Causeway update

Project Resident Engineer Craig Hurd e-mailed me with a long list of the work that was accomplished just this week, including the installation of that wonderful boardwalk colored concrete and architectural concrete wall sections. It looks awesome so far. The crew is hoping to install some more of the sidewalks and possibly some sod before the busy Blues Fest weekend. Weather permitting, Mr. Hurd hopes to have the sidewalk up to the Songo Dock done by July 4th.

Naples sings ?the blues

Don’t miss the Blues Fest, the Grande Dame of events in Naples this weekend. Yes, it will be busy and probably crowded, but what excitement for our town. Start your weekend off at Tony’s Foodland from 5-8 p.m. with a nosh at the BBQ to benefit Project Grad 2012. There is a minimum donation of $5 for a freshly grilled cheeseburger, drink, chips and tons of good will. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the Blues Band (of course!) FMI on the Blues Festival, visit www.mainebluesfestival.com.

Naples library

I was returning the book on the porch when the most lovely fragrance hit my senses from those gorgeous flowers and potted plants surrounding the library. Just a wonderful place to visit, so why don’t you? They have some fun programs going on, read on.

This summer the Naples Public Library is the place to be for kids who want to have a lot of fun. The 2011 Summer Reading Program theme is “One World, Many Stories”. Register this week and pick up the full schedule of events that Miss Syntha has lined up for your summer fun.

Six weeks of exploring the world through stories starts June 28. Discover the orient, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and others.

Extra events include Bridgton author Dan Edwards with his book “McFrawley’s Traveling Circus” Carroll the Conjurer, I Spy Bingo, Drawing with Maya, America’s Got Talent contestant Rick Adam with Shadow Tales, and Kids ‘n Kameras.

There is no charge for any of the Summer Reading Program events. Further details can be found on our website www.naples.lib.me.us or call Youth Librarian Miss Syntha Green at 693-6841.

Summer concert series

After a hectic weekend, what better way to spend a summer Sunday evening than listening to a free concert on the Naples Village Green with your friends and neighbors. If you don’t have any friends up here, this is a great place to meet some. The concert for this weekend includes the country and blues group Paul, Ellen, and Friends. July 3 Inside Out comes to Naples, Jose Duddy, who performs country and oldies, begins his first of several performances at the Village Green on July 10. Swing music is the theme for July 17 with the 60s Plus Band. Stevie Gee and the Mrs. perform country and 50s and 60s music on the 24th of July, and finishing off July is the Lighthouse Jubilee Singers performing oldies and gospel. All hour-long shows begin at 6 p.m. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show.

Cinderella

A fun time was had by all who attended the Princess Tea Party put on by the Deertrees Cast of Cinderella this past Friday evening at the Edward Singer Center in Naples. Goodies and games were part of the fun, as well as appearances by the Prince and Princesses. Naples’ own Taylor Cronin is just one of the many talented thespians performing in this great family show, running at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison this weekend and next, June 17-19 and 24-26. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and $12 for ages 12 and under and are available at Krainin Real Estate in Naples and Raymond, Hayes True Value in Raymond, Bridgton Books, and Books N Things in Norway.

Doggie park

The pubic is encouraged to attend the next meeting for the planning, design and fundraising for the proposed Naples Dog Park. The group will meet upstairs at Bray’s Brewpub on June 23 at 6 p.m. A walk-through of the site with the committee and the Lakes Environmental Association has already been done to ensure no disturbance of the wetlands on the site. Committee members are needed, so plan on attending this meeting to be in on this project from the ground up.