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Bake
Sale on July 3:
There will be a bake sale at the Gray Marketplace
(formerly Future Foods) on Sat., July 3rd. The ladies
group (Women's Fellowship) of the Gray Congregational
Church will be hosting this event. Baked goods will
be available for sale from 8am until they are all
sold. Please stop by and support this group.
Gray Library Notes
At Last! The Gray Public Library has a wireless network!
If you have a laptop computer with a wireless card
you can come in and connect to the Internet. This
is one added service for the community. The network
is compatible with all wireless cards. Come in and
try it out!
All this week (June 22-June 26) is sign up time for
summer reading. Bring your children into the library
during regular hours and get them signed up to Discover
New Trails@your library. Kathy George has a wonderful
program planned and will be offering some special
programs throughout the summer. Summer Reading programs
will be held on Tuesday from June 29 - August 10.
The programs begin at 10:30 and will include stories
and crafts. The program is open to all children. We
have several special programs lined up that will be
announced at a later date.
Gray
Water District Board of Trustees meeting Monday,
June 28, 7 p.m. at District office, 80 Shaker Rd.
This meeting is open to the public and the public
is welcome to attend.
Public supper: July 3rd, from 5 to 6 pm at
the American Legion, 15 Lewiston Rd, Gray. Beans,
chop suey, cole slaw, hot dogs, brown and Italian
breads, pies.
Strawberry festival: The 29th Annual New Gloucester
Strawberry Festival will be Thursday July 8 from 6
to 8 pm at the Congregational Vestry, Gloucester Hill
Road. The New Gloucester Historical Society sponsors
the Festival. Come enjoy Chipman's berries hand picked
by Society members and friends and imported from Poland,
ME. New Gloucester's own Hodgman's Frozen Custard
can be added to your summer treat- the berries are
available in a variety of ways. Highlights of the
Festival include the Berry, Berry Good Band. "Do
You Know New Gloucester?", a collection of New
Gloucester history stories, will be for sale and copies
can be signed by the author, Margaret True Racette.
A baked goods table and a raffle complete the evening.
Third Annual His Gifts And Presence New England
Arts Festival
The Third Annual His Gifts and Presence New England
Arts Festival will feature a wide array of artists,
including musicians, painters, poets, dancers, mimes,
actors, jewelry designers, and potters. The vision
is to become a network of Christian artists bring
the arts back into the church. The aim is to use the
arts as a vehicle for evangelism and worship and a
source of encouragement and healing for Christian
artists.
Festival participants, to name a few, include singer
songwriter Johannah Mackin who has opened for Christian
greats such as Tammy Trent, Greg Long, and Kristy
Starling. Also featured will be work from Composer
Mark Bishop Evans, Painter/sculptor Barbara Bagshaw,
who is currently showing at Little Sebago Gallery,
along with many other quality artists. On Friday July
9, from 6 to 9 p.m., Alvin Ailey Dance Theater company
teacher and winner of the prestigious Lehman Award
Stephanie Powell will be offering a free dance technique
workshop. All levels are welcome. To register, please
email bagshaw@mac.com.
The festival will be held on Saturday July 10 at the
Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Greater Portland,
located on Route 302. The visual arts exhibits will
be held from 2:00 to 9:00 pm. Performance arts will
be featured from 5 to 9 p.m. Refreshments available
for purchase. Admission is by donation. Festival Website:
www.newenglandchristianartscouncil.org
Toyota/Sweetser Golf Classic Set for June 28
Toyota/Sweetser Golf Classic. The 15th annual Toyota/Sweetser
Golf Classic will take place June 28 at the Sable
Oaks Golf Club in South Portland. PGA Tour member
Jeff Gallagher will host a golf demonstration at 9
a.m. The Golf Classic begins with a shotgun start
at 10 a.m. The tournament supports Sweetser's programs
and services for children and adults with mental and
behavioral disorders, and their families. For more
information, call 842-2422 or email to kcrean@sweetser.org.
Patriot Soccer Club to Offer Weekly Mini-Camp
and Foot Skills Sessions
The Patriot Soccer Club will be offering a weekly
summer mini-camp and foot skills session each Wednesday
from 6-8pm starting June 23 at the fields behind the
Newbegin Center. Players will be broken into small
groups and Club coaches will work with them for approximately
45 minutes then play in small-sided games for the
remaining time.
Players will need to wear shin guards, bring water
and a soccer ball. There is NO COST to participate.
All players are invited and encouraged to attend.
FMI: Contact any Patriot Soccer Club coach.
Card
of Thanks
Thank you!
I
just wanted to let you know that the "Lost Bird"
you had advertised for my last week has returned home!
He flew all the way to Scarborough and landed on a
golfer!!
Thank you so much to running the ad to help me find
my bird! It's so reassuring to know my community is
there when and if I need it!!
Sincerely,
Happy bird owner
To
the Community:
I would like to thank all the parents and students
of Bus #6, SAD #15 for the kindness and respect shown
to me over the last 9 years. I have many great memories
of the students that will lat me for many years. Thanks
for all the cards the students made for me and I have
gained five pound from all the goodies! I will miss
you all,
Sincerely,
Bruce Libby, retired Bus Driver #6
To the ZBA & CEO:
We
would like to thank the Zoning Board of Appeals and
the Code Enforcement Officer for their consideration
regarding our variance request. The variance would
have increased the parking lot and chapel size at
Wilson Funeral Home. Unfortunately, at this point
in time they are not able to grant the variance. Also,
we would like to thank those who wrote letters on
our behalf and the many calls and comments of support!
Further, Wilson Funeral Home appreciates the support
from the local communities we have served for over
75.
Sincerely,
Jason and Earle Wilson
To the community:
The
family and friends of Robert (Bob) Green would like
to thank Gina Durgan for the constant care and love
she gave to her uncle who died June 17th at his home
in Gray. From his sisters Betty, Merilyn and Kay.
Middle
School thank you:
The
Town of Gray would like to thank The Gray-New Gloucester
Middle School for their generous check for the food
closet donation.
July
Craft Workshops at Shaker Village:
For a complete listing of workshops and demos contact
the Shaker Museum at 926-4597. United Society of Shakers,
707 Shaker Road, New Gloucester.
July 10, Penny Rug Mug Workshop: Shakers made
penny rugs, a cousin to hooked rugs. Come make a smaller
version of the penny rug. Materials provided. $30.
Pre-registration is required.
July 17, Growing Lavender: How-tos of growing
lavender in New England as the Shakers have been doing
for 200 years - craft and culinary uses too. Take
home starter plants. $40. Pre-registration is required.
July 17, Knife Sharpening Box: New woodworking
workshop will have participants make a 19th century
box originally used for knife sharpening but now with
many expanded uses. Also apply a milk paint finish.
Materials provided. $40. Pre-registration is required.
July 24, Drawer Construction: Dovetailed drawer
construction will be demonstrated with participants
making half blind and through dovetails. Chris Becksvoort,
noted local woodworker, is the instructor. Tools needed.
$25. Pre-registration is required.
July 31, Heirloom Herbal Wreath and Ornaments:
Make a half dozen 18th century style ornaments using
herbs from the Shaker gardens. Materials provided.
$30. Pre-registration is required.
Maine Wildlife Park
Hosts 2004 Wildlife Days For The Public, Route 26,
Gray
On Saturday July 3rd, a ranger from the Maine Forest
Service will set up to demonstrate and display the
tools of his trade. Forest rangers are involved in
developing, advocating for, and promoting activities
that encourage the sound long term management of our
forest resources, protecting the forest from the effects
of fire, insects, disease and misuse; and providing
accurate, relevant, and timely information about Maine
forests to landowners and the public. A special photo
opportunity for the kids will happen from 12 noon
to 12:30, when Smokey the Bear will arrive to meet
his fans. Bring your cameras!
A summer series of wildlife exhibits and demonstrations
targeted for the general public will be offered throughout
the season at the Maine Wildlife Park, located on
Route 26 in Gray. 'Wildlife Days' are held on consecutive
weekends in mid May, June, July, August, and are sponsored
by the Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park. Presenters
featuring a variety of wildlife topics will set up
exhibits and demonstrations from roughly 11:00am to
2:00pm on most Saturdays. We encourage visitors to
stop by, ask questions and even participate in some
activities.
Four popular 'Night Visits' will also be offered,
when the park opens on moonlight evenings for a July
"Creatures of the Night" Hike from 8-10pm;
an August "Owl Prowl", from 8-10pm, and,
because of their tremendous popularity, two October
"Halloween Night Hikes", from 6-8 pm. The
Wildlife Park Nature Store has been renovated and
is open with wildlife and nature merchandise for all
ages; and the Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park 'Snack
Shack' sells ice cream, soda and light snacks, with
all monies raised donated to the Wildlife Park for
wildlife exhibit improvements and new construction.
The Maine Wildlife Park has over 25 species of native
wildlife on display, plus wildlife gardens, nature
trails, and other interactive exhibits and displays.
The park is open daily through November 11th from
9:30am-4:30pm; visitors must leave the premises by
6:00pm. Admission to the park is free for ages 3 and
under; $3.25 ages 5-12; $5.00 for adults, and $4.00
for seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $2.50 per person.
Bring a picnic and spend the day! Family and Community
Season Passes are available.
For more information about any of these programs,
please call the Maine Wildlife Park at 207-657-4977
or check us out online at www.mainewildlifepark.com
or www.mefishwildlife.com.
Maine
Audubon July Programs and Trips
Gilsland Farm Public Programs
Unless noted otherwise, all programs are held at Gilsland
Farm Audubon Center, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth.
For reservations and details call (207) 781-2330,
ext. 215.
Introduction to Interpretive Birding
In this introductory program designed for both advanced
and novice birders, Dr. Jim Davis will demonstrate
how watching the behavior of wild birds can enhance
your appreciation and understanding of them. He will
cover of a number of observational techniques to recognize
and record different behaviors exhibited by individual
species, then explain how to interpret what they mean.
Wednesday, July 7, 7-8 p.m. $8/member, $10/nonmember.
Reservations necessary
Bird-banding Demonstration
Bird banding is a tool researchers use to monitor
and study bird populations to better understand their
biology. Fascinating for adults and children alike!
Thursdays, July 8, 15 and 22 (weather permitting)
8-11 a.m. Free.
Family Nature Walk
Stroll around Gilsland Farm and take in the season's
beauty, enjoying flowers, frogs, butterflies and birds.
Saturday, July 10, 10-11:30 a.m. Members: $6/adult,
$3/child Nonmembers: $8/adult, $4/child. Reservations
necessary.
Family Program: Discovering Seals
Seals are a familiar sight on the Maine coast, but
few people know much about their fascinating natural
history. In this program, Becky Greenlaw from the
Marine Animal Lifeline will discuss the life history
of seals and the ecosystem in which they live, as
well as help you learn to identify the several different
species found in Maine. Saturday, July 10, 11 a.m.
Members: $6/adult, $3/child. Nonmembers: $8/adult,
$4/child
Reservations necessary.
Family Program: Summer Sky Watch
Do you know what constellations and planets are in
the summer sky? Astronomers from the Southworth Planetarium
in Portland will be on hand to give us a tour. Saturday,
July 17, 8-10 p.m. Members: $6/adult, $3/child. Nonmembers:
$8/adult, $4/child. Reservations necessary.
Family Program: Butterflies of Maine
With its warm, sunny days, July is the perfect time
to go butterfly hunting in Maine. Clay Taylor from
Swarovski Optics will be here to help us celebrate
and explore the world of butterflies. We'll start
with a slide show highlighting Maine's butterflies
and offering tips on identification, and then walk
around Gilsland Farm to observe butterflies foraging
in the fields. Bring your lunch or a snack. Sponsored
by the Joanne Van Sambeek Memorial Fund. Saturday,
July 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Members: $8/adult, $4/child.
Nonmembers: $10/adult; $6/child. Reservations necessary.
Family Program: Full Moon Walk
Early evening is prime time to walk the trails at
Gilsland Farm. On this stroll, we'll take advantage
of the light of the full moon as we trek through field
and forest, looking and listening for wildlife, exploring
the pond and noting the different creatures active
at this time. Saturday, July 31, 8-9 p.m. Members:
$6/adult, $3/child. Nonmembers: $8/adult, $4/child.
Reservations necessary
Great Visuals: Gilsland Farm's Storied Peonies
at Their Peak This Week
Falmouth -- Once the home of more than 400 varieties
and seven cultivated acres of peonies, Maine Audubon's
Gilsland Farm still blooms each June with hundreds
of the huge, fragrant flowers, some in formal beds
and many growing "wild" in the meadows and
forest. The organization has an annual ice-cream social
to herald the flowers; all are welcome to come and
enjoy tours and history of the farm's peonies as well
as plenty of ice cream.
The peonies will be at their best this week; the sanctuary
is open from dawn to dusk. The ice-cream social is
from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 24 at Gilsland
Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth, directly off Route
One.
Admission to the ice-cream social is free for Maine
Audubon members and $5 for nonmember adults. Reservations
are necessary. In honor of the gardening season, wear
your favorite hat or bonnet! For reservations and
details, call (207) 781-2330.
David Moulton, who owned Gilsland Farm until 1951,
was a well-known peony grower and member of the American
Peony Society. He planted more than seven acres of
peonies on the property and cultivated for sale more
than 400 varieties, receiving as much as $250-an astounding
price, at the time-for a single peony root. From the
1920s through the 1940s, Moulton made a gift of peonies
an integral part of Portland High School's annual
graduation ceremony, with red blossoms from the farm
complementing the gowns of graduates.
In addition to celebrating the peonies, Maine Audubon
will honor its longtime members and supporters.
For more information on Maine Audubon, visit www.maineaudubon.org.
