April 2009 Community Activities

*All Events Are Free Unless Noted Otherwise*

 

April 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

 

 

Wednesday, April 1st

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal includes: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

 

Stories from the Happy Gardener

Where: The McLaughlin Garden  - 97 Main Street, South Paris

Time: 4:00p

Cost: Free

Details: Columnist for the Sun Journal, Jody Goodwin has delighted readers with her column "Happy Gardening" for years. She joins us to share some of her best tips and tales. For more information please call 207-743-8820. 

 

Bingo hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Thursday, April 2nd

Free Noonday Concerts put on by the Portland Conservatory of Music
Where: The First Parish in Portland, Maine, UU - 425 Congress St, Portland.

Start Time: 12:15 pm
Details: For more information please call 207-773-5747 or view their site at www.portlandconservatory.net

 

CWS Aerobics
Where: 13 Lund Rd, Saco

Time: 3:30pm
Cost: Free

Details: Aerobics is fun and easy to learn! It can be done from a chair and/or standing up so come enjoy this exciting event! Brought to you by the York Wellness Group. For more information please contact Jillian Bonnette at 284-4627 or jbonnet@creativeworksystems.com

 

Dance hosted by JFM Homes

Where: 130 East Ave, Lewiston - located at the YWCA

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

Friday, April 3rd

Bowdoin College Free Teatime Concert
Where: Bowdoin College Studzinski Recital Hall, Kanbar Auditorium  - 9200 College

Station, Brunswick

Time: 4:00p

Cost: Free

Details: Athabasca String Trio will perform “The 20th Century Evolution of the String Trio" including works by Penderecki, Fine, Bauer, and Vineet Shende. For more information please call (207) 798-4141.

 

1st Friday Art Walk

Where: Portland

Time: 5:00 – 9:00p

Details: This event consists of Portland’s local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues opening their doors for a free self-guided tour. http://www.firstfridayartwalk.com/

 

Free Admission to the Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

Time: 5:00-9:00p

For more information please call (207) 775-6148.

 

Songs, Skits & Other Stories

Where: Kirk Hall Auditorium  - Central Maine Community College - 1250 Turner Street, Auburn

Time: 7-8p

Cost: Free

Details: CMCC's Lakeside Players present at variety show of songs, skits and other stories. Featuring Mitch Thomas, Emily Moore, Katie St. Pierre and Pablo Barajas. Several CMCC students and others will round out the cast. For more information please call 755-5100.

 

Saturday, April 4th

Maine Festival of the Book

Where: Abromson Center at the University of Southern Maine - Falmouth Street, Portland

Time: 9a - 5p

Cost: Free

Details: Wonder what writers really think about? Come to a FREE literary extravaganza! The Maine Festival of the Book features concurrent author discussions on April 4 at the Abromson Center at USM Portland. Additional programs, parties and performances that evening and April 2, 3, and 5! Visit mainereads.org for a complete schedule. For more information please call 871-9100.

 

HART Cat Adoption Center and Shelter Open House

Where: 302 Range Road, Cumberland

Time: 11a – 3p

Cost: Free

Details: The shelter is open for drop-in visits.  

 

Songs, Skits & Other Stories

Where: Kirk Hall Auditorium  - Central Maine Community College - 1250 Turner Street, Auburn

Time: 1-2p

Cost: Free

Details: CMCC's Lakeside Players present at variety show of songs, skits and other stories. Featuring Mitch Thomas, Emily Moore, Katie St. Pierre and Pablo Barajas. Several CMCC students and others will round out the cast. For more information please call 755-5100.

 

Mark Twain’s America - Ken Burns' Pianist Jacqueline Schwab in Concert

Where: River Tree Arts  - 35 Western Ave, Kennebunk

Time: 7 - 9p

Cost: $10/person

Details: Arrangements of Stephen Foster and Civil War songs, hymns and spirituals, Victorian ballroom dances and ragtime from Mark Twain's era. Inspired by Jacqueline's work on Ken Burns' Twain PBS documentary. Played on the magnificant Petrof Grand piano. For more information and ticketing information please call 207-967-9120.

 

Sunday, April 5th

Public Concert of the Portland Rossini Club

Where: Woodfords Congregational Church - 202 Woodfords Street, Portland

Time: 3 - 4:30p

Cost: Suggested donation of $10 per person, $5 for seniors

Details: This month's concert includes a Piano Quartet by Schumann, the Debussy Cello Sonata, piano music by Tchaikovsky, Liszt and Shostakovich, and violin music by Timothy Kraemer.For more information please call 207-773-2523.

 

Monday, April 6th

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

York County Swim & Fitness Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having fun with your friends! If you don’t want to swim join others in the fitness room for cardio exercise and weight training if desired. Direct support and training will be provided. This group is open to CWS houses that have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

 

Tuesday, April 7th

Saco Arts in the Evening

Where: 90 Industrial Park Road, Saco

Time: 4-6pm

Cost: $2

Details: Please register in advance with Jen Davis at 282-4173 ext. 213 or jdavis@creativeworksystems.com

 

Karaoke Night hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Start Time: 6 - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions

 

Wednesday, April 8th

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal includes: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

 

Bingo hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Thursday, April 9th

Free Noonday Concerts put on by the Portland Conservatory of Music
Where: The First Parish in Portland, Maine, UU - 425 Congress St, Portland.

Start Time: 12:15 pm
Details: For more information please call 207-773-5747 or view their site at www.portlandconservatory.net

 

Friday, April 10th

2nd Friday Art Walk

Where: Maine Street, Brunswick

Time: 5:00p – 8:00p

Details: This event consists of Brunswick’s local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues opening their doors for a free self-guided tour.

 

Free Admission to the Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

Time: 5:00-9:00p

For more information please call (207) 775-6148.

 

Bingo Night

Where: 90 Industrial Park Road, Saco

Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Cost: $2.00 *Please note the change in cost*

Details: Refreshments and a healthy snack will be served. Don’t forget to bring some money for raffle tickets. The raffle will be drawn for the big prize at the end of the night.

 

Bowdoin College Improv Jazz Concert
Where: Bowdoin College Studzinski Recital Hall, Kanbar Auditorium  - 9200 College

Station, Brunswick

Time: 7:30p

Cost: Free

Details: This will be a night of improv jazz music! For more information please call (207) 798-4141.

 

Saturday, April 11th

 

Sunday, April 12th

 

Monday, April 13th

Constructing Creative Floral Containers

Where: St. Mary's Garden Club - 43 Foreside Rd., Falmouth

Time: 1:30p

Cost: $5 donation accepted at the door

Details: Come make creative floral containers with Robin Murphy, accredited flower show judge, floral designer extraordinaire, and very crafty lady. Learn techniques for making creative containers using everyday materials. Robin will also create unique designs to complement contianers. Come learn and enjoy! For more information please call 415-1200.

 

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

York County Swim & Fitness Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having fun with your friends! If you don’t want to swim join others in the fitness room for cardio exercise and weight training if desired. Direct support and training will be provided. This group is open to CWS houses that have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

 

Bowdoin Middle Eastern Ensemble

Where: Bowdoin College Studzinski Recital Hall, Kanbar Auditorium  - 9200 College

Station, Brunswick

Time: 8:00p

Cost: Free

Details: For more information please call (207) 798-4141.

 

Tuesday, April 14th

Movie Night hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Start Time: 6:00p

Cost: $3 – popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Wednesday, April 15th

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal includes: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

 

Thursday, April 16th

York Wellness Pot Luck

When: Thursday, April 16, 2009

Where: 13 Lund Road, Saco

Time: 3:30-6p

Details: Start off with a nice walk with friends at Laurel Hill Cemetery and then head to Lund Road to end with a tasty potluck. Please sign up what dish your program wishes to bring by contacting Jillian Bonnette at 284-4627 or

 jbonnet@creativeworksystems.com

 

Dance hosted by JFM Homes

Where: 130 East Ave, Lewiston - located at the YWCA

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

Friday, April 17th

Free Admission to the Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

Time: 5:00-9:00p

For more information please call (207) 775-6148.

 

Saturday, April 18th

 

Sunday, April 19th

 

Monday, April 20th

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

York County Swim & Fitness Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having fun with your friends! If you don’t want to swim join others in the fitness room for cardio exercise and weight training if desired. Direct support and training will be provided. This group is open to CWS houses that have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

 

Auburn Arts in the Evening
Where: Creative Work Systems - 29 Hampshire St., Auburn 

Time: 6-8p

Cost: $6

Details: Please register with Rachel Balsamo at 795-6737 ext. 218.

 

Tuesday, April 21st

 

Wednesday, April 22nd

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal includes: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

 

Bingo hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Thursday, April 23rd

Auburn Dance

Where: 29 Hampshire Street, Auburn

Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Special Instructions: Parking in municipal lot on Hampshire Street

Cost: $2.00 - Price includes a healthy snack and drink.

 

Friday, April 24th

Knights of Columbus Dance

Where: The Holy Family Church - 607 Sabattus Street, Lewiston

Time: 5-8p

Cost: Free though you must have a ticket to get in.

To get your ticket please call or email Dan Field - 782-9268, dfield@jfmhomes.org

Refreshments will be provided.

 

Free Admission to the Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

Time: 5:00-9:00p

For more information please call (207) 775-6148.

 

Green Streets

What it is: "What we do and why we do it - For environmental, health, safety, economic, and community building reasons, we have created Green Streets Day which occurs on the last Friday of every month. On Green Streets Day, we encourage people throughout Greater Portland to: Wear something green (shirt, pants, and socks, whatever!) Get around green (walk, bike, bus, carpool, telecommute, etc.!) And then to Celebrate (by signing in for freebies, discounts, & raffle items from local businesses)! We hold a region-wide party on that day, with each individual – and institution - celebrating and encouraging in its own way. So throw on something green for the last Friday of the month - and share a car ride, hop the bus, drive your bike, or put one foot in front of the other. And watch out - because you will not only do well, but feel good, too!" For more information check out the initiative at http://portlandgreenstreets.org/

 

Saturday, April 25th

 

Sunday, April 26th

 

Monday, April 27th

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

York County Swim & Fitness Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having fun with your friends! If you don’t want to swim join others in the fitness room for cardio exercise and weight training if desired. Direct support and training will be provided. This group is open to CWS houses that have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

 

Auburn Arts in the Evening
Where: Creative Work Systems - 29 Hampshire St., Auburn 

Time: 6-8p

Cost: $6

Details: Please register with Rachel Balsamo at 795-6737 ext. 218.

 

Tuesday, April 28th

Movie Night hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Start Time: 6:00p

Cost: $3 – popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Wednesday, April 29th 

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal includes: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

 

Bingo hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Thursday, April 30th 

York Bowling Afternoon presented by the York Wellness Group
Where: Vacationland - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 3:30pm
Cost: $2.50 per game

For more information please contact Jillian Bonnette at 284-4627 or jbonnet@creativeworksystems.com

 

Dance hosted by JFM Homes

Where: 130 East Ave, Lewiston - located at the YWCA

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

 

Ongoing Events To Explore

 

Area Artists 2009 Exhibit 

Where: USM Lewiston-Auburn College Atrium Gallery 51 Westminster Street, Lewiston

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30a – 8:00p, Fridays 8:30a – 4:30p, Saturday 9:00a – 3:00p

Free admission

Details: Works of over 90 artists from Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties in the biennial exhibition Area Artists 2009.
Included are paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, and works in clay, metal, and fiber. The exhibition features work in a variety of styles from representational to abstract, with landscapes, figure studies and portraits, still life’s, and sculptural work. This exhibit will be on display until March 20th.

 

Bowdoin College Museum of Art

Where: 9400 College Station, Brunswick

Open Hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays 10a – 5p. Sundays 1 – 5p.

Cost: Free

Details: Please visit Museum News or call 207-725-3275 for further information.

 

Bates College Museum of Art

Where: 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Open Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 AM-5 PM

Cost: Free

Details: Please visit http://www.bates.edu/museum.xml for current exhibits or contact 207-786-6158.

Current Exhibit: Stories of the Somali Diaspora: Photographs by Abdi Roble: A Somali-born photographer, Roble has documented the diaspora of the Somali population for five years. These 55 black-and-white images depict the transition of Somali communities from Africa to the United States, from refugee status to integration in American society. Included are photographs made in Minnesota, Ohio and Maine — locations of three of the larger Somali communities in the U.S.

 

Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

*Free on Fridays from 5:00 – 9:00p!*

 

Saco Museum

Where: 371 Main Street, Saco

Winter Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat. 12 – 4p, Thursdays 12 – 8p

Free admission with Dyer Library card

 

Brickstore Museum

Where: 117 Main Street, Kennebunk

Hours: Tues – Fri 10a – 4:30p, Saturdays 10a – 1p

Cost: Admission is by donation only