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Taylor's
Grove Plays Saco Coffeehouse
Taylor's
Grove Plays Saco Coffeehouse
Enjoy an evening of American roots music on Sat.,
May 15, at the Saco Coffeehouse, UU Church of Saco and Biddeford, 60 School St.,
Saco, Maine. Open mic begins at 7 pm. $10 donation. For info. or directions visit
www.sacocoffeehouse.com,
email info@sacocoffeehouse.com
Veteran
country music performer, Mac McHale, and old-time gospel singer, Carolyn Hutton,
bring a bit of the North and South together in the duo, "Taylor's Grove."
Taking the name from the little North Carolina church where Carolyn grew up singing
with her family, Mac and Carolyn perform together in the spirit of simple old-fashioned
American music that reaches across barriers of place and generations. With guitar,
mandolin, banjo and harmony singing, they bring together songs Mac learned from
his mother in Downeast Maine and songs Carolyn heard in Piedmont, North Carolina
in the days when people from miles around would bring their guitars and children
into the church just to wait for a turn to sing and play.
Mac
McHale is the lead singer for the old-time country band "The Radio Gang"
and half of the popular Celtic/Country duo "Two Old Friends." A Fishtraks
Recording Artist, who has produced over 20 recordings, Mac is a member of The
Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and was recently inducted into the International
Bluegrass Music Museum, a pioneer of American bluegrass music. Carolyn Hutton
is newer on the music scene, having spent most of her years raising 4 children;
but in the last few years she has gone back to her roots. She helped form a bluegrass
trio called "Silver and Central,” which hosts monthly jams in Rollinsford
NH. She currently plays the mandolin in an increasingly popular all female acoustic
band called "Bliss."
Both
educators and music preservationists at heart, Mac and Carolyn seek to bring to
you the music of old places--old wooden churches, old town halls, old parlors,
old battlefields, North and South. They trust that the music that touched the
lives of people long ago still has the power to touch, to delight, and to connect
us all to the places and people from which we came.
The
Coffeehouse is located at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford,
60 School Street, Saco. The suggested donation is $10. For additional information
about the 2010 Saco Coffeehouse performance schedule or directions to the Coffeehouse
visit www.sacocoffeehouse.com,
email info@sacocoffeehouse.com or
call 207-282-0062.
THURSDAY,
MAY 13
Warbler
Walk Field Trip, 7 AM, Rotary Park, baseball parking lot, from Rte. 1 in Biddeford,
take Main St. west for 1 mile. Park is on the right; ball field is at the end
of the road. Leader: Linda Eastman. Presented by York County Audubon Society.
Free and public welcome.
Lunch
'n' Learn featuring "Research for a Healthy Gulf of Maine" with research
director Dr. Michele Dionne, noon, Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Find
out about the reserve’s projects involving salt marsh food webs, habitat
restoration, marine invasive species and the effects of excess nutrients in estuaries.
Bring your bag lunch. Admission is $2. FMI: 207-646-1555 or www.wellsreserve.org.
Gadget Night with Scott
Tharler, 7 to 8 PM, McArthur Library, Main St., Biddeford. Tharler, a writer about
gadgets for national publications, will talk about cutting-edge gadgets and bring
some along to demonstrate and make avaiable for audience members to try out.
FRIDAY,
MAY 14
Birding
Challenge, 5 PM, to May 15 at 5 PM with pizza and countdown at 6 PM. Presented
by York County Audubon Society. FMI: www.yorkcountyaudubon.org or Lyman Page at
967-2391, lymanpage@roadrunner.com.
Teen
Gaming, 3 p.m., Kennebunk Free Library. Bring friends and play various fantasy
games such as Yu-Gi-Oh, Dungeons and Dragons and more. No pre-registration. FMI,
call 985-2173.
Story
time geared for preschoolers, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Graves Library in Kennebunkport.
No registration is required. All ages are welcome. FMI, visit www.graveslibrary.org
or call
967-2778.
Children
games for ages 11 to 14, 2:45 to 4 p.m., Graves
Library, 18 Maine Steet in
Kennebunkport. “Apples to
Apples,” “Monopoly City” or “Harry
Potter” and more. Games for individuals, team games, card games and snacks
will be available. Bring a favorite game from home. Spend an hour or so just hanging
out and having fun. FMI, call 967-2778.
Authentic
Catholicism, 10 a.m. to noon, 255 Sea Road
in Kennebunk. Discuss what the Catholic
Church teaches
offi cially. References used will be the Bible, the catechism
of the church, canon law and papal encyclicals. All are welcome. FMI, call 967-0724.
Mama
Mia’s pasta and pizza public supper, 5 p.m., York
County Shelter Dining
Commons on Shaker Hill in Alfred.
Three kinds of pasta sauces, pizza, baguettes,
tossed salads, homemade pies, and drinks, all made at the Bakery at Notre Dame.
$8 for adults, $4 for children ages 3 to 11. All proceeds benefi t the York County
Shelter Programs.
Maine
Women in the Arts fi ne art show opening
reception, 5 to 7 p.m., Brick Store
Museum’s program center in Kennebunk. The group’s annual awards show
can be viewed today, tomorrow and Sunday. The program center is located at 4 Dane
Street, directly behind the museum’s Main Street galleries. FMI, visit www.mainewomenarts.com
or call 646-8915.
24-hour
York County Audubon birding challenge begins
5 p.m. Teams of participants cover
York County identifying
birds. Form or join a team or send a donation. The
challenge raises money to support Audubon education conservation and research
projects. FMI, visit www.yorkcountyaudubon.org or call Lyman Page at 967-2391.
SATURDAY, MAY 15
Ducky's
Get Together, features NSRA safety inspections and a chance to see street rods,
7:30 AM to noon, Duckworth Automotive and Speed Shop, 246 Smith Rd., Lebanon.
Free admission. FMI: 457-1093 or www.ducks32.com.
18th
Annual Fishing Derby, 8 to 11 AM, Rogers Pond, Water St., Kennebunk. Many prizes
and trophies awarded. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All child
participants will receive a free hot dog and soda. Free admission. Prese
nted
by Kennebunk Fish and Game Club.
Spring
Birding and Bird Language, 8 to 11 AM, Hilton-Winn Conservation Area, York. Walk
is for both the beginner and expert birder. Dan Gardoqui will guide you through
diverse habitats while learning about which birds make these places their home
and what they're saying to each other and to other animals. Fee is $25. Presented
by White Pine Programs. FMI: 361-1911 or www.whitepineprograms.org.
12th Annual Beerfest,
an all-day event featuring over 30 microbrews and live music on the Pier, Old
Orchard Beach. FMI: 934-3595.
Paddle
Bauneg Beg Pond and explore (on foot) recently donated Grover Lands. Meet at Bauneg
Beg Pond boat launch, Morrell’s Mill Rd., North Berwick, with your canoe
or kayak. Led by Doug Mayer and Jack Kareckas. No rain date. Presented by Great
Works Regional Land Trust. FMI: 646-3604 or e-mail info@gwrlt.org.
Award-Winning Movie,
Division Street, 2 to 4 PM, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Rd., York. Movie
explores the impact highways have on wildlife and underlines the need for transportation
and development planning to give wildlife access to natural habitats. It is appropriate
for any age and is as visually appealing as it is substantive. Free popcorn and
admission. Sponsored by the York Land Trust. FMI: www.yorklandtrust.org or www.york.lib.me.us.
Cherie's Wine Tasting,
5 to 7:30 PM, Bel Cibo da Cherie, 7 High St., Kennebunk.
Taylor's
Grove featuring veteran county music performer Mac McHale and old-time gospel
singer Carolyn Hutton, 7 PM Open Mic and 7:30 PM feature performer, Saco Coffeehouse,
Unitarian Universalist Church, 60 School St., Saco. Admission is $10 (under age
12 free). FMI: 282-0062.
Evening
at the Pops with a star-studded 25- to 30-piece concert band, 7:30 PM, Saco River
Grange Hall, Salmon Falls Rd., Bar Mills. Suggested donation $15 adults, $13 students
and seniors; children 12 and under are free. Proceeds benefit Leavitt’s Mill
Free Health Center. FMI:
929-6472.
Scott
Ainslie Concert, 8 PM, River Tree Center for the Arts, 35 Western Ave., Kennebunk
Lower Village. Tickets are $15. Presented by Kennebunk Coffeehouse and River Tree
Center for the Arts. Tickets available at Bull Moose Music stores, by calling
229-0212 or online at www.kennebunkcoffeehouse.com.
Benefi
t breakfast buffet for York County Food Rescue, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Nonantum Resort,
93 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport. York County Food Rescue, a non-profi t agency, distributes
free food to over 40 food pantries and meal sites throughout York County. Adults,
$9.95, children ages 2 to 12, 4.95. Nonperishable
food donations welcome.
Holy
Cross Lutheran Church, contemporary service, 4:30
p.m. at the corner of Storer
and Lord streets in ennebunk.
Handicapped accessible. FMI, call 985-4803.
Vigil
Eucharist Service at 5 p.m., St. David’s Episcopal
Church in Kennebunk.
FMI, call 985-3073.
Farmers
market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., behind former
Mobil station in Downtown Kennebunk.
FMI, visit www.
kennebunkfarmersmarket.org.
Deadline
to reserve spots at Kennebunkport Resident’s
Association May 29 spring
social from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at
Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. The featured
speaker
will be Brian Prichard, vice president of wealth management at Morgan
Stanley Smith Barney and a supporter of the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust.
No admission charge.Couples
are asked to bring a hot or cold hors d’oeuvre that serves six. A variety
of soft drinks, beer and wine will be provided. RSVP to Dave James by May 15 at
vinkel@aol.com or 967-3030.
Guitarist
and blues scholar Scott Ainslie in an intimate
concert, 8 p.m., River Tree
Arts, 35 Western Ave. in Kennebunk. FMI and tickets, call 229-0212 or visit kennebunkcoffeehouse.
com or rivertreearts.org. If available, tickets will be on sale at the door for
$20.
Maine Chapter
of the Association for Intelligence Offi cers
hosts Dr. Hayat Alvi , specialist
on the Middle East, South Asia, and Islamic studies, 2 p.m., Kennebunk Free Library,
112 Main Street in Kennebunk. The public is invited. Alvi, who is an associate
professor of National Security Studies at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport,
R.I., will speak on two subject areas: President Barack Obama’s policy towards
Iran and attempted terrorist attacks and links to Southeast Asia. FMI,
call
967-4298.
Kennebunk
Soccer Club online registrations for fall
travel soccer ends. Interested youth
from Kennebunk,
Kennebunkport and Arundel, ages 8 to 13 as of July 31 are encouraged
to participate. Registration fee of $135 includes a uniform. Sibling discounts
are available. FMI, visit www. kennebunksoccerclub.org.
SUNDAY,
MAY 16
31st
Bonny Eagle Car Show, 8 AM to 3 PM, Bonny Eagle School grounds, corner of routes
22 and 35, Buxton. Admission is $5; children under 12 free. Show cars can enter
at 6 AM with registration from 7 to 10 AM. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit Bonny
Eagle athletic programs.
Car
Show and Swap Meet, 8 AM, Acton Fairgrounds, Rte. 109, Acton.
Letterboxing,
1 to 3 PM, Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Follow clues to discover hidden
treasures in this popular family activity, then learn to create your own quest.
Bring a notepad or journal and a compass if you have one. Admission is $7 nonmembers
and $5 members. Pre-registration required. FMI: 207-646-1555 or www.wellsreserve.org.
Dunnet
Landing Sketches, 2 p.m., Atria Kennebunk senior
living community, 1 Penny
Lane. Pontine Theatre performs an adaptation of Sarah Orne Jewett’s Dunnet
Landing Sketches, a series of stories featuring characters of Jewett’s works.
Free and open to the public. FMI, call Janet Wight at 985-5866.
Laudholm
letterboxing, 1 to 3 p.m., Wells Reserve at
Laudholm off Route 1 near the Wells-Kennebunk
line. Follow clues to discover hidden treasures in this family activity, then
learn to create a quest. Bring a notepad or journal and a compass. $5 for members,
$7 for nonmembers. Preregistration required. FMI, call 646-1555.
Holy
Cross Lutheran Church, modern worship, 8:15 a.m.
Traditional service, 10:45
a.m. and Bible school, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Storer and Lord streets
in Kennebunk. Handicapped accessible. FMI, call 985-4803.
Kennebunk
Baptist Church, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., adult bible
fellowship, 10:15 to10:50 a.m.,
coffee and fellowship, 11 a.m. to noon morning worship, 11:20 to 11:55 a.m., children’s
church. 77 Main St., Kennebunk. Handicapped accessible. FMI, call 985-4207.
Sea
Road Church, service, 10 a.m., with children’s Sunday school during service.
Coffee time following. Child care provided. All are welcome.
Messiah
Christian Church services, 9:30 a.m. at 2700 Post Road, Wells. FMI, call 985-9287.
Saint
David’s Episcopal Church Rite I service, 8 a.m. and
Rite II service, 10:30
a.m. with child care available at the 10:30 a.m. service, 138 York St., Kennebunk.
FMI, call 985-3073.
Village
Baptist Church worship service, 10:30 a.m., 6
Maine St. in Kennebunkport. FMI,
call 967-3240 or visit vbckennebunkport.org.
St.
Andrews Presbyterian Church, worship, 10:30 a.m., 7
Portland Road, Kennebunk,
with a multi-age Sunday school class during worship.
First
Congregational Church, worship, 9 a.m., 141 North St., Kennebunkport. Church school
available during worship. Lord Supper is celebrated on the fi rst Sunday of the
month. Coffee and fellowship follows worship. All are welcome. FMI, call 967-3897.
Christian
Science Church Sunday school and service, 10:30 a.m., 5 Heritage Lane, one mile
south of Kennebunk on Route 1. FMI, call 985-7820.
West
Kennebunk United Methodist Church, worship and
Sunday school, 8:30 a.m., 160
Alfred Road in West Kennebunk.
South
Congregational Church UCC, church school and
worship, 10:30 a.m. with Rev.
Charles Whiston on Temple Street, Kennebunkport. Nursery care provided. FMI, call
967-2793.
Christ
Church, UCC and UMC adult study, 8:30 a.m., knitting ministry, 9 a.m., worship
for all, 10 a.m., child care for cradle through nursery school begins at 9:45
a.m., 6 Dane St., Kennebunk. Handicapped accessible. FMI, call 985-4494.
Good
Shepherd’s Cove Church Christian Education, 9:30
a.m., worship service,
10:30 a.m., 1189 Route 1, Arundel.
Affi liated with the Conservative Congregational
Christian
Conference. FMI, call 467-9027.
First
Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Kennebunk,
114 Main St. (next to Kennebunk
Free Library) 10:30 a.m.
worship and liberal religious education program. Coffee
hour following worship. Child care provided. All are welcome. FMI,call 985-3700
or e-mail kbkuu@gwi.net.
Church
on the Cape, Langsford Road in Cape Porpoise,
Sunday services, 8 a.m. and 10
a.m. Rev. Dr. Ruth Merriam is the pastor. FMI, visit www.churchonthecape.org or
call 967-5787.
Blessing
of the Animals, 11 a.m.,, Kennebunk Baptist Church. Bring an animal or a picture
of the animal to be blessed.
Kennebunk-Kennebunkport
Rams Pee Wee and Youth
Football and Cheering open registration and information
session,
noon to 2 p.m., Kennebunk Town Hall. Open to
parents of children from Kennebunk,
Kennebunkport and
Arundel in fourth through eighth grades as well as children
in
third grade interested in cheering. Football registration is $100 and includes
pads, helmets and uniforms (game and practice) for the players. Cheering registration
is $60. FMI, visit www.kennebunkyouthfootball.org.
