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IN THE WEEKS AHEAD...
ART, EXHIBITS, MUSIC, THEATRE
ALPACA IS BACK! Just Us Chickens Artist's Co-op of Kittery is celebrating the return of Red Maple Sportswear with a trunk show featuring alpaca sportswear designed by Kittery Point clothing designer David Stensland, pictured here with one of his prize alpacas. The line of outdoor wear is designed with an eye to luxury, practicality and warmth for the buyer who wants quality. David will be at Just Us Chickens on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to personally help you select the right look for your next outdoor adventure. Red Maple Alpaca Sportswear is sold nationally and available locally at Just Us Chickens, located at 29 Government St. in Kittery.
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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. 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.
Pontine Theatre in Portsmouth, N.H., offers an array of public events for the weeks and months ahead. FMI: (603) 436-6660 or e-mail info@pontine.org.
The Portland Museum of Art offers events this week, including a lecture on Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. by Wendy Ewald, a writer, photographer and teacher dedicated to children's issues around the world and a family festival on Nov. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. including the movie, "The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" written and illustrated by E. L. Konigsburg and set in The Metropolitan Museum of Art. FMI: 775-6148.
York Readers Theatre will present William Nicholson's "Retreat from Moscow" in the Meeting Room Theater at the York Public Library on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 18, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 19, at 3 p.m. FMI: 363-2818.
EVENTS
The Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce's Annual Membership Dinner will be held Nov. 16 at Spring Hill Lodge in South Berwick from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The theme for the event is "Our Chamber: The Tie that Binds" and the evening will start with cocktails and entertainment, followed by a buffet dinner and the annual awards ceremony. Awards that will be given out include: The Gateway Awards, Chamber Committee Volunteer of the Year, Best Friend of the Chamber, Next Generation Award, Visitor Center Volunteer of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and a Board of Directors Special Recognition. FMI: 363-4422.
Holiday Celebration at Painted Treasures will be held on Dec. 2 and 3 with gourmet pastries, good cheer and shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts for those special people in your life. The majority of our hand-painted designs are mounted on vintage or antique furniture. All repair, surface preparation, design and artwork are done at Painted Treasures' Route 1 studio, located in a charming 1925 cottage in York. Painted Treasures is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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.
Internationally-known Author at UpSurf.net on Nov. 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. Meet the 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.
Just Us Chickens Artist's Co-op will be celebrating one year in the business of bringing fine and unusual arts and crafts to the Seacoast area on Nov. 17. These items are made by local artists and craftspeople and the gallery will be open until 8 p.m. with birthday cake and refreshments served from 5 to 8 p.m. to the sounds of Celtic music played by various musical artists in the co-op. Sign up for the raffling off of a large pottery bowl with original rooster decoration. Just Us Chickens is located at 29 Government St. in Kittery. FMI: 439-4209.
Lights to Remember is being offered by Hospice of York as an opportunity to participate in the visible symbol of remembrance of loved ones during the holiday season. The gift of $5 will place a light on the Lights to Remember tree in honor of a living person or to memorialize a loved one no longer with you. There are trees located in Wells, Ogunquit, York, Kittery, Eliot and South Berwick, and they will be lit from Dec. 1 through 31. Upon request an acknowledgment will be sent to those honored or the families of those memorialized. Requests will be accepted throughout the month of December. Simply send $5 per light with your name and address, the name of the individual(s) you wish to purchase a light for and, if wanted, the name and address to receive an acknowledgment to Hospice of York, 15 Hospital Drive, York, ME 03909.
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. FMI: Janalee @ 361-2116 or e-mail janaleemoquin8@yahoo.com. Please include "Festival of Trees" in your e-mail subject line.
Rick Charette and the Bubblegum Band to perform an annual Holiday Concert on Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. at Thornton Academy in Saco for the Child Abuse Prevention Council of York County. They will perform interactive and upbeat rhythms that are bound to have kids and parents dancing and singing along. After 16 performances for this annual event, this is the first time admission is free thanks to many sponsors. Mr. and Mrs. Claus, along with other costumed friends, will also attend this concert, making it the place to be! FMI: www.kidsfreetogrow.org.
Skate for the Playground Family Roller Skate Night will be held Nov. 17 at Roller Skate Newington from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to benefit the York Parks and Recreation Department's new Bog Road Community Playground and Benjamin Park. The cost is $4.50 per person and includes roller skates. All are welcome. FMI: 363-1040.
The York High School Annual Poinsettia Sale is being sponsored once again by the York High School Music Boosters. Orders will be taken 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.
ONGOING...
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSCatapult is the Seacoast's first networking group specifically dedicated to young professionals. Catapult is a nonprofit organization, and membership is free. 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, 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 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.
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
HEALTH
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 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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Home Schooling Club Seeks Community Support. Do you own a business in town, a special talent, an interesting job or a wealth of information that you're interested in sharing about any subject? Could you spare a few hours and enlighten some really great kids who'd love to take a tour of your business, learn a new talent, learn about your job, listen to your insight and experience what you have to offer? The Home Schooling Club of York would love to hear from you so we can schedule a time and place to make it all happen! FMI: 361-2116.
Volunteer Reiki Practitioners are being sought by York Hospital to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients. York Hospital is looking for Level II Reiki practitioners to provide Reiki services to oncology patients. FMI: please contact Roberta Sullivan in the Volunteer Office at 351-2224 or rsullivan@yorkhospital.com.
York Community Service Association is seeking volunteers to help prepare holiday baskets for those in need. Just arrive at St. Christopher's Church on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m., and Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 20 and 21, from 8 a.m. to noon, to lend a hand and be sure residents in need will be able to have a happy Thanksgiving later this month. FMI: at 363-5504.
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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