Public invited
to forum
The Ferry Village Neighborhood Conservation Association is hosting a Candidates Forum on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m.
The forum will be open to the public and will take place in the first floor meeting room (enter at rear) of the Betsy Ross House, South Portland. Candidates for South Portland City Council and contested School Board seats will each have three minutes to introduce and share their platform and vision for South Portland and Ferry Village. After all presentations there will be a question-and-answer period with the Ferry Village community members in attendance.
Land trust
seeks trail input
The South Portland Land Trust will host a public meeting regarding its proposed new Hinckley Connector Trail at the community center on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 p.m. The land trust would like to create a trail connecting Hinckley Park with the Greenbelt Walkway. Blessing of the
animals set
On Sunday, Oct. 4, at 4 p.m., the First Congregational Church in South Portland will host a blessing of the animals ceremony at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth.
Bring your pet or stuffed animal for a simple service of blessing in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. RSVP at www.facebook.com/events/537763536377191.
The Feast Day of St. Francis is celebrated in early October each year and the annual blessing of the animals service is designed to “to give thanks for what (animals) do for us and for what they mean to us,” according to the event announcement.
If the weather is inclement at 3 p.m. the service will be cancelled. Call the church at 799-3361 for more information.
Bluegrass band
at library
Seagrass, a five-piece, high-energy bluegrass band, will perform a free concert at the South Portland Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.
Seagrass specializes in upbeat, traditional music with unique arrangements and tight harmonies. Formed in 2009, Seagrass has brought their sound to a wide variety of venues, including restaurants, pubs, farmers markets, community events and private parties.
The band is also regularly featured at the Funky Bow Brewery and Beer Co. in Lyman, where it performs the first Friday of each month. Call 767-7660 or see www.SouthPortlandLibrary.com for more information.
Guided walk
offered along
Trout Brook
On Saturday, Oct. 3, at 9 a.m., the South Portland Land Trust will hold a guided walk at the Trout Brook Preserve. Meet at the
Boothby Avenue entrance and join Jon Dore, the land trust’s program manager, for an informative nature walk in this beautiful nature preserve.
Seagrass, a five-piece bluegrass band, will be in concert at the South Portland Public Library on Saturday.Courtesy photoSend questions/comments to the editors.
