Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine March 23-29

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine March 23-29

“Maine Maple Sunday,” Hilltop Boilers Maple Syrup, Newfield

March 23, Thursday, 9am-12pm, “Saco River Market,” offering agricultural products – vegetables, goat cheese etc. , local Maine artists and crafters – soap, jewelry, fiber arts etc., face painting, vendors can change each week, free, Saco River Market, 110 Main St., Saco. FMI: www.mainefarmersmarkets.org.
March 23, Thursday, 10:30am, “York History Series: The Revolution 1735-1785,” in the years leading up to the Revolution, York evolved from a frontier town and its influence spread both locally and regionally. The last two of the French wars of the 1740s and the 1750s, the pre-revolutionary politics in York, and the three phases of the Revolution from 1775 to 1783 will be discussed. This series is presented by York historian James Kences and co-sponsored by the Museums of Old York and the York Public Library, free, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York. FMI: 207-363-2818, www.york.lib.me.us.
March 23-25, Thursday-Saturday, 7pm/Thurs. and Fri, 2pm/Sat, “Alice in Wonderland,” presented by Wells Junior High School, based on the book by Lewis Carroll, music & lyrics by Michael Sirotta, $5, Wells Jr. High School, Route 1, 1470 Post Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-5142, wjhs.k12wocsd.net .
March 24 -26, Friday – Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, Sunday 2pm, “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” welcome to the Double Cupp Diner, way down on Highway 57 between Frog Level and Smyrna, where the pie is fresh, and the waitresses are like the coffee – hot, the boys from the gas station next door play a high-octane blend of country and bluegrass packed with entertaining toe-tappers about life, love, and good times, come sit a spell and let good American folk music melt your troubles away with a generous serving of great music and foot-stomping fun, $20, Biddeford City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. FMI: 207-282-0849, www.citytheater.org.
March 24, Friday, 6pm, “Tree Pruning Class,” tree Pruning Basics with the local arborists of Top Branch Tree Service. Watch a presentation and get the information you need to get your trees and shrubs ready for growing season. There will be time for questions after the presentation, $5 donation appreciated, Saco Grange 53, 168 North Street, Saco. FMI: 207-831-5784, www.facebook.com/events/1965199427073283/.
March 25-26, Saturday-Sunday, 9am, “Hilltop Boilers Maple Syrup,” come…be our special guest for Maine Maple Weekend.™ Visit our sugarhouse for award winning maple syrup, farm tours, games/ activities, and a barnyard of animals. Cows, calves, chickens and pigs. Enter the sap lugging contest along with other contests such as name the calf, and guess the weight of the pigs. Enjoy the sweet smell of maple sap in the air, boiled by our wood fired evaporator. Nearly a dozen John Deere tractors for kids to drive and play on throughout the farm yard. Come see wildlife, such as an arctic fox, a wallaby, or a crested porcupine from Wildlife Encounters on Saturday, March 25. Last year, they even brought their roaming tortoise which spent the day touring our farm. Red Flannel Hash will be providing live music on Saturday, March 25. Special Pricing Incentives on both days! Get special pricing discounts on some of our most favorite items such as- 12 pack Quarts of Pure Maine Maple Syrup for only $159. That comes out to $13.25 each. Gallons will be as low as $48 each. Maple Whoopie Pies will be only $25 per case, free/activities, Hilltop Boilers Maple Syrup, 157 Elm Street, Newfield. FMI: 207-432-1352, www.hilltopboilers.com.
March 25, Saturday, 11am-1pm, “March Still Life Painting Session with Amanda Hawkins,” Join artist Amanda Hawkins for a 2-hour session of still life painting. This is a group, not a class, and light instruction, coaching, advice, and encouragement will be provided but not a formal lesson, all levels welcome from beginner to advanced. Some experience is helpful but complete novices are welcome too, a still life will be provided or bring a photo or object that you’d like to work from, a relaxed, informal atmosphere, any medium allowed, bring all your own supplies, if you have a field easel, bring it if you can, as we have limited tables, $10, Engine, 128 Main St. Biddeford. FMI: 207-370-9130, www.feedtheengine.org.

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