Life in South Berwick, Maine
[ April 30, 2011 6:30 pm to May 4, 2011 11:00 pm. ]
STAYING ALIVE! A South Berwick-Eliot Rotary Club Gala AED Fun-Raiser
featuring The Coronados, tunes from the last 70 years of American dance music.
April 30, 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM • $25.00, Regatta Banquet & Conference Center, Eliot, ME
The Automated External Defibrillator has been proven to be a life saver for students, parents, staff and visitors [...]
[ April 16, 2011; 2:00 pm; ] Come meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs with surprises!!
The Egg Hunt is for children preschool to first grade, ages 3-7 on Saturday, April 16th at 2:00 pm at The Great Works School. There is a $5.00 fee per family. Bring your own Easter Basket or bag.
[ February 17, 2011; 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]
Balancing Rock in Orris Falls Conservation Area, South Berwick (courtesy photo)
Annual Meeting & Dinner: Thursday, February 17, 5:30-8:30 pm, dinner at 6 pm
Great Works Regional Land Trust (GWRLT) is celebrating 25 years of land conservation as the local land trust in the Berwicks, Eliot, Ogunquit, and Wells. The public is invited to the Annual Meeting [...]
[ March 5, 2011; 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm; ] Martin England, whose solo CD “Razed and Reconstructed” scored big with local music fans last year, is putting his musical weight behind South Berwick’s campaign to raise money for a new library.
Martin England & the Reconstructed will play a benefit concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Spring Hill in South Berwick. All [...]
[ February 24, 2011; 7:30 pm; 7:30 pm; 7:30 pm; ] Mistress Mary will come dressed only in a long white linen ‘shift’, the basic undergarment of a colonial woman. Master Adam, dressed in 18thc clothing, will then help her to dress layer by layer in an authentic reproduction of an English gown of the c. 1760′s in this unique, entertaining, educational, and light-hearted look [...]
Here’s just the ticket to combat cabin fever!
On Thursday, February 3rd, the Central School Outdoor Classroom committee invites the community to “Dine Out South Berwick,” an all-day fundraiser which includes local restaurants The Early Bird, Black Bean Cafe (Rollinsford NH), Pepperland Cafe and The Lodge at Spring Hill. A portion of their proceeds [...]
It’s a beautiful day and the world is white and sparkly. Here’s a way to take advantage of a perfect winter day from the wonderful folks who make Powderhouse Hill happen:
Conditions couldn’t be better right now. We’ll be open from 12-4 Saturday and Sunday!
Please help by parking in a sensible manner. We must retain [...]
[ January 22, 2011; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] On Saturday, January 22, 2011 the Friends of South Berwick Library will host a Spaghetti Supper fundraiser from 5-7p.m. at St. John’s Masonic Lodge on Route 4 (from town, right side before golf course). Cost is $8 per person, kids 6 and under free, or $20 per family. Door prize is [...]
This just in from Powderhouse Hill’s Facebook page:
Attention skiers….thanks to the terrific storm today, Powderhouse will be open this evening for skiing from 7 to 9. Hope to see you there!!
[ January 22, 2011; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. January 29, 2011; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. February 5, 2011; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. February 12, 2011; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] [caption id="attachment_3145" align="aligncenter" width="462" caption="Explore the winter landscape with Great Works Regional Land Trust"][/caption]
Get outside this winter to explore the winter landscape and learn about the work of the Great Works Regional Land Trust (GWRLT). The Land Trust is offering four winter ski/snowshoe excursions, weather permitting.
All hikes are free to GWRLT members, $5/$10 (family) [...]
Just a few of the many unique gifts available at the Center for Wildlife's Call of the Wild Bazaar
The Center for Wildlife’s “Call of the Wild” Holiday Bazaar is going on this weekend and next and is a great way to pick up unique gifts and support a good cause at the same time. The [...]
The Sarah Orne Jewett House will celebrate the holiday season with an open house and holiday gift shop during the “Home for the Holidays” celebration in South Berwick on December 3 and 4.
Historic New England staff will share evidence from letters and stories that help us understand how the Jewett family celebrated Christmas. [...]
Music Director and Conductor Harry Moon rehearsing the women’s section at a recent rehearsal for the concert.
Usher in the holiday season with Christmas with Friends and Family of J.S. Bach, a concert with 65 local voices and Chamber Orchestra. The Community Chorus at South Berwick presents these concerts December 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Holy [...]
[ December 4, 2010; 9:00 am; ] [caption id="attachment_2937" align="aligncenter" width="520" caption="Mary Lou Bagley displays her crafts at last year's Women's Holiday Art Sale"][/caption]
December 4 will be a shoppers delight in South Berwick with four, yes, four, holiday sales going on. Crafts, white elephant tables, food, and more will abound to get you in the holiday spirit. Make a day of [...]
Meet Long-eared Owl Ambassador "Leo" at the bazaar (Michael Sterling Photo)
CFW’s “Call of the Wild” Holiday Bazaar
Where: Center for Wildlife, 385 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick ME 03902
When: 1-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays between Thanksgiving & Christmas. Nov. 27 & 28, Dec. 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 2010
Learn about Center for [...]
[ December 3, 2010; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. December 4, 2010; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Friday, December 3, 5-8 PM, Annual Downtown Evening Stroll & Women’s Art
Saturday, December 4, 9AM – 2PM, Women’s Art,Church Fairs and more
South Berwick’s downtown holiday festivities have taken another leap forward with more groups than ever working together to make Home for the Holidays a community celebration of the town’s artists, merchants, citizens and [...]
[ December 17, 2010; 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm; December 18, 2010; 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm; December 19, 2010; 3:00 pm; 3:00 pm; 3:00 pm; 3:00 pm; ] “A Very Ida Christmas” runs for three shows only, December 17-19 at Garrison Players, Route 4, Rollinsford, NH: Friday and Saturday @ 8:00pm and Sunday at 3:00pm. Tickets are $15, $10 for students. To reserve, call 603-750-4ART or 800-838-3006, or visit: www.garrisonplayers.org
Poolyle Productions presents “A Very Ida Christmas”, the “funniest holiday show in Maine. [...]
The 2010 Holiday Parade kicks off Saturday, Nov 27, at 4:00 PM. The parade route commences in Downtown Rollinsford, winds into Downtown South Berwick, and wraps up on outer Academy St. at the Great Works School.
Parade line up will begin at 2:30. Judging begins at 3:00, with best-in-category awards being presented prior [...]
[ November 20, 2010; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. November 21, 2010; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] It’s time for the Artists of Salmon Falls Mills Fall Open Studios in Rollinsford. Studios will be open Saturday and Sunday, November 20 and 21 from 10 am to 5 pm. Over 75 artists and artisans will open their studios to the public. Go to millartists.com for more information.
[ November 18, 2010; 7:30 pm; 7:30 pm; ] Brad Fletcher “Maine Burning: The Fire of 1947″
Thursday, November 18, 2010 – 7:30 pm
Jeppesen Science Center – Berwick Academy
In October, 1947, a weeklong series of forest fires swept across Maine, burning over 200,000 acres. Among the hardest hit areas was northern York County. Brad Fletcher will discuss the events of the historic [...]
[ December 4, 2010; 7:30 pm; December 5, 2010; 3:00 pm; ]
The 65-voice Community Chorus at South Berwick with chamber orchestra accompaniment, all under the direction of Harry Moon, presents Christmas with Friends and Family of J.S. Bach.
Saturday, December 4, 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Fox Run Rd., Newington,
Sunday, December 5, 3:00 p.m., Wesley Kennedy Performing Arts Center, Marshwood High School, Rte. 236 South Berwick
Tickets [...]
[ November 9, 2010; 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] [caption id="attachment_2876" align="alignleft" width="305" caption="Gracie, CFW's broad-winged hawk ambassador"][/caption]
Tues., Nov 9, 5 pm -8:30 pm
Community Supper Fundraiser to benefit Center for Wildlife
Where: Robert’s Maine Grill, 326 Rt 1, Kittery, ME
FMI & Reservations: tel 207-439-0300
Every Tuesday night Robert’s Maine Grill in Kittery offers a “Community Supper”, a $12, 3 course “recession buster” menu! As part of [...]
[ November 7, 2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Looking for a way to get outside and learn about the fascinating history of our area? Great Works Regional Land Trust is offering a hike for you.
November 7, Sunday, 10 am-noon. Hike Tatnic Hill with Joe Hardy, author of Settlement & Abandonment on Tatnic Hill: An Eclectic History of Wells, Maine 1600-1900.
Meet on Hill [...]
[ November 27, 2010; 4:00 pm; ]
The annual Rollinsford/So. Berwick Christmas Parade is scheduled for the Saturday after Thanksgiving…November 27 at 4:00 PM. There will be prizes and the 2nd annual “Whoville Cup of Cheer” award. Last year this award was won by the St. Pierre family for showing the most community Christmas spirit.
This year’s parade theme is “Through the eyes [...]
[ 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 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 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 [...]
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