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Irish celebrate summer

WHITEFIELD — For more than 100 years, St Denis Church has had an annual Irish Picnic on the grounds of the church, Grand Army Road (Route 126).

Originally started by Irish immigrants who settled in Whitefield, the event is set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4.

The church was built in 1833 and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Many of those buried in its adjacent cemetery fought in the Revolutionary and Civil wars.

Built in 1871, the parish hall across the street is the site of almost all the weekend’s activities, starting with a white elephant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and continuing on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Serving of the chicken barbecue will begin at noon on Sunday. The menu will also include corn on the cob, rice, blueberry cake and soda, all for $7.

Other attractions include children’s games, live Irish music, old books for sale, and a raffle for a leprechaun with a pot of gold.

Make plans for African safari

WISCASSET — The children’s room at the Wiscasset Public Library, High Street, will present the fourth program in its “Take a Library Safari — Africa” series on Thursday, Aug. 1.

Anne-Marie D’Amico will present “Sights and Sounds of Africa” from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.

A music educator for 13 years at Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta, D’Amico took a sabbatical in 2000-01 to expand as a musician and educator. During that year she built an electronic music studio for the school and composed a piece for 17 wind and percussion students called “Koo-Koo Head.” The composition was chosen as one of the soundtracks for “School Zones,” a new PBS series that will air this fall.

During her sabbatical, D’Amico also traveled to Ghana, West Africa and the Hawaiian Islands.

Registration is required; call 882-7161.

Olde Bristol Days, Footlighters turn 50

BRISTOL — This year’s 50th anniversary events for Olde Bristol Days will officially begin on Monday, Aug. 5, with Bean-o at the New Harbor Department at 7 p.m.

The Ambassadors Swing band will be featured from 8 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Bristol Consolidated School, Route 130. The group specializes in big band “oldies’ by Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman. Tickets are $5 at the door.

Two of Maine’s best-known humorists, Robert Skoglund and Joe Perham, will offer an evening of laughs from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Bristol School. Skoglund can be heard as “The Humble Farmer” on Friday nights on PBS radio, and Perham has performed for Maine audiences for more than 20 years. Tickets are $8 at the door.

Pete Collins and his Dixieland Band will return to the Pemaquid Tavern at Pemaquid Harbor from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. Arrive early to catch the sunset over the harbor. Cover charge is $5.

Friday, Aug. 9, the official start of Olde Bristol Days at Colonial Pemaquid Park, begins at 5 p.m. with a lobster dinner and music by Fiddlin’ Tim Farrell and his bluegrass band.

A choice of after-dinner entertainment on Friday night includes music by Eddie and the Skidders (at a time and place to be determined), as well as the 50th anniversary Bristol Footlighters 50th Anniversary Gala at 7:30 p.m. at Bristol School. Titled “Oh, No! Not Another 50 Years of Footlighters!,” the retrospective show will feature songs, skits and dances from half a century of previous programs. A cast of 20 performers will be accompanied by pianist Brenda Meneely.

Act out on stage at theater camp

WALDOBORO — For the fourth consecutive year, the Waldo Theatre will offer a theater camp for children and teens, ages six (or entering first grade) through high school.

The program runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, Aug. 5-9 and 12-16. Activities will be directed by Kevin R. Brown with a skilled, experienced staff. Participants may attend one or both weeks.

Classes are offered in dance, music, improvisation, auditioning, poster making, skit writing and more. Young people will have the opportunity to spend time in the theater and to be on stage. They will work in groups to write, produce and perform original skits.
To register for camp, call 832-6060.

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TALK OF THE TOWN: Lincoln County Irish celebrate summer WHITEFIELD — For more than 100 years, St Denis Church has had an annual Irish Picnic on the grounds of the church, Grand Army Road (Route 126). Originally started by Irish immigrants who settled in Whitefield, the event is set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4. The church was built in 1833 and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Many of those buried in its adjacent cemetery fought in the Revolutionary and Civil wars. Built in 1871, the parish hall across the street is the site of almost all the weekend’s activities, starting with a white elephant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and continuing on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Serving of the chicken barbecue will begin at noon on Sunday. The menu will also include corn on the cob, rice, blueberry cake and soda, all for $7. Other attractions include children’s games, live Irish music, old books for sale, and a raffle for a leprechaun with a pot of gold. Make plans for African safari WISCASSET — The children’s room at the Wiscasset Public Library, High Street, will present the fourth program in its “Take a Library Safari — Africa” series on Thursday, Aug. 1. Anne-Marie D’Amico will present “Sights and Sounds of Africa” from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. A music educator for 13 years at Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta, D’Amico took a sabbatical in 2000-01 to expand as a musician and educator. During that year she built an electronic music studio for the school and composed a piece for 17 wind and percussion students called “Koo-Koo Head.” The composition was chosen as one of the soundtracks for “School Zones,” a new PBS series that will air this fall. During her sabbatical, D’Amico also traveled to Ghana, West Africa and the Hawaiian Islands. Registration is required; call 882-7161. Olde Bristol Days, Footlighters turn 50 BRISTOL — This year’s 50th anniversary events for Olde Bristol Days will officially begin on Monday, Aug. 5, with Bean-o at the New Harbor Department at 7 p.m. The Ambassadors Swing band will be featured from 8 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Bristol Consolidated School, Route 130. The group specializes in big band “oldies’ by Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman. Tickets are $5 at the door. Two of Maine’s best-known humorists, Robert Skoglund and Joe Perham, will offer an evening of laughs from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Bristol School. Skoglund can be heard as “The Humble Farmer” on Friday nights on PBS radio, and Perham has performed for Maine audiences for more than 20 years. Tickets are $8 at the door. Pete Collins and his Dixieland Band will return to the Pemaquid Tavern at Pemaquid Harbor from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. Arrive early to catch the sunset over the harbor. Cover charge is $5. Friday, Aug. 9, the official start of Olde Bristol Days at Colonial Pemaquid Park, begins at 5 p.m. with a lobster dinner and music by Fiddlin’ Tim Farrell and his bluegrass band. A choice of after-dinner entertainment on Friday night includes music by Eddie and the Skidders (at a time and place to be determined), as well as the 50th anniversary Bristol Footlighters 50th Anniversary Gala at 7:30 p.m. at Bristol School. Titled “Oh, No! Not Another 50 Years of Footlighters!,” the retrospective show will feature songs, skits and dances from half a century of previous programs. A cast of 20 performers will be accompanied by pianist Brenda Meneely. Act out on stage at theater camp WALDOBORO — For the fourth consecutive year, the Waldo Theatre will offer a theater camp for children and teens, ages six (or entering first grade) through high school. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, Aug. 5-9 and 12-16. Activities will be directed by Kevin R. Brown with a skilled, experienced staff. Participants may attend one or both weeks. Classes are offered in dance, music, improvisation, auditioning, poster making, skit writing and more. Young people will have the opportunity to spend time in the theater and to be on stage. They will work in groups to write, produce and perform original skits. To register for camp, call 832-6060. GET OUTSIDE!: Explore by canoe •Safety tips • Places to paddle • Equipment rentals • Pitch your tent • Take a hike TALK OF THE TOWN: Lincoln County • Waldo County • Knox County OUT AND ABOUT• MOVIE REVIEWS
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