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

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

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.

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.

Trinity Episcopal Church schedules auction

The annual Trinity Episcopal Church Auction is scheduled for Friday, May 19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 15 Cleveland St. in Saco.

The event will include a silent auction from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by a live auction. Tickets cost $10 per person and include refreshments, light hors d’oeuvre, and the live auction. Local businesses have donated items to be auctioned.

Baldacci is guest for Author Event

Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library will host author David Baldacci at its 12th annual Author Event on June 22 at 5 p.m. at the Kennebunk River Club Casino.

According to a library press release, “Baldacci is the national and international best-selling author of widely-read crime and thriller books and series. He published his first novel, “Absolute Power,” in 1996 and has written a total of 47 novels for adults, several which were adapted for film and television.

“He has also published seven novels for young readers. David’s books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. His newest thriller, “Simply Lies,” is being released this spring. Baldacci has been writing since childhood, when his mother gave him a lined notebook in which to write down his stories. Much later, when David thanked her for being the spark that ignited his writing career, she revealed that she’d given him the notebook to keep him quiet, ‘because every mom needs a break now and then.'”

A lifelong Virginian, he received his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, after which he practiced law in Washington, D.C. In addition to being a writer, Baldacci is a philanthropist. Many of his efforts are dedicated to his family’s Wish You Well Foundation, established by Baldacci and his wife Michelle.

The foundation supports adult and family literacy by fostering and promoting the development and expansion of new and existing literacy and educational programs in the United States.

“We are beyond thrilled to have Mr. Baldacci join us this year,” said Graves Library Executive Director Mary-Lou Boucouvalas, in an email. “We are also extremely grateful for the wonderful community support provided by our event sponsors; 100 percent of the funds raised will support the daily operations of the library.”

Kennebunk River Club Casino is located at 116 Ocean Ave. in Kennebunkport. To purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-david-baldacci-tickets-574761375747.

Former intelligence officers plan May 20 meeting

The next public meeting of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers will be held at Kennebunk High School’s Economos Lecture Hall at 88 Fletcher St. in Kennebunk on Saturday, May 20, at 2 p.m. The speaker, David Hunt, has served 32 years in the CIA with a background in a variety of countries and a expertise in counterintelligence, including Soviet operations and European affairs.

According to a news release, Hunt will concentrate on how the government overlooked China’s secretive approach, and stealing technical knowledge in some cases, while courting or compromising senior political leaders along with Chinese grants to universities and other factors. Hunt’s wife, Jackie, born and raised in Taiwan, will present Taiwan’s attitudes toward China and the importance of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.

For more information, call Bob Dyer at 207-985-3634.

Maine Mayhem Film Festival set for May 11-13

Southern Maine Community College will present the 13th annual Maine Mayhem Film Festival May 11-13. Created 13 years ago by communications and new media studies professor Corey Norman and student Jimmy Crocco, the festival is designed to spotlight the work done by the program’s students at SMCC.

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According to a news release, students get the unique, real-world experience of handling the creation of the films, as well as the running of the festival and the event promotion, all part of a year-end capstone project.

“Many schools put an emphasis on video projects within the classroom, but by taking the films out of the classroom and into the public eye, it provides students with an even more equitable experience that helps propel their professional careers,” Norman said in an email. “This is a unique experience that is unlike any other educational opportunity for filmmakers in New England.”

The festival also affords students the opportunity to showcase their talent and work to the public.

“Mayhem alumni have gone on to work for Academy Award-winning films like “CODA” and “Knives Out,” reality television programming like “Deadliest Catch,” “North Woods Law” and “Naked and Afraid,” and have used their Mayhem films to get into prestigious films programs at USC, Emerson and SCAD,” Norman said.

Mayhem returns to multiple locations this year: Nickelodeon in Portland, Magic Lantern in Bridgton and the Bangor Art Exchange.

May 11: Nickelodeon Cinema (Portland) 6 (sold out) and 8:45 p.m.
May 12: Magic Lantern (Bridgton) 6 p.m.
May 13: Bangor Art Exchange (Bangor) 7 p.m.

Norman said that all six films in the festival are directed by female filmmakers for the first time — some fantastic storytelling from our students. “Watching students grow throughout their time here at SMCC is why I teach,” Norman said. “And see no greater growth than watching a student evolve through the Maine Mayhem process.”

This year’s films are “The Vase,” “Shadow Nightmare,” “Go to Hell!”, “The City of Servers,” and “The Antique and Pitch Fest.”

For more information about Maine Mayhem Film Festival, visit smccme.edu.

Maine Brewers’ Guild taps Cusick to lead organization

The Maine Brewers’ Guild, a nonprofit that supports the craft beer industry, announced that Shea Hearsum Cusick as incoming executive director, effective May 1.

Cusick is sales manager at Nonesuch River Brewing in Scarborough. According to a news release, during her time with Nonesuch, she built a strong sales program, working directly with distributors and on-premises accounts to significantly increase the number of barrels sold. She also sits on the guild’s legislative affairs committee and is a certified beer server through the Cicerone Program.

“I am the quintessential craft beer cheerleader,” said Cusick in an email. “My greatest asset is my ability to build relationships and bring people together. I can sell anything if I believe in its value. I believe in Maine beer and in the people who make it. I am constantly reminded of the collaborative spirit and camaraderie found within it and I’m excited to see where we can take it next.”

Cusick joins the Maine Brewers’ Guild after a decade of rapid growth for the craft beer industry. According to the guild’s latest economic report, Maine beer adds $260,662,701 to the state economy each year and tourists cite craft beer as one of their top activities while visiting the state.

“The mission of the Maine Brewers’ Guild is to promote and protect Maine craft beer,” said Colleen Croteau, president of Maine Brewers’ Guild Board of Directors. “We know that Shea will take this mission to heart and lead our organization with enthusiasm, passion and a commitment to craft.”

The Maine Brewers’ Guild has more than 150 members and has introduced legislation, hosted craft beer events around the world and made Maine a destination for craft beer. For more information about the Maine Brewers’ Guild, visit https://mainebrewersguild.org/.

240 Strings schedule season finale

The Portland Piano Trio will perform works by Beethoven and Mozart in the 240 Strings Free Community Concert Series. This is the final concert of the 2022-23 series. It will be held 3 p.m. May 21 at the Portland Conservatory of Music, 28 Neal St., Portland. At 5 p.m., the public is welcome to stay and cheer for the students of 240 Strings as they present their end-of-year celebration concert.

According to a news release, 240 Strings has been presenting four free community concerts each year since 2026 in its mission to “mentor and empower young learners through free classical music education, concerts and community.”

No tickets or reservations are required.

The group was founded by the Portland Piano Trio (Annie Antonacos, piano, Tracey Jasas-Hardel, violin and Jing Li, cello). According to the news release, music critic Allan Kozinn wrote, ” enlivening tautness, flair and precision … The Portland Piano Trio unquestionably has the goods.”

The group has appeared on numerous chamber music series, including Portsmouth Atheneum, Fox Islands Concerts, Electric Earth Concerts, Bay Chamber, and Machias Bay Chamber Music Festival. The trio is serving as the founding musicians-in-residence of 240 Strings, a Portland-based nonprofit supported by the National Endowment for the Arts dedicated to providing private music lessons to economically-challenged children in Portland and providing affordable community concerts.

The trio has twice attended Avaloch Music Institute in Boscawen, New Hampshire, for a week of intense rehearsing and sharing with other nationally recognized chamber groups, and has served in residence at New England Music Camp.

Scarborough seeks applications for Community Center Committee

The town of Scarborough is accepting applications for a new Ad Hoc Community Center Committee. The committee is charged with the further exploration of the opportunity for a community center.

Members will study, evaluate, and analyze relevant opportunities in full and make recommendations to the town council during the feasibility study and design process for a community center.

Those interested should complete the Ad Hoc Community Center Committee application form to be considered. Applications will be accepted through June 7.

For more information and the application form, visit  www.scarboroughmaine.org/stay-connected/municipal-projects/community-center.