Life in South Berwick, Maine
[ November 6, 2010; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ]
Berwick PTO’s Third Annual Touch A Truck will be on Saturday, November 6 from 12-2pm at Noble High School in North Berwick, ME. Last year, they had over 70 vehicles and had to move to a larger venue.
Come and ‘gently’ explore monster trucks, race cars, buses, fire trucks, police cruisers, excavators, and lots, lots [...]
[ October 30, 2010; 5:30 pm to 5:45 pm. ] Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 5:30 PM – Community Center
The Annual Halloween Parade will step off from the Community Center at 5:30 pm and continue to Central School. Trick or Treaters will disperse from Central School for an evening of Trick or Treat.
Haunted Halloween Walk
Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 5:45 PM – [...]
[ October 21, 2010; 6:00 pm; 6:00 pm; 6:00 pm; ] The Center for Wildlife (CFW) is partnering with Kittery Land Trust (KLT) to release two juvenile great-horned owls that have been in rehab at the Center since spring. The young owls will be released Thursday evening, October 21, at 6:00pm on KLT’s Cutts property at 501 Haley Road in Kittery. The public is welcome [...]
[ October 28, 2010; 7:30 pm; 7:30 pm; ] “Plowing the Waves: The Four Seasons of Farmer Gerrish”
Farmer and mariner Benjamin Gerrish, whose 1791 diary gives a vivid picture of survival on a South Berwick farm over two centuries ago, is the subject of a talk by museum curator Nina Maurer on Thursday evening, October 28, starting at 7:30 pm.
Sponsored by the Old [...]
[ October 23, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] On October 23, from 6-9 p.m., Marshwood High School’s Marching Hawks will host the rollicking 2010 Music by the Sea Marching Band Competition. Come see a dozen high school bands from as far flung as Salem, NH, and Turner, ME, strut their stuff under the stadium lights. Local favorites include Old Orchard Beach, [...]
[ November 7, 2010; 7:30 pm; ] Saturday, November 6 – 7:30 pm, Spring Hill Restaurant, South Berwick
A silent auction at this year’s Lighting Up Ball offers the chance to bid on a wide array of items and services donated by supporters. Auction items include an African safari, jewelry, genealogical research, food items and tours of historic sites.
The Old Berwick Historical Society’s [...]
[ October 20, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] This winter will not be easy for a lot of local families and this old fashioned supper raises money for the fuel fund to help make sure that families in need will stay warm.
Please join your neighbors for a light supper of soup, bread and desserts with a donation to the South Berwick Keep Sout [...]
[ October 19, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm. ] The Friends of South Berwick Library is sponsoring a Candidate Forum to allow citizens to hear from School Board and Town Council candidates.
Tuesday, October 19, 7:00-8:45 pm at Great Works School.
School Board Candidate
7:00 pm Ellen Breed
Town Council Candidates
7:20 pm David Burke
7:40 pm Eric Pelchat
8:00 pm Jack Kareckas
Questions from the audience as [...]
[ October 30, 2010; 5:45 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Haunted Walk and Carved Pumpkin Contest
October 30, 5:45-8:30 pm, at the South Berwick Library
Harold Brill of Main Street made the coffin that will be part of South Berwick Library’s Haunted Walk fundraiser hosted by two women who’ve made a tradition of over-the-top Halloween parties for local children. It will be held at the Library at [...]
[ November 27, 2010; 9:00 am; ] The second annual Walk/Run of Thanks will take place on Saturday, November 27 at 9 a.m. at the historic Salmon Falls Mill in Rollinsford, New Hampshire. The event is dedicated to the eleven area fire departments who are members of the Community Mutual Aid organization. The annual event honors caregivers both at home and [...]
[ July 17, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Note from the236diner.com: I just got word that the Pavement Poetry event has been canceled because drainage work on the Young Street property is beginning so the parking lot will not be available.
Pavement Poetry — Saturday, July 17 – 6:30 at the new library site — sponsored by the Children’s Leadership Council.
The South Berwick Children’s [...]
[ July 17, 2010; 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] South Berwick resident and landscape architect Terrence Parker announces that there will be community work day on July 17 from 9:30 to 3:30 and helpers are needed to assist in the restoration of the landscape behind Central School.
SAD 35 School Board members recently approved a proposal by Terrence Parker to make changes to the grounds [...]
[ July 2, 2010; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. July 9, 2010; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. July 16, 2010; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. July 23, 2010; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. July 30, 2010; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Every Friday 3-6pm North Berwick Town Hall Parking Lot Rain or Shine! May 28th-Oct. 29th
Find fresh and local food, products, perennials and fun every Friday at the market. For more information :northberwickfarmersmarket.org
[ July 25, 2010; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Historic New England’s Sundays in the Garden Concerts are held Sundays in July at 4 p.m. in the garden at Hamilton House. The beautiful gardens and sweeping view of the Salmon Falls River provide a picture perfect setting for these relaxed late-afternoon concerts. Pack your picnic basket and lawn chair and come prepared to enjoy [...]
[ July 18, 2010; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Historic New England’s Sundays in the Garden Concerts are held Sundays in July at 4 p.m. in the garden at Hamilton House. The beautiful gardens and sweeping view of the Salmon Falls River provide a picture perfect setting for these relaxed late-afternoon concerts. Pack your picnic basket and lawn chair and come prepared to enjoy [...]
[ July 11, 2010; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Historic New England’s Sundays in the Garden Concerts are held Sundays in July at 4 p.m. in the garden at Hamilton House. The beautiful gardens and sweeping view of the Salmon Falls River provide a picture perfect setting for these relaxed late-afternoon concerts. Pack your picnic basket and lawn chair and come prepared to enjoy [...]
[ July 4, 2010; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Historic New England’s Sundays in the Garden Concerts are held Sundays in July at 4 p.m. in the garden at Hamilton House. The beautiful gardens and sweeping view of the Salmon Falls River provide a picture perfect setting for these relaxed late-afternoon concerts. Pack your picnic basket and lawn chair and come prepared [...]
[ July 8, 2010; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Take a special guided tour of the grounds of historic Hamilton House. On Thursday, July 8, the public will have a unique opportunity to learn about the evolution of the landscape surrounding the Hamilton House with Gary Wetzel, Piscataqua region landscape manager. Imagine the changes in the land as wilderness yielded to a [...]
[ July 15, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Marty England and friends – July 15, 2010- Singer/songwriter Martin England has fronted Pondering Judd for 17 years running. In spring 2009, he signed on with Lost Sailor Records and his debut solo album is set for release in fall 2010. England writes in the song-first tradition forged by the likes of Steve Earle, Gram [...]
[ July 23, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Slaid Cleaves – July 23, 2010 (FRIDAY NIGHT!)- Grew up in Maine. Lives in Texas. Writes songs. Makes Records. Travels around. Tries to be good. This South Berwick native turned Texan, is an internationally known and respected songwriter and musician. Slaid’s latest CD, Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away, was released last year. Come [...]
[ July 29, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Susie Burke and David Surette – July 29, 2010- Susie and David have made a name for themselves as one of the finest acts on the lively New England folk scene. Together since 1988, they have built a steady following for their own blend of contemporary, traditional, and original folk and acoustic music. Burke’s vocal [...]
[ August 5, 2010; 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Sobopalooza – Aug 5, 2010-It’s the third annual celebration of young musical talent on the HSN stage! This one-of-a-kind night of performances is by kids, for kids, of kids, and adults will love it. Come hear everything from rock to soul to folk to blues! You’ll be amazed by the talents of these [...]
[ August 12, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Rhythm Method -Aug 12, 2010-Rhythm Method has been entertaining a wide variety of audiences since 1997! The band’s success and longevity is due to the professionalism that they bring to each and every gig, as well as their commitment to the music they are performing. The band has played clubs, restaurants, theaters, festivals, wedding receptions, [...]
[ August 19, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Wooden Eye – Aug 19, 2010-Wooden Eye started out as a recording project, but turned into a band along the way. Wooden Eye is a collaboration of veteran musicians from the New England area. Turning out everything from beautiful traditional ballads to crash-and-burn roots rock, this band is pure Americana. Influenced by folks like the [...]
[ July 8, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] PB & J -
July 8, 2010- The three part harmonies of Brad Martin, Joe Long, and Pat Long will have you singing along with favorite songs from CSNY to Grateful Dead, and Sister Hazel to Los Lonely Boys! This trio appeals to all generations of music lovers! Don’t miss these amazing acoustic musicians! (Opener: [...]
