Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 28-Jan.3

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 28-Jan. 3
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 28-Jan. 3
December 27, 2017
Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 28-Jan.3
December 27, 2017

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 28-Jan.3

“Fly-Tying the Clouser Minnow,” L.L. Bean, Freeport

Dec. 28, Thursday, 6pm, “Mamma Mia! Sing-Along,” blow off a little steam and join in a silly evening of singing along with the film’s ABBA classics. Feel free to bring snacks, free, Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, Camden. FMI: 207-236-3440, www.librarycamden.org.
Dec. 28, Thursday, 7pm, “Clinic: Fly-Tying the Clouser Minnow,” come join us for this one-hour class and learn step-by-step how to tie the Clouser, a streamer that represents most minnow species and is frequently used in saltwater fishing. We’ll provide the fly-tying expertise and all fly-tying materials. All you need to bring is a sense of curiosity. Our class is a great opportunity to learn a new hobby or correct any bad habits. The class lasts one hour, free, L.L. Bean, 95 Main Street, Freeport. FMI: 207-751-5968, llbean.com/Freeport.
Dec. 30, Saturday, 11:45am-1pm, “Paul Revere Bell Ringing,” ring the New Year…two days early…on the historic bell at Bath City Hall. Gather a few minutes before noon at the corner of Front and Centre Streets for singing and a short ceremony, followed by the bell ringing and refreshments in City Hall auditorium. Bring your party hats and noise makers, Downtown, Bath. FMI: 207-442-7291, visitbath.com.
Dec. 31, Sunday, 6pm, “Maine’s First Ship New Year’s Eve Party,” featuring Tom Whitehead’s Rites of Swing. Light fare and cash bar, $20, Bath Freight Shed, 27 Commercial, Bath. FMI: 207-443-4242, www.mfship.org.
Dec. 31, Sunday, 8pm, “New Year’s Eve Party with Pat Colwell & The Soul Sensations,” Newfoundland-style, we will look to the Atlantic time zone for this rock and roll party. What is so special about Newfoundland? Well, many things including that the will welcome the New Year at 10:30pm! That means there will be plenty of time for dancing and food and fun and still be home in time to keep your New Year’s Resolutions! Cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, dance floor and Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations. 21 and over, $60, $100/per couple, Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington Street, Bath. FMI: 207-442-8455, www.chocolatechurcharts.org.
Jan. 3, Wednesday, 12:15pm, “Winter Wisdom-High Winds Flute Choir,” consists of retired educators and serious amateurs hailing from coastal and inland towns from Yarmouth to Damariscotta. The present group, playing piccolo, concert, alto, and bass flutes, came together for the joy of sharing and the opportunity to experience firsthand the exciting emerging repertoire of pieces being written or adapted for flute choir, from Baroque to contemporary, free, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-5242, www.curtislibrary.com.

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