Maine News Sunday

Royal River Conservation Trust -  Today, more than 80 land trusts in Maine — including RRCT — are committed to preserving important habitat, water quality, recreational opportunities, and maintaining the character of our communities. Collectively, land trusts have become the largest conservers of land in Maine, preserving nearly 3 million acres (14.7%) of land in our state since the first Earth Day.

 EVENTS

APR 19

Stained Glass Suncatcher Workshop - 138 Bayview St, Yamouth 9 am
Two Day Metalsmithing Workshop - 138 Bayview St, Yarmouth 930 am

APR 21
Municipal Facilities Commitee - 30 Main St, 7:45 am
Tonic, 7 Dunlap St., Brunswick: Open mic with Rexy Dinosaur, 6-8
Town Council Meeting - 30 Main Street, 6 pm

APR 22 


APR 24


Art Van

Friday, April  24 • 10:30 AM
@ Bradley Room at Freeport Community Center

Age-Friendly Freeport & Pownal is hosting the Art Van every second and fourth Friday. Join us in the Bradley Room to make art and see what the Art Van has in store. Free and open to all!


APRIL 25

Visit Freeport & Meetinghouse Arts present

OPEN STUDIO SATURDAY

Saturday, April 25 •  10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
@ Various Venues in Freeport!


Visit Freeport & Meetinghouse Arts invite you to join us on a journey through Freeport, Pownal, Durham & New Gloucester to explore the artist & maker studios often hidden on side streets and
country roads. You’ll be invited into their working studios to view their newest projects up close. Learn about their inspirations and process in intimate conversations that are sometimes not possible at art show openings.


Earth Day Festival -Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary, Brunswick

Freeport Folio presents

Pressure Makes Diamonds | Poetry Workshop with Joseph Coleman

Saturday, April 25 •  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
@ Freeport Community Library


In this workshop, “Pressure Makes Diamonds,” students will use the pressure of workshopping an original poem and then reading that poem at an open mike that same evening. The instructor will provide prompts and each student will get a typewriter if they would like to experience what it was like pre computers. As a Barnum and Bailey Ring Master would yell out when a rogue elephant dashed for the exits: “The Show Must Go On!” or in this case: “Poems Must Be Read!”


APR 26

O’Donoghue’s Pub, 103 Pleasant St., Brunswick: Open mic hosted by Billy The Kid, 3-7


Shuck Yeah! Oyster Shucking and Cooking Class

Sunday, April 26 •  3:00 PM
@ Wolfe’s Neck Center


Join Chef Malcolm Kelly to learn about how to safely shuck an oyster along with some tasty recipes. Using oysters from Quahog Bay Conservancy, you will learn raw, grilled and baked oyster preparation and enjoy these yummy bivalves.



APRIL 27 
Royal River Conservation Trust: 

Join us on Monday, April 27th, from 5:30–7:30 PM for an open house at our office, 52 North Road in Yarmouth. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or just paddle‑curious, this casual gathering is a great chance to learn about the many paddling opportunities throughout the Royal River watershed. We’ll review maps, share stories, and highlight both well‑known and more remote paddling areas on the Royal River and beyond. Snacks and beverages will be provided. RSVP


POWNAL MEETINGS & EVENTS
April
27th 6:00 PM Public Hearings
27th 6:30 PM Select Board meeting
28th 6:30 PM Conservation Commission Meeting
29th 6:30 PM Capital Asset Plan Funding Committee Meeting
May
16th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Pownal Community Day

APRIL 30

MAY 1

Maine Democrats Biennial Convention. 1 Thompson Point, Portland. 9 am

Just $46/per person. (normally $58) Reservation must be made to: Dave@MaineUlsterScots.com and payment will be due at the event by check or cash.

Thanks to Patch for some of the above
Thanks also to Bob Green for his music contributions to this list, He notes, "It is strongly recommended that you call ahead to confirm any performances and the conditions for entry. "