated. FMI: call 363-1040.
The Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM) , a member of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology and Maine's only public residential magnet chartered school, is hosting visiting days for current high school freshmen and sophomores on Sept. 30, Oct. 28 and Dec. 2. To reserve a space for the visiting days or to request an application for admission, call (800) 325-4484 or visit the MSSM website at www.mssm.org.
Math Fun lets you discover new ways to incorporate math skills into everyday play and cooking at the Family Resource Center on Route 1 at the York-Kittery town line. Registration begins this fall. FMI: 451-9291 or www.connectingfamiliestogether.org.
Messy Art at the Family Resource Center on Route 1 at the York-Kittery town line in a second session from Nov. 2 through Dec. 14. Messy Art is a six-week series for parents and their children to participate in the creative process together. Registration is required. FMI: 451-9291 or www.connectingfamiliestogether.org
Parent and Child Together Series at the Family Resource Center on Route 1 at the York-Kittery town line offers many family favorites including Creative Art for ages three and under and Sing, Wiggle & Giggle, which combines all the favorites from creative movement and family music in a new, interactive and fun program. FMI on registration, scholarships and prices, call the Family Resource Center at 451-9291 or visit www.connectingfamiliestogether.org.
Play and Grow , a free multi-age playgroup, meets on Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Family Resource Center on Route 1 at the York-Kittery town line. This program engages both the parent and the child in an age-appropriate activity to promote the child's development, parent support and parent networking. FMI: 451-9291 or www.connectingfamiliestogether.org.
Talk-A Bye Baby at the Family Resource Center on Route 1 at the York-Kittery town line meets Wednesdays for parents with babies up to one year old that meets from 11:30a.m to 1 p.m. FMI: 451-9291 or www.connectingfamiliestogether.org
EVENTS
The 106th Annual Meeting of the Francis Wyman Association at the Historical Society of Cheshire County, Keene, N.H. will be held Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wyman descendants from across New England are welcome. There will be tours of the Wyman Tavern Museum, a luncheon, meeting and historical program. FMI or to reserve a space for lunch: e-mail Ginny Mucciaccio at ginny.mucc@verizon.net or visit www.wyman.org.
The International Women's Club of New England is looking for high-quality crafts by local artisans, crafters and artists for the International Women's Club of New England Holiday Craft Show, Nov. 11, at the York Middle School. Tables are $20 each. Proceeds to local women's and children's charities. For more information and an application, please send SASE to: Charline Ludgate, 2 Barters Creek Road, Kittery Point, ME 03905.
The Piscataqua Garden Club, a member of the Garden Club of America, will present a Small Flower Show, "Reflections on the River" at the Urban Forestry Center, 45 Elwyn Road, Portsmouth, N.H., on Sept. 22 and 23. This judged show will have flower arranging, horticulture and photography exhibits. Conservation exhibits will interpret the Piscataqua River watershed, its resources and local conservation efforts. Children's exhibits will also be a feature of the show, including the Rainbow Garden planted each year by children working with the Portsmouth Kiwanis Club. The show will be open to the public at no charge on Friday, Sept. 22, from 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI: e-mail PGCflowershow@comcast.net or call Judy McKelvey at 363-3416.
St. George's Episcopal Church's Fall Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and shop for bargains for men, women and children - clothes, shoes, coats, accessories, towels and linens. There's something for everyone. Donations will be accepted until Friday, Sept. 22. FMI: call 363-7376 any weekday morning. (Note: this is rummage ONLY, no yard sale items.)
Share the Night, Share the Light , a candlelight ceremony in conjunction with the 2006 American Cancer Society's Celebration on the Hill, will be held Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 7:15 p.m. at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford. Cancer survivors, their friends and family members, and other volunteers whose lives have been touched by cancer will show solidarity by lighting candles at hundreds of gathering places around the U.S., including local parks, fields and private homes. Celebration on the Hill is organized by the American Cancer Society's sister issue-advocacy organization, the Cancer Action NetworkSM.
EXCURSIONS
Mohegan Sun Casino Trip through the Wells-Ogunquit Center at Moody. The trip departs 8 a.m. on Sept. 26 from the Wells Transportation Center, Route 109. Space is limited; contact WOCAM 646-7775 for reservations ASAP. Trip to benefit WOCAM. Tickets $35, includes bus trip, $30 gambling, and buffet lunch ($40 value). Arrives in Wells 7:30 p.m.
HEALTH
Foot-care Tips for Diabetic Feet , offered by SMMC Visiting Nurses, is an informative talk on taking care of your feet as a diabetic and how diabetic shoes can help. Those attending will learn how this chronic disease affects the feet and gain some useful tips for proper foot care. Laurie Doran, a certified shoe fitter, will demonstrate how custom-molded insoles are made and explain the health benefits of properly fitted diabetic shoes. In addition to a chance to see many different styles of diabetic shoes, participants will receive a resource list. Many diabetics are not aware that health insurance plans and Medicare may annually cover the cost of one pair of diabetic shoes, up to four shoe inserts and a professional foot exam. The talk is scheduled for Sept. 20 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Center for Seniors-Lower Village in Kennebunk and for Sept. 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. at SMMC Visiting Nurses Office in Kennebunk. All are welcome. FMI: call Jen Courtois at 283-7689.
Life Line Screening will be at St. George's Episcopal Church in York Harbor on Oct. 20 with appointments to begin at 9 a.m. A stroke, also known as a "brain attack," is ranked as the third leading killer in the world, and the second among women. Through preventive screenings like this, the risk of having a stroke can be greatly reduced. Screenings are fast, painless and low cost. Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation's leading provider of vascular screenings. FMI or to schedule an appointment, call (877) 237-1287. Pre-registration is required.
Women's Health Screening Day offered by Goodall Hospital and its Center for Women's Health in Sanford on Oct. 4. Pre-Registration is required for the event, which will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Free clinical exams by doctors, pap tests and mammograms will be provided to those who qualify. FMI: 283-7685.
York Hospital's Yoga Center at the Heart Health Institute offers yoga classes for all abilities. Seated yoga for those with limited mobility is offered as well. Instructor Sundie Gentry is one of only eight yoga instructors in the state to be credentialed and certified by the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States. For new participants, the first class is free. For class times and registration, call 351-3700.
PUBLIC MEALS
Coffee Shop at the Wells-Ogunquit Senior Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 to 11 a.m., serving regular or decaf coffee, pastries, Congdon's and Dunkin' Donuts, and their own blueberry muffins for $1.50. Thursday's Coffee Club occasionally has a guest speaker.
St. Aspinquid Lodge Public Supper at 5 p.m., 101 Long Sands Road, York, Saturdays through September. Tickets available at the lodge every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prices and menus will vary. FMI: 363-4817.
SUPPORT
"Divorce & Beyond" groups, sponsored by Catholic Charities Maine Family Life Institute , offer hope and healing to those who are suffering the trauma of a lost marriage. An eight-week group will be starting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. at Most Holy Trinity Church on Main Street in Saco. FMI or to register, please contact the Family Life Institute at 1-800-CARE-002, ext. 772 or e-mail familylifeinstitute@ccmaine.org.
Hospice of York's Living with Loss weekly bereavement support group is offered nearly continuously from now through the spring. There is no charge, and you need not have had a loved one serviced by hospice. Hospice of York encourages pre-registration; however, you may attend any or all of the classes as you see fit. The current session, facilitated by Mary Ellen Peterson and Linda Rees, continues on Thursdays, through Nov. 9. The three-week holiday session will be held on Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 and 14; t he winter session is set for Jan. 4 through 25, Feb. 1 through 22, and March 1 and 8, and the spring session will be held on March 29, April 5 through 26, and May 3 through 31. All sessions are held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the basement conference room of Medical Office Building 16 on the grounds of York Hospital. FMI: call 363-7000.
Support Victims of Domestic Violence by collecting old cell phones and ink jet cartridges and mailing them to the Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women free of charge. The Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women provides crisis intervention and support services to all victims of domestic violence and their families. Proceeds from this program will help the organization continue to provide services as well as support the 24-hour hotline. Contact Regional Coordinator Jan Brown at (866) 786-0758 or dahmwdirector@gmail.com for program details.
The York Hospital Breast Cancer Survivor Group , which meets the third Monday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ellis Conference Room at York Hospital, welcomes new members. Women who attend survivor groups cope better, heal more quickly and live longer. New members, whether or not their treatment was at York Hospital, are invited to come to the meetings and be with women who share their story. Friends are welcome too. During these meetings the members share information, coping tips and strategies, explore complimentary therapies, hear guest speakers, support each other, experience sisterhood, plan the Annual Walk for Hope and celebrate living.
WORSHIP SERVICES
Baha'i Faith Sunday morning devotional meetings and fellowship. FMI: 363-4591 or 361-1722.
Cape Neddick Baptist Sunday School 9 a.m. for all ages, 10:15 a.m. worship service and Junior Church, nursery for toddlers. Tuesday, Women's Home Bible Study 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Service at 7 p.m. FMI: 363-3566 or www.cape-neddick-baptist.org.
First Parish Congregational Worship services at 9 and 10:45 a.m. FMI: 363-3758 or www.firstparishyork.org.
Ogunquit Baptist Sunday service 10:30 a.m. FMI: 646-2160.
St. Christopher's by the Sea Masses on Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. FMI: Rose Cronin at 363-4177 and leave name and number for a return call.
St. George's Episcopal Summer schedule through Sept. 3 is Sunday 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist and 9 a.m. Family Eucharist at St. George's. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist is at Trinity Church in York Harbor. Tuesday 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer and Thursday 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist w/healing at St. George's. FMI about St. George's, call 363-7376 or visit www.stgeorgesyorkharbor.org or about Trinity Episcopal Church, call 363-5095.
Union Congregational Church Weekly worship services will be 9 a.m. through the Labor Day weekend. FMI: 363-4821. The services will include full content with the presentation of regularly scheduled sacraments, and the participation of the full church choir. The church is expanding its music presence in the community through a group choral effort. Brandy Irish, director of music, is opening the opportunity of ecumenical participation to vocalists throughout the area and is seeking voices of all experience levels to join the choral group in singing a diverse repertoire of music types. Rehearsals are held Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. at the church. FMI: 752-7280 or come to a rehearsal.
United Methodist of York/Ogunquit Worship and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m., fellowship and coffee hour follow the service, nursery provided during the service. FMI: 363-2749.
York Street Baptist Sunday Worship Service at 9 a.m., Fellowship Time (in gym) 10:30 a.m., Sunday School (all ages) 10:45 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m. AWANA Youth Program at 5 p.m., October through April. FMI: 363-2177.
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