Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Dec.31-Jan.6

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December 29, 2015
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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Dec.31-Jan.6

Sanford-New Years Eve

“New Year’s Eve Gala,” Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit

Dec. 31, Thursday, 4:30pm/first seating, 6:30pm/second seating, “New Year’s Eve Gala,” Jonathan’s Restaurant offers two seatings with a decadent five course dinner, the second seating includes champagne toast, party favors and dancing to DJ in upstairs ballroom, $65/first seating includes tax and gratuity, $95/second seating includes tax and gratuity, call for reservations, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
Dec. 31, Thursday, 6pm-12am, “New Year’s Eve Kennebunk,” the town of Kennebunk is celebrating New Year’s Eve with a Wild Blueberry Drop! Ice skating at the Waterhouse Center with DJ, games, dancing g and music at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church starting at 7:30pm, and a late-night warm up at the Brick Store Museum starting at 9pm. Kid’s balldrop at the church at 9pm with a Wild Blueberry Drop at midnight, free, Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4902, www.visitmaine.net.
Dec. 31, Thursday, 8pm, “Painting with a Twist,” Saco’s new paint-and-sip studio invites you ring in the new year-with a twist! The celebration will begin with appetizers and mingling at 8pm followed by painting and crazy fun from 8:30-midnight, seating is limited, make reservations, $45, Painting with a Twist, 4 Scamman St, #32, Saco. FMI: 207-602-6420, www.paintingwithatwist.com/saco.
Dec. 31, Thursday, 8:30m-2am, “New Year’s Eve with tickle & Stolen Mojo,” modern pop dance band with a touch of old school R&B Funk. From Rhianna to James Brown, they play the tunes that get the party started and keep it going until the very last note, The Brunswick, 39 West Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach. FMI: 207-934-4873, www.thebrunswick.com.
Jan. 1, Friday, 11am-12pm, “Historic District Walking Tour,” features examples of Colonial, Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Colonial Revival homes, reservations for times can be made by calling at least 24 hours in advance, tours last 60-90 minutes and cover less than a mile on sidewalks and flat terrain, $5, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4802, www.brickstoremuseum.org.
Jan. 1, Friday, 12pm, “Lobster Dip 2016,” Maine’s largest and original ocean plunge. In 2015 dippers raised close to $100,000 for our statewide, year-round program of sports training and athletic competitions for more than 4,000 adults and children who have intellectual disabilities, this is a great event to take part in or just cheer on the participants, $100/to dip, free/to watch, Brunswick Hotel/Ocean Side Grille, 39 West Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach. FMI: 207-879-0489, www.somaine.org.
Jan. 3, Sunday, 6pm, “Sunday Night Serenity,” relax in the lounge with the harmonies of local duo, Curt Bessette & Jenn Kurz. Serenity Sundays allow you to reminisce and rejuvenate with the soulful sounds of LIVE acoustic music, guest performers include Peter Black, Rick Watson and Tim Gershin, Clay Hill Farm, 220 Clay Hill Farm Rd, Cape Neddick. FMI: 207-361-2272, www.clayhillfarm.com.

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