What Knot Farm to host barbecue

On Saturday, Sept. 19, What Knot Farm on River Road in Standish is sponsoring a barbecue at the Steep Falls Farmer’s Market located at the Steep Falls Gazebo from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

The farm will be offering their slow-cooked beef brisket, hamburgers and beef ’n’ barley soup. Enjoy a hearty meal and help raise money for children receiving care at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Julie Smith and her husband Tim, owners of What Knot Farm, participated in a horse trail ride for St. Jude several years ago and in 2014, decided they wanted to sponsor a trail ride again to benefit the hospital. Unfortunately, Julie was diagnosed with lung cancer before the ride and was too weak from her chemotherapy to participate in such a strenuous activity, so instead, the Smiths settled on having a barbecue to raise the funds.

“I don’t think when she started that, like any of us, she ever thought she herself would be diagnosed with cancer,” said Steep Falls Farmer’s Market community volunteer Maurie Hill.

The money that is raised at the barbecue goes to support the room and board of families who stay with their child while the child is undergoing treatment at St. Jude.

Menu and pricing for the barbecue is as follows;

Barbecue brisket sandwich: $5

Hamburger or veggie burger with all the fixings: $4

Bowl of beef and barley Soup: $2

Soda: $ 1

Desserts: $1 and up

Lemonade: $1

Salad, vegetable side, chips and bottled water will be served for free with a purchase of a main course option.

For more information on this event, contact Julie Smith at 318-7316.

Movie Night

Standish Recreation is hosting an outdoor movie night on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Standish Memorial Park on Route 25 (rain date is Sept. 19). They will be showing the PG-rated Dream Works movie, “Home.”

The community event is free and begins at 6:30 p.m. or dusk. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on.

The concession stand will be open and selling snacks and drinks. Pets are not allowed. For more information, contact Jen DeRice at 642-2875

Upcoming Happenings

Saint Joseph’s College will be hosting the 25th Annual Golf Classic this year on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Spring Meadow’s Golf Club in Gray, beginning at 9 a.m.

On Sept. 11, the Mount Etna Grange on Bridgton Road in Baldwin, will offer a 6 p.m. potluck supper, followed by a 7 p.m. meeting. Bring Fair items and working dates available.

The Steep Falls Farmer’s Market located in the Steep Falls Village Park beside the gazebo, is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Steep Falls Library Farmer’s Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and is located in front of the library on Pequawket Trail.

On Saturday, Sept. 12, Saint Joseph’s College will be inducting its 13th Class into the Hall of Fame at 5 p.m. at the Alfond Center Hall of Fame Room.

Catherine’s Cupboard food pantry is open Wednesdays, Sept. 16 and 23, from 6-7 p.m. for all those in need of weekly meals.

The Catherine’s Cupboard Closet will be open for shopping Thursdays, Sept. 17 and 24, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and shoppers must be registered with the program to shop. Registration can be done on Thursdays during the open hours.

Sebago, Porter, W. Baldwin: Sept. 17, Cumberland Oxford Union Pomona, Mount Etna Maple Grove and Porter Granges. Installation at the Porter Grange supper is at 6 p.m.; a 7 p.m. installation will follow. Visitors are welcome.

MSAD 6 Board of Director’s meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 21, at Buxton Center Elementary School at 6 p.m.

Julie Smith, of What Knot Farm in Standish, is holding a barbecue fundraiser at her booth at the Steep Falls Farmer’s Market on Saturday, Sept. 19, to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Courtesy photo