“Step Into A Bird’s World,” Wells Reserve, Wells

Apr. 18-20, Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm, “The Electric Baby,” presented by The Originals, set in Pittsburgh, THE ELECTRIC BABY tells the touching and funny story of six fractured souls whose lives become irrevocably linked in the aftermath of a tragic accident, and changed forever through their contact with a magical baby. Mystical folklore weaves throughout this darkly comic fairytale of sad endings, strange beginnings, and the unlikely people who just might help you find your way home. A hauntingly beautiful and funny celebration of the ordinary joys, sorrows, and magic that shape our human existence. Note: Contains strong language, Apr. 18/pay-what-you-can, $22-$25, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-5412, www.sacorivertheatre.org.
Apr. 19, Friday, 4:30-6pm, “Center for Wildlife’s Owl Prowl Series,” this fun event introduces participants to the amazing adaptations of native owls. We’ll meet under our education pavilion to learn about native owl species, their ecology, adaptations, and meet local representatives up close! Following the presentation, we’ll take a short walk into the surrounding habitat to call for owls and listen for whooo might call back, $5, Center for Wildlife, 385 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick. FMI: 207-361-1400, thecenterforwildlife.org.
Apr. 20, Saturday, 8-11am, “Step into a Bird’s World,” are you curious about the lives of the birds around you? Have you ever wondered what they eat, where they rest at night or what they’re saying? This half-day field workshop blends a little bit of bird identification with seeking out bird tracks & sign, interpreting their sounds and understanding their lives. Spend the morning with bird language expert & wildlife tracker Dan Gardoqui to gain a deeper connection to the birds. Participants should be dressed to be outdoors for the entire three hours – regardless of temperature. Dress in layers. Bring snacks and a drink. For adults & interested teens. Group size limited to 15 people. Presented in partnership with York County Audubon, pre-registration required through the York County Audubon’s website, $20-$25, Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-1555, www.yorkcountyaudubon.org.
Apr. 20, Saturday, 5pm-12am, “Jon Richardson and Jason Weber,” enjoy the piano skills of these pianist. Jon Richardson has been playing piano since the age of five. He’s thrilled to be serenading guests with an eclectic mix of showtunes, jazz, folk, pop, as well as music from his favorite group, the Beatles. Jason Weber is an acclaimed pianist, singer and songwriter. He graduated with a BA in Piano Performance, The Front Porch, 9 Shore Road, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4005, www.thefrontporch.com.
Apr. 21, Sunday, 10am-12pm, “Easter Brunch at the Kennebunk Inn,” the most popular Easter Brunch in the Kennebunks, two seatings, carving stations, eggs, breakfast potatoes, assorted salads and hot dishes, fruits, breads and muffins, an array of tempting desserts, reservations strongly suggested, $39.95/adults, $16.95/children under 12, free/kids under the age of 5, The Kennebunk Inn, 45 Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-3351, www.thekennebunkinn.com.
Apr. 21, Sunday, 5:30-7:30pm, “Scottish Country Dance,” the ballroom dancing of Scotland. Come and learn the joyful jigs and reels and stately strathspeys of the dance, $4, Community House, Temple Street, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207-409-9050, www.deffa.org.
Apr. 24, Wednesday, 6-8pm, “Exploring Wabanaki Maine History,” Maine-Wabanaki REACH, Wells Reserve at Laudholm, and Brick Store Museum invite you to an interactive story-telling experience. We will learn about events in the colonizing history of Wabanaki people (the Indigenous people of Maine) and Europeans and their descendants. This is a participatory program appropriate for adults and teens. Our goal is to increase our understanding of colonization, please register in advance, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-951-4874, www.brickstoremuseum.org.