“Ogunquit’s Patriots Day Celebration 2019,” Downtown, Ogunquit

Apr. 11, Thursday, 10:30am, “York History,” York historian James Kences examines the history of the town through the stories of 25 York families. This eighth session will cover the years after the revolution up to 1820 when Maine achieved statehood, free, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York. FMI: 207-363-2818, www.york.lib.me.us.
Apr. 11, Thursday, 7pm, “All About Bees,” Buxton Garden Club welcomes you to learn all about bees from Larry Peiffer, a Master Beekeeper. This delightful presentation will begin with bee basics and progress into what they do for us and the environment and what we can do for them. Larry has spoken on numerous occasions to club members and we just can’t get enough! Come learn all about the fascination behind bees and dig into Larry’s expertise! This informative demonstration starts promptly at 7:00 and will follow with a wonderful array of snacks and refreshments. All age groups and level of gardeners are welcome, free, Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. FMI: 207-929-5531, www.mainegardenclubs.org.
Apr. 11-12, Thursday-Friday, 8pm, “Bob Marley,” “Marley’s brand of high energy and off beat observation of everyday life things has captured the minds of fans of all ages including teenagers to grandparents in their 80’s. Making his first television appearance on Comedy Central, he is now one of the few comics to do the complete late night circuit including The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, see site for ticketing details, Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, jonathansogunquit.com.
Apr. 12-14, Friday-Sunday, all day events, “Ogunquit’s Annual Patriots Day Celebration,” join us for our Annual Patriots Day Celebration where you can enjoy a host of fun activities, from tasting events, craft show, concerts, hay rides, treasure hunts, various children’s activities and historical re-enactments by some of our longtime residents and business owners. A fun and educational experience for all who visit. With activities and events throughout town you are sure to find something for everyone in the family, Downtown, Various Locations, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-2939, chamber.ogunquit.org.
Apr. 12, Friday, 7pm, “Woodcock Watch,” Woodcock enthusiast Paul Dest leads this walk in search of the famed timberdoodle. Paul is well versed in the woodcock’s life history, conservation status, and management, and is an engaging presenter. In early spring, just before dawn or just after sunset, landscapes of field and young forest come alive with the unique sounds of the American woodcock. This migratory bird is a sure sign of spring, but is not so obvious as the robin or the red-winged blackbird. These woods-dwelling shorebirds begin to claim their territories around the middle of March. Over just a few weeks, the male performs a display that impresses both female woodcocks and lucky human observers. The bird spirals high above the earth while creating a high-pitched twittering with its wing feathers. The display, soon cloaked by darkness, can last many seconds. Back on the ground, the woodcock repeats nasal “peent” notes as it prepares for another flight, reservations required, $5/members, $7/non-members, Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-1555, www.wellsreserve.org.
Apr. 13, Saturday, 8pm, “Big Burlesque,” striptease, singing, comedy and just a general fun night out in Sanford/Springvale! Mr. and Mrs. F*Smart bring a host of multi-talented and award winning performers to Nasson Little Theatre for a one night only show, $15, Nasson Community Center, Little Theatre, 457 Main Street, Springvale. FMI: 207-324-5657, nassoncommunitycenter.com.
Apr. 16, Tuesday, 3pm, “Seasonal Wildlife Adaptations,” How do the wildlife in Maine survive our bone-chilling winters? The Center for Wildlife will demonstrate the special tools animals use to survive the extreme cold, heat, wind and other elements. We will also get some tips on how to spot and help our local wildlife. For all ages, free, Deering Room, Dyer Library, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207-283-3861, www.sacomuseum.org.