Wednesday, July 16
Heart of Biddeford’s Music in the Park on Wednesday, July 16 from 5:30-7 p.m. will feature singer-songwriter Pete Kilpatrick in Shevenell Park.
Southern Maine Garden Club will have a potluck dinner at 6:45 p.m. at the Springvale Library 6, 443 Main St., Springvale, on Wednesday, July 16. Club Historian Mary Ericson will outline the history of the club. SMGC meets throughout the year at the Springvale Library on the third Wednesday of every month. The public is invited to attend to sample meetings. Those wishing to contribute to the potluck should call Mary Stewart-Dore at 490-1833 or Donna Claveau at 603-332-4860.
Thursday, July 17
“The Significance of Animals” will be presented Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m. at Brick Town House on Main Street in Limerick. Learn how the power of animals has been instrumental in accomplishing goals of logging, farming and recreation. Before machinery, animals did the work, and some of this is still being done today. Presentation by Adele Floyd. Refreshments following.
Friday, July 18
Alfred Festival begins Friday evening, July 18 with the annual chili, chowder and pie contest on the village green. The festival continues Saturday, July 19 at 10 a.m. with a parade, children’s activities, vendors, performances and more.
Saturday, July 19
The Private Gardens of the Kennebunks Tour, which benefits Kids Free to Grow, the Child Abuse Prevention Council for York County, is scheduled for July 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For tickets, visit www.kidsfreetogrow.org or call 985-5976.
The 11th annual “Val Ranco” Native American Powwow is scheduled for July 19-20, featuring music, dance, crafts, demonstrations and more. Sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce, the powwow is held at Wells Harbor Park, 362 Harbor Road, Wells, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For more information, call 646-2451 or 603-528-3005, or go to www.wellschamber.org.
A bean supper, hosted by St. George Episcopal Church, 3 Emerson St. in Sanford, is scheduled for 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19. All proceeds benefit community outreach in the Sanford area. Call 324-8119 for more information.
A craft fair and yard sale will be offered on July 19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Parish Congregational Church of Saco, 12 Beach St.
Trinity Episcopal Church’s annual Summer Fair will be Saturday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be lunch, a book table, a “new-to-you” area, baked goods and other specialty tables. The church is located at the corner of Main and Cleveland streets in Saco. For more information, call 284-4852 or visit trinitysaco.org.
Animal Medical Associates in Saco is holding its seventh annual fundraiser benefit for multiple local Maine Animal Rescues on July 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the medical center, 838 Portland Road. There will a yard sale, raffles, food and prizes. Animal groups involved include Animal Welfare Society, Lucky Pup Rescue, Buddy Up Animal Society, HART of Maine, New England Border Collie Rescue, Ever After Mustang Rescue, Almost Home Rescue, Animal Refuge League, and the Angel Fund (Animal Medical Associates).
Sunday, July 20
A Victorian Tea, featuring the female barbershop quartet Kismet and harpist Jane Wilcox Hively, is scheduled from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 20 at Parsonsfield Seminary, Route 160, North Parsonsfield. Tea and light refreshments will be served. For information and tickets, call 793-8825 or 603-539-5233. The event is sponsored by the Friends of Parsonsfield Seminary.
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