Standish Recreation upcoming events

The Standish Recreation Committee has planned numerous programs and events for the summer of 2007. School will recess on June 14 and the summer programming starts up that week also.

There will be a Summer Competitive Swim Club at the Davan Pool – Westbrook Junior High School from June 11 to July 24 for ages 6-18. Participants are expected to have some swimming experience, but competitive experience is not required. Swimmers will have the opportunity to compete in meets during the summer months if interested. Check the Web site for information on days, dates and cost or to download a form at www.standish.org or call Standish Rrecreation at 642-2875 or Laura Branch at 657-6487.

Standish Summer Programs will run from June 20 to Aug. 8. “Camp Edna” is for ages 6-9 at the Edna Libby School or “Camp Jack” for ages 10-15 at George E. Jack school. This is a chance for your children to have a summer experience to remember. The camper will be involved in variety of activities including arts and crafts, drama, physical fitness, sport skills, swimming outdoor education and games. There are a variety of enrollment options so that working and non-working parents can design a schedule that works best for them.

The Outreach Program is for parents who want to broaden their children’s experiences, and are offered at a reasonable rate to children not attending summer camp, as well as children who are enrolled in camp. Some of the outreach programs that are offered are Horsemanship Camp, Kids On-Stage Camp, Summer Competitive Swim, Major League Soccer Camps, Roller-skating at Happy Wheels in Portland and Friday Field Trips. Field Trips are trips to Range Pond, DEW Animal Kingdom, Seacoast Fun Park, Sebago Lake State Park and Funtown U.S.A. Because of the numerous programs you will have to consult the Web site at www.standish.org or call the office at 642-2875.

There is also a Junior Counselor Program. This is an opportunity for teens to do something really worthwhile with their summer. There will be three positions open to serve as junior counselors if your child is 14 before June 20. They can volunteer their service in a leadership capacity with younger campers. This application can be downloaded from the town’s Web site.

Camp Edna will have a sing-a-long, finger play and movement workshop on July 12 at 10 a.m. for young children, and it’s free for the whole family. Camp Jack will have a Frisbee Workshop on July 23 at 9:30 a.m. at no cost.

There will be a Tennis Camp for ages 6-15 from June 25 to June 29. There will be Arts and Crafts for ages 6-9 called Creative Corner for six weeks starting June 20. The Great Outdoors is offered to ages 6-9 and will be Hiking, Critter Forensics, Wildlife Viewing, Fishing, Swamp School, Water Wonders and much more. Ages 10 to 15 will be offered Golfer Wanna-be Program for golf lessons on a Par 3 course as well as Rogue Paintball.

If you are interested in any of this programming learn more at www.standish.org.

Standish Family Festival

The festival will be Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30. It will start with Drive-In Movie Night at Standish Memorial Park. On June 29, the gates open at 6:30 p.m. Snack Shack will be open for business with burgers, hot dogs and plenty of other summer goodies. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and family and friends. There will be a short movie for very young movie goers at 8:30 p.m. and the feature start at 9 p.m.

The parade will be on Saturday, June 30 at 10 a.m. It will start on Blake Road and end at the Old Red Church on Oak Hill Road. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and community spirit.

Kiwanis Beach activities will be on Saturday, June 30 from 3 p.m. to dark. Free admission to the beach all day. There will be picnicking, swimming, volleyball, “Cow Patty Bingo” and a Chicken Barbecue, followed by fireworks. Fireworks start at dark.

Finally, there is a trip to Cabbage Island for a Downeast Clambake. This is on Thursday, June 28. The cost is $60 and $65 for non-residents. Depart Johnson Field at 9 a.m. arrive Boothbay Harbor by 11:30 a.m. Depart Cabbage Island at 4 p.m. Return to Standish at approximately 6:30 p.m. The meal will consist of Maine lobsters and clams with all of the traditional fixin’s. A cup of chowder, two lobsters, steamed clams, sweet corn, onion, and new Maine potatoes. Chicken is available by prior request. Blueberry cake will be served with hot coffee or iced tea.

There is an interesting line-up of recreation and events. Please take advantage of the effort that the Recreation Program put into your summer recreation offerings. These are presented for your enjoyment.

Rabies clinic

A Rabies Clinic will be held on Monday, June 4 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Sebago Lake Congregational Church. There will be an $8 cash-only fee. Everyone is welcome. Be sure to vaccinate your dog. Rabies is still a serious disease and this is the way to protect your dog, other animals and the people who have contact with your dog. It’s also required that you have a Rabies Vaccination in order to license your dog. If you have any questions about this clinic, contact Standish Veterinary Clinic at 642-4999.

Marrett House Plant Sale, House Tour

The Marrett House Plant Sale will be on Saturday, June 2 at the Marrett House in Standish from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is their annual sale and plants will be dug from the holding gardens on the property. The Marrett House is on Route 25 in Standish. There will also be free tours of this historic building. If you have not visited the house before, this is an opportunity to do so.

Standish American Legion Post 128

The American Legion is having their first Bean Supper at the Sebago Lake Congregational Church on Saturday, June 9. There will be two sittings the first at 5 p.m. and the second at 6 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. Please come out and support this new organization in Standish. This is their first fundraiser as a newly formed organization and they can use the support of the community.