Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 15-21

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 15-21

“Sanford Elks 9th Annual Square Pond Fishing Derby,” Square Pond, Acton

Feb. 16-19, Friday-Monday, all-day, “Winter Quilting Retreat,” join other quilters and fiber artists at beautiful Ferry Beach for a 3-day weekend. We are offering the time, the place and the company to be inspired to work on your latest project(s). Ferry Beach has lodging, meals, meeting spaces, and an incredible beachfront campus to relax and enjoy yourself, $75/one-site, $100/commuter fee, Ferry Beach Park Association, 5 Morris Avenue, Saco. FMI: 207-282-4489, www.ferrybeach.org.
Feb. 17, Saturday, 11-11:45am, “Indoor Tour: Love Stories of the Kennebunks,” it’s cold outside-so come in for a new tour! Learn about the lives of the Kennebunkers of history on a tour through the Museum’s galleries and collections storage, with a Valentine’s-themed twist: love stories! This 45-minute tour through the Museum requires the use of stairs for portions of the program, $5/includes admission to Museum galleries, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4802, www.brickstoremuseum.org.
Feb. 17, Saturday, 1-11pm, “Inaugural Ice Bar Party,” in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Cliff House Maine will be hosting an exclusive Ice Bar Party on property. This one day only extravaganza will debut a unique ice bar experience featuring specialty cocktails and seasonal food items. The celebration will be capped off with a fireworks display over Bald Head Cliff at 6PM, Cliff House Maine, 591 Shore Road, Cape Neddick. FMI: 207-361-1000, www.sunjournal.com.
Feb. 18, Sunday, 6am-3pm, “Sanford Elks 9th Annual Square Pond Fishing Derby,” Family Friendly Ice Fishing Derby with lots of great prizes, Food and Fun! To Benefit The Maine Children’s Cancer Program. This event is great family outdoor fun, with lots of really nice prizes, all to support a great cause. You can download the registration form from our Facebook page: “Sanford Elks MCCP Committee.” Save the date and participate!….You really don’t need to be a fisherman to participate; most prizes will be given from blind drawings,… So sign up today and be eligible for our pre-registration (by 2/15/18) prize drawing! *Registration and fish check-in will be on West Shore Drive, Acton, ME. *No fishing license required: statewide free fishing weekend! All other laws and fees apply! *Shore Prizes awarded through a random drawing of ALL those registered. Winners will be posted. Contest Guidelines: *The contest will run from 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. *Registration 6 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. sharp. (Rain or Shine) *Maximum of 5 lines per angler. *All fish must be caught on Square Pond during tournament times. *Prizes will be awarded at 3:00 p.m. Tie breaker will be decided based on time of fish registered. Adult 1st place prize will be awarded for the longest TROUT, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place prizes will be awarded for longest trout or bass. Kids prizes based on longest fish, any species. (Kids and Adults must catch and register their OWN fish). ***ONLY ONE FISH PRIZE PER ANGLER kids and adults!***, $20/adults, $10/15 and under, Square Pond, West Shore Drive, Acton. FMI: 207-324-9778, www.facebook.com/events/312931535883666/ .
Feb. 18, Sunday, 12-4pm, “Febtoberfest,” annual celebration of German-Style beer and food and Maine-style winter, event includes: a “Febtoberfest” glass to drink from all day and take home; 6oz pours of any and all of the 10 Gneiss beers on tap; German themed lunch featuring Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, German Potato Salad and more; access to Gneiss’ fantastic outdoor space which will be setup for as much outdoor fun as possible (think Cornhole, outdoor bar, etc), $50/per person, Gneiss Brewing Company, 94 Patterson Road, Limerick. FMI: 207-793-0046, www.gneissbeer.com.
Feb. 18, Sunday, 3pm, “Sharon ‘Sugar’ Jones,” the second concert in the York Public Library’s Winter Concert Series will feature legendary performer, Sharon ‘Sugar’ Jones who returns for her second performance here. A Portsmouth native, she’s one of the great vocalists and performers of blues, jazz, Motown, rock. She sings in New York, Boston, and throughout New England. An original stand-out of the Seacoast music scene, Spotlight Magazine calls her a “Portsmouth gem,” free, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York. FMI: 207-363-2818, www.york.lib.me.us.
Feb. 18, Sunday, 8pm, “Martin Sexton,” his performances are dynamic and bursting with depth and have earned him a devoted following among fans, peers, and critics alike. People claim that Sexton’s songs inspire them to make a change, go cross-country, and follow their hearts; to see a crowd at a Martin Sexton concert is to witness a cross-section of America, $42.50-$83.50/+$5 service fee, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.

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