February 2009 Community Activities

*All Events Are Free Unless Noted Otherwise*

 

February 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

 

 

Sunday, February 1st

Bates College Free Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 11a

Cost: Free

Details: The Assad Brothers, classical guitarists and Bates College Concert Series artists, will perform. For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

 

Chocolate Extravaganza

Where: Kennebunk Town Hall - Main Street, Kennebunk

Time: 12 - 4p

Cost: Free

Details: Entertainment, activities, chocolate give-a-ways and more!

 

The Choral Music of Finland

Where: St. Charles Borromeo Church - 132 McKeen Street, Brunswick

Time: 2:30p

Cost: $10

Details: The Maine Kanteles will join the New Camerata Singers to present "The Choral Music of Finland," two concerts that will offer listeners an opportunity to discover relatively unknown musical treasures from Finland. Paired with the sublime sophistication of Finland's choral music will be the rollicking fun of its vernacular tradition as embodied particularly in the folk zither or kantele. For tickets and more information please call 207-522-9977.

 

Afternoon Bates College Free Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 3:00p

Cost: Free

Details: Portland Chamber Music Festival Musicians and pianist Frank Glazer, Bates artist in residence, celebrate the 80th anniversary of Glazer's first and only performance of Felix Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto No. 1. For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choral Evensong

Where: Cathedral Church of St. Luke - 143 State Street, Portland

Time: 4:00p

Cost: Free admission

Details: The Cathedral Choir sings choral music of 21st Century American composers and will feature works of Craig Philips. For more information please call 772-5434.

 

Monday, February 2nd

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.

 

The Natural History of the Okavango Delta

Where: Auburn Public Library - 49 Spring Street, Auburn

Time: 7p

Cost: Free

Details: Guest speaker Loring Danforth, member of the Stanton Bird Club, will discuss the Natural History of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. For more information please call 207-333-6640.

 

Tuesday, February 3rd

Page to Stage Presents Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen

Where: Portland Public Library - 5 Monument Square, Portland

Time: 12:15 - 1:15p

Details: Portland Stage Company and Portland Public Library invite you to join them for a thought-provoking series of sneak previews designed to augment Portland Stage Company's Mainstage season. "These stimulating interactive discussions offer revealing social, cultural, and historical information about each play to enhance the theater experience. Questions about Page to Stage, send them an e-mail!"

 

Bates College Noonday Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 12:30p

Cost: Free

Details: For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

 

 

 

 

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, February 4th

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, February 5th

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

 

Learn to Line Dance
Where: 13 Lund Rd, Saco

Time: 3:30pm
Cost: Free

Details: Line dancing 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.

 

Radio Gang

Where: McArthur Library - 270 Main Street, Biddeford

Time: 7:00p

Cost: Free

Details: An evening of vintage American country music from the 1930s and 1940s, with rousing tunes featuring six-string guitar, mandolin, banjo and stand-up bass, and plenty of sing-alongs. For more information please call 284-4181.

 

Friday, February 6th

Portland WinteRush Festival

Where: Various locations in Portland

Time: Events at various times

Cost: Free

Details: You'll find entertainment and shopping, plus plenty of places to warm up and enjoy winter fun for all ages, like...International Snow & ice Art Expo, Monument Square Rail Jam, Snowboarding Demos, Public Skating, Pick-Up Hockey, Igloo Building, and much more. For complete schedule visit www.PortlandWinterRush.com

 

FACE IT - A group show

Where: 443 Congress St., Portland

Time: 5-8p

Details: A CWS group exhibit of portraits of the famous and not so famous. This exhibit will be on display throughout the month of February.

 

Saturday, February 7th

Portland WinteRush Festival

Where: Various locations in Portland

Time: Events at various times

Cost: Free

Details: You'll find entertainment and shopping, plus plenty of places to warm up and enjoy winter fun for all ages, like...International Snow & ice Art Expo, Monument Square Rail Jam, Snowboarding Demos, Public Skating, Pick-Up Hockey, Igloo Building, and much more. For complete schedule visit www.PortlandWinteRush.com

 

Winter Fun Day

Where: Wells Reserve at Laudholm  - 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells

Time: 12 - 3p

Cost: $5 per car suggested donation

Details: Games, stories, crafts, and activities for all ages. Outdoor excitement and indoor fun at southern Maine's coastal gem. Create a bird feeder, cast animal tracks, make a wildlife and tree guide, and craft snowflakes and snowmen. Bring skis, sleds, snowshoes. For more information please call 646-1555.

 

 

 

Sleigh Day at Skyline Farm

Where: Skyline Farm - 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth

Time: 12 - 3p

Cost: $8

Details: Skyline Farm will host its tenth annual Sleigh Day, and the carriage museum will feature a new sleigh exhibit, “It’s Wintertime in the City,” depicting a city street winter scene from the late 1800s. Dress warmly and come to this double-header where horse-drawn vehicles are displayed in the museum and also being driven outdoors in the surrounding fields. The $8 admission fee per person includes one sleigh ride given by a pair of draft horses and their skilled driver.

Drivers, dressed in the style of “Currier & Ives” from this bygone era, will show off their talent in the outdoor arena, manipulating their horses and sleighs around obstacles and parading their sleighs by spectators for a closer look. This sleigh driving demonstration is a virtual step back in time; a unique opportunity to get a firsthand glimpse of the glorious days of the horse-drawn transportation era.

The Maine Junior Driving Club will sell hot food and drinks inside the Visitor Center. In case of a storm, Sleigh Day and the exhibit opening will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8. For current information or directions, call Lynn Young at 829-5838, e-mail info@skylinefarm.org , or visit www.skylinefarm.org .

 

Eight Planets and Counting

Where: USM Southworth Planetarium - 96 Falmouth Street, Portland

Time: 3:00p

Cost: $5

Details: Entitled "Eight Planets and Counting," this program takes you on an updated solar system tour. See the recently discovered ice worlds beyond the dwarf planet Pluto; soar over a Martian canyon, descend through the clouds of Titan. For more information please call 780-4249.

 

The Neo Jazz Collective

Where: The Olin Arts Center, Bates College - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 8:00p

Cost: Free

Details: group of musicians aged 11-18 from Birmingham, Alabama will perform. Sponsored by the Multicultural Center. For more information please call 786-6330.

 

Sunday, February 8th

Portland WinteRush Festival

Where: Various locations in Portland

Time: Events at various times

Cost: Free

Details: You'll find entertainment and shopping, plus plenty of places to warm up and enjoy winter fun for all ages, like...International Snow & ice Art Expo, Monument Square Rail Jam, Snowboarding Demos, Public Skating, Pick-Up Hockey, Igloo Building, and much more. For complete schedule visit www.PortlandWinteRush.com

 

Community Supported Food (CSA/CSF) Fair

Where: First Parish Church of Saco (UCC) - 12 Beach Street, Saco

Time: 1 - 4p

Cost: Free

Details: Attend a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) & Fisheries (CSF) Fair in your community and learn about shares, become acquainted with local seasonal foods, buy a share in a farm's weekly harvest, and discover how you can grow a relationship with a Maine farm or fishing family. For detailed info, go to:
http://www.mofga.org/Programs/Events/CommunitySupportedAgricultureFair/tabid/876/Default.aspx or call 568-4142.

 

Bates College Free Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 3:00p

Cost: Free

Details: Piano trios of Schubert and Ravel performed by violinist Mary Hunter, pianist and James. L. Moody Jr. Family Professor of Performing Arts, James Parakilas, and cellist Steve Witkin. For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

 

Monday, February 9th

Portland WinteRush Festival

Where: Various locations in Portland

Time: Events at various times

Cost: Free

Details: You'll find entertainment and shopping, plus plenty of places to warm up and enjoy winter fun for all ages, like...International Snow & ice Art Expo, Monument Square Rail Jam, Snowboarding Demos, Public Skating, Pick-Up Hockey, Igloo Building, and much more. For complete schedule visit www.PortlandWinteRush.com

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conversation Series about Memory Loss and Dementia

Where: First Congregational Church - Meeting House Hill/Cottage Road, South Portland

Time: 7 - 8:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Conversation Series about Memory Loss and Dementia designed for families and friends of memory-impaired adults. “Stages of the Disease and What to Expect”.  Facilitated by Lori Axelson, MSW, and Liz Weaver, MS, LSW. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter. For more information please call 1-800-272-3900.

 

Tuesday, February 10th

Portland WinteRush Festival

Where: Various locations in Portland

Time: Events at various times

Cost: Free

Details: You'll find entertainment and shopping, plus plenty of places to warm up and enjoy winter fun for all ages, like...International Snow & ice Art Expo, Monument Square Rail Jam, Snowboarding Demos, Public Skating, Pick-Up Hockey, Igloo Building, and much more. For complete schedule visit www.PortlandWinteRush.com

Saco Arts in the Evening

Where: 90 Industrial Park Road, Saco

Time: 4-6pm

Cost: 2 cards for $2

Details: Make one SWEET valentine….come collage beautiful papers, wooden hearts and other trims to make beautiful cards for that special someone--even for yourself. Come get into the heart of the matter. RSVP Jen at Saco Day Services:  828-4173 or

jdavis @creativeworksystems.com

 

Valentine Crafts hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Start Time: 6:00 - 7:30p

Cost: $2

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

 

Wednesday, February 11th

Portland WinteRush Festival

Where: Various locations in Portland

Time: Events at various times

Cost: Free

Details: You'll find entertainment and shopping, plus plenty of places to warm up and enjoy winter fun for all ages, like...International Snow & ice Art Expo, Monument Square Rail Jam, Snowboarding Demos, Public Skating, Pick-Up Hockey, Igloo Building, and much more. For complete schedule visit www.PortlandWinteRush.com

 

 

 

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, February 12th

Portland WinteRush Festival

Where: Various locations in Portland

Time: Events at various times

Cost: Free

Details: You'll find entertainment and shopping, plus plenty of places to warm up and enjoy winter fun for all ages, like...International Snow & ice Art Expo, Monument Square Rail Jam, Snowboarding Demos, Public Skating, Pick-Up Hockey, Igloo Building, and much more. For complete schedule visit www.PortlandWinteRush.com

 

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

 

Exercise your Brain the Fun Way!
Where: 13 Lund Rd, Saco 

Time: 3:30pm
Cost: Free!

Details: Spend time with your friends playing board games, card games, and games on the Wii! Along with this please bring a healthy recipe to share with the group. This event is brought to you by the York Wellness Group. For more information please contact Jillian Bonnette at 284-4627 or jbonnet@creativeworksystems.com

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, February 13th

Portland WinteRush Festival

Where: Various locations in Portland

Time: Events at various times

Cost: Free

Details: You'll find entertainment and shopping, plus plenty of places to warm up and enjoy winter fun for all ages, like...International Snow & ice Art Expo, Monument Square Rail Jam, Snowboarding Demos, Public Skating, Pick-Up Hockey, Igloo Building, and much more. For complete schedule visit www.PortlandWinteRush.com

 

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

Time: 4:00p

Cost: Free

Details: Aaron Engebreth, baritone and Anastasia Antonacos, piano
with Mark Tipton, trumpet. The program will include Schumann’s “Myrthen Lieder” and a song cycle by Eric Ewazen for baritone, trumpet and piano. Parking on city streets is available on Park Row and Old Bath Road. After 5:00 PM and on weekends, visitors may park in the Blue-Designated Faculty/Staff parking lots. Studzinski Recital Hall is handicapped accessible with a ramp to the lobby door (West side), near the circle on South Campus Drive.

 

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.

 

Bingo Night

Where: 90 Industrial Park Road, Saco

Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Cost: $1.00

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.

 

Saturday, February 14th

Portland WinteRush Festival

Where: Various locations in Portland

Time: Events at various times

Cost: Free

Details: You'll find entertainment and shopping, plus plenty of places to warm up and enjoy winter fun for all ages, like...International Snow & ice Art Expo, Monument Square Rail Jam, Snowboarding Demos, Public Skating, Pick-Up Hockey, Igloo Building, and much more. For complete schedule visit www.PortlandWinteRush.com

 

Sunday, February 15th

 

Monday, February 16th

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.

 

Tuesday, February 17th

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, February 18th

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 imcludes: $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, February 19th

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

 

 

 

 

Cooking Light & Eating Healthy
Where: 13 Lund Rd, Saco

Time: 3:30pm
Cost: To be determined

Details: Learn how to cook a healthy recipe and then join friends for a tasty, nourishing meal! No one will be left out in preparing this dinner; there will be helpful jobs for everyone! For more information please contact Jillian Bonnette at 284-4627 or

jbonnet@creativeworksystems.com

This month’s meal will be Turkey and Bean Chili

 

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, February 20th

Bowdoin College Free Concert

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

Time: 4:00p     

Cost: Free

Details: "Handel's Inheritance" includes music by Handel, Keiser, Mattheson, Corelli, Steffani, and others. The group features countertenor Ian Howell, a former member of Chanticleer and the 2006 winner of the American Bach Soloists Young Artists competition, along with countertenor/violinist Michael Albert, baroque cellist Brian Howard, and Henry Lebedinsky ’97 on harpsichord and organ. For more information please call 798-4141.

 

Saturday, February 21st

 

Sunday, February 22nd

 

Monday, February 23rd

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, February 24th

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, February 25th

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, February 26th

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

 

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

 

Friday, February 27th

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, February 28th

 

 

Ongoing Events To Explore

 

MATTER OF PERCEPTION

Where: Saco Museum - 371 Main St., Saco

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

Free admission with Dyer Library card

Details: VSA’s Annual Matter of Perception exhibit will be on display until Sun., Feb. 22nd. 

 

FACE IT - A group show

Where: 443 Congress St., Portland

Time: 5-8p

Details: A CWS group exhibit of portraits of the famous and not so famous. This exhibit will be on display throughout the month of February.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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