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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.
How to List Your Event - click here
Visual & Performing Arts
Going on now through March 17
“Meditation, Contemplation and Still Life”
Kittery Art Association, 8 Coleman Avenue, Kittery Point. Hours are Thursdays, 2-5 PM; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 AM-5 PM. All-member show displaying the creative products of our meditations, contemplations and stillness. Spotlight Wall: John Iarussi. Admission free. FMI www.kitteryartassociation.org or 451-9384.
Going on now through March 24
The Light in the Piazza - City Theater in Biddeford presents the award winning musical about taking chances and falling in love through March 24. FMI and for tickets visit www.citytheater.org or call 282-0849.
Going on now through March 30
Rumpus 2019 – Engine's Egalitarian Art Show. Engine,128 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI on this event and Engine's programs www.feedtheengine.com.
Going on now through March 31
“Slice of Life” Gallery Exhibition. York Art Association, 394 York Street, York Harbor. Hours are Friday – Sunday, 12-5 PM. Dance, music, still life, people and animals working, caught in the moment. FMI www.yorkartassociation.com or 363-4049.
Going on now through April 29“Breaking and Making the Sarah Long Bridge”- Morgan Gallery, 120 Rogers Road, Kittery. Hours are Monday-Friday, 6 AM - 9 PM; Saturday, 8 AM - 4 PM; Sunday, 12 - 4 PM. Exhibit offers unique views on the demolition of the old Sarah and pay homage to the new bridge. Paintings and photography by 17 local artists, including show curator, Bill Moore. The bridge spans the Piscataqua River joining Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Kittery, Maine. FMI 439-3800.
Saturday, March 16
Ralph Breaks the Internet – Family Film Series
York Public Library, 5 Long Sands Road, York, 6:30 PM. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or call 363-2818.
Sunday, March 17
Cormac McCarthy and Friends, Winter Concert Series
York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 3-5 PM. Cormac McCarthy and Friends will perform their final show in this year’s winter concert series. Cormac is regarded by fellow musicians and fans alike as one of New England’s finest songwriters. He writes and sings of a heartfelt, sometimes funny, sometimes desperate, sometimes glorious world of common people, struggles, hope, relationships, madness, and love. He sings the poetry of real life with a silky baritone voice and just enough grit and keeps his audiences smiling with his humor. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or call 363-2818.
Tuesday, March 19
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 March is “fun”- the topic is open for interpretation. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or call 363-2818.
Monthly Poetry Evening
Classes & Workshops
Thursday, March 14 & 21
Conversational French Language Group
Wells Public LIbrary, 1434 Post Road, Wells, 6:30 PM. This is an Informal approach to practicing and re-learning French. This group meets weekly on Thursdays. Anyone with a French language interest is invited to participate. FMi email [email protected] or call 646-8181.
Thursday, March 14
Volunteer Fair - Mather Auditorium, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, Wells, 10-11:30 AM. Learn about opportunities, training, and special benefits of being a volunteer at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. FMI www.wellsreserve.org or 646-1555
Meditations and Messages with Melissa Boyd
River Tree Arts, 35 Western Avenue, Kennebunk, 7–8 PM. Join this one hour mediation which will consist of guided imagery, the breath, mind body awareness, chanting and silent contemplation. Each meditation will cover a particular topic and donations will go to benefit River Tree Arts. Sessions will also be aired on Facebook live. Registration is required. FMI www.rivertreearts.org or 967-9120.
York History: Examined through the Lives of York Families: 1730-1775
York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 10:30 AM. York historian, James Kences examines the history of the town through the stories of 25 York families. This sixth session will look at some of York’s first families during the run up to the Revolutionary War. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818.
Friday, March 15 & 22
Fiber Arts Group
Wells Public LIbrary, 1434 Post Road, Wells, 10:30 AM. If you embroider, cross-stitch, sew, weave, quilt, whatever you do - if it’s done with fiber and it’s portable, you are welcome to attend. This group meets every Friday as long as the library is open. All ages & levels of ability welcome. FMI email [email protected] or call 646-8181.
Friday, March 15
Introduction to the Grid
York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 7 PM. York residents Susan Covino, a utilities attorney, and Len Loomans, an electrical engineer specializing in renewable resources, will offer a basic description of the region's electric grid, how it works, and the challenges to the grid as it transitions to solar and wind power. The program is offered by York Ready for 100%, a group of volunteer citizens advocating for 100% clean, renewable energy for York by 2030. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or call 363-2818.
Saturday, March 16 & 23
Indoor Tour: Building History
Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, 12-1 PM. Learn about the history of the museum buildings in their previous “lives” as stores, gathering places, offices, and more. $10 per person/$5 for members. FMI www.brickstoremuseum.org or 985-4802.
Saturday, March 16
Exploring the Complexity of Racism Book Discussion
York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 10:30 AM. Cheryl Townsend Gilkes, Professor of African American Studies at Colby College, will lead this discussion about Kindred by Octavia Butler - an unusual book about love, hate, slavery, and racial dilemmas told through science fiction and suitable for teens and adults.This program is part of a series of book and film discussions made possible by the Maine Humanities Council, York Diversity Forum, United Methodist Church of York-Ogunquit, and York Public Library. All books in the series will be available from the Library and through the Minerva system. Space may be limited. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or call 363-2818.
Tuesday, March 19
True Crime Trivia
Wells Public LIbrary, 1434 Post Road, Wells, 6:30 PM. True crime is America’s latest obsession, and you can get in on this trend. Attendees can play on their own or with a team of up to four people. No registration is necessary. Just show up and show off your knowledge. FMI email [email protected] or call 646-8181.
Bringing Nature Home
Mather Auditorium, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, Wells, 7 PM. Explore how to maintain your garden for its full ecological function and benefit. No reservation required. FMI www.wellsreserve.org or 646-1555
AARP Tax Preparation Services
Wells Public LIbrary, 1434 Post Road, Wells, 1-6 PM. Trained AARP Tax Aide volunteers are at the library each Tuesday this tax season to answer questions and help with electronically filing taxes.To request an appointment please call 710-0979. FMI email [email protected] or call 646-8181.
Wednesday, March 20
Taking the Pain out of Migraine - Lunch & Learn
12 PM, Dr. Anthony Knox of Neurology Associates will discuss the latest treatments (including Botox, nerve blocks, trigger point injections etc.) for minimizing your pain during a migraine. Guests are welcome to take their seats beginning at 11:45 a.m. Q & A will follow the lecture. To RSVP or FMI call York Hospital's Friendraising Office at 351-2385 or email [email protected]
Post-Maria Puerto Rico: A Story of Resilience and Determination
Mather Auditorium, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, Wells, 12 PM. Hear from Stewardship Coordinator Sue Bickford about her community service trip to Puerto Roco following Hurricane Maria. No reservation required. FMI www.wellsreserve.org or 646-1555
At The Center, Kennebunk
Gentle Yoga, Mondays at 1 PM and Thursdays at 9 AM. Mat yoga on Thursdays at 10 AM. $3 per class.
Open bridge, Tuesdays at 9:30 AM. Men's bridge on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM. Intermediate level players welcome.
Cribbage, Wednesdays at 1 PM.
Book club, 4th Wednesday of every month at 1 PM.
Grief support group, Thursdays at 11 AM.
Knitting Group, Fridays at 10 AM.
Acrylic Art Class, Fridays at 10 AM. Bring canvas, brushes, and paint. $10 per class.
***The Center (Senior Center Kennebunk) is located at 175 Port Road in Kennebunk. FMI on these and other programs visit www.seniorcenterkennebunk.org or call 967-8514.
Events & Fundraisers
Going on now through Friday, March 29
March Madness Silent Auction
Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main Street, Kennebunk. Amazing auction items in this silent auction fundraiser include retro cocktails, beach glass jewelry, wine, puzzles, an Andrew Benintendi signed baseball, a Maine Red Claws signed basketball, and more! Get a brochure at the adult services desk or online and be sure to sign up for a free bid number at the adult services desk. Bidding ends at 5 PM, Friday, March 29. Winning bidders will be notified on Monday, April 1. FMI www.kennebunklibrary.org or 985-2173.
Saturday, March 16
Winter Farmers' Market
York Region Chamber of Commerce, 1 Stonewall Lane, York, 9 AM-1 PM. This is the last market for the winter season. The summer market begins Saturday, May 25! FMI 363-4422.
AFIO Meeting
(Association of Former Intelligence Officers)
Brick Store Museum Program Center, 4 Dane Street, Kennebunk, 2 PM. Former Ambassador Charles Dunbar retired from senior posts at the State Department and United Nations, will discuss current U.S. policy challenges in Afghanistan at the March meeting of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO), Maine Chapter.FMI www.brickstoremuseum.org or 985-4802.
Saturday, March 23
HB's Raclette and Wine Tasting
HB Provisions, Lower Village, Kennebunk, 1:30 PM. Come taste HB's cheesy raclette baguette. You won't 'raclette' it! FMI www.hbprovisions.com or 967-5762.
Sunday, March 24
Mary's Walk & Kerrymen 5K
Thornton Academy, Saco, 10 AM registration opens, 11:30 AM opening ceremonies at Thornton Academy gym, 12 PM Kerrymen 5K starts, 12:15 PM Mary's Walk starts. Created in 1999 as a way to honor Mary Kerry Libby, a much-loved member of the Saco-Biddeford community who passed away from Burkitt's Lymphoma, Mary’s Walk and its companion run, the Kerrymen 5K have raised nearly $3 million for Maine Cancer Foundation. FMI www.maryswalk.org.
Coming Attractions
Saturday, March 30
Cornhole Tournament
American Legion Post 159, Route 9, Kennebunkport, registration 10 AM - games 12 noon. Double elimination, cash prizes, raffle cost $20 per team, BYOB. FMI 967-2400.
Friday, April 5
Dance Party at Atlantic Hall
A benefit dance party to honor the late Joe Riillo, Atlantic Hall, Cape Porpoise, 7-9:30 PM. Four local bands – The Windmills, Fog Ave, The Wetsuits, and Ocean Ave – will perform a mix of originals and covers. Advance tickets for $20 apiece can be reserved by emailing Patricia Smith at [email protected] Any remaining tickets may be purchased at the door for $25 each. Space is limited to 125, so reservations are strongly suggested. Refreshments and a cash bar with beer and wine will be available. FMI email Patricia Smith at [email protected]
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