March is on

As I write this I wear a turtleneck and fleece sweater and am still pining for a hot cup of tea to warm me up. Yet, two days ago I was in shorts and a T-shirt. That’s March in Maine for you, I guess. Wise Mainers do not miss a chance to be outside on those sunny warm spring days. You never know what the next day will bring. At least the bugs aren’t out yet, although we did see several mosquitoes on that warm day. Those little buggers!

Easter fun

Don’t forget the Annual Egg Hunt at Naples Public Library March 27 at 11 a.m. If you can’t make that, the Naples Grange No. 94 is hosting a Photo Shoot with the Easter Bunny! The event, running from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will offer games, refreshments, arts and crafts, and more fun for the whole family. For information, call 671-5804.

Arranging for spring

Learn how to make all those beautiful flowers from your garden even more beautiful in a vase in your house! A flower arranging class will be offered at the Naples Public Library on April 8 at 6 p.m. The class will cost $15 and pre-registration is required.

Freebies

The Cornerstone Gospel Church is continuing its free movie nights. On Friday, April 2, they will be showing “The End of the Spear” at 7 p.m. The church is located on Route 114 near Route 302. For information, visit www.christian-movies-in-maine.com.

Christ Chapel Church is once again offering a free hot meal to local communities. The meal will be served April 16 from 4:30-6 p.m. Christ Chapel is located at 37 Northern Pine Road in Raymond, off of Route 85 near Crescent Lake. For information, contact Michelle at 655-5058.

Cultural celebration

Drum circles and delicious foods from afar were just some of the highlights of this year’s Community Cultural Celebration held on March 13 at Lake Region High School. It was enlightening for my young daughters to visit the various booths and learn about the different cultures and countries. The family trees created by the students were also very well done and interesting. What a great way to honor the history of families.

Free entertainment

Our friends at Spaulding Memorial Library are offering a series of entertainment events. One Saturday each month until August, performances will be held at the library. This Saturday, March 27, the Push Back the Stacks series will feature Jennifer Armstrong, who will be performing songs, music and telling stories. The show starts at 2 p.m. at the library on Route 114 in Sebago. Call 787-2321 or e-mail directors@spaulding.lib.me.us.

Maine Maple Sunday

What better way to start the day than with a pancake breakfast. The Sunshine Club will be hosting this event from 7:30-11:30 a.m. on March 28. The menu offers pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee, and of course, Maine maple syrup made by Sweet William’s Maple House out of Casco. The breakfast will be held at the Webbs Mills Community Hall, Route 11 in Webbs Mills. After breakfast, you can head over to Sweet William’s to enjoy guided tours of the sugar house, samples of the lovely syrup, and free face painting and balloons! For information, call Sweet William’s at 627-7362.

Public service opportunity

The town of Naples is seeking members for its Ordinance Review Committee. The committee usually meets on Wednesday mornings from 9-11 a.m. The committee reviews existing ordinances and creates new ones as needed. Please contact Barbara or Boni at the Town Office at 693-6364 if interested.

Student of the month

Congratulations to Chelsea Meyers of Naples for being chosen the area Lions Student of the Month. Each month the Lions recognize an exceptional Lake Region High School senior. The student is awarded a savings bond and is honored at a Lions’ dinner.