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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Regions of Maine Mar.28-Apr.3

“Into the Woods,” Kennebunk High School

Mar. 28, Thursday, 10:30am, “York History: 1775-1785,” York historian James Kences examines the history of the town through the stories of 25 York families. This seventh session in our series will focus on the Revolutionary Era. Beginning in April 1775, and with the diary of Jonathan Sayward as centerpiece, Kences will use a unique set of source materials to examine York’s experience of the American Revolution. Though the town’s population only consisted of a few thousand, the men took part in the major campaigns of the conflict as sailors or soldiers. Focusing on the participation of numerous York residents provides different perspectives on the war–one that embraces what happened in York, but also what happened hundreds of miles away, free, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York. FMI: 207-363-2818, www.york.lib.me.us.
Mar. 29-31, Friday-Sunday, 7pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Into the Woods,” As the result of the curse of a once-beautiful witch), a baker and his wife are childless. Three days before the rise of a blue moon, they venture into the forest to find the ingredients that will reverse the spell and restore the witch’s beauty: a milk-white cow, hair as yellow as corn, a blood-red cape, and a slipper of gold. During their journey, they meet Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack, each one on a quest to fulfill a wish, $10/adults, $5/students, seniors and children under 18, Kennebunk High School, 89 Fletcher Street, Kennebunk. FMI: www.rsu21.net/khs.
Mar. 30, Saturday, 9am-3pm, “Cooking & Nutrition Workshop with Warren Kramer,” a special 2-part workshop with Warren Kramer, Macrobiotic Counselor, Lecturer and Cooking Teacher, Cooking Class: All About the Protein (9:30am to 12:30pm) How many times have you been asked or heard: So where do you get your protein if you are not eating animal or dairy foods? In this informative and fun class Warren will demonstrate a number of delicious dishes using beans, tempeh and tofu. We will also discuss exactly where protein is found in a well rounded natural foods diet. Warren will also discuss the digestibility of beans and how to enhance that in our cooking if that is a concern. Recipes will be provided and a full meal will be served from soup to dessert. Everything you wanted to know about protein and more! Lecture: Understanding Cravings and Addictions (1:30-3pm) Cravings are our friend; they are there to help us find balance and satisfaction. They are influenced by our activity, the environment, foods we are eating and of course our emotions. As many of us have experienced when our cravings are out of control, emotionally we are up and down as well. In this class we will look closely at what specific cravings mean and how to satisfy them without compromising our health. Some of the cravings we will address include: sugar, chocolate, baked flour, chips and crunchy snacks, animal protein, coffee, dairy food, salt and others., $90/full day workshop, $65/cooking class and lunch only, $35/lecture only, Frinklepod Farm, 244 Log Cabin Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-289-5805, frinklepodfarm.com.
Mar. 30, Saturday, 10-11:30am, “Welcome Spring Walk,” take a guided walk and discover signs of spring, Let’s go look for signs of spring! Are there any new shoots coming forth? Are the buds bigger? Any birds returning? Is the air lighter? The sun is higher and spring is on its way! Let’s welcome spring together with a walk and some laughter and stories. Participants are invited to bring binoculars along, led by the Reserve’s Environmental Educator, Linda Littlefield Grenfell, reservations required, $5/members, $7/non-members, $15/family, Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-1555, www.wellsreserve.org.
Mar. 30, Saturday, 12pm, “Indoor Walking Tour: Building History,” It’s cold outside – so come in for a tour! Learn about the history of the Brick Store Museum buildings in their previous “lives” as stores, gathering places, offices, and more; and how each became part of the museum we know today. The tour takes visitors through the Museum’s collections storage spaces. This 45-minute tour through the Museum requires the use of stairs for portions of the program, $5-$10, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4802, www.brickstoremuseum.org.
Mar. 31, Sunday, 7:30pm, “Voices in Harmony Choirs, ‘We Will Rock You’ Concert,” Saco’s Voices in Harmony Choirs will celebrate the music of Queen, Billy Joel & Elton John in their ‘We Will Rock You’ Concert. This high energy performance features 75 singers, two great choirs & a rock band featuring Steve Boutet on the piano. Tickets are available at the door starting at 6:30pm for the 7:30pm performance at First Parish Congregational Church in Saco. Voices in Harmony is in the 19th year under the direction of Camille Saucier, $12/adults, $8-$12/students& seniors, First Parish Congregational Church, 12 Beach Street, Saco. FMI: 207-284-6180, www.voicesinharmonychoirs.com.
Apr. 3, Wednesday, 5:30-8:30pm, “Organic Gardening,” Join a member of the Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (MOFGA) to learn how to grow your own vegetable garden organically. You will study the basics of soil science, how to enrich your soil to produce healthy, high-yielding plants, how to make and use compost, the principles of crop rotation and how to incorporate green manures to manage nutrients in the garden. Other topics will include how to tell the difference between cultivated plants and weeds, basic weed control strategies and cultural methods for dealing with pests. All participants will receive free seeds, a copy of the presentation and a resource guide. INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Stanley is an experienced farmer and gardener. She and her husband, Rick, own Chick Farm in Wells where they raise organic chickens, vegetables and berries, Wells High School, 200 Sanford Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-4565, wells-ogunquit.coursestorm.com.

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