Public Works

hosts open house

The Public Works Department garage on North Street will welcome the public on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at an open house. Attendees can explore equipment from public works, fire/rescue, police and more; tour the garage; enjoy kids games and refreshments.

Pet food drive

to aid shelter

Merrill Memorial Library is holding a Pet Food and Supply Drive this week, to benefit the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland. It will culminate in a special celebration on Saturday, May 7, with story hour at 2:30 p.m., games, and coloring. For more information on what supplies are most in need, see www.arlgp.org/wishlist.

‘Where Nature Meets

Place’ new art show

The opening reception for “Where Nature Meets Place,” a new exhibit by artists of Five Rivers Arts Alliance that honors the dedication of the Royal River Conservation Trust and Yarmouth Historical Society, is Thursday, May 12, from 5:30-7 p.m., at Stone Wall Gallery in Yarmouth History Center, 118 East Elm St., Yarmouth. The exhibit runs through June.

The artists exhibiting are Jane Page-Conway, Martha Lentz, Bruce Goodwin, Nancy King, Connie Lundquist, Lucy Cooney, Debra Csenge, Donna Lee Jason and C. Ford

Classic films

at library

The new Merrill Film Society, an informal gathering to view great works of cinema, screens “The Philadelphia Story” (1940) on Wednesday, May 11, and “The Seventh Seal” (1957) on Wednesday, May 25. Both viewings will be at Lewis Hall, on Merrill Memorial Library’s third floor, starting at 7 p.m.

‘Run of the Royal’

canoe race planned

The Royal River Conservation Trust is sponsoring its first “Run of the Royal” canoe race on Saturday, May 14. Patterned after Boston’s Run of the Charles, this corporate-sponsored, four-leg canoe relay race will raise money for the Royal River Conservation Trust and its plans to acquire and improve paddling access points and shoreline habitat up and down the river.

The relay race course will begin and end at Yarmouth History Center on East Elm Street in Yarmouth. Canoes and paddles will be provided, and there will be local cuisine, live music, an art show and raffle. There is an early discounted registration fee through April 22. For more information and to register go to www.rrct.org. For questions, contact race director David Truesdell at RunoftheRoyal@gmail.com.

Tech aid

Free tech assistance and coffee are available on Tuesdays from 2-3:30 p.m., through the end of May, at Merrill Memorial Library. Anyone having trouble navigating a new device, wanting to learn how to utilize all your phone’s feature, needing a hand downloading e-books, etc., can bring questions and your smart phone, e-reader, tablet, or laptop for help learning how to do more with your technology.

Trail group party

to make a splash

The Maine Island Trail Association is celebrating the start of the 28th season of the Maine Island Trail with a boating season kickoff party, called Splash! on Thursday, May 19, from 6-9 p.m., at East Coast Yacht Sales in Yarmouth. The party will feature a silent auction, music, food, camaraderie, adventure, and the chance to learn about Maine Island Trail Association’s work taking care of and preserving access to wild islands on the coast of Maine.

Red-Eyed Fox, featuring Jake Hoffman of Tumbling Bones and Tyler Lienhardt of Tricky Britches, will perform bluegrass music. Live demonstrations of the Maine Island Trail mobile app, by local developer Chimani, will teach attendees how to use the organization’s new technology.??The silent auction includes experiential opportunities, boating accessories and apparel, outdoor gear and unique trail-related adventures. All proceeds from the auction will go toward the group’s mission of sustainable island recreation and active coastal stewardship.

Food will be provided by Royal River Grillhouse of Yarmouth. Rising Tide Brewing Co.’s will be on hand to provide beers. Members of the Royal River Conservation Trust will also be attending. More details and online ticket sales are available at www.mita.org/splash.

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