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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 10-16

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“Herbal Workshop,” Windham Historical Society, Windham

Sept. 10, Thursday, 8pm, “Rusted Root,” hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Rusted Root is known for their unique fusion of acoustic, rock, bluegrass, world and other styles of music, with a strong percussion section that draws from African, Latin American, and Native American influences, their signature sound has as much to do with Michael Glabicki lead vocals as the strong percussion that drives their always exciting live shows, $50/pp, +$3 handling fee, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dug Way Rd., Brownfield. FMI: 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Sept. 11, Friday, 8pm, “USM Faculty Series: Wren Saunders, Bassoon,” beautiful contemporary music from the repertoire of Navok, Andres, and Jolivet; Krysia Tripp, flute; Thomas Parchman, clarinet; and Judy Saiki, harp, sponsored by the USM School of Music Advisory Board, $15, $10 seniors, Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham Campus, 37 College Ave., Gorham. FMI: 207-780-5555, www.usm.maine.edu/music.
Sept. 11, Friday, 9-11pm, “SCARAB…the Journey Experience,” closest re-creation you will see to THE super group of the 70s and 80s, $15, Spire 29, on the Square 29 School St, Gorham. FMI: 207-222-2068, www.spire29.com.
Sept. 12, Saturday, 10am-4pm, “14th Annual Fall Festival of Arts & Crafts,” a show and sale of unique handcrafted products made by over 100 Maine Artisans. Plenty of free parking and lunch vendors. No dogs please, September 13th rain date, $2/adults, free/under 12, Smiling Hill Farm, 781 County Road, Westbrook. FMI: 207-869-4020, www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com.
Sept. 12, Saturday, 10am-12pm, “Herbal Workshop,” presented by Haley Pal of Windham Historical Society, reservations recommended, learn about the Victorian Language of flowers and how to make some tasty recipes including herbal vinegar – bring a clean bottle and some vinegar of your choice. Herbs will be supplied or you may bring your own, $5, Windham Historical Society, 234 Windham Center Rd, Windham. FMI: 207-892-1433, www.windhamhistorical.org.
Sept. 12, Saturday, 11am-1pm, “Annual Touch a Truck,” kids get a chance to get behind the wheel and explore their favorite vehicles, including a fire truck, dump truck, garbage truck, bucket truck, race car, and more! There will be vehicles and drivers from Gray Fire Rescue, Gray Public Works, Dead River, OTT Communications, Troiano Waste, Trafford Supply, Skilling & Sons, Hannaford, Whitney Tree, Chris Bowie, and more. Enjoy face painting and a hot dog lunch while you’re there. Enter a raffle to win goodies from local businesses including a Stonewall Kitchen gift basket and gift certificates to local businesses, $2, Gray Plaza, Route 100, Gray. FMI: 207-657-4279, www.grayfirst.org.
Sept. 13, Sunday, 7am-2pm, “Windham Raymond Athletic Booster 22nd Annual Auto Show,” registration begins at 7am, judging at 11am and trophy presentations at 2pm, $5/adults, $3/seniors and students, Windham Mall, Route 302, Windham. FMI: www.mainetoday.com.

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