Feeling Green

The only thing green around here are the St. Patrick’s Day revelers! My dog actively seeks out the small patches of grass each morning on his walk, but we usually have to walk several hundred feet before that happens. We get teased by a day or two of temperatures in the 40s, then BAM, right back to more than chilly. This too shall pass…keep the faith.

Girl Scout Cookies!

Troop 1963 of Naples still has a few boxes left to sell. Seize the moment, waiting till next year doesn’t seem like a good option. Among the flavors left are Thanks-a-lots, Cranberry Citrus Crisps, Lemonades and Shortbread. Contact Marie at blkbears@pga.com to see if there are any left!

New England Boiled Dinner

What better way to celebrate the season of green (March 20 is the first day of spring after all!) than with this traditional dish. The dinner will be served at the United Methodist Church in Naples, located at 1000 Roosevelt Trail on Saturday, March 21, from 4:30-6 p.m. Of course the menu will include favorites such as corned beef and cabbage, but also smoked ham, homemade rolls and pies. Dinner is only $8 and all are welcome.

Comedy Night Celebrates 10 Years

The Naples Fire Department presents its 10th Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser on Saturday, April 25. There will be a silent auction beginning at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and comedy at 8 p.m. Naples’ own Lake Region Caterers, Inc. will once again be donating the food and providing a cash bar for the event. Back by popular demand is the barbecue menu of pulled pork, barbecue chicken, LRC’s pineapple coleslaw, caesar salad, and blueberry cake.

Billy Adams, of Naples, graciously donates his sound and lighting each year. All proceeds benefit the Naples Fire Department. Get your tickets at the Naples Town Hall, A2M Variety, or Naples Small Engine. To check out the comedians scheduled visit the Naples Fire and Rescue Facebook page.

Wine Tasting

Naples Main Street is hosting a fundraising Wine Tasting and Appetizer Event on Thursday, April 16, at 6 p.m. at Merced’s On Brandy Pond, 770 Roosevelt Trail, Naples. Cost per person is $30. Entertainment for the evening by Rick Albert. Naples Main Street raises money to help with the various events they sponsor for the community such as the tree lighting, Naples for the Arts Festival and the pumpkin-carving contest they will hold for the kids in October. They also use funds to replace banners or flags for the causeway, or buy wreaths during the holidays. They have also bought the trash cans for the town through funds raised.

Road Trip

Join Dea Dea Robbins for a fantastic one-day trip to Mohegan Sun Casino. The bus leaves Saturday, April 11, from the American Legion Hall in Naples on Route 11 at 7 a.m. There will be a pickup at Larrabee Road Park and Ride in Westbrook at 7:45 a.m. Estimated return time is 10 p.m. Cost per ticket is $50 and includes transportation, $15 buffet and $10 in gaming money. Call 693-3408. Must be 21 years of age or older.

This amazing photograph reminds us of one of the many reasons we love Naples. It’s a photo of the Songo River Queen by Darylann Leonard, local artist and Naples businesswoman. It is available for purchase at Gallery 302 in Bridgton.Courtesy photo