~ Calendar of Events ~

every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 4 through November 19, as well as Mayfest on May 7. The Kittery Community Market has openings for agricultural, prepared foods, and artisan crafters booths. Interested vendors should email kitterycommunitymarket@gmail. com or visit www.kitterycommunitymarket.com/become-a-vendor.

Friday, March 3

Overeaters Anonymous

Fridays at 9 a.m. at First Parish Church hall, 180 York St., York. For those who struggle with food, weight or unwanted food behaviors. Fellowship and support, free of cost. FMI: www.oa.org.

Friday Soup and Simple Meals during Lent

St. Martha Church, 30 Portland Rd., Kennebunk: Fridays of Lent at 6 p.m., preceded by a Lenten supper of chowder and soup. St. Mary Church, 236 Eldridge Rd., Wells: Fridays of Lent at 12 p.m., followed by a Lenten lunch of chowder and soup. St. Christopher Church, 4 Barrell Ln., York: Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Lenten meal and brief presentation by Fr. Scott Mower. FMI or to volunteer: www.portlanddiocese.org/lentenmeals or 207-364-4556.

Saturday, March 4

“Great Grief”

1:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Brick Store Museum is partnering with Maine Humanities Council to co-host a free virtual discussion led by USM Professor of History, Libby Bischof. The lecture will use examples from the Museum’s archives to illustrate the changing experience of public and private grief in society over the past 200 years. Program is free, registration required. FMI: www.brickstoremuseum.org/calendar.

Sunday, March 5

Sound Meditation

2-3 p.m. at The Dance Hall Kittery, 7 Walker St., Kittery. Using crystal bowls, percussion, and v oice, Peggo Horstmann Hodes uses the power of vibration to clear stuck energy in the body, bringing you back home to true nature. Bring layers to lie on and cover up with; chairs are also available. Session also available via Zoom. Free will donations greatly appreciated. FMI and to register: vibrantvoice@ gmail.com.

Tri-Town Winter Farmers Market

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Central School, 197 Main St., South Berwick. FMI: www.tritownfarmersmarkets.com.

Tuesday, March 7

Coffee and Conversation

Join Mornings in Paris and 207 Prime Properties with a coffee on them! 9-11 a.m. at Mornings in Paris, 21 Western Ave., Kennebunk, and 246 Main St., Ogunquit. 207 Prime’s agents are looking forward to answering questions about local real estate. FMI: emily@207prime.com.

American Legion Meeting

7 p.m. at the Berwick Town Hall, 11 Sullivan Square, Berwick. All area veterans are cordially invited to join the men and women of Charles S. Hatch Post #79. Town hall is handicap accessible with ample parking. FMI: www.berwickmelegionpost79.org.

Shipyard Hiring Event

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard will be holding a hiring event, 12-3 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 300 Woodbury Ave., Portsmouth, NH. FMI: penhjobs@navy.mil.

Wednesday, March 8

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Lawns to Lobsters

1 p.m. at First Parish Church, 180 York Street, York. Learn to maintain a beautiful property using organic methods that will not harm the environment. This one-hour presentation will provide easy practices for a healthy, natural yard that looks great, uses less water, and requires less maintenance. The focus is on organic (non-chemical) lawn care, and includes guidelines on using plants native to Maine. Presenter Kristie Rabasca is an environmental engineer, gardener, and stormwater geek, and has worked on projects protecting water resources in Maine and New Hampshire. Parking is free. A $5 donation is greatly appreciated. Sponsored by the Old York Garden Club. FMI: www.oldyorkgardenclub.org or oygcme@ gmail.com.

Annual Chamber Awards

5-7 p.m. at the Center For Wildlife, 375 Mountain Rd., Cape Neddick. York Region Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Presentation of Awards for 2022: Citizen, Business and Volunteer of the Year for Eliot, Kittery, South Berwick and York. Appetizers provided by Chill Catering, complimentary beer and wine provided by CFW and a local brewery, and door prize drawings. Registration fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled, and space is limited. Pre-registration required by March 6 at noon. Members, $5 per person, guests and nonmembers, $25 per person. FMI: www. gatewaytomaine.org.