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South Berwick/Rollinsford Holiday Parade explodes with new ideas

[ November 28, 2009; 4:00 pm; ] Saturday, November 28 at 4:00 pm is the kick off hour for this year’s Holiday parade. The parade will begin in downtown Rollinsford and march into downtown South Berwick, the opposite of what it has in the past.

Some of the exciting new happenings this year include Santa Claus, who has agreed to ride on a [...]

Berwick PTO Touch A Truck November 7, 2009

[ November 7, 2009; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] The 2ND Annual Berwick PTO Touch A Truck will be on Saturday, November 7 from 12-2pm at the Vivian Hussey Elementary on Blackberry Hill Road in Berwick (off Rt 236).

Last year, horns ruled and kids had a blast ‘gently exploring’ their favorite vehicles.

Admission is FREE for families.  Beranger Volkswagon of Rochester will be holding a [...]

Mark your Calendar: South Berwick Holiday Parade

[ November 28, 2009; 4:00 pm; ] Okay, so we haven’t even had the Halloween Parade, which starts at 5:30 at the Community Center this Friday, October 30, but it’s not too early to be thinking about the Holiday Parade.

I haven’t heard all the details, but I do know that some of the masterminds behind the hugely successful Kid’s Day have made [...]

Library News: Fall Storytimes

News from your Library for the week of August 31, 2009, brought to you by Friends of the South Berwick Public Library.
Fall Storytimes
Pre-registration begins Wednesday, Sept. 2, for fall Storytimes which start Sept. 24. Parents are encouraged to register early because there are limited openings due to space constraints. Please come to the Library to [...]

Kids Explore Hamilton House: Paper Dolls

[ August 19, 2009; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Kids are invited to explore historic Hamilton House and enjoy a craft project, story time, and snack on August 19 from 1-4 p.m.

The program will be led by a certified teacher with many years of museum experience.  Children will be led on a fun tour of Hamilton House, learning about how people lived in the [...]

Be Creative @ Your Library Summer Program

[ July 9, 2009; 10:00 am; July 10, 2009; 1:00 pm; July 13, 2009; 10:00 am; 6:30 pm; July 15, 2009; 6:30 pm; July 16, 2009; 10:00 am; July 17, 2009; 1:00 pm; ] Registration for South Berwick Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Be Creative @ Your Library” continues and must be done in person at the Library.  The program is open to all children 2-16. In addition to special activities, participants will be eligible for prizes and drawings.

Thursday, July 9, 10 a.m. “Miss Mary Mac Jump Rope Rhymes.” [...]

Library News: Knit-erature & Children’s Summer Reading Program

News from your Library for the week of June 15, 2009, brought to you by Friends of the South Berwick Public Library.
Knit-erature Book Group will meet Monday, June 15, at 7 p.m. Knitters, stitchers and crafters of all interests are invited to come and work on their projects and discuss their current reads. [...]

Kid’s Day 2009 in Pictures

South Berwick’s first Kid’s Day was almost too good for words.   According to Jen Houghton, one of the master minds behind the day, the planning committee was happy when the first 20 kids and parents showed up.  They must have been ecstatic by the end of the day because it looked as though hundreds took [...]

More details about South Berwick First Annual Kids Day

Children always ask, “Why is there a Mother’s Day and a Father’s Day but no Kid’s Day.” Well, in South Berwick there is now a Kid’s Day.
The first ever South Berwick Kids’ Festival will be held 11 to 4 pm Saturday, June 6, on Main Street in downtown South Berwick.
Kids and anyone they bring along [...]

Marshwood Little Hawks Football and Cheerleading Signups

Registration will be held at the Marshwood High School Lower Lobby on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings: May 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Flag Football:         Grades K – 3
Pee-Wee Football:  Grades 4 – 6
Jr. High Football:    Grades 7 – 8
Cheerleading:         Grades 4 – 8
Registration is also accessible [...]

Historic New England: A Sailor’s Life for Me!

[ May 16, 2009; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Historic New England presents:
A Sailor’s Life for Me!
When: Saturday, May 16, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Hamilton House, South Berwick, Me.
Phone: 207-384-2454
Admission:  HNE adult members $3 / HNE child members free/ $8 adult nonmembers / $4 child nonmembers

Explore the early Maritime History of South Berwick at the Hamilton House. Did you know that Hamilton House [...]

Update on Kid’s Day 2009: How you can get involved

An update from the Kid’s Day organizing committee:
Kid’s Day 2009 is just around the corner.  We are excited and honored to have Vicki Stewart as our first annual Grand Marshall of everything wheel’s parade kicking off Saturday June 6, 2009 at 11:00pm.  Please make sure you come out to see our kid’s favorite teacher/principal ride [...]

2009 Strawberry Festival

[ June 27, 2009 9:00 am to June 28, 2009 12:00 am. ] June 27, 2009    9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Strawberry Festival is a yearly celebration with entertainment, food, artisans and strawberry shortcakes.  Come join the fun!  Food is available throughout day at the Festival Food Court.  All food is provided by local non-profit organizations.  The South Berwick Strawberry Festival is held at 197 Main Street, South [...]

Young singers sought: Treetop Chorus

The Treetops Chorus is a chorus for kids who love to sing, directed by South Berwick resident Sammie Haynes.  It’s a low-key, fun way for children to explore music-making and movement.  Sammie is starting several sessions around the area:
All sessions are from 3:30 – 4:30 PM – 8 week sessions $99 – (no classes during [...]

To Do List: MSAD 35 Musical – A Christmas Carol

SAD 35 Musical: A Christmas Carol
Wesley E. Kennedy Performing Arts Center at Marshwood High School
Friday, November 14 @ 7pm
Saturday, November 15 @ 7pm
Friday, November 21, @ 7:00 pm only
Saturday, November 22  @ 2 pm (matinee) & 7:00 pm.
Purchase tickets at www.marshwoodmusic.org or Marshwood High School main office, 260 Route 236, South Berwick
For more info: [...]

Community Announcements: Singing & French

Community Chorus at South Berwick Seeks Singers:
The Community Chorus at South Berwick welcomes new singers from the Seacoast region. Choral experience strongly preferred.  Monday rehearsals begin September 8, 6:30 p.m., at the First Parish Federated Church, Academy and Main Streets in South Berwick, ME, to prepare for Christmas concerts December 6 and [...]

The Strawberry Festival is Coming!

South Berwick Strawberry Festival
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Always the last Saturday in June, the South Berwick Strawberry Festival officially kicks off summer. The kids are out of school, camps are open and the weather is getting warm. All over town one can see the bright red, white, and green strawberry flags that not only line the [...]

To Do List: A Sailor’s Life for Me Children’s Festival

“A Sailor’s Life for Me!” takes place on May 17 (rain date of May 18), 11am to 3 pm. Admission is free for Historic New England members. Non-member admission for adults is $6 and children is $4. In recognition of Armed Forces Day, kids get in free when mom or dad shows [...]