Public Water Workshop

A proposal to build an Upper Village public water system in New Gloucester was voted down by a slim margin recently at a special town meeting. Since a clear consensus was not reached, a Public Water Workshop is being held to allow citizens an opportunity to voice their opinions.

The charette-style program will begin at 9 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at Memorial School, 86 Intervale Road, New Gloucester. A complimentary light lunch is scheduled for 11:45 a.m.

JG & the Boofs ?in Concert

New Gloucester resident Jim Gallant will be performing with three of his longtime buddies known as the Boofs (an acronym for ‘Bunch of Old Friends’) at the Village Coffee House, Saturday, Feb. 2, starting at 7:30 p.m. The band performs a great mix of up-tempo music, including bluegrass and blues.

The concert venue will be the Vestry Community Room of the First Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road, New Gloucester. Admission at the door is $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and children under 12. Coffee and tea are free, while snacks are available for a small donation. Call the church office at 926-3260 for more information.

Kick Up Your Heels

The band, Stolen Mojo, will be getting the crowd up on its feet at the Royal River Riders Snowmobile Club’s second annual dance. It takes place from 8 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Feb. 2, at Amvets Post 6, 1095 Lewiston Road, New Gloucester. BYOB. Individual tickets cost $15; $25 per couple, and are available in advance or at the door. To reserve tickets, e-mail Andrea Segars, segarsa@yahoo.com.

Sabbathday Lake Ice Fishing Derby

Royal River Rod and Gun Club, in cooperation with Kittery Trading Post, Cabela’s, Dag’s Bait Shop, Fraternal Order of Eagles Club and other sponsors, is pleased to host the fourth annual 2013 Sabbathday Lake Ice Fishing Derby, Saturday, Feb. 9, on Sabbathday Lake. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Youth Field Day Program.

Registration starts at 7 a.m. on the ice opposite the old Sabbathday Lake Grange, and final weigh-in will be at 3:55 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the three largest fish caught and weighed in, both child and adult categories.

All tickets are $15 and are available in advance from Roger Hines, or may be purchased on the day of the derby. For more information and tickets, please call or e-mail Roger Hines, 657-8167, RHines@maine.rr.com, or Pete Thoits, 657-4184, PeteThoits@maine.rr.com.

Take Your Child ?to the Library Day

Come hang out with your child(ren) at the New Gloucester Public Library, 379 Intervale Road, 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 2. There will be games to play, as well as a quiet corner for a reading space. Light refreshments will be served.

Cardio Kickboxing

Are you looking for a high-intensity workout to increase your strength and flexibility while burning fat? Then, cardio kickboxing may be for you. A non-contact kickboxing workout blends elements of boxing, martial arts and traditional aerobics.

These 60-minute classes, taught by Heather Denton, will be held on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 a.m., now through early March, at the New Gloucester Community Building located behind Town Hall.

The cost is $45 for a six-week session or $7 per class for drop-ins. Make checks payable to New Gloucester Recreation. Cash will be accepted only if registering at the town office. For additional information, contact Harvey Price Jr. at 926-4136 ext. 231 or hprice@newgloucester.com.

Healthy Kids at the Pineland Y Week

Healthy Kids at the Y Week consists of free programs open to the community held during the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 2 at the Pineland branch, 25 Campus Drive, New Gloucester. They are designed to get kids up, moving and having fun.

There are nine programs for children of all ages in addition to open gym, bowling and swim. Participants can just drop in, and bring a friend. For program descriptions, see www.ymcaofsouthernmaine.org or call 688-2255.

Cabin Fever Book Sale

The Cabin Fever Book Sale is coming up Saturday, Feb. 9, from 8 a.m. to noon at the New Gloucester Public Library, 379 Intervale Road. Great bargains will abound, including a large selection of gently-used books (50 cents for hardbacks and 25 cents for paperbacks), games, puzzles and audio-visual items. In addition, tasty baked goods will be for sale.

Stock up on items to help you make it through to the spring thaw. Come browse the ultimate recycling event and benefit from the terrific deals at the library’s annual Cabin Fever Book Sale.

Jim Gallant, who will be entertaining at the Village Coffee House, Saturday, Feb. 2, relaxes at his New Gloucester home. Gallant will be profiled in Current Publishing’s new publication, “The Village, Gray-New Gloucester,” to be mailed to every household of both towns in February.   
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