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Friday, January 12, 2024 Volume 20 • Issue No. 2
Fifth Annual Breast Cancer Snowshoe Fundraiser SOUTH BERWICK The Outlook Tavern at the Links will once again be hosting the Annual Breast Cancer Snowshoe Fundraiser on Sunday, January 28, now in its fifth year. Last year’s event saw 106 snowshoers and roughly 250 attending the luncheon afterwards – a packed house! The fundraiser was a huge success, raising $14,458 for breast cancer research and support. This year, all proceeds raised for the event will go to benefit the Mass General Cancer Center at WentworthDouglas Hospital. Links employee and breast cancer survivor AnnMarie Sacca is once again doing her part by organizing the annual fundraiser. For $75, snowshoers will walk the front nine holes, followed by lunch and entertainment in The Red Barn afterwards. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 11 a.m. There is also a $30 “lunch only” option for those who do not wish to walk but want to participate in the fundraiser.
At 1 p.m., The Red Barn opens their doors, where attendees can enjoy such entertainment as a photo booth, a cash bar, raff les, lunch, and music by DJ Timmy C. Raffle prizes include Bruins game tickets, a wine tasting for 12 at Flagg Hill Distillery and Winery, tickets to UNH hockey games, car wash packages, and bowling packages at Pinz Bowl, amongst many others. So swap out those golf shoes for snowshoes (or snow boots) and help the fight against breast cancer! Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, January 19. Tickets
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will not be available at the door this year, and AnnMarie recommends purchasing ahead of time as soon as possible, as the event is already selling out quickly and remaining tickets are limited. Private donations towards the fundraiser are always encouraged as well; contact AnnMarie below for further information. The Links at Outlook Golf Course is located at 310 Portland Street in South Berwick. For more information and to purchase tickets or make a donation, contact AnnMarie Sacca at 603-343-3730 or by email at saccaannmarie@comcast.net.
KENNEBUNK Dr. Marcus Br uce, Professor of Rel ig ious Studies at Bates College, is the keynote speaker for Kennebunk’s 21st Annual Celebration in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event is slated for Monday, January 15, 10 a.m. at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 114 Main Street, Kennebunk. His talk, “So Great a Cloud of Witnesses,” focuses on the legacy of the Montgomery Bus Boycott in Alabama. Dr. Br uce speaks from experience, as he spent part of his youth in Montgomery. The suggested donation is $15 per adult, free for students. All are welcome to attend, and no registration is necessary. For more information, visit www. uukennebunk.org or call the church at 207-985-3700. Photo from www.bates.edu.
Community Helps Norton Lights “Raise A Wish” WELLS The Norton family had a beautiful 2023 season, filled with light, love, community, hope and, of course, wishes! Their annual Christmas light show, Norton Lights, raised
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a total of $10,018.83 last year, and as a result, the family has already granted a wish to a deserving and hopeful child in Maine through the Make-AWish Foundation. The family is deeply humbled by everyone’s kindness, and is grateful for the opportunity to continue making wishes come true. That support of neighbors, family and friends is the magical sparkle behind Norton Lights, and the family feels truly blessed to be surrounded by so many caring hearts and giving hands. The family wishes to give a special “Thank You” to the following businesses and donors who made a world of difference this holiday season: Meserve’s Market, for collecting donations and supporting the family’s efforts; Beth Norton, Frankie’s loving mom, who organized the Night of Hope and provided countless gifts to young visitors; Congdon’s Doughnuts, who gener-
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ously donated dozens of donuts for Night of Hope guests; Leif Erickson, FRANK FM, Fogarty’s Restaurant, Travelingmainers, The Weekly Sentinel, Talon’s Christmas Lights and Food Drive and the Maine Christmas light show community, who all
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families, and neighbors, who are unconditionally patient, understanding, loving and supportive of Norton Lights; Make-A-Wish Maine, who share their special and meaningful mission with the family each year, allowing them the opportunity to be a part of the important work that they do. The family feels truly honored to partner with each and every sponsor, donor and volunteer. And lastly, a final “Thank You” goes out to the families and individuals that take the time during their busy holiday seasons to come see the show. The visitors are truly what make Norton Lights such a joyful and rewarding experience for the Norton family. Every smile, giggle, dancing little one, and friendly wave is truly heartwarming, and it is a privilege to be a part of so many cherished family holiday traditions. For more information, visit www.nortonlights.org.
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