Out and About in the Sebago Lakes Region, July 31 to August 5

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Out and About in the Sebago Lakes Region, July 31 to August 5


Water is the place to be in the Sebago Lakes Region as summer finally kicks into place. The weather looks great for all the outdoor activities planned for this weekend.
There is so much going on, but a few water events include the 18th Annual Highland Lake Regatta, a rowing event in Bridgton(www.rowmaine.org), The Great Adventure Challenge triathlon, which includes kayaking on Moose Pond in West Bridgton (www.maineadventureracing.com), the 16th Annual Naples Antique and Classic Boat Show on the Causeway (www.mountainviewwoodies.org) and the 18th Annual Maine State Triathlon and Aquabike on Songo Pond in Bethel (www.bethelmaine.com).
Here are more activities going on in the area in the week to come:
July 31, 7:30 p.m. “Crisis on 13th Avenue,” written by Jake Dunham, presented by The Children’s Backyard Theater Group, starring many local actors and actresses, The Lovell Brick Church for the Performing Arts, 502 Christian Hill Road, Lovell. FMI:  http://lovellbrickchurch.org
July 31, 8:00 p.m. Joan Baez, Merrill Auditorium, 239 Park Avenue, Portland; Tickets: $37.50 and $42.50. FMI: 207.842.0800 or https://tickets.porttix.com/public
August 1, 7 -8:30 a.m. registration, 18th  Annual Highland Lake Regatta, Maine State Rowing Championships held at Highland Lake Resort, North High Street, Bridgton, 5,000-meter stake and 1,000-meter sprint; entry forms available on-line; no dogs please as host doesn’t allow them. FMI: 207.647.2196 or www.rowmaine.org
August 1, before 8:00 a.m. registration, race begins at 9.a.m. The Great Adventure Challenge, a one-of-a-kind triathlon, kayak 2.5 miles on Moose Pond, mountain bike 14 miles and dash/hike 2 miles up and down Pleasant Mountain, entertainment and vendors at Shawnee Peak Ski Area, presented by Good Neighbors, Inc., which provides life supports for Lakes Region residents with developmental disabilities; register before 8 a.m. at Shawnee Peak, $60 for singles, $150 for teams of 2 or 3. FMI: 207.647.8244 x 15 or www.maineadventureracing.com, www.goodneighborsinc.com
August 1, 10 a.m. -3 p.m. 16th Annual Naples Antique and Classic Boat Show on the Causeway, Naples, presented by Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club, some of the rarest and most beautiful antique and classic boats and cars still in existence will be on display, (rain date August 2) FMI: www.mountainviewwoodies.org
August 1, 5 p.m. Baked Bean Supper, Sebago Town Hall, 406 Bridgton Road (Route 107), Sebago. FMI: 207.787.2457 or www.townofsebago.org
August 1-2, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Scribner’s Mill “Back to the Past” Celebration, Scribner’s Mill Preservation, Inc., Scribner’s Mill Road, Harrison, watch 19th century wood-product machinery at work and tour the 1820 Carlson Farmstead and Museum, Pig Roast Supper on Saturday at 5 p.m. FMI: www.scribnersmill.org
August 2, 8 a.m. race starts, 18th Annual Maine State Triathlon and Aquabike, Bethel Inn Lakehouse on Songo Pond, Routes 35 and 5, Bethel; 1 k swim, 24 k bike, 5.8 k run; must pre-register on-line at www.active.com . FMI: 207.824.2282 or www.bethelmaine.com
August 3, 6:30 p.m. Theater on the Lawn, a one-hour version of “Romeo and Juliet” performed by the Poland Players, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring Street, Auburn; bring your own blanket and picnic basket. FMI: 207.333.6640 or www.auburn.lib.me.us
August 3, 7:30 p.m. Piano Concert by Cody Michaels, Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy, Cody’s music is highly inspired by his experiences in the White Mountains, $10 adults, $5 for students and seniors. FMI: 207.935.9232 before 1 p.m. or www.fryeburgacademy.org
August 4, 7:30 p.m. “Mendelssohn’s 200th Birthday” presented by Sebago-Long Lake Chamber Music Festival, Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, 162 Deertrees Road, Harrison, Tickets $20, students free. FMI: 207.583.6747 or www.deertreestheatre.org
August 5, 7:30 p.m. “Loons, Loons, Loons” presentation by Bonny Boatman, sponsored by the Greater Lovell Land Trust, Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, 227 Main Street, Lovell. FMI: 207.925.3177 or www.gllt.org

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