January 2009 Community Activities

*All Events Are Free Unless Noted Otherwise*

January 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, 31

Thursday, January 1^st

21st Annual Lobster Dip

Where: Beach in front of the Brunswick Hotel - 39 W Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach

Time: 12:00p

Details: Watch or join in as over 300 people (one or more being CWS staff!) dip into the chilly waters as a fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics of Maine. For more information please call 207-879-0489.

Friday, January 2^nd

First Friday Art Walk

Where: CWS - 443 Congress Street, Portland

Time: 5-8p

Details: Join us at our studio and gallery space as we exhibit fine art and functional crafts made by artists from YES Art Works! For more information visit: www.firstfridayartwalk.com

Saturday, January 3^rd

Sunday, January 4^th

Monday, January 5^th

Scottish Country Dancing (with guest instructors from Brunswick Scottish Country Dancers).

Where: 29 Hampshire St., Auburn

Time: 6-8p

Cost: $2.50 per class

Details: Scottish Country Dancing is the social dancing of Scotland! It's a great way to meet people and make new friends. Join us as we welcome two guest instructors from the Brunswick Scottish Country Dancers! We'll learn jigs, reels, and find out exactly what a "strathspey" is and listen to some great toe-tapping music. It will be a great opportunity to connect with friends after the holidays and maybe work off that fruitcake! (Be sure to wear comfortable shoes). For more iinformation and to RSVP please contact Rachel Balsamo at rbalsm@creativeworksystems.com or 795-6737 ext. 218.

The Maine Butterfly Atlas

Where: Auburn Public Library - 49 Spring Street, Auburn

Time: 7:00p

Cost: Free admission

Details: Guest speaker Phillip deMaynadier, Wildlife Biologist with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife will discuss the Maine Butterly Atlas - Keeping Track of Scaled Jewels. For more information please call (207) 333-6640.

Tuesday, January 6^th

Scottish Country Dancing (with guest instructors from Brunswick Scottish Country Dancers).

Where: 29 Hampshire St., Auburn

Time: 6-8p

Cost: $2.50 per class

Details: Scottish Country Dancing is the social dancing of Scotland! It's a great way to meet people and make new friends. Join us as we welcome two guest instructors from the Brunswick Scottish Country Dancers! We'll learn jigs, reels, and find out exactly what a "strathspey" is and listen to some great toe-tapping music. It will be a great opportunity to connect with friends after the holidays and maybe work off that fruitcake! (Be sure to wear comfortable shoes). For more iinformation and to RSVP please contact Rachel Balsamo at rbalsm@creativeworksystems.com or 795-6737 ext. 218.

Wednesday, January 7^th

Free Church Lunch

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

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

Portland Rossini Monthly Concerts

Where: Trinity Episcopal Church - 113 Coyle Street, Portland

Time: 3 - 5p

Cost: $5 suggested donation

Details: Rand Scholarship Winners Leslie Harrison, Anastasia Antonacos and Abigail Levis in works by J.S. Bach, Handel, Brahms and Ian Clarke along with soprano, Elizabeth Harmon and flutist Larry Aversano. For more information please call 207-773-2523.

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

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

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $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, January 8^th

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, January 9^th

Portland Arts in the Evening

Where: 443 Congress Street, Portland

Time: 4 - 6p

Cost: $2.00

Details: Come have fun making cork ornaments! For more information and to Register for this class please contact Shannon Fleming at: sflemin@creativeworksystems.com or 879-1140.

2^nd 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.

Goodwill Night at Portland Pirates

Where: Cumberland County Civic Center - 94 Free Street, Portland

Time: 7:00p

Cost: $10

Details: Arrrgghh! Tonight is the Goodwill Night at the Portland Pirates! Bring your gently used donations to the game and receive free prizes! The Pirates will donate $2 of every ticket sale to Goodwill if you purchase your discount tickets at the Pirates’ online site. For more information please call 828-4665 ext. 333 or visit www.portlandpirates.com.

Saturday, January 10^th

Sunday, January 11^th

Monday, January 12^th

Tuesday, January 13th

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.

Wednesday, January 14^th

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 entails: $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, January 15^th

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

Auburn Winter Wonderland 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, January 16^th

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, January 17^th

Sunday, January 18^th

Monday, January 19^th

Tuesday, January 20^th

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.

Wednesday, January 21^st

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 entails: $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, January 22^nd

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, January 23^rd

Bates College Free Concert

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

Time: 8:00p

Cost: Free

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

Saturday, January 24^th

A Broadway Musical Review

Where: Benjamin Mays Center - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 7:00p

Cost: Free

Details: The Bates College Robinson Players present your favorite Broadway hits. For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

Sunday, January 25th

Monday, January 26^th

Tuesday, January 27^th

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.

Wednesday, January 28^th

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 entails: $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, January 29^th

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, January 30^th

Bates College Orchestra Free Concert

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

Time: 8:00p

Cost: Free

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

Saturday, January 31^st

Ongoing Events To Explore

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