Land trust offers winter bird walk, snowshoeing

This month the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is offering two outdoor programs.

The first is a winter bird walk with Rafael Adams on Saturday, Jan. 17, 10-11:15 a.m. Attendees will visit three differing locations, starting out at Kettle Cove and then carpooling to Two Lights State Park and then the Lobster Shack. The cost is $6 per person.

The second event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2-4 p.m. in Robinson Woods. Snowshoe along the trail network with Chris Franklin, executive director of the land trust, and Brian Guthrie. The cost is $6 per person and the outing is weather dependent.

Call 799-2868, go online to www.capecommunityservices.org or register in person at the Community Center, located at 343 Ocean House Road.

Cape Lions offers breakfasts, spaghetti dinners

This winter and spring the Cape Elizabeth Lions Club will host a series of pancake breakfasts and spaghetti dinners. All meals are open to the public and will be served at the old Bowery Beach Schoolhouse.

The spaghetti suppers will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, Feb. 21 and March 21, 5-7:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The menu includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert and soda.

The pancake breakfasts will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8, March 8, April 12 and May 10, 7:30-11 a.m. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, coffee, tea and juice.

All proceeds will benefit local charities. The club always welcomes new members. Call Paul at 470-7353 for more information about the Lions.

My Sister’s Keeper seeks mentors

My Sister’s Keeper, a mentoring ministry for women in transition from corrections, will be holding a mentor training session for interested mentors and community volunteers on Friday, Jan. 23, from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church on Route 77 in Cape Elizabeth.

My Sister’s Keeper provides mentors for women transitioning from incarceration to community particularly within Cumberland and York counties. Mentors strive to empower women to make positive choices for their spiritual, physical, emotional and mental health needs. Working collaboratively with faith groups, community groups, and government agencies, the organization assists women with the resources they need and provides mentors with direction, through training, practical and emotional support. To register or for more information, contact Kelly Dell’Aquila, director of services of My Sister’s Keeper at 712-5962, [email protected].