Mid-Week Music continues Wednesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. with “Hits from the Eighties.” The monthly concert series is held at the Kennebunkport Historical Society’s Town House School at 135 North St.

The show will feature renditions of classics from the 1980s, including Billy Joel’s “You May Be Right,” Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” Tom Petty’s “You Got Lucky,” and Billy Idol’s “Dancing With Myself,” performed by Andy MacLeod (guitar), Susan Richardson (drums), and Dana Pearson (guitar, keyboard).

For more information, visit kporths.com/events, email info@kporths.com, or call 207-967-2751.

Volunteers needed at Shaker Hill Bakery

Shaker Hill Bakery will open Thursday, May 25, at 10 a.m. The seasonal bakery, atop Shaker Hill in Alfred (off Route 202), will be open every Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bakery hours will increase during the summer months.

All revenue from the bakery goes to York County Shelter Programs. The bakery is on the shelter program campus.

York County Shelter Programs Food Service Director Scott Davis said the bakery is in need of volunteers. The volunteers assist with bakery prep work, packaging and labeling items, maintaining the bakery and working with customers.

Those interested should contact Davis at 207-324-1137, ext. 116 or email scottd@ycspi.org.

Maine Classic Car Museum and Graves Library team up

Maine Classic Car Museum in Arundel will host Graves Library for Terri Tales story time on Tuesday, May 16 at 10 a.m.

The story time will be led by Miss Terri as she reads “Moody, Moody Cars” by Eileen Kennedy-Moore. The program includes a car craft and an opportunity to see cars that made history.

According to an April 26 news release, the automobile has played an important role in global history for the past 130 years.

“At the Maine Classic Car Museum, we celebrate that history every day. In 2019 we opened our doors with a mission to share the story of every car in our collection,” wrote the museum in the email. “Our museum docents love to tell these stories and allow guests to experience the cars up close with our rope-less and station-less museum exhibits.”

There is no admission charge for children. Adult admission is $12 per person. Maine Classic Car Museum is located at 2564 Portland Road, Arundel.

For more information, email tbbgraves@gmail.com or info@mainecarmuseum.com.

River Tree Arts and Graves Library collaboration

Graves Library will host Two Artists in Conversation on Thursday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. Local artists Ingunn Milla Joergensen and Claire Bigbee will talk about their style, process, and what inspires them.

Milla Joergensen is a painter and a garden devotee, dividing her time between her studio and her gardens. For Bigbee, art is all about capturing a moment in time, reflecting a spectrum of colors, and having energy and harmony. Both artists are represented by Maine Art Hill.

The event is sponsored by River Tree Arts and Graves Library. A reception with light refreshments will follow.

More May events:

Portland Press Herald 2022 – The Year in Photos: Graves Memorial Library in Kennebunkport will host and opening reception with photographers from the Portland Press Herald on Thursday, May 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit is sponsored by the Portland Press Herald and will run through June 23.

The exhibit shares images from 2022. Light refreshments will be served.

Malaga Island Program: Maine State Archivist Kate McBrien will visit Graves Library on Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m. to discuss the history of Malaga Island (off the coast of Phippsburg). Who lived there in the late-1800s? What happened to the people of the community? Why did the state of Maine take action to evict them from their homes?

McBrien oversees the archives and records management programs for the state of Maine. As curator of the award-winning exhibition, Malaga Island, Fragmented Lives, McBrien is also a historian for the Malaga Island community. She previously held positions as chief curator and director of public engagement at the Maine Historical Society and as curator of historic collections for the Maine State Museum.

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

Seaglass Chorale Spring Concert is May 13

Seaglass Chorale will host its Spring Concert, Jazz’in It Up With Friends, at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at Kennebunk High School. The concert will be a tribute to the American Songbook with works by Gershwin, Berlin, Brubeck and Fats Waller, to name a few.

Admission is $20, $10 for those 18 years old and younger and can be made through cash, check, or PayPal. Tickets are available either at the door or in advance through www.seaglasschorale.org.

The concert will feature the full Seaglass Chorale, as well as the select choir, the Seatones, and a jazz combo band.

Founded in 1993 by Artistic Director Jean Strazdes, the Seaglass Chorale is a non-auditioned adult choral group of 46 voices. The chorale represents about 20 southern Maine communities and regularly performs throughout the area, with concerts in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Wells, Sanford, Saco, and other regional venues.

Seaglass Chorale performances include benefit concerts. Benefiting organizations include Habitat for Humanity, St. Thomas School in Sanford, Sanford/Springvale Food Pantry, York County Shelters, Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit, Noble High School, Child Abuse Prevention Council, and others.

Seaglass Chorale has traveled to Europe several times, performing in Ireland, Rome, Venice, Innsbruck, and Budapest. In September of 2004, choristers led the musical prelude at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

For more information on the Seaglass Chorale, the spring concert, joining or offering donations, visit www.seaglasschorale.org.

Community Inclusion Forum scheduled

The public is invited to a Community Inclusion Forum on Saturday, May 13 at the Brick Store Museum’s Program Center.

According to event organizers, “Like our country, our community is struggling to adapt to increasing diversity. Our first national motto was “e pluribus unum” – out of many, one. But attaining this ideal seems increasingly fraught. Join in a community conversation.”

The forum is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. and, according to a news release, will explore: “Can many be one? And, what’s at stake when we fight about inclusion?”

Panelists include Rep. Deqa Dhalac, the first elected Somali-American mayor and who currently serves in the Maine House of Representatives and Chris O’Connor, the executive director of the Equality Community Center. The moderator for the conversation will be Maine State Representative Dan Sayre of Kennebunk.

The forum is being sponsored by the Democrats of the Kennebunks and Arundel as a nonpartisan, community-wide event. There is no charge to attend.

‘Email Basics’ offered at library

Kennebunk Free Library is partnering with the National Digital Equity Center to bring new opportunities for digital education to the community. On Thursday, May 11, at 2 p.m., the library will host Email Basics. In the class, participants will learn the basics of using email.

The class will look at navigating, composing, replying, working with attachments and more, with hands-on class participation. Participants should bring their email address and password and a device that can access the internet (smartphone, tablet, or laptop, for example). Register for the class through National Digital Equity Center at https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/email-basics/?instance_id=2981.

The National Digital Equity Center, a 501c3 non-profit, is an organization with a mission to close the digital divide across the United States. It is an advocate for digital literacy and digital inclusion.

According to an April 29 news release, “The National Digital Equity Center provides Digital Skills classes that provide opportunities for professional growth, personal enrichment, the development of computer skills, and preparation for professional careers in a supportive environment. Customized training and consulting solutions are offered to businesses and industries, as well as community residents.

“Online classes are held in a live interactive form using a videoconference platform; in-person classes are at community locations in collaboration with partner organizations. NDEC provides all instruction in a small group interactive learning setting, whether it is online or in-person.”

The program is free and wheelchair accessible. Kennebunk Free Library is located at 112 Main St. in Kennebunk.

For more information, call 207-985-2173 or email kfl@kennebunklibrary.org.

York County Republican Meeting set for May 10

The York County Republican Committee will meet Wednesday, May 10 at Alfred Town Hall, 16 Saco Road.

A Municipal Development Committee meeting is scheduled for 5:30-6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7-8:30 p.m. business meeting. A guest speaker will discuss running for and serving on a school board.

Current school board members or candidates in upcoming school district elections are invited to attend. For more information, contact the  York County Republican Committee at communications@yorkgop.org,  207-468-2395 or email jbn.duprie@gmail.com.

Juilliard pianist to perform in Kennebunk

Pianist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, 26, an award winning graduate of Juilliard, will perform Thursday, May 11, in Kennebunk. He was named a Gilmore Young Artist, an honor awarded to the most promising American pianists of the new generation.

His performance on May 11 at 7 p.m. at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, according to a news release, is an opportunity to hear a “gifted virtuoso” (San Francisco Chronicle) and “poetic and electrifying” (Michigan Live).

The program features works by Debussy, Stravinsky, Schumann, Liszt, Ponce, and Gershwin.

A native of California, he has performed throughout United States, Europe, and the Middle East — featured at the White House, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Smithsonian, Kennedy Center, Louvre and Grenoble museums in France, and the Royal concert house in the Netherlands.

Among his awards is the Atlantic Council Young Global Citizen Award, which recognized his dedication to social action through music. On UN World Day for Cultural Diversity he played with the Iraqi National Symphony in Baghdad raising funds for their Children’s Cancer Hospital. General Petraeus commended his “courageous humanitarian contributions through the arts, strengthening the ties that unite our nations.”

He has also promoted classical music for youth.

Partnering with the Gershwin family he performed a tribute to the Gershwin brothers. He performed the Philip Glass piano concerto, “After Lewis and Clark,” under the baton of Tito Munez.

Featured in the Miami International Piano Festival’s “Prodigies and Masters of Tomorrow” at the age of 7, he was selected the youngest-ever Discovery Artist of the New West Symphony. His graduation from Juilliard was notable as his studies started at age 14 and then 18 to achieve undergraduate and master’s degrees.

There is a $20 suggested donation (at the door) for the concert or register online to view on Zoom: uukennebunk.org/piano-concert.

Book fair scheduled at St. David’s

Saint David’s Episcopal Church at 138 York St. (Route 1 south) will host its annual Gently Used Book Fair on Saturday, May 13, from 8 a.m. to noon.

St. David’s Gently Used Book Fair offers a varied selection of books for all ages. This year, there will be three raffle basket offerings: A brand new Kindle, a large stuffed black bear, and a basket of popular adult books.

For more information, call 207-985-3073.

Legion Post 74 announces meetings

American Legion, Webber-Lefebvre Post 74 meets the first Wednesday of each month, except July and August.

The meetings start at 7 p.m. Any veteran of the United States Armed Forces is eligible to be a member. Legion Post 74 is located at 15 Water St. in Kennebunk.

Fashion exhibit promotes global health

The Brick Store Museum announced the opening of a new summer exhibition, Wrapped in Blue: Fashions to Promote Global Health, that began April 25. The museum worked with curation partner organization Partners for World Health to exhibit 11 fashions created completely of “blue wrap,” the polypropylene fabric used in hospitals to sterilize equipment.

The exhibit is supported by Southern Maine Health Care and Kennebunk Savings Bank, and will run through Aug. 20.

Partners for World Health is based in Portland, and collects medical supplies and equipment from healthcare facilities, manufacturers, other organizations, and individuals. It sorts, evaluates, repackages, and prepares the supplies and equipment for distribution to individuals, communities, and healthcare facilities in need both locally and internationally.

Every other year, the organization hosts a fashion show, called Blue Wrap Project Runway, to raise awareness about the organization and challenge designers to create a costume from blue wrap, the polypropylene material used by hospitals to sterilize equipment and is thrown away after a single use.

Designers face the challenge of working with a non-traditional material to create beauty from that which is discarded. Usually, these fashions are shown for one night only. Thanks to a partnership between the Brick Store Museum and Partners for World Health, the Wrapped in Blue: Fashions to Promote Global Health exhibition is an exclusive and up-close look at just some of these designs.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday with varied hours. For more information, visit www.brickstoremuseum.org.

Bean supper planned at First Congregational Church

First Congregational Church is hosting the first baked bean and American chop suey supper of 2023 on Saturday, April 29 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the church, 141 North St., Kennebunkport.

First Church bean suppers will be held on the last Saturday of each month through October. There will be two types of home baked beans, American chop suey, hot dogs, rolls, and coleslaw, topped off with a slice of homemade pie. Exact change is required: adults and children age 12 and older, $10 per person, and children younger than 12, $5 per child. There will be limited seating outdoors, weather permitting.

For more information, call Carol at 207-710-7060. In addition to this supper hosted by church members, the congregation and the Rev. Fred Gagnon welcome the public to attend Sunday worship service which begins at 9:30 a.m.

First Parish hosting rummage sale

A rummage sale is scheduled for April 29-30 at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Kennebunk. The church is located on Main Street (next to Kennebunk Free Library).

The hours are 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29 and 8 to 10:30 a.m. on April 30. On Sunday, April 30, everything is $3/bag or box.

Astronomical Society of Northern New England schedules May meeting

The Astronomical Society of Northern New England will conduct its monthly meeting on Friday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. at The New School. The New School is located at 38 York St. in Kennebunk. The business meeting, also open to the public, commences at 7 p.m.

At the meeting, the society will host a presentation by Paul Kursewicz. Kursewicz became a member of the society in the 1980s and is an amateur astronomer. His special interest is in astrophotography. He takes astrophotographs of the heavens, using not a telescope, but a point-and-shoot camera on a stand that tracks the sky’s apparent motion. Kursewicz also is the editor of the society’s newsletter, Skylights.

For newcomers, questions about the club, observing, telescopes, and astronomy in general, will be answered by society members.

For more information, visit www.ASNNE.org.

Co-ed softball league starting up

The Kennebunk 50 and over Co-Ed Softball League is about to enter its seventh season. The league is designed for players minimum age 50 and in a co-ed format, with emphasis on being in the outdoors, having fun, playing safe and enjoying each other’s company.

Last season, players ranged in age from their mid-50s to and including those just over 80; a significant but well rounded age group that including many players with prior softball experience to and including those with very little. All games and practices will be held at the Lloyd Nedeau softball field in West Kennebunk, off Clear Crossing Road.

The schedule:

The first practice will be held on Friday, May 26, starting at 9:30 a.m. and continue each Friday until October. The practices are a combination of warms-ups, batting practice and fielding.

The first game is scheduled for Monday, June 19, starting at 5:30 p.m. and will continue on each Monday until the last game on Oct. 2. There will be no official teams, as teams are uniformly selected based on the participants that evening and the need for certain position players. All games are officiated by a qualified umpire, who will also keep score, along with various statistics. The approach, with emphasis on balancing weekly teams to ensure fairness and competitiveness, has provides an enjoyable experience for all players.

For more information or to register, visit the Kennebunk Parks and Recreation Department or email Dan Peacock at peacock41@gmail.com.

Museum program features Smokey Bear exhibit

In promotion of Wildfire Awareness Week across Maine, the Brick Store Museum is exhibiting 19 original paintings by Rudolph Wendelin of Smokey Bear, currently on loan from the USDA National Agricultural Library in Washington, D.C. The exhibit will run from April 21-May 14.

For more information, visit www.brickstoremuseum.org/calendar or call 207-985-4802.

May Day book sale at Kennebunk Free Library

The Friends of the Kennebunk Free Library will host a book sale on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in conjunction with the town of Kennebunk’s May Day Festival.

The sale will be held in Hank’s Room and outside (weather permitting) and feature 4/$1 adult paperbacks. The public is invited to attend, support the library and find deals on gently-used books, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles.

Friends support the library by raising funds that help sponsor library programs and materials including passes to local museums and parks, summer reading programs, Kanopy streaming service, OverDrive e-content and large print books.

For more information, call 207-985-2173 or email kfl@kennebunklibrary.org.

Registration open for Kennebunk Beach Classic 5K

The 31st annual Kennebunk Beach Classic 5K is scheduled for Sunday, May 21. The event, a fundraiser for The Center, begins at 8:30 a.m.

Early-bird registration ($30) is available through April 30. The Center is a nonprofit serving adults 50-plus in the Kennebunks. For more information or to register, visit www.seniorcenterkennebunk.org/5k/ or call 207-967-8514.

Bags, Baubles & Bubbly sale is back

The Center is bringing back the Bags, Baubles, & Bubbly sale.

The sale will feature new and like new designer handbags, costume jewelry, and other accessories. The event will be held on Thursday, May 11, at the Community House on North Street in Kennebunkport from 4 to 7 p.m. There are also VIP Shopping Hours available from 3 to 4 p.m. for those who want to preview and purchase items first.

Tickets went on sale April 1, with general admission tickets available for $25 and a limited number of VIP tickets available for $50. All tickets include bubbly and sweet treats to take home. Tickets are available online or by calling or stopping by The Center.

The event is a fundraiser for The Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit supporting adults 50 and older. The Center is a meeting place for adults 50-plus to explore their interests through programs, social connection and to make a difference through volunteer opportunities that strengthen the community.

For more information, visit www.seniorcenterkennebunk.org, on social media @CenterKennebunk, call 207-967-8514, or visit 175 Port Road in Kennebunk.

 

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