Alfred Chadbourn subject of talk
“The Life and Art of Alfred Chadbourn,” a talk by Edgar Allen Beem, writer and art critic, will be held
Wednesday, Sep. 23, at 7 p.m., at Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St. It is sponsored by Yarmouth Arts. Seating is limited. To register, visit www.yarmoutharts.org.
Eye screening scheduled for dogs
An all-breed eye screening and microchip exam will be held Sunday, Oct. 25, at Yarmouth Veterinary Center, 75 Willow St. It is sponsored by the Maine Retriever Trial Club. The clinic is strictly to screen for eye disease. Registration closing date is Oct. 11. Appointment times will be emailed or phoned. For more information, contact Sue Morejon, 522-5758 or smorejon5758@gmail.com.
Music festival rescheduled
Due to the wet weather, the Royal River Music Festival, scheduled for Aug. 22, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., at Royal River Park. It will feature performances by the Jason Spooner Band, Armies (Dave Gutter and Anna Lombard), Gunther Brown, Gorilla Finger, the Gather Rounders, the Loose Threads, Downeast Soul Coalition, the Delta Knights, Jenny Jumpstart and the Hadacol Bouncers. There will also be food from Guston’s, Little Jamaica Cart, Pure Pops, Calendar Island Creamery, Kabayan Philippine Foods and more.
Assessing staff inspections under way
The Yarmouth Assessing staff are conducting an interior and exterior inspection of town properties. The inspections include a short walk through the home interiors and measurements of the exterior of the buildings to verify if the town’s information is correct. No interior photos will be taken.
The assessors will have proper identification from the Cumberland County Regional Assessor’s Office and will have shirts/coats noting “County Assessing.”
Through Sept. 4, inspections are scheduled for Princes Point. The schedule is subject to change without notice.
Appointments are available upon request. Early morning, evening and weekend appointments are also available. For more information, see www.yarmouth.me.us.
Art sought for use by town
The town is looking for photographs or artwork of Yarmouth that can be donated for use on the town of Yarmouth website, Facebook or other media such as newsletters and town report. It can be of any scene, event or activity around town any season. Photographs should be digital and of high resolution (preferably not from a phone camera). Submission does not guarantee work will be used. Those who have an item to contribute should contact Jennifer Doten, town clerk, at 846-9036 or jdoten@yarmouth.me.us.
Reading group choices listed
Merrill Memorial Library has announced its selections for upcoming Readers Circle book discussions. The group meets the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. The books chosen are: “The Luncheon of the Boating Party,” by Susan Vreeland, Sept. 24; “Sacre Bleu,” by Christopher Moore, Oct. 29; “The Soloist,” by Mark Salzman, Nov. 19; and “World to Come,” by Dara Horn, Jan. 28, 2016 (no program in December). The library is located at 215 Main St. For more information, call 846-4763.
Farmers market
The Mill Street Market is open Thursdays from about 3-6 p.m., through Sept. 24, outside 317 Main Community Music Center on the corner of Mill and Main streets. The farmers market will offer fresh produce, local seafood, Maple’s Gelato, cut flowers, pies and more, as well as to live acoustic music. There also will be arts and crafts for kids. For more information, call Market Coordinator Amy Sinclair at 329-7735.
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