Saturday\, 10 am - 1 pm\; Instructor\: Betsey-Ann Golon
Canning and preserving the herbal harvest is the reward for the hours spent in the garden. Celebrate with us by making\, tasting\, and taking home recipes to enjoy later. We'll pick herbs from the Shaker garden and then create an herbal bounty of flavor. White wine vinegar with lemon thyme\, tarragon mustard and cinnamon basil oil are just a few recipes we'll try. Participants will leave with recipes\, resources\, herbs and samples.
Enrollment\: 12
Fee\: $40.00 (pre-registration required)
Saturday\, 9\:30 am - 12\:30 pm\; Instructor\: Dolores Broberg
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T014207Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100814T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.creativenewgloucester.org/node/198 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.creativenewgloucester.org/node/198 SUMMARY:Friends of the Shakers' Weekend DESCRIPTION:Annual meeting and special events for members of the Friends. Please Note\: the Shaker Museum and the Shaker Store remain open to the general public as always but special events are open to the Friends only.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T014207Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100821T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.creativenewgloucester.org/node/199 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.creativenewgloucester.org/node/199 SUMMARY:Woodcarving for Intermediates DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 9 am - 4 pm\; Instructor\: Norm Devonshire
This class is for carvers with some experience. Norm will lead you through the process of carving Father Christmas in the round. Bring your knives and gauges with you. Blank will be provided. Norm will be available the following Saturday\, August 28\, from 9am - noon for those who need more guidance.
Enrollment\: 6 minimum / 10 maximum
Fee\: $35.00 (pre-registration required)
(Bring your own lunch - lemonade will be provided)
Saturday\, 9 am - 4 pm\; Instructor\: Fran Faulkner
Learn the 7-step method of chair caning. Bring a chair of your own that is clean and sound. The class is restricted to hand woven chairs. The chairs can be identified by the holes drilled through the seat and/or back for the weaving of the cane. Caning will be provided to get you started on your first chair. Fran will be available the following Saturday\, August 28\, from 9 am - noon for those needing more guidance.
Enrollment\: 12
Fee\: $35.00 (pre-registration required)
(Bring your own lunch - lemonade will be provided)
CRAFTS DEMONSTRATION\: R&\;R Spinners
FREE &\; OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(No pre-registration required)
10 AM - 12\:30 PM OR 1\:30 PM - 4 PM
See May 29th entry for details. Wear sturdy footwear.
FEE\: $5.00 adults\; $2.00 children\; under 6 FREE
Call (207) 926-4597 to make reservations\, or email usshakers@aol.com
Saturday\, 10 am - 3 pm
A repeat of last year's highly successful demo and sale. Fifteen Native American artists representing three tribes will be on hand to show their creations and demonstrate how such beautiful traditions continue in Maine. Admission is free.
August 1-Wellness Week for you and your four-legged friend! Pet nutritionist and owner of ThePetPeople.com\, Dayna Fellows\, will be on hand to talk to you about the best diet for your doggie from 11-12. Then join the new owners of Curves in Gray\, Peggy Schiereck and her mom\, to discuss nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices from 12\:30-1\:30. FREE.
AMVETS\, Rte 100
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T014207Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100815T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.creativenewgloucester.org/node/227 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.creativenewgloucester.org/node/227 SUMMARY:Blueberry Jam Session at Community Market DESCRIPTION:August 15- Did you know that Maine produces enough blueberries for each of us to eat 65 pounds a week?! Get your blueberries at the market and then join the Master Preservers for a Blueberry Jam session. Suggested Donation\: $5.00
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T014207Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100829T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.creativenewgloucester.org/node/228 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.creativenewgloucester.org/node/228 SUMMARY:Preserving Blueberries at Community Market DESCRIPTION:August 29- Blueberries are Maine’s magical fruit! Learn more about how to preserve these Maine jewels. 1 p.m. Suggested Donation\: $5.00
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T014207Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100807T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.creativenewgloucester.org/node/247 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.creativenewgloucester.org/node/247 SUMMARY:NG HISTORICAL SOCIETY YARD SALE DESCRIPTION:Jul 30\, 2010 - The First Annual New Gloucester Historical Society Yard Sale will be held on Saturday\, August 7th from 9 am to 1 pm at the Town Hall Parking Lot\, 385 Intervale Rd. (Route 231)\, New Gloucester\, ME. Featured items include antiques\, cameras\, furniture\, pet items\, household items\, holiday materials\, yard\, garden\, vinyl records\, sheet music and much more.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T014207Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100821T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.creativenewgloucester.org/node/248 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.creativenewgloucester.org/node/248 SUMMARY:Smorgasbord Supper at Sabbathday Lake Grange DESCRIPTION:Saturday August 21 5\:30-6\:30pm\, Sabbathday Lake Grange will hold it's first of the season Smorgasbord Suppers. The supper includes\: Beans\, Hot Dogs\, Casseroles &\; Salads with Brownies and Ice Cream for dessert. The cost is $7.50 and $3.00 for children under 10. The hall is located at 370 Sabbathday Road in New Gloucester\, just off Route 26 across from the lake and is handicap accessible.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T014207Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100814T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.creativenewgloucester.org/node/250 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.creativenewgloucester.org/node/250 SUMMARY:Preservation Auction DESCRIPTION:PRESERVATION AUCTION to benefit the renovation of the Community Room at the Congregational Church
Saturday August 14
10 am (8\:30 preview)
Shady Lane Farm\, 97 Cobb's Bridge Rd