Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Regions of Maine May 26-June 1

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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Regions of Maine May 26-June 1

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Opens this Weekend

May 26, Thursday, 7:30-11:30am, Birding with Jean Preis, will cover 1-2 miles over fairly even terrain, but participants can come for any length of time, if raining at 7am and predicted to continue through 10am, the walk will be canceled, $5, Holt Pond Preserve, Grist Mill Road, South Bridgton.  FMI:  207-647-8680,http://www.mainelakeschamber.com.

 

May 26, Thursday, 1:00-3:00pm, Artists Workshop, calling all those interested in joining others for an informal art session, bring your own supplies and choose your own medium, working outside if weather permits, free, Hobbs Library, 227 Main Street, Lovell.  FMI:  207-925-3177, http://lovellmaine.us/calendar/.

 

May 27, Friday, 10:00am, Opening Day for Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, the village opens for the 2011 season with museum tours, the special major exhibit, “Creating Chosen Land:  Our Home 1783-2010,” nature hikes and a spinning demonstration by R & R Spinners, call for details, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester.  FMI:  207-926-4597, http://www.creativenewgloucester.org.

 

May 28, Saturday, 10:00am-3:00pm, Poland Spring Heritage Weekend, live music, horse drawn wagon and tractor rides, games and activities for kids and adults, historic and educational exhibits, contests, craft and community tables, food, free, Poland Spring Resort and Preservation Park, Route 26, Poland.  FMI:  207-998, 4142, http://www.sebagolakeschamber.com.

 

May 29, Sunday, doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 8:00pm, “Barn Burner” Music Series, featuring the Iodine Brothers, fronted by Dennis Brennan, backed by Duke Levine and Kevin Barry on guitars and a killer rhythm section with Richard Gates and Billy Beard, this is not a block party, not a barn dance, not a club gig…it’s all those things, seating limited, pizza made to order, $10, order tickets in advance, see “by the ways”, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dug Way Road, Brownfield.  FMI:  207-935-7292, http://www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

 

May 29, Sunday, 7:30pm, Seacoast Wind Ensemble, in the style of the Sousa Band, honoring Veterans and providing a musical salute to thank those that served in the armed forces to preserve our nation and ensure freedom, contribution accepted, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Bradley Street, Fryeburg.  FMI:  207-935-9232,http://www.fryeburgacademy.org.

 

June 1, Wednesday, 1-5:00pm, Workshop on Invasive Woodland Plants, sponsored by Loon Echo Land Trust, Maine Forest Service and town of Bridgton, first 2 hours and in classroom and last 2 hours are outdoor field trip, dress accordingly, registration required, free, First Congregational Church, 33 South High Street, Bridgton.  FMI:  207-441-3712, http://www.mainelakeschamber.com.

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