Dave Sparks, owner/operator of the local 'Sparks Ark'
company , will set up and staff an informative exhibit
about Wild Animal Emergencies And Nuisance Wildlife
Relocation on Saturday, August 27th from 11am to 2pm.
Have you ever have a raccoon stuck in your chimney,
a skunk under your porch, woodchucks in the garden,
or bats in your attic?
Dave Sparks, and agents like him, are licensed animal
damage control agents, and the professionals to call
when you experience a problem with area wildlife.
Dave makes every effort to 'live trap' nuisance wildlife
and relocate it to more appropriate habitats, far
away from humans. This is an informative exhibit and
program, with tips you're sure to remember. Dave was
recently featured in an article in Down East Magazine.
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, located on Route 26, Gray, is open daily
through November 11th from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; visitors
must leave the premises by 6 p.m. Admission is free
for ages 3 and under; $3.25 ages 5-12; $5 for adults,
and $4 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $2.50
per person. Handicapped accessible. 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 .
Shop
for the Animals
How can you help the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray construct
new, more spacious wildlife exhibits and displays
at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray? Plan to participate
in a special day of savings at Filene's, at the Maine
Mall in South Portland! Filene's is helping area non-profit
organizations to raise funds at a one-day-one-time-only
Filene's Charity Benefit Shopping Day on Tuesday,
September 27, 2005 from 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Here's how it works: Starting right now, the Friends
of the Maine Wildlife Park is selling $5 admission
tickets to Filene's (South Portland only) Charity
Benefit Shopping Day. The Friends then keep the $5
as a contribution. The more tickets sold, the more
dollars can be put towards new, more spacious wildlife
exhibits at the Maine Wildlife Park. And there will
be several cash bonuses offered to organizations selling
the most tickets!!
Everyone who buys a ticket receives, for Tuesday,
September 27th only:
--A 25% off All Day Shopping Pass @ Filene's Maine
Mall Store
--Additional special savings throughout the store
--A chance to win a $1000 Filene's shopping spree
--Entertainment and demonstrations
--Prize drawings
--Children's activities, music and more!
To order tickets or for more information, please call
the Maine Wildlife Park directly at 207-657-4977,
ext. 1; and ask for Sherri. You may make checks payable
to Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park. Please help
us fundraise for our wild residents! Your support
is much appreciated!
Owl
Prowl
The 'Owl Prowl' will be held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
on Saturday August 20th under bright moonlight skies.
The Wildlife Park will open to the public for a 'night
walk' so visitors can view the wildlife at night.
Please bring your own flashlights, they will cover
them with red cellophane to improve your night vision.
Volunteer guides will be stationed at several exhibits
with a variety of owl mounts to talk a bit about the
birds' nightlife. In addition, viewing our resident
great horned, barred and saw whet owls will add to
the excitement.
Owl calls and hoots will be playing too! The regular
admission fee will be charged for this special night
visit. *Please note that this special evening program
will be cancelled if it is raining.*
The park is open daily through November 11th from
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; visitors must leave the premises
by 6 p.m. Admission to the park is free for ages 3
and under; $3.25 ages 5-12; $5 for adults, and $4
for seniors. For more information about this or any
upcoming programs, please call the Maine Wildlife
Park at 207-657-4977 or check us out online at www.mainewildlifepark.com
Or www.mefishwildlife.com
New
Gloucester Library notes
Reading Group News
Currently the morning group of ladies are reading
"Women of the Silk," by Gail Tsukiyama.
The ladies just discussed "Marriage Made at Woodstock,"
by Maine author Cathie Pelletier. Some liked the book,
and others had different opinions, which is typical
of how book groups go. The evening group of seven
are reading "The Queen of the Big Time,"
by Adriana Trigiani. This group will meet on the 18th
for a lively discussion. The Library is offering sit-in's
if anyone would like to give the group a 'test drive'.
Any questions, please call the library. See you soon!
FMI call Veronica Chaya 926-4840 or vechaya@maine.rr.com
Audio/Video news
The New Gloucester Public Library has new movies!
The Land Before Time- Invasion of the Tinysauruses-VHS
and the new DVD titles are:
Friday Night Lights, Last Man Standing, Pharaoh's
Army, Fat Man and
Little Boy, The Legend Of Suriyothi, Reservoir Dogs,
Resident Evil, A Series Of Unfortunate Events, Finding
Neverland, Dirty Deeds, Ringu, Deep Blue Sea, The
Firm, Against The Ropes, You Can Count On Me, The
Day After Tomorrow. Hope to see you soon at the New
Gloucester Public Library!
Homebound delivery sevice available
The Friends of the New Gloucester Library are proud
to announce library book delivery to homebound residents
of New Gloucester. Library books and audiotapes delivered
to homebound residents of New Gloucester. Up to 5
books or tapes every 2 weeks. Books/Audiotapes are
selected from the resident's interests and delivered
by a member of the Friends of the N. G. Library. Qualified
residents: Any N. G. resident who is homebound qualifies
for the program. How to sign up for the program: Call
the New Gloucester Library for more details and to
sign up for the program.
Location and contacts
New Gloucester Public Library, P.O. Box 105, 379 Intervale
Rd, New Gloucester, ME 04260 (207) 926-4840. Hours:
Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 9 -12 and 1-8, Fri. 9 -
12 and 1 - 5, Sat. 9 - 12.
Gray
Parks and Recreation Program update
Fall Youth Soccer program:
Registration for the 2005 Fall Youth Soccer program
has begun. The deadline to register is September 2,
registration forms are available at Gray and new Gloucester
Town office, at Town libraries, Newbegin Gym and several
businesses around town. Registrations after the deadline
will only be accepted if there is space in that division
and accompanied by a $10 late fee.
The K-6th grade seven-week program teaches basic soccer
skills, and fun play in instructional games. All sessions
are held Saturdays at Newbegin gym in Gray. First
session: September 10. Cost: $35/$40 Gray resident/non-resident.
FMI and grades/times breakdowns, call 657-2323.
Splashfest at Wilkies Beach
The 2nd Annual Splashfest will be held Saturday, August
20 at Wilkies Beach on Crystal Lake. This family event
starts at 11 a.m. with a variety of water-related
games and contests. Bring your own BBQ grill, some
beverages and snacks available for purchase. Everything
else is free, including the concert at 4 p.m. by King
Memphis, kings of rockabilly music! The southern end
of Mayberry Rd. will be closed for the duration of
the event. This event is weather dependent, no rain
date. Everyone is welcome, hope to see you there.
Gilsland Farm Public Programs
Unless noted otherwise, all programs are held at Gilsland
Farm Audubon Center, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth.
For registration and details call (207) 781-2330,
ext. 215.
Summer
Bird-banding Demonstrations
Again this year, Maine Audubon staff will be banding
birds at Gilsland Farm. Every ten days, "mist
nets" are set up around the property to capture
songbirds that are using it during the breeding
season. Before being released, each bird is measured,
weighed, examined for health and indications of
breeding, and fitted with a numbered leg band. This
information becomes part of a continent-wide database
to help researchers better understand bird biology.
All banding sessions are open to the public and
are fascinating to observe for adults and children
alike. Saturday August 27, 9-11 a.m., Free, Weather
permitting.
Directions
Craft Show
Directions: Maine Crafts Guild Fine Crafts show
on the lovely grounds of the Audubon Society's Gilsland
Farm Preserve. Featuring 45 professional craft artists,
many with international reputations for their work
making jewelry, pottery, furniture, woven goods,
blown glass, and more. Live jazz and a catered luncheon
available.
At the Audubon Society's Gilsland Farm Preserve,
off Route 1, Falmouth on Saturday, August 20, and
Sunday, August 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Funds raised
to benefit the Audubon Society and its many programs.
$3 donation at the door goes to the Audubon Society.
