Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 1-7

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 1-7

Lobster dip

“Lobster Dip,” Old Orchard Beach

Jan. 1, Thursday, 11am, “Kennebunk’s Polar Plunge,” The Atlantic Plunge is one of Caring Unlimited’s major annual fundraisers. All money raised through registration, pledges, and donations help to sustain Caring Unlimited’s programs and services, ensuring that we are able to provide critical, round-the-clock support and safety planning to our family members, friends, and neighbors experiencing abuse right here in York County, $25, Gooch’s Beach, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207-490-3227, www.caring-unlimited.org.
Jan. 1, Thursday, 12pm, “Lobster Dip for Special Olympics in Maine,” dip yourself into the icy waters of the Atlantic or just come cheer on those brave participants who do, all to race money for the Maine Special Olympics, see site for registration details, pledges, Brunswick Hotel, 39 West Grand Avenue, Old Orchard. FMI: 207-879-0489, www.specialolympicsmaine.org.
Jan. 3, Saturday, 11am-12pm, “Art Gallery Reception,” Please join us in welcoming photographer Brenda Mannino to the Ethel Weymouth Art Gallery. Refreshments will be provided, and the artist will be available to answer questions. Brenda Mannino is a self-taught photographer, and specializes in the digital alteration of photography. She is the author of Photothoughtography, and will be displaying her photographs and book excerpts at the Wells Library for the month of January, free, Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-8181, www.wells.lib.me.us.
Jan. 3, Saturday, 8pm, “Paul Chase Jr.,” a passionate and intricate solo acoustic performer and songwriter. This is music that is interesting and yet very emotional. Nothing boring going on here. You can hear the years spent experiencing music and life in every song. Paul’s views of the world are not just on the surface. He feels very passionate about the worlds issues and struggles and is often provoked by news, radio and social media to write, 21+, no cover, Feile Irish Pub and Restaurant, 1619 Post Road, Wells. FMI: 207-251-4065, www.feilerestaurantandpub.com.
Jan. 4, Sunday, 2-3:30pm, “Epiphany Concert,” a concert of both new and traditional Christmas music to finish the season, with sing-along carols, $10, $7/children & seniors, Christ Church, 6 Dane Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4494. www.christchurchkennebunk.org.
Jan. 4, Sunday, 6pm, “Sunday Night Serenity, with Live Entertainment,” an acoustic community cafe, featuring local music duo Curt Bessette and Jenn Kurtz, no cover, Clay Hill Farm, 220 Clay Hill Road, Cape Neddick. FMI: 207-361-2272, www.clayhillfarm.com.
Jan. 6, Wednesday, 7pm, “Emerson ‘Tad’ Baker-Author Talk,” Award-winning author, Emerson “Tad” Baker, will discuss his recent book “A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience”. Baker’s work sets the Salem Witch Trials in the broader context of American history from the seventeenth century to the present, and examines their enduring legacy. Baker is a professor of History at Salem State University and a local resident, free, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York. FMI: 207-363-2818, www.york.lib.me.us.

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