YORK

Poetry sharing at library

Susie Arnold, an Island Institute marine scientist, will discuss the effects of climate change on Maine’s ocean waters at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm on Thursday. Photo courtesy Scott Richardson

York Public Library will host its monthly poetry evening at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at 15 Long Sands Road.

Attendees are invited to bring original or known poems to share. The prompt for May is “patch” and the topic is open to interpretation.

Readings from poetry books are welcome and occur in a round-table format facilitated by Priscilla Cookson. For more details, call Kim Erickson Myers at 363-2818 or go to kemyers@york.lib.me.us.

WELLS

Impact of climate change

Susie Arnold, an Island Institute marine scientist, will present the talk “Climate Change, Ocean Acidification and Maine’s Fisheries” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Wells Reserve at 342 Laudholm Farm Road.

Arnold will address the environmental impact of warming in the Gulf of Maine, from changes in the lobster and shrimp industries to unwanted invasive species coming to warmer coastal waters.

A $5 donation is suggested for admission. For more details, call 646-1555 or go to wellsreserve.org.

Kids’ activities at library

Wells Public Library will host the following programs this week at 1434 Post Road:

Mother Goose Storytime will meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Children ages 2 and younger and their caregivers are invited to engage in lap activities, rhymes, songs and fingerplays.

Toddler Storytime will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to meet for stories, songs and movement, followed by a craft.

Chinese brush painting for grade 5 and older students will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Advance reservations are requested by emailing Cidney Mayes at cmayes@wellstown.org.

Also, a jelly bean party will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday. Attendees are welcome to come in for jelly bean crafts, games and tasting.

For more details, call Allison Herman at 646-8181 or go to www.wells.lib.me.us.

YARMOUTH

Lanes Island history, future

Amanda Devine will present the lecture “The History and Future of Lanes Island” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Yarmouth History Center, 118 East Elm St.

Devine, of the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, will also discuss current conservation plans for the 28-acre island that is located near the mouth of the Royal River.

This event is free for members of the Yarmouth Historical Society and $5 for all others.

For more details, call 846-6259 or go to www.yarmouthmehistory.org.

SOUTH PORTLAND

Spring Point Light talk

Step into history at 6:30 p.m. Thursday with a virtual tour of the Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse at South Portland Public Library at 482 Broadway.

Keith Thompson, chairman of Spring Point Ledge Light Trust, will lead the presentation on the history and role of this iconic lighthouse. The public is invited to attend this free event.

For more details, call the library at 767-7660.

WINDHAM

Irish history in Portland

Windham Historical Society will present the talk “The Irish Waterfront” at 7 p.m. Monday at 234 Windham Center Road.

Join Michael C. Connolly, a professor of history at Saint Joseph’s College, to learn about Portland’s Irish heritage and influence. All are welcome to attend. Suggested donation is $5, with proceeds to support the Village Green Fund.

For more details, call 892-1433 or 892-1306.

Poor farms presentation

There will be a SOLVE meeting at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Windham Historical Society at 234 Windham Center Road.

Linda Griffin will give a presentation on town poor farms.

Participating members are encouraged to bring brochures, ideas, updates on activities and other information pertinent to their organization to share and exchange.

Refreshments will be served.

For more details, call Linda Griffin at 892-0900 ext. 13.

KENNEBUNK

Photographer presentation

Town historian Steve Spofford will present the talk “Albion Moody’s Kennebunk” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St.

Spofford will speak on photographer Albion Moody’s images, subjects and his life in Kennebunk.

Admission is $5 for museum members and $10 for all others.

For more details, call 985-4802 or visit www.brickstoremuseum.org.

FRYEBURG

County Democrats to meet

Oxford County Democrats will hold a regional meeting at 5:30 Thursday at the Legion Hall on Bradley Street.

This is one of several events planned for May and June to launch the 2015-2016 campaign cycle.

The meeting will begin with refreshments and social time. There will be updates on the Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders organizing efforts in Maine and on anticipated referendum questions. A major focus will be on legislative, county and congressional races in 2016.

Reservations are appreciated by calling Cathy Newell at 875-2116 or emailing info@oxforddems.org.

DAMARISCOTTA

Workshop on genealogy

A genealogy workshop will be offered at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, at 521 Main St.

Missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will teach about resources and how to start the process of tracing your background.

Participation fee is $5. To register, call 563-1363.

WATERVILLE

Micro-chips for pets

The Humane Society Waterville Area will offer a micro-chipping event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Loyal Biscuit Co., at 109 Main St.

Trained shelter staff will implant the tiny, rice-sized identification devices, each encoded with a unique number, just under the skin at the scruff of the animal’s neck. The process is simple and takes just a few seconds. Micro-chipping links pets to a 24/7 recovery network.

The cost is $25 and all proceeds benefit the HSWA.

There also will be a pet ID tag engraving machine available for customers to use for a minimal fee.

For more information, go to wabi.tv/2014/04/10/microchips-pets-available-mid-coast-business.

CASTINE

Teens invited to academy

Sciencia (Blue Hill Teen Science Café) invites area teenagers to explore the possibilities of 3D printing from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Maine Maritime Academy.

“The 3D Printer: What Is It and Why You Want One?” will be presented by MMA engineering professor Barbara Fleck.

This free field trip will include experiencing what it is like to be steering from the bridge of a major vessel inside the MMA state of the art bridge navigation simulator.

This campus visit is also an opportunity for any students considering MMA as a future college option.

Dinner will be provided and transportation is available by bus leaving from the George Stevens Academy parking lot in Blue Hill between 4:30 and 4:45 p.m.

Space is limited and advance registration required at www.bluehillteensciencecafe or email vyoung@mmsa.org.

For more details, call Veronica Young at 460-9945.

WATERBORO

Museum open on Saturdays

The 1850 Taylor/Frey/Leavitt House Museum, at 6 Old Alfred Road and Sokokis Trail, is now open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Sept. 26.

The museum complex, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, includes the period-furnished one-room 1817 Deering Schoolhouse and antique cobbler, optician and barber shops.

The site is open to the public free of charge, with donations appreciated.

For more details, call Linda Hanscom at 247-3123 or email lmhanscom@roadrunner.com.

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