Lutenist presents

classical concert

Timothy Burris, a Portland-based lutenist/guitarist, will present a summer classical concert on Friday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m., at Freeport Community Library.

Since 2000, he has been on the faculty of the Portland Conservatory of Music. He is also a member of the applied music faculty at Colby College, where he conducted the Collegium during the 2015-16 academic year. He has also made about a dozen recordings

New chamber benefit

includes golf ball drop

The Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Great Freeport 9-Hole Scramble Tournament and Golf Ball Drop, a new fundraiser, on Sept. 9. The event aims to support the chamber’s Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship Fund and future member programming.

The tournament will begin at 1 p.m., and the golf ball drop at 5, at Freeport Country Club, 2 Old County Road. A helicopter will pick up pre-numbered golf balls and drop them onto a target at the golf course. The closest ball to the target wins $2,500 and there will be a maximum of 1,500 balls sold. Tickets are $10 each and golf ball numbers will be assigned randomly prior to the drop. You do not need to be present to win.

A barbecue provided by Gritty McDuff’s Brewing Co. will be available to the public for an additional fee starting at 4 p.m. The event is family friendly so all are welcome to come to watch the drop or enjoy the barbecue.

To register as a golfer, sponsor, buy a chance or get more information, contact the Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce at 847-5240 or visit www.freeportmainechamber.com.

‘Weather geek’ Sillin

to talk at library

Jack Sillin of Yarmouth, a self-described “weather geek” who posts forecasts on his blog ForecasterJack.com, will share his love of meteorology at a talk Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 p.m., at Freeport Community Library.

Sillin is a student at North Yarmouth Academy who manages to balance a busy school schedule with the research and dedication necessary to provide daily online forecasts for more than 1,600 during the school year. His presentation at the library will cover topics such as how he became interested in weather and developed his forecasting skills, how to make the most of all the available online weather information, and different ways we can help report the weather.

Concerts continue

at Winslow Park

The Thursday Evening Concerts Series at Winslow Park features the Boneheads, roots rock, at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 11.

The schedule for the rest of the summer is: Aug. 18, Jimmy Junkins & Big Fat Cadillac, boogie woogie dancehall rock; Aug. 25, Greybeard, eclectic mix.

The cost is $2 for Freeport residents, $3 for non-residents; and free for campers and season pass holders. For more information on the park, see www.freeportmaine.com.

Program features

4,000-mile bike trip

Starting out from Bellingham, Wash., Derek Wilbraham, his wife and teenage daughter rode 4,247 miles across some of the most beautiful terrain in North America. Wilbraham will give a free presentation about the cycling road trip through11 states and two provinces and show photos of their adventures, Friday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m., at the L.L. Bean Flagship Store camping department atrium.

Free family movie

“Underdogs,” rated PG, will be screened Thursday, Aug. 11, at 12:30 p.m., at Freeport Community Library. Those under age 11 must be accompanied by an adult

Summer tour at

Pettengill Farm

The Freeport Historical Society is offering 90-minute tours to view and learn about the Pettengill Farm. Curator/Collections Manager Holly Hurd will describe the history of the farm and saltbox, which was built about 1800 and has been sustained over generations without the modern conveniences of central heating, running water, or electricity. The house is on 140 acres that supported a saltwater farm and dairy, most recently by Mildred Pettengill and her brother Frank. The last tour in the series is Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 5 p.m. The cost is $12; $10 for historical society members.

Participants must register at least 24 hours in advance since at least four people (maximum 10) are required for the tour to occur. Go to www.HistoricFreeport.org or call 865-3170. Attendees meet at the gate entrance at the end of Pettengill Road.

Summer programs

at Wolfe’s Neck Farm

Farmer for the Morning takes place at the Big Red Barn, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 25, from 10-11 a.m. The cost is $5 per child. Help the farmer feed and give water to the animals, put out hay, collect eggs, sweep the barn, and make sure the animals are happy and healthy for the day. This is geared for families with toddlers or preschoolers.

Haywagon rides are offered Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 25, every 30 minutes from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at $3 per person.

Farm, fields and livestock tour take place Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. Check out the organic dairy, chickens and diversified vegetable fields via the haywagon, and learn how the farm is training new farmers, teaching youth about food and farming, and connecting visitors to sustainable agriculture. Recommended for young adults and adults.

Wagon Ride to the Past will be held Aug. 13 and Sept. 10, from 10 a.m.-noon.

Visitors can climb aboard the haywagon and travel through time as they hear stories of the ship captains, fishermen, farmers, teachers, and homemakers who have lived on Wolfe’s Neck over the past 250 years. Recommended for ages 12+. The fee is $10; $5 ages 12-18.

The farm’s Farm-to-Table “Family Farm Celebration,” with Fire and Co., is Sunday, Aug. 14, from 5-8 p.m., at the oceanfront wedding field on Burnett Road. The event supports the farm’s Teen Ag program, which provides an immersive education for local teens in sustainable agriculture while contributing thousands of pounds of fresh produce to local food pantries each year.

The wood-fired meal with Fire and Co., includes pizza with local garden toppings, and meats from Wolfe’s Neck Farm. Other menu items include spitfire roasted Wolfe’s Neck Farm chicken and local pork, wood-grilled beets, zucchini, squash, broccoli and red onions grown by the Teen Ag crew, grilled romaine salad with bleu cheese dressing, tomatoes and bacon, salad, peanut butter cup s’mores and ice cream sundaes for dessert.

Drinks include craft brews from Maine Beer Co., cocktails by New England Distilling, and a selection of wines and plenty of nonalcoholic options, too.

For more information on all these events and to register online, see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Library hosting trooper,

game warden, poet

“Old Cops Blue Lights and Funny Cider Tour,” with authors John Ford Sr. and Mark Nickerson, stops at Freeport Community Library Friday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Ford, a retired Maine game warden, is the author of “Suddenly the Cider Didn’t Taste So Good,” and Nickerson, a retired state trooper, is the author of “Blue Lights in the Night.” Both books provide often-amusing anecdotes about their law-enforcement experiences.

Jennifer Lamson-LaPlume, a Freeport resident, will give readings from “Anything But Empty,” a published collection of poetry, Monday, Aug. 15, at 6:30 p.m.

After a serious automobile accident in 2012, Lamson-LaPlume began writing poems that reflect her struggles with post traumatic stress disorder. These ultimately became the collection called “Anything But Empty.”

Free camping

next month

Two weeks of free camping for Freeport residents will be offered at Winslow Park, from Sept. 10-24. Winslow Park and Campground offers 100 campsites and wooded trails with views of the harbor and Casco Bay; rental picnic shelters for reunions, company picnics, weddings, etc.; picnic tables, grills and a tidal beach; a boat launch for anything from trailered boats to canoes and kayaks; and a Thursday summer concert series with local bands. For more information, call 865-4198 or see www.FreeportMaine.com

Bean supper

at First Parish

A bean supper will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13, 5-6 p.m. at First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., Freeport. On the menu will be three kinds of homemade baked beans, macaroni and cheese, American chop suey, hot dogs, rolls, pickles, coleslaw, pies, beverages and more. The cost is $9, and $4 for children. Profits support outreach programs.

Lobster feed aids

Epilepsy Foundation

The Epilepsy Foundation New England 2016 Freeport Clam & Lobster Bake is Saturday, Aug.13, from 2-8 p.m., at Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Road. The BYOB meal includes lobster, steamed clams, corn on the cob, potato salad, bottled water, and a Betty Reez Whoopie pie. A chicken option is also available. Only 100 spaces are available. There will be DJ music by MoMeg Premiere sounds. Tickets are $50.

To register and for more information, contact Becky Daniel at 865-5525.

Raffle items include

American Girl doll

The Freeport Elders Association is selling raffle tickets for several items. They include: an 18-inch American Girl Doll with bed and 10 outfits, with tickets $2 or three for $5; queen-size handmade quilt, lobster-trap coffee table, $100 gift certificate to Hannaford, $100 gift certificate Walmart and a fox family latchhook rug. Those tickets are $1 or six for $5.

All tickets are available at Freeport Elders Association at the community center, 53 Depot St.

Freeport Republicans

meeting next week

The Freeport Republican Committee will meet Wednesday, Aug.17, at 6:45 p.m., at the

Masonic Lodge, Mallett Drive, lower level. The lodge is collecting slightly used items for a tag sale fundraiser to be held in September, and those attending the meeting are asked to bring something for the sale.

For more information, contact Jason Thyen, chairman, jason.thyen@gmail.com.

College honor

Emily Jennings of Freeport was named to the 2016 dean’s list at Union College, Schenectady. N.Y. Jennings is a member of the class of 2018, majoring in mechanical engineering.

Some can qualify

for free Breez rides

The Metro Breez bus service between Portland, Falmouth, Yarmouth and Freeport has been operating since mid-June, and according to Metro, income-eligible residents of Freeport and Yarmouth may qualify for free ride passes. Interested applicants must complete a simple application at the Freeport Town Hall. Income guidelines: At or below $43,051, household of one; $49,201, household of two; $55,351, household of three; and $61,451, household of four. Contact Johanna Hanselman at the Freeport Town Hall, 865-4743, ext.120, for more information or stop by the Freeport Town Hall during regular business hours. For more information on fares and updated schedules, see www.Gpmetrobus.net.

Nomination papers

now available

Nomination papers are now available at the Freeport Town Clerk’s Office for residents interested in seeking the municipal offices in the town. Nomination papers are due back to the no later than 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14.

Council seats up for re-election include a three-year councilor-at-large post; a three-year District 1 seat and a one-year District 3 seat. There are two three-year seats on the Regional School Unit 5 board, two three-year seats on the Sewer District and one three-year seat on the Water District.

For more information, call Freeport Town Clerk Christine Wolfe at 865-4743, Ext. 123, or email cwolfe@freeportmaine.com

Committee openings

The Appointments Committee is seeking residents interested in serving on town boards and committees. Currently, there are vacancies on the Shellfish Conservation Commission and the Coastal Waters Commission. Other vacancies arise throughout the year and a reserve list of interested candidates is maintained to fill future vacancies. Application forms are available at the Town Office and can be downloaded from the town website.

Upcoming meetings

Project Review Board, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 6 p.m., Town Council Chambers.

Coastal Waters Commission, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 6 p.m., Freeport Community Library.

Shellfish Conservation Commission, Thursday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Center.

Annual Town Council meetings at Bustins Island, Tuesday, Aug. 23, boat leaves town dock at 5 p.m.

A full listing of upcoming town meetings and agendas is available at www.freeportmaine.com.

Jack Sillin of Yarmouth, a North Yarmouth Academy student and weather blogger, will share his love of meteorology at a talk Wednesday, Aug.17, at 6:30 p.m., at Freeport Community Library. Courtesy photo