Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 4-10

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 4-10

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“2016 Chocolate Benefit,” Nasson Community Center, Springvale

Feb. 4, Thursday, 8pm, “Rated M Talk Live Comedy,” Maine local comic Cloud Moriss, featuring hosts B-Rad, Joe Ellis and McWeeds, free, Adams Street Pub, 193 Main St, Biddeford. FMI: 207-283-4992, www.facebook.com/ratedmtalklive.
Feb. 6. Saturday, 9am, “York Winter Farmers’ Market,” The goal of this market is to support our local farmers, food-producers, artists & artisans, while offering a one-stop shopping experience for customers looking to buy their produce, milk, eggs, honey, syrup, cheese, breads, sweets, meats, seafood, and specialty foods for the week, Fellowship Hall, First Parish Congregational Church, 180 York Street, York. FMI: 207-363-4422, www.mainefarmersmarkets.org.
Feb. 6, Saturday, 10am, “Beginner Swing Dance (Lindy Hop) Crash Course,” swing is a fun and energetic partner dance that developed from the swing jazz of the 1920s-1940s, in this crash course, we’ll cover the basics of Lindy Hop so that you can get out on the dance floor confidently, come alone or with a partner, we’ll rotate in class so that you get to dance with everyone, wear comfortable clothing and smooth-soled low shoes or sneakers that are not too “sticky” so you can easily turn on the floor, bring water and get ready to have fun, $20, JFK School, 64 West St., Biddeford. FMI: www.biddefordschooldepartment.org.
Feb. 6, Saturday, 11am, “Valentine’s Day Pony Rides,” come and enjoy a pony ride, refreshments and PAWS build your own stuffed animal will also be available, $10, LeDawn Quarter Horse Therapeutic Riding Center, 995 Goodwin Mills Rd, Dayton. FMI: 207-499-0080, www.ladawntherapeuticridingcenter.com.
Feb. 6, Saturday, 6:30pm, “2016 Chocolate Benefit,” A Chocolate Tasting Extravaganza to Benefit the Backpack Program! Your ticket will get YOU a decadent bite sized treat from fifteen Chocolatiers while you enjoy live music, a cash bar, raffles, silent and live auctions, a wine raffle and more! Attendees get to vote on Chocolatiers that have the best presentation, best overall tasting chocolate, and the most creative use of chocolate… and with this being the third annual Chocolate Benefit – competition is fierce! Tickets can be purchased at the door but online is preferred, $20, Nasson Community Center and Little Theatre, 456 Main St, Springvale. FMI: 207-604-9821, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2463485.
Feb. 7, Sunday, 2pm, “Marnie,” The 1964 Alfred Hitchcock film “Marnie” is Ogunquit Performing Arts’ fourth presentation in the 15th season of the Classic Film Series, The central plot of the film revolves around Marnie Edwards (Tippi Hedren), an habitual thief who goes to work for large corporations, steals from her bosses; then flees dying her hair, changing her name, and starting all over again. However, her new boss Mark Rutland (Sean Connery) recognizes her, pursues her, and finally marries her. Mark proves to be a bit unusual himself. Instead of reporting her to the police, he is intrigued by her criminal behavior, as well as her bizarre aversion to touch. He slowly discovers the events in her past that have caused her antisocial behavior. This in-depth character study of a truly unhappy woman and the just as pathological man who loves her is as riveting and fascinating as any film Hitchcock has produced in the past. The film will be shown on a full wall-size screen, there is plenty of free parking, and popcorn is served, too, free, Ogunquit Performing Arts, Dunaway Center, 23 School St, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-6170, www.ogunquitperformingarts.org.
Feb. 10, Wednesday, 12-1:30pm, “Winter Walker Wednesday,” an informal biweekly wander along the snow-covered trails of the Wells Reserve, led by education associate Kate Reichert. We’ll meet at the gazebo at noon on these Wednesdays for a lunchtime (1.5 hr) hike. Snowshoes will be available for rental for a small fee, all ages welcome. No reservations needed, free with admission, Wells Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. FMI: 207-646-4521, www.wellsreserve.org.

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