Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Nov. 14-20

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Nov. 14-20

“Sanford Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 1M,” Sanford Jr. High School, Sanford

Nov. 14, Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm, “COS Benefit Comedy Show-Fall Edition,” we are bringing THREE of Boston’s funniest COMEDIANS – Headlining the night will be DAN BOULGER (as seen on the Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson!) to the stage at The Nonantum Resort for a few hours for lots of laughs, fun with friends and adult beverages! Cash bar, Food available before or after the show at Heckman’s Pub, 21+ show, $20, The Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. FMI: coskennebunks.org.

Nov. 16, Saturday, 9-11:30am, “Sanford Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 1M,” Race begins at 9am and will follow the pristine Mousam Trail. Registration at www.sanfordrec.com also day of race registrations welcome. Registration table is set up in the Gym entry of the Sanford Jr. High School – 708 Main St., Sanford, ME 04073. Staff available at 8am for check in and day of registrations. We offer a 5K, 10K and untimed 1 Mile in which dogs are allowed. Cost is $20 pre online and/or $25 day of race. Atlantic Federal Credit Union is our main sponsor. Turkey Soup after the race and Great raffle prizes too… (Day of race registration form found under links), Sanford Jr. High School, 708 Main Street, Sanford. FMI: www.sanfordrec.com.

Nov. 16, Saturday, 10am-12pm, “Cranberry Walk,” take a crisp hike on the Wells Reserve’s Muskie Trail to discover the world of cranberries. Find out what this bog-loving plant needs to grow and thrive, how it is used in food and medicine, and what it means to wildlife, registration required, $5-$7, $15/family, Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: www.wellsreserve.org.

Nov. 16, Saturday, 8pm, “Vicki Monore, Psychic Medium & Spirit Messenger,” “If you’ve ever wondered or felt like a passed love one is trying to deliever you a message….wondered what death is like? Are they happy Can they see me? How can I hear them?” Come and experience an evening of Spirit Communication with Vicki Monroe. Psychic Medium, Spirit Messenger, Vicki Monroe is one of the top 100 psychic mediums in the world today. She is a published author, radio personality, and the star of her own documentary series, “Cell Block Psychic” on Investigation Discovery! She has been sharing her talents for over 2 decades, $32.50-$73.50, Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, jonathansogunquit.com.

Nov. 17, Sunday, 3pm, “Pete Seeger’s ‘The Incomplete Folk Singer’ A Canadian Tribute,” A rollicking, tumultuous, triumphant sing-along musical memoir in 2 acts, this quintessentially Canadian creation pays tribute to celebrated American folksinger, social activist and environmentalist, Pete Seeger, told in his own words and featuring 29 favorite songs from his early years (1935-70). On its very first tour to the US! Originally produced by the Other Guys Theatre Co., Victoria, BC, Canada, 2015. “…a beacon on the horizon that calls out to our better selves to respond, to act…this show, an old-style hootenanny…you’ll thank yourself for taking it in.” – BrokenLegReviews (Vancouver, BC) “ …Hellman shines…I can’t remember a play that had me singing along so much.” – Georgia Straight (Vancouver, BC), reservations suggested, $15, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-5412, www.sacorivertheatre.org.

Nov. 17, Sunday, 5:30-7:30pm, “Scottish Country Dancing,” we dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys mostly in longwise sets of 3, 4, or 5 couples. No partner is needed. Dances are taught. Thin soled, flexible shoes are recommended. Most weeks there is a beginner session 5:00-5:30, $4, Community House, Temple Street, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207-409-9050, www.rscdsboston.org/class-maine.html.

Nov. 19, Tuesday, 7pm, “Monthly Poetry Evening,” please bring poems to share – either your own or favorite poems by someone else. The prompt for November is “otherwise”; the topic is open for interpretation. Readings from poetry books are welcome. Readings occur in round table format and are facilitated by Priscilla Cookson. Drop-ins welcome, free, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York. FMI: 207-363-2818, York.lib.me.us.

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