Out and About in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine for March 4 to 10
March 3rd, 2010 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
Maine Chevy Ice Fishing Derby has been canceled due to general lack of ice across the state
March 5, 10 a.m. Winter Ecology Snowshoe Walk, explore along the shores of a beaver pond at Bridgton Highlands Country Club, meet at Lakes Environmental Association, 230 Main Street, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.8580, www.mainelakes.org.
March 5, 3-5 p.m. STUPA Duplication, Opening Reception, SIMPARCH, an artist collective that creates experiential installations, will explore ancient iconography and sacred architecture through contemporary methods and materials, Art Gallery, University of Southern Maine, 37 College Avenue, Gorham. FMI: 207.780.5008, www.usm.maine.edu.
March 6-7, 7 a.m. -5 p.m. Maine Chevy Derby, Maine’s largest ice fishing derby, sponsored by the Sebago Lake Rotary Club, HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO GENERAL LACK OF ICE ACROSS THE STATE, $20,000 in prizes including a brand new Chevy Silverado truck will be raffled off on March 9, raffle tickets to support local charities can still be purchased, $20/individual. FMI: www.icefishingderby.com.
March 6, 6-8 p.m. Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner to benefit Konbit-Sante, guest speakers: Dr. Sam Broaddus of Konbit-Sante and Chief William Baker of the Westbrook Police Department, both have a relationship with Haiti and will share thoughts of current situation and ways to help, $10/person, reservations required, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main Street, Westbrook. FMI: 207.854.9157, www.wwcc.wordpress.com.
March 6, 8-11 p.m. WCYY Rocks the Mountain with Sidecar Radio, celebrate late-night skiing and riding with a rockin’ show and Portland’s Alternative Station, Blizzard’s Pub at Shawnee Peak, 119 Mountain Road, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.8444, www.shawneepeak.com.
March 7, 6:00 p.m. First Annual “Academy Awards Party,” an evening of unforgettable fun and surprises, dress up like the stars (optional) and walk the red carpet at 6 p.m., followed by a complete Prime Rib or Seafood Trio Champagne Dinner, then watch the Academy Awards live on the 100-inch Projection TV, $30/person, $50/couple, benefits local area Holiday Children’s Charities, Rooster’s Roadhouse, 159 Mayville Road (Route 2), Bethel. FMI: 207.824.0309, www.roostersroadhouse.com.
March 10, 8 p.m. Altan Celebrates 25 Years Together, traditional Irish music, (dinner available by reservation at 6 p.m.), $40/concert only, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207.935.7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Tom - MrLakefront
