Epic adventure film to be shown

The Royal River Conservation Trust will screen the film, “Mountain of Storms: An Epic Adventure,” Friday, April 10, at 7 p.m., at the Yarmouth History Center, 118 East Elm St.

The film shows the journey of four young climbers as they experience the challenge of Cerro Fits Roy in Southern Argentina. The movie shows legendary climbers at the peak of their careers. It was this adventure that inspired Yves Chouinard to name his company “Patagonia.”

Refreshments and light appetizers will be offered. For more information, see www.yarmouthmehistory.org.

Poet laureate to read at library

Maine’s poet laureate, Wesley McNair, will be Merrill Memorial Library to read selections from his new book, “The Lost Child,” Wednesday, April 8, from 7-9 p.m. He is a prize-winning poet, author of 10 collections of poetry and books of prose, and editor of several anthologies.

Wellness Fair April 11

The 10th annual Yarmouth Wellness Fair is Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Rowe School. It is co-hosted by the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce and Yarmouth Community Services.

The fair showcases local holistic and integrative health-care businesses, and provides an opportunity for people to learn about diverse health and healing practices via presentations and practical demonstrations. Exhibitors at the fair will include holistic and integrative healthcare providers that offer a wide range of healing and health-enhancing services. Admission is free. For more information, see www.yarmouthmaine.org/event/wellnessfair.

’50s parade theme for 50th clam fest

This year is a special one as the Yarmouth Clam Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary. Appropriately, this year’s parade theme is “#flashback Friday: 50 years on Parade.” Floats should reflect something, someone, or an event that has had significance in the last half century.

The parade application, as well as antique auto and craft show applications, are now available for download on the Applications page at www.clamfestival.com.

The festival will be held July 17-19.

Parking ban

The all-night, on-street parking ban is in effect through April 15. This is an effort to keep the streets clear for snow removal. According to the police department, all-night parking is defined as parking for more than one hour between midnight and 6 a.m. This applies to all public streets within the town.

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