Community Calendar
May 10
Gardening with Native Plants Presentation
YORK, Maine — Join York Land Trust and special guest Jake Pierson from Pierson Nurseries in Biddeford on Friday, May 10, 2-3 p.m., at York Land Trust Headquarters, 1 Long Neck Marsh Road, York, to learn about techniques to support native plants in your garden. Free and open to the public. Registration is required at:https://www.yorklandtrust.org/event/gardening-with-native-plants-2/
May 11
Nationally Acclaimed Author Gigi Georges
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — The Patsy Bray Mahoney Lecture Series presents Gigi Georges, Ph.D on Saturday, May 11, at 2 p.m. at Graves Library. For further information, call 207-967-2778 or visit www.graveslibrary.org.
4th Annual Spring Native Plant Sale
YORK, Maine — Stock up on native plants for your yard and garden or for Mother's Day at our 4th Annual Spring Native Plant Sale on Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m at York Land Trust Headquarters, 1 Long Neck Marsh Road, York. Open to the public. For more info and to view the 8-page native plant list go to: https://www.yorklandtrust.org/event/4th-annual-spring-native-plant-sale-bake-sale/.
Bird Walk
WELLS, Maine — Join York County Audubon birders on May 11, 7:30-9:30 a.m., for a guided bird walk around the Reserve property. Beginners are welcome. Free. Registration required at suzanne@wellsnerr.org or 207-646-1555 x116. FMI wellsreserve.org/calendar.
May 13
SMAA Medicare Info Sessions
WELLS, Maine — On Monday, May 13 at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Southern Maine Agency on Aging Medicare Program will be at the Wells Public Library to help answer any questions you may have on Medicare. If you have any questions, call Southern Maine Agency on Aging at 207-396-6524 for more information.
May 14
Morning Yoga Series
WELLS, Maine — Begin your day with a gentle Hatha yoga class designed to increase your strength, flexibility, endurance, focus, and concentration on Tuesday, May 14, 8-9:15 a.m. virtually via Zoom. Registration required at suzanne@wellsnerr.org or 207-646-1555 x 116. FMI wellsreserve.org/calendar.
May 15
Teen Random Fandom: Teeny Tiny Rooms
WELLS, Maine — On Wednesday, May 15 at 1 p.m. at the Wells Public Library channel your inner interior designer by making a tiny model of a room. Snacks will be provided. For students in grade 5 and up. For more information, contact Kayla Sawyer at ksawyer@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
Monthly Bird Walk
YORK, Maine — Join us Wednesday, May 15, 9-10:30 a.m. at Highland Farm Preserve, 321 Cider Hill Road, York, for a walk through Highland Farm Preserve to learn how to ID birds, recognize birdsong, and explore the habitats birds love most. Family friendly and beginner birders welcome. Hike Difficulty: Easy to moderate. Free and open to the public. Registration is required at: https://www.yorklandtrust.org/event/bird-walk-wednesday-may/.
Tradeoffs: Of Powerlines and People - Maine and the New England Clean Energy Connect
WELLS, Maine — An evening of Q&A with former "CMP Corridor" CEO Thorn Dickinson on Wednesday, May 15, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. FMI wellsreserve.org/calendar.
May 18
Walk with a Maine Naturalist
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods announce the schedule for Walks with a Maine Naturalist in beautiful Hope Woods. Join us at the trailhead Saturday, May18 at 10 a.m. for an informative walk on our accessible trail. To register or to get more information, email friendsofhcw@gmail.com or call 207-387-9100.
Guided Hike of Highland Farm Preserve
YORK, Maine — Join Maine Master Naturalist Paul Dest on Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Highland Farm Preserve, 321 Cider Hill Road, York, as part of our Naturalist Adventure Series. Free and open to the public. Registration is required at: https://www.yorklandtrust.org/event/naturalist-adventure-series-discover-diverse-habitats-at-highland-farm/.
Kennebunkport Community Open House
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine – The Town of Kennebunkport is hosting its upcoming Community Open House event, inviting all residents to explore and engage with our vibrant community. Scheduled for Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Parson’s Field at 20 Recreation Way.
May 19
A Royal Affair: Paddington Bear Children’s Tea
ELIOT, Maine — The second annual Paddington Bear Children’s Tea will be celebrated on May 19, at the Fogg House at the William Fogg Library in Eliot, Maine with seatings at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for children and $20 for adults. For more information, visit www.williamfogglibrary.org or call 207-439-9437.
Cape Breton Fiddling in West Kennebunk
WEST KENNEBUNK, Maine — Young Cape Breton fiddler Doug Lamey and pianist Neil Pearlman bring the compelling, driving sounds of the island’s music to West Kennebunk on Sunday, May 19, 3-5 p.m., at the West Kennebunk United Methodist Church, 160 Alfred Road, West Kennebunk. There is open seating for the concert on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is $20 per person donation at the door. For more information: Paul Wells 207-985-2831.
May 21
Maine Author Monica Wood at KFL
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Bestselling Maine author Monica Wood will be visiting Kennebunk Free Library on Tuesday, May 21, at 6 p.m. to discuss her new novel "How to Read a Book." Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. Space is limited, register at kennebunklibrary.org to reserve a seat. Standing room will be available for those who have not registered.
'Serendipitous Travels - Birding without Blinders’
YORK, Maine — “Serendipitous Travels - Birding without Blinders” presented by York County Audubon at the Wells Reserve and also via Zoom, Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. Sue Keefer and Steve Norris have traveled the U.S. and beyond for years, searching for birds, and have many adventures to share. For complete information, visit yorkcountyaudubon.org.
May 23
KFL closed for staff training
KENNEBUNK, Maine — The Kennebunk Free Library will be closed all day on Thursday, May 23, to accommodate staff training. We will resume regular hours on Friday, May 24 at 9:30 a.m.
May 24
Invasive Plant Species Workday
YORK, Maine — Join York Land Trust and the York Conservation Commission on Friday, May 24, 2-4:30 p.m., Highland Farm Preserve, 321 Cider Hill Road, York, and learn to confidently identify and remove two notoriously aggressive invasive plant species: Japanese Knotweed and Japanese Pachysandra. Free and open to the public. Register here: https://www.yorklandtrust.org/event/invasive-species-workday/
June 16
Walk with a Maine Naturalist
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods announce the schedule for Walks with a Maine Naturalist in beautiful Hope Woods. Join us at the trailhead Sunday, June 16 at 1 p.m. for an informative walk on our accessible trail. To register or to get more information, email friendsofhcw@gmail.com or call 207-387-9100.
July 13
Secret Gardens of the Kennebunks
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Graves Library's Secret Gardens of the Kennebunks will be held on Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine). Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased in advance at graveslibrary.org or the Library. Call 207-967-2778 with any questions.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: York County Community Calendar
