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Local graphic novel creator Dave Peabody works on the newest installment of his “Walking Christendom” series on Thursday at his Congress Street apartment. Peabody is just one comic creator who will be on hand to meet fans and ply their wares this weekend during the third annual Maine Comic Arts Festival, held Saturday at the Portland Public Library and Sunday at the Ocean Gateway. (MATT DODGE PHOTO)

Exit music for the rapture, Curdo says goodbye

Mark Curdo–––––

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Some people say today is the day. THE day. We’re all supposed to punch the clock and go away. This is it! No dessert. Straight to our rooms!

Now whether you believe we go out James Cameron blockbuster movie style or it’s a quick fl ash done deal; the real question is do you believe in any of this? Are we really goners today? We’re outta here sometime, but is today the day? And if so, are you ready? Most importantly, what tunes do you want to hear during the closing credits?

A lot of people have their opinions on music to be played at their funeral. It’s our way of still saying, “Hey, i’m kind of still here and take this”;

while those morn the loss of us. I wonder though if we hang up our hats tonight, what would people want to hear as the remaining min-utes disappear.

In the last 10 minutes of your life, you have time for two last jams. What would you want to hear? Here’s

what some good music loving friends had to say.“Every Planet We Reach is Dead” by Gorillaz.

It would take most of the ten minutes. (Philip Rogers/The Modest Proposal)

“Compared to What” by McCann and Harris and something from Band of Gypsies by Hendrix.

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Dave Peabody is as upfront with his customers as possible — if “walking” is half the title of your long-running graphic novel, people can hardly expect glossy panels of musclebound superheros and nonstop action.

“Sometimes if the pictures are nice, you can say more with setting than explosions,” said Peabody, who has published 21 issues of his Walking Chris-tendom graphic novel and will exhibit his work Sunday during the third annual Maine Comics Arts Festival at the Ocean Gateway.

Infl uenced by the European tradition favoring story and pacing over action and violence, Pea-body grew up reading comics like Belgian artist Georges Rémi’s “The Adventures of Tintin”, but said he “forgot about those for a long time” with the inevitable onset on a teen’s taste for racier material.

A self-taught artist, Peabody fi rst began sketch-ing out comics in 1986. Referencing the work of comic art legends Roy Crane, Frank Miller (of “300” and “Sin City” fame) and writers like Steve Gerber (Howard the Duck), Peabody saw his work improve as his cribbed their techniques. “I would look at people who came before me and say ‘how did he fi gure this out?’,” he said.

But it was the work of “hand-in-pocket” adven-ture like Italian Hugo Pratt’s strip Corto Maltese

that has had the biggest infl uence on Peabody’s work today. “It’s pretty low-key, but there is a lot of stuff going on,” he said.

That ambling spirit is refl ected in Peabody’s latest comic endeavor Walking Christendom, which Peabody creates under the name Dave Naybor. “I use to take the long walks in the woods with my ex and I [thought], I would like to do a comic book about two people walking through the woods,” he said.

A “pub crawl buddy comedy”, or “[Japanese car-toon series] Dragon Ball Z meets My Dinner with Andre” according to Peabody, the series is envi-sioned as a long form story with a clear beginning, middle at at some point, an end. “I kind of know the big plot points and most of where everything is going, it’s mostly a matter of drawing the pages every day,” he said.

The publishing schedule of Walking Christen-

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“The whole thing is an [Robert] Altman script, people talking over each other, overly long speeches. It’s like a Thomas Pynchon novel

adapted into a Altman script with a Kevin Smith rewrite.” — Graphic novel creator Dave Peabody

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Family members said he was using cocaine at Univer-sity of Nevada at Las Vegas. “Let me put it like this,” said his sister, Jeri Brown. “Drugs were his downfall.”

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WASHINGTON (NY Times) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netan-yahu of Israel told President Obama on Friday that he shared his vision for peace between Israelis and Pal-estinians and then promptly listed a series of nonnegotiable conditions that have kept the two sides at an impasse for years.

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Divisions are clear as Obama and Netanyahu discuss peace

DENVER (NY Times) — In 2009, a burly Colorado man named Rick Duncan was a rising star among local veterans groups, advo-cating on behalf of struggling soldiers and holding forth about his own powerful experiences returning from Iraq as a wounded Marine. The problem was, none of it was true, not even his name.

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Brian Petrovek, managing owner, CEO and alternate governor of the Portland Pirates, minor hockey league affi liate of the NHL Buffalo Sabres, said he’s in the “busiest time of year.” Sponsorship sales, season tickets, planning for a season that’s “in a countdown mode,” all create a packed summer of activity for the front offi ce even as the team is idle on the ice after elimination from the Atlantic Division Finals in a six-game series against the Binghamton Senators.

He sat down with The Portland Daily Sun to talk about the future of the team and the place the Pirates play, the aging Cumberland County Civic Center.

Cumberland County will be asked to vote on a bond issue in November which will provide funding for the total renovation and expansion of the Civic Center.

PDS: What do you make of the Civic Center renovation, if that doesn’t go through with voters, you have a lease, but are you content to stay here long term?

BP: We have a lease for a year. We have one more year left. We have had conversations for years now about trying to establish a long=term relationship with the building, and those conversations are now continuing for the future. We are focused right now strictly and entirely on how to have a successful vote in November to renovate this facility. It’s a facility in a location that we’ve always thought was the right one, meaning downtown, and with the improve-ments we see potentially being made, it would give us everything we’ve been looking for for the last 11 years of ownership, but more than that it would also provide the community with a state-of-the-art facil-ity for other uses, so it’s not just about satisfying our needs. … We’re not looking at the alternatives, for us it’s a process of winning at the ballot box. I’m not looking at the what ifs that could go with that. At the same time, we’ve made it clear that we committed to this marketplace and we remain committed to it.

(After rumors that the Pirates were looking to move to Albany, N.Y., Cumberland County Civic Center trustees unanimously approved a new lease deal with the Pirates on March 23, 2010.)

BP: As we’ve been in this environment of having shorter terms leases, we’ve always had to look at other alternatives within the market…. Right now there’s momentum, there’s focus among the city and the county and ourselves on pulling together a campaign that ultimately will roll out publicly for supporting this kind of an investment in a bond in November.

PDS: What convinced you to keep the team here, because people might be curious why that negotiation took place.

BP: “With the alternative being to move to Albany? A whole bunch of reasons, but a lot of it came back to some of the reasons that we bought the team in the fi rst place 11 years ago. A strong market, a great history of developing players, and one of the remarks that was made to me last year by

Darcy Regier, general manager of the Sabres, when we were looking seriously at Albany together, was to remind me of how happy players have been here over three decades. As subtle and perhaps intangible as that may sound to a marketplace that has huge value and a franchise owner who has that market-place secured, it is a huge piece of the asset equation. As we were evaluating Albany, that gentle reminder became such a critical part of why we had to sustain this process and see it to its completion and fi nd a solution to our venue. … We exist as a business to do one thing, and that is to develop players to go to the NHL, and if our playground is that strong, indepen-dent of our challenges with an arena, it’s something we should think strongly about before we give it up. …”

PDS: Culturally, what do you make of the incident where the kids went to the Pirates game (a School Day game in March) and some were alarmed at the violence?

BP: Culturally, it was surprising, and I think maybe embellished a little bit beyond where I thought necessarily it should have been. But I’m not going to judge others who have different opinions for different reasons. At the end of the day it was such an isolated incident that was uncharacteristic of our sport and our game. It just so happened to have occurred when it occurred, and it just so hap-pened to involve some players who hardly ever fi ght. But at the end of the day, you can look at it in so many different ways. I chose to look at it one way, which was that’s why we have penalties, that’s why people are punished when they do something that is not correct, and if there were ever a learning oppor-

tunity for kids, whether they’re this high or teenag-ers, that was an opportunity for a teaching moment, and I feel strongly about that. So we’re not apologiz-ing for it, fi ghting is part of this game, and we could never represent that we could put on a show that we could control whether or not a fi ght occurs, but from a teaching perspective, when it occurs, that’s why you penalize. … We’re going to continue with the School Day game, and we’re not going to look back and we’re not going to apologize for it, but we’re going to better educate the constituencies that we reach out to to come to this particular game to make sure that they understand the environment which they are about to enter and the opportunity to teach.

PDS: Do you have any kind of diagnosis of the team’s success in the playoffs this year?

BP: …The way I’ve looked at it is it was an incred-ible year on the ice, fi rst place team, divisional champ over 100 points, and the accomplishment of doing that over an extended regular season just shouldn’t be discounted. … I don’t think they left anything on the table, the better team won. … I would have been disappointed if they’d mailed it in, but our teams never do that. … In the 11 years we’ve owned the team, it was one of the best bodies of work that I’ve seen, from soup to nuts, the work ethic, the character of the players, what they did on the ice and off the ice, the job that our coaches did. … To have a third consecutive rookie of the year (forward Luke Adam was awarded the Dudley (Red) Garrett Memorial Award for the AHL’s outstanding rookie player),, it’s never been done before in this league. It just speaks to the character of the players.”

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On Wednesday night, I got a chance to sit down and listen to a few stories.

Chris “Crash” Barry, author of “Sex, Drugs, and Blueber-ries” was sharing a stage at the St. Lawrence Arts Center with noted Maine storyteller John McDonald, author of “A Moose And A Lobster Walk Into A Bar..”

A Maine story is a unique kind of thing. It has a slow pacing, a drawn out sort of gory detail that pulls the listener in a bit at a time. Occasionally, the “joke” or story has one of those punchlines in it that a come-dienne once observed, “Ray Charles could see that coming. It was wearing tap shoes.”

Hearing a long time practi-tioner of the art like McDonald is a treat. He has a downeast accent that can be turned on and off at the flip of a switch, and seemed to be quite used to things being shouted from the audience. A long time sup-porter of MPBN, he asked the audience of any had called the Governor in support of them, only to be greeted with my response, “What do you want me to call him?” Unflappable.

Those unique Maine Stories

Both were doing readings from published works or about to be published works. The col-lection of Maine stories seems to go back so far, McDonald relayed one of the few tall tales regarding Mark Twain and a performance in Bangor that had managed to escape my attention.

Allegedly, Twain was also unflappable. He was told that audiences in Maine were dif-ferent from everywhere else. Twain found the whole concept “preposterous.” To settle the argument, a hall was rented, Twain put on his stage show, and for the entire thing the audience sat there in reserved silence. No clapping, no laugh-ter; crickets could be heard in the room, as well as a collection of other noisy animals miles away.

Twain sweat bullets over that

show, and reportedly ran around to the front of the theater to hear what people were saying about the show. He encountered a husband and wife couple, and paused while the husband fum-bled over his pipe. “That was a good show. That Twain fella is pretty funny.” The man’s wife agreed on that score. “I’d say so! It was all I could do to stop myself from busting out laugh-ing!”

Of course, this is the baseline for Maine humor. Dodge Morgan once observed the fact “It’s not that the jokes not funny, it’s that you don’t get it.”

The pair told tall tales for a while, did readings from their respective books, swapped lies, and basically acted like a couple of fishermen who had suddenly found themselves without poles or bait. Best to stand here and observe things for a while, and give the matter a good think.

They will continue this trav-elling show from time to time over the summer, I am told. If

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If you’re reading this on Saturday, well, how’s it going so far? Any of your, uh, church-going friends missing yet?

If you’re reading on Sunday, well, have you

End of the world weekend? Not on

Mayan watch!

noticed vacant parking lots at any of the larger churches? How’s the traffic? And don’t be fooled by checking early-morning evangelical TV; they pre-record many of those shows.

Welcome to our latest End of the World Weekend. It’s become a national jest of sorts, a chance to very care-fully make fun of an elderly radio preacher who took the wild-eyed crazy step of plac-ing an actual date on the Rap-ture – and “careful” because nobody cares to insult the millions of people who believe the exact same thing, but just don’t have a specific date.

He does: Saturday, May 21.Background: An 89-year-old preacher in Oak-

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you get a chance, pop in for a bit and see it.

That brings up a good point about the whole topic of storytelling. When was the last time you shut off the TV for a while, sat around with a few friends over a deck of cards, and just swapped lies? Fish-ermen are known to do this from time to time, but the whole point of the thing is telling a tale that tops the one you were just told. It’s even more difficult if you decide to monitor your language, keeping out the “blue” material. Somehow, cursing while storytelling just seems to add a bit of pepper to the sauce.

For a while now, I’ve spent a lot

of time chasing after one story or another. You get information, you call around, you check quotes, you verify information. I’ve missed the art of actively listening to stories, just for the sheer joy of it.

Perhaps, as the summer ramps up, I’ll find more time for that endeavor. I won’t bother to try and tell some of those tall tales, as most of the ones I relate to you happen with many witnesses present. Unless of course, there are subpoe-nas involved. Suddenly, everyone who was there has a sudden lapse of memory.

So sit down, Portlanders. Fix yourself a beverage, turn the Red Sox game down for a few minutes, and tell a story.

For many, it’s a talent you didn’t even know you had.

media is eating it up (thus this column) because (A) it’s mostly harmless fun and (B) it’s a chance to gently mock certain faiths that are sometimes not frequently asso-ciated with the Media Elite.

(To that point, why does this guy get such a pass on gay-bashing? Placing the gay rights movement on par with the Japanese earth-quake as a sign of God’s impending wrath? Really?)

Here’s a direct quote: “All the stealing, and the lying, and the wickedness and the sexual perver-sion that is going on in society is telling us something,” he says. “So too is the gay pride movement. It was sent by God as a sign of the end.”

Here’s how the Independent newspaper in London reports the math: “He says the world will end on 21 May, because that will be 722,500 days from 1 April AD33, which he believes was the day of the Crucifixion. The figure of 722,500 is important because you get it by multiplying three holy numbers (five, 10 and 17) together twice. ‘When I found this out, I tell you, it blew my mind,’ he said.”

Yeah, I’ll bet. Beyond the good national hoot

of all this is the fact that we love a good apocalypse story. The guy moved beyond “another nut” status the old-fashioned way: Ad cam-paign.

He bought thousands of bill-boards around the country, sent out caravans of believers and of course all this is paid for by his faithful flock. But they are not alone in a certain faith, now are they?

Based on my extensive late-night History Channel research, nearly all cultures have such things and ours are not always religious.

How about Y2K?A friend of mine who knows a

bunch about computers was mock-ing that all through 1999, arguing that everyone gathering food and guns for the End of Civilization should be marked with some “Y”

symbol. If Y2K happened, he sug-gested, then they get to rule the Afterworld.

“If not,” he added. “Then we should never have to hear from them again.”

Ah, but there’s less track-record accountability in predicting End Times then there is in the Republi-can Presidential Primary. This par-ticular preacher, for example, also predicted the end in the 1990s and not just, presumably, because the Democrats had ushered in a decade of peace and budget surpluses.

He blamed bad math and re-fig-ured. This time, he’s sure.

Others are no doubt glad to play along. Like the guy who has a ser-vice to take care of pets left behind when their owners are Raptured away. Or the folks who intend to take old clothes and situate them so it looks like their wearers were suddenly taken up.

And of course, there are par-ties planned. Anyone old enough to have visited a bar in the days after 9-11 knows that end-of-world energy can prompt a certain urge to get your drink on.

Yet, despite the clear and present math, skeptics remain.

And sadly, there is a clear rift in this country between the early morning religious folks, who tend to hear Christian information, and the late-night crowd that does not have Rapture plans. In part, the late-nighters tend to be somewhat less religious, but – well, they also know the world can’t possibly end this weekend because the Mayan Calendar doesn’t run out until Dec. 21 of 2012, which the nutjobs would know if they’d spend less time in church and more in New Age book-stores.

The doomsday countdown is dead?

Let the doomsday countdown begin...

(Curtis Robinson is founding editor of The Portland Daily Sun. Email him at curtis@portlanddai-lysun.me.)

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Granted some people move on after a break up as smoothly as a U.S. car maker after bankruptcy. They shed some baggage and come out leaner, shinier, and more successful. And maybe there’s some reshuffl ing at the top but nobody actually gets axed.

Our heroine Gretchen, a 44-year-old, divorced, criminal defense attorney, tried to follow that model. After getting dumped, she has a new boyfriend but still hangs out with her ex John and everything looks great from the outside. But underneath the shiny exterior there are still some troubled assets, as you will see . . .

The Port City Chronicle is the continuing story of a woman and her family seeking love and happiness in Portland in the midst of the Great Recession.

You can buy Season 1 in book form, Getting Off the Earth, from GettingofftheEarth.com.

And now for this week’s episode of Season 2:

Why It’s Nice to Have Someone Walking Around in Your Genes

“Tatele means little father,” John said, as we sat in my living room drinking coffee. “My grandmother

started calling me that at age 1, so you can see what my main function was

from the very beginning.”He patted our cat, the closest he’d been to father-

hood in 48 years.“Irina won’t even let me walk the dog anymore,”

he said. “She’s mad at me for wanting to raise him Jewish.”

I asked.Supposedly one of the reasons he’d left me for a

22-year old ballet dancer in the fi rst place was to have a brand new child instead of a half share in a pre-owned one like Grace. But so far Irina had pro-duced nothing but snowfl akes and sugarplums.

He ignored my question.“I feel so guilty toward my grandmother that

whenever Irina and I are at the airport and some-one’s paged, I get nervous it’s for me and a wife will show up with a kid, saying ‘Where have you been all these years and who is this shiksa you’re with?’”

“Didn’t it take the pres-sure off you a little when your sister had Noah?” I asked.

He shook his head.“Not while Noah’s still

too hyper to sit with my grandmother and eat. Despite his name.”

Apparently Noah means “relaxed” in Hebrew, which seemed odd since I think of the biblical Noah as a rather desperate character.

John shrugged.“What makes you think

that? When he saw the water rising, he got two of everything on a boat and got out of there. He didn’t panic.”

He made it sound easy, even though he’d never managed to get two of anything in his own boat, which was the cause of all his problems.

“Unlike my grand-mother, for example, who was always frantic. The minute I got in the house she pushed food on me and if I wasn’t hungry, she’d say, ‘Tatele, ost du eppis geges-sen in da gass?’ in case I’d eaten something from the outside instead of saving myself for her.”

He sighed.“But how many days

a week can you eat ‘nice fi sh’? I was afraid of turn-ing into a thermometer.”

“We ate a lot of fi sh too,” I said. “Maybe I have some Jewish ancestry.”

He ran his hand through my blond hair.

“Are you kidding? You’re the founding member of

the Visigoths.”So I felt sorry for destroying Roman civilization,

but at least I wasn’t as bad as the Vandals, judging from their name.

“Literally the only thing that mattered to my grandmother was whether I had kids, but some-how I couldn’t make it happen. And it’s not like I don’t want to. I like the thought of someone walking around in my genes.”

I tried to laugh but it came out as more of a sob.“My grandmother was so sheltered that after my

grandfather died and she had to do her taxes herself, she said to me, ‘Tatele, what does IRS stand for?’”

But I was less interested in his grandmother’s tax situation than in whether he and Irina would ever conceive a deduction.

“Don’t you think you’ll eventually have a kid with Irina?” I asked, my heart pounding.

He shrugged.“Part of the problem is Irina’s more interested in

romance than sex. There has to be the right light and temperature, and if the light and temperature are thrown off then forget about it for another year and a half.”

So I tormented myself a moment thinking about what the right light and temperature might be like for what they had in mind.

But I took it to be a sign of healing when my next thought was about the effect global warming would have on them.

Anyway, it certainly didn’t sound like they were going to sail into the sunset anymore. Or if they did, they wouldn’t have two of everything like I’d feared since the beginning of their relationship. Instead it looked like they’d barely make it out alone together in leaky kayaks.

Of course, I wanted to point out that in fairness John should have to dump Irina if there were no baby, same as he did me. But then I remembered that technically you’re not required to be consistent in romantic relationships.

At any rate, John had gone back to musing about his grandparents, who’d effortlessly produced fi ve children despite poor conditions of light and temper-ature. Neither global warming nor the return of the ice age would have had any effect on them for the simple reason that their begetting of children had nothing to do with such poetic considerations.

“My grandfather was a butcher who could get 20 slices in a quarter pound of lox, “John said. “No one can cut it like that anymore. He was the last genera-tion of the lox cutters. I tried but I just couldn’t do it.”

While I was pondering that loss of talent, Grace and Ethan came in with Henry and Marcus, who disappeared down the hall so they could hit each other in peace.

Grace tried to follow them but John made her stay with the adults.

“So, you’re almost 18, Grace. Any idea what you’re going to do when you grow up?”

It was a trick question from Grace’s point of view since she doesn’t currently plan on growing up in the sense John meant. Even her plans for college have more to do with continuing her youth than pre-paring for a job or adulthood.

But Ethan rescued her.“She’s thinking of going into capitalism,” he said.That way John knew that a wallet might be an

appropriate gift for Grace’s graduation, since she planned to participate in the market economy.

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The women who would be president in 2012 are still sitting on the sidelines. But that could change soon.

Representative Michele Bachmann of Min-nesota and Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska, are each dropping hints that their politi-cal futures might yet include a bid for the Repub-lican presidential nomination.

Ms. Bachmann has been more obvious as she gears up for what observers believe is likely to be a strategy built primarily on winning Iowa’s fi rst-in-the-nation caucuses by appealing to the state’s Tea Party conservatives and evangelical voters.

On Friday, more than 150,000 residents of Iowa and South Carolina picked up their phones to hear a recorded message from Ms. Bachmann criticizing President Obama’s speech Thursday on the Middle East. In a statement, she accused Mr. Obama of “a shocking display of betrayal” toward Israel.

In an interview with Fox News this week, Ms. Bachmann said she had intended to announce her decision in June, but could move that up now that Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas and an early Iowa favorite, said he would not run.

“Our phones have been ringing off the hook, our Facebook has been lit up, our donations are pour-ing in,” she said.

Ms. Bachmann is scheduled to give a speech in Des Moines on May 26, giving rise to speculation that she might announce her candidacy then.

Ms. Palin has been more mysterious, offering

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The women who would be president, will they run?

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BY MICHEAL D. SHEARTHE NEW YORK TIMES

Representative Michele Bachmann of Minnesota and Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska, are each dropping hints that their politi-cal futures might yet include a bid for the Republican presidential nomination. (COURTESY PHOTO)

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(Mike Fink/Owner of Guitar Grave and Mikes)“I Am The Resurrection” by The Stone Roses into

“Homeboy” by Adorable. (Jeremy P Goldstein/Mata-dor/XL/Rough Trade Records)

“Could Have Been” by Lee Fields followed by Smashing Pumpkins’ “Drown”. The chaotic feedback at the end of that song will set a perfect mood for my departure. (Jose Ayerve/Spouse)

“Stuck Between Stations” by the Hold Steady and “Amused to Death” by Roger Waters. This album has always been my idea of a soundtrack for the coming apocalypse. (Cam Jones/In The Audience)

“There is a Light That Never Goes Out” by The Smiths and “In Dreams” by Roy Orbison. (Casey McCurry/Sunset Hearts)

“Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems” by Notorious BIG, Puffy & Ma$e and

“Today Was A Good Day” by Ice Cube (Cam Groves/rapper)

“South of Heaven” by Slayer and “Soulsuck” by fbc-fabric & Reindeer (Moshe/Milled Pavement Records)

“Alice’s Restaurant” by Arlo Guthrie and “Celebra-tion of the Lizard” by the Doors. (Tom Rota/One Long-fellow Square)

“Home Sweet Home” by Motley Crue and “Wasted Years” by Iron Maiden (Joe Ricchio/comedian/lover)

“Wasted Youth Crew” by Blood For Blood and “Friends Family Forever” by Death Before Dishonor (Troy McHugh/Portland Hardcore)

“Should I Stay or Should I Go” by The Clash and “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea” by Neutral Milk Hot (Will Ethridge/Tower of Song/Eternal Otter Records)

“Repent Walpurgis” by Procol Harum and “Rhap-sody in Blue” by Gershwin. (Robert O’Brien/music fan)

“Green Onions” by Booker T and the MG’s.. twice (Samuel James/local bluesman)

As I started thinking about my pics. Easy for me right? Not at all. I can never narrow these down to just one or two picks.

I thought maybe I should allow the disappointment of not making it out of my 30’s bury me with some great tear jerkers. “Way to Blue” by Nick Drake. “Don’t Fade Away” by Dead Can Dance. “Running Scared” by Roy Orbison or “Plainsong” by The Cure. How could I pass on “Grace” by Jeff Buckley.

Wait a minute now. This is a pretty big moment. I should play some big, larger than life songs like “Bohemien Rhapsody” by Queen or “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin, “Pride” by U2 and how about “Comfortably Numb” by Pink Floyd. How about the sweet angel voices of the Beach Boys on “Our Prayer”. You cant go wrong with “Hey Jude” by the Beatles, right? It’s the all time closer for any show, and you can’t get bigger than this show.

Wait, how about making fun of it all. How about going out party style with a smile. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin or “Hot Hot Hot” by Buster Poindexter. What about “Party Hard” by Andrew WK or “Beautiful World” by Devo or “Everybody Wang Chung Tonight” by Wang Chung. Nah. I’m not that gutsy carefree at a time like this.

So what? An instru-mental? Maybe “A Love Supreme” by John Coltrane. “Sleep Walk” by Santo and Johnny could be a sweet walk into whatevers next.

Think about it; no more laundry! We can let those lovely Portland parking tickets burn up! I don’t have to think about what to get my cousin for her high school graduation! No worries. Its gonna be over. I gotta have the tunes to go out on.

To be honest friends, I’d choose no music. Yeah, this is me talking here.

I’ve fi lled my life with music every day. The songs that surround me have lived my life with me and I owe nothing else to music, nor does music owe any-thing else to me. I would feel no guilt turning off the stereo if Saturdays the real deal.

To be honest, I’d rather meet up with my parents. Listen to each other laugh, cry and bring up some brief memories. My family at the end of it all means everything to me personally and i’m lucky to have them to replace any potentially awesome soundtrack to judgement day.

Well, friends, wether Saturday “happens” or not, consider this article a swan song of sorts. I’ve enjoyed sharing my thoughts and love for music with you each week. Thank you for all your kind words and appre-ciation for the Circle Push. Its been a wonderful expe-rience and I hope you all continue to search for and enjoy great music.

So, this is it. No song to go out on....well, maybe I’ll just hum the sax part from “Baker

Street.”

(You can hear Mark Curdo on WCYY.)

Local faces in music pick songs to go out on in the last Circle PushCURDO from page one

Neutral Milk Hotel’s “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea”, Notorious B.I.G.’s single “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems”, Slayer’s “South of Heaven” and Roy Orbison’s “In Dreams” made friend’s lists of best rapture tunes. (COURTESY ART)

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“She’ll probably engage in trans-actions in United States currency,” Ethan continued. “Not that I have anything against other currencies. Unlike the United States Congress, for example, my only big issue with the renminbi is it’s so hard to pro-nounce.”

Since Grace was unable to hide a trace of a smile, despite her annoyance at being put on the spot by adults, he went on.

“Anyway, even if she opts out of cap-italism, I’m hoping she goes to Gold-man Sachs undercover and reports back. And brings us a check, I hear those are useful.”

John should have taken his cue from Ethan, assuming he had any interest in reconnecting with Grace. But instead he gave up on her, same as the lox.

“What about you?” he asked Ethan instead. “How’s the beer blog? Still in business?”

Ethan nodded.“More or less, but we lost a couple

people recently. We lose all our staff when people get a job.”

I was about to point out the lesson in that when Marcus interrupted to tell us

Henry hit him. Not that we didn’t know that already, but apparently he’d decided he needed more people on his team, even if we were just cer-emonial.

“Why do kids always want to get each other in trouble?” John asked, when Marcus went back down the hall to resume his endless fi ght with Henry.

“I don’t know,” Ethan said. “But that’s why it’s better not to have two kids. In the same house anyway.”

John fi nally joined in.“Right, it’s better to have two houses

and keep the kids separate.”Or, better yet, don’t have any kids

at all and avoid the hassles, as John had done. Because you could see how a person might go that route, given all the problems there were from begin-ning to end, from the interminable fi ghting to the hormonal crabbiness, not to mention the poor lighting and temperature for romance.

But somehow our grandparents still begot our parents, our parents begot us and we begot our children. Because that’s just how it worked. Somehow with the waters rising around us, most of us got two of everything on

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‘He made it sound easy, even though he’d never managed to get two of anything in his own boat’

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A 9-year-old Naples boy was hos-pitalized late Thursday after being shot in the head with a pellet gun, police said.

The boy’s 26-year-old uncle was arrested on several charges in con-nection with the incident, which occurred at a residence on Lambs Mill Road in Naples.

The child, identifi ed as Gavin Gilmore, was shot with a .177 caliber pellet gun shortly before 5:30 p.m. Thursday, according to Capt. Jeff Davis of the Cumberland County Sheriff ’s Offi ce. Davis said the pellet lodged in the Gilmore’s head in front of his brain, causing serious injuries.

Gilmore was initially transported to Bridgton Hospital Thursday night, but was subsequently moved to Maine Medical Center, Davis said, where he remained on Friday.

Authorities have charged Daniel McGill, of Naples, with aggra-vated assault, elevated aggravated assault, and reckless conduct with a deadly weapon in connection with the shooting.

It’s not entirely clear how the child was shot. McGill apparently told deputies he accidentally shot his nephew while attempting to shoot squirrels in the back yard, although

police found no evidence that any squirrels were killed.

“We are thinking that that probably did not take place, that he was falling back on that story,” Davis said.

“I think what we’ve got is an intox-icated male, who was not using good judgment, and the pellet gun was out, and unfortunately the boy was shot,” he added.

McGill was also charged with assault on a police offi cer after he allegedly scuffl ed with a deputy investigating the shooting.

McGill, who deputies said appeared to be “extremely intoxi-cated” during an interview at the scene, “became confrontational” with Sgt. Josh Potvin when Potvin tried to locate the pellet gun, Davis said.

That confrontation quickly esca-lated into a physical confrontation that left Potvin with a hand lacera-tion and McGill with a facial wound. McGill is accused of shoving Potvin during the episode when the deputy tried to retrieve the gun.

Both were treated at the scene by paramedics.

The victim’s mother, Bevin Greer, was inside the residence when the shooting occurred and did not wit-ness the incident. Police say the victim and the uncle both lived at the Naples residence where the acci-dent took place.

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dom has remained regular if incidental over the last six years — Peabody puts out a new issue “whenever I get 16 to 20 pages done,” he said.

“I’m managing about a three month schedule, though I may not make this one,” said Peabody, who works out of a home studio on Congress Street, inking pages before a curtainless window overlook-ing the busy Portland thoroughfare.

Peabody has released two bound volumes of his work, and distributes the individual issues to shops around town including Coast City Comics, Strange Maine and Casablanca Comics, where he works part-time.

Currently on page fi ve of the latest issue of Walk-ing Christendom, Peabody said he often falls into marathon session of creations where he’ll story-board several pages, nail down the narrative and draft dialogue. “I’ll do three or four pages laid out like that than take a week or two to fl ush that all out and draw it,” he said.

Self-publishing his work and doing all his own distributions, Peabody said the graphic novel series is a cathartic and skill-building experience. “I’m not making a lot of money, but I have this story in my head and I have to get it out,” he said.

While it’s a long way off on Peabody’s artistic horizon, the recent glut of Hollywood movies based on comic books (even Tintin is getting a movie this

year) gives the artist basis to believe that Walking Christendom could see a big screen adaptation one day. To that end, Peabody already has a production crew in mind.

“I want Robert Altman to come back from the grave and do my movies,” said Peabody who credits the Gosford Park director with having a big infl u-ence of his character dialogue. “The whole thing is an Altman script, people talking over each other, overly long speeches. It’s like a Thomas Pynchon novel adapted into a Altman script with a Kevin Smith rewrite,” he decided.

Working at Casablanca Comics gives Peabody the chance to meet his fans and foster an audience. “It’s been fun to watch. It’s very gratifying to see him working as a creator and working in store, interact-ing on daily basis with the people reading his stuff,” said Casablanca owner Rick Lowell.

“Creators hand-selling their work to the custom-ers is the best way for them to build an audience,” Lowell said.

It’s the same spirit behind the third annual Maine Comics Arts Festival, said Lowell. “I think that once you’ve made that one-on-one connection with a cre-ator you become invested in their work,” said Lowell, whose Comic Arts Festival aims to bring comic cre-ators, not dealers, to Portland waterfront to foster and build the local comic arts community.

“It’s very exciting to have somebody do a sketch for you or talk with someone about how they’ve writ-

ten a story,” said Lowell.The festival’s creator focus makes it the fi rst of its

kind in the state, according to Lowell.“It’s unusual for a show to just focus on the creators

the way these shows do where traditional comic con-ventions all about the dealers selling books,” he said.

“Here there will be no dealers, but all of the cre-ators will have their own books with them, so you’re buying them directly from the people who are making them,” Lowell added.

The festival kicks off Saturday at the Portland Public Library’s main branch at Monument Square with educational events run by local comic artists.

At 11 a.m. Andy Runton, creator of comic book “Owly,” teaches a workshop on drawing comics and visual storytelling. At 3 p.m. teacher and cartoonist Marek Bennett explores comics in world history and cultures.

The festival continues Sunday at the Ocean Gate-way, as creators ply their wares and meet with fans. Scheduled activities include a hands-on storytelling workshop for kids, tips on self publishing, portfolio reviews and a live reading and performance.

“It’s unlike anything else that’s out there for comic fans right now. They’ll be opportunities to get sketches done, material there for anybody interested in comics and such a wide variety of people exhibit-ing, there is defi nitely something for everyone,” said Lowell.

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COMIC from page one

Last year’s second annual Maine Comic Arts Festival (left) saw hundreds come through the Ocean Gateway to meet comic creators, get sketches done and have their own worked judged by professional artists. (Right) A page from the fi rst collected volume of Peabody’s graphic novel “Walking Christendom”. (COURTESY PHOTO)

little direct commentary about a presidential run and making almost no moves to assemble a tradi-tional presidential campaign apparatus.

Still, she said on Fox News on Thursday night that she still had the “fi re in the belly” to run for president, motivated by an interest in ridding the country of Mr. Obama’s leadership.

“It’s a matter for me of some kind of practical, pragmatic decisions that have to be made,” Ms. Palin said. “One is, with a large family, under-standing the huge amount of scrutiny and the

sacrifi ces that have to be made on my children’s part in order to see their mama run for president. But yeah, the fi re in the belly — it’s there.”

With Mr. Huckabee out of the race and Newt Gingrich, the former House speaker, in a cam-paign crisis, Ms. Palin’s opportunities for success are growing. Those close to Ms. Palin have said for months that they believe that she could be suc-cessful in Iowa.

Will either of the two women actually jump into the race?

Ms. Palin remains a celebrity whose appear-ances on Fox News and the speaking circuit earn

her a sizable income. Running for president would require her to put both efforts on hold during her candidacy.

But few of her allies or rivals doubt her ability to raise millions of dollars easily, and aides have signaled for months that if she gets into the race, it could be later in the summer.

Ms. Bachmann is also considered a good fund-raiser, and the departure of Mr. Huckabee as a possible candidate could give her Iowa strategy a boost.

She could make a decision as soon as the end of the month.

With Huckabee out Gingrich in crisis, Palin’s opportunities for success are growingWOMEN from page 7

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vakia that understand commands in both English and German.

When riding in the police car, Kaine barks at other dogs and he also barks at big trucks and buses, as well as silver and white cars. He has his own particular standards.

When he lived in Europe, Kaine was ken-neled, so the everyday activities here have been new experiences for him. He lives at home with Cole and her husband. They have two small children and two other retired police dogs, Karla and Jake, that Cole used to handle.

It’s one big happy family, but Cole says “The dogs are in the process of sorting out their social order.” Kaine gets separated if he gets too frisky.

When asked whether it’s diffi cult having three police dogs in the household Cole says, “No, not really. But the pull on me is hard because I worked with all of them and they all want my attention.”

Jake has been with Cole since he was two months old. He was purchased as a family pet, and was her husband’s dog before going into police work. Jake retired just a few weeks ago at age eight.

Cole spent eight years assigned to the Portland Jetport, because her dogs were trained for explosives detection. After spending so much time at the airport, Cole says she didn’t want another explosives dog.

“I wanted patrol,” she says.And that’s what she now has.Dogs assigned to patrol offi cers must

be accustomed to being around people. Although Kaine is only 18 months old, Cole says “he was ready to start.”

Indeed, Kaine had his fi rst successful

“track” at around 2:30 p.m. Thursday.A call went out over police radio about

a black or Hispanic male being sought by police in the area of Coyle Street near the railroad tracks. The man was described as a tall, wearing a long-sleeved red shirt and long black shorts.

The subject was seen looking into win-dows, and had also entered several unlocked apartments, although he left when con-fronted by homeowners.

A woman who lives at 190 Coyle St. said he’d walked into her home but left when a male relative said “You’re in the wrong place, buddy.” The man then reportedly tried to go into 191 Coyle Street, directly across the street.

Jamie Johnston, who lives on Lincoln Street, said the man “just walked through my yard. It sort of freaked me out.”

Police set up a perimeter of a few blocks and Kaine went to work on his fi rst offi cial track. Soon afterward, the dog found his target after the suspect jumped a fence on Lincoln Street and went into a garden on the other side.

Offi cer Cole was thrilled at the outcome.Police declined to release the man’s name,

citing the ongoing investigation.

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New police dog ‘sorting out social order’ with retired units at handler’s house

Offi cer Michelle Cole and the Portland Police’s newest K-9, Kaine. (NIBLOCK PHOTO)

DOG from page one

Kaine lives at home with Cole and her husband. They have two small

children and two other retired police dogs, Karla and Jake, that Cole used

to handle.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). A com-pliment is a gift, not a purchase. When someone compliments you, graciously accept the kind words without worry-ing about how and when you can repay them. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don’t have to be overly concerned with being good to do the right thing. Free yourself from negative thoughts and energy for the simple reason that it’s too much work to carry them around with you. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll make a friend by doing something other than the usual. Your originality is ador-able. You’re a lot of fun, and then you make yourself scarce -- irresistible. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are not a blank slate for someone else to write on. Contribute to a conversa-tion. Talk about what you know. Other-wise, you’re likely to be bossed around by the more overbearing people in your midst. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your domes-tic environment refl ects where you are in life right now -- a good reason to tidy and organize it, making it beautiful and welcoming whether or not you are expecting company. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re not motivated by easy targets. If anyone and everyone can join the club, it’s not special. The harder you have to work for it the more you want it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have a gift for healing, as well as teaching. You feel compelled to be of service to others, and your attention will help them achieve a state of optimum health and well-being. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You

want what you want. Go toward it with-out feeling selfi sh or guilty. Don’t worry -- it won’t be too easy for you to attain this goal, and you’ll be helping others along the way. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your sign’s symbol is a centaur -- half-horse, half-human. Now is a good time to channel the horse side. You’ll need to be fast and strong and wear blinders to keep yourself focused on the track. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You suspect that someone likes you for your feisty ambition, though you don’t have to go out of your way to display this now. Really, it’s forgiveness and compassion that are your most alluring qualities. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll be in a position to choose your company, so avoid the one who likes to get you all riled up. This person can cause you to spin in circles like a dog chasing its own tail. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are responsible and orderly to a point, and then it’s time to hit the release valve and blow off some steam. This can be accomplished through wild dancing, shouting at the game on television or escaping into a good movie. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 21). Your curiosity about the world will never be sated. You’ll get answers and ask deeper questions in June. July brings the end of a particular yearning, and new confi dence comes over you. You’ll be awarded money in August. A colleague will support and guide you in work that uses your talents and lets you shine. Libra and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 24, 49, 1, 32 and 34.

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SATURDAY PRIME TIME MAY 21, 2011 Dial 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 5 CTN 5 Focus on Bulletin Commissioners Mtg Community Bulletin Board

6 WCSHChase “Annie” A case forces Annie to discuss her past. (N) Å

Law & Order: LA A gun-man opens fire during a rally. Å

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit “Branded” (In Stereo) Å

News Saturday Night Live (N) Å

7 WPFOMLB Baseball Regional Coverage. (N) (In Stereo Live) Å

News 13 on FOX (N)

The Office (In Stereo) Å

Fringe “Of Human Ac-tion” A hostage situation. (In Stereo) Å

8 WMTWMovie: ››‡ “Spider-Man 3” (2007, Action) Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco. Premiere. Peter Parker falls under the influence of his dark side. (In Stereo) Å

News 8 WMTW at 11 (N)

Cold Case “WASP” Å

10 MPBNAs Time Goes By Å

Keeping Up Appear-ances

Doc Martin “On the Edge” Martin is forced out of the picture. Å

Movie: ››‡ “One-Eyed Jacks” (1961, Western) Mar-lon Brando, Karl Malden. An escaped convict seeks revenge on a faithless friend.

11 WENHMasterpiece Classic Sarah Burton applies for a job. Å

Masterpiece Classic Robert looks for work in Manchester. Å

Masterpiece Classic Robert confronts poliitical corruption. Å

The Red Green Show

Globe Trekker (In Stereo)

12 WPXTUgly Betty “Backseat Betty” Wilhelmina tries to find money for Nico.

Community Auditions

Scrubs “My First Day” Å

Entourage (In Stereo) Å

True Hollywood Story “John Stamos” Actor John Stamos. Å

American Dad Å

13 WGMEHawaii Five-0 “Nalowale” A teenage girl is found dead. Å

NCIS Investigating a na-val commander’s death. (In Stereo) Å

48 Hours Mystery A real estate mogul is mur-dered. (N) Å

WGME News 13 at 11:00

Entertain-ment To-night (N)

17 WPME Movie: ››‡ “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” (2005, Action) Brad Pitt. Paid Prog. The Unit “Freefall”

24 DISC Deadliest Catch Å Deadliest Catch Å Deadliest Catch Å Deadliest Catch Å 25 FAM Movie: ››› “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) Rupert Grint Movie: “Jurassic Park”

26 USA Pirates Movie: ››‡ “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” In Plain Sight Å 27 NESN College Baseball Clemson at Florida State. Daily Outdoors Daily Dirty

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30 ESPN NBA Countdown Å NBA Basketball Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder. SportsCtr

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34 DISN “High School Musical 3” Shake It Shake It Shake It Shake It Shake It

35 TOON Inspector MAD Venture King of Hill King of Hill Fam. Guy Boondocks Boondocks

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38 CNN Education in America Piers Morgan Tonight Newsroom Education in America

40 CNBC American Greed The Suze Orman Show Debt/Part Debt/Part American Greed

41 FNC Huckabee (N) Justice With Jeanine Stossel War Stories/North

43 TNT “The Longest Yard” Movie: ››‡ “The Longest Yard” (2005) Adam Sandler. Mummy

44 LIFE “Another Man’s Wife” “Perfect Husband: Laci Peterson Story” “Another Man’s Wife”

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47 AMC Movie: ›› “Conan the Destroyer” (1984, Action) Movie: “Conan the Barbarian” Å 48 HGTV Summer Block Secrets Antonio House House Hunters Hunters

49 TRAV Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures

50 A&E Parking Parking Storage Storage Parking Parking Parking Parking

52 BRAVO Movie: ›› “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” (2003) “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”

55 HALL Little House Little House Little House Little House

56 SYFY Movie: “Reign of Fire” Movie: “Sinbad and the Minotaur” (2011) “7 Adv. of Sinbad”

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Today is Saturday, May 21, the 141st day of 2011. There are 224 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:On May 21, 1911, during the Mexican

Revolution, the Treaty of Ciudad Juarez was signed by President Porfi rio Diaz and revo-lutionary leader Francisco I. Madero; under the agreement, Diaz resigned his offi ce, and ended up living the rest of his life in exile in France.

On this date:In 1471, King Henry VI of England died in

the Tower of London at age 49.In 1542, Spanish explorer Hernando de

Soto died while searching for gold along the Mississippi River.

In 1881, Clara Barton founded the Ameri-can Red Cross.

In 1892, the opera “Pagliacci,” by Rug-gero Leoncavallo, was fi rst performed, in Milan, Italy.

In 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh landed his Spirit of St. Louis near Paris, completing the fi rst solo airplane fl ight across the Atlantic Ocean in 33½ hours.

In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the fi rst woman to fl y solo across the Atlantic Ocean as she landed in Northern Ireland, about 15 hours after leaving Newfoundland.

In 1941, a German U-boat sank the Amer-ican merchant steamship SS Robin Moor in the South Atlantic after allowing the ship’s passengers and crew to board lifeboats.

In 1956, the United States exploded the fi rst airborne hydrogen bomb over Bikini Atoll in the Pacifi c.

In 1972, Michelangelo’s Pieta, on dis-play at the Vatican, was damaged with a hammer by an apparently deranged man who shouted he was Jesus Christ.

In 1991, former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated during national elections by a suicide bomber.

One year ago: President Barack Obama directed the government to set the fi rst-ever mileage and pollution limits for big trucks and to tighten rules for future cars and SUVs. Citing overwhelming evidence that North Korea sank a South Korean warship, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clin-ton warned the reclusive communist state of consequences.

Today’s Birthdays: Rhythm-and-blues singer Ron Isley (The Isley Brothers) is 70. Rock musician Hilton Valentine (The Ani-mals) is 68. Actor Richard Hatch (“Battlestar Galactica”) is 66. Musician Bill Champlin is 64. Singer Leo Sayer is 63. Actress Carol Potter is 63. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) is 60. Actor Mr. T is 59. Music producer Stan Lynch is 56. Actor Judge Reinhold is 54. Actor-director Nick Cassavetes is 52. Actor Brent Briscoe is 50. Actress Lisa Edelstein is 45. Actress Fairuza Balk is 37. Rapper Havoc (Mobb Deep) is 37. Actress Ashlie Brillault is 24. Actor Scott Leavenworth is 21.

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Boats

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Saturday, May 21

Daylily and Hosta Society plant sale8 a.m. to noon. Southern Maine Daylily and Hosta Society is having their annual plant sale May 21 from 8 a.m. to noon. It is held in the Horticulture Building at Southern Maine Com-munity College on Slocum Drive in South Portland. Look for Plant Sale signs on campus. There will be daylilies, Hostas and other perennials for sale.

Friends of Feral Felines 12th annual Plant Sale9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain or shine at 102 Saco St., Westbrook (corner of Saco Street and West Valentine Street). All proceeds benefi t Friends of Feral Felines and helping feral cats in southern Maine.

Deering Yard Sale9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Deering High School Yard Sale, costumes, properties, books and more. On the lawn, in front of the auditorium. For more information, please contact Kathleen Harris at 874-8260.

Foreside Garden Club plant sale9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Foreside Garden Club is having its annual plant and bake sale the Fal-mouth Shopping Center on Rte. 1 in Falmouth. We will be selling perennials dug from our gar-dens, annuals and hanging baskets, herbs, and garden related items as well as homemade baked goods.Thank you. For more info call Mimi Hinkel at 829-3578.

National Public Works Week event in Westbrook9 a.m. to noon. The public is encouraged to attend regional events in the southern part of the state to celebrate National Public Works Week, May 15-21. With the theme of, Public Works: Serving You and Your Communities, the Maine Chapter of the APWA is proud to host several regional events where the public can view various equipment used everyday to keep roads and public infrastructure working properly. The town of Westbrook will be hosting an Open House and Reception at their facility on Saco Street in Westbrook This event will include tours of the facility, refreshments, and equipment will be on display. This event will also give the resident of Westbrook a chance to speak to management and staff of the Westbrook Department of Public Services and to learn more about a possible new Public Services facility.

UNE Commencement10 a.m. The University of New England will award associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees — in osteopathic medicine, health sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, human services, education, management and the liberal arts during a commence-ment ceremony at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Graduates will need to arrive for the line up at 9 a.m. Doors will open for general seating at 9 a.m. U.S. Representative Michael H. Michaud, who represents Maine’s 2nd congressional district, will be the guest speaker at the 2011 University of New England Commencement exercises. Michaud will be awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree. http://www.une.edu

Maine Law’s Commencement10 a.m. The Honorable David Brock Hornby, U.S. district court judge for the District of Maine, will be the keynote speaker at the University of Maine School of Law’s 2011 Commencement in Merrill Auditorium, Portland. Hornby joined the court in 1990 after his nomination by President George H.W. Bush and was chief judge from 1996 to 2003. In 2009, he received the prestigious Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award, an annual honor given to a federal judge of national stature and exemplary con-tribution to justice. Hornby assumed senior status on the court in May 2010. After grad-uating from Harvard Law School in 1969, Hornby clerked for Hon. John Minor Wisdom of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Following his clerkship, he served as an associate professor of law at the University of Virginia School of Law, then moved to Maine and engaged in private legal practice. In 1982, Hornby became a federal mag-istrate judge for the District of Maine, a position he held until his appointment as an associate justice for the Maine Supreme Judicial Court in 1988. Ninety students will be awarded degrees at Saturday’s ceremony. http://mainelaw.maine.edu

Tour of Calvary Cemetery10 a.m. The Maine Irish Heritage Center plans a tour of Calvary Cemetery on Main Street, South Portland, by Matthew Jude Barker. 780-0118

National Public Works Week event in Portland10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend regional events in the southern part of the state to celebrate National Public Works Week, May 15-21. With the theme of, Public Works: Serving You and Your Communities, the Maine Chapter of the APWA is proud to host several regional events where the public can view various equipment used everyday to keep roads and public infrastructure working properly. Portland Public Services will be hosting an Open House at their Central Maintenance Facility on Hanover Street in Portland. Equip-ment will be on display and refreshments will be available.

Second annual WestFest10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The West End Neighborhood Association will host the second annual WestFest event to be held rain or shine at the Reiche Community Center. “Our fi rst event in 2010 was a huge success and we are looking forward to gathering the community once again for a day of food, fun, music, arts and crafts, animal, kid activities and MORE. West-Fest 2010 brought 700 people out to enjoy the day at Reiche Community Center and we expect an even bigger crowd this year.” www.wenamaine.org/events.htm

Meet three authors in Portland11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet and greet three Maine authors at Arby’s on Forest Ave., Portland on May 21 and 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. Eugene Elcik, the 78-year-old author of ‘desperation of souls’ and the soon to be released ‘The Lobsterman of Deep Cove, Maine’ will be available to answer questions and sign books. The audacious crazy Dane author who made Maine his home will have both books; ‘Jerry the Joyful Jet’ and ‘The Almost Always Audacious Adventures of Larry and Wuppy ... The Easter Puppy’ available for sale and auto-graphs. Lars will also have several pieces of his art on sale at prices the State of Maine can afford to replace the mural! Clay Hurtubise, owner of Raven House Publishing, and author of ‘Drug Trip’ and “Shaman: Devil’s Deal’ will also be at the event.

Multicultural Exercise for Health and Lovenoon to 6 p.m. Portland will hold its sixth annual Multicultural Exercise for Health and Love: a health fair that focuses on health screenings and referrals for racial and ethnic minority communities in the Greater Portland area. The event will celebrate the health and well being of Portland’s vibrant ethnic communities with multicultural food, dance and festivities. Admission is free. Portland Exposition Building, 239 Park Ave.

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MPA Rising Tide Awards Dinner6 p.m. Maine People’s Alliance Rising Tide Awards Dinner, Woodford’s Congregational Church, UCC, 202 Woodford’s Street, Portland. Doors open at 6 p.m. “As always, our annual dinner will be a chance to celebrate the progressive leaders whose commitment to social change has made a real difference for Maine families and communities. Award winners include MPA member Shanna Rogers from Lewiston, Kit St. John of the Maine Center for Economic Policy and Representative Diane Russell of Portland. This year’s dinner will also be a chance for hundreds of us to recommit ourselves to the fi ght for justice. We know that Governor LePage’s vision for Maine is not shared by the majority of Mainers. We can stop him and his corpo-rate backers, but we’ll have to work hard — door-knocking, phone-banking, writing letters — especially between now and 2012.” Keynote speaker Jesselyn Radack, Homeland Security Director of the national Government Accountabil-ity Project (the nation’s leading whistle-blower group), will share her experience holding government accountable to our vision of a just and free society. Tickets are $20 or $150 for a table of eight. Discounted tickets are available for a limited time by emailing charlene@mainepeoplesalliance.org. 797-0967 to order by phone.

‘Seven Shades of Green’ screened7 p.m. A screening of the documentary, “Seven Shades of Green” at the Maine Irish Heritage Center (Includes conver-sation afterward with writer/director Justin Bell.) Watch the trailer at: www.sevenshadesofgreen.net. “Seven Shades of Green” is a feature length documentary showing the jour-ney of a partial Irish-American narrator from home in Boston up to Maine and over to Nova Scotia, to Scotland, then to Ireland. Themes explored include: Irish identity, immigra-tion to the US and Ireland, history, the economy, faith, and storytelling itself. Suggested donation $7. Call 780-0118 or 232-2001.

Portland Youth Dance Company7 p.m. The Portland Youth Dance Company will highlight unique choreography and dancers at Portland High School. The show, “A Year in the Making,” will feature choreography developed by local artists and Broadway choreographers. The evening’s performance will also feature the dancers from the Outreach program. “Since 2002, over $15,000 dollars have been awarded to 21 underprivileged dancers to take dance classes through the scholarship program. This year’s show is sponsored by The Thomas Agency and Canney Communications.” The Outreach program has been running since 2006 and has reached over 700 stu-dents in the greater Portland area. Students have been given an opportunity to learn from Company members and members have been given a chance to teach and give back to their community. Portland Youth Dance is committed to promoting leadership, character and services through dance performance, educational and dance outreach. Call Portland Youth Dance at 712-4308 or purchase tickets at CascoBay Movers on Forest Avenue in Portland.

Will Juggle for Water! benefi t7:30 p.m. Will Juggle for Water! A Benefi t live action and comedy showcase by famed juggling act “TWO” at the St. Lawrence Arts Center. This performance is a benefi t for Engineers Without Borders (EWB). For more information on the act please visit www.twoshow.com. Tickets are $15 and available by placing advanced order at 347-3075 or by purchasing at our box offi ce the evening of the show. www.stlawrencearts.org

Sunday, May 22

Unity Center for Sacred Living10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Unity Center for Sacred Living, “an open, interfaith, Oneness oriented Spiritual Community ... here to evolve consciousness through what we call The New Spirituality,” is holding services. “We know that the essence of Spirit is within each and every one of us, and our aim is to create a safe and sacred space for each person to explore their own perception of Spirituality. UCSL offers weekly gatherings that are informative, creative, interac-tive, and sometimes ceremonial followed by fellowship. We hope you will come join us for our alternative services known as Sacred Living Gatherings.” Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Williston-West Church, Memorial Hall (2nd fl oor), 32 Thomas St. Portland. For more information call 221-0727 or email centerforsacredliving@gmail.com.

Maine Comics Arts Festival10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Maine Comics Arts Festival returns to Portland this May to celebrate the comic book art form. Over 100 comic writers, artists, publishers and cartoonists are expected to attend and exhibit at the third annual event on May 22 at Ocean Gateway on Portland’s waterfront. This year the festival has partnered with the Portland Public Library to offer programming on Saturday, May 21.

Workshops and discussions include workshops on graphic novels, drawing workshops for kids, and many other events. All of Saturday’s events are in the library located at 5 Monument Square in Portland and are free and open to the public. The main festival exhibit runs on Sunday, May 22 at the Ocean Gateway facility located on Thames Street on Portland’s waterfront. Admission is $5, with kids 12 and under admitted free. For additional information visit the offi cial festival website at http://mainecomicsfestival.com or call Casablanca Comics at 780-1676. The Maine Comics Arts Festival is a production of Casablanca Comics of Portland. “Casablanca Comics is an award winning comic book retail store with two locations in southern Maine. Store owners Rick Lowell and Laura O’Meara have been sharing their love of comics with the public since 1987.”

Animal Refuge League Spring Fling Open House10 a.m. The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland will be holding a Spring Fling Open House at its facility, 449 Stroudwater St., Westbrook. The event features the ARL’s annual kitten shower, where guests are invited to fi ll the “Kitty Care-A-Van” with necessary supplies for the kit-tens expected to arrive in the next few weeks. The popular annual plant sale will kick off the event at 10 a.m. with all other festivities beginning at 11 a.m. “This year some very exciting features have been added to make it a memorable event for the whole family. Kid’s activities (such as face painting and crafts), fun family photos, and exciting new animal demonstrations. Miss Teen Maine USA 2011, Alexis McIwain will start the festivities by introducing the ARL’s new mascot, Miss Kitty and guests are invited to enjoy bake sale items (for humans and pets!) animal supplies, food and much, much more!”

Herb Adams lecture on the Civil War2 p.m. Lecture by local historian Herb Adams on the Civil War, the fi rst of many at the Maine Irish Heritage Center to commemorate the 150th anniversary. 780-0118

SMCC commencement2 p.m. Southern Maine Community College will celebrate its 64th commencement at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The largest graduating class in the 64-year history of Southern Maine Community College will join together with faculty and staff for commencement exercises. Nine-hundred and fourteen students will receive diplomas at the ceremony. The commencement speaker will be retiring SMCC President, Dr. James O. Ortiz. “SMCC’s 2011 graduates include 16-year-old Rachel Champoux and 83-year-old, Robert Witham — the youngest and oldest students ever to graduate from SMCC. Students will receive degrees in over 40 different programs ranging from health sciences and technical programs to liberal studies and business. Witham was enrolled in one of the fi rst classes at Maine Vocational Technical Institute when he returned from World War II. Jewett Hall, Howe Hall and Slocum Road on the SMCC campus were named for his instructors. He will receive an associates degree in Applied Technology

in Integrated Manufacturing at graduation on Sunday. ... Champoux started taking classes at a local university when she was 12 years old. Having been homeschooled, she was not used to the large class size she found there. When she was ready to enroll in college full-time she looked for a place that was close to home with the smaller class size she desired. She enrolled at SMCC at the age of 14.” Tickets are not required, and there is no limit to the number of guests that can attend. For anyone requiring special accommodations or seating, please contact the Student Life Offi ce at 741-5967. Event parking for students and guests is available at the municipal garage adjacent to the Civic Center.

‘The Thinking Heart’ in Portland3 p.m. Four performances of “The Thinking Heart: the Life and Loves of Etty Hillesum,” will be presented in the Port-land area during April, May and June. Conversation con-cerning the work will follow performances. Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Ave., Portland, on May 22, at 3 p.m. Contact: Caroline Loupe, cmloupe@maine.rr.com, 926-5983. Admission: Donation requested. Glickman Family Library at the University of Southern Maine, 314 Forest Ave., seventh fl oor, Portland, on June 2, at 7 p.m. This performance is sponsored by Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance. Contact: Joshua Bodwell, Executive Director, director@mainewriters.org, 228-8263.

‘Jekyll & Hyde’ auditions in Auburn6 p.m. Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre is announcing auditions for “Jekyll & Hyde,” the musical, call-ing for a huge cast, adults only please, on Sunday, May 22, and Monday, May 23, both days at 6 p.m. at Great Falls Performing Art Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn. Performance dates are August 5-14. FMI, please access www.laclt.com.

Monday, May 23

Rally for Peace in Darfurnoon to 1:15 p.m. Fur Cultural Revival (part of The Darfur Community Center of Maine) presents a Rally for Peace in Darfur/A New Southern Sudan at Monument Square (if it rains, the event will be in The Meg Perry Center, 644 Con-gress St.) This event is free and open to the public.

College scholarships for Riverton students1:30 p.m. C Port Credit Union will give 15 college schol-arships of $100 each to third, fourth and fi fth graders at Portland’s Riverton Elementary School at an awards cer-emony on May 23 at in the Riverton cafeteria. The credit union began partnering with the school on the “Riverton and Beyond” program four years ago. “The program aims to raise students’ aspirations and to get them thinking early about postsecondary education. Students work with a col-lege advisor to identify what they love to do now and how that might carry into future college studies. They also learn

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about writing college scholarship essays. The credit unionchooses scholarship recipients based on their essays.”

Dick Gregory at Bates College7 p.m. Dick Gregory, the African American comedian who transcended show-business success to become a promi-nent activist for social justice and civil rights, performs at Bates College in Lewiston, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. Sponsored by the Bates Program in African American Studies and the Multifaith Chaplaincy, the event is open to the public at no cost, but reservations are required. Please contact 786-8272. “Gregory was one of a handful of black comedians who broke from the minstrelsy tradition to redefi ne the role of African American comedy. Throughout his career, he has used satire to comment on current political and race issues, turning his incisive humor and fame to good advantage in the civic arena.”

The Singing Men of Maryland7:30 p.m. The Peaks Island Music Association presents The Singing Men of Maryland. The Singing Men of Maryland will perform at the Fifth Maine; 10 fabulous male voices, alumni of the Maryland State Boychoir, will sing a diversity of songs; free admission; a free-will offering will be taken to help defer their expense.

Tuesday, May 24

The Tuesday Group artists9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Tuesday Group, a group of local artists, will be exhibiting at the Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, continuing through the end of June. The exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours. (Monday, Friday, Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.). For more information visit the library’s website: www.falmouth.lib.me.us or call 781-2351.

Bark in the Park at the Sea Dogs4:30 p.m. The Portland Sea Dogs, Double-A affi liate of the Boston Red Sox, will host the annual “Bark in the Park” event when the Sea Dogs take on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at 6 p.m. at Hadlock Field. “Take your dog out to the ballgame and enjoy a baseball game with the entire family. The Sea Dogs will open a special section located along the left-fi eld line in the ballpark for fans to be able to attend a Sea Dogs game with their beloved dogs. Tick-ets for the special dog section of the ballpark are $9 and include access to the park for both yourself and your dog. Only 300 tickets are available. Tickets for you and your dog are available for $9 by calling the Sea Dogs’ Box Offi ce at 879-9500 or online at www.seadogs.com by clicking on the “Bark in the Park” icon.” Gates open for the Bark in the Park at 4:30 p.m., and there will be a special entrance for the dogs and their owners. There will be a doggie parade at 5:15 in which fans may parade around the warning track with their dogs, lead by Slugger the Sea Dog. After the parade, those who have tickets to the Bark in the Park sec-tion of the park are welcome to enjoy the canine relief area, wading pool, watering station, and dog treats. The event is B.Y.O.B (Bring your own bag).

Thursday, May 26

Planet Dog’s Yappy Hour with dog trainer5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Planet Dog’s popular Yappy Hour will feature Diana Logan, a certifi ed pet dog trainer from Maine with over 30 years experience working with animals. Logan embraces modern, positive-reinforcement methods to help new pups get started in the right direction and to help older pups change bad habits. The Planet Dog Com-pany Store located at 211 Marginal Way in Portland. This is a free event for dog lovers and their canine companions. However, donations for the Planet Dog Foundation (PDF), Planet Dog’s nonprofi t grant-making organization, are gladly accepted. www.petconnectionmaine.com

Council of Otomi Elders and Wisdom Keepers7 p.m. Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm, and a very special guest, Dabadi Thaayrohyadi, will present music, ceremony and teachings from the Council of Otomi Elders and Wisdom Keepers at the First Universalist Church at 97 Main St. in Yarmouth. Dabadi Thaayrohyadi comes to Maine from Temoaya, Mexico, where he founded the International Indig-enous University. Thaayrohyadi is a traditional healer who trav-els internationally, offering teachings and ceremonies in the ways of his ancestors, who predate the Aztecs and Mayans. He is on a “Pilgrimage to the Four Directions for the Healing of Mother Earth.” His mission is to bring all peoples together in peace to take responsibility for healing all relationships, includ-ing our destructive relationship with Mother Earth. Thaayro-hyadi uses the vibrations of drums, voice, and a conch shell to help in the healing process. With the wonderful rhythms of Inanna to put everybody in the groove, this presentation will certainly inspire joy and well being. Please bring a drum. A

sliding scale donation of $10-$15 per person is requested to cover costs. For more information, please go to the Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm website at www.inanna.ws or www.your-landmainely.org Tori - 207-332-5892

Friday, May 27

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village opens10 a.m. The Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester, will open for the 2011 season on Friday, May 27 at 10 a.m. The traditional Memorial Day Weekend opening will feature museum tours, the special major exhibit “Creating Chosen Land: Our Home 1783-2010,” Nature Hikes and a spinning demonstration by R & R Spinners. For full details visit www.shaker.lib.me.us or call 926-4597.

‘Inaugural Art Walk Lewiston Auburn’5 p.m. The fi rst “Art Walk Lewiston Auburn” will transform the downtown areas of Lewiston and Auburn into art dis-tricts for the evening. The Art Walk, which will be taking place once monthly from May to September, is an indepen-dent grassroots endeavor by community members, artists, and local businesses who want to celebrate the extraordi-nary talent of visual artists in Lewiston Auburn and around Maine. Visit www.ArtWalkLewistonAuburn.com or email Team@ArtWalkLewistonAuburn.com.

‘Circo’ screened at the PMA6:30 p.m. “Circo” screening at the Portland Museum of Art. Friday, May 27, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 28, 2 p.m.; Sunday, May 29, 2 p.m. “Gorgeously fi lmed along the back roads of rural Mexico, ‘Circo’ follows the Ponce family’s hardscrabble circus as it struggles to stay together despite mounting debt, dwindling audiences, and a simmering family confl ict.”

Mayo Street Arts presents ‘Eat Write’7 p.m. “Eat Write,” nourishment for mouth and mind, per-formances and Readings by delectable Acorn Productions actors Paul Haley, Michael Howard and April Singley and Poetess Annie Finch. Dinner and a wine-tasting competi-tion; co-hosted by Megan Grumbling and WMPG’S Zack Barowitz. 10 Mayo St. $5-$10 suggested donation. http://mayostreetarts.org/calendar

‘It Goes Without Saying’ at Lucid Stage8 p.m. Written and performed by Bill Bowers, directed by and developed with Martha Banta at Lucid Stage, May 27 and May 28. Tickets $15; $12 Student/Senior. “Join us for this fun and unfl inching look at the life and mimes of per-former Bill Bowers. From his days playing with his Barbie dolls in his backyard in Montana to his training with world-renowned mime Marcel Marceau, Bill has observed the incredible power that silence can wield-whether onstage, between family mem-bers, among neighbors, or when we are alone.”

Saturday, May 28

Tate House Museum Herb Sale8 a.m. to noon. The Tate House Museum announced its upcoming Herb Sale to be held on the grounds of Tate House

Museum. There will be a selection of perennials and herbs available for purchase. Tate House Museum, 1270 Westbrook St., Portland (Stroudwater). 774-6177. www.tatehouse.org

UMC Public Bean Supper4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Traditional Elm Street UMC Public Bean Supper, Elm Street United Methodist Church, 168 Elm St., South Portland. Beans, hot dogs, casseroles and pies. Suggested donation: Adults $8, under 12: $4, family: $20. www.elmstreetumc.org

Sunday, May 29

Unity Center for Sacred Living10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Unity Center for Sacred Living, “an open, interfaith, Oneness oriented Spiritual Community ... here to evolve consciousness through what we call The New Spirituality,” is holding services. “We know that the essence of Spirit is within each and every one of us, and our aim is to create a safe and sacred space for each person to explore their own perception of Spirituality. UCSL offers weekly gatherings that are informative, creative, interac-tive, and sometimes ceremonial followed by fellowship. We hope you will come join us for our alternative services known as Sacred Living Gatherings.” Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Williston-West Church, Memorial Hall (2nd fl oor), 32 Thomas St. Portland. For more information call 221-0727 or email centerforsacredliving@gmail.com.

Memorial Luminary event in Old Orchard Beach7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Memorial Luminary Fundraiser at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Old Orchard Beach. Honor a loved one with your own Memorial Luminary. All of the proceeds will be used to honor veterans of the following wars: Vietnam, Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom. Purchase your own Luminary Bag at the Town Clerk’s Offi ce or at the Libby Memorial Library; $3 each or two for $5. 934-5714

Monday, May 30

Arboretum Plant Sale10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Arboretum Plant Sale at 114 Old Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth. Locally grown trees, shrubs and perennials from Old Ocean House Farms and from an extensive waterfront landscape in Scarborough. Sale pro-ceeds will benefi t the Arboretum at Fort Williams Park, a project that will control invasive plants, demonstrate sus-tainable landscaping and improve the trail system at the Park. Old Ocean House Farms is part of the Cape Eliza-beth Farm Alliance, which is dedicated to preserving local agricultural properties. Mary Hodgkin at maryh777@gmail.com, 767-5692.

Military Appreciation Day at Hadlock Fieldnoon. The Portland Sea Dogs have partnered with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to host Mili-tary Appreciation Day at Hadlock Field on Memorial Day; Monday, May 30 when the Sea Dogs take on the Trenton Thunder (New York Yankees) at 1 p.m. Members of the

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Tate House Museum board member and volunteer Cynthia Griswold shows the Colonial-era home’s garden, including this corner cluster of lavender and calendula, also known as pot marigolds. On Saturday, May 28, is the Tate House herb sale. (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO)

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Friday, June 3

Author Lynn Plourde visits Reiche School9 a.m. Lynn Plourde, a well-known children’s author, will spend all day June 3 at Reiche Community School in Portland. She will work with students and participate in school-wide assembly. Plourde is the author of “Teacher Appreciation Day,” “Pigs in the Mud,” “Class Picture Day” and many other books. Reiche students have created plays, puppet shows, poems, letters and a newscast based on her stories. Beginning at 9 a.m., Plourde will visit class-rooms and watch the student presentations. Reiche fami-lies and other community members are invited to attend the assembly with Plourde from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Westbrook Together Days3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Westbrook Together Days. This annual event put together by the Westbrook Community Cham-ber brings together the best of Westbrook, local groups, local artisans, local service clubs, and great food along with amusement rides. “We will have 20-30 performers and entertainers as well as a parade down Main Street Saturday morning and our Annual Auction Saturday afternoon. The festivities are concluded with our fabulous Fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Saturday night. Riverbank Park, 655 Main St., Westbrook. June 3-June 4. Friday 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sat-urday 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. No cost for admission. Tickets can be purchased for amusement rides.

‘Refashioned’ at the PMA5 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 21 through July 31, the Portland Museum of Art presents “Refashioned.” “Inherent in the structure of a garment is the story of its purpose, time, and place. Contemporary artists, Lauren Gillette (York, Maine), Anne Lemanski (Spruce Pine, North Carolina), and Ange-lika Werth (Nelson, British Columbia), use the confi gura-tion of an article of clothing or hairstyle as an armature for historical narratives. Their work begins with the desire to communicate details of a life revealed in the conventions of outward appearance. In sculptural jackets, hairstyles, and dresses, the artists reconstruct identities, reuse materials, and reinvent historical personas. The exhibition will feature 21 objects lent by the artists. Refashioned is the third in a series of exhibitions called Circa that explores compel-ling aspects of contemporary art in the state of Maine and beyond. Circa is a series of exhibitions featuring the work of living artists from Maine and beyond. Circa is made pos-sible by S. Donald Sussman. Corporate support provided by The VIA Agency.” Opening celebration: Friday, June 3, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

‘My Perestroika’ at the PMA6:30 p.m. “My Perestroika” screening at the Portland Museum of Art. Friday, June 3, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 4, 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 2 p.m. NR. “‘My Perestroika’ fol-lows fi ve ordinary Russians living in extraordinary times — from their sheltered Soviet childhood, to the collapse of the Soviet Union during their teenage years, to the constantly shifting political landscape of post-Soviet Russia. At the center of the fi lm is a family.”

Fairy Tale Players7 p.m. In June, Acorn Productions wraps up the company’s second season of performance by the “Fairy Tale Players,” an ensemble of kids, teens and adults who have studied at the Acorn Acting Academy. The troupe’s last production of the season is the classic fairy tale Rapunzel, adapted and directed by Acorn faculty member Stephanie Ross, who is also the Director of Drama at Massabesic High School. “Acorn’s version of the classic story begins with a young couple who desperately want a child. An evil enchantress Dame Gothel manipulates them into promising her their fi rst born in exchange for all the Rampion (otherwise known as Rapunzel) vegetable they can eat. Saving the day are a delightful garden of enchanted vegetables who talk, sing and put themselves in harm’s way in order to help Rapunzel and her heroic Prince fi nally fi nd their way back together.” The production runs from June 3 to 19 in the Acorn Studio Theater in Westbrook, with tickets $7 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Rapunzel is suitable for all ages, espe-cially younger children who will love the antics of the garden vegetables. Call Acorn at 854-0065 or visit www.acorn-pro-ductions.org for more info or to order tickets.

Steve Tesh, others at Mayo Street7:30 p.m. Steve Tesh, Chris Teret and Stephanie Rabins, Chriss Sutherland, and Micah Blue Smaldone at Mayo Street Arts. $5. http://mayostreetarts.org/calendar/

Saturday, June 4

Used book and DVD sale at Windham Hill church9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A used book and DVD sale will be held at the Windham Hill United Church of Christ at 140 Windham

Center Road in Windham. There will be a huge selection of fi ction, nonfi ction, and children’s books available. FMI call the church at 892-4217.

Portland Jetport Aviation Expo 20119 a.m. to 4 p.m. Portland Jetport Aviation Expo 2011, June 11-12. Military, Antique, Special Interest aircraft, demos, fl y-bys, displays, Helicopter and Bi-plane rides, food, char-ity plane-pull and more. Free admission and free parking (follow event signs at Jetport). Please, no pets, weapons or smoking. Sat. 9-4 Sun 9-3. www.portlandjetport.org/node/72

Maine Historical Society annual meeting9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Maine Historical Society Annual Meeting: Looking (Back) At Television. “Join us to conduct the offi cial business of MHS, and for a look at the early days of television in Maine. The annual meeting includes awards, the welcoming of new Trustees, and a talk by Fred Thompson, former head of the Maine Broadcasting System (1983-1998). MHS membership and registration for the event required.” For more information, click here. To regis-ter, please call 774-1822.

Volunteer Training Day at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch provided. “Retired? Interested in history? Looking for a fun part-time activity? The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad has immediate openings for train crew! We are looking for individuals who enjoy talking with visitors and residents about the history of Maine. Volunteer whenever is convenient for you –- we run trains seven days a week along the waterfront. We offer a fun and enjoyable environment to volunteer in the community this summer. No technical skills are needed – training provided.” www.mainenarrowgauge.org. Limited seats available on June 4, please RSVP to 828-0814 or e-mail: volunteers@mainenar-rowgauge.org.

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic 8 p.m. George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic on the Maine State Pier, presented by Maine State Pier Concert Series. “Funk legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelics kick off the Maine State Pier Concert Series. This show promises the best funk concert dance party complete with vendors, street performers and beer garden, all set against the backdrop of Portland Harbor.” General admission seat-ing. All tickets $30 including $3 service fee. Rain or Shine. All tickets will be mailed. https://tickets.porttix.com/public/show.asp or http://www.kahbang.com/maine-state-pier-concert-series/

Sunday, June 5

Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s Women’s Ride9 a.m. This all-women’s ride is suited for all ages and fi t-ness levels, with distances of fi ve, 15, 25 and 50. The ride offers beautiful views of the countryside and coast. Proceeds benefi t the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s work to improve bicycling in Maine. Preregistration is encouraged. For more information or to pre-register, go to www.Bike-Maine.org or call 623-4511. L.L. Bean’s Casco Conference Center, Casco Street Freeport. Rides begin at 9 a.m. www.BikeMaine.org.

Portland Jetport Aviation Expo 20119 a.m. to 3 p.m. Portland Jetport Aviation Expo 2011, June 11-12. Military, Antique, Special Interest aircraft, demos, fl y-bys, displays, Helicopter and Bi-plane rides, food, char-ity plane-pull and more. Free admission and free parking (follow event signs at Jetport). Please, no pets, weapons or smoking. Sat. 9-4 Sun 9-3. www.portlandjetport.org/node/72

Unity Center for Sacred Living10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Unity Center for Sacred Living, “an open, interfaith, Oneness oriented Spiritual Community ... here to evolve consciousness through what we call The New Spiri-tuality,” is holding services. “We know that the essence of Spirit is within each and every one of us, and our aim is to create a safe and sacred space for each person to explore their own perception of Spirituality. UCSL offers weekly gatherings that are informative, creative, interactive, and sometimes ceremonial followed by fellowship. We hope you will come join us for our alternative services known as Sacred Living Gatherings.” Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Williston-West Church, Memo-rial Hall (2nd floor), 32 Thomas St. Portland. For more information call 221-0727 or email centerforsacredliv-ing@gmail.com.

Monday, June 6

Cancer Resource Open House5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Cancer Community Center has

teamed up with the City of South Portland Wellness Com-mittee to provide a free Cancer Resource Open House for the general public. The Open House will feature a whole bunch of cancer-related practitioners and speakers who will share their expertise on supplemental supports such as: Meditation, Massage, Pilates, Acupuncture, Immunity-boosting diet, Cancer support groups, the Maine Buddy Program, and much more. Registration is requested but drop-ins are welcome. The event will take place at the Cancer Community Center located at 778 Main St. in South Portland. For more information and to register: 774-2200 or www.CancerCommunityCenter.org/OpenHouse.htm.

Thursday, June 9

Italian Life Expo5:30 p.m. Italian Life Expo runs Thursday through Saturday at Ocean Gateway Terminal, showcasing exclusive and innovative vintners, food producers, chefs, travel spe-cialists and artisans from Tuscany, Piemonte, Brescia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Emilia-Romagna and more. Learn about the specialties of the regions, discover artisanal treasures and plan your next Italian trip. “Savor and cel-ebrate all things Italian; experience Italy on the water-front in Portland; meet and sample the best from a new generation of artisans producing Italy’s fi nest specialties in centuries-old traditions, including hand-crafted Ital-ian cheeses and delicate hams, exclusive regional wines and olive oils and traditional copper pans, housewares and ceramics; meet experts with exciting Italian travel ideas, from navigating the backroads of Italy to cooking authentic Tuscan cuisine; learn about organic farms that welcome visitors to their guesthouses and luxurious villa rentals.” Tickets are $35 per session or $90 for an entire day. As part of the ticket each session also offers optional and unique presentations by expert exhibitors. These will be held in a tent overlooking the waterfront just outside of the main exhibit hall. Must be 21 years of age to attend the Expo. Special Guest Giuseppe Pastorelli, the Consul General of Italy in Boston, will help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unifi cation of Italy. 5:30 p.m. — Offi cial welcome by the City of Portland. http://italianlifeexpo.com/schedule.php

‘Wretches & Jabberers’ at SPACE7:30 p.m. In the interest of Navigating the Sea, (Support, Education, Awareness) of autism, the Maine Autism Alli-ance is co-presenting with SPACE Gallery of Portland the documentary fi lm, “Wretches & Jabberers,” June 9 and June 11. “In ‘Wretches & Jabberers,’ two men with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about dis-ability and intelligence. Determined to put a new face on autism, Tracy Thresher, 42, and Larry Bissonnette, 52, travel to Sri Lanka, Japan and Finland. At each stop, they dissect public attitudes about autism and issue a hopeful challenge to reconsider competency and the future.” Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; $7/$5 for SPACE members; Saturday, 1 p.m.; $7/$5 for SPACE members, all ages. 538 Congress St. Tickets for event are available at the door on the day of the event, on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serviced basis. Buy tickets at brownpa-pertickets.com or call 1-800-838-3006 to order over the telephone.

Friday, June 10

Italian Life Expo continues11 a.m. Italian Life Expo runs Thursday through Saturday at Ocean Gateway Terminal, showcasing exclusive and innovative vintners, food producers, chefs, travel special-ists and artisans from Tuscany, Piemonte, Brescia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Emilia-Romagna and more. Learn about the specialties of the regions, discover artisanal treasures and plan your next Italian trip. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Session I, $35; Buongiorno! Meet and Eat the Italian Way. Expert present-ers: Cesare Mazzetti, Bottega Del Rame, Copper and brass housewares; Paola D’Amato and Maria Luisa De Luca, Institute For Italian Studies, Italian culture and language lessons. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Session II, $35; Food, Wine & Italian Drives. Italian Life Expo GrapesExpert Pre-senters: Lorena Tosetto and Gianni Petrussa, Petrussa vineyards, located in Friuli, between the Alps and Adriatic Sea; Paul Turina, Cantine Turina, located on the sunny eastern shores of Lake Garda near Verona; Andrea Cassini, I Sodi, located in the Chianti area of Tuscany, outside Siena; Auto Europe, Portland’s own travel specialist. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Session III, $35; Italian Tasting Tour — Pour it On! “You are invited to taste and rate your favorite Italian wines and olive oils. Need some pointers? Our expert Sommelier will give you the tips you need. Then sip and sample as you enjoy a relaxing evening at Ocean Gateway meet-ing our friends from Italy.” http://italianlifeexpo.com/schedule.php

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Saturday, June 11

Cape Elizabeth Family Fun Day10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Family Fun Day is a nonprofi t event meant to encourage and support the numerous commu-nity, school groups and non-profi t organizations in our town by providing them a venue to raise much needed revenue while encouraging the small town spirit of caring and com-munity that is New England. The day kicks off with a parade at 10:30 AM which starting from Cottage Farm Road. There will be fl oats from local community groups and sports teams, as well as antique cars, bands, lots of fi re engines from many of the local towns, and much more. Activities are scheduled throughout the day including games for all ages, face painting, numerous arts and crafts and a wide variety of foods and beverages. Fort Williams Park. Admission is free, activities vary from free to $5.

Italian Life Expo continues11 a.m. Italian Life Expo runs Thursday through Saturday at Ocean Gateway Terminal, showcasing exclusive and innovative vintners, food producers, chefs, travel special-ists and artisans from Tuscany, Piemonte, Brescia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Emilia-Romagna and more. Learn about the specialties of the regions, discover artisanal treasures and plan your next Italian trip. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Session IV, $35; Adventures in Italy. Expert Presenters: Suzanne B. Cohen, Suzanne B. Cohen & Associates, Inc., Custom Italian vaca-tion rentals; Roberto Bechi, Tours By Roberto, Inc., Custom group/educational tours. Also at this session, Roberto Bechi will answer questions about small group tours with itineraries traversing the Tuscan countryside. Bechi designs these experiences to be educational, limiting each trip to a number small enough that all might enjoy the view (from tiny, medieval hamlets to extraordinary panoramas) and learn a little about everything — from Etruscan history to artisanal winemaking. Italian Life Expo Grapes Delivery. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Session V, $35; Uniquely Italian Artisanal Foods. Expert Presenters: Giovanni Bianchi, Consortium Of Prosciutto Di Parma/Pio Tosini Prosciutto, Parma ham; Nancy Radke, Consortium Of Parmigiano-Reggiano, Par-migiano cheese. Learn how the unique conditions and craftsmanship of the beautiful regions of Northern Italy help create renowned delicacies that have set the standard among food lovers for centuries. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Ses-sion VI, $35; Festa d’ Italia! Savor and Celebrate. “Celebrate the ‘Kingdom of Italy’ as we present the people’s favorite wines and olive oils at the Italian Life Expo. You are invited to taste and rate your favorite Italian wines and olive oils. Need some pointers? Our expert Sommelier will give you the tips you need. Then sip and sample as you enjoy a fes-tive evening at Ocean Gateway meeting our Italian exhibi-tors.” http://italianlifeexpo.com/schedule.php

Sunday, June 12

Unity Center for Sacred Living10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Unity Center for Sacred Living, “an open, interfaith, Oneness oriented Spiritual Community ... here to evolve consciousness through what we call The New Spirituality,” is holding services. “We know that the essence of Spirit is within each and every one of us, and our aim is to create a safe and sacred space for each person to explore their own perception of Spirituality. UCSL offers weekly gatherings that are informative, creative, interac-tive, and sometimes ceremonial followed by fellowship. We hope you will come join us for our alternative services known as Sacred Living Gatherings.” Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Williston-West Church, Memorial Hall (2nd fl oor), 32 Thomas St. Portland. For more information call 221-0727 or email centerforsacredliving@gmail.com.

Old Port Festival11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Old Port Festival celebrates its 37th year. The festival attracts over 40,000 people to experience some of Portland’s greatest offerings such as retail, restau-rants, arts and entertainment. “The festival has something for everyone including eight music stages, children’s par-

ticipatory programs and entertainment, a parade, outdoor adventure and more!”

Tuesday, June 14

Flag Day celebrationGreater Portland Landmarks is hosting several events as part of their Flag Day celebration on Sunday, June 14 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. All of the events are free and open to the public. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Self-Guided Tours of the Portland Observatory: Docents will be available to provide information and share their knowledge. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Presentation by authors of “Portland’s Greatest Confl a-gration,” Don Whitney and Mike Daicy. A new publication about the Great Fire of 1866. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Face Painting. noon — Opening Remarks and Raising of the Flags; Sea Shanty performance: by David Peloquin. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. — Munjoy Hill Walking Tours: Learn how the Munjoy Hill area evolved from cow pasture to booming eco-nomic seaport, railroad hub and neighborhood. This tour will highlight the colorful history, rich heritage and unique architecture of the neighborhood. Tours will leave from the Observatory and last approximately one hour. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. — Eastern Cemetery Walking Tours: Tour the oldest burial ground on the Portland peninsula. Established in 1668, it is the resting place of early settlers and other famous Portlanders. Interesting headstone art that refl ects changing attitudes toward death over the years will also be discussed. Tours leave from the Observatory and last approximately one hour. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Flag Making Activities for Children: Children can participate in various activities held on the Observatory lawn, weather permitting. Flag Day honors the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as our national fl ag by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777.

Thursday, June 16

‘Threats, Opportunities and Possibilities in Asia’5 p.m. The World Affairs Council of Maine announced that Admiral Dennis Blair, former U.S. Director of National Intelligence, will be the featured speaker at the Coun-cil’s annual meeting on June 16. “As China continues to grow and increase its infl uence, America has preserved its power, presence and infl uence within the Pacifi c region. At the same time, other Asian countries are left trying to navi-gate between China and the United States. Using this as a foundation, Admiral Blair will speak on ‘Threats, Opportuni-ties and Possibilities in Asia.’ He will address both short and long term issues in Asian security, including disputes, rivalries, and challenges, as well as security areas in which the United States and Asian countries, including China, can cooperate - countering piracy, disaster response, and cooperation against Islamic extremist groups. In addition, he will speak about economic and business issues in Asia as these interrelate with security concerns.” Annual Busi-ness Meeting at 5 p.m.; dinner and presentation at 6:30 p.m. Portland Country Club, 11 Foreside Road, Falmouth.

Jerry Seinfeld at Merrill7 p.m. Due to popular demand, America’s premier come-dian is hitting the road in a return to his fi rst love — stand-up comedy. Hailed as “the master stand-up comic of his generation” and “the best comedian of our time” in a Washington Post article by Tom Shales, Jerry Seinfeld has an uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing his material across the country in 2011. His tour will visit Portland at Merrill Auditorium on June 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets available online at porttix.com, the Porttix Box Offi ce located in Merrill Auditorium or charge by phone 842-0800.

Night of Champions USA Boxing & Dinner Show5:30 p.m. Join the Portland Boxing Club as it begins a Father’s Day Weekend Tradition with the fi rst “Night of Champions USA Boxing & Dinner Show” featuring athletes from USA Boxing New England. Featuring Celebrity Host Micky Ward. The event will consist of eight featured bouts highlighting local and regional boxers from New England. Ticket will include a prime rib dinner, dessert and appetizer menu with cabaret style ringside seating in the round. “Not a bad seat in the house with cigar and after dinner drink tent on our patio. This is a one of a kind event that is a sure entertainment evening.” $75 pp or $750 per table of 10. Reserved table: $65. Produced by Cityside Events & Portland Boxing Club. plenty of free parking/21 plus. The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough, www.thelandingat-pinepoint.com. Doors at 5:30 p.m., fi ght at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. 774-4527.

Friday, June 17

Maine AIDS Alliance nightlife event

10 p.m. to 1 a.m. In conjunction with Southern Maine Pride, The Maine AIDS Alliance will produce two nightlife events. Both dubbed “Life,” the fi rst event will be held at MaineS-treet bar in Ogunquit on Friday, June 17, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., featuring DJ Randy Bettis, with the second event scheduled for Saturday, June 18 at Port City Music Hall in Portland from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., where DJ Rich Ladue will join local DJs, drag performers and dancers. http://www.southernmainepride.org/

Saturday, June 18

Close to The Coast 5k & 10K9 a.m. This year the Close to The Coast race marks its 16th anniversary. The course is run on quiet roads and forest trails along the ocean in beautiful Winslow Park in Freeport, the home of the Lobsterman Triathlon. Registration is from 7:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. The Race is part of the Winslow Park Family Fun Day, a great time for families with all the events free of charge. Enjoy free entrance to the park for the day, hotdogs, ice cream, games, swimming, activities, playground and a moon bounce house. Oceanside camping is available for those wanting to stay over night. Registration is $15 with guaran-teed t-shirt through June 10 and $15 with possible t-shirt through race day. There will be a 1K Kids Fun Run after the main race which requires no application or fees and chil-dren’s prizes provided by Wilbur’s of Maine. Race proceeds support the Freeport Rotary Club Scholarship program and other local charitable projects. Visit www.freeport-rotary.org for more information.

Deering Neighborhood Historic House Tour10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tour celebrates a neighborhood fea-tured in Greater Portland Landmarks’ recently published book called Deering: A social and architectural history. Writ-ten by William David Barry and the late Patricia McGraw Anderson, the 216 page, illustrated book tells the story of the buildings, people and places that shaped the evolution of Portland’s off peninsula areas from Stroudwater to the town lines of Westbrook and Falmouth. The tour centers on the Deering Highlands and Coyle Park neighborhoods of

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CAMP FIDDLEHEAD 2011 “A FUN-TASTIC WAY TO SPEND THE DAY”

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Creations and more! Each day will include outdoor play, group activities, snack & lunch time, weekly surprises and guests that will make Camp Fiddlehead a “must do” this summer! Camp Fiddlehead is broken down into small, age appropriate groups within an enriching environment to grow, challenge and enrich the creativity in each camper, encouraging self-expression and self-confidence!

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Fiddlehead Center for the Arts offers affordable, private instruction taught by professional, experienced teachers in all types of music including PIANO, GUITAR, VIOLIN, FLUTE, CLARINET and VOICE. New this Fall, will be “BAND JAM”, “GLEE CLUB”

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Fiddlehead Center for the Arts has been providing an exciting afterschool program (grades K-5) in the Arts and Sciences for many years. Taught by experienced and professional instructors, this Monday-Friday (2:30pm-5:30pm)

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