Shaker Village Folk Workshops

On Saturday, June 27, Shaker Village will offer a series of traditional craft workshops, folk demonstrations, educational nature walks, a heritage plant sale, and more. Traditional craft workshops include making Herbal Teas & Fresh Herbal Wreath with renowned Shaker Village herbalist Betsey Ann Golon, Beginner’s Rug Hooking with master-hooker Beth Miller, and Cherokee-Style Storage Basket with Pat Libby. Pre-registration is required and fees apply. Register online at www.maineshakers.com.

Resident naturalist Carolyn Fensore will lead “Nature’s Outdoor Classroom,” a 2.5-hour hike through the Shakers’ 1,800 acres of diversified habitats while identifying and explaining flora, fauna, geological formations and Shaker history along the way. The cost is $8 adults and $2 children. Free demonstrations throughout the day include textile working and yarn spinning by the R&R Spinners, and blacksmithing by Tim Greene.

Also visit the Shaker Store and the Shaker Museum Visitors’ Center featuring a wide selection of old-fashioned gifts and high-quality local Maine crafts. Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village is located at 707 Shaker Road (Route 26) in New Gloucester.

Free Barbecue

To kick off the Summer Meals Program, kids, teens and their families are invited to a free barbecue, Saturday, June 27, from 5-7 p.m., at the Memorial School playground, 86 Intervale Road, New Gloucester. There will be a bouncy house, games and fun.

Complimentary lunches will be served at this location from noon-12:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday (except July 3), on Tuesday, June 30 through Friday, Aug. 14. The Summer Food Service Program is sponsored by MSAD 15 Food and Nutrition Services in partnership with the Liberty Family Foundation.

Antique Vehicles

Antique vehicles of all kinds will be on display at the first annual Swap Meet hosted by Amvets Post 6, 1095 Lewiston Road, New Gloucester, on Sunday, June 28, starting at 8 a.m. The rain date is Sunday, July 5. Spectator admission is $5 per person. Call Dusty at 240-3866 or George at 739-0898 for more information.

Salsa Making

Children ages 3 and up are welcome to harvest fresh vegetables and herbs from the Pineland Garden and learn how to make a farm-fresh salsa at this family education program, 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 30.

Buy tickets for $5 per person at The Market and Welcome Center, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester. For more information, contact the Education Department at 650-3031 or education@pinelandfarms.org.

Vacation Bible School

The New Gloucester Bible Church, 218 Lewiston Road, New Gloucester, is sponsoring a free Vacation Bible School. Join the group as they go “To The Edge” to encounter the God of the universe. Arts and crafts, fun and games, snacks, bible lessons, songs, and gymnastics will be offered for ages 3 through 12, Monday, June 29, through Friday, July 3, from 9 a.m.-noon. Contact Pastor Dan at 926-3140, or just come.

Public Reading

An open, public reading of the Declaration of Independence will be held on Saturday, July 4, starting at 9 a.m., at the New Gloucester History Barn, 383 Intervale Road (Route 231). All are welcome. The event is sponsored by the members and friends of the New Gloucester Historical Society.

Pet Show

Would you like to show off your beloved animal and meet other interesting pets? Come to the New Gloucester Public Library, 389 Intervale Road, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, for their 13th annual Pet Show.

All pets are welcome to attend for a pet-themed story time, socializing, and species-appropriate snacks. Light refreshments will be served for the human types. A representative from the G-NG Animal Hospital will be on hand for a fun presentation. An additional exciting group will be here this year for your entertainment. All pets are welcome be they scaly, furry, feathered, finned, imaginary, slithery or stuffed. For more information, contact Carla at 926-4840. Registration is appreciated.

Greater Portland Council of Governments representative Ed Suslovic, far right, presents a special recognition award to Casco Bay CAN (Create Awareness Now) Coalition members, from left, Lt. Milton Calder, Chief Joseph Charron, Chief Edward Tolan, Kaleigh Sloan, Chief Mike Morill, Lt. John Kilbride, and Casco Bay CAN Director Beth Blakeman-Pohl, who resides in New Gloucester. At the council’s annual meeting in Portland on June 17, Casco Bay CAN was cited for its successful youth substance prevention and intervention services initiative.Courtesy photo