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 main streets, but can also be seen flying from many houses.   The day is filled with food, entertainment, games, and crafts.

For thirty-two consecutive years hundreds of volunteers from South Berwick have come together to put together a South Berwick tradition. As always, official Festival activities will take place only on the grounds of Central School, on Main Street, in the center of town. A stop at the Strawberry Festival Information Booth is a must to find out more about the day’s schedule for the entertainers, as well as where all the various activities are located and to purchase strawberry festival memorabilia.

This year, the Strawberry Festival Committee is pleased to announce that they will serve their Strawberry Shortcake and Cheesecake on biodegradable bowls, plates and spoons.  We have collaborated with BIOSMART- a company that sells sugar cane Bagasse tableware.  Bagasse is the biomass remaining after sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract their juices. 

Read below to get all the information and find out what to see, do, and how to get involved: (more…)

Lots to do:

Spaghetti Supper - Maine Hawks AAU Girls Basketball Team
Thursday, May 1 , 4-7pm, Eliot Methodist Church, Rte 236, Eliot.
Adults $5.00 Children under 12 $3.00
Take a night off from cooking and enjoy a good spaghetti dinner.
Where else can you go and feed a family of 4 for under $20 !!!
The Maine Hawks girl’s basketball team is going to Ireland in July to the International Basketball Festival. The girls will play some basketball games and tour Ireland’s beautiful country.

Diva Dress Sale - Marshwood 8th Grade Social
Friday, May 2, 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, May 3, 10:00am-2:00pm
5 Formal Dresses Donated by Madeline’s Daughter $25 each
Huge Selection of barely used fancy dresses in all sizes $5 & $10 each
To benefit the Marshwood 8th Grade Social – Upstairs at The Little Hat Company

Book Sale to benefit Friends of South Berwick Library
Annual Book Sale, Saturday May 3, 9-1 (raindate May 10)
South Berwick Library, Portland St., South Berwick, ME
It’s fun and it is a big fundraiser for the Friends! Support your local library and get great deals on books.
More Info http://www.friendsofsouthberwicklibrary.org/

Lend a Helping Hand Community Fun Day Great Works School
Penny Sale, Silent & Live Auction
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 2:00pm ~ 6:00pm
Marshwood Great Works School Gymnasium
Penny Sale Tickets on sale now. Tickets are $1.00 for 25 in advance or $2.00 at the door
Admission is FREE ~ Donation Bucket at the door
Please bring a canned food/non-perishable food item as a donation to be given to Footprints Food Pantry in Kittery and the South Berwick Food Pantry
2:00pm-4:00pm ~ Penny Sale & Silent Auction Bidding
4:00pm-5:00pm ~ Prize Distribution
5:00pm-6:00pm ~ Live Auction
Must be present to win!
Join us for Food (served on Green products)
Pony Rides (Lyman Hill Farm)
And more………..

Orris Falls Hike with Great Works Regional Land Trust
Sunday, May 4, 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Meet at the Orris Falls Conservation Area trail head on Thurrell Road. Rain date May 11. FMI call 207-646-3604, 384-2195 or email pattimitchem@gwrlt.org. http://www.gwrlt.org

Hike through on the old colonial trail from Thurrell Road to Emery’s Bridge Road, with stops at the ‘Big Bump’, Orris Falls, Tatnic Ledges and Balancing Rock. In the event high water prevents us from crossing the stream which feeds Orris Falls we will view the Falls, the old foundations, hike to the Big Bump, then head back to the trail head and drive around to Emery’s Bridge Road in order to hike to Balancing Rock and Tatnic Ledges.

This Saturday Powderhouse Hill Ski Club is offering a day of fun skiing and racing for all ages and abilities. Admission is free with $5 lift ticket. Skiers and boarders are welcome and can register anytime between 9:30 am and 1 PM.

The course will be open for racing from 10-2. The best times in each category will receive recognition. Age categories: 0-6, 7-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, 21-40, and 41 and up. Lift operating hours from 10 am to 4 pm on the day of the Challenge.

For more information email, info@powderhousehill.com, call 207.384.5858 or visit the Powderhouse Hill web site.