Week of July 17th to the 23rd in Bowdoinham

Fingers crossed for better weather

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Rodney Kloberdans
July 16, 2023

Hello Fellow Bowdoinhammer,

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Did you catch that performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream that the Ziggurat Theatre put on last Saturday (the 8th)? It was fantastic and hilarious. I'm so grateful that Ziggurat shares these shows with the Bowdoinham Community. If you ever get a chance to see one of thier shows, DO IT! You can get more information on their website and facebook page.

I would also like to give a shout-out to my man, Earl Bigelow at Watersong Music, for putting together the Summer Concert Series with the Town of Bowdoinham at the Waterfront. Getting together with friends and hearing music in that park feels pretty good to me. Pretty Girls Sing Soprano was rained out on Sunday, but they may make an appearance at Celebrate Bowdoinham in September. Fingers crossed for better weather this Sunday.

Here's a list of what's coming up this week. The events that are in bold are one-of-a-kind that don't happen every week.

Monday, July 17th

  • Open Pottery Studio at the Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) 6pm to 8pm. Max capacity is 10 people and it is first come first served. $10 suggested donation.

Tuesday, July 18th

  • Recycling Drop-off at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) Noon to 6pm.

  • Merryreading Book Store OPEN at Merrymeeting Hall (Basement entrance around back, 27 Main St.) 1pm to 5pm.

  • Merrymeeting Dance Alinement's weekly line dancing at Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 5:30pm to 7:30pm. FMI: call George Oliver (207) 666-3589.

Wednesday, July 19th

  • Bridge Club for Experienced Players, Hosted by Age Friendly Bowdoinham at the Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Post Rd.) 9:30am to Noon. FMI: Kathy Joyce, 666-5575.

  • All are welcome at The Clothes Closet at the house behind Bowdoinham Nazarene Church (7 School St.) 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Taking donations of clean clothes in good condition.

  • In-person shopping for ALL Bowdoin and Bowdoinham residents at the Bowdoinham Food Pantry (9 Main St.) 4pm to 6pm.

  • Open Pottery Studio at the Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) 6pm to 8pm. Max capacity is 10 people and it is first come first served. $10 suggested donation.

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

Thursday, July 20th 

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

  • Recycling Drop-off at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) 8am to 4pm.

  • Cribbage, Hosted by Age Friendly Bowdoinham at the Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Post Rd.) 9:30am to Noon. FMI: Theresa Turgeon at 891-9386.

  • Join the Loose Ladies Book Group at the Bowdoinham Public Library (13a School St.) 1:00pm. Call the library (207) 666-8405 to learn what book they will be discussing.

  • Merryreading Book Store OPEN at Merrymeeting Hall (Basement entrance around back, 27 Main St.) 1pm to 5pm.

  • Knitting Group at Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 4pm to 5:30pm.

Friday, July 21st

Saturday, July 22nd

  • The Bowdoinham FREE Gift Shop is open at the Bowdoinham Recycling Barn (243 Post Rd.) 8am to 4pm.

  • Recycling Drop-off at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) 8am to 4pm.

  • The Bowdoinham Farmers' Market at the Mailly Waterfront Park (1 Main St.) 8:30am to Noon. FMI: [email protected].

  • Gallery for Everyone featuring Charlotte Williamson at the Merrymeeting Arts Center Gallery (9 Main St.) 8:30am to 1pm. 

  • Open Pottery Studio at the Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) 9am to 11am. Max capacity is 10 people and it is first come first served. $10 suggested donation.

  • Merryreading Book Store OPEN at Merrymeeting Hall (Basement entrance around back, 27 Main St.) 9am to 4pm

  • Story Dory at the Farmers' Market with Miss Kate (1 Main St.) Storytime at 10am.

  • Watercolor in the Wild - Centers' Point, Bowdoinham with Manon Whittlesey (the end of Center Point Rd.) 10am to 3pm. Pre-registration required. Go to MorpheeCreations.com for other workshops.

  • Raku Workshop: Making work for the firing with Zachary Fields at Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) Noon to 3pm. This is part ONE of a 2-part workshop (part two will be on August 5th). Max capacity is 10 people and it is first come first served. $100 (the Heron Fund is available). Pre-registration required.

Sunday, July 23rd 

All of these events are subject to change or cancel without notice. You should go to Bowdoinhammer.com for the freshest info.

Until next week, I hope you have the week you want.

Love,

Rodney