Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region Maine April 17-23

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region Maine April 17-23

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region Maine April 17-23

“Vernal Pool Exploration,” York Center for Wildlife, York

April 17, Thursday, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., “Vernal Pool Exploration,” the vernal pools in our backyard are starting to wake up with spring activity, join CFW educators to learn all about these incredible habitats including who lives there and what resources they provide for a forest ecosystem, you will have the chance to meet some of our wildlife ambassadors and learn why vernal pools are important to their species, $5 suggested donation, York Center for Wildlife, 385 Mountain Road, York. FMI: 207-361-1400, www.yorkcenterforwildlife.org.
April 17 – 18, Thursday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., “Saco Bay Artists,” the mission of Saco Bay Artists is to help members in their efforts to further their skills in the fine art medium of his/her choice through fellowship and free exchange of ideas and information, Saco Bay Artists seeks to enhance members’ skills and provide forums to exhibit and sell their art work, those forums include workshops, critiques, live demonstrations, group outings, paint outs and summer art shows, the group also participates in the promotion of art and culture as well as public service in the local community, free and open to the public, Dyer Library, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207-283-3861, www.dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org.
April 17 – 18, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., “Making History: Art and Industry in the Saco River Valley,” come see the history of the Saco River Valley as you never have before, with art, historical artifacts, computer activities, and hands-on exhibits for all ages, this exhibit is a part of a multi-venue exhibition of local history funded by a Preserve America grant administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, and by the Maine Humanities Council, $5 adults, $3 seniors, students and children 7 – 18 $2, Children under 6 free, Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207-283-3861, www.dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org.
April 17 – 19, Thursday – Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., “New Ink: Works by Pelegrine Press,” “New Ink” includes over 100 prints and features a diverse range of printmaking techniques from chine colle to monoprint to intaglio (also known as etching), this will be the first in over two years by the group, free and open to the public, Engine: Propelling the Creative Community, 265 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-370-9130, www.feedtheengine.org.
April 18, Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., “Cherie’s Wine Tasting in Kennebunk,” our monthly Wine Tastings includes reds and white wines and yummy snacks, Bel Cibo da Cherie, 7 High Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-1200, www.facebook.com/cheriesbakery.
April 19, Saturday, 8:00 p.m., “Don Campbell’s CD Release Celebration show,” Don Campbell is a singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist whose music is inspired by sources as diverse as the Celtic and Canadian Maritimes music of his family to Dan Fogelberg, Vince Gill, the Beatles and novelist, Stephen King, writing in genres including adult contemporary, country, Celtic, Christmas, bluegrass, and rock, Don has released 12 CDs, most recently a two-disc, 23-song collection, “Kites To Fly: Celebrating The Music Of Dan Fogelberg” co-based in Portland, Maine and Nashville, TN, Don averages between 150-200 performances per year primarily with the New England-based Don Campbell Band and smaller ensembles, including the nationally touring Restless Campbells, $22 -$64, from show only to premier tickets, Jonathan’s in Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.


April 22, Tuesday, 10:00a.m. – 1:00 p.m., “Earth Day Celebration,” Earth Jams Concert, featuring Matt Loosigian (10-11a.m.) fun, all-ages, musical tribute to Mother Earth, Matt Loosigian creates an instant choir with sing-along folk classics and funny original tunes about the Earth, it’s more than a concert, it’s an experience, Earthy Crafts & Games (11am-12pm), make felted earths and paper bead bracelets, and then play earth-themed active games outside, free and open to the public, Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-1555, www.wellsreserve.org.

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