Calendar
IN THE WEEKS AHEAD...
EVENTS
The Appraiser's Network will be having their next monthly breakfast meeting at 8 a.m. on May 16 at Norma's Restaurant. Joining us for our May meeting will be Speaker Glenn Cummings and other representatives from his office to discuss LD 1869, the homeowners protection act, which will make changes to the current laws regarding how mortgage brokers are regulated. This meeting is open to all appraisers in the area. FMI: 363-3782.
The Costs of Closure: Impacts of Bacterial Contamination at Swimming Beaches will be held at the Wells Reserve on May 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. Dr. Linwood Pendleton provides insight on how people choose a beach and the risks faced by towns when water quality harms a beach's reputation. The event is free but reservations are requested at 646-1555, Ext 157.
Free Antique Appraisal. You are invited to bring one small item to Active Aging Expo and have it appraised by Julianne Kane of Front Porch Appraisal Services. May 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sports Dome on Warren Avenue in Portland. Presented by the Southern Maine Agency on Aging. FMI 396-6500.
Green Art will host Build a Brick Walkway and the next event in the Children's Gardening Workshop Series on May 19. All the steps to laying a brick walkway will be demonstrated, but the walkway class will focus on the hardest part: leveling the base surface. Taught by Thomas Berger, the class will begin at 9:30 a.m. The children's workshop will focus on which blooms attract hummingbirds and each child will design a hummingbird basket to take home. Green Art is located on the Route 1 Bypass, northbound, Kittery. FMI or to register, 439-7700.
Hugs Sweet Hugs. Make a bear for free to be donated to children awaiting a forever family at Build-A-Bear Workshop® as you help stuff bears with extra hugs and love for children in need of permanent, safe and loving families. Beginning at 10 a.m. on May 19, the first 200 guests at each of the more than 270 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores across the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia are invited to participate in "Stuffed with Hugs: Hugs Sweet Hugs" and make a bear for free that will be sent to children awaiting adoption. Participating Build-A-Bear Workshop locations include The Maine Mall in South Portland. FMI: 541-3789.
Laudholm in Legend and Song on May 17 at 7 p.m. will feature stories, songs, and poems celebrating the 25-year history of Laudholm Trust at the Wells Reserve, followed by fun, old-time desserts. Free, but reservations are requested at 646-1555.
The Maine Federation of Republican Women will hold its quarterly meeting, hosted by the Portland Business Women's Club on May 23 at 10 a.m. at Verrillo's Restaurant, Riverside Street, Portland. Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries will be served.
Old York Garden Club Annual Plant Sale is May 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grant House on Route 1. The sale is held rain or shine and there is plenty of free parking.
Spring Fling at the Hamilton House is May 19. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. activities will take place on the grounds of the historic Hamilton House on Vaughn's Lane in South Berwick. A family festival intended for all ages, the day will offer events for many interests. Admission is free for Historic New England members, $6 for adults, $4 for children five and older and free for preschoolers. Rain or shine.
Summer Art Camp at Heartwood College of Art in Kennebunk introduces a summer of inspiring visual arts experiences for children ages 9 to 13 called "Heartwood Bound." The camp program provides children with the opportunity to work closely with professional artist/teachers in a creative, supportive environment. Class size is limited to nine participants, and campers can sign up for one, two, three or four two-week sessions. Early registration is encouraged due to the limited class size. FMI: 985-0985 or www.heartwoodcollegeofart.org.
York County Master Gardeners will be hosting an Open House and Plant Sale at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office at the Anderson Learning Center in Springvale on May 19 from 9 a.m. to noon.
EXHIBITS, MUSIC, THEATRE AND MORE
The African Children's Choir will touch your spirit with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances at a concert on May 16 at 7 p.m., Messiah Christian Church, 2700 Post Rd, Wells. The concert will also feature a mixture of well-loved children's songs, traditional spirituals and contemporary tunes. There is no admission charge for this community concert. A free-will offering will be taken to support the African Children's Choir's ministries, providing education, care and emergency relief of for over 7,000 children in Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana, Sudan, Kenya and South Africa.
First Public Performance of Susan Poulin in "The Full Angel" will be May 22 at 7 p.m. at the Portland Sports Complex at The Dome, 512 Warren Avenue. Suggested donation is $3 and doors open at 6:30 p.m. "The Full Angel" is a portrait of a family reshaped by a parent's illness, a story both moving and humorous. Susan's spoken words will be projected for people who are hard of hearing and there will be a sign-language interpreter. Presented by the Southern Maine Agency on Aging. FMI, 396-6500 or http://www.smaaa.org/.
"The Full Monty" will be performed by the Portland Players, under the direction of New York City director and choreographer Joyce Presutti. The show runs through June 3 and is for mature audiences. FMI: 799-7337 or http://www.portlandplayers.org/.
G. Marshall Store Gallery features "Momentum V," an exhibition of the 2006 New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement grantee, Barbara Rita Jenny, and six finalists, Daisy Adams, Tim Christensen-Kirby, Kristina Logan, Gail Spaien, Carol Stein and Cappy Whelan through June 3. In the Dock Level Gallery, "Al Jaeger: Ceramic Landscapes" features organic forms, spare use of glazes and washes, and the textures created by using sand, gravel or coffee grounds to convey the artist's love and respect for his natural surroundings. A gallery talk will be held May 20 at 3 p.m. and the exhibition ends May 30. FMI: 351-1083.
"Looking Up," the annual Heartwood Student Exhibition, in the Heartwood College Gallery, continues through May 25 featuring work by all current Heartwood students, with a special focus on the work of graduating Heartwood BFA students Brandy Cressey and Jessica Wagstaff. FMI: 985-0985 or http://www.heartwoodcollegeofart.org/.
The Music Hall presents Broadway superstar Patti LuPone on May 18 with her cabaret show, "Coulda Woulda Shoulda" and will celebrate New Orleans on May 20 with some of the city's greatest musical artists including Dr. John The Night Tripper, the Rebirth Brass Band and the legendary pianist Henry Butler. Tickets are on sale now for the Music Hall's KidsRULE! series presentation of "A Celebration of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" on July 20 at 10:30 p.m. The late evening festivities include wizard games, costume contests, a dramatic reading and other magical surprises staged in the historic Victorian hall. FMI: (603) 436-2400 or http://www.themusichall.org/.
The Seacoast Community Chorus presents "A Heavenly Spring Concert" at 8 p.m. on May 18 at Christ Church, Kennebunk, and again at 3 p.m. on May 20 at First Parish Church, York. Tickets may be purchased in advance from members of the chorus and at York Flower Shop for $8. Tickets at the door are $10. FMI: 475-2159.
HEALTH
SMMC Screening Day at its facility in Saco, on Industrial Park Drive, in celebration of Mother's Day will provide women with all of the following services during the same appointment: clinical exam by a nurse practitioner, pap test and mammogram. All screening tests and medical exams will be provided at no cost to women who are between the ages of 30 and 64, have no insurance or have insurance with a high deductible or that does not cover the cost of the tests and meet certain income guidelines. The screenings will be held May 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. Pre-registration is required. FMI: 985-1028.
PUBLIC SUPPERS
Spaghetti Dinner this Friday will benefit the Maine Chapter of the Dream Factory, a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses who are between the ages of 3 and 18 years old. The dinner will be held at Norma's Restaurant on May 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and children, and free for children under the age of 5.
WORKSHOPS
The Forest of Maine Teachers' Tours still has openings for this summer. Renewable energy from Maine forests and mills and bioproducts and biofuels will be the focus of this years tours. A Project Learning Tree Workshop will be offered on each tour, with Maine Forest Service Biometrician Ken Laustsen leading a discussion on meeting society's needs for materials, chemicals and fuels through research and development of bioproducts from Maine's forests. Educators will tour renewable energy and wood products facilities, visit active harvests using modern equipment and discuss the information and planning required to practice sustainable forestry with landowners, foresters, loggers, mill owners and scientists. The registration fee, covering all tour costs, is $75. Course credits are also offered. FMI or registration materials, call Julie Agri at 621-9872 or email mtf@gwi.net.
ONGOING...
ART, DANCE, EXHIBITS, MUSIC, THEATREBarefoot Boogie Portsmouth 2007 at the Portsmouth Ballroom Dance Studio on 948 Route 1 Bypass in Portsmouth, N.H. FMI: (603) 659-5009
Just Us Chickens Artist Co-op is located at 29 Government St. in downtown Kittery and is open 11a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
Kripalu DansKinetics at Spinnaker Point Recreation Center, Spinnaker Way, Portsmouth, N.H. DansKinetics is a unique blend of yoga and dance. FMI: (603) 436-2313.
Pontine Theatre in Portsmouth, N.H., offers an array of public events. FMI: (603) 436-6660 or e-mail info@pontine.org.
The Portland Museum of Art offers exhibits and special events. FMI: 775-6148.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Catapult 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 a la Carte 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. On May 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. join us at the York Hospital for our next "Parade of Balloons" where we'll spread some cheer by giving out balloons. On May 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. the Mt. A Boy's Club for ages 8 and up will meet at the mountain. On May 24 from 1 to 2 p.m. join us at Berger's Bike Shop in York Village where we'll learn some "Bike Basics" and see how the experts "tune up" Orion's Trek 3500. On May 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. join us in South Berwick as we bring history to life! Explore attic treasures in the Counting House Museum, http://www.obhs.net/, and then tour the historic Piscataqua Gundalow, http://www.gundalow.org/, docked outside. This is a "hands-on afternoon" that will include making your own half-hull gundalow model. FMI or to register: 361-2116 or janaleemoquin8@yahoo.com.
The International Women's Club of New England (IWCNE) meets for lunch on the fourth Saturday of every month with an international speaker. IWCNE is non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian, and its mission is to foster goodwill, friendship, and understanding amongst members from different countries and to support charities which assist women and children. FMI: 985-7433.
Old York Garden Club's Open Garden Days, new for 2007, is a unique garden tour. For 16 weeks, a different garden club member will open their private garden for viewing on Sunday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m. beginning May 27. The fee is $3 per garden payable at the door of the individual garden on the day of the tour. Stay tuned for more information.
The Sanford/Springvale Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) Council meets every third Tuesday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m. All are welcome to attend. FMI: call SALT President Michelle Matt at 490-7606.
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
The Family Resource Center on Route 1 offers many special programs, weekly and monthly events, classes and activities throughout the year. FMI: 451-9291 or www.connectingfamiliestogether.org.
Gentle Yoga with Janet Clark begins this June at Yoga on York. Classes utilize yoga stretching and strengthening postures designed to bring the body beyond its normal daily restrictions and into a deeper experience of well-being. Janet Clark is a certified hatha yoga teacher and a popular, longtime instructor at York Hospital and York Adult Education. Classes will be held on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings beginning the week of June 12. FMI or to register: 363-9642 or http://www.yogaonyork.com/.
Heartwood College of Art offers an array of classes. FMI call Heartwood College of Art at 985-0985 or visit www.heartwoodcollegeofart.org.
Kindergym is offered by York Parks and Recreation Department and no pre-registration is required. FMI: 363-1040.
The Southern Maine Agency on Aging facilitates a monthly support group in Kittery for people assisting older adult loved ones. Unpaid family and friends who are helping spouses, parents, siblings and friends are invited to come and talk about the challenges and rewards of care-giving with other people in similar situations. The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rice Public Library. FMI: 439-6989 or (800) 427-7411
HEALTH
Know Your Numbers is a cholesterol screening offered by SMMC Visiting Nurses on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. An appointment is necessary and there is a $15 fee for this service. FMI: 985-1000.
NIA at Yoga on York is offered every Tuesday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. FMI: call 363-YOGA or visit http://www.yogaonyork.com/
The Heart Health Institute offers classes including weight management. FMI: 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
A Safe Place, a non-profit agency, has been providing support services and emergency shelter to victims of domestic abuse for over 28 years. A Safe Place has offices in Portsmouth, Rochester and Salem, N.H. FMI or to reach an advocate call 1-(800) 854-3552.
Hospice of York's Living with Loss is a bereavement support group offered 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. Sessions are held seasonally on Thursdays 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.
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
The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery Program is seeking volunteer drivers to offer cancer patients safe and friendly transportation to treatment appointments. FMI: (800) ACS-2345 or http://www.cancer.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 our toll-free crisis line. Full training is offered. FMI: http://www.dahmw.org/ or call (866) 786-0758 or e-mail communityresourcecoord@dahmw.org.
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.
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. FMI: (866) 786-0758 or dahmwdirector@gmail.com
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: 351-2224 or rsullivan@yorkhospital.com.
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 9:30 a.m. FMI: 646-2160.
St. Christopher's Catholic Church holds Masses on Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 and 11 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. for 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. All are welcome. 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.
