Grease is the word

Bring the family down to support our local thespians in Lake Region High School’s production of “Grease!” Shows run April 8-11. Showtimes are April 8, 9 and 10 at 7 p.m., April 10 and 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12, children under 12 are $10. For tickets or more information, call 693-6221. Tickets are also available around town at area businesses – Hayes True Value and Krainin’s Realty, to name a few.

Good kids

Congratulations to the winners of the Lake Region High School’s Good Kid awards. They are Brett Throgmorton, Michael Whited and Galina Niemy (Grades 9 and 10), and Helen Crawford, Cheryl Chapman and Nick Quasnitschka (Grades 11 and 12).

Cultural celebration

“A day full of fun, food, dancing and music” is promised by this weekend’s community cultural celebration. The organizers’ mission is to promote “understanding of worldwide cultures on a personal level.” The fun runs from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Lake Region High School. For information, visit www.cccofmaine.org or call 647-5215.

Local Republicans meet

The Naples Republican Committee invites any interested party to attend its meetings. The next one is Saturday, March 13, from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Naples Town Office. For information, call 693-7945.

Camp sign-up already?

Naples Recreation Summer Camp sign-ups are right around the corner. They will be held Saturday, April 10, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Naples Town Hall. Visit the newly redesigned Naples Web site for more information (or just to check it out), at www.townofnaples.org.

Library news

Don’t miss the St. Paddy’s Day celebration in the Children’s Library right after school on Wednesday, March 17.

This year’s Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, March 27, at 11 a.m. Meet in the gathering room downstairs to create your own Easter basket, then head upstairs for the hunt.

Naples baseball/softball

Sign-ups for Naples baseball/softball will take place on two consecutive Fridays and Saturdays in March: March 12 and 19 from 6-8 p.m. and March 13 and 20 from 10 a.m. to noon. All sign-ups will be held at the Naples Town Hall. You can also mail in your completed application and fee to: Naples Baseball/Softball League, P.O. Box 1113, Naples, ME 04055. For fee and other information, contact Toby Hartford at 615-5566 or e-mail naplesbaseballsoftball@yahoo.com. After March 31, fees increase significantly. Mailed applications must be postmarked by April 10. Volunteers of all sorts, from coaches to field cleanup, are being sought.

Exercise update

Jenn Tringali has for the time being moved her Wednesday Night cardio-kickbox class to Bridgton Academy. There is no longer a Monday night exercise class. Pauline Webb is still going strong with her fantastic exercise classes she’s been offering for years on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings through Naples Recreation. Zumba is alive and kicking on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:15 p.m. However, there will be no Zumba on Tuesday, March 16, or Thursday, March 18. The first class is free, so come out and get some exercise and have some fun in the process!