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Friday, July 14, 2023
Volume 19 • Issue No. 28
19th Annual Pow Wow This Weekend in Wells WELLS The Wells Chamber of Commerce and the New Hampshire Inter-Tribal Native American Council proudly announce the 19th Annual Pow Wow, to be held on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16 at Wells Harbor Park, 331 Harbor Road, Wells. The ceremonies will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The weekend will feature dancing, drumming, vendors, and storytelling. The MC for the weekend is Richard Rogers, with flute music by assorted musicians. The Grand Entry happens at 12
p.m. Saturday, and there will be a fundraising auction at 11 a.m. on Sunday. The Wells Harbor Park Free Concert Series is teaming with the Pow Wow to feature The Ricco Bar Band at 6 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. The public is cordially invited to attend the Pow Wow. No drugs or alcohol are allowed on the premises for both days. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children 12 and under. Children under 6 are free. For more information, caLl 603651-8769.
Motorcycle and Jeep Ride to Support Men’s Mental Health YORK COUNTY Stay; For Life, a local nonprofit aimed at decreasing the stigma around men’s mental health, invites all riders to their first annual Motorcycle and Jeep Ride on Saturday, July 22. The ride begins at the Trailblazers Club in Wells and will end at Iron Tails Saloon in Acton, where a full day of events will be ready for all to enjoy.
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“Our organization strives to shine a light on the importance of mental health, specifically for men, by facilitating discussions about mental health and suicide,” said Angela Stevens, co-founder of Stay; For Life. The non-profit was established after the suicide death of her 18 year old son, Trent, in June of 2022. “Everyone struggles with mental health from time to time, including men. Maybe this could have been prevented… if men’s mental health was more of an open topic, and less of a stigma to talk about.” The first annual ride will be approximately 1.5 hours in length, and although specific to motorcycles and Jeeps, all are welcome to attend the full day event after the ride at Iron Tails. Guests can enjoy local vendors, food, drinks, raff les, contests and live music by the band Leaving Eden. The Stay; For Life team will be on hand with mental health and suicide prevention resources. Stay; For Life provides outreach to schools, businesses, and the community, offering education around suicide
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facts and prevention, and advocacy around the importance of mental health in today’s world. Funds raised at events like this help Stay; For Life support those currently struggling with their mental health, as well as those who are dealing with the grief of losing a loved one to suicide. Registration on the day of the ride will run 9-10 a.m., with the race starting promptly at 10:30 a.m. Admission is $20 per rider. For more information and to register, visit www. stayforlife.org, email stayforlife2022@gmail.com, or call 207-608-1141.
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Summer in Kennebunk Tastes like Blueberries! KENNEBUNK First Parish Unitarian Church in Kennebunk is excited to announce its annual Blueberry Festival & Craft Fair on Saturday, July 22. The fair showcases blueberry-related products, handcrafted artwork and home goods, as well as the always popular vintage jewelry table. Attendees can enjoy homemade blueberry confections, crab rolls, vegan wraps, hot dogs, and homemade tangy lemon ice cream. Over 40 arts and crafts vendors from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts will be set up in colorful tents on the lawn. Some vendors have been working the annual festival for several years, with new vendors slated to join in this year. Blueberry cheese and a variety of other cheeses will be offered by West River Creamery, Vermont. Artists and artisans from all around New England will be showcasing painted seascapes and landscapes, handmade textiles, modern art, embellished clothing, hand-made pottery, and products made from reclaimed wood. Original cards, natural soaps, lotions, and fragrances, seacoast glass, silver jewelry, painted glassware, hats, wooden signs, and even gifts for
a favorite pet are just a few of the many additional items available for sale. Three award-winning authors will also be on hand to offer their books to children, teens and adults. This year’s Blueberry Festival also marks the 250th Anniversary of the First Parish Church, located at 114 Main Sreet in Kennebunk. The festival will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that Saturday. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ people/blueberry-and-craft-fairin-kennebunk-maine. Photo above: Tents cover the lawn between First Parish UU Church and Kennebunk Free Library at the annual Blueberry Festival & Craft Fair. Photo by Mark Ettinger.
Open Farm Day Next Sunday STATEWIDE Maine Open Farm Day is happening all across the state on Sunday, July 23. The annual public event was started by Maine farmers and their supporters in 1989 to promote local agriculture and to educate visitors about the essential role farming plays in the public’s everyday lives. Now in its 34th year, the agritourism event has succeeded in raising awareness about Maine farms and the products, livestock and produce they provide. Maine
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Open Farm Day is an opportunity to connect visitors to Maine farms so they may learn and see firsthand the care and effort that goes into running a family farm. Each site will be hosting its own itinerary of workshops, tours and demonstrations for the day, offering the public a chance to meet the farmers and to learn more about local farming. A rea farms par ticipating this year include: Ewe and See FARMS on page 2 . . .
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