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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 18-24

“Moving into Stillness: Snowshoeing and Yoga,” Wells Reserve, Wells

Jan. 19, Friday, 8pm, “Calen Perkins,” Calen is a versatile singer-songwriter and guitarist with a hearty appetite for catchy melodies, infectious rhythms and emotive lyrics that describe his socially conscious worldview, penchant for travel and longing for connection. Coming from a background in classical music studied on the clarinet and piano, he has seen 40 states and 14 countries, and held jobs in youth development and sustainability, all of which contribute to the themes of his songs and his unique perspective as a writer, Elements Books Coffee Beer, 265 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-710-2011, www.elementsbookscoffeebeer.com.
Jan. 20, Saturday, 9am-10:30am, “Solar-Powered Household Tour,” By harvesting our region’s abundant solar resource, Mainers like the Burgess are cutting their monthly electricity bills (and household carbon footprint) with rooftop solar panels, air source heat pumps, and heat pump hot water heaters. Come by the Burgess Residence at 9 am on Saturday, January 20th to experience the solar-powered, clean energy lifestyle! Solar technology costs have dropped by more than 75% over the past 10 years, making solar energy accessible to anyone who wants to make electric bills a thing of the past. One of ReVision Energy’s solar design professionals will also talk about the exciting possibility of transitioning to 100% clean power. This can be made possible by combining solar + heat pump + heat pump water heater + battery storage + electric vehicle, free, Burgess Residence, 110 High Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-221-6342, www.ReVisionEnergy.com.
Jan. 20, Saturday, 9am-1pm, “York Winter Farmers’ Market,” Local farmers, specialty food producers & crafters sell their fresh vegetables, baked goods, fish, meats, eggs, breads & handmade crafts, York Region Chamber of Commerce, 1 Stonewall Lane, York. FMI: 207-363-4422, www.gatewayfarmersmarket.com.
Jan. 20, Saturday, 10am, “Center for Wildlife and Mt. Agamenticus Present: Making Tracks with Wildlife,” What happened here? Whose footprint is that? Join Center for Wildlife and Mt. Agamenticus to answer these questions and more! Following an educational program from the Center for Wildlife, we will take a hike and identify the tracks of our local wildlife! By recognizing the wing-prints of an owl catching their prey, or the midden left over by a red squirrel’s snack, we can learn so much about our wildlife’s winter habits! Local author Lyn Smith will also be reading her beautiful children’s book! Register in advance, $7, Center for Wildlife, Mount Agamenticus Mountain Road, Cape Neddick. FMI: 207-361-1400, thecenterforwildlife.org.
Jan. 20, Saturday, 2pm, “Moving into Stillness: Snowshoeing and Yoga,” practice self-care this winter with a combination of restorative yoga and trailside mindfulness, Invite winter wellness with a tranquil trek through the snowy trails and a gentle yoga practice. During the long winter months, our bodies ask us to go in, slow down, and wait out the cold. While this is important, if we live in rhythm with the seasons, spending time in the natural world and embracing the stillness, we may find it possible to align more fully with nature. During the snowshoe, we’ll use our senses and be mindful and quiet, connecting with our surroundings and each other through shared experience and intentional movement. Then we’ll come inside and share our thoughts over tea before enjoying a relaxing and restorative yoga practice to warm up and connect back in. This workshop is designed for all levels of snowshoeing and yoga experience ages 16 and up. Please plan to bring your own snowshoes, appropriate outdoor gear, and yoga mat. Some props and rental mats will be provided. If you do not have snowshoes, please contact us to reserve a pair of ours. This event is weather dependent, so if there is no snow, we will take a mindful hike. This event is limited to 20 participants, so please register in advance, $16/members, $20/non-members, Wells Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-1555, www.wellsreserve.org.
Jan. 21, Sunday, 3pm, “Victoria and Abdul, Winter Film Series,” Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim. Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements and language. 111 minutes, free, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York. FMI: 207-363-2818, www.york.lib.me.us.
Jan. 22, Monday, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., “Swing Dancing for Beginners,” Swing dance classes for beginners on Monday nights in Biddeford. You don’t need a partner or any dance experience. ALL are welcome, A-Level classes are for beginners, you can take them in any order, Mondays, 1/8/18 through 2/12/18 (6 weeks), 6 – 7 pm – Beginner Charleston, Level A, Mondays, 2/19/18 through 4/9/18 (8 weeks), 6 – 7 pm – Beginner Lindy Hop, Level A, Mondays, 4/16/18 through 5/21/18 (6 weeks), 6 – 7 pm – Beginner 6-Count Swing/East Coast Swing, Level A, about the location: classes will be held in the 2nd-floor lobby of Pepperell Center at 40 Main Street, Biddeford (same building as Portland Pie and Banded Horn Brewing,) enter through the main entrance and proceed up the stairway to your left, parking is available on the street or in the Foss St. parking lot across the street, $6 – $80, $12 drop-in, $60/6 weeks, $80/8 weeks, discounts available, Pepperell Center, 40 Main St., Biddeford. FMI: 207-282-5577, www.pepperellmillcampus.com.

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