The PORTLAND Daily Sun, Friday, May 17, 2013— Page 17
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Maine’s Equestrian Open Farm Day
9 a.m. Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center in Windham will be open for tours and other activities as part of Maine’s Equestrian Open Farm Day on Saturday, May 18. 9 a.m. to noon, Horse Show classes featuring RTT riders; noon to 1 p.m. Drill Team and demos featuring RTT staff and volunteers. RTT staff and volunteers will be available 9-12 for tours of the farm and to answer questions about RTT’s equine assisted activities and therapies. RTT is celebrating 20 years of service to the community — come see what the RTT experience is all about! Direction: To get to RTT take Route 302 to Land of Nod Road to 14 Lilac Drive.”
Tate House Museum Herb and Plant Sale
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tate House Museum Herb and Plant Sale will be held on May 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1267 Westbrook St., Portland. The museum garden contains heirloom plants that would have been found in an 18th century garden for medicinal, culinary and fragrant uses. The sale will include perennials and herbs that are found in our historic garden. We will also have some popular annuals available for sale. Plants will also be supplied by Broadway Gardens as well as museum volunteers and members. Our museum gift shop will also be open. The Tate House will also be opened for tours at a discounted rate for those buying plants.”
Maine Masonic Civil War Library and Museum
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. James E. Dufresne, director of the soonto-launch Maine Masonic Civil War Library and Museum in Portland, announced a “soft opening” on Saturday, May 18. The new library and museum is opening at 415 Congress St. A grand opening will be held later this summer, he said. Maine Masonic Civil War Library and Museum hours will be Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It will be closed on national and state holidays. It will also open by appointment. Entrance may be gained by way of the side door on Chestnut Street. For details, email jdufresne7575@gmail.com.
SMCC commencement
9:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. “The largest graduating class in the 67-year history of Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) will join with faculty and staff for an ocean-side commencement ceremony on the South Portland Campus athletic fields on Saturday, May 18 from 9:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. A total of 1,074 students are expected to receive their degrees from the College. The SMCC Class of 2013 graduates hail from 15 Maine counties, 17 states, eight countries, and include 33 students who are the first ever graduates of SMCC’s Midcoast Campus in Brunswick, which opened in 2011. The oldest graduate is 67 and the youngest is 19, with an average age of 29. These students represent incredible diversity of age, culture and experience including 40 graduates who are U.S. veterans.”
UNE 178th Commencement
10 a.m. “University of New England’s 178th Commencement ceremonies will take place outdoors under the tent on UNE’s Biddeford Campus this Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. The University will award an estimated 1,450 associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at the event, representing the College of Arts and Sciences, Westbrook College of Health Professions, College of Osteopathic Medicine, and College of Pharmacy. Each college will recognize its own student achievements at pinning and hooding ceremonies throughout the week. U.S. Senator Angus S. King, Jr. is the Commencement speaker. UNE will honor Maine’s Poet Laureate Wesley McNair with an honorary Doctor of Letters degree. The UNE College of Pharmacy will also mark the historic occasion of its inaugural graduating class, which includes 26 students from Maine. The event will also be streamed live at http://stream.une.edu.”
University of Maine School of Law graduation
10 a.m. Mara Liasson, an award-winning political correspondent for National Public Radio, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s commencement for the University of Maine School of Law. The graduation ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Ninety-seven students will be awarded J.D. degrees and two students will be awarded post-professional LL.M. degrees. More than two dozen merit awards will be presented to graduates. Family, friends and community members are welcome to attend. Also at commencement, the school will present the 2013 L. Kinvin Wroth Award to the Honorable John A. Woodcock Jr., Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine. The award, named after former Law School Dean L. Kinvin Wroth, honors a Maine Law graduate who has achieved distinction in his or her career by contributing as a leader, locally, nationally or globally, and who has helped advance his or her alma mater.” www.mainelaw.maine.edu
On Friday, May 31, SPACE Gallery in Portland will screen “The Source Family” about “a radical experiment in ‘70s utopian living.” Visit www.space538.org for details. (COURTESY IMAGE)
French Story Time
10 a.m. French Story Time with Greely French Club. Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main St., Cumberland. FMI 829-2215.
Spirits Alive gardening workday
10 a.m. to noon. “Volunteers dying to get into historic Eastern Cemetery have many options through Spirits Alive 2013 Events, Gardening Workday, May 18, 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Congress Street gate. Spirits Alive, the advocacy group for the Eastern Cemetery, opens the historic cemetery’s season with a gardening workday on May 18. From 10-noon, join cemetery friends, gardeners, history buffs, and neighbors to spruce up the area for summer. There will be an opportunity to gather the refuse of winter as well as mulch around the happy trees dotting the landscape. No experience is required! Master gardeners will be on hand to instruct volunteers on the basics of working near historic gravestones, and provide a fun morning for all. Support this city green space and help us encourage respect by keeping it beautiful. FMI: http://spiritsalive.org/events.htm Contact: sa@spiritsalive.org (Jean Keller), facebook.com/spiritsalive. org, twitter.com/easterncemetery.”
Perennial Swap in Cumberland
10 a.m. to noon. Bring a plant, take a plant. Free! Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main Street, Cumberland. FMI 8292215.
Bayside Spring into Health Fair.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. University of Southern Maine: “For the third year students are organizing and fundraising for the Bayside Spring into Health Fair. This event is sponsored by the local business community and brings health and safety information directly to the people of Bayside. Many other CONHP community partnerships participate in the fair. In addition local fire, rescue, police, social service, recreation and health care providers host booths. Demonstrations on nutrition, health and fitness highlight the benefits of healthy living. The community looks forward to this exciting annual event.” Oxford Street (between Chestnut and Myrtle). ”Come join us for informational tables, kids activities, music and more! Presented by the University of Southern Maine Bayside Community Nursing Partnership with Bayside Neighborhood Association and Midtown Community Policing. For more information or to volunteer, contact Dylan Jose at USM.” baysideportland.org/news-and-events
Indoor Yard Sale for Time Dollars
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Abundance Day: Indoor Yard Sale for Time Dollars - Join us Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Avenue, Portland. This is on the bus route near Washington Avenue and Allen Avenue. Open to Time Dollar members for Time Dollar Exchanges (and no cash accepted.)We have 25+ members offering new and gently used items for Time Dollars, including household items; art; hand-crafted items and clothes like new aprons and baby items; food and snacks; gardening materials and seeds; services; and a whole lot more! Additionally, members will offer chair mas-
sages, face painting, a craft table will be available for your self-directed use. There will be a talk on gardening, and self care/ health class. Play Nexus (http://www.playnexus.com/) will be here to offer play activities for kids and adults alike! Come have fun with other Hour Exchange Members, get some great items for Time Dollars and Play in our Community! See you here, Lesley Jones, lesleymjones@yahoo. comCall or email questions!”
Catholic Charities thrift store event
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Catholic Charities thrift store in Portland is turning two and everyone is invited to come see what’s new at its second anniversary party on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Debuting a new name: Threads of Hope, the store is committed to creating a shopping experience everyone can feel good about! ... On Saturday, May 18 customers will enjoy half-off all clothing as well as have the chance to enter raffles to win a pair of Red Sox tickets, gift certificates to Olympia Sports, or dinner for two at local restaurants. A free custom tote bag will be given away with a $20 purchase, while supplies last. Threads of Hope features gently worn clothing, shoes, accessories, furniture and books. Hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Threads of Hope is located in the Union Station Plaza, 244 St. John St. in Portland. Threads of Hope relies solely on donations for its inventory and welcomes donations of gently worn clothing, shoes, accessories, furniture, books, CDs and DVDs from individuals and businesses. Items may be brought to the store during regular business hours or to arrange for a pickup of larger items, call 781-8555. For more information visit www.ThreadsOfHopeCCM.org.”
Bug Light Kite Festival
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Come enjoy a day of old-fashioned, kiteflying fun at Bug Light Park! Members of the Noreasters Kite Club and Kites Over New England (KONE) will offer a fantastic display of fun and fanciful kites, will offer many activities like bol racing and a candy drop for the kids, and will help anyone looking to learn how to fly their own kite. Kites will be available for purchase in the museum gift shop at the park. There will also be food and drinks available for purchase at a barbecue at the event. Portland Breakwater Lighthouse (aka Bug Light) will be open to the public during the festival, as well, giving a rare chance to see the inside of the lighthouse, thanks to volunteers from the South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club. Rain date: May 25.” Bug Light Park, 1 Madison St., South Portland. www.sphistory.org
All State Music Festival
2 p.m. Windham High School Performing Arts Center. The University of Southern Maine School of Music hosts the 60th annual Maine Music Educators Association All State Music Festival, May 16 to May 18 on the Gorham campus, culminating in three Saturday afternoon concerts at Windham High School. Starting at 2 p.m. http://www.usm.maine. edu/events see next page