Feed Body and Soul: Studio 53 Artworks Featured at Damariscotta River Grill

March 12 through April 29, 2014, 155 Main Street, Damariscotta

The work of artists from Studio 53 fills both floors of the Damariscotta River Grill, and rich in color, texture, and medium. The featured artworks were created by Terry Seaman, Heidi Seidelhuber, Paula Ragsdale, Lynne Seitzer, Priscilla May Alden, John M.T. Seitzer and Bob McKay. Call the restaurant for hours, 207.563.2992.

Free Yoga Demonstration at the YMCA

Wednesday, March 26, Monday March 31, and Wednesday, April 2,,  

Boothbay Region YMCA

On Monday March 31, yoga demonstrations will be held from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. in the Y Studio. On Wednesdays, March 26 and April 2, Hot Yoga will be demonstrated from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room above the swimming pool. 

The Y is considering adding yoga to its spring and summer class schedules. Those attending these free demonstrations are asked to provide feedback on the type of yoga to be offered, the most convenient days and times, and any additional comments.

For more information, call the YMCA at 207-633-2855.

Fundraiser for the Boothbay Region Lions Club

Friday, March 28, 2014, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Boothbay Craft Brewery

Come support the Lions Club and help them raise money for their Building Fund. Learn what it means to be a Lion, hear about their 60 year history and charitable initiatives, tour the brewery, and see how you can help or become a member. Try the new Lions' Tale Ale, brewed by the experts at Boothbay Craft Brewery to support the Lions Club. Call 207.633.3411 for more information.   

Senator Angus King to Speak at Family Business Forum, Prsented by the Institute for Family Owned Business

Friday, March 28, 2014, 9:00 a.m., Bowdoin College

United States Senator Angus King, Independent representing Maine, will be on familiar turf when he addresses the opening of a Family Business Forum on March 28 at Bowdoin College in Brunswick. The first-term senator calls Brunswick his home, and Bowdoin is where his "Leaders and Leadership" lecture series was a hit with students. Family Business Forum is an initiative of the Institute for Family-Owned Business, a non-profit organization that is in its 20th year serving Maine's owners, executives and employees through a plethora of continuing education programs, networking, and consulting services. The forum will be held in the Daggett Lounge of Bowdoin's Thorne Hall. Details can be found on the Institute's website, www.fambusiness.org, or by contacting Gina Weathersby at 207.798.2667, or gina@fambusiness.org .

Beginning Yoga Classes

Wednesdays, April 2-May 7 2014, 5:15-6:30, Yoga Firm Studio

If you have been wanting to try yoga and other classes seem daunting, this is the right place to start. If you have been away from your mat for a while and need support to re-start your practice come in and join Wendy, who will introduce students to the basics of yoga. We will explore postures, correct alignment to prevent injury and the importance of yoga breathing. By practicing at a slow, thoughtful pace we will quiet and calm the mind. Class is designed to establish a foundation of basic vocabulary, concepts and body awareness. Students are encouraged to start where they are and work at their own level. Cost: $60.00 for 6-weeks or $12.00 per class. To reserve your space please call Wendy at 207.380.7361 or send email to info@yogafirmstudio.com  

18th Annual Soup Bowl Supper

Thursday, April 3, 2014, 6:00 p.m., American Legion Hall in Boothbay

Admission will be $15.00 per person and will include a hand crafted soup bowl of your choosing designed by the talented artists from the Watershed Center.  This year, Watershed also plans on having live pottery demonstrations as well.  Come take part in this fun spring event and sample a variety of soups, chowders, salads, and more.   

Free Museum Interpreter Program

Thursday, April 3 through Thursday, May 15, 2014, 9:45 a.m., Owls Head Transportation Museum   

Join the volunteer team at the Owls Head Transportation Museum by becoming a tour guide, or just learn more about our collection! Get to know our world-class collection of ground vehicles, aircraft, engines and more through our Museum Interpreter Course beginning on Thursday, April 3. This six-part course is taught by Museum Curator and Education Director Ethan Yankura and is free to the public. Classes will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Thursdays for the duration of the term. Click here for a complete list of classes and for more information.

CLICK's Harbor Tea For Girls and Their Best-Loved Dolls

Sunday, April 6, 2014,  2:00 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 

This year's party for girls and their best-loved dolls will include stories, crafts, snacks, prizes, and of course tea! Cost is just $5. The theme for this year is the book "The Easter Egg" by Jan Brett. If you would like to come, please register by Wednesday, April 2nd at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library's Meadow Mall location. For more information, call the library at 633-3112 or email Barb at barbh@bmpl.lib.me.us. This program is sponsored by CLICK: Connecting Lively Imaginative Creative Kids, a collaborative effort of the Boothbay Harbor Library and the Opera House.  

Touch-A-Train Open House

Saturday, April 12, 2014, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.,  4 Union Street, Rockland, Maine

The Maine Eastern Railroad has partnered with the non-profit New England Steam

Corporation to offer a public Touch-a-Train open house event as a fundraiser for the restoration of Maine Central steam locomotive #470. Held  in Rockland, ME, the Touch-a-Train event will be a rare opportunity for the public to visit a working railroad maintenance facility. The event is family-oriented, and children are encouraged to come and enjoy the sights and sounds of American railroading. The event coincides with the Maine Rail Group's first annual Maine Rail Fair, being held on the same date at the nearby Owls Head Transportation Museum. Visitors are encouraged to visit both events and experience all aspects of Maine railroading. Admission to the Touch-a-Train event will be free. However, the non-profit New England Steam Corporation will be collecting donations towards the restoration of Maine Central steam locomotive #470.  

21st Century Steam and High Speed Rail in China Today

Saturday, April 12, 2014, 1:00 p.m., Owls Head Transportation Museum 

As part of the Maine Rail Group's first Maine Rail Conference and Fair, Russ Barber will present an illustrated talk on the state of steam train technology in China.  The all-day Rail Conference will feature a variety of rail interests in Maine, from operational to historical. For further information about the Winter Education Series please contact Public Relations Director Jenna Lookner at (207) 594-4418 or by email at jl@ohtm.org. 

Maine's Merci Car

Saturday, April 19, 2014, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m., Boothbay Railway Village

Kate McBrien from the Maine State Museum in Augusta will present an illustrated lecture on Maine's Merci Car and its contents. As Curator of Historic Collections at the Maine State Museum, Kate McBrien is fortunate to care for the State's collection of fine gifts from the Merci Train. Maine's boxcar is part of the permanent collection at the Boothbay Railway Village. A restoration of the car and its beautiful plaques, bearing the coats of arms of all of the provinces of France, was completed in 2009. The talk will take place inside the Town Hall at the Boothbay Railway Village. Admission is free, donations are appreciated and will benefit the Maine State Museum in appreciation for Ms. McBrien's time and travel. For more information, contact the Boothbay Railway Village at 207.633.4727 or email staff@railwayvillage.org 

Open Mic 

Friday, March 28, 2014, 07:00 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 

Doors open at 6:30 pm for sign-ups and early arrivals, open mic begins at 7 pm. Bring your talent to the stage, or come cheer on local talents! Either way the monthly Open Mic night at the Opera House is great fun. Refreshments available. No admission fee but donations to help keep the Opera House running are encouraged.

Caribbean Night

Saturday, April 5, 2014, 7:30 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Early each spring we welcome the merry band of Maine-based steel drummers, called Pan Fried Steel, to the Opera House stage. What follows is one of the hottest nights of the year with and island sound and feel including limbo contests, dancing, early season flip flops, coconut drinks and more. All ages. All fun. Show time is 7:30pm. Advance tickets $10. Tickets purchased on the day of the show $15.     

Shawn Colvin

Saturday, April 12, 2014, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

In an era when female singer-songwriters are ever more ubiquitous, Shawn Colvin stands out as a singular and enduring talent. Her songs are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. As a storyteller, Colvin is both keen and warm-hearted, leavening even the toughest tales with tenderness, empathy, and a searing sense of humor. In the 23 years since the release of her debut album, Colvin has won three Grammy Awards, released nine albums, maintained a non-stop national and international touring schedule, appeared on countless television and radio programs, had her songs featured in major motion pictures, and created a remarkable canon of work. Advance tickets $30, day of show $35.