Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 7-13

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 7-13
February 6, 2013
Lakefront Bungalow Overlooks Scenic Crystal Lake in the Quaint Village of Harrison, Maine
February 7, 2013

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 7-13

“Snowcano,” Bethel Winter Fest

Feb. 8, Friday, 6:30-8:30pm, Fly Fishing Film Tour, a Tin Mountain Conservation Center benefit for the Trout Research Project, this Film Tour has become the fishing entertainment event of the year, the Tour showcases some of the best independent outdoor film makers, $12-15, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, 18 Bradley Street, Fryeburg. FMI: 207-935-9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.
Feb. 8, Friday 8-10pm, ‘Maine’-ly British Brass, Betty Rines has assembled an outstanding group of USM faculty and alumni performing the best brass music in memory of the Phillip Jones Brass Ensemble of England, conducted by Peter Martin, reservations are suggested, Corthell Concert Hall, 37 College Avenue, Gorham. FMI: 207-780-5555, www.usm.maine.edu.
Feb. 9, Saturday, Fishing Derby, Hancock Pond, Denmark, weigh in at the boat launch, total cash prize amount $600, sponsored by Denmark Rod and Gun Club, contact John Wiesemann, Hancock Pond, Denmark. FMI: www.state.me.us/ifw/fishing/derbies_tournaments/derbies.htm.
Feb. 9, Saturday, free, Naples Winter Carnival, ice fishing derby, snowmobile radar runs, snowmobile poker rally, helicopter rides, antique snowmobiles, hay rides, sno coach rides, fireworks and more, Naples Causeway, Route 302, Naples. FMI: 207-318-6965, www.muddyriversnoseekers.org.
Feb. 9-24, starts Saturday, on-going events, Bethel WinterFest, events include snowcano, sledding, snowshoeing events, snow groomer rides and more, sledding hill opens Saturday, XC Ski Gear Demo, see site for details of events, various locations, Bethel. FMI: 1-800-442-5826, www.bethelwinterfest.com.
Feb. 9, Saturday, 10am, Snowshoe Races and Games, games are free and are for all ages and include a 3-legged race, musical chairs, 100 yard dash, 1k trail run, egg and spoon race and the world’s only snowshoe wife carry, all games are enjoyed on snowshoes, snowshoes available on loan at the Preserve, traditional prizes will be awarded for those attending in historic woolen outfits wearing wooden snowshoes, Roberts Farm Preserve, 64 Roberts Road, Norway. FMI: www.norwaydowntown.org.
Feb. 9, Saturday, 7:30pm, “For the Love of a Song,” favorite songs song by local theatre performers including Steve Jones, Kristen Short, Tom Ferent, and Jennifer St. Pierre, refreshments follow, free, Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main Street, Norway. FMI: 207-743-5309, www.norwaydowntown.org.

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