~ Calendar of Events ~

the history of the development of Kennebunk Beach as a to urist destination. The tour takes about 90 minutes and covers a one-mile loop. The Historic District Walking Tour begins at 12 p.m. at the Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. Explore the history of the elaborate and historic homes that line Kennebunk’s Summer Street neighborhood in downtown Kennebunk. Tours are guided by trained museum guides and cost $10 per person, $5 for members. Reserve in advance at 207-9854802 or www.brickstoremuseum.

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Food Drive

Rolling Thunder Chapter 1 Maine will be holding a food drive to ben- efit the Sanford Veteran’s Center Food Pantry at the IG A Supermarket on Route 1 (Post Road), Wells, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, July 9 & Sunday, July 10

Solstice Craft Show

The Summer Solstice League of Maine will host its 38th annual craft show on July 9-10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Wells Jr. High, 1470 Post Road. More than 80 quality crafters will be featured. Admission and parking are free. FMI: www. summersolsticecraftshows.com.

Sunday, July 10

Summer Crafters Market at York Region Chamber of Commerce, 1 Stonewall Lane, York. It is free to attend, and plenty of free parking is available. Come see the quality, handmade items and meet the artisans. FMI: wwwgatewaytomaine.org.

The market is up 10 a.m. to 4p.m.

Monday, July 11

Historic Walking Tours: Perkins Cove

Ogunquit Heritage Museum is proud to announce its tour of the cove every Monday and Wednesday, 10-11 a.m. The tour offers many insights into the history of Perkins Cove and is accompanied by a brochure showing 19 wonderful vintage photographs. Reservations are required at info@ ogunquitheritagemuseum.com or 207-646-0296.

Tuesday, July 12

Stories in the Old Schoolhouse

Spend an hour at Old York’s historic York Corner Schoolhouse, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., through August 30, to hear a story outside. The program features books that bring history to life and teach children about life in New England. Recommended for children ages 4 to 10. Listeners will be safely distanced. Following the story, children may enjoy a related activity or tour the inside of the schoolhouse with their grownup. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free. For a schedule, visit tinyurl. com/yckpczs9; or contact Janice Plourde at programs@oldyork.org, or 207-363-4974.

Wednesday, July 13

York County GOP Meeting

The York County Republican Committee monthly meeting will be held in the auditorium on the second fl oor of Alfred Town Hall, 16 Saco Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the business meeting is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Former state senator Andre Cushing will be the guest speaker. Current legislators and 2022 candidates will also be in attendance. FMI: communications@yorkgop.org or 207-468-2395.

Historic Walking Tours:

Perkins Cove

Ogunquit Heritage Museum’s tour of the cove, every Monday and Wednesday, 10-11 a.m., offers many insights into the history of Perkins Cove. Reservations are required at info@ogunquitheritagemuseum.com or 207-646-0296.

Thursday, July 14

Ellis Park Concerts

The Ellis Park Summer Concert Series presents ELVIS, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the gazebo by York’s Short Sands. This free series is sponsored by Ellis Park. FMI: www. yorkparksandrec.org.

Building Healthy Communities

The Project Alliance Coalition and Kennebunkport Public Health offer monthly meetings to provide a safe space to build a supportive, caring community and learn about substance use disorder, treatment options, and supporting recovery. Meetings take place the second Thursday of the month, 4-5 p.m., at the Louis T. Graves Memorial Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. This month’s guest speaker will be Lacey Bailey, a certified drug and alcohol counselor for Sweetser embedded with the Sanford Police Department. Access and training for emergency administration of Naloxone to treat a possible opioid overdose will also be provided. FMI: Cheri Sullivan, Director, CHCC/Project Alliance, at chcc@une.edu or 207602-3589.

Go Wild!

Center for Wildlife and Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will be hosting a full-

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JULY 14 from page 4 day Project WILD training at the center from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for educators to learn how to incorporate nature and wildlife into their lessons. Lunch is included, and all participants will receive a copy of Project WILD’s curriculum guide. The project’s mission is to provide wildlife-based conservation and environmental education that fosters responsible actions toward wildlife and related natural resources. To register, visit tinyurl. com/mu7r7u67.

Friday, July 15

Ellis Park Concerts

The Ellis Park Summer Concert Series presents the Bel Airs, 6:308:30 p.m., at the gazebo by York’s Short Sands. This free series is sponsored by Ellis Park. FMI: www. yorkparksandrec.org.

Saturday, July 16

Wells Harbor Concerts

The free Wells Harbor Summer concert series presents The Bel Airs, 6-8 p.m., at the Hope Hobbs Gazebo in Wells Harbor Park. Limited benches are available, and folding chairs and blankets are welcome. In cases of rain, concerts will be cancelled. FMI: 207-646-5113 or www.wellstown. org/748/summer-concert-series.

Ellis Park Concerts

The Ellis Park Summer Concert Series presents the Jerry T Band, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the gazebo by York’s Short Sands. This free series is sponsored by Ellis Park. FMI: www.yorkparksandrec.org.

York Soccer Club, York Little League, and York Youth Football are holding a gear swap from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the soccer fields at 40 Bog Road, York. All gently used sports gear (soccer, baseball/softball, football, lacrosse, basketball, field hockey, etc.) will be accepted and available. If families have not yet dropped off gear, they can contact their club president to schedule.

Hike and Paddle Along the Ogunquit River Great Works Regional Land Trust and Healthy Rivers Oqunquit (HeRO) are partnering for a twopart paddle/walk on July 16 and 23 to help connect watershed residents to their river. The paddle is scheduled for July 16. Participants should arrive at World Within Sea Kayaking at 1:30 p.m. for an introduction to the paddle, followed by a 2 p.m. boat launch. Boat rental fees are $35 for single, $45 for tandem. Guides will be placed along different points of the river to identify special features. FMI and to register, visit www.gwrlt.org/ event/paddle-the-ogunquit-river.

UCC Eliot Curbside Meals

July’s curbside meal, available for pick up at the First Congregational Church of Eliot, UCC, 1361 State Road, Eliot, is an Italian sandwich (regular or vegetarian), bag of chips, bottle of water, and a chewy chocolate chip cookie, all for $12. Pick up between 4 and 5 p.m. Order online at www.eliotucc.org or 439-1105. All proceeds go to the ministries of the church.

Breakfast with Lions Kittery Lions breakfast will be held 7:30-11 a.m. Adults $7 and kids

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William Fogg Library

Summer Reading

Everyone can participate in summer reading with challenges for all ages. Participants can track their reading, write reviews, complete fun activities, and earn prizes. For questions, email Eliza at childrensservices@williamfogglibrary.org.

Board Games

Join the library Saturday, July 16, at 1:30 p.m., for the fi rst Board Game Day. Recommended for ages 8 and older.

Read with Winston

Come hang out at the library and read to Winston, a certified therapy dog. He will be at the library on July 12 at 11 a.m.

Homeschool Group

Join the library each Wednesday at 1 p.m. for the Homeschool Group. Every week is a different activity, including STEAM, music story time, book group, and an escape room.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-439-9437 or visit www.williamfogglibrary.org.

DA Hurd Library

Teen/YA Book/Craft Group

The group will enjoy a weekly program on Wednesdays at 2 p.m., alternating book discussions and crafts. Snacks are included.

Weekly Games

Weekly games will take place in the Children’s Room on Thursdays 5-6:30 p.m.

Local Arts

Enjoy the library’s Local Artist of the Month display. Local artists are encouraged to participate and share their work for the community to admire.

North Berwick Food Pantry

The DA Hurd Library is a drop-off location, accepting non-perishable donations, for the North Berwick Food Pantry and Community Food Exchange.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-676-2215 or visit www.da-hurd.lib.me.us.

Ogunquit Memorial Library

Artistic Bookbinding

This is an established group that meets Saturdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the library and welcomes interested newbies to come learn about the art of bookbinding. This event is recommended for ages 12 and older.

Speaker Series

Join the library for a two-week speaker series with Lu Porreca, Wednesday, July 13 and 20, 2:303:30 p.m. in person at the library. Porreca is a mentor and consultant with the Proctor Gallagher Institute who helps people transform their dreams into reality, goals into achievements, and thinking into results. Pre-registration is required.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-646-9024 or visit www.ogunquitlibrary.com.

Wells Public Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Join the library for Mother Goose

Mondays, July 11 at 10:30 a.m.

Children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers are invited to the library to engage in lap activities, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays.

Books at the Beach and dancing. The event takes place at the gazebo in Harbor Park, weather permitting.

Kids Move to the Groove Board-certified music therapist

Ben Pernick is coming Thursday, July 14, at 1:30 p.m., to present a high-energy program that makes fitness fun. Ben leads a variety of stretches and exercises to the beat of classic hit songs. There will also be mindful breathing exercises and brain games mixed in.

Crafty Kids

On Thursday, July 14, at 3 p.m., the library will offer drop-in art projects including painting, drawing, gluing, and collaging. All programs will be held at the library, outside if the weather permits. All materials will be provided and all ages are welcome.

Teen Movie Night

On Thursday, July 14, at 5 p.m., come to the library to enjoy a movie on our projector screen. Teens can vote for the movie they want to watch each month. Popcorn and snacks will be available.

Sustainable Lobstering in Maine

On Tuesday, July 12, at 6:30 p.m., learn about the early history of the lobster industry and discuss the techniques and economic significance of lobstering in Maine today. The lobster’s anatomy and life cycle will also be explored. This program is presented by the Maine State Museum via Zoom. Watch the presentation at the library, or email Stefanie at sclaydon@wellstown.org for the Zoom invitation.

Music and Trivia

On Thursday, July 14, at 3:30 p.m., musician Ben Pernick combines live performances, fun facts, and trivia based on hits through the ages. There’ll be tunes from Broadway, television, artist retrospectives, and many other genres. No registration is required.

Conversational French Language Group

Join us at the library on Thursday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. for an informal approach to practicing or re-learning French. Venez parler français avec nous!

On Wednesday, July 13, at 10:30 a.m., children will be engaged in stories, songs, interactive games, See LIBRARIES on page 7 . . .

Fiber Arts

Have you been crafting during the past few months? Join us every Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the library to show off your latest knitting creation, get tips on your crochet technique, and just chat with old friends and make some new ones. All ages and levels of ability are encouraged to join.

Sponsorship

Unless otherwise indicated, all events are free and sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-646-8181 or visit www.wellslibrary.org.

York Public Library

Summer Reading Challenge

The Summer Reading Challenge is back. Log your reading, play Bingo, and earn prizes all summer long. Babies through teens in twelfth grade will receive a new book from the library’s prize cart. Adults may choose a free book from the Book Nook. The challenge concludes on Saturday, August 6. The 2022 Summer Challenge is sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank.

Artist in Residence

On Wednesday, July 13, and Friday, July 15, join artist Kim Bernard and her PopUpCycler for an interactive show-and-tell. Learn how she upcycles trash into art with her plastic recycling machines and travels around New England with her mobile workshop making “trashy” art with community groups, schools, art centers,