Southern Maine Events Calendar
January 31 to February 6
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Events for Tuesday, January 31st
ReTreeUS Benefit Night at Flatbread Pizza in Portland. A $3.50 donation for every pizza sold to ReTreeUS, a program that strives to plant trees in public areas and educates on how to access good & sustainable food. FMI visit www.retreeus.org
Yoga In SoPo at the Elm Street United Methodist Church (168 Elm Street). 6:15 – 7:45 pm. Stretch & relax in this gentle 4-week yoga class.
Events for Wednesday, February 1st
Kickoff of “Wipeout Wednesdays” at Payson Park’s Sliding Hill in Portland. 2:00 – 4:00 pm. New rails & boxes to try out on “Greater Portland’s best sliding hill.” Must have your own equipment.
“Raising Successful Readers” seminar at Opportunity Alliance, 215 Congress Street in Portland. 5:45 – 7:00 pm. Workshop presented by Laurie Cavanaugh and will offer methods on how to engage your child in reading.
Rob Schreiber’s “Standard Issue” performing at Ginko Blue in South Portland. 6 – 9 pm. Jazz from the Great American Songbook. No cover, 21 +.
Events for Thursday, February 2nd
Night Owl Adult Writers Series at The Telling Room (Commercial Street, Portland). Join best-selling author Melissa Coleman to learn how you can develop a screenplay ready for the big screen! Coleman is herself working on a screenplay. FMI visit www.tellingroom.org
“Facebook 101” Social Media Business Seminar at the Portland SCORE office (Middle Street, Portland). 9:00 – 11:30 am. Learn how to create a business presence using social media. $35 with online registration at www.scoremaine.com
Drop-In Sake Tasting at Now You’re Cooking on Front Street in Bath. FREE, 21+. Part of Bath’s Japanese Celebration Weekend.
Events for Friday, February 3rd
“Favorite Works, A La Carte” at Corthell Concert Hall on the USM Gorham Campus. A “one of a kind trombone performance” by USM faculty member Brian Diehl along with pianist Sanae Kanda. 8:00 pm. Learn more at www.usm.maine.edu
Baxter Brewing Beer Tasting at Madden Beverage in Saco. 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Baxter’s full beer lineup will be on hand to sample, along with merchandise and giveaways. FREE, 21+. FMI visit www.baxterbrewing.com
St. Joseph’s College Winter Carnival part of their 100th Anniversary celebration. Public sledding, snowshoeing, skating, snow sculpture contests & more. All you can eat lunch & dinner provided at $10 per person. FMI visit www.sjcme.edu.
South Portland Winter Festival at Mill Creek & Thomas Knight Parks. Snowman competition, scavenger hunt, snowshoe relay races and much more! Find & “Like” the South Portland Winter Festival on Facebook to learn more.
Benefit Concert featuring Catie Curtis at Bowdoin College’s Pickard Theater in Brunswick. 7:30 pm. Tickets $20, students get in free! Available to purchase at Bull Moose Music. All proceeds benefit Safe Passage, which helps the children of the Guatemala City Dump.
Singer/Songwriter Nick Young at Port City Blue (Congress St. Portland). 8:00 pm, FREE. FMI on Nick Young visit www.nickyoungonline.com
Events for Saturday, February 4th
Chinese New Year Celebration at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center. Martial arts demos, kids activities, dancing, and a panel discussion with Eliot Cutler. Authentic Chinese food and more to purchase. Doors at 10:30 am. Adults $6, kids under 12 $4. Hosted by the Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine.
South Portland Winter Festival at Mill Creek & Thomas Knight Parks. Snowman competition, scavenger hunt, snowshoe relay races and much more! Find & “Like” the South Portland Winter Festival on Facebook to learn more.
St. Joseph’s College Winter Carnival & Chocolate Lounge part of their 100th Anniversary celebration. Public sledding, snowshoeing, skating, snow sculpture contests & more. All you can eat lunch & dinner provided at $10 per person. A “Chocolate Lounge” for the adults from 7:00 – 9:00 pm with a dessert buffet, entertainment and cocktails. FMI visit www.sjcme.edu.
Ice & Smelt Festival at the Merrymeeting Arts Center in Bowdoinham. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Activities, games, contests, Carnival of Smelts parade & more.
Family Carnival at the Bath Middle School (6 Old Brunswick Road). Japanese crafts & activities, martial arts demos, and a dragon parade. Light refreshments will be available. 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Part of Bath’s Japanese Celebration Weekend.
Boston Guitarist Johnny A at One Longfellow Square in Portland. 8:00 pm. Johnny A has shared the stage with J. Geils Band frontman Peter Wolf & other acclaimed artists. Tickets $23 in advance, $25 at the door.
Intermediate Beekeeping Courses at the UMaine Regional Learning Center in Falmouth. Six week classes are taught by Master Beekeeper Erin Forbes. FMI visit http://umaine.edu
Public Supper at the American Legion 5 Post on the Lewiston Road in Gray. 5:00 – 6:00 pm. Beans, chop suey, cole slaw, hot dogs & more. Adults $7, kids $2.50.
Bean Supper at the Prides Corner Church in Westbrook. 5:00 and 6:00 pm seatings. Ham, beans, mac & cheese, cole slaw, bread & more. Adults $8, kids $5. FMI call 829-3451.
Events for Sunday, February 5th
“Gardening, Geisha, Green Tea & More” at Patten Free Library on Summer Street in Bath. An afternoon of Japanese activities including a presentation on how to create and maintain Japanese-style gardens right here in Maine. Part of Bath’s Japanese Celebration Weekend.
2012 Mrs. Maine Pageant at Thornton Academy Performing Arts Center. Show starts at 2:00 pm. Call 207-781-4832 for tickets.
Events for Monday, February 6th
Moonlight Ski, Shoe & Walk on the Eastern Trail in Saco. Meet at 6:00 pm at the end of the Mill Brook Business Park. Optional refreshments to follow. FMI contact John Andrews at jandrews717@gmail.com
Winter Art Show at York Public Library. Paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, mixed media works. FMI call 323-2818