Falmouth FALL LEAF BAG COLLECTION

FALL LEAF BAG COLLECTION


Fall leaf bag collection schedule will be on Fridays, November 2, November 9 and November 16. Leaf bags will be available (while supplies last) at the Parks and Public Works Office located at 101 Woods Road. The leaf bags are for leaves only. Please do not put brush in the leaf bags. The Town of Falmouth no longer does a spring or fall bush collection. However, brush is accepted at the Transfer Station.

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT class

MOMMY & ME MUSIC AND MOVEMENT 4 MONTHS TO 4 YEARS


You will move, groove, wiggle and giggle! Exercise fun for the child and parent/caregiver. This class will help develop your child's fine and gross motor skills, visual auditory awareness, rhythm, socialization, strength and flexibility. You will enjoy musical instruments, ball play, finger play, parachute, puppets and more. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Classes will be on Mondays; October 29 to December 3 from 11:30 to 12:15 p.m. at the Motz Schook,Music Room. Reservations required. FMI 781-5253 Community Programs

learning about bats at Gilsland Farm

GOOD NIGHT NATURE
On Tuesday evening, October 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 join the Maine Audubon Society at Falmouth's Gilsland Farm for a pre-halloween evening learning about bats. This program is designed for children from ages 2 - 7 with parent or guardian. You will make bat wings and fly around Gilsland Farm seeking insects for nourishment and old trees for hiding and hibernation. The moon, or the light of flashlights, will cast shadows for a little creepy Halloween fun. This gentle moonlit hour is based around a bedtime story about animals of the night. Come in your pajamas, but be prepared to venture outdoors. You will play,sing, create art an have a snack before you head home to sleep. Adults and siblings younger than 2 years old are welcome at no charge. FMI Lynn Rutter, 781-2330 ext 208

spontaneous fermented beer lecture

Join Rob Tod, Founder of Allagash Brewing Company, for a talk on spontaneous fermented beers and other varieties.  Tuesday, October 30 at 6:30 pm at  Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME.  For more information contact 781-2351.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS Falmouth Maine

NEW DEADLINE FOR REQUESTING ABSENTEE BALLOTS


Anyone who needs to request an absentee ballot for the November 6, 2012 election must do so no later than Thursday, November 1st by close of business. The Falmouth Town Hall will have extended hours until 7 p.. on Thursday, November 1. Additional Saturday Absentee Voting Hours on Saturday, October 27 from 10 q.m. to p.m. For additional information or to request an absentee ballot please call 781-5253 ext. 5320

FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT HALLOWEEN FUN 2012

FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT HALLOWEEN FUN 2012


On Wednesday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. join Falmouth's Fire Department for their annual Halloween carnival at Falmouth Fire - EMS Station 4 (corner of Winn and Falmouth Roads, next to Huston Park). If you are interested in making donations to sponsor this night of fun, contact Falmouth Fire/EMS at 781-2610

BEACH HIKE

MAINE AUDUBON OFFERS BEACH HIKE


On Saturday October 27 from 8:30 to 1 p.m. you can spend the morning hiking out to Seawall Beach located on the southern end of Phippsburg Peninsula, looking for animals and plants along the way, and enjoying the fall colors. The path will take you along a gravel road through hardwood forest, passing by productive salt marshes and upon arriving at the beach you will enjoy scenery and a snack before hiking back out. The round trip travel is approximately 4 miles. FMI 207-781-2330

Disaster Preparedness at Falmouth Memorial Library

Disaster Preparedness at Falmouth Memorial Library

Public libraries are tasked with the responsibility of connecting people with their reading interests as well as important information for their well-being. Recently, the news of “zombies crossing” Maine streets hit the media and spread quickly throughout the country. Just how accurate are these sightings? Is the zombie apocalypse we have heard so much about finally striking close to home?
Should I run to the library to do some research, or just check out some heavy books to use in my fight
against the undead horde?

In all seriousness, yes you should come to the library, but not to arm yourself with a book as a weapon, rather to arm yourself with important information on how to survive a natural disaster. In October, Falmouth Memorial Library kicked off a series of events called “The End is Near…well, probably not, but are you prepared for any disaster?” The lecture series is designed to prepare Falmouth families for natural disasters with information on food and water safety, first aid and a variety of emergency preparedness events.

Why the talk of zombies? Well, many organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), have found that talking to people about preparing for zombies is more entertaining than talking about the next hurricane or ice storm. The important preparedness information is the same, so why not have a little fun with it?

We began our series by hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross on October 17. Donating to help save a life is a great way for an individual to help their community prepare for any emergency.

Our next scheduled event on Tuesday, November 6 at 6:30 pm will feature information on food safety in emergency situations. Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension to learn more about the basics of keeping food and water supplies safe during unexpected emergency situations like power outages, floods and more!

Over the coming months, the Library will host a number of similar events including: emergency preparedness and basic first aid with Falmouth Fire & EMS, medicinal and poisonous plants with a specialist, a visit from Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency to discuss State preparations, and many more.

We have scheduled some fun events, too. For example, on December 21 – the date the Mayan calendar “ends” – we will show the film Night of the Living Dead at 7 pm.

Of course we can’t forget that Halloween closes out this month. For the kids and kids at heart we have some fun Halloween events planned. Join Mr. Will at 10:00 am for a special Halloween Storytime. The Library will also take part in author Neil Gaiman’s All Hallow’s Read event. Stop by between 5:00-7:00 pm to select a scary book for your trick-or-treat bag. We have a number of donated books for all readers – children and adults alike. So stop by … if you dare.

If you have any questions about the End is Near… lecture series or about library programs, please
contact Jeannie Madden, Head of User Services, at jmadden@falmouth.lib.me.us or 781-2351 x206

Falmouth Maine TOWN MEETINGS

TOWN MEETINGS




Monday, October 22; Council Meeting at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, October 23; Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 25; Long Range Planning Advisory Committee (LPAC+) at 7 p.m.



All meetings are held in Town Hall in Falmouth Maine

Falmouth High School Students Chosen for Jazz All-State Festival

Falmouth High School Students Chosen for Jazz All-State Festival


Several Falmouth High School music students received good news after undergoing rigorous auditions last week for the Maine Jazz All-State Festival. The results are out, and eight Falmouth band and chorus students were selected to perform at the festival.



The students are:



Kelsey Coyne (soprano)

Riley Engelberger (bass)

Alexandra Ertman (baritone sax)

Matt Estabrook (bass)

Alex Han (piano)

Nick Groat (drums)

Emma Mooradian (alto sax)

Julia Warnock (soprano)



“We are proud of the hard work of our musicians,” says Falmouth High School chorus teacher Wendy Northrup. “It is a great accomplishment to be accepted to Jazz All-State.”



Falmouth band director Jim Horwich says it’s the first time in recent history that the school has had four band students who were selected for the honors level and above at the festival.



The Maine Music Educators Association organizes the annual Jazz All-State Festival, which will be held January 3-5, 2013, at Bangor High School. The festival features high school singers and instrumentalists from all parts of Maine who rehearse together intensively for two days, culminating in a concert. Professional musicians from outside of Maine lead various combinations and groups of the students, alongside music teachers from various Maine schools.



Last year’s Jazz All-State Festival performance has been featured multiple times as part of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network’s television and radio programming. Several Falmouth music students were highlighted in those broadcasts.