The Brick Store Museum will once again make spirits come alive for one afternoon during its 21st annual All Souls’ Walk on Saturday, Oct. 26. The event features continuous tours through Hope Cemetery beginning at noon, with the last tour departing at 3p.m. Tickets are $15 per person, children under 12 are admitted free.

The narrated historical walks begin at the Brick Store Museum at 117 Main St., Kennebunk, and cover a half-mile loop through Kennebunk’s Hope Cemetery, lasting approximately 75 minutes.

The program was recently awarded Best Tour by the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce. Costumed interpreters portray the historical figures, and share their stories of love, loss, and fate. According to a news release, new this year are seven new stories that will be shared during the tour. Not too spooky, it’s an activity for the whole family.

Participants visit more than a dozen gravesites and learn local history through the “fascinating and often tragic tales of residents from bygone eras,” according to the news release.

Tours conclude back at the museum, where guests are invited to view the museum’s new exhibitions. The signature event is sponsored by Maine Community Bank. The museum extended thanks to Hope Cemetery for once again hosting the All Souls’ Walk. In addition to the in-person tour, the museum offers its All Souls’ Walk companion book complete with all the stories told in the past 20 years. Proceeds benefit the Brick Store Museum and Hope Cemetery.

Advanced reservations are required, with limited walk-in spots possible, but not guaranteed (first-come, first served). Tickets can be reserved in advance at the Brick Store Museum, or online at www.brickstoremuseum.org. In the event of inclement weather, a rain date will be announced.

 

Vets Day 5K benefits

Honor Flight Maine

The Wells Chamber of Commerce will host the 11th annual Veterans Day 5K on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. The 5K run/walk will start and end at the Wells Elks Lodge. The Elks Lodge is located at 356 Bald Hill Road in Wells.

Proceeds from the event will again benefit Honor Flight Maine. Sevigney-Lyons Insurance Agency is the Primary Event Sponsor and M&T Bank and Holmes Legal Group are the Gold Sponsors.

The cost for adults is $20 in advance (prior to Nov. 8) and $25 after Nov. 8; students age 11-17 cost is $15 in advance, $20 after Nov. 8. There is no registration fee for children 10 and younger. The first 100 registrants will receive a free long-sleeve T-shirt.

The Wells Elks Lodge will will offer food and beverage for sale after the race (participants are asked to bring ID). Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Overall (male/female), Under 20 (male/female), 20-29 (male/female), 30-39 (male/female), 40-49 (male/female), 50-59 (male/female), 60-69 (male/female) and 70-plus (male/female).

To register online, visit runsignup.com/Race/ME/Wells/VD5k .

 

Initials JR album

release concert

The jazz trio Initials JR, comprising John Kumnick (bassist for David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, and Madonna), Dylan Kumnick, and Max Cantlin, will play songs from their new album, Incandescent Roads, as well as music by Stevie Wonder, Jim Webb, Coltrane and others, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Town House School, 135 North St., Kennebunkport.

The album can be found at all Bull Moose locations and through www.initialsjr.bandcamp.com.

For tickets and information, visit kporths.com/buy-tickets; email info@kporths.com or call 207-967-2751.

 

Harvest Fair

at St. David’s

St. David’s Episcopal Church will host its annual Harvest Fair on Saturday, Nov. 2. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 138 York St. (Route 1 south) in Kennebunk.

The fair features baked goods and sweets for sale along with homemade frozen pot pies and jams and jellies. Lunch will be catered sandwiches and soups by local providers. The silent auction will include over 60 items and gift certificates from local businesses, as well as a donation from the Bush family – former First Lady Barbara Bush’s hand-painted set of kitchen chairs featuring local landmarks, including St. Ann’s Church, Kennebunk River Club and Walker’s Point. Also, a painting by donated by Doro Bush Koch will be auctioned.

The basket raffle will feature over 30 collections of themed items such as Coffee Lovers, Family Movie Night, Seasonings and Spices, Wines and Cheeses, and a Winter Car Care Basket. Other tables include Table of Treasures with unique finds, a Jewelry Table with old and new offerings, and a Hand Made basket of holiday items.

For more information call 207-985-3073, visit www.stdavidskennebunk.org or on Facebook.

 

Garden club plans

annual open meeting

The Seacoast Garden Club invites the public to its annual fall open meeting on Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. for a presentation titled, All About Lavender.

Janee Marie Beck, according to meeting organizers, will give a presentation on lavender. She grows lavender on her farm, Hidden Meadows Farm and Vineyard in Eliot. She uses lavender in everything, from appetizers and desserts, to body oil, scrubs, and soaps. It is even used in the beer her husband brews. She will tell discuss lavender varieties, harvesting, pruning, and its many uses.

The presentation will be at the Community House, located at 8 Temple St., in Kennebunkport. Coffee, tea, and refreshments begin at 9:30 a.m. with the presentation beginning at 10 a.m.

 

Conservation trust seeks

online auction donations

The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust is seeking donations for items or experiences for its online auction. According to a trust news release, suggested items are “handmade/handcrafted pieces, clothing, art, quirky/nostalgic vintage items, useful services, gift cards, one-of-a-kind experiences, gift baskets, jewelry, antique or estate items in good condition, historical items and gifts that will enrich the lives of our community members.”

All donations are needed by Nov. 22. The auction will take place at the end of November. For more information or to coordinate drop off of items, contact Heather Magaw at hmagaw@kporttrust.org or 207-967-3465.

All proceeds benefit Kennebunkport Conservation Trust preservation efforts.

 

Halloween at

Graves Library

A trick or treat event will be held at Graves Library on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 5 p.m. According to a news release, a friendly witch,  Sumo wrestler, Pokemon, and more characters will give out treats.

An adults-only movie is planned for 6:45 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine St., Kennebunkport. For more information, call 207-967-2778 or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

 

South Church

Chime Choir concert

The fall concert by the South Church Chime Choir is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. at South Congregational Church in Kennebunkport. The program will feature popular songs and light classical music.

The director and Chime Choir members will engage the audience with demonstrations and explanations about the musical selections.

The concert is free and open to the public. South Congregational Church is located at 2 North St. in Kennebunkport (near the Post Office) and is handicap-accessible.

 

Final baked bean

supper of season

First Congregational Church is hosting its last baked bean and American chop suey supper of the 2024 season on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the church, 141 North St., Kennebunkport. The menu will feature two types of baked beans, including meatless beans,

American chop suey, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, rolls, and coleslaw and a slice of homemade pie. Adults and children age 12 and older, $10 per person, and children younger than 12, $5 per child.

For more information, call Carol at 207-710-7060.

 

Hope Woods walk

scheduled for Nov. 9

Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods will host a guided walk on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. for a guided walk through Hope Woods in the center of Kennebunk. Master Maine Naturalist Gordon Collins will point out facts about the flora that grows in the woods.

To register, call 207-387-9100 or email friendsofhcw@gmail.com.

 

Fitness class

for adults

Arundel Parks and Recreation Department will host a low impact fitness class for adults. The class is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays throughout November.

The class will feature aerobics, weights, balancing and stretching. Participants can be seated or standing and modifications can be made for any exercise. The goal is to increase energy, strength, and improve balance, all while making new friends. Organizers say the class will strive to combat isolation and make physical activity a part life. The program is sponsored by Kennebunk Savings.

For more information, contact Kristin at Arundel Parks and Recreation at 207-286-9241 or recprogrammer@arundelmaine.org. To register, visit arundelrec.com.

 

Town House School

hosts author Gutro

The Kennebunkport Historical Society will host a lecture and book signing by Rob Gutro, author, medium, and paranormal investigator. The event takes place at Town House School, located at 135 North St. in Kennebunkport. Both lectures are free, with donations encouraged to support the society.

The session is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, and is titled, Ghost Cases from Inspired Ghost Tracking. Gutro will take the audience behind the scenes of paranormal investigations with the Inspired Ghost Tracking group from Maryland.

Gutro, according to the historical society, is an accomplished author, medium, and paranormal investigator with Inspired Ghost Tracking of Maryland. Known for his ability to communicate with both pets and people who have passed, Rob combines his scientific background with his mediumship to explain how energy forms the basis of the afterlife.

His best-selling books include the “Pets and the Afterlife” series and “Case Files of Inspired Ghost Tracking.” Gutro’s books will be available for purchase at the event.

 

Land trust holds

preserve opening

Kennebunk Land Trust held a trail opening on Oct. 13 at its new Tributary Preserve. The preserve is located at the end of Drala Drive in West Kennebunk.

According to the land trust, it acquired the parcel in early 2022, and has been working to design and build nature trails open to the public. The trail opening event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will celebrate the new trails with guided nature walks from a Maine Master Naturalist.

For more information, email sandy@kennebunklandtrust.org.

 

Maine Made Craft Fair

returns to Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport Historical Society announced the return of the Maine Made Craft Fair on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7. The fair, according to a news release, will take place at White Columns, “the society’s historic mansion, offering the perfect setting for visitors to experience the beauty and craftsmanship of Maine-made goods.”

The event will showcase a curated selection of local artisans, featuring photography and textiles to jewelry, handcrafted goods, and literature.

The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6-7. White Columns is located 8 Maine St., Kennebunkport.

Interested vendors can apply starting Oct. 1, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Spaces are limited to 12 spots For more information or to reserve a space, visit www.kporths.com or contact the Kennebunkport Historical Society at khaight@kporths.com or 207-967-2751.

 

Meals on Wheels

seeks drivers

Meals on Wheels of York County is in need of volunteer drivers. According to a Southern Maine Agency on Aging press release, the commitment is 1 to 2 hours, once a week. Volunteers are reimbursed for gas and clients, say organizers, are always glad to see the drivers.

Those interested should contact the Southern Maine Agency on Agency at 207-396-6500.

 

York County Amateur

Radio Club meetings

The York County Amateur Radio Club meets on the first Sunday of each month from September to June. The meetings begin at 2:45 p.m. at the Wells town offices at 208 Sanford Road.

The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 6. All are welcome and membership is open to all. A ham radio license is not required. The club promotes amateur radio knowledge, offers educational programs, and organizes special events. For more information, visit w1yca.org.

 

Propaganda exhibit

at Brick Store Museum

The Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk opened its new exhibition, Who Controls the Present: The Art of Propaganda. The exhibit, according to a press release, explores the historic and current-day propaganda posters and imagery, including posters from its World Wars poster collection that is one of the largest in New England. The exhibition will be on view through Nov. 15.

Visitors to the exhibition will explore types of propaganda and how to recognize it; and view dozens of World War I and World War II posters created by the US government in the first half of the 20th century. Links to today’s form of propaganda, like memes and social media posts, will be made across the exhibit and will invite participants to take part in advancing the civic dialogue around propaganda and false information.

In addition to the exhibition, museum educators have produced curriculum modules and learning activities for area educators and homeschoolers to use in conjunction with the exhibition, in addition to hosting class field trips to the museum to explore the exhibition’s primary source materials.

The exhibition will be on view through Nov. 15. For more information about the exhibition and related educational activities and resources, visit www.brickstoremuseum.org.

 

Legion Post 159

meeting schedule

Monthly meetings of American Legion Post 159 are held on the first Thursday of the month. Upcoming meeting dates: Nov. 7 and Dec. 5. Dates for 2025 are Jan. 2, Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4.

All veterans and Sons of the American Legion are welcomed to attend. Legion Post 169 is located at 102 Main St. (across from the police station) in Kennebunkport. For more information, call 207-967-2400.

 

Wicked 5K and

Kids’ Wicked Dash

Registration is open for the 15th annual Wicked 5K in Lower Village Kennebunk. The Wicked 5K also includes Kids’ Wicked Dash.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, and begins at Federal Jack’s Restaurant and Brewpub, 8 Western Ave. This year’s race will start and finish at Federal Jack’s and includes a run along the coast. Registration includes a Shipyard beer and race T-shirt (if registered by Sept. 5) and admission to the after-party at Federal Jack’s. Children 12 and younger race for $20. There are best costume awards for adults and children.

For more information or to register, visit runsignup.com/Race/ME/Kennebunk/Wicked5K.

 

Land trust nature

walk schedule

Kennebunk Land Trust released the dates for its Nature Walk series. The first Saturday of each month, the land trust hosts a nature walk on a different preserve following a different theme. Participants are invited to explore a new local preserve and enjoy nature in all seasons.

The walks are led by local Maine Guides and master naturalists, who take participants through the nature preserve and share knowledge and ask questions about the flora, fauna, and nature.

The walks are free of charge for all ages and held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Donations are accepted and well-behaved dogs are welcome. The schedule:

• Nov. 2 – Butler Preserve

• Dec. 7 – For All Forever Preserve

The 2024 walk schedule is subject to change with notice. For more information and to register, visit kennebunklandtrust.org.

Kennebunk Savings and Southern Maine Health Care are sponsors of the events.

 

Legion Post 74
schedules meetings

American Legion Webber Lefebvre Post 74 in Kennebunk holds meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Legion Post 74 is located at 15 Water St.

Legion Post 74 is looking for new members. Legion Post 74 participates in the May Day and Memorial Day parades, flag retirement ceremonies with the Boy Scouts, furnishes a scholarship to the high school and participates in many other local activities and charities.

 

Amateur Radio Society
meets at The New School

The New England Radio Discussion Society meets biweekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. throughout the year at The New School in Kennebunk. The club informally gathers to support and promote amateur (ham) radio. Wide-ranging discussion topics include: early and contemporary equipment, digital technology, internet integration, and striving for international contacts. Most meetings include a tech talk by a society member.

Those interested in amateur radio are invited to join. The New School is located at 38 York St. in Kennebunk. For more information, contact Alex at 207-967-8812.

 

Astro Society
hosts star parties

The Astronomical Society of Northern New England has set its schedule for public Star Parties through August and invites the public to attend. The society operates its own observatory, the Talmage Observatory at Starfield, on Route 35, in West Kennebunk.

At the Star Parties, the public, as well as society members, are most invited to observe the heavens through club telescopes, as well as member telescopes. Stars, visible planets, and deep-sky objects can all be viewed. Experienced society members are on hand to guide the observing, explain what is being seen, and answer questions. There is no fee.

The Talmage Observatory at Starfield opens at 7:30 p.m. for the events. For directions, visit asnne.org/where-to-find-us.php.

The Astronomical Society of Northern New England is a local association of amateur astronomers that meets monthly at the New School in Kennebunk. Meetings are on the first Friday of each month. For more information, visit ASNNE.org.

 

Vets group launches

free-coffee Wednesdays

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1044 has launched free-coffee Wednesdays to all veterans. Chapter 1044 is located at 508 Elm St. in Biddeford (basement of American Legion Post 26). Chapter meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month and begin at 1:30 p.m.

Those who served in the past, or are currently serving, are welcomed to the Wednesday coffee from 9 to 11 a.m. Veterans need simply to show military ID or wear an item that identifies their service, and the coffee is on Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1044. Tables will be set up with board games and a veteran service officer will be available to answer questions on veterans’ benefits or to help file a claim for disability through the VA system. The service is also available to spouses of veterans.

Also available will be a veterans assistance officer to help those veterans and or families in need of assistance with heating fuel or other issues. Additional days might be added depending on demand.

For more information, contact Joseph Armstrong, chapter president, at 207-494-9287 or visit www.vva1004maine.org.