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Friday, January 26, 2024 Volume 20 • Issue No. 4
Mini-Golf Weekend at York Public Library
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YORK On Friday, February 2 and Saturday, February 3, the York Public Library (YPL) will transform its entire building into an 18-hole miniature golf course for the upcoming “Mini-Golf at the Library.” Miniature golfing events over those two days are open to all ages. YPL is working with Library MiniGolf, LLC, to set up a one-of-a-kind mini-golf course that will cover both levels of the building, with one hole even spanning a set of stairs. “For a while now, we at the library have wanted to do something fun, something community focused, and some-
On Friday night, “Clubhouse Night” will feature a tournament at 6 p.m., ideal for those who like a little friendly competition, followed by an “Open Play” period at 7:30 p.m. for those seeking a more leisurely-paced game. Downstairs in the Community Room, the “19th Hole” will offer catered fare from Sundrop Café: beer, wine, and a nonalcoholic signature cocktail. Saturday is “National Take Your Child to the Library Day,” a day for exploring all that the library offers, and that includes mini-golf! The course
thing that we’ve never tried before,” said Assistant Library Director Sophie Smith. “That something is turning York Public Library into an indoor mini-golf course for two days!” Community groups and organizations are pitching in help to provide imaginative obstacles for many of the holes, while other obstacles created by library staff and volunteers will have a literary twist. Some of the library’s business sponsors will also be creating their own custom holes, adding to the fun. Friday night offers ticketed events for adults, and on Saturday the course will be open to all ages, free of charge.
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Students Make Dog Leashes for Animal Welfare Society WELLS Last fall, Wells Elementary School (WES) students read the classic novel “Because of WinnDixie,” by Kate DiCamillo. Inspired by the story about a stray dog and finding a new home, teacher Pam Lear and teaching intern Jamie Haven developed an idea to work with their students to make and customize dog leashes as a way to help in the care of local shelter dogs. Both realized that a lot of material would have to be purchased, and so Haven got to work creating a GoFundMe page to raise the needed funds. The material purchased consisted of polyester webbing straps, grosgrain ribbons of various designs and colors, leash handles, and the metal clasps
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needed to hook the leashes onto the collars. Students learned to sew and operate a sewing machine to attach the ribbon material to the straps. According to Haven, each leash took about an hour to create in class, and all 20 leashes were finished by the end of December. The students then presented Amanda Zimmerman, Youth Programs Coordinator at the Animal Welfare Society (AWS) in Kennebunk, with the student-made dog leashes, along with a box of assorted new pet items. The donation marked the culmination of their project in support of AWS. “They were fun to make
WES students display multi-designed colored leashes with teacher Pam Lear (left) and intern Jamie Haven (right).
and the kids loved it,” said Haven, who had previously incorporated “Because of Winn-Dixie” into a unit of study in college. Fourth-graders Isabelle Cote and Ben Hatfield indicated that they enjoyed making
the leashes. “I was really happy that we got to make leashes for other dogs,” said Isabelle, who was pleased to know that someone adopting a dog at the shelter would be able to have a colorful leash to bring their new pet home.
Lear commented that she plans to make this project a tradition, “...paying it forward to animals who deserve a nice leash!” Story and photo by Reg Bennett, WOCSD Information Officer.
Annual Paint the Town Red Month KENNEBUNK T he Ke n ne b u n k- K e n nebunkport-Arundel and the Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce will “Paint the Town Red” for romance and love throughout the month of February, when area shops, restaurants and local landmarks are festively decorated in red to get everyone in the mood for loving. Participating restaurants are offering “red plate” specials, shops are holding “red tag” sales, and hotels in the region have created special “stay-and-play” packages for those looking to rest, relax, romance and escape reality. In addition, there are entertaining classes and experiences happening throughout the
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month that capture the heart of York County. Confirmed scheduled events are listed as follows: Friday, February 2
2 p.m.: Spiked cocoa and coffee at The Burleigh; 3 p.m.: Wine tasting with The Center at Wine House on Main; 6 p.m.: Punch needle class at The Creative Soul.
Saturday, February 3
All day: Tarot card readings at Dragon Star Creations; 8 p.m.: Frosted! A freezing good time at The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel; 9 p.m.: House music at the Rabbit Hole.
Sunday, February 4
2 p.m.: Mixology class at Ocean Restaurant.
Tuesday, February 6
10 a.m.: “Paint Your Pet” class at The Creative Soul.
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Wednesday, February 7
9 a.m.: Free coffee with 207 Prime Properties at Mornings in Paris; 4:30 p.m.: “How to Create a Ritual Bath” at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort Clubhouse; 6 p.m.: Wine and chocolate tasting at Kennebunk Free Library.
Thursday, February 8
6 p.m.: Wooden flower class at The Creative Soul.
Friday, February 9
2 p.m.: Wines in winter at Earth at Hidden Pond; 6 p.m.: Couple’s flow and sip class at the Daily Sweat; 6 p.m.: Painting class at River Tree Arts; 6 p.m.: Love Bug Ball at Consolidated School.
Saturday, February 10
11 a.m.: Cookie and card making at the Kennebunkport Historical Society; 2 p.m.: Italian cocktail class at Via Sophia; 2 p.m.: “But First, Tequila at The Burleigh;” 2
p.m.: Movie afternoon at Graves Memorial Library; 5 p.m.: Tree Spa Galentine’s Party.
Thursday, February 15
4 p.m.: Galentine’s watercolor and wine at Earth at Hidden Pond.
Thursday, February 15
6 p.m.: Besties paint night at The Creative Soul.
Saturday, February 17
2 p.m.: Wines & Valentines at The
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