November 15, 2013
18 The Weekly Sentinel
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Portland’s Downtown District Hosts Shop for a Cause Day
PORTLAND Portland’s Downtown District is hosting its annual Shop for a Cause Day on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30. Shop for a Cause Day is a unique way for businesses to give back to the community, while encouraging shoppers to “buy local” this holiday season. This year, participating stores and galleries will donate a portion of their sales from that day to the Milestone Foundation’s HOME Team. The Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement Team, or HOME Team is collaboration between the City of Portland, The Milestone Foundation and the Portland Downtown District. The HOME Team offers on-the-spot intervention to help guide homeless individuals (many with mental health and chronic substance abuse issues) to appropriate social service agencies. It also plays a proactive role in engaging with individuals on the streets who may be exhibiting disruptive or unsafe behaviors. Their interventions result in significant
safety for the individual and the Downtown Portland community. “The HOME Team has become such an integral part of the City of Portland and we at Milestone Foundation are pleased to work in partnership with so many other community members. We are honored to be named the recipient of this event, knowing the proceeds support outreach and a stronger community,” said Evelyn Blanchard, Executive Director of Milestone Foundation. “Shop for a Cause Day is a great way to bring the retail community together to raise money for a great cause that directly impacts all of us in downtown Portland,” said Steve Hewins, interim Executive Director of PDD. “Small Business Saturday is a great time to support Portland’s vibrant and unique local businesses.” PDD’s annual Shop for a Cause Day has supported numerous local charities throughout the years, most recently raising 7,000 for Junior Achievement of Maine. For more information, contact PDD at 207-772-6828 or visit portlandmaine.com.
...CONCERT from page 12 his own. His latest record, “The Spokes Man,” bares witness to these gifts. Canadian folk and roots magazine, Penguin Eggs, said of Werth’s work, “[He] tells stories well, has an eye for the human condition with all its foibles and passions and accompanies himself superbly.” Baker and Werth have collaborated in the past, most notably on “You Save Me,” which they co-wrote and which appeared on Baker’s “Through the Shadows.” Werth also sang
backup on the album’s closer, “Welcome Home.” Tickets are $10 in advance or $12at the door. For advance reservations, call 207-450-8746. You can also visit or call the church office (207-384-4091) between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Since the Nov. 23 show will occur on the weekend before Thanksgiving, anyone who attends is invited to bring a nonperishable item to donate to an area food bank.
LOVING CAT NEEDS A LOVING HOME
Lebanon Rescue Dept. Holds Successful Open House LEBANON This year saw the largest crowd in the history of the Lebanon Rescue Departments Annual Halloween Open House event that took place on Oct. 30. Even though the event was schedule for 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., kids started showing up at 4:30 p.m. and were still coming at 7:30 p.m.. Over Budget Monster Mud Truck was on display, which has been a favorite of kids coming to the event for the past several years. Kids lined up to see the monster mud truck and have their picture taken with the truck driver, Gary Musler Jr. Musler handed out pictures of his truck and several kids asked for autographs and had their picture taken with the monster mud truck, which was specially decorated for the event. “Within the first two hours of the event, we had handed out
Friday, Nov. 15
call 207-283-4487.
Harlem Superstars at Traip Academy
Tuesday, Nov. 19
The Harlem Superstars will travel to Traip Academy on Nov. 15 to take on the Kittery Community AllStars. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the game will start at 7 p.m. Tickets will be $10 for students and seniors and $12 for adulst. FMI: call 207-439-3800.
Saturday, Nov. 16 Bean Supper
The Trailblazers Club in Wells will be hosting a bean supper on Nov. 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The supper is all you can eat and will include a variety of beans, hot dogs, ham, chili and dessert among other things. There will be a cash bar for soda, cocktails and beer. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children. FMI: call Kim at 207-646-6261 or Lynda at 207646-6030.
Craft Fair
The Fifth Annual Traip Athletic Booster’s Craft Fair will be held on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Traip Academy. There is a $1 suggested donation or the event is free with a nonperishable food item.
Trail Hike
On Nov. 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wells Conservation Commission member, Markus Diebolt, will lead a two hour tour that will begin at the end of Thompson Lane off of Perry Olive Road in Wells. Reservations are required. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. FMI: email info@ gwrlt.org or call 207-646-3604.
A male, brown/black coon cat, extremely friendly, child-safe, domesticated (uses the litter box) that just wants to curl up in your lap! If you want an AWESOME cat, please call Safe Haven at (207) 646-1611 or visit them at 1616 Post Road / Route 1 in Wells.
all of the plastic paramedic helmets we had ordered, all of this year’s EMS bags and ran out of several other things. We felt bad to run out so quick, but we never ex-
pected this many kids to attend,” said Assistant Chief Jason Cole. “Between the two nights we had well over 1,000 people attend. See LEBANON page 28...
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Sunday, Nov. 17
Found in the Concordeville section of York and believed to be abandoned, this SUPER SWEET cat has been turned over to Safe Haven Humane Society for safe keeping.
Left to right: Brooklyn (age 7), Danielle (age 9), Emma (age 4), and Emily (age 7), all of Lebanon, in front of the Monster Mud Truck Over Budget at the Lebanon Rescue Department Halloween Open House.
Monday, Nov. 18 Moonlight Walk
Join for a Moonlight Walk on the Biddeford section of the Eastern Trail at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18. The walk will be lit by natural light, so do not use a flashlight or other artificial light sources. Please do not bring pets. Walkers will meet at the Southern Maine Medical Center parking lot. FMI: contact Joe Yuhas at folk44@aol.com or
Learn About Blue Herons
On Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., Join Danielle D’Auria, a wildlife biologist, to learn about blue herons and their close relatives. The meeting is open to the public and free. It will be held in the Mather Auditorium of the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm. FMI: contact Bob Watson at 207-251-1135.
Thursday, Nov. 21 Help End Hunger
On Nov. 21 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the DRM Band will be playing at the Eliot United Methodist Church. Donations will be accepted at the event to support End 68 Hours of Hunger Program. Refreshments will be served after the concert. FMI: contact Patty Marsden at 207-439 -6593.
Choose To Be Healthy Coalition
On Nov. 21 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. the York County Community College will host a Choose To Be Healthy Coalition that will center on tobacco prevention. Experts from the American Lung Association, The Breathe Easy Coalition and the Center for Tobacco Independence will answer questions. FMI: contact Deb Erickson-Irons at 207-351-2659.
Friday, Nov. 22 Friday Forum
On Friday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m., the Dance Hall in Kittery will be hosting their Fourth Annual Friday Forum. The series gives artists the opportunity to collaborate and experiment, while giving audiences the excitement of experiencing the process live. This installment will feature MetaBeat Live, a group of life-long Beatles fans who have come together to create music based of the Beatles’ classics. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. To purchase a ticket go to ww.brownpaper tickets. com/event /472034. FMI: visit thedancehallkittery.org.
“Gasland II” Showing
“Gasland II” will be shown at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Kennebunk. The whow will start at 7 p.m. and dessert will be served at 6:30 p.m. FMI: contact Sassy Smallman at gogreen@gwi.net.
Saturday,Nov. 23 Christmas Fair
On Nov. 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., a Christmas Fair will be held at West Kennebunk United Methodist Church. The event will include a silent auction, craft and bake sale and vintage items. FMI: contact Steven G. Rahl at 207-467-3378.
Holiday Faire
The St. Christopher Church in York will host a Holiday Faire on Nov. 23 form 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include a live auction, a theme basket raffle, a silent auction and a variety of snacks. FMI: call 207-361-3353.
Christmas Fair
The First Congregational Church of North Berwick will hold their annual Christmas Fair on Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be numerous tables that will include baked goods, jewelry, hand-knitted items and more. FMI: contact June at 207-676-9936.
Winter Farmers’ Market
The York Winter Farmers’ Market will begin on Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The American Legion in York. The market will continue on each Saturday until March 29. FMI: visit www.gatewayfarmersmarket.com .
Sunday, Nov. 24 Road Race
The First Annual 5K Road Race Pilgrim Dash will take place at the Wells Rec Park. Sign in will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. Price to register is $25 for individuals and $55 for families. FMI: go to www.wellsrec.org.
Holiday Open House
The Wraparound Porch in York will open its home and studio for a Holiday event. The venue will share delicious refreshments as well as the latest from Denny’s easel. FMI: call 828-230-0042.