Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 29-Jan.4

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 29-Jan.4
December 28, 2016
Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 29-Jan. 4
Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 29-Jan. 4
December 28, 2016

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 29-Jan.4

“Lobster Dip 2017,” Old Orchard Beach

Dec. 29-30, Thursday-Friday, 12-5pm/Thurs, 12-8pm/Fri, “12th Annual Festival of Trees,” Join us for our “Reflections of Christmas: Past, Present, Future” Annual Festival of Trees! Come view beautifully decorated trees and wreaths, bid on unique and valued raffle items, Don’t miss this annual festival of holiday cheer, free, Dyer Library, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207-283-3861, www.sacomuseum.org.
Dec. 30, Friday, 4pm, “Center for the Wildlife’s Owl Prowl Series,” Our popular Owl Prowl Series is back! This fun event introduces participants to the amazing adaptations of native owls. We’ll meet under our education pavilion to learn about native owl species, their ecology, adaptations, and meet local representatives up close! Following the presentation, we’ll take a short walk into the surrounding habitat to call for owls and listen for whooo might call back, $7, Center for Wildlife, 385 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick. FMI: 207-361-1400, www.thecenterforwildlife.org.
Dec. 31, Saturday, 9am-12:30pm, “Saco River Farmers Market,” a partnership of local farmers and other vendors of locally made products, Pepperell Event Center, 40 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: www.sacorivermarket.org.
Dec. 31 and Jan. 3, Saturday and Tuesday, 11am-4pm/Sat, 1-6pm/Tues, “Common Thread,” Through the lens of 4 artists, the art collective, Autus takes a look at contemporary art currently being produced in mill cities across the North Eastern US. Historically, these cities were all home to textile producing mills. Built on the rivers of these cities, the textile mills helped shape the economic and physical landscape of each city. Today these mills are being transformed by artists and artisans seeking space to create work in. How will the influx of artists shape the future of these cities, Engine, 128 Main St, Biddeford. FMI: 207-370-9130, feedtheengine.org.
Dec. 31, Saturday, 6pm and 9pm seating, “New Year’s Eve Wine Dinner,” Join Chef Jackson Yordon and Sommelier Erica Archer of Wine Wise to ring in the new year with an incredible five-course wine dinner, $125/per person inclusive of tax and gratuity, Salt & Honey, 24 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207-204-0195, www.thesaltandhoney.com.
Jan. 1, Sunday, 10am, “Lobster Dip 2017,” to benefit Special Olympics Maine. Maine’s largest and original ocean plunge. Taking place in front of the Brunswick Hotel at Old Orchard Beach on January 1st. Kick off 2017 in a really cool way, by braving the icy waters of the Atlantic ocean… in Maine…in January. You will be talking about this for years to come! Scratch it off your bucket list. Register for the Lobster Dip by downloading a packet at www.somaine.org or call our office for information at 207-879-0489. Incentives available for teams and for individuals. Easy to raise funds by setting up a secure online fundraising page at www.firstgiving.com. Must raise a minimum of $100 to take the dip. Free food for dippers, music and cash bar at the Brunswick Hotel after the dip. Get a team together for added fun, Brunswick Hotel/Ocean Side Grille, 39 West Grand Ave, Old Orchard. FMI: 207-879-0489, www.somaine.org.
Jan. 2, Monday, 7-10pm, “Game Time Trivia,” voted best pub quiz in Maine, great prizes, fresh brews, groups of 2-8 compete, free, Sebago Brewing Co, 65 Portland Rd, Kennebunk. FMI: 603-866-0989, www.gametimetrivia.com.

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