Freeport Players hosting potluck dinner

The Freeport Players will host their potluck all-cast party and annual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. The event, which will salute volunteers and feature a speech from Cole Tamminen, president of the Freeport Players board, is open to members of the Freeport Players, audience members, production participants and potential future participants.

Those who attend should bring a dish to share. The event is BYOB. RSVP at info@fcponline.org.

Kids cooking class coming

Freeport’s Lindsay Sterling, who runs the “Immigrant Kitchens” cooking class series at the Freeport Community Center, is holding a kids’ cooking class and lunch on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the community center.

Sterling said the class will be cooking one of her kids’ favorite dishes from around the world: spinach potato pancakes topped with cheese, tomatoes and ketchup and served with rice.

“My kids don’t usually like spinach, but they love this dish,” Sterling said. “A Nicaraguan grandmother who lives down the street taught me how to make this. Kids will learn basic cooking skills, including washing and chopping red pepper, scallions and spinach, grating potatoes with a box grater, cracking eggs, and shallow-frying all these ingredients together in the form of pancakes.”

Renew those ?dog licenses

The town of Freeport reminds residents that all dog licenses expired on Dec. 31. Licenses are required for all dogs 6 months or older. A rabies certificate and proof of spaying or neutering are required when applying for a license. The cost is $6 per dog or $11 for a dog that has not been spayed or neutered. A $25 late fee will be charged for dog license renewals after Jan. 31. Register at town hall or at www.freeportmaine.com.

Members sought ?for two town boards

The Freeport Appointments Committee is holding interviews to fill vacancies on the Planning Board and Project Review Board. The committee is looking for Freeport residents with an interest or skills in planning, public historic preservation, environmental protection, architecture, construction and engineering, while also interested in protecting the diversity of Freeport.

Applications should be submitted by Jan. 15 and are available at the town hall or at www.freeportmaine.com.

Rabies clinic Jan. 26

There will be a rabies clinic at the Town Hall on Saturday, Jan. 26, for dogs and cats, from 9 a.m.-noon. The cost is $15 per vaccine. Residents can also license their dog at the clinic. The cost of registration is $6 for a spayed or neutered dog and $11 for a dog that hasn’t been spayed or neutered.

For more information, call the Freeport Town Clerk’s office at 865-4743, ext. 122.

Winter parking ban

The town of Freeport has announced its annual parking ban, which prohibits parking on all town streets from 11 p.m.-7 a.m., is in effect from now until April 15.

White Nights event ?on Jan. 26

Freeport Community Services is holding its biggest fundraiser of the year on Saturday, Jan. 26. The 2013 “White Nights – Keep the Light on All Year Long” event will run from 5:30-10 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. The event will feature food, live music and community spirit. Tickets are $50.

For tickets or information, contact Kim Hudak at 865-3985.

Habitat for Humanity seeking applicants

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland is seeking applicants for two homes in Freeport targeted for construction in early 2013. The units will be constructed as part of a triplex in a new subdivision off West Street. Individuals and families seeking project and program information can call 772-2151.

Library news and notes

The library will be showing the Maine-based film, “Dead River Rough Cut” on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. The event will feature one of the filmmakers, Stu Silverstein. The film follows the life of Bob Wagg and Walter Lane through four seasons of their life in the remote backwoods in a tarpaper shack. They share their reflections on a variety of topics including women, politics, taxes and do-it-yourself dentistry. The film is for mature audiences only and admission is free.

The library will be showing the movie “The Amazing Spider-Man.” rated PG-13 as a free, after-school movie for kids in grades 6-8 on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 2:25 p.m. The movie is 2:15 long and free popcorn will be served.

This month’s Tech Talk, Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 1 p.m., will discuss how to be an informed utility consumer. The guest speaker will be Wayne Jortner, senior counsel for the Public Advocate. He will speak about available providers and rates for local and long-distance telephone service, bundled plans, VOIP, cell phones and Internet.

The GWC (Giving Children Warmth) program will be making blankets for children in Afghanistan by knitting squares and sewing them together. The group meets on Mondays from 2:45- 4 p.m. to teach volunteers from age 11 through adult to knit.

Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers takes place every Tuesday morning. There are two 15-minute story times at 9:30 and 9:45 for younger kids with shorter attention spans. At 10, there is a 30-minute story time for preschoolers. The morning features songs and a small snack.