Schoolhouse Theater
The Spring Variety Show will be presented on Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. This is an annual fund raiser and there will be two shows only. There will be singing, dancing, making music and generally just having fun. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. For ticket reservations call 642-3743.
Kiwanis Club
During the weeks of April 23 and April 30, the Kiwanis Club will be presenting two films on Bicycle Safety to the second, third, and fourth grades. One film was produced locally and the other was done by the Pediatric Trauma Center in Boston.
Kiwanis New England Sponsors this safety program. They will be urging students to attend the 12th annual Bike Rodeo on May 19. There will be eight bicycles given away this year and they are donated by local businesses.
During this event students can buy bike helmets for $5, have their bicycles checked for safety, and ride the bike course. There are also T-shirts available for the children. This program is presented annually at Bonny Eagle High School and is conducted by Dare Officer Roger Hicks from York County Sheriff’s Department. If you have additional questions, call Ken Brooks at 642-2756.
Also on May 19th and 20th there will be boat races on Watchic Lake. These are antique hydroplanes and boat operators will be bringing boats from Canada, Florida and many other states. There will be an outdoor barbecue if weather permits. It will be indoors in case of rain. The boat races will go on rain or shine.
There is a meeting scheduled on May 2 between the American Legion Standish Memorial Post 128 and the Kiwanis Club. This is a 6:30 p.m. supper meeting prepared by Jean Staples. The American Legion Post will present a program, including a proposal to the Kiwanis Club following the supper.
On May 9, there will be a Supper Meeting with the Road Six Association members at 6:30 p.m. The Kiwanis Club owns this road that is also called Hi Vu Drive and the Road Six Association maintains the road. The Road Six Association and the Kiwanis Club members get together annually to discuss their partnership and to discuss any problems or concerns that might arise, as well as to enjoy supper together.
Steep Falls Library
There will be a Bean Supper on Saturday, May 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Steep Falls Library. This supper is supported on by Friends of Steep Falls Library and is a fundraiser for the library. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. For more information call 675-3132.
The preschool story hour continues at the library on Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. This is an interactive story hour for toddlers and preschoolers and is free. Cat Macri is the Volunteer Coordinator for the Steep Falls Library. She has two small children of her own and wants the preschool activities to continue and in this way she is able to support the library while she remains involved with the programming for her own children. One of the points that Cat stressed is that newcomers to Standish often do not know that Steep Falls is part of Standish rather than an independent town. It is the Village of Steep Falls within the town of Standish, but newcomers often do not make that connection.
There is also a new program starting in May. A four-week “Mommy and Me Yoga Class” for pre-school children and parents will run May 2-29. Leslie Hartwell will teach the classes and she is a Licensed Yoga Instructor. This program will be from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and will be $20. For additional information call Cat Macri at 675-3126.
The library also has a Book Club for seniors that is conducted by Wim Schimmer. Call Wim at 675-3147 for additional information.
American Legion Standish Memorial Post 128
This past fall the American Legion Post 128 was recognized as an active post. They meet at the Kiwanis Club Building on the second and fourth Thursday of the month and have approximately 75 members. Not all of them are active, as this is a new post, but they are recognized members and are encouraged to come to the meetings to register and become active members. The post wants to increase their active membership. All vets are welcome to attend.
The plan is to have a community based program working on local projects for servicemen and women with veterans helping one another and their families. They would like to do suppers and beano as fundraisers to help to raise money so that they can assist families as needs arise. All veterans are welcome at meetings.
Standish Recreation
The Recreation Committee has two ecology-related programs scheduled for May as well as Summer Camp Information.
Water Wonders
Come and see what lives in water besides fish. Explore the stream and learn to identify the names and purpose of underwater creatures. Along with learning to recognize what lives in the water this is a good opportunity to examine water quality. Bring rubber boots! Meet at the Steep Falls Route 11 Bridge on Saturday, May 5 at 1 to 2:30 p.m. $8 per family or $3 per person.
Swamp School
Learn what it takes to be called a wetland. It’s necessary to have water, wet soil, and plants. This will be a walk into the wetlands. Meet at Johnson Field on Wednesday, May 9 at 1 p.m. or Saturday, May 12 at 1 to 2:30 p.m. Families are $8 and individuals are $3.
Summer Camp Information Sessions
The following times are set up to let parents get the information that they need to arrange for summer camp for their children. The meetings will be held in Council Chambers in the town hall. Summer camp runs June 18 to Aug. 3. Information sessions are: Tuesday, May 1 from 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 16 from 7 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, May 19 from 9 to 10 a.m.
Wildridge Garden Club
A presentation by Lois Berg-Stack “How to Use Perennials in the Landscape with Less Labor” will be presented on May 14 at 7 p.m. at the Standish Congregational Church on Oak Hill Road. Lois Berg-Stack is a University of Maine Cooperative Extension horticulture specialist. Refreshments are provided and donations are accepted. All are welcome. This is a great opportunity to see how to plan your garden before you make the mistakes that most of us have already made. Start out right.
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