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Calendar of Local Events
This page includes current local events for southern Maine, from Kittery to Scarborough.
Visual arts, clases and workshops, activities for kids and more.
Listings are updated after every issue goes to press, every two weeks, year-round.
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Tuesday, July 16
Bagpipes and Moon Cakes, Graves Memorial Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 1 PM. Stories and songs with Jennifer Armstrong. FMI call 967-2778.
Wednesday & Thursday, July 17 & 18
Improv Comedy Class, Ocean Park Beach Association, Rec Hall in Ocean Park, 22 Colby Avenue, 7-9 PM. Ages 6-12, 7-8 PM; ages 13-18, 8-9 PM. Part 1: Building Characters, Part 2: Building Scenes. Free. FMI www.oceanpark.org
Wednesday, July 17
Mediation Meetup, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 5:30-6:30 PM. No prior experience needed. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818.
Discovery Station, Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main Street, Kennebunk, 2 PM. This month's theme: Fun in Space. FMI www.kennebunklibrary.org or 985-2173.
Concerts in the Park, Lafayette Park, Kennebunk, 6:30 PM. Pack a picnic dinner and meet up with family and neighbors at Lafayette Park every Wednesday night this summer. FMI www.kennebunkmaine.us.
Thursday, July 18
Mermaid Madness, Graves Memorial Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 1 PM. Author Jocelyn Lacey will read her mermaid book Coral’s First Sleepover. Mermaid songs, dances and a special craft. FMI call 967-2778.
Historic District Walking Tour, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, 11 AM. Learn the history of the elaborate and historical homes that line Kennebunk’s Summer Street neighborhood. $10 per person/free for members. FMI call 985-4802 or visit www.brickstoremuseum.org.
Cooking Class at Coffee Roasters of the Kennebunks, 163 Port Road, Kennebunk, 5:30-7 PM. Learn about the Kennebunks, learn some new recipes, and taste some of the Kennebunks' favorite flavors in this interactive class. Space limited so reserve your spot. Fee is $30. FMI call 967-8304.
Monthly Movie Night, Graves Memorial Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 6:45 PM. Golden Eye featuring 007 James Bond. Light refreshments will be served. A discussion of favorite James Bond films will follow. FMI call 967-2778.
Affairs to Remember Auction, The River Club, Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, 6 PM. For tickets: www.seniorcenterkennebunk.org. (FMI see page 6 this issue)
Friday & Saturday, July 19 & 20
Little River Estate Sale, Commons Lane, Kennebunk. FMI www.antiquesandestatesalesme.com or 751-6466.
Friday, July 19
Fiber Arts Group, Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Road, Wells 10:30 AM. All are welcome to join. Group meets every Friday. FMI [email protected] or 646-8181.
Saturday, July 20
Kennebunk Artisans Marketplace, The Waterhouse Center, Main Street, Kennebunk, Saturdays, 9 AM-2 PM, through October 5. FMI www.kennebunkmaine.us/artisansmarketplace.com.
Kennebunk Farmers Market, Garden Street Municipal lot, 8 AM-1 PM, Saturdays through November 23. FMI www.kennebunkfarmersmarket.org.
The Secret Gardens of Kennebunkport: A Secret Garden Tour, sponsored by Graves Memorial Public Library, 10 AM-4 PM. $40 per person, including map. See page 21 of this issue. FMI see www.graveslibrary.org or call 967-2778.
Artist Reception for Dawn & Mike Maron, The Wright Gallery, 5-7 PM. Wine & hors d’oeuvres served. The two person show for Mike Maron & Dawn Maron runs July 20-27. FMI www.thewrightgallery.com or 967-5053.
27th Annual Pet Show at Kennebunk Free Library,112 Main Street, Kennebunk, 6 PM. (Rain date August 5, 6 PM.) Show off your pet and win a prize. Registration and signed waiver are required. One pet per child. Pets must be up-to-date on shots, on leash or caged, and accompanied by an adult. Please clean up after your pet. FMI www.kennebunklibrary.org or 985-2173.
Caricature Drawings – a benefit for Cocheco Academy of Arts in Dover, The Early Bird Restaurant, 241 Main Street, South Berwick, 9 AM to 2 PM. Donations accepted for your caricature drawing by artist Steve Hrehovcik as part of his art exhibit taking place during the month of July. Art featured in the exhibit includes portraits, equestrian and pets, automobiles, home and historic buildings and cartoons. Also, to benefit the school is a drawing for a caricature portrait of Marilyn Monroe. FMI call 207-384-8100.
Wells Concert Series, Hope Hobbs Gazebo, Wells Harbor Park, 331 Harbor Road, Wells, 6:30 PM. Admission is free. FMI www.wellschamber.org. For more info and live music listings, see Nightlife.
Sunday, July 21
3rd Annual Rockin' the Fight, Funky Bow Brewery and Beer Company, 21 Ledgewood Lane, Lyman, 1-5 PM. Supporting families affected by cancer. $40 admission (2 for $60) includes pizza and salad buffet and your favorite Funky Bow brew in a commemorative pint glass. Lisa Mills and the Wetsuits will be rockin' as we raise a glass to kick cancer. Raffles with a wide range of prizes donated by many local businesses. FMI: See Ben's Fight on Facebook or www.run4thefight.com
Monday, July 22
Meditation Group, Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Road, Wells 12 PM. FMI [email protected] or call the library at 207-646-8181.
Tuesday, July 23
Marc Black: A History of the '50s and '60s through the Lens of Popular Song, Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Road, Wells, 6:30 PM. Marc Black is, “an eclectic folk-rocker who deals with life, and all its social and political challenges…one song at a time." This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. FMI [email protected] or call the library at 207-646-8181.
Monthly Poetry Evening, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 7 PM. Please bring poems to share – either your own or favorite poems by someone else. The prompt for July is “hair”; the topic is open for interpretation. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818.
Wednesday, July 24
Planning Your Future, York Hospital Lunch & Learn, 12 PM. York Senior Housing and Neighborhood Network will present a program titled: “Planning Your Future - Aging in Place, Housing and Transportation in York.” Complimentary lunch will be served. Guests are welcome to take their seats beginning at 11:45 AM. Q & A will follow the lecture. To make your reservation, please call York Hospital's Friendraising Office at 207-351-2385 or email [email protected]
Mediation Meetup, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 5:30-6:30 PM. No prior experience needed. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818.
Family Movie Time, Graves Memorial Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 6 PM. Join Miss Stephanie and other families to watch the Disney film Moana. This film is rated PG. Popcorn and lemonade will be served. Wear your PJs if you want! FMI www.graveslibrary.org or 967-2778.
Concerts in the Park, Lafayette Park, Kennebunk, 6:30 PM. Pack a picnic dinner and meet up with family and neighbors at Lafayette Park every Wednesday night this summer. FMI www.kennebunkmaine.us.
Thursday, July 25
Cooking Class at Coffee Roasters of the Kennebunks, 163 Port Road, Kennebunk, 5:30-7 PM. Learn about the Kennebunks, learn some new recipes, and taste some of the Kennebunks' favorite flavors in this interactive class. Space limited so reserve your spot. Fee is $30. FMI call 967-8304.
Friday-Sunday, July 26-28
Maine Women in the Arts - Art & Craft Show, Masonic Hall, 10 North Street, Kennebunkport. Reception 5-7 PM on Friday; show hours are Friday, 10 AM-7 PM, Saturday, 10 AM-6 PM, and Sunday, 10 AM-4 PM. Free admission. FMI www.mainewomenarts.com.
Friday, July 26
Special Story time – Out of this World! Graves Memorial Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 10 AM. Blast off into space in this other worldly storytime. Stories, songs, movement and crafts. FMI www.graveslibrary.org or 967-2778.
Saturday, July 27
Touch A Truck, York Public Library parking lot, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 10 AM-12 PM. Get up close or climb inside some BIG trucks! This program is free and open to truck lovers of all ages. Please note: There is no rain date for this event. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818.
Wells Concert Series, Hope Hobbs Gazebo, Wells Harbor Park, 331 Harbor Road, Wells, 6:30 PM. Admission is free. FMI www.wellschamber.org.
Sunday, July 28
Pasco Lecture featuring Canadian/Maine Author Susan Hannaford, Graves Memorial Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 2 PM. Susan will be reading from her new novel—just out! The Pasco Lecture is sponsored by the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation, Kennebunk Savings Bank, and the Graves Library Snack Team. Please call the Library for more information.
Monday, July 29
American composer and organist Carson Cooman, First Congregational Church, 141 North Street in Kennebunkport. 7 PM. This is part of the church's Monday Night Summer Concert Series. Open to the public. Cooman composed “The Kennebunkport Suite" arrangement as a gift to the congregation. It was written for and is dedicated to Joyce Painter Rice and the church’s 1854 E. & G. G. Hook pipe organ (Opus 177). FMI call the church office on Tuesdays at (207) 967-3897, visit www.firstchurchkport.org, or see the church’s Facebook page.
Tuesday, July 30
Tots in Tents, Graves Memorial Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 10 AM. A fun story time in a tent! Featuring summer stories and outdoor play. Space is limited to 10 toddlers. FMIwww.graveslibrary.org or 967-2778.
Wednesdays, July 31, August 14 & August 28
Beach Bocce League at Gooch’s Beach, sponsored by The Center, 5:30 PM. $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Deadline to register is July 24. Register by calling 967-8514.
Wednesday, July 31
Norman Ng, Magician: Family Fun Series, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 10 AM. Nationally-known magician Norman Ng brings his high-energy, family friendly show for a rare public appearance in York. Prepare to be amazed! For all ages. The performance will be held at the York High School Auditorium. This program is made possible thanks to Kennebunk Savings Bank and is co-sponsored with York Schools. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818.
Local Author and Illustrator - A book event for kids, Kennebunk Free Library,112 Main Street, Kennebunk, 2 PM. Murfy Finds A Home and Murfy’s River Adventure presented by author/singer Robert Marier and illustrator/narrator Steve Hrehovcik. Discover the friendship between a lovable mouse, Murfy, and Grandpa Bob in two of their exciting stories. Followed by sing-along and coloring pages. FMI call 207-985-2173 x105.
Mediation Meetup, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 5:30-6:30 PM. No prior experience needed. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818.
Coming Soon
Friday - Sunday, August 2-4
Artists by the Sea: Art Show and Sale, Biddeford Community Center, opening reception, 5-7 PM Friday; show and sale, Saturday 10 AM-5 PM and Sunday 10 AM - 3 PM. FMI www.biddefordpoolcommunitycenter.org.
Friday, August 2
Friday Film Series: American Graffiti, Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Road, Wells, 2 PM. No registration is required and all ages are welcome. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, please contact Andrea Kazilionis at [email protected] or call the library at 207-646-8181.
ONGOING
Through Labor Day
Cranberry Hill Custom Lighting White Tent Sale, 1280 US-1,York, Savings of 50%-75% on lighting and rustic/fine antiques and glassware. FMI www.cranberryhilllighting.com or 363-5178.
Finding Your Better Self Through Horses, Ever After Mustang Rescue. An amazing hands-on experience with horses. Helps reduce stress, raise confidence and improve self-esteem. Supervised, private one hour sessions. Contact Lydia @ 207-641-9449 for more information. Located at 463 West Street, Biddeford. FMI www.mustangrescue.org
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