Pet Show at library

Would you like to show off your beloved pet and meet other interesting ones? Come to the New Gloucester Public Library, 379 Intervale Road on Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. for its 10th annual Pet Show.

All pets are welcome to attend for an animal-themed storytime, socializing, and species-appropriate snacks. Light refreshments will be served for the human types. A representative from the Gray-NG Animal Hospital will be on hand for a fun presentation.

All pets are welcome be they scaly, furry, feathered, finned, imaginary, slithery or stuffed. Everyone is welcome to observe and enjoy the animals whether or not they bring a pet themselves. Registration is appreciated, so please contact Carla at 926-4840 in advance.

Flea market

A flea market will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 28, at Amvets Post 6, Route 100, New Gloucester, rain or shine. Tables are available for $15 each. To reserve a table, or for further information, call Joyce Wotherspoon at 926-4693.

Sabbathday Lake Association fundraiser

A Night of Music, featuring Mountain Avenue and special guest, Dawson Hill, offers a unique blend of acoustic rock, folk, bluegrass and blues music to benefit conservation projects on Sabbathday Lake. The event will be held at the Sabbathday Lake Grange Hall on Friday, July 20, starting at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.). Tickets can be purchased at the door; $10 for adults, $5 for ages 18 and under. A 50/50 drawing, raffles and auction will take place. For more information, call Chris Ricardi at 926-3721 or email sabbathday@comcast.net.

Kelly Parker Band to perform at fair

The New Gloucester Community Fair Committee is excited to announce that the Kelly Parker Band will be headlining this year’s musical performances. “The Kelly Parker Band is well known throughout Maine,” stated Michael Bardier, chair of the Fair Committee. “They have a large following, and we’re very excited they will be performing at our fair. It goes to show how much exposure we’re receiving and how much our fair is growing.” The band will be performing from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, and is expected to bring in a large crowd.

Also new this year will be a performance from the New England Jazz Band conducted by New Gloucester’s own Steve Schran. Returning for 2012 will be well-known local favorites the Intergalatic Yurt Band and the Peterson Project.

“So far, this year’s fair has been shaping up nicely. We’ve had interest from new food vendors, crafters and entertainers, and we have some new events we’re working on, too,” said Bardier. You can listen to the bands and find more information about this year’s fair by visiting www.newgloucesterfair.com or by following on Facebook.

Open Farm Day celebrations on Sunday, July 22

The town of New Gloucester will be celebrating Maine’s 23rd annual Open Farm Day in a big way – at four venues.

Tour greenhouses and gardens, plus check out raised-bed demonstrations from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Donna’s Greenhouses, 216 Ricker Road (Route 122). Collect eggs, hand-milk a cow and feed farmyard animals, among other activities at Pineland Farms from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Welcome Center is located at 15 Farm View Drive, near the Morse Road entrance to the business campus.

Take in a demo of how easy it is to maintain and enjoy alpacas at Queen’s Land Farm Alpacas, 74-B Penney Road, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hop aboard a hay wagon for a free narrated tour of Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Other free pastimes include barn and museum tours, bee exhibit and hives, and kids’ farm art. The Shaker Store and Shaker Museum Reception Center will be open. A bake and plant sale will be taking place, and barbecue lunches will be available for sale. Open Farm Day activities at Shaker Village will occur from noon to 4:30 p.m.

Water district meetings

On Wednesday, July 18, at the Amvets Hall, Route 100, the New Gloucester Water District Trustees will hold a meeting at 6 p.m., followed by a community water hook-up meeting at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend and participate.