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ART, EXHIBITS, MUSIC, THEATRECasting Call. Bob Allen and Tom Craig of White Crow Productions have announced they will be shooting a television series set in Maine and fully shot in Maine. The original pilot will start shooting once all principal talent is cast. Maureen Gorman and Karen True have joined on to do the casting. Gorman and True are experienced casting directors who have cast many national commercials, feature films, episodic television and reality shows. Anyone interested in being considered should come to the open call on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Howard Johnson's Hotel, Main Street, South Portland. The call will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a break from 1 to 2 p.m.
Gwen Wagor: A Garden on Paper on display at Heartwood College of Art through Nov. 3. Wagor, 82, is a well-known watercolorist who has been active in the local art community for years as a gallery owner, teacher and artist. An opening reception will be held Oct. 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Heartwood College of Art is located at 123 York St. in Kennebunk. FMI: call 985-0985 or visit www.heartwoodcollegeofart.org.
Just Us Chickens, an artist cooperative at 29Government St. in beautiful Downtown Kittery has openings for a few more artists. They will be accepting samples for jurying on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the store. FMI: 439-4209.
Louise Gerstenblatt Originals at the Candleshop Inn in York Beach on Saturday, Nov. 18. A pre-Holiday showing of Louise Gerstenblatt's beautiful handcrafted original jewelry, For the last ten years, she's taken many classes with various metal artists and discovered that she had some real talent for designing and executing her ideas. Her work has been displayed in galleries and at art shows. A relative newcomer to York, Louise designs and creates jewelry from her home studio. At 80, she feels blessed to have met so many other wonderful jewelry artists and has found a new direction that stimulates her to keep learning. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FMI: 361-4288 or email LGOriginal@aol.com.
Nubble Lighthouse Keepers Square Dance Club, a tax-free organization serving the Kennebunk/Wells/Ogunquit/York/Portsmouth area, announces its winter schedule. Singles, couples and families are welcome. Classes continue 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, from 6:30 to 7:30 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.
"One, Two, Three" at Heartwood College of Art is a silent auction of high-quality artwork to benefit the college. The auction will feature 123 pieces of art with starting bids of $123 that may be bid up in $10 increments. Bidders simply purchase a bidding number, view the artwork to be auctioned, and leave a bid (or phone one in to Heartwood) on their favorite pieces. The silent auction will continue for one week beginning on Friday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. at Heartwood College of Art, 123 York St., Kennebunk, and end with a Closing Party on Friday, Nov. 10, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Bid numbers cost $10 and include a raffle ticket for great prizes and a Stuart Nudelman poster. FMI: 985-0985 or visit www.heartwoodcollegeofart.org.
Pontine Theatre in Portsmouth, N.H., offers an array of public events for the weeks and months ahead. FMI about this or other Pontine events call (603) 436-6660 or e-mail info@pontine.org.
Stephen Bracciotti Benefit Art Auction will be held Nov. 4 at River Tree Center for the Arts in Kennebunk. As a result of an unexpected illness, Stephen, a York resident, has become disabled by progressive blindness. All proceeds from the auction of works by area artists will go to Stephen and his family to help with substantial medical expenses incurred this past year. The free preview will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the reception from 5 to 7 p.m. with live music, wine and hors d'oeuvres, with the auction to start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door and space is limited. FMI: www.rivertreearts.org or 967-9120.
York High School Concert and Jazz Band will be performing a "Tribute to Our Veterans" concert on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in the York High School Auditorium. The concert will include familiar patriotic pieces with a special work to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. FMI: 363-3621.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
The American Holistic Nurses Association will meet Nov 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Candleshop Inn in York Beach. The topic for discussion will be Chakra Balancing and the speaker will be Gina Rowland, a certified holistic health counselor. AHNA meets on the first Tuesday of each month, and although geared toward nurses, everyone is invited. FMI: 363-4087 or bsheffrn@aol.com.
Catapult, the Seacoast's first networking group specifically dedicated to young professionals, announces its launch with a premiere event on Nov. 8 at The Sports Page in nearby Portsmouth, N.H. Catapult is a nonprofit organization, and membership is free. The kickoff event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and admission is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about Catapult. Appetizers will be provided along with a cash bar. FMI: www.catapultseacoast.org.
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.
Home Schooling Club offers a chance to meet, socialize, have fun and take field trips with others from the community who home school just like you! Attend all of the activities or simply pick and choose from the calendar of events and activities. No commitment is required and all home schooled children are welcome to attend with their families. November events include a tour of the York Community Service Association's Thrift Shop to learn about all of the wonderful ways YCSA helps community members all year long on Friday, Nov. 3, from 1 to 2 p.m. On Nov. 10, Nature Rocks from 1 to 2 p.m. at the White Pine Program located at 330 Mountain Road in Cape Neddick for a tour of this nature-based learning facility. On Nov. 17, from 1 to 3 p.m., meet at the York Public Library Children's Area for game time galore. Sunday, Nov. 19, come and help make a difference from 4 to 6 p.m. while joining volunteers from across the community at St. Christopher's Church working together with others from the community sorting items for York Community Service Association's annual Thanksgiving Food Baskets. FMI and to register, call Janalee at 361-2116.
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
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 Meis 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 offers an array of classes. FMI 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 is offered by York Parks and Recreation Department and no pre-registration is required. The cost is $4 per child/$6 per family per visit. Kindergym is held at Blueberry Hill on Route 1 on Friday mornings from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. This program is ongoing. 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. FMI: 363-1040.
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. FMI: 451-9291 or www.connectingfamiliestogether.org.
Music and Movement, a new monthly program for children ages 2 to 6, meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Children's Room at the York Public Library. This free parent-child class, held from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., and taught by Michelle Franey of South Berwick, will focus on developing both musical and social skills, with emphasis on moving to the beat and learning traditional songs. FMI: 363-2818.
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.
Reiki Level One Class is gentle self-directed form of energy healing. In this one-day class, hear about the fundamentals of Reiki, and learn how to do Reiki on yourself. Offered by Gale Lyman, RN, Reiki master-teacher, the class is scheduled on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Candleshop Inn in York Beach. Tuition is $150 and all are welcome. CEUs are available for nurses. FMI: www.LymanCenter.com, call 888-TLC-8465 or e-mail info@lymancenter.com. Accommodations, yoga, massage and Reiki sessions are available at the Candleshop Inn for an additional charge. FMI: www.candleshopinn.com or 363-4087.
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
Girl Scout Skating Party. Gundalow Service unit (Kittery, Eliot, York and South Berwick) is having a skating party for Girl Scouts and their families on Nov. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roller Skate Newington. We are asking everybody to bring an item for a birthday party, in honor of Juliette Low, whose birthday is on Oct. 31. All of the donations will be divided between the food pantries and homeless shelters so those kids can have birthday parties, too.
Hospice of York Candlelight Service will celebrate the lives of those we've loved and lost. A special candlelight service of remembrance with music provided by Gina Branagan Connolly, Richard Leigh and Todd Richard will take place on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 2 to 2:45 p.m. at the First Parish Church. Refreshments will follow and all are welcome. FMI: 363-7000.
The International Women's Club of New England International Holiday Fair will be held at York Middle School on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is our largest fair ever and offers gifts from around the world, New England crafts, antiques and jewelry. You may also win wonderful prizes in our raffle, buy arrangements for your holiday table, and enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch. The International Women's Club of New England is a group of 120 women from diverse backgrounds who raise money for charities for women and children.
Internationally-known Author at UpSurf.net on Nov. 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. Meet the internationally recognized author who was on Montel Williams lecturing on how to be safe on the Internet. Her two editions of "Net Crimes and Misdemeanors" stemmed from personal experiences of having a cyberstalker stealing her personal information. FMI: 363-4181 e-mail GetConnected@upsurf.net.
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 Nov. 9 and 10. 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.
Milk Masterpiece Carton Design Contest continues through Nov. 17. Garelick Farms is inviting young artists to create commemorative designs depicting "Why My School is Important to Me." Seven winning designs across seven states, including Maine, will be selected. The entry deadline is Nov. 17 and each contest winner will have his or her design featured on Garelick Farms cartons in early 2007 and receive a year's worth of Garelick Farms milk for his or her family. In addition, each winner's art teacher will receive $500 to use toward art supplies. FMI: visit www.garelickfarms.com.
The Moquin Family's Festival of Trees will be held at the St. Aspinquid Masonic Lodge during this year's Festival of Lights Celebration in December. Entry forms for all trees must be completed no later than Nov. 21 and children's groups that wish to purchase artificial trees and decorative items have an entry deadline of Nov. 1, with Nov. 15 as the deadline for all other groups interested in purchasing. FMI: Janalee @ 361-2116 or e-mail janaleemoquin8@yahoo.com. Please include "Festival of Trees" in your e-mail subject line.
Rabies Clinic, hosted by Animal Housecalls of Maine, LLC, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the York Beach Fire Station. The price is $12 per vaccine. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers. York dog licensing will be available. FMI: 363-4404.
St. George's Episcopal Church Outreach Program Benefit Auction will be held on Nov. 10 with the preview at 5:30 p.m. and the auction at 6:30 p.m. at Foster's Clambake Pavilion on Axholme Road. All funds raised will be given to local agencies helping those less fortunate. Come join the fun. FMI: 363-7376.
Tidewater School's Pumpkin Patch, where Seacoast families can enjoy hot mulled cider, crafts, harvest season decorations, storytelling and live music while they shop, is open daily from 8 a.m. until dark through Nov. 2. Each year, the Tidewater community receives a truckload of pumpkins grown on a Navajo Reservation in northwest New Mexico. The proceeds from the sale of the pumpkins, along with the sale of gourds, Indian corn, straw, corn stalks and other decorative items, will benefit both the Navajo and the Tidewater School. Bring the whole family to experience a variety of special activities each Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. through Oct. 28. There will be home baked goods and cider for sale along with face painting for the children in addition to scarecrow making and other children's crafts. Tidewater School is located at 96 Beech Road, Eliot, just off of Route 236. FMI: call 439-7911.
The York High School Annual Poinsettia Sale is being sponsored once again by the York High School Music Boosters. Orders will be taken beginning Monday, Nov. 6, continuing through Tuesday, Nov. 28. The cost per poinsettia is $8 each. The red and white poinsettias can be ordered by calling York High School at 363-3621. The poinsettias can be picked up at the York High School Auditorium between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Dec. 2, or delivery may be requested when ordering.
HEALTH
Long-Term Care is a Family Affair. Instructor Susan Heckaman will offer this course designed for singles, couples and families to learn about home care, nursing home care services and costs not covered by Medicare. We will discuss how to determine whether long-term care insurance should be part of your family's estate plan. Offered at York High School Adult Education on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. $10.
NIA at Yoga on York is offered every Tuesday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. NIA is a fitness fusion exercise class that blends dance arts and martial arts together with fabulous music for a great workout. No dance experience necessary is necessary. NIA is easy to follow and appropriate for all ages and levels of fitness. Come give NIA a try. Your first class is FREE. It is pure joy and health in motion. "Through Movement We Find Health." FMI: call 363-YOGA or visit www.yogaonyork.com.
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.
SUPPORT
Hospice of York's Living with Loss weekly bereavement support group is free of 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. Those 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 holds Sunday morning devotional meetings and fellowship. FMI: 363-4591 or 361-1722.
Cape Neddick Baptist Church's Sunday school is at 9 a.m. for all ages; 10:15 a.m. for worship service and junior church, nursery for toddlers. Tuesday is Women's Home Bible Study from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Service is at 7 p.m. FMI: 363-3566 or www.cape-neddick-baptist.org.
First Parish Congregational Church's worship services are at 9 and 10:45 a.m. FMI: 363-3758 or www.firstparishyork.org.
Ogunquit Baptist Church's Sunday service is at 10:30 a.m. FMI: 646-2160.
St. Christopher's Catholic Church holds 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 Church's schedule is Sunday at 7:45 a.m. for Holy Eucharist, Rite II, spoken; 9 a.m. for Family Eucharist service; 9:45 a.m. for church school; 10 a.m. fir spiritual formation for adults, and 11 a.m. for Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with music. Tuesday at 9 a.m. is silent prayer; 9:15 a.m. is Morning Prayer. Thursday at 10 a.m. is Holy Eucharist with healing optional. FMI: e-mail office@stgeorgesyorkharbor.org or visit www.stgeorgesyorkharbor.org.
Union Congregational Church offers weekly worship services. FMI: 363-4821.
United Methodist of York/Ogunquit worship and Sunday school are at 10:30 a.m. Fellowship and coffee hour follow the service, with nursery provided during the service. FMI: 363-2749.
York Street Baptist Church's Sunday Worship Service is at 9 a.m. with fellowship time in the gym at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages is at 10:45 a.m. Evening service is at 6 p.m. AWANA Youth Program is at 5 p.m., October through April. FMI: 363-2177.
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