Caring campers
It has been nice seeing so many familiar faces back in Bridgton this summer. Many of our seasonal residents have been coming to town for generations, and feel as much a part of the fabric as year ‘rounders.
Another longtime tradition is the many summer camps that line our lakefronts, including Wyonegonic, the oldest girls camp in the country. These camps bring children and their parents to town from all over the world, ensuring that Bridgton will always be a part of their cherished summer memories. Many of the camps like to make a local impact, and one of the most dedicated is Camp Micah.
Campers at Micah have adopted the Bridgton Community Center as its outreach project this summer, making pottery soup bowls and soup kits to help fund and furnish the BCC’s new kitchen. They have previously made generous donations to the Community Kettle dinner program. Thanks for making an impact in Bridgton Camp Micah, and for setting such a fine example.
Tough trek
The 11th annual benefit for the Loon Echo Land Trust isn’t until Sept. 17, but the Loon Echo Trek is taking applications for early registration now, and the deadline is Aug. 1.
The bicycle race offers three distances, from a 25-miler to the “toughest century in Maine.” This 100-mile ride offers a challenging bike trek from Bridgton to Bethel and through Evans Notch in the White Mountain National Forest. If a walk in the woods is more your thing, organizers have added a six-mile “taste trek” across the ridge of Pleasant Mountain with gourmet rest stops along the way.
Loon Echo Land Trust protects over 3,750 acres of land in the northern Sebago Lake region, and Executive Director Carrie Walia says she looks forward to the event every year.
“It’s wonderful to share such an amazing day outside with so many people who care about land conservation. The Trek funds a significant portion of our annual operating budget, which allows us to steward lands under protection, like Pleasant Mountain, and act on new land projects such the beloved Hacker’s Hill in Casco.”
To register for the ‘Early Bird Special’ or for more information, visit www.loonechotrek.com. Volunteers are also needed and are encouraged to email [email protected] or call (207) 647-4352.
Lakeside lobsters
If it’s August it’s always time for a lobster roll, and the Lakeside Garden Club is once again selling the classic Maine treat for its annual fundraiser.
The Garden Club maintains public gardens throughout Bridgton and the Lakes Region, and proceeds from the sales benefits their Educational Scholarship program. The lobster rolls are only $8 each and pick-up is at the First Congregational Church on South High Street from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Aug. 12. They are available as pre-orders only, so call by Aug. 5 to place yours at 647-2813.
Fiddle festival
The historic Narramissic Farm in South Bridgton has been around for over 100 years, but it hasn’t hosted a major concert until now. On Saturday, Aug. 13, Erica Brown and the Bluegrass Connection will hit the stage at 7 p.m.
This special event is being hosted by the Bridgton Historical Society and starts at 4 p.m., with open bluegrass jam sessions and other bands to be announced. Dinner will be catered by Chipotle’s Restaurant, and the cost for the show is only $12 for adults, and $2 under 12 years of age. For more information and to buy tickets call Narramissic at 647-3699 or via email at [email protected].
Maine mystery
The Bridgton Public Library continues its summer culture series with a visit from Bath author Janis Bolster, who will be reading from her second novel “The Lost Daughters,” on Wednesday, Aug. 3.
Bolster’s new book is set in Portland and revolves around a mysterious diary and dark family secrets. Join her and the lovely library staff in the reading room at 12:30 p.m. for literary intrigue and light snacks. FMI, call 647-2472.
Hops helpers
You’ll hear much more about the 8th annual Maine Lakes Brew Fest as September nears, but the organizers have put out an early call for volunteers.
With more than 3,000 attendees and dozens of breweries, the festival relies on nearly 100 volunteers to help it run smoothly. Whether you want to help out with parking, the front gate, beer pouring or security, there’s a place for you, with plenty of perks. Call Mrs. Tux at 671-5804 to sign up, or drop by the Chamber of Commerce on Route 302 next to Hannaford.
On Saturday, July 16, staff and campers from Camp Micah worked
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