People from away love Bowdoinham. They keep coming back!

Hello there, Bowdoinhammer

Here’s some of what's happening this week:

1. Do people call you Mr. or Ms. Know-it-all? If so, you might want to check out Trivia Night at the Three Robbers on Monday. On second thought, you might want to go anyway. They have really good burgers.

2. If you have restless legs (or ants in your pants, like my Grandma used to say), you should join George Oliver and other line-dance enthusiasts on Tuesday night.

3. See what’s going on with the Solid Waste Committee during their meeting on Wednesday night OR you could hang out at the waterfront and catch the Nat Hussey Band that was rescheduled from Sunday.

4. Age-Friendly Bowdoinham will be holding its monthly luncheon on Thursday.

5. We missed the opening reception for it because of the last-minute announcement, but if you haven’t yet, you should check out the Lost Homes of Swan Island at Merrymeeting Arts Center on Saturday.

6. Pretty Girls Sing Soprano will be the musical guest at the waterfront on Sunday (weather permitting). BCDI will be feeding the masses.

Keep scrolling for more information about these and other events.

Merrymeeting Arts Center is having an Auction, and they need submissions from local (really any) artists. The auction will start on Saturday, September 7th, and end on Sunday, September 15th.

The proceeds from each sale will be split 50/50 with the artist, who will set the starting bid.

All are welcome to apply.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, August 16th.

Fill out this Google form if you're interested: https://forms.gle/88WKrBVyew37nQ3bA

All questions should be emailed to [email protected]

Summertime is for visitors.

Last week, the Bowdoinham Public Library was able to lure children’s book author/illustrator Chris Van Dusen to the farmers’ market, where he entertained a herd of children.

Next week, the Merrymeeting Arts Center will host modern pop artist Michael Albert for another collage workshop. The last one was pretty awesome.

We are lucky to have a town that is able to attract a dynamic spectrum of talent and a community wonderful enough for the visitors to want to come back.

Monday, August 5th

• Pickleball, Bowdoinham Community School TENNIS COURT (23 Cemetery Rd.), 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This is open to adults of any age and ability. The group has friendly games with mixed levels of competition. WEATHER PERMITTING. 

• Trivia Night at Three Robbers Pub (12 Main St.) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

• Open Pottery Studio, Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.), 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. $10 Suggested donation. The maximum capacity is 10 pottery enthusiasts. 

Tuesday, August 6th

• Recycling Drop-off, Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.), NOON - 6:00 PM.

• Merryreading Book Store OPEN, Merrymeeting Hall Basement (27 Main St.), 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

• Merrymeeting Dance Alinement, Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.), 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. FMI: call George Oliver (207) 666-3589. 

Wednesday, August 7th

• Pickleball, Bowdoinham Community School TENNIS COURT (23 Cemetery Rd.), 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. This is open to adults of any age and ability. The group has friendly games with mixed levels of competition. WEATHER PERMITTING. 

• Bridge, Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Post Rd.), 9:30 AM - NOON. FMI: Judy Gray, 666-3025. The group welcomes all players. Current players range from high-scoring duplicate players to seniors who played in college and newbies who have taken a class. 

• Bible Study for beginners, The house behind the church (7 School St.), 10:00 AM, and again at 6:00 PM. FMI: (207) 751-6888 or [email protected].

• The Clothes Closet, The house behind the church (7 School St.), 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM. FREE clothes for those in need.

• Bowdoinham Food Pantry OPEN, Bowdoinham Food Pantry (9 Main St.), 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. For all residents of Bowdoinham and Bowdoin. Building community, with food. NO income verification. FMI: (207) 751-7779. Shop there first. 

• Tennis - "Bowdoinham Specials", Bowdoinham Community School tennis court (23 Cemetery Rd.), 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. WEATHER PERMITTING. 

• Summer Concert Supper with Nat Hussey Band playing at the gazebo in Mailly Waterfront Park (1 Main St.) 6:00 PM. This was originally scheduled for Sunday. No food will be served. You should bring a picnic.

• Solid Waste Committee Meeting, Kendall Room, John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.), 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.

• Open Pottery Studio, Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.), 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. $10 Suggested donation. The maximum capacity is 10 pottery enthusiasts. 

• Mid-Week Bible Study and Prayer Gathering, Second Baptist Church (1 Church St.), 6:30 PM.

Thursday, August 8th

• Trash Pick-up Day. Trash tags can be purchased at the Town Office and The Bowdoinham Country Store for $3 each. Pick-up times vary.

• Recycling Drop-off, Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.), 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

• Cribbage, John C. Coombs Municipal Building (13 School St.), 9:30 AM - NOON. Hosted by Age Friendly Bowdoinham. 

• Age-Friendly Monthly Luncheon, Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Post Rd.) 11:30 AM.

• Merryreading Book Store OPEN, Merrymeeting Hall Basement (27 Main St.), 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

• MSAD 75 School Board Meeting, Mt. Ararat High School (68 Eagles Way, Topsham), 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM.

Friday, August 9th

• Pickleball, Bowdoinham Community School TENNIS COURT (23 Cemetery Rd.), 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. This is open to adults of any age and ability. The group has friendly games with mixed levels of competition. WEATHER PERMITTING. 

Saturday, August 10th

• Bowdoinham FREE Gift Shop OPEN, Bowdoinham Recycling Barn (243 Post Rd.), 8:00 AM - 4:00P PM.

• Recycling Drop-off, Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.), 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

• Bowdoinham Farmers' Market, Mailly Waterfront Park (1 Main St.), 8:30 AM - NOON.

• Open Pottery Studio, Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.), 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. $10 Suggested donation. The maximum capacity is 10 pottery enthusiasts. 

• Summer Mushroom Walk, Dandelion Spring Farm (961 Ridge Rd.) 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM. $65 pre-registration required. 

• Merryreading Book Store OPEN, Merrymeeting Hall Basement (27 Main St.), 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

• Storytime for Preschoolers and their Grown-ups with Miss Kate, Mailly Waterfront Park (1 Main St.), 10:00 AM.

• The Lost Homes of Swan Island: A T. Blen Parker Exhibit, Merrymeeting Arts Center GALLERY (9 Main St.), 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

• Figure Drawing with Portland Drawing Group, Dandelion Spring Farm (961 Ridge Rd.) 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Pay-what-you-can, pre-registration required. 

Sunday, August 11th

• Sunday Service, Bowdoinham Second Baptist (1 Church St.), 10:00 AM.

• Sunday School/Service, Bowdoinham Church of the Nazarene (7 School St.), 10:00 AM, Service 11:00 AM.

• Summer Concert Supper with Pretty Girls Sing Soprano playing at the gazebo in Mailly Waterfront Park (1 Main St.) 5:30 PM. BCDI will serve food. The music starts at 6:00 PM. 

(These events may change or cancel without notice)

Next week: Art Camp with Katie Hudak comes back. Select Board meeting on a Monday? Le Tour de Bowdoinham. Loose Ladies Book Group. Collage Workshop with Michael Albert.

That’s all from us this week. We love to share our town with the Bowdoinham-curious, but remember: organizers need to share it with us first! Add [email protected] to your PR protocol to keep us in the loop so we can keep doing what we do… helping you!

Love,

Rodney & Tessa

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