Neighbors of the Kennebunks Magazine September 2018

An exclusive magazine serving the residents of Saco, Kennebunkport, Cape Porpoise, Wells, Biddeford Pool, Kennebunk and Arundel.

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Airbnb Gives Families More Vacation Options Many of us have a favorite summer vacation spot that we visit every year and my family is no different. In our case, we have adopted Camden, Rockport and Midcoast Maine as the Cook family getaway. Much like the Bush clan who have summered at our own Walker’s Point for generations, we have established a summer migration pattern that takes us about two hours north of Portland.

But this summer proved to be a little challenging for us to get away for a week’s worth of respite. It came down to a question of cost, availability and location, location, location. We couldn’t book a hotel or motel that would work for the last week of July. We decided long ago that camping was no longer an option.

Just when it looked like our annual sojourn was lost, I remembered how we nearly booked our first AirBnB in Dennis, Mass., on Cape Cod last spring.

I went on the AirBnB app, and sure enough there was a three-bedroom, first floor apartment in an old New Englander just a stone’s throw from downtown Camden that was perfect! Our hosts even allowed us to bring our dog, Rosie, who is truly a part of our family in every way.

When we arrived, we were greeted by our host who gave us a quick tour and a summary of the house rules. We were delighted to see Hilary’s immaculate gardens and lawn along with her free-range hens who provided us with fresh eggs. The living space had a fully equipped kitchen, a living room with hard wood floors, local paintings and free-standing Japanese-style lantern lights.

I was quickly volunteered by a vote of 3-1 (Rosie included) to go to the nearest supermarket and buy a week’s worth of groceries and provisions.

Oddly enough, we ended up getting a takeout pizza from the Camden House of Pizza for dinner because that is my son Patrick’s favorite.

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and made sure our dishes were done, which our host appreciated. We gave each other glowing reviews and pledged to come back next summer.

Publication Team Publisher: Robert Cook Designer: Kari Hinrichs Content Coordinator: Jennifer Saunders Contributing Photographer: Michael D. Wilson

As many of you know, AirBnBs are everywhere and there are many homeowners here in the Kennebunks that are making either part of their residences or their entire properties available to summer visitors. The $25 billion business that was created by one-time roommates and founders Joe Gebbia, Brian Chesky and Nathan Blecharcyzk in San Francisco in 2007 to make a few bucks by renting out air mattresses in their loft is now a global phenomenon. Read the full Business Insider article: https://www. businessinsider.com/how-airbnb-was-founded-a-visual-history-2016-2.

On the surface, the presence of AirBnB’s may cause the same angst in the local hospitality industry the way that ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft did when they came on the scene. But what they provide is one more way for more people to experience the Kennebunks and any number of popular summer vacation destinations that they might not be able to access otherwise. After our successful experience with our first AirBnB in Camden, I am sure we will utilize this option many more times in our travels.

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The one thing our AirBnB lacked was a TV, which actually pleased us.

In order to have a relaxing vacation, you need to dial back and leave the world of upsetting morning news, ridiculously loud and obnoxious commercials and noise, noise, noise behind. The wifi was enough. We also felt like we were summer residents instead of transient hotel guests, which made the experience special.

The AirBnB turned out to be everything we had hoped. It was a quiet, peaceful and relaxing place that we enjoyed experiencing at night after we went off and did our Maine Midcoast adventures and in the morning when we had breakfast. Instead of retreating to our respective televisionwatching chambers like we often do at home, we hung out together.

One night my son and I completed a jigsaw puzzle we purchased at a nearby Reny’s, and we were so happy that we actually finished it.

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September Feature

FTHS is seeking graphics and memorabilia to use in the Town House School.

Former Students, Volunteers Breathe New Life into Town House School

Did you attend the school? FTHS would like to hear from you with memories the group’s historians can archive into local history. Please contact Luverne Preble Tinkham at 207-967-3352 if you have memories to share.

Not a former student but want to help the preservation effort? the Town House School. One director then made a motion to demolish the ‘hopeless’ schoolhouse. Only Lu Preble Tinkham and I spoke to trying to rehabilitate the building and then voted to not demolish it.”

“Early on, someone referred to the schoolhouse as only wood and nails! I answered loudly, ‘The place has a HEART!’ I am speaking for many old friends; not many of us left that went to school there,” Tinkham adds. “I felt that we needed to save it for the community. I hope people will look back and say a caring group once raised monies to save that schoolhouse for us to enjoy.”

BY JENNIFER SAUNDERS | PHOTOS BY MICHAEL D. WILSON

Former Students, Volunteers Breathe New Life Into Town House School On a first day of school some 118 years ago, Kennebunkport children walked through the doors of the Town House School — girls on one side, boys on the other — for the first time.

For the next 51 years, generations of children would begin their schooling at the 135 North Street location. And today, thanks to a heroic local effort, this example of the all-too-quickly disappearing one-room schoolhouse will be saved, preserving a piece of quintessential New England history for generations to come.

It’s all thanks to local volunteers, spurred by the heartfelt plea by one of the students who once attended that school, Luverne “Lu” Preble Tinkham, when it looked like the building’s disrepair would mean Town House School, like so many of its schoolhouse neighbors across the region, would be lost to time.

“I was brought up as a young child in the Town House area of Kennebunkport. When I was five

years old, in 1940, I attended the primary class there,” Tinkham recalls. “We met in the back room of the school, grades 1 through 3. Grades 4 through 8 met in the larger front room. My father and his five siblings also learned their ABCs in that school. Cousins and many young and old friends have passed through those two green doors: the boys the left door, the girls the right door.”

In 2015, however, the schoolhouse’s future was in peril.

“More than three years ago, the Kennebunkport Historical Society (KHS) board invited the society’s membership to a meeting about the Town House School, owned by the society since 1955,” explains Sandy Severance, chair of the nonprofit Friends of Town House School (FTHS). “While there was no agenda, 42 members soon learned that the board had filled a five-inch-thick book full of estimates on what it would require to rehabilitate

Following that vote to demolish the schoolhouse, Severance explains, “Nine longtime KHS member volunteers, past presidents and past KHS employees formed FTHS to raise funds for the rehabilitation of the school. We have had seven lectures on different sections of Historic Kennebunkport with antique photos of the town that two of our members wrote and presented, two large auctions of local art and antiques, two yard sales and two festive Prelude Roast Beef Dinners in early December at the Kennebunk Inn. We had a fashion show and luncheon in June, with Carla’s Corner models offering beautiful summer and fall fashions. On the Marsh Restaurant, The Nonantum Hotel, The Colony Hotel, Alisson’s Restaurant, The Kennebunk Inn and the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust have all been very supportive, offering us space to hold our functions. KHS members and local residents have supported our endeavor, and we have now raised the necessary funds to not only rehabilitate the Town House School but also provide a $140,000 endowment to maintain the school for many years to come.”

the last remaining one-room schoolhouse was to be razed,” says Barbara Barwise, the nonprofit’s secretary. “I attended a two-room schoolhouse in New Hampshire, grades 1-6, and appreciate what a loss to history removing the schoolhouse would be.”

A Prelude Roast Beef Dinner is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 5, and tickets will be available after Oct. 1 from FTHS members Judy Hyotte and Barbara Barwise.

And what memories those special schoolhouses hold. “Playing marbles, hopscotch, baseball in the well-worn diamond on the front lawn,”Tinkham recalls of the Town House School. “Oh what fun we had!”

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The momentum to save the school just keeps growing. KHS President Dana Dakers and director John Zimmerman have joined Severance and Barwise on the Schoolhouse Building Committee. “Hopefully the rehab

“I joined FTHS because of my interest in Kennebunkport history and dismay that

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Chamber News can begin soon,” Severance says. “It has been very gratifying to see so many townspeople and visitors come to the aid of a little 1900 schoolhouse, the last remaining of 20 one-room schools that once dotted the Kennebunkport landscape.”

Judy Hyotte is one of the local residents who became involved. “I attended a great art auction at The Colony almost two years ago, and when I spoke with folks about this, after having bought several items, I thought I definitely wanted to be involved and help in this great endeavor,” she says.

“My children attended a one-room schoolhouse in Massachusetts for kindergarten, which was the oldest one-room schoolhouse still in use in the U.S. at the time. I truly feel it is important to keep our heritage alive and our history in front of all of us.

Too many of our younger folk do not realize how important history and our heritage is. The town of Kennebunk sends our students to York to view the one-room schoolhouse there. Why not keep our own, and use it for functions so that all can learn more about our history?”

Local contractors and businesses have also offered their help, expertise and materials, and retired architect Harvey Wells drew detailed plans of the school, helping the group to get permits from the Maine Fire Marshal’s Office.

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Once restored, the renovated building will house meetings, presentations and receptions while providing the community with a place to learn more about the history of Kennebunkport.

“It is so rewarding to see the coming together of so many folks in various towns surrounding Kennebunkport. Everyone is coming together to save our school and has been very supportive of all of our fundraisers. Imagine, raising not only the rebuild cost but also the endowment!” Hyotte says.

“We continue to raise monies for maintenance and hope that our local contractors will step forward and help us with more bids. This is not a huge building but one so very precious and important to us here in the Kennebunks.”

The most rewarding part of this process for Tinkham so far? “Raising the funds needed, meeting with donors who cared as we did — one elderly lady, a former Town House School student, gave me a small paper bag and said, ‘Lu, here is a bit of help.

I realize you are working hard to raise money. This is my bottle money.’ Inside was $2.63 — working with my FTHS board members, the wonderful ideas, working always together to reach our goals.”

Jennifer Saunders serves as the content coordinator of Neighbors of the Kennebunks Magazine. She can be reached by calling jsaunders@bestversionmedia.com.

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“Take what you need; give what you can.” That’s the idea behind the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce’s Little Pantry on the front porch at 16 Water Street.

Yes, even in summer — even in Kennebunk — folks are using our emergency food pantry. Sometimes they stop by the pantry during the day; others stop by after dark. We know they’ve been there because we stock it before we leave for the day, and we always find it picked through in the morning.

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We’re finding ourselves in short supply these days, though, so we need your help. We were stocked through the holidays, when donations are top-of-mind in this generous community, but folks are hungry year-round!

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We need items such as peanut butter, canned protein like tuna, chicken and soups, plus pasta and personal care items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste and diapers.

Can you pick up something extra this week when you visit the grocery store? You can drop it off directly in the pantry or bring it inside for our storage shelves. Some parents use the opportunity to set an example for their young children, while others like to bring us whatever is on sale that week. We have one woman, we like to call her Kathy the Coupon Queen, who brings us whatever her coupons can buy for nearly free after all her deals!

“Working together with the Friends of Town House School group has been not only rewarding, but also great fun,” Severance says.

“The most rewarding experience has been being part of a group with shared interest, planning from virtually nothing to where we are today,” Barwise adds. “The community support has been outstanding.”

BY LAURA SNYDER SMITH

The Little Pantry is only meant to be a stopgap measure when folks find themselves short unexpectedly. Kennebunk also has a much larger food pantry available for weekly pickups. We work with COS as a partner in many charitable events, such as the Captain’s Cookoff as part of LAUNCH!, and encourage folks to continue donating there as well.

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All items are absolutely free. Take what you need; give what you can. The Little Pantry is open.

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Culinary Feature

BY DEBBIE MEIER

You Will Love Being Marooned with this Shipwreck Casserole!

METHOD:

DEB’S TIPS:

First, whisk up your eggs with the half-and-half, adding the nutmeg and salt and pepper as you whisk along with your couple of pinches of sugar. Whisk until the eggs become Incorporated with the nutmeg and salt and pepper.

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When using eggs, whether it be for a recipe or just scrambling them for breakfast, allow them to come to room temperature. This allows the egg to act as a proper binding ingredient.

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Whenever you have a chance to use fresh-from-the-farm freerange chicken eggs, by all means do. The difference between store-bought and fresh from a local farmer's stand is like night and day. Not only are you improving the flavor, but you are supporting our local farmers as well.

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When checking the freshness of an egg, place it in a bowl of water. If it lays on its side on the bottom, it is fresh. If the egg stands upright, it is still fine but should be used soon. If the egg floats, it has gone bad.

You then are going to take half of all your other ingredients, including your lobster, and add into the egg mixture. Stir just until all ingredients are mixed in.

Pour egg mixture into a 9-by-12 greased casserole dish.

You are then going to add the remaining other half of your vegetables and lobster and cheese, spreading evenly out. This ensures the ingredients are evenly spread within the casserole so every bite has some goodness in it.

Salt and pepper again.

Cover with tinfoil, and place in the fridge to sit overnight.

When you're ready in the morning, preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Cook casserole for 45 minutes. Keep checking every 15 minutes.

When it is done, take it out and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Serve with a side of bacon and sausage and toast made from homemade bread, and you too will have more family time on Sundays.

INGREDIENTS: Life can be hectic, and family time sometimes can be hard to obtain. One way I bring focus back to our family is a brunch on a Sunday. I love cooking, and I love spending time with my family. This breakfast casserole allows me to spend more time on Sunday mornings with my family as it is a casserole that can be prepared the night before. The Maine lobster that is one of the ingredients in this recipe is another incentive to gather the family on Sundays. It is a great way to use leftover lobster meat as well as the local farm fresh eggs that are the main ingredient in this delicious creation. This will be a repeat in your home; I guarantee it. Now let's get cooking!

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8 eggs

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4 cups of shredded hash browns (I use frozen.

There's no need to thaw them out.)

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1/2 cup chopped green pepper

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1/2 cup red onion chopped

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1/2 cup of chopped mushrooms

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1 cup of sharp cheese, shredded

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1 cup of shredded mozzarella

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1 tsp nutmeg

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1 cup of half and half

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1 whole lobster (1.25 lbs.), shelled

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Salt and pepper to season

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A pinch or two of sugar

Debbie Meier grew up in Canada and has always had a passion for the culinary arts, cooking and sharing the delicious foods she prepares with others. She is well known in the Kennebunks for her delectable meals. Her focus is on simple and easy tips that save time and money in the kitchen. Look for her monthly feature right here in Neighbors of the Kennebunks magazine.

Enjoy!

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Expert Contributor onto Downing Road heading west. I had been missing it in my travels by turning off Route 35 before I could catch sight of it. A hopyard in a brewer’s backyard going unnoticed. What a crime!

Fresh Hop Brewing in Kennebunk...

As we talked further, we found we had more in common than just where we live. We have kids who are the same age, have played the same sports and have actually been in the same classrooms! We found that we are both fans of a certain New York baseball team. (It’s nice to have a comrade when living in enemy territory!) A connection was certainly established, and with the growing popularity of the local movement, I knew we had to find a way to get something going and begin working together.

Who Knew?

BY MIKE HALEY It began three summers ago in the back hallway of the Kennebunkport Brewing Company (KBC). I poked my head out from my office in response to a voice calling through the doorway.

“Hello? Hello? I’m wondering if your brewer is here and if I could talk with him for a minute?”

“Sure thing,” I said. “What can I do for you?”

The man introduced himself and explained that he had a new project going at his farm and was wondering if we would be willing/able/interested in making use of his new crop.

The man is Alex Peacock; his farm is Winnow Hill Farm, and he is growing the craft beer industry’s most talked about ingredient: hops.

My interest was piqued. Right away, I had some questions for Alex. “Where is your farm? What varieties of hops are you growing? How many seasons have your plants been growing? Do you have any ‘processing’ capability?

How much will your harvest yield? When is the harvest?”

His response to my first question sparked the most conversation. Alex told me that the farm was in West Kennebunk, about eight miles from the brewery. Again, my interest was piqued. “Wait. I live in West Kennebunk!

Why haven’t I heard of or seen this hopyard?”

When he explained where his farm and hopyard are located, I realized that I had driven by the farm for years without ever noticing the hop trellises, which are pretty obvious when you see them, because the yard is on the front part of his property on Route 35, just beyond the right turn

At KBC, the hops that we use throughout the year are grown in the Pacific Northwest, the UK and Germany. Once harvested at the end of the summer, they are dried, milled into a powder and then pelletized. The hop pellets are then vacuum-sealed in foil bags and refrigerated for extended shelf life, allowing them to be used throughout the year with less of a decline in quality.

Being of the size and age that it is, Alex’s hopyard does not have the equipment to process his crop for extended use throughout the year. Hops from farms like his are destined for use in beer styles that we call “Wet-Hopped” beers. In brewing these types of beers, the hops are used in the brew within 24 to 48 hours of harvest from the hop bines at the farm. Locally sourced brewing at its best! Because of the high moisture content of these hops, it is imperative that they be put to use as soon as possible after being picked, as otherwise they will wither and begin to mold quickly.

We have brewed Winnow Hill Fresh Hop Ales for the past three years and are planning our fourth installment for early September this year. We have modified the recipe each year as new techniques and beer styles have gained popularity in the brewing world. Last year was the first year that Alex was able to provide us with two different hop varieties. Centennial was his first offering, and Cascade was his new addition. Both are classic and popular varieties in the craft brewing scene. We chose to brew two different styles with these hops, with a great response from our Federal Jack’s customers. We are working on two different recipes to follow suit again this year.

Our fresh-hop ale program has been a huge success for us at KBC. We have begun using more local ingredients in these beers over the last two seasons, with the addition of more locally malted barley options and availability. There are two Maine malting operations that we currently support: The Maine Malt House in Mapleton and Blue Ox Malt House in Lisbon Falls. With the booming growth of craft brewing in Maine, it is great to see that growth carry over to the supporting industries, too, and we are glad that we can be a part of it!

By mid-September, please be on the lookout for our 2018 versions of the Winnow Hill Fresh Hop Ales available on draft at Federal Jack’s and in growlers to go from the KBC Shipyard Store located right next to the brewery.

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Biddeford/Saco News

Biddeford's ENGINE Helps Area Teens Become AWARE

BY MATT ROBINSON

For more than seven years, Engine has been a driving force behind the burgeoning arts and culture scene in the Biddeford area. Founded by Tammy Ackerman, Joshua Bodwell and Stephen Abbott, the not-for-profit organization has helped transform the arts scene in and around Biddeford.

After receiving a Creative Communities Economic Development Grant from the Maine Arts Commission, Engine started operations in a 2,000-square-foot location at 265 Main Street, focusing mostly on exhibitions and events. Since then, Engine has relocated to a 6,000-squarefoot space in the Polakewich Building at 128 Main Street, expanding its offerings to include youth and adult arts education and adding such amenities as a makerspace, darkroom, screen-printing facility and artist studios.

“Engine is a multipurpose art space that launches contemporary art exhibitions, events, talks and

youth afterschool and vacation camps focused on art and design,” Ackerman explains. “Our goal is to be able to support programs that really engage people in a way that not only benefits individuals but the community as a whole.”

This year, Engine has partnered with the Saco-based student filmmaking organization Project AWARE on the Summer Film Institute (SFI). Through the partnership, Engine and Project AWARE will help local students tell stories through film.

“I became involved initially because of my family's relationship to Engine,” explains Elona Bodwell.

“I immediately really meshed with the group of youth and the adult leaders because they were like-minded to me in their want for social change.

A love for the arts and creativity is so fostered in Project AWARE's teachings, and I think that is something that everyone can connect to.“

Co-founded by Carl Lakari, Project AWARE is a 15-year-old nonprofit that not only runs the SFI but also has made many films and public service announcements for various clients over the years, all student-led. According to Ackerman, the partnership between the two organizations was forged in 2015 when Engine provided a venue for the SFI. After the SFI didn’t happen in 2016, Ackerman reached out to see if Engine could not only house but facilitate the 2018 edition.

“Things like this are not money-making adventures,” Ackerman says, smiling as she notes her organization is always seeking donations and other support, “but it's important to give youth a voice to raise awareness of issues they deal with on a daily basis.”

In an effort to bring more people and publicity to the 2018 SFI, Ackerman called on actor/

filmmaker Michael Nickles, who is known for such provocative projects as “Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary” and “Holly Star,” a large part of which was filmed in downtown Biddeford and Saco.

"Tammy Ackerman at Engine was one of the first people I met when I moved from Los Angeles to Saco,” Nickles recalls. We talked about my filmmaking background and she invited me to visit the set of a Project AWARE film that was being shot in Biddeford.” Immediately inspired, Nickles joined the crew on the spot, carrying gear while spending the day with the talented student filmmakers.

“Later, I saw the finished film and thought it was terrific.”

With his first experience having gone so well, Nickles was thrilled when he was asked to return as a guest director.

youth. I hope the program continues on creating foundations for creativity and having youth voices heard.”

In addition to his new hometown, Nickles hopes the SFI will also support creativity in the entire region.

“I would love to see the indie film community in Southern Maine grow and energize itself,” Nickles says. “And there's no better way to start generating that energy than with teenagers, because they tend to be fearless, passionate creators."

You can find out more about Engine at the organization’s website, https://feedtheengine.org.

Olivia Dufour and Jordan Biggs from Thornton Academy and Elona Bodwell from Kennebunk High School are working on the script for Project AWARE's Summer Film Institute 2018. Courtesy photo/Tammy Ackerman

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“Michael and I both are interested in seeing youth get a chance to experience filmmaking,” Ackerman explains, “so it was a fairly quick answer when I approached him about the SFI.” Many of the participants are of similar minds.

“I hope to continue gaining knowledge about film and creating film-related productions,” Bodwell says, “as well as working with other

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WELLS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES @Hope Hobbs Gazebo, Harbor Park Enjoy an outdoor concert.

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ART GUILD OF THE KENNEBUNKS SEPTEMBER SHOW @Community House, Kennebunkport Be a part of this opportunity to view — and perhaps buy — beautiful original art.

Time: Varies Cost: Free https://www.facebook.com/artguildkbk/

STRUT YOUR MUTT @Mother’s Beach, Kennebunk Join the Animal Welfare Society for the best dog walk around and help provide veterinary care for pets in need! Young attendees will love the craft table, bounce house and face-painting at the Kids Zone. Strike up a friendly competition with new friends over a game of beach cornhole. Test your dog’s talents in the beach agility course. Stop by the Wellness Zone to purchase dog DNA tests, pet first-aid kits, customizable tags and more. Take a spin through the shopping zone for merchandise to please any dog-lover. Smile for the camera in the ever-popular photo booth, where dogs are welcome! This year’s event will also feature live music by The Serfs.

Time: 9am-1pm Cost: $15

TUES., AUG. 28 FAMILY TREE AND GENEALOGY ADVICE @Meetinghouse Museum Drop in to learn more from Wells Town Historian Hope Shelley at the home of the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit at 938 Post Road in Wells.

Time: 10am-noon Cost: Free info@wohistory.org or 207-646-4775

SAT., SEPT. 8, AND SUN., SEPT. 9 31ST ANNUAL LAUDHOLM NATURE CRAFTS FESTIVAL @Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, Wells See the work of 120 master artisans in a beautiful seaside setting.

Time: 10am-4pm Cost: $5 members, $10 nonmembers https://www.wellsreserve.org/visit/eventsand-concerts

CYCLE OR STROLL FOR SWEETSER: FAMILY FUN EVENT @Eastern Trail, 50 Moody St., Saco This is a perfect ride/walk for families, community members and outdoor enthusiasts.

The bike ride includes three distances (two, eight and 14 miles) and the walk is three miles. Post-event activities include refreshments, apple cider pressing and tasting, face painting, farm tours and more!

Time: 10am-1pm Cost: $20 adults, $10 for youth 13-18; free for kids 12 and under http://www.sweetser.org/bike

SAT., SEPT.15

Time: 10am-2pm Cost: $5 members, $7 nonmembers and free for kids under 16 https://www.wellsreserve.org/visit/eventsand-concerts

ARUNDEL HERITAGE DAY @North Chapel Common, Rt. 111 and Limerick Rd. Crafts, food, music, agricultural and historical displays and more abound during Arundel’s annual community festival.

Time: 10am-4pm Cost: Free http://chamber.gokennebunks.com/events/ details/heritage-day-09-15-2018-6998

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SAT., SEPT. 15, AND SUN., SEPT. 16 AWS ADOPTION WEEKEND @Biddeford PetSmart A variety of animals will be available for adoption at the Biddeford PetSmart. Adoptions will be first-come, first-served. http://animalwelfaresociety.org/news_and_ events/petsmart-adoption-weekend-2/

CHAMBER AFTER HOURS @Huntington Common, Kennebunk Join us for networking, light refreshments and door prizes.

Time: 5-7pm Cost: $5 for chamber members and $10 for nonmembers http://gokennebunks.com/pages/events/ business-after-hours

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