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Naturalist workshop explores vernal pools at Hidden Valley Nature Center
Spring has sprung at Hidden Valley Nature Center. The woods are alive with the sounds, sites and smells of the awakening forest. Vernal pools, filled with the rains of spring, are just beginning to show signs of life, promises of frogs, salamanders and insects soon to hatch. Trees are adorned with swollen buds ready to burst into the first green leaves of the season. And catkins hang on the branches of willows, birches and aspens waiting for the wind to carry their pollen to other catkins.
CMP moves nest of protected birds away from power lines in Bath
PORTLAND (WGME) – Central Maine Power says it had to remove an osprey nest in Bath for safety reasons, as Maine wildlife officials say the birds are a protected species. Officials say the nests can be a nuisance when built on infrastructure such as utility poles or bridges. When...
BBH Opera House: Bluegrass weekend May 3 and 4
Fans of bluegrass, in particular, welcome spring and the musical news that the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor is bringing two nationally acclaimed bluegrass-inspired bands to the stage in early May. The Spring Bluegrass Weekend includes the current patron saint of banjo players, Tony Trischka with his band, and the Boston based pickin’ talents of Barnstar. Trischka appears on Friday, May 3, followed by Barnstar on Saturday, May 4.
A fulfilling and fun night at the Opera House
Saturday, April 6 was such an exciting and fulfilling day for us at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. All 20 of us from Pan Fried Steel played “our hearts out” at Caribbean Night to a very appreciative and participating (two conga lines!) audience. Thank you, Cathy Sherrill, for inviting us back and for all you do behind the scenes.
Creative Flow Circles return to Merry Barn
Morgan Mitchell, creatress and flowcilitator, returns to the Merry Barn with her magical Creative Flow Circles, beginning on Sunday, April 21. In these unique artistic explorations, participants play with and “move color” to instrumental music, across a circle of easels. Rotating easels as the music changes, each participant adds to every creation without ownership or concern about the final product. The inner critic softens as the gradual process of joyful collective creativity unfolds, and the creations are beyond imagination. No experience or art skill necessary. All materials are supplied. Mitchell says, “Creativity makes us well — Living well makes us Creative.” She will be offering three additional Creative Flows on Sunday, April, 28 and Sunday, May 26.
Blooms, birds, buildings and traditions
Something about forget-me-nots starting to spread, and something about the robin’s recent return, both help make up for the wet, windy spring’s often unenjoyable days. But getting Gretchen Burleigh-Johnson’s email the other day, with a callout for crafters for St. Philip’s annual Strawberry Festival June 29, now that said summer.
CLT students sweep the board in annual poetry contest
Student poets from Edgecomb's Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) swept the boards in this year's Poetry Society of Virginia youth poetry contest. From hundreds of poems submitted by young writers from many states, CTL students captured multiple first-, second-, and third-place prizes, plus three honorable mentions. In the third-...
Southport Column: ‘How Music Helps’ and more
The following written by Leigh Perkins shares information about “How Music Helps,” a project led by her partner, Peter Bruun, via their nonprofit, Studio B, that asks participants to consider how music has helped them through life’s challenges. Peter will lead art workshops at the Congregational Church in Boothbay Harbor on April 30 from 4 to 7 p.m., and at the Southport Memorial Library on May 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. To register, email Peter at peter@bruunstudios.com – no prior art experience is necessary and all materials are provided.
GCW’s annual plant sale in Wiscasset May 11
The Garden Club of Wiscasset will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 11 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Wiscasset Municipal Building at the corner of Routes 1 and 27. It is an outdoor-only sale. Cash, checks, or credit cards will be accepted. The Garden Club is known for healthy. vigorous plants at reasonable prices and gathered from members’ gardens and other reputable area gardens. There will be shrubs and perennials, including hybrid day lilies and peonies. It is a great opportunity to find that special something for Mother’s Day.
‘John Singer Sargent - Fashion & Swagger’ on the Big Screen
Step into the glittering world of fashion, scandal and shameless self-promotion that made John Singer Sargent the painter who defined an era. Lincoln Theater is pleased to bring you the latest from Exhibition On Screen – “John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger” the greatest portrait artist of his era. Experience his work larger than life on the big screen, Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. and Friday, April 19 at 2 p.m.
Mentors theme of student/teacher art show at MAG
Parents, teachers and children poured into the Maine Art Gallery (MAG) in Wiscasset for the opening of the K-12 student art show on Friday, April 12. For the first time in the years that the annual exhibit has opened the MAG season, students presented their work alongside that of their teachers.
Midcoast Conservancy offers guided hike series
Midcoast Conservancy invites all wandering and sauntering nature lovers to join in the Wednesday Wanders and Saturday Saunters guided hike series to explore Midcoast Conservancy’s preserves, from popular destinations to hidden gems! Volunteer Naturalists will lead participants on a weekly stroll through the beautiful forests, fields, wetlands, and salt marshes of Midcoast Maine from May to October. Throughout the season, the groups will wander through preserves and along trails while observing and learning about the natural world around them.
Veggies to Table at Healthy Kids Day April 20
On Saturday, April 20, Newcastle nonprofit Veggies to Table is excited to be participating once again in Central Lincoln County YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day in Damariscotta. They will be set up from 9 to 11 a.m., with seed packets for you to take home, including sugar snap and snow peas and a variety of beans packaged specifically for kids. These seeds are easy to start and fun for the whole family to watch grow in your garden, or even in a container. Come take a whiff of the first hyacinth bouquets of the season, and enter into their free raffle for the chance to win Veggies to Table merch–including an apron, hat, and tote bag.
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