Flag Day

LEWISTON — Sonia Taylor, the ministry director of the Jesus Party Pentecostal Kid’s Church, will host a Flag Day celebration for children at 6 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Jesus Party Headquarters, 291 Bates St. The gathering will sing “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and other patriotic songs. Each child will recieve an American flag to take home as a keepsake. For more information on the children’s ministry call 786-5568 or email SisActs1@aol.com.

Root Cellar BBQ

LEWISTON — The school year is quickly coming to a close but The Green Ladle is open year-round to host special events, banquets and more. On June 18, The Green Ladle will host The Root Cellar’s public BBQ, music and silent auction from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased at The Root Cellar, 89 Birch St., or by calling 782-3659. 

Dovetail craft

NEW GLOUCESTER — Chris Becksvoort, noted Maine craftsman, will be the teacher for a hands-on class about how do basic hand-dovetailed drawer construction. The workshop will be held on Saturday, June 18, at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Museum, Route 26. Morning or afternoon sessions. Fee is $35. Contact the Shaker Museum for registration details at 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Gold Rush

LISBON — Gold Rush, Discovering the Rock of Ages, will be held from 8:45 a.m. to noon June 20-24 at Lisbon Falls Baptist Church, 555 Lisbon St., Lisbon Falls.

At Gold Rush, kids will discover the true Rock of Ages as they enjoy songs, crafts, games, goodies and dramas. 

For information call 353-8518 or to register online go to www.lisbonfallsbaptist.org and click on Contact us and Gold Rush Registration.

Civil War program

YARMOUTH — The North Yarmouth Historical Society will present “Maine in the Civil War,” an overview of the Civil War and the effect it had on Maine’s many small communities, at 7 p.m. Monday, June 20. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m.

In 2011, historical organizations throughout the country have been commemorating the sesquicentennial of the firing on Fort Sumter — on April 12, 1861 — which signaled the beginning of the Civil War.

Steve Bunker, founder of the Baltimore Civil War Museum and founder and longtime commander of the 1st Maine Cavalry, a living history association, has spent years studying the Civil War in general and Maine in particular. A 10th generation Mainer, he is past commander of the Maine Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. He is a collector of both Civil War and maritime artifacts and owner of China Sea Marine Trading Co. of Gray.

Steve invites audience members to bring along any artifacts about which they would like information and identification.

For more information email nyhs@maine.rr.com or call 595-2997.

Primetime Tuesday

AUBURN — Auburn Public Library’s PrimeTime Tuesdays presentation will be “Albert Hannibal Builds a Canal: The Birth of Lewiston-Auburn” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 21.

Historian and author Kerck Kelsey will discuss the role his great-great-grandfather played in the 1860’s building a dam and canal system at an undeveloped site on the Androscoggin River called Great Falls. That canal system led to the building of the mills that attracted the thousands of workers that led to the development of the two cities we now call Lewiston and Auburn.

Kelsey is the author of “Remarkable Americans: The Washburn Family.” PrimeTime Tuesdays programs are especially for adults ages 50 and over, but all are invited.

Gravel roads

SABATTUS — Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District and the Sabattus Pond Watershed Partnership are sponsoring a free workshop, “Non-Traditional Solutions to Gravel Road Problems,” on Friday, June 24, at the Sabattus Town Office. Starting at 8:15 a.m., the workshop will include a classroom session and a hands-on Front Runner training. The Front Runner is a front mounted rake for a 4X4 plow truck that can be used to grade and shape gravel roads.

Preregistration is required by June 22. To register, call 753-9400, ext. 400, or email susan.gammmon@me.nacdnet.net.

Theater history

AUBURN — Janet Gibson will discuss “A History of Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre” from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at Auburn Public Library.

Since 1955, L-A’s Community Little Theatre has presented countless high-quality productions of Broadway musicals featuring the best amateur performers from the area, making it the longest continuously running amateur theater in the state. Gibson, CLT’s longtime historian and chairwoman of the archives, has captured the vibrant story of this cherished community organization in her new book, “A History of Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre.” She will share some of the stories and images she uncovered while researching the book. Copies will be available for signing and purchase; all proceeds will benefit Community Little Theatre.

This is a free noontime brown bag lunch program; bring a bagged lunch if you like (or order out at The Library Cafe). Drinks and dessert will be supplied.

Book sale

BRUNSWICK — Curtis Friends will hold the annual book sale June 24-26 at Brunswick Junior High School, 65 Columbia Ave. Friday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, June 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This is the largest book sale in northern New England, with more than 50,000 items for sale including books, DVDs, CDs and more.

A special member appreciation sale will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 23, for Curtis Friends members only; memberships can be purchased at the door or online at www.curtislibrary.com. There will be a 30 book limit at the appreciation sale.

All proceeds benefit Curtis Memorial Library. FMI: www.curtislibrary.com or 725-5242.

Strawberry fest

NEW GLOUCESTER — The 2011 annual New Gloucester Strawberry Festival will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at the Congo Vestry, 19 Gloucester Hill Rd. (just off Rte. 231). The festival features native New Gloucester berries with homemade biscuits and Hodgman’s Frozen Custard. The Berry, Berry Good Band will play musical favorites. There will be a bake sale and a history table selling memorabilia.

Etty Hillesum

LEWISTON — “The Thinking Heart: the Life and Loves of Etty Hillesum” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 24, at the Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. Admission is free.

For additional information, contact L/A Arts at 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.

Canine cancer

NORWAY — The First Canine Cancer Awareness Walk and Roll to raise funds for families in need of canine cancer treatment will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Roberts Farm Preserve.

With one in four dogs in the U.S. currently experiencing some form of cancer, treatment is often recommended in the form of long-term chemotherapy, radiation and/or holistic measures.

Canine Cancer Awareness, a nonprofit organization working with families and veterinarians in the U.S. and Canada, raises money strictly through private donations so that pet owners are not faced with the decision to euthanize a pet because of the inability to pay for treatment.

Registration for the walk is free and the two-mile course is handicapped-friendly. Visit www.caninecancerawareness.org to download a pledge sheet or donate, or contact Beth Herman at (401) 368-3735 for more information.

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