Archive for August, 2010
Lovewell Pond and Saco River in Fryeburg, Maine, offer Recreation Opportunities
August 29th, 2010 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
Lovewell Pond in Fryeburg, Maine
Developed along the Saco River, Fryeburg is proud to be “The Oldest Town in Oxford County,” Maine. Originally called Pequawket (Pigwacket), Fryeburg is packed with history, recreational opportunities and great mountain views.
The battle of Pigwacket (Pequawket), known as “Lovewell’s Fight,” took place on May 8, 1725, on the shores of Saco Pond. The pond was later renamed for Captain John Lovewell of Dunstable, who commanded a company of 46 colonists. Both Captain Lovewell and Chief Paugus lost their lives in this fight.
Lovewell Pond covers 1,120 acres and has a maximum depth of 45 feet. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife stocks it with brown trout. Other fish caught here include smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, white perch and chain pickerel. A state-owned boat ramp is located at the southern end of the pond—the entrance is across from the Eastern Slopes Regional Airport on Route 113.
To canoe here, you might want to rent from Saco River Canoe & Kayak. It’s fun to canoe along the Saco River from Walker’s Rip to the pond, a distance of 2 miles. After exploring the shoreline and paddling out to Loon Island to swim and enjoy the views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range, listen for the flute-like song of the Hermit Thrush, before continuing from the Saco River outlet to Brownfield Bridge, 5.9 miles away.
The Hemlock Covered Bridge is another of the many gems found in Fryeburg. Built in 1857, of Paddleford truss construction with supporting laminated wooden arches, the bridge is a quaint and charming reminder of days gone by. It spans the old course of the Saco River. Though reinforced in 1988 so you can drive across, it’s more fun to walk. Take time to admire the work of our forefathers, peer at the river and read the graffiti on Maine’s oldest remaining covered bridge.
Known as Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic, the Fryeburg Fair is an 8-day agricultural fair that began 160 years ago and continues to offer a piece of Americana you shouldn’t miss. Roam the fairgrounds and you’ll find games, rides, music, exhibits, pie contests, pig and calf scrambles, skillet throw contests, bright lights, brilliant colors and . . . fair food! The midway is a wonderland of flashing lights, ringing bells and buzzing buzzers. Throughout the day and evening more than 100 different entertainment acts occur on the main stage and several other stages throughout the fair grounds. Special events include Woodsmen’s Field Day, a Firemen’s Muster, Grand Parade plus 4 x 4 and Tractor Pulls. According to Roy Andrews, “The Woodsmen’s Field Day is the biggest spectator Woodsmen’s Field Day this side of the Mississippi River.”
The Fryeburg Library on Main Street is home to a special collection of works by Hopalong Cassidy author and creator, Clarence Mulford. Documenting the cultural, social, political, economic and military history of the people of Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire is the Fryeburg Research Library on Route 113 in North Fryeburg. The FRL houses personal collections of books, journals, letters, and photographs, which are archived for public access. Loretta Crocker, Director of Research, says, “We preserve the history of Fryeburg, Lovell and Brownfield, with our main focus being Fryeburg,” but . . . the collection includes much more for your genealogical research. The library is open year round, from 9-12 on Wednesdays, 1-4 on Thursdays, and 9-12 on Fridays or by appointment.
Fryeburg Academy, one of the first schools built in Maine, was incorporated in 1792. Students come from Fryeburg and neighboring towns, across the state and nation, plus throughout the world. In 2009, the Academy opened the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, with a 400-seat theater, art galleries and seminar classroom.
The 150-foot granite dome known as Jockey Cap is located just east of the village and academy. A short hike up the back side provides an incredible view of the Mount Washington Valley. A granite monument commemorating Commodore Robert E. Peary identifies the surrounding mountains. Rock climbers are often seen scaling Jockey Cap’s boulders.
At Eastern Slope Regional Airport you’ll find a well-maintained, yet small, quiet and personal facility and occasionally a moose, black bear, coyote or turkey on the runway. Even though it’s tucked away, Eastern Slope Regional Airport is easy to access as it is less than three miles southeast of Fryeburg and just off Route 113. Local residents and businesses own the forty airplanes housed here. The 4,200-foot split runway can be approached from either end depending on the wind, and is one of the longest in the area. Though an un-towered airport, it is open day or night.
Walk along Main Street, or canoe the Saco River and Lovewell Pond and you’ll discover many more reasons to visit or live here.
www.fryeburgmaine.org, 207.935.2805, fax: 207.935.6008
Incorporated 1777
Named for Joseph Frye, Esquire
Square miles: 59.7
Population: 3,500
2010 Tax Rate: $13.20/thousand
Fire/Police/Ambulance: 911
Non-emergency—Fire: 207.935.2615
Non-emergency—Police: 207.935.3323
Non-emergency—Rescue: 207.935.2828
Fryeburg Public Library: 207.935.2731
Fryeburg Recreation Department: 207.935.3933
C.A. Snow Elementary School: 207.935.2536
Molly Ockett Middle School: 207.935.2401
Fryeburg Academy: 207.935.2001
Boat Launches: Lovewell Pond, Bog Pond (canoe), Saco River (Swan’s Falls, Canal Bridge, Walker Bridge) Old course Saco River (Hemlock Bridge)
Public Beaches: Weston’s Beach, Canal Bridge
Playgrounds: Graustein Park, C.A.Snow School*
Picnic Areas: Canal Bridge, Route 302 Rest Area
*Not available during school hours
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Deertrees Theatre Festival Brings Award-winning Broadway Shows to the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine
August 27th, 2010 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
Deertrees Theatre Festival in Harrison, Maine
Just up the street from Crystal Lake and Long Lake in Harrison, Maine, on a wooded lot that used to be a deer run, sits the Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center. Built of hemlock in an Adirondack Style, Deertrees first opened its doors in 1936. Today the theatre offers an eclectic schedule of events for young and old from late June until early September.
Lakefront Properties For Sale in Harrison, Maine
Broadway stars and local would-be actors as well as world-acclaimed musicians and aspiring students have graced the stage of Deertrees Theater.With signatures from stars the likes of Rudy Vallee, Arthur Treacher and Ethel Barrymore etched onto the backstage walls, performers at Deertrees Theatre immediately feel a part of history in the making. The building is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
Enrica Clay Dillion, a seasonal resident and renowned drama coach, founded Deertrees Theatre and brought big city talent to the area. Though many professional and local stars graced its stage and signed the walls, the theatre fell on hard times in the 1980s and landed in the town’s hands. In 1999, the Deertrees Foundation, a non-profit organization, received the property deed from the town. The foundation’s mission is to provide quality performing and visual arts to the lakes region and western mountains of Maine. This is done in several forms—it serves as a venue for community based productions; it provides educational opportunities through student workshops; and if offers quality professional performances at reasonable prices to area residents.
A full performance schedule is available on the theatre’s Web site.
Before the show, make some time to view lakefront properties. Own a piece of real estate in the area and you can enjoy all the events at Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center.
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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, August 26 to September 1
August 25th, 2010 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
”Stormy Cliffs” by Lisa Dombek on display at EFG Books and Gallery in Bridgton
August 26-28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “Crows and Monhegan,” mixed media by Lisa Dombeck, EFG Books and Gallery, 186 Main Street, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.9339, www.efgbooks.com.
August 26, 5-6 p.m. Hydrangeas, learn about how to use them in the landscape and more, $12, reservations required, O’Donal’s Nurseries, 6 County Road, Gorham. FMI: 207.839.4262, www.odonalsnurseries.com.
August 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Open Range Day, bring your favorite fire arms and try the 25-yard and 100-yard ranges, free, beginners welcome, Royal River Rod and Gun Club, Fish Hatchery Road, New Gloucester. FMI: 207.657.4184, www.royalriverrodandgunclub.org.
August 28, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Maine Native American Summer Market, show, sale and demonstrations of Native American arts and crafts, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road, New Gloucester. FMI: 207.926.4597, www.shaker.lib.me.us.
August 28, 1 p.m. Tough Mountain Challenge at Sunday River, the ultimate event for the thrill-seeking athlete, 5K race with challenging obstacles, followed by a post race party featuring Matt and the Barnburners, Sunday River Ski Area, 15 South Ridge Road, Newry. FMI: 207.824.5850, www.sundayriver.com.
August 28, 1:30-8:30 p.m. Field on the Saco 2010, a locally grown, artfully served Epicurean Experience on the Farm, four of Mount Washington Valley’s chefs transform locally sourced, sustainable ingredients into edible art, $125/person, Green Thumb Farms, Fish Street, Fryeburg. FMI: www.mtwashingtonvalley.org.
August 28, 4-11 p.m. Memories of Music Festival, benefit for Dancing Trees, simultaneous multi-stage performances, “Got Talent” competition at 10 p.m. open to 1st 10 amateur single or group acts, $15/person includes spaghetti buffet and Magic Lantern’s famous popcorn, beer and wine available, Magic Lantern Theatre, 9 Depot Street, Bridgton. FMI: 207.539.2670, www.dancing-trees.org.
August 28, 8 p.m. Season Finale, work from the Celebration Collaborative, $8-$14/person, Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Road, South Paris. FMI: 207.743.8452, www.celebrationbarn.com.
August 29, 4 p.m. Anni Clark, part folk, part blues, sometimes pop, but all parts original, free concert, Gazebo, Village Green, Bethel. FMI: 207.824.3575, www.anniclark.com.
August 30, 7 p.m. Phil House and Kathy Haley, piano and vocals, $7.50/person, refreshments provided, All Souls Chapel, 37 Preservation Way, Poland Spring. FMI: 207.998.4142, www.polandspringps.org.
August 31, 8 p.m. “The Tough Cats,” a three-piece acoustic rock and roll band, $20, Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, 156 Deertrees Road, Harrison. FMI: 207.583.6747, www.deertreestheatre.org.
September 1, 7-9 p.m. Straight Talk about the Crooked River, speakers from Portland Water District, Casco Bay Estuary Partnership and Friends of the Presumpscot River will talk about the watershed, free, Wilkins Community Center, 21 Plummer Hill Road, Waterford. FMI: 207.647.4352, www.loonecholandtrust.org.
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Out and About for the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, August 26 to September 1
August 25th, 2010 categories: Sanford Lakes Region
“Monty Python’s Spamalot” on stage at Ogunquit Playhouse
August 26-29, all day, Acton Fair, 145th Anniversary, 4-H events, pig scramble, horse and ox pulling, Ms. Acton pageant, parade and more, prices vary, Acton Fairgrounds, 550 Route 109, Acton. FMI: 207.636.2968, www.actonfair.net.
August 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sidewalk Art Show and Sale, various locations, Ogunquit. FMI: www.visitogunquit.org.
August 26, 7:30 p.m. “The End of an Error,” talk and book signing with Mameve Medwed, $15, Union Church, 3 Stone Cliff Road, Biddeford Pool. FMI: 207.284.9807, www.unionchurchme.com.
August 26, 8 p.m. Aztec Two-Step, folk duo that has been described as the bridge to the Beat Generation, 21-plus, $25/person, The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. FMI: 207.774.4527, www.thelandingatpinepoint.com.
August 27, noon, 3rd Annual Nasson Community Center “Chip for the Community” Golf Tournament, benefits the center, shotgun start, $25/player, includes raffle prizes and BBQ, Pine Hollow Par 3 Golf, Route 109, Sanford. FMI: 207.324.5657, www.nassoncc.org.
August 27-28, 8 p.m. “Graceland” and “Asleep on the Wind,” one-act plays, $10/adults, $8/students and seniors, Sanford Maine Stage, 1 Hilltop Lane, Springvale. FMI: 207.324.8227, www.sanfordmainestage.com.
August 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Juried Craft Show, sponsored by the Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen, Village Green, Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207.283.4715, www.societyofsouthernmainecraftsmen.org.
August 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Chili Fest, Maine State Chili Cook-Off, presented by the Wells Chamber of Commerce, music, vendors, crafters and chili-tasting, Wells Junior High School, Route 1, Wells. FMI: www.wellschilifest.com.
August 28, 7 p.m. Rick Charette and the Bubble Gum Band, benefits D. A. Hurd Library’s renovation and expansion project, $10/person, Noble High School, 338 Somersworth Road, North Berwick. FMI: 207.676.2215, www.da-hurd.lib.me.us.
August 28, 7 p.m. Shelley Girdner, poet plus Captain Fiddle, musician, free, Red Door Pottery Studio and Gallery Shop, 44 Government Street, Kittery. FMI: 207.439.5671, www.reddoorpottery.com.
August 28, 8 p.m. An Intimate Evening with Ellis Paul, folk singer, $20, River Tree Arts, 35 Western Avenue, Kennebunk. FMI: 207.229.0212, www.kennebunkcoffeehouse.com.
September 1, 2:30 p.m. “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” starring Charles Shaughnessy and Rachel York, be forewarned, this show contains off-color humor, flying cows and flatulent Frenchmen and many not be suited for children under age 12, $55/person, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207.646.5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
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Out and About for the Greater Belgrade Lakes Region, August 26 to Septemeber 1
August 25th, 2010 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region
One Lotus Flower by Ann L. Krumrein at L/A Arts Gallery 5
August 26, 6-9 p.m. Moonlight Madness, live music, bed races, family friendly entertainment, Water Street, Skowhegan. FMI: 207.474.3621, www.skowheganchamber.com.
August 26, 8 p.m. Richard Thomson, top guitarist, presented by Waterville Main Street, $25-$35, Waterville Opera House, 93 Main Street, Waterville. FMI: 207.873.7000, www.operahouse.org.
August 26-28, ongoing, New England Trappers’ Weekend, demonstrations, contests, music, auction and more, free, Olsen Residence, Bethel. FMI: 207.875.5765, www.mta.homestead.com.
August 27-29, 6 p.m. Friday – 2 p.m. Sunday, 5th Annual End of Summer Hoorah! Car/Bike weekend, Texas Hold ‘Em Tourney, motorcycle raffle run, pig roast, grid iron burnout shootout car/bike show, chicken BBQ, prices vary, Farmington Fairgrounds, High Street, Farmington. FMI: 207.778.4215, www.franklincountymaine.org.
August 27-29, 6:30 p.m. Friday-6:30 p.m. Sunday, American Folk Festival, dancing, music, storytelling and other traditional folk arts, $10/day (suggested donation), shuttle busses, 4 stages along the Riverfront, Bangor. FMI: 207.992.2630, www.americanfolkfestival.com.
August 27, 7 p.m. “Colors of Hope,” opening reception for group show, L/A Arts Gallery 5, 49 Lisbon Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207.782.7228, www.laarts.org.
August 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Barks in the Park, costume party, demonstrations, agility games, group dog walk and more, free, Gardiner Commons, Main Street, Gardiner. FMI: www.gardinermainstreet.org.
August 29, 2-4 p.m. Identifying Trees, with Winona Badershall, free, Wilhelm Reich Museum, Dodge Pond Road, Rangeley. FMI: 207.864.3443, www.wilhelmreichmuseum.org.
August 29, 2-4 p.m. Unnatural Selection, original acoustic progressive rock featuring Woody Pierson, outdoor concert, free, bring your own seat, Norcross Point, Bowdoin Street, Winthrop. FMI: www.winthropmaine.org.
August 29, 5:30-7 p.m. Back to Basics, bluegrass group from Mid-coast Maine, bring your own seating, free, bring nonperishable food for local food pantry, Marion T. Morse Park, 18 School Street, Lisbon Falls. FMI: 207.353.3000, www.lisbonme.org.
August 31, 7 p.m. Celtic Tuesdays with Vishten, third generation Acadians whose sound is essentially Celtic but with a difference, $20/adults, $10/under age 12, Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207.783.1585, www.francoamericanheritage.org.
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Let the Sparkling Waters Found in Belgrade, Maine Become Your Lakefront Retreat
August 22nd, 2010 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region
Reflections of the setting sun in Belgrade, Maine
The resort town of Belgrade sits in the picturesque countryside of central Maine. Considered the premier inland vacation spot in Maine, Belgrade encompasses portions of Great Pond, Long Pond, Messalonskee Lake and Salmon Lake. These lakes plus area streams and wetlands provide great opportunities for boaters and birders alike.
Belgrade offers a variety of recreational opportunities from boating and swimming to fishing and golfing.
Boat rentals, services and storage is available through Belgrade Boat, Canoe and Kayak Rental, Belgrade Lakes Marina and Storage, Inc, Brightside Wooden Boat Services, Great Pond Marina, Whisperwood Boat Rentals and Belgrade Boat Storage.
Besides swimming at the town beach on Long Pond, swimmers may enjoy the pool, lessons and programs offered at the Belgrade Community Center for all Seasons. The community center also offers many other year-round activities for all age groups.
For the fishermen out there, these lakes are teeming and ready for you. Maine Guides are also ready to help you have an unforgettable outdoor experience. Maine Wilderness Tours offers fishing, white water rafting, eagle watching and more. Swans Guide Service will lend a hand with fishing, hiking, canoeing and kayaking trips.
A special treat on the waters of Great Pond, offered for a nominal fee, is a ride on one of the two remaining U.S. Postal Water Routes. For five months during the summer season, Captain Norm welcomes sightseeing passengers as he delivers mail dockside along the shores of Great Pond.
Golfers will love the championship Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, which has a five-star rating. It’s listed as number one in Maine and as “one of the best public golf courses to play in the United States” by Golf Digest. For the younger crowd who want to improve their strokes on the green or court, check out the Maine Golf and Tennis Academy.
Traditional residential summer camps can also be found in Belgrade. Great Pond has been home to two camps for over 100 years: Camp Runoia for girls and Pine Island Camp for boys. Camp Modin, the oldest Jewish camp in New England, is on Salmon Lake.
A variety of community events occur throughout the year. The Belgrade Lakes Association and Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance offer special activities including Aquafest, guided walks, lectures and boat parades. Fourth of July activities include a frog jumping contest and fireworks display. The fire department sponsors an auto show each July. The first Saturday in August finds folks trying their best at the Loon Calling Contest, which is followed by a bean supper. In October, the annual Octoberfest includes hayrides and arts and crafts. Luminaries light the way for the Christmas Stroll on the first Saturday in December. Other events include a father/daughter dance, mother/child dance, talent show and public suppers.
A trip to Belgrade isn’t complete without a stop at Day’s Store on Long Pond and Main Street. From fresh meats and souvenirs to fishing tackle and licenses, you’ll find most of what you need, but it’s the fresh doughnuts they make each morning that I guarantee will find you returning to Day’s. And Lakeside Scoops is open seasonally on the Long Pond side of the store. If you can’t find something in Belgrade, you’ll surely locate it just a short distance away in Augusta or Waterville.
Discover the sparkling waters of Belgrade. Find out for yourself just how special this place is and let it become your lakefront retreat.
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Belgrade Town Office, 6 Manchester Road, Belgradewww.belgrademaine.com. phone: 207.495.2258, fax: 207.495.2742
named for Belgrade, Serbia
Incorporated: 1796
Population: 3,500
60 square miles
fire/police/ambulance: 911
fire department (non-emergency): 207.495.2258
Kennebec Sheriffs Department: 1.800.498.1930
State Warden Service: 1.800.292.7436
Belgrade Public Library: 207.495.3508
Belgrade Central School: 207.495.2321
Messalonskee Middle School: 207.465.2167
Messalonskee High School: 207.465.7381
Town Beach: Long Pond
Playgrounds: North Belgrade Community Center, Belgrade Elementary School *
Parks: Hayden Park, Peninsula Park
Boat launch: Messalonskee Lake, Long Pond, Great Pond, Salmon Lake, Belgrade Stream
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Ten Ponds and Lakes for Vacations and Recreation in Acton, Maine
August 20th, 2010 categories: Sanford Lakes Region
View from the foot of Mousam Lake in Acton
Ten lakes and ponds offer vacation and recreational activities in Acton, Maine–Balch Pond, Great East Lake, Hansen Pond, Horn Pond, Loon Pond, Moose Pond, Mousam Lake, Shapleigh Lake, Square Pond, Swan Pond and Wilson Lake. There’s more fresh water in Acton than in any other town in York County.
Several bodies of water, including Great East Lake, Loon Pond, Mousam Lake (pronounced Mouse-am) and Square Pond have lake associations with the mission to protect the lake environment, especially for water quality and wildlife.
Mousam is one of southern Maine’s most popular lakes. Brian Hardy, a seasonal resident says, “Nothing soothes the soul like a Mousam sunset.”
Two local marinas can meet your boat and recreational needs. Lakeside Sport and Marina is located on Mousam Lake, while Dick’s Marina is on Balch Pond.
To the east, the town boundary cuts through Square Pond and Mousam Lake, while the western boundary is formed by Salmon Falls River and the New Hampshire state line. Rolling hills and ubiquitous stone walls accentuate the landscape. This rural southwestern town serves as a bedroom community for Sanford and is only 30 miles southwest of Portland.
Silver was discovered in Acton in 1877. A decade of mining and prospecting followed, but the mines were later abandoned. More information about the mining can be found at the Acton-Shapleigh Historical Society.
The Acton Fair, held annually in August, takes place at the Acton Fairgrounds on Route 109. 2010 marks the 145th anniversary of the fair.
Big Daddy’s Clam Shack and Barbecue offers the finest seafood and ribs in the area. You’ll find Big Daddy’s on Route 109, across from the Acton Fair Grounds.
If it’s a quiet setting you are seeking for lakefront property, Acton may just be the place for you.
Acton Town Office, 35 H Road, Acton, 04001
www.actonmaine.org, 207.636.3131
Incorporated: March 6, 1830
Named for Acton, England, now part of Greater London
Square miles: 41.8
Population: 2,145
Fire/Police/Ambulance: 911
York County Sheriff: 207.284.8868
Acton Public Library: 207.636.2781
Acton Elementary School (grades K-8): 207.636.2100
Sanford High School: 207.324.2810
Boat launches: Great East Lake, Horn Pond, Mousam Lake
Playground: Acton Elementary School**not available during school hours
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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, August 19 to 25
August 18th, 2010 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
Sir Alfred Hitchcock’s film “Family Plot” showing at Denmark Arts Center
August 19, 5:30-8 p.m. Cruise in Night, classic cars for all ages, prizes, 50/50 raffle, appetizer specials, awards at 7:30, Charlie Beiggs Restaurant, 754 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. FMI: 207.892.8595, www.charliebeiggs.us.
August 19, 8 p.m. Celtic Crossroads, “the most exhilarating and authentic show to come from Ireland in decades,” 7 musicians playing 22 instruments, $35/person, dinner available by reservation (not included in ticket price), Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207.935.7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
August 20-21, 7 p.m. “Godspell,” directed by Mary Wassick, music by Diane Hancock and choreography by Meg Doherty-Scannell, $5/person, please bring an item of canned food for the Windham Food Pantry, Windham Center Stage Theatre, Windham Community Center, Windham. FMI: www.windhamtheater.org.
August 20, 7:30 p.m. Sean Mencher and the Rhythm Kings, five-piece combo blends rock, western swing, jazz, blues and bluegrass, $10/person, $25/family of four ($5 for each additional family member, Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road,Standish. FMI: 207.642.3743, www.schoolhousearts.org.
August 20, 8 p.m. “Family Plot,” Sir Alfred Hitchcock’s final film, starring Karen Black, a tale of family, revenge and the supernatural, Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main Street, Denmark. FMI: 207.452.2412, www.denmarkarts.org.
August 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 35th Annual Arts and Artisans Fair, juried, 65 participants displaying jewelry, fabric arts, ceramics, photography, glass sculpture, wood turning and more, plus a huge book sale, proceeds of fair benefit Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, fair at New Suncook School, 95 Main Street, Lovell. FMI: 207.925.3177, www.lovellmaine.us.
August 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. “Of Bears, Mice and Nails: Outhouse Chronicles,” by Angelo J. Kaltsos, book signing, Books ‘n Things, 430 Main Street, Norway. FMI: 207.739.6200, www.bntnorway.com.
August 21, 1-4 p.m. Historic Sawmill Tours plus demonstrations, Scribners Mill, Scribners Mill Road, Harrison. FMI: www.scribnersmill.org.
August 21, 6:30 p.m. preview, 7:30 p.m. auction, 4th Annual Whimsical Furniture Auction, to benefit Spaulding Memorial Library, $15/admission, live music, silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, Camp O-AT-KA, 593 Sebago Road, Sebago. FMI: 207.787.2321, www.spaulding.lib.me.us.
August 21, 8 p.m. Deborah Henson-Conant, Grammy-nominated jazz-harpist, $16-$20, Celebration Barn,190 Stock Farm Road, South Paris. FMI: 207.743.8452, www.celebrationbarn.com.
August 23, 7:30-10 p.m. “West Side Story,” 1961 movie starring Natalie, Wood on the Big Screen, no commercial interruptions, $3/adults, $2/students, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy, Bradley Street, Fryeburg. FMI: 207.935.9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.
August 25, 7 p.m. “Two for the Seesaw,” by William Gibson, preview following 5-Chambers After Hours from 5-7 p.m., performance free, but must have a chamber membership card from Bethel, Bridgton, Conway, Oxford Hills or Windham Chambers, Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, 156 Deertrees Road, Harrison. FMI: 207.583.6747, www.deertreestheatre.org.
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Out and About for the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, August 19 to 25
August 18th, 2010 categories: Sanford Lakes Region
Wooden Eye to give outdoor concert in South Berwick
August 19, 6:30-8 p.m. Motor Booty Affair, Maine’s ultimate disco party band, outdoor concert, free, Veteran’s Memorial Park, corner of Staples and First Streets, Old Orchard Beach. FMI: 207.934.0860, www.motorbootyaffair.com.
August 19, 6:30 p.m. Wooden Eye, featuring veteran musicians from the New England area, free, donations welcome, Central School Lawn, 197 Main Street, South Berwick. FMI: www.hotsummernightsobo.com.
August 19, 7 p.m. “A Secret Gift,” by Ted Gup, book signing and talk, reservations requested, free, Union Church, 3 Stone Cliff Road, Biddeford. FMI: 207.283.1398, www.unionchurchme.com.
August 20, 7:30 p.m. DaPonte String Quartet, $20, Barn Gallery, Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207.646.8400, www.barngallery.org.
August 20, 8 p.m. Jefferson Starship, 40th Anniversary Tour, free soundboard download for every ticket purchased, $60/in advance, $64/day of show, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207.646.4777, www.jonathansrestaurant.com.
August 21, 7 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. ride begins, 5th Annual and Final Normand J. Audie Memorial Motorcycle Ride, $10, breakfast for sale at 7 a.m. barbecue and music following ride, Five Points Shopping Center, 420 Alfred Street, Biddeford. FMI: www.normaudie.org.
August 21, 11 a.m. “Bats at the Ballgame,” by Brian Lies, New York Times Best-Selling Author/Illustrator, who will arrive via BATSmobile, book signing and reading, bat games and a craft, reservations recommended, Kennebooks, 149 Port Road, Kennebunk. FMI: 207.967.6136, www.kennebooks.com.
August 21-22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Old Home Days, Blue Ribbon Blueberry Pie Contest, historic craft and trade demonstrations, games, food, “Growing Up in Newfield in 1820, 1860, 1900 and 1930,” by Ruth Bridges Ayers, free admission to Village, $3/carousel ride, 19th Century Willowbrook Village, 68 Elm Street, Newfield. FMI: 207.793.2784, www.willowbrookmuseum.org.
August 21, 2:30 p.m. Back-to-School Fashion Show, $7/adults, $3/students, Free/ages 5 and under, Nasson Community Center, 457 Main Street, Springvale. FMI: 207.324.3036, www.nassoncc.org.
August 22, 8 p.m. The Wailin’ Jennys, featuring Heather Masse of Fryeburg, $25.50/day of show, $22.50/in advance, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit.FMI: 207.646.4777, www.jonathansrestaurant.com.
August 25, 8 p.m. “Hello, Dolly!” “Grab your hat fellas, Dolly is back in town!” $22/adults, $20/seniors, $10/ages 20 and under, Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 School Street, Berwick. FMI: 207.698.1807, www.hackmatack.org.
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Out and About for the Greater Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine, August 19 to 25
August 18th, 2010 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region
“Looking” on stage at Lakewood Theater in Skowhegan
August 19-20, 2 p.m. “The Canterville Ghost,” by Oscar Wilde, children’s show, $12/person, Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main Street, Monmouth. FMI: 207.933.9999, www.theateratmonmouth.org.
August 19, 7 p.m. “Against Forgetting: History and the Shaping of Community,: the role history and the historical organization plays in our understanding of community identity, Union Church, Route 27, Belgrade. FMI: 207.495.6039, www.belgradelakes.org.
August 19-21, 8 p.m. “Looking,” directed by Stan Pinnette, starring Mark Nadeau, Jeralyn Shattuck, Cory King and Heidi Holst, $18-$35/person, Lakewood Theater, Route 201, Skowhegan. FMI: 207.474.7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.
August 20-22, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Great Falls Balloon Festival, featuring hot air balloons, concerts, exhibits, children’s activities, entertainment, crafts, tethered balloon rides and more, Downtown Riverfront, Auburn. FMI: www.greatfallsballoonfestival.org.
August 20-21, 10 a.m. Maine Farm Days, demonstrations, workshops, exhibits, wagon tours and the Don Campbell Band from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, Barker Farm, 9 Barker Road, Leeds. FMI: 207.649.8900, www.androscogginswcd.net.
August 20-21, 7:30 p.m. “Just a Friendly Guy,” two-act play, by Anna Freeman, $7, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the maintenance of East Madison Square Garden, a local community art and meeting center, East Madison Square Garden, Tupper Road, Madison. FMI: 207.654.2664. www.onlinesentinel.com.
August 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bug Day, celebrate the diversity and wonder of insects, Bug Walks at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., activities all day, L.C. Bates Museum at Good Will-Hinckley, Route 201, Hinckley. FMI: 207.238.4250, www.facebook.com/LCBATES.
August 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Belgrade Maine Made Crafts and Gifts, unique items to admire and purchase, Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, Belgrade. FMI: 207.431.1222, www.belgrademaine.com.
August 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 2nd Annual Drums Along the Kennebec, percussion demonstrations, clinics, performances, crafts, food and beverages, admission by donation, Head of the Falls, Downtown Waterville. FMI: 207.314.4730, www.midmainechamber.com.
August 21, 7:30 p.m. Chinese Folk Art Ensemble, featuring a variety of traditional Chinese folk arts such as Dragon Dance, Lion Dance, Taiwanese Drums, Chinese yoyo and Folk Dance, prices vary, Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207.783.1583, www.francoamericanheritage.org.
August 22, 2-4 p.m. Campfire Cooking with Nini Christenson, free, Wilhelm Reich Museum, Dodge Pond Road, Rangeley. FMI: 207.864.3443, www.wilhelmreichmuseum.org.
August 25, 3:00 p.m. “The Blind Side,” a movie about a homeless African-American teen’s life changes when he’s taken in by a well-to-do white family, free, refreshments, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring Street, Auburn. FMI: 207.333.6640, www.auburn.lib.me.us.
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