Maine Heritage Day at the Falmouth Heritage Museum

Maine Heritage Day
at the Falmouth Heritage Museum
60 Woods Rd, Falmouth Maine

Saturday Sept. 11 2010 from 11:00 to 3:00 pm

Free Admission & Complimentary Refreshments

Demonstrations of sheep shearng, carding, spinning and knitting

Children's activities

Visit http://www.falmouthmehistory.com/ FMI

Harvest Fest - Fee Concert

Harvest Fest Concert featuring MYSTIC VIBES: Drumming, Dancing and Music
Monday, August 30 at the Falmouth Village Park Gazebo

6:00-7:00pm Free Concert!

The Center for African Heritage along with Falmouth Community Programs come together to present, Harvest Fest.

An evening filled with music and entertainment and if mother nature cooperates, a mini-farmer’s market featuring harvest from the Center’s community garden on the Tidewater Property. Come along and celebrate the end of summer and beginning of autumn with the traditional African dancers, Malika, drumming and the music of Mystic Vibes.
Mystic Vibes is a six-piece original roots reggae band from Portland that has played such venues as the Sugarloaf Reggaefest, Merrill Auditorium, The State Theater and small clubs from Rhode Island to Northern Maine.

The whole family can enjoy the sights and sounds of this cultural event! Bring your own picnics and don't forget your blankets or lawn chairs, in the case of questionable weather, please call our cancellation line at 781-5253.

Location: Village Park Gazebo Date: Monday, August 30
Time: 6:00-7:00pm

Children's Book Author

Author Talk: Sarah Albee, children's book author


2-4 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2010

Children's book author Sarah Albee will be visiting the library to discuss her latest and highly acclaimed book entitled, "Poop Happened: A History of the World from the Bottom Up." This hilarious and enlightening book is for kids ages 8 and up. An excerpt from the book's review from the School Library Journal: "This self-proclaimed "number one book on number two" takes readers inside the fascinating world of excrement, ranging across the historical spectrum from "Hellenic Hygiene" to "How Do Astronauts Use the Toilet in Space?" Albee's focus is not only on bodily functions, but also on the larger public-health challenges created by mass urbanization in the ancient and modern world as well as the ability of societies to deal with these problems, which provides readers with an excellent introduction to social history. With a focus on the Western world in general and England in particular, the author touches on an array of topics from diseases such as cholera and plague to the development of increased sanitation in large urban areas such as London. The exciting format is comprised of a two-color (pastel green and blue) layout with numerous illustrations and photos. Interesting sidebars describe occupations and "hygiene heroes" such as Edwin Chadwick and bathroom fashion. The fluid writing style that ensnares and holds readers' attention from beginning to end. By bringing history alive, this captivating work is without a doubt an essential purchase."

Where: Falmouth Memorial Library, Lunt Road Falmouth

Meet with Senator Collins' staff at the Falmouth Town Office

SENATOR COLLINS' STAFF TO HOLD OFFICE HOURS IN FALMOUTH

Wednesday, September 1st, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins today announced that a representative from her Portland office will hold office hours in Falmouth on Wednesday, September 1st, at 11:00 am.

State Office Representative Jennifer Duddy will be available to provide assistance with federal issues and agencies, such as Social Security, Veterans Affairs, and Citizenship and Immigration. No appointment is necessary.

Falmouth Town Office

2nd floor conference room

271 Falmouth Road

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Questions can be directed to Senator Collins' Portland office at 780-3575.

Dividing, Relocating, Transplanting Class at Skillins Greenhouses

August 28 — Dividing, Relocating, Transplanting Class

Don’t be shocked! We’ll show you how to move your plants so they can grow and grow and grow! Fall is a great time to replan and rearrange the garden; upcoming cooler temperatures make fall a great time for planting! Free!
 
http://www.skillins.com/
 
Falmouth 781-3860 (1-800-244-3860) to register for classes. You may also register by emailing Skillins at skillins@maine.rr.com, just specify the date, time, and location! These classes can sell out fast so sign up today!
 
 

Birding Day at the Maine Wildlife Park

Birding Day at the Park


9:30 am - 4:30 pm Saturday, August 21, 2010

Enjoy birds? Enjoy feeding birds? Enjoying watching birds? Enjoy backyard birds and wildlife? Then this is the program for you! Locally owned and operated by Jeannette and Derek Lovitch, Freeport Wild Bird Supply strives to be more than a place to buy seed, but a place to make friends, exchange information, and enjoy birds and nature together. Jeannette and Derek have developed careers working with birds as biologists and naturalists. They’ll bring their knowledge and passion for birds to share with you today! http://www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com/
Children under age 3 free; Ages 4 -12 $5.00; Ages 13 - 60 $7.00; Ages 61+ $5.00
Where: Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26 Gray

Art classes for kids in Falmouth Maine

It's getting closer...Back to School time for the little ones. Great way to get your kids' creative juices flowing is with an art class - and you can support our local businesses as well! Studio M has the following classes starting September 13th:
Afternoon Art

Ages 5-8
Tuesdays 3:45-4:45
4 Classes-
Ages 8-10
Thursdays 3:45-4:45
4 Classes-

Squiggles & Giggles
Preschool & Kindergarten
Mondays 10-11AM
4 Classes-
Mommy & Me
Fridays 10-11AM
4 Classes-

Please visit the studio M website for detailed description of each class: http://www.studiomfalmouth.com/

Falmouth Community Program - Fall classes

The FCP Fall brochure is now open and available for registrations!


In an effort to align with Falmouth's Cool City initiatives, we will no longer be mailing brochures to all residents starting with this Fall brochure. You may download a copy or a particular page from this link.
You can also register online here: http://www.town.falmouth.me.us/Pages/FalmouthME_Community/docs/programbrochure.pdf  (convenience fee applies) or you can print a registration form: http://www.town.falmouth.me.us/Pages/FalmouthME_Community/docs/ProgramRegistrationForm.pdf 
 that you may mail or bring into our office. Some programs fill fast or have registration deadlines, so don't delay and miss out!
 

Freeport Art Walk and Midnight Madness

Freeport Art Walk and Midnight Madness


5:00pm to 12:00am Friday, August 20, 2010

You are invited to enjoy a celebration of the arts in Freeport on the third Friday of every month-during this night more than 30 retail stores will stay open until Midnight. Featuring artist's work in a variety of local art galleries, showrooms and retail businesses such as gift shops, boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops. The greatest attraction of this event is it's unique items and works of art in combination with paintings, pottery, sculpture, photography, jewelry and crafts mixed with hands-on workshops. Phone: (207)865-1212

View Artist exhibition at Falmouth Library

"Flowers" - Colored pencil on paper


Work by Merryl Hodgson; August 15 - September 30


Artist Reception August 24, 6:30 -8pm

Open to the public at the Falmouth Memorial Library, Lunt Road, Falmouth, Maine

Phone: 781-2351
 

Paws For a Cause: the Coastal Humane Society Dog Walk

Paws For a Cause: the Coastal Humane Society Dog Walk


9:00 am -11 am Saturday, August 14, 2010

We're excited to announce that this year's Dog Walk: Paws for a Cause will be a collaboration with L. L. Bean's Dog Days of August, to take place August 14 in Freeport. All pledge money collected goes to support the animals of the Coastal Humane Society.
 
Bring your collected pledges to Registration at 9:00 a.m. and be prepared to parade your pooches through downtown Freeport! Join us on this day of veritable puppy pampering as we celebrate dogs with all kinds of fun: a K-9 water park, caricaturists, massages (sorry, they're for the dogs), animal demonstrations, pet psychics.... and of course, our own shelter animals for adoption.
 
Oh- and the best part? A percentage of L.L. Bean sales will go direcly to CHS animals. Needless to say... it's a great day to get your shop on at L. L. Bean!
 
http://coastalhumanesociety.org/
 

Backyard Locavore Tour!

Backyard Locavore Tour (A locavore is someone who eats food grown or produced locally.)


10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2010

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host its 2nd annual Backyard Locavore Tour. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for Seniors and Kids under 12 are free.

The Backyard Locavore Tour, an educational, edible garden tour provided by University of Maine Cooperative Extension trained volunteer Master Gardeners, Master Food Preservers and 4-H families.

This event will showcase successful backyard “do-it-yourself” strategies for growing, raising, harvesting and preserving foods to become more self-reliant in meeting your own food needs. Topics featured through demonstrations, tours, talks and food samples include:
* Vegetable gardening,
* Square foot gardening methods,
* Bee-keeping,
* Root cellaring,
* Drying foods,
* Canning foods,
* Freezing vegetables and fruits,
* Composting,
* Raising chickens for eggs and meat,
* High yield Fruit Trees.

Find more information when it becomes available go to http://www.umext.maine.edu/tidewater
To purchase tickets that contain a map call 207-780-4213

The event is to raise funds for The Tidewater Regional Learning Center at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s future home in Cumberland County.
For more information call Lois Elwell at the UMaine Extension Office at 207-780-4213

Where: Tidewater Farm, 22 Presumpscot Road Falmouth

Guided Kayak Tour with L.L.Bean

Guided Kayak Tour with L.L.Bean


9 a.m. - 1 p.m. August 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 2010

Enjoy a guided kayak tour with L.L.Bean! Leave your worries behind as you paddle the islands and bays of Freeport's scenic coast. Our experienced guides will share their knowledge of the plants, wildlife, and local history of Casco Bay. After a brief paddling instruction, you'll be led on an interpretive guided tour where you will experience a misxutre of rocky islands and quiet coves together with Maine's stunning array of wildlife. Tours are available daily through Sept. 6; and on weekends Sept. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26; Fall foliage day tours and Women's Only, Sunset, and Moonlight Evening Tours are also available. Advanced registration is required by calling 1-888-llbean1. Group pricing and discounts are also available. For more details, visit llbean.com/adventures

NIGHT OF THE PERSEIDS at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth

NIGHT OF THE PERSEIDS!


8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2010

The Maine Audubon Society and the USM Southworth Planetarium invite you to an enchanting evening of planet watching, meteor observing and Universe admiring on Gilsland Farm in Falmouth. Bring your friends, family, binoculars and sleeping bags onto the open meadow to observe our cosmos in action! August 12th is the peak of the Perseids, one of the year's most active meteor showers. This year promises to be quite a favorable one for the Perseids and you can experience this shooting star spectacle for yourself. If the mere sight of meteors isn't enough incentive, you can also see the thin crescent moon and the planetary trio of Venus, Mars and Saturn over in the west. Astronomers from the Southworth Planetarium and local astronomy societies will be on hand to guide you through the sky and answer any questions you have.

Rain Date: August 13th Contact the Maine Audubon Society for reservations or more information: 207-781-2330

Where: Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, 20 Gilsland Farm Road Falmouth Maine

Phone: 781-2330

Cost: $5.00 for Audubon members

Come try contra dancing!

Contra Dance at the Falmouth Congregational Church, 269 Falmouth Road, Falmouth Maine


7:15 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2010

All contra dances will be taught before the fun begins. Enjoy a dessert potluck. A partner is not necessary, so don't be shy! Music by Nat Hewitt and Friends. FMI: 207-756-2201
Cost: $5 - $10, free under 5
 

Explore Falmouth's River Point Trail

EXPLORING FALMOUTH'S RIVER POINT TRAIL


Starting from the Falmouth High School you will take a two mile walk on the River Point Trail. Your tour guide is Bob Shafto from the Falmouth Conservation Corps. Bring your binoculars as you will see wildlife!

The walk is on Tuesday, August 10. Call 781-5253 for reservations and information.

From the Falmouth Town Website:
"Location, Parking: River Point is located on Route 100, just east of the Falmouth Crossing Shopping Center. It is easily accessed via a wooden railroad bridge. Park at the end of the bridge or along the access road. An informational kiosk is located across the bridge on the right. Start your hike there. The property can also be accessed by canoe form the Presumpscot River where it joins the Piscataqua.



Property Description: River Point is a 41-acre jewel of a property in the middle of an otherwise highly developed area of town. Known historically as Three Rivers Farm, it borders the Presumpscot River and both east and west branches of the Piscataqua Rivers.

Natural Features: With its water features – including two small ponds – and diverse habitat, the property is home to a wide variety of plants and wildlife, including the endangered New England cottontail rabbit. Eagles, hawks and ospreys can be seen here, along with many songbirds. Coyotes, beaver, fox, deer, and many small mammals can also be found. Over a mile of walking trails are located on the property. Informational tags identify many of the indigenous trees.

History: River Point was used for thousands of years as a campsite by Native Americans as they traveled seasonally from Sebago Lake to the ocean. The first white settler was Jonathan Hobbs and his family, who homesteaded the original 151-acre property in 1775. The Hobbs’ farmed here until 1883 and also established a brickyard and shingle mill on the property. In 1859, the Kennebec & Portland Railroad line bisected the property. The bridge, the only bridge in Maine built to connect to just one house, provided access to Route 100. The town acquired River Point in 1995 when the shopping center was developed. The Town Council designated the 41-acre property as a conservation area in 2009.

Allowable Uses: Hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, fishing, and nature study are all allowed. Motorized vehicles are prohibited. Trails are moderately difficult and not handicapped accessible. A very scenic hiking trail extends north from River Point up the East Branch all the way to the high school, a distance of about 3 miles.

Cautions: Deer ticks are common; care must be taken to avoid Lyme disease. Poison ivy also grows thickly along the riverbank and should be avoided. Some trail sections are prone to flooding in high water."