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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 28-Jan.3

“Lobster Dip 2018,” Brunswick Hotel, Old Orchard Beach

Dec. 29, Friday, 4pm, “Owl Prowl,” 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, $5, Center for Wildlife, 385 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick. FMI: 207-361-1400, www.thecenterforwildlife.org.
Dec. 30, Saturday, 6:30pm, “The Eve’s Eve: A Pre-New Year’s Family Celebration,” family-friendly, chem-free community events, dancing and games, family-friendly DJ, Kid’s New Year’s Crafts, Reflection stations, photo booth, kindness rocks station, indoor lawn games, mini-taste of Saco food sampler, 9pm “midnight” cider or mild/cookie toast and more, register early, to benefit Caring Unlimited, York County’s Domestic Violence Program, $5, Saco Community Center, 75 Franklin Street, Saco. FMI: 207-312-9555, www.saltwatervineyard.org.
Dec. 30, Saturday, 7pm, “Giggles & Growlers,” hosted by Ian Stuart, featuring some of Portland, Maine’s funniest recommended ages 18+ due to content, no cover, SoMe Brewing Company, 1 York Street, York. FMI: 207-351-8162, www.somebrewingco.com.
Dec. 31, Sunday, 4:30pm and 6pm seatings, “New Year’s Eve Gala,” two seating with a decadent five course dinner, see site for sample menu, $76/per person, plus tax & gratuity for first seating, $100/per person plus tax & gratuity for second seating includes five course menu, champagne toast, party favors and dancing to the Beatles Experience Band, “All Together Now,” in upstairs ballroom, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
Dec. 31, Sunday, 6:30pm, “New Year’s Eve Kennebunk,” free activities for the whole family include: ice skating at the Waterhouse Center with music, music at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church Kennebunk featuring local favorite Michael Corleto; plus, fire pitsoutside and a family game room with hot chocolate, “The Goonies” film showings at 6:30pm and 9:30pm at the Brick Store Museum with popcorn and hot chocolate; plus, free admission to the museum’s exhibitions, local food truck Texas Grace Kitchen will be on the spot serving up blueberry-themed specials, parked next to the Unitarian Church, Early Bird Ball Drop from the Church Bell Tower at 9pm, The world’s only Wild Bluebery Drop from the Church Cell Tower at midnight, Downtown Kennebunk. FMI: Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: www.nyekbk.org.
Dec. 31, Sunday, 9pm, “New Year’s Eve Disco Party,” joing the artists of AUTUS and friends for a NYE Disco Party with DJ Graymatter. Ticket prices includes a free flute of Prosecco at midnight and snacks. The first 25 tickets sold get a free Pet Rock, $15/cash only at the door, $10/advance at the Engine, Engine, 128 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-370-9130, nye2017engine.eventbrite.com.
Jan. 1, Monday, 12pm, “Lobster Dip 2018,” it’s time to register for the 2018 Lobster Dip for Special Olympics Maine. This is Maine’s largest and original ocean plunge. The event will take place at noon in front of the Brunswick Hotel, registration opens at 9am, see site for participation details, or just stop by to cheer the dippers on, $100 in raised funds to participate, Brunswick Hotel/Ocean Side Grille, 39 West Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach. FMI: 207-879-0489, www.somaine.org.

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