Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

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Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Nov. 28 – Dec. 4
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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

“The Ninth Annual Festival of Trees,” Saco 

Nov. 29, Friday, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., “Biddeford Art Walk,” one mile of art, culture, entertainment and open studios from Biddeford’s Main Street to Saco Museum, an easily walkable or bikeable distance to hit all the venues, free to attend, nominal charge on some activities, Downtown Biddeford and Saco. FMI: 207-229-3560, www.info@biddedfordartwalk.com.
Nov. 29, Friday, 5:00 p.m., “The Ninth Annual Festival of Trees: The Holly and the Ivy,” join us for dozens of gorgeously decorated trees and wreaths based upon this year’s theme Holly and Ivy, hot chocolate to enjoy and partake in the raffle, $20 per person, Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207-283-3861, www.sacomusuem.org.
Nov. 30, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., “Gigantic Fundraiser Sale for Unique Maine Farm’s Project,” benefits the educational outreach program of the Unique Maine Farm’s Project, free to attend, Workshop at the old Shady Nook Farm, 515 Garland Road, West Newfield. FMI: 207-793-2759, www.mqdoyle@gmail.com.
Nov. 30, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., “5K Turkey Trot,” work off that big dinner from Thanksgiving, $20 entry fee, starts at York Village Elementary School, Finish at York Town Hall, York. FMI: 207-363-1040, www.yorkmaine.org.
Nov. 30, Saturday, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., “Center for Wildlife’s Annual Holiday Bazaar!” This is our favorite time of year, where we turn our raptor enclosure entryway into a magical shop in the woods! This year our staff, volunteers, and local artisans will be working hard to offer local and homemade goods. All proceeds from the Holiday Bazaar go directly to our work healing injured wildlife and spreading awareness and stewardship for our native wild animals and their habitats. Admission is FREE and open to all ages, Center for Wildlife, 385 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick. FMI: 207-361-1400, www.centerforwildlife.com.
Nov. 30, Saturday, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., “Lightning of the Nubble 2013,” join us at the Cape Neddick Lighthouse with cookies, hot chocolate, music, Santa Claus, with a countdown to the lighting, free event, Cape Neddick Lighthouse, Sophier Park, York Beach. FMI: 207-363-1040, www.yorkmaine.org.
Nov. 30, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., ”The Rhythm Future Quartet,” When four young jazz virtuosos decided to join forces, the Rhythm Future Quartet was born. Named after a Django Reinhardt tune, the Rhythm Future Quartet performs dynamic and fiery arrangements of Gypsy jazz standards and original compositions. Violinist Jason Anick, guitarists Olli Soikkeli and Vinny Raniolo, and bassist Greg Loughman have for many years been individually performing alongside top Gypsy jazz/swing musicians such as John Jorgenson, Frank Vignola, Bucky Pizzarelli, Andreas Öberg and Howard Alden, and have finally joined forces. This special group recently recorded and released a live four-song EP, which has received worldwide critical acclaim, $16-$14 per person, The Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-6372, www.packaa@sacoriver.net.

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