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Portland
Wipe Out Wednesdays - Portland Recreation and Ski Maine will host Wipeout Wednesdays, a program designed to encourage participation and access to winter sports for Portland youth. Coinciding with early release from public schools and Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, Portland youth will be able to get tips from ski and snowboard professionals from Maine ski areas Wednesday afternoons for the next two Wednesdays. Representatives from Maine ski areas will be on hand to demonstrate and provide guidance and Ski Maine Association will sponsor weekly give-a-ways for the young sport enthusiasts. Hot cocoa will be available for those looking to take a break and warm up. Participants should bring their own skis, snowboards and helmets.
Feb 8 and 15th at Payson Hill Terrain Park, 2-4pm
Portland Museum of Art - Gather up the Fragments, The exhibition, which includes more than 200 objects, is the most comprehensive collection of Shaker materials ever assembled and features the work of Shaker communities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York. Works on view include Shaker furniture, printed works, visual art, tools, textiles, and small crafts collected during four decades. Now through Feb. 5th
Longfellow Books - 1 Monument Way, Searching for Cecy: Reflections on Alzheimer's by Judy Prescott
Tuesday, February 7th, 12pm at Longfellow Books
Cinderella Ate My Daughter: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture by Peggy Orenstein
Thursday, February 9th, 7:00 pm at SPACE Gallery
Desserted: Recipes and Tales from an Island Chocolatier by Kate Shaffer & Linda Greenlaw
Monday, February 13th, 6pm at Longfellow Books
Eat It Up at Portland Farmer’s Market - Saturdays from 9-1pm at Irish Heritage Center through April 21.
Coffee By Design - Open House and roaster tour from 11am to 4pm. Feb. 3 at Washington Ave. location.
Coffee By Candlelight 6-9pm, Feb 4, at 620 Congress St. store
Demo of select coffees from 12-3pm, Feb 11, at Whole Foods, 2 Somerset St
Kids, Kartoons, and Kotzschmar - Sunday, Feb 12, 2pm, Special activities: 1:15 Rehearsal hall, free walk inside the kotzschmar after the concert! Come in costume as your favorite cartoon character for a chance to win a prize and meet the pipes! A tribute to the Girl Scouts of America. General admission $10, ages 12 and under FREE. PortTix 842-0800
Sleep Difficulties in Children - Thursday, March 6, 6-8pm, Charles A. Dana Center, classroom 9, 22 Bramhall St. Christopher Murry, DO, of the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, learn practical steps to help your child get a better night’s sleep.
Understanding Restless Leg Syndrome - Thursday, May 10, 6-8pm, Charles A. Dana Center, classroom 9, 22 Bramhall St. Richard Kahn, MD, learn about the medical conditions associated with the syndrome, the genetic factors involved and the treatment.
Living with COPD - Tuesdays, March 13 and April 17, 6-8pm, East Tower LRC, classroom 2 and 3, 22 Bramhall St.
Hugo’s - Two for One Tasting! 6 course tasting menu for half the price. Tuesdays through Saturdays Jan 3rd – April 28th (void Feb 14) 88 Middle St.
First Friday Art Walk - JOIN US for a free self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues on the First Friday of every month from 5-8 pm. FMI visit: http://www.firstfridayartwalk.com/
Whole Foods Events -
Sunday, Feb 4th, 2:30 to 4:30 pm, Beer Tasting
New England or New York? Who's going to win the BIG GAME? Our beer team will be picking their favorites from both regions for you to try! As always, enjoy our selection of beers and ales with nibbles of cheese and other seasonal treats.
Thursday, February 9th - Monday, February 13th Vitamix Roadshow! 10-7pm
So much more than a blender! Smoothies, soups, healthy ice creams, nut butters and more--preparing wholesome and delicious food is so easy with the Vitamix blender. Whole foods, fruits, veggies, beans and whole grains are one of the cornerstones to a healthy lifestyle, and the Vitamix can help you master the art of healthy eating. Stop by and watch us whip up all sorts of delicious things for you to try. You'll be hooked!
Thursday, February 9th, Chocolate Fest! 4:30-6:30pm
Mark your calendars because you won't want to miss our annual indulgence in one of our favorite food groups! Get ready for Valentine's Day with a decadent celebration of all things chocolate! Sample delicious chocolate treats of all varieties from some of our favorite chocolatiers.
Friday, February 10th, Girl's Night Out with Dr. Hauschka Skin Care, 6 to 7:30 pm
Join us for a fun evening learning the philosophy behind and playing (yes, playing!) with Dr. Hauschka skin care and make up. Dr. Hauschka natural skin care products and holistic home remedies respect the body's natural rhythms, working with these processes to restore balance and bring about lasting beauty. Certified Dr. Hauschka aesthetician Maureen Emerson from Head Game Salon for Hair and Body will be here to demonstrate proper cleansing and makeup application using Dr. Hauschka products. You will have the opportunity to try on select makeup and learn tips and techniques to create a day or evening look. Enjoy healthy refreshments, enhance your natural beauty and have fun!
For a complete list of all events visit http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/portland-me/store-calendar/
Fourth Annual Downtown Showdown - Feb 3rd, 5:30-7pm. Sunday River and Sugarloaf resorts host, five story, snow covered rail and staircase feature. 30 of the region’s best skiers and snowboarders. Monument Square.
Bayside Bowl - Free live music, Jerks of Grass, every Thursday night. 12 lanes, 12 beers on tap. 68 Alder St.
Portland Public Library Events -
Wisdom at Work Workshops , free series of lunchtime professional develop workshops designed to help people be happier and more productive in the world of work. FMI visit:
http://www.portlandlibrary.com/programs/WisdomatWorkFeb2012forweb.pdf
Winter Documentary Series, being held Wednesdays throughout the winter. FMI visit:
www.pbs.org/pov
Sam L Cohen Children’s Library, take your child to the library day, Sat Feb 4th, 11am-2pm, crafts, food, door prizes, exhibits.
Free Diabetes Support Group - 5:30-6:30pm, 2nd Thursday of every month, Martin’s Point Healthcare Education Center, 331 Veranda St. Building 5.
Chamber ME Music Series - 5pm, Feb 3rd, Concert of Haydn, Dvorak and Taneyev with John Poupore, David Spencer and Eric Kawamoto, State Street Church, 159 State St.
Acoustic Blues - Moore and Lynch, 8:30pm, Feb 3rd, Andy’s Old Port Pub, 94 Commercial St.
Tommy O’Connell and the Juke Joint Devils - Blues Band, Gingko Blue Jazz Club, 455 Fore St.
Westbrook
Chinese New Year Festival - 10:30am, Feb 4th, CAFAM dance program, martial arts demos, children’s activities, panel discussion, food and more. Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater St.
Standish
Winter Carnival and Chocolate Lounge - Feb 3rd and 4th. St. Joseph’s College kicks off its 100th anniversary, public skating, sleigh rides, snow sculpture contest, snowshoe tours, open pool swim, and more. FMI visit: http://www.sjcme.edu/node/24215
Bath
Celebrity Sumo Wrestling and Bowdoin College Taiko Drumming Group - Japanese celebration weekend, Bath Middle School, Old Brunswick Road, FMI visit: http://bath-tsugaru.org
Hyde School - Winter Open House, Feb 4th, 1-3pm, on the Bath Campus. Call to reserve a spot, 443-7103. FMI visit: www.Hyde.edu
Moosehead Lake Region
Call of the Wild - 9am, Feb 4th. Mushers and dogs take to frozen waters of the Moosehead Lake Region for the 100 mile and 30 mile dogsled races, called the 100 mile wilderness race. Other activites throughout the day, too. FMI visit www.100milewildernessrace.org
South Portland
Pizzeria Uno - Kids eat free every Tuesday night! Tuesday the 14 Kids eat free has been moved to Wednesday the 15th.
Burger King at the Maine Mall - Free Onion Rings Sat and Sun, Feb 4th and 5th. Go Pats!
Free Clothing Swap - 9am-noon, Feb 4th, United Methodist Church, 168 Elm St.
Rotary Club Winter Festival - Feb 4th, Mill Creek Park, Hinkley Drive. Skating party, snowman making contest, scavenger hunt, band concerts and more
U.S Cellular Free Device Workshop - 8-10am, Feb 3rd, Mallside Plaza, 198 Maine Mall Road.
Scarborough
Understanding Lymphedema: Lunch and Learn - Tuesday, April 17, 12-1:30pm, 100 Campus Drive. Hilary Hayner, OTR/L, CLT will talk about signs, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
Comfort Care: Is It Right For ME? - Wed, April 25, 12-1:30pm, 100 Campus Drive. Join Dr. David Giansiracusa and Martha Blackburn for an interactive discussion about what palliative care and hospice care involve.
Putting Together The Puzzle - Tuesdays, June 5 – August 22, 5-7pm, Southern Maine Agency on Aging, 136 US Rte. 1. This will help those who are helping an older parent prepare for the future.
Freeport
Great Gear Giveaway at LL Bean - Every day in 2012 LL Bean is giving away outdoor gear. To learn how it works visit:
https://100.llbean.com/gear-giveaway/
Pinocchio Auditions to be held - Freeport Family Performing Arts, open to everyone, ages 7 to adult, everyone who auditions will be offered a role, Feb 12 from 12-4pm and Feb 15th from 6:30-9pm, 30 Holbrook St.
Saco
Beer Tasting with Baxter Brewing Co - 4-7pm, Feb 3, Madden Beverage, 335 North St.
Dyer Library - Organists John Sullivan and Seamus Gethienker will play music and demonstrate how an organ works. 6:30pm, Feb 3rd, 371 Main St.
Rumford
Ski Black Mountain for Free! - Thursday, February 9, 2012 Black Mountain of Maine offers free Ski and Tube from 4pm - 9pm
Wells
Sam Adams Free Beer Tasting - Tully’s Beer and Wine, 45 Wells Plaza, 1-4pm, Sat. Feb. 4th
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Falmouth
What’s the Skinny on Obesity and Cancer - Thursday, April 5, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Falmouth LRC, 5 Bucknam Rd. Body fatness is associated with 8 kinds of cancer, come listen to Karen Schilling, MS, RD, CSO.
Your Life, Your Choice: Advance Directives and More - Tuesday, May 1, 12-1:30pm, Falmouth LRC, 5 Bucknam Rd. Learn about decisions people often face about their health care toward the end of life. Dr. David Giansiracusa will help you understand your options.
Cumberland
French Story Times - Prince Memorial Library, Offered by the Greely High School French Club, Wed, Feb 8 and March 14, 1:30pm in the Story Room.
Bridgton
Family Festival at Shawnee Peak - 24th Annual Family Fest - Celebrating outdoor winter family fun. Family Fest will feature lots of activities, recreation and good times. Sign up for the Poker Run, Snow Volleyball Tournament, Pie-Eating Contest and Ugliest Ski Sweater contest on the courtyard from 9am-10am. (near the cafeteria if it's snowing) Everything is free! Feb 23, 8am to 4pm
Lewiston
Bates Museum of Art - Scenes from the Life of Christ by Belgian artist James Ensor. Now through March 18th.
25: Selections from the Permanent Collectioin, celebrates the museum’s 25th anniversary by presenting a select and diverse group of art from the permanent collection.
Xie: Amplified Moments (1993-2009), Chinese Artist Xiaoze Xie’s paintings and stacks of newspapers, books, through March 18th.
75 Russell St.
Brunswick
Bowdoin Museum of Art - Simply Divine explores through sculpture and pottery the nature of divinity in the ancient Mediterranean and the relationships between gods and the realms they control. Long term exhibit, 9400 College Station.
Longfellow Days 2012 - Month long celebration honoring the life and works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow who studied and taught at Bowdoin College. Feb 4 – 26 , events include Community Tea, Coursen Readings, Tour Longfellow’s Home, Heart’s Delight Dinner, Chapel Service, and more. FMI visit:
http://www.brunswickdowntown.com/events
Pianist George Lopez and Violinist Eva Gruesser - 7:30pm, Feb 4th, Bowdoin College, Studzinski Recital hall
Poetry Reading and Commentary - Maggie Finch and Jerry Day, Brunswick Inn on Park Row, 2pm, Feb 4th.
Waterville
Colby College Museum of Art - Process and Place explores the collaboration between Frederick Fisher and Partners Architects and Colby College to design the Alfond-Lunder Family Pavilion. 5600 Mayflower Hill Dr. Longterm exhibit
Where can the public skate in the city of Portland?
~ Deering High on Ludlow St.
~ Deering Oaks Park
~ Nason’s Corner/Breakwater School Pond
~Payson Park
~Riverside Golf Course
Please call Portland Rec Hotline for updates – 756-8130
Victims can now report Crimes online!
The Portland Police Dept. has a new online crime reporting option for crime victims who wish to report a burglary to a vehicle, theft, vandalism, phone harassment or identity theft.
www.ci.portland.me.us or http://police.portlandmaine.gov
Theft of firearms or prescription drugs cannot be reported online, and this service is not intended for in progress crimes.
Park For Free at no charge during a snow parking ban at the following locations:
~ Deering Oaks on the left hand side of tennis courts only.
~State Street Gravel lot abutting Deering Oaks
~Fitzpatrick Stadium parking lot
~Hadlock Field parking lot
~All Portland Public Schools except the lot at Reiche School that abuts the school and playground.
~Parking lots at Nathan Clifford School
~Parking lots on Munjoy and Wilson Streets
~Cutter Street Lots
~Beach Street Lot accessible from Commercial Street
~Lot across the street from International Marine Terminal on Commercial Street
~Doughty Field
~Many parking garages are open for parking bans at reduced rates. Check with individual garages for rates and hours.
Competition for junior duck stamp design
The US Fish and Wildlife Service wants students in grades K-12 to create designs featuring ducks, swans, or geese in their natural habitat. Designs are judged in four categories with awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and honorable mentions. Entries must be postmarked by March 15. FMI call Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge at 323-4634. Rules and entry forms at:
www.fws.gov/juniorduck/
All research for this newsletter provided by Andrew Richter
Www.Richterensembles.com
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