Fond farewell to Sunny Window

I had heard a rumor that the much-loved Sunny Window Cafe? in Naples was closing. Then I drove by and saw the sign that said a bike shop was coming soon! Why, I wondered, (as I am sure many of you were too) would that lovely, delicious and successful shop be closing? According to the owner, Deborah Kilton, a desire to do other things along with a family illness, led to her decision to close down shop after six years. No more baking on the side, either. “Business and local support has been great… I’ve been baking since I was 18… I did everything in the shop and it takes its toll on you,” Kilton said. Kilton is leasing her building to a bike shop to open soon. The good news is she is still serving breakfast Saturdays and Sundays until Columbus Day from 7-11:30 a.m. Her future plans are undisclosed at this time, but rest assured, she does have a plan. Stay tuned…

Are you a yogi?

You don’t have to be to try Deb Goldstein’s yoga class which started this week. Deb is a master at the explanation of yoga. Several times she has literally pointed me in the right direction during her class. Classes are Tuesdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. and are held in one of the carpeted meeting rooms at Naples Town Hall. Drop-ins are welcome, or you could sign up for the session. Call Deb at 693-5247 with inquiries.

Pow Wow

Naples is the location for the 3rd Annual Sacred Spirits Intertribal Pow Wow, sponsored by the Naples Historical Society and the Sacred Spirits Drum. The event runs Sept. 11 and 12 on FL 178 off State Park Road. Attendees can experience tribal dancing, singing, music, and storytelling. Call 749-2911 or 615-1110 for information or visit www.sacredspiritdrum.webs.com.

Brew Fest

The Greater Bridgton Chamber’s 7th Annual Brewers Festival is scheduled for Sept. 25 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Point Sebago Resort. Call the chamber at 647-3472 for information.

Free community meal

Our neighbors in Raymond are once again graciously offering a free Turkey Dinner for the community on Friday, Oct. 1, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Bill Irwin, the only blind hiker to complete the 2,168 mile Appalachian Trail, will speak about his adventure. For information, contact Christ Chapel at 655-5058.

Gotta sing?

If you are the king or queen at local karaoke nights, you may want to check this out. Lake Region Community Theatre is producing a Cabaret Night to be held at the American Legion Hall in Naples on Oct. 15 and 16. The auditions were held Sept. 9 at Krainin Real Estate, but I think if you really were passionate about performing, you could contact 776-0654 and plead your case!

Fall foliage

Watkins Farm is offering a flower arranging class just in time to practice for our Thanksgiving centerpieces. The class is Oct. 20. For information, call the library at 693- 6841.

Kyrie’s Kitchen, food pantry

Need a hot, nutritious meal? Free meals and a food pantry are available to those in need every other Monday at the Naples Town Hall gym from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For information, call 615-3226 or e-mail crosswalkoutreach@yahoo.com.