Southern Maine Health Care announced plans to host its 28th annual golf tournament, taking place on Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Dunegrass Golf Club, and Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Cape Arundel Golf Club.

Golfers can register in teams of up to four, and are eligible to win prizes including pro shop gift cards and white lab coats for the top team. There are also contests including the hole-in-one, closest to the pin, longest drive, and a 50/50 raffle.

According to an Aug. 17 news release, “businesses are invited to join title sponsor, Atlantic Holdings, LLC, in support of the event. The past few years have been difficult as the world has coped with COVID-19 challenges, but SMHC is so grateful for the support our community has provided. As we move past the worst of the pandemic, there are many new programs and initiatives we would like to focus on at SMHC. This year’s golf tournament will help fund many of those priorities as well as provide critical flexibility as we respond to the ever-evolving, and sometimes rapidly changing, needs of our patients and families.”

“The pandemic has highlighted the importance of high-quality, close-to-home health care in our community,” said Nate Howell, president of Southern Maine Health Care. “As we move past the worst of the pandemic, there are many new priorities we would like to focus on in the care we provide to our communities, and this tournament will help fund them. Plus it’s a fun day out on the course in great company.”

To register, visit smhc.org/golf. For questions about sponsorship, contact Suzanne Gagnon, coordinator of community relations, at 207-283-7234 or Suzanne.Gagnon@mainehealth.org.

Astronomical society to host Starfest

Starfest is a weekend event sponsored by the Astronomical Society of Northern New England. It will be held at the Talmage Observatory at Starfield, the organization’s observatory located on Alewive Road (Route 35), in West Kennebunk. It will be held from Friday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Sept. 25.

The event will feature both day (solar) observing and night observing. Society members and the public are invited to attend. Members and the general public are welcome to camp out – tenting, or in vehicles — throughout the event, at Starfield.

The itinerary:

Friday, Sept. 23

Noon: members arrive, and start setting up telescopes.

Noon through dusk: solar observing.

Dusk: night observing begins.

Saturday, Sept. 24

Dawn to dusk: solar observing.

2:30 p.m.: cookout; participants invited to bring items, but not required. Donations to the club to offset food costs will be accepted.

6 p.m.: Bern Valliere, a society director, will give a presentation on how distances to stars and distant galaxies are determined.

7 p.m.: night observing.

Sunday, Sept. 25

Dawn through noon: solar observing.

Noon: striking of tents and stowing of telescopes.

Directions to the Talmage Observatory at Starfield: For GPS, use 921 Alewive Road.  The observatory has a long driveway at the edge of a large field. It’s on the northern side and perpendicular to Alewive Road, just east of Days Mill Road. There is an Astronomical Society of Northern New England at the end of the driveway.

For more information, email asnne.astronomy@gmail.com or visit www.ASNNE.org.

Wells Chili-Fest scheduled for Aug. 27

Wells Chamber of Commerce will host its 21st annual Chili-Fest on Saturday, Aug. 27 at Wells Junior High School. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Joe Harvey Invitational cookoff, sanctioned by the International Chili Society, is among the last events available for “chiliheads” to qualify to compete in the World Championship that will be held in September in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Entrants for the cook-off have come from as far away as Florida, Nevada and Illinois.

The cook-off will feature cooks in four categories: Red Chili made with beef and red ripened chili peppers; Green Chili (verde) made with either chicken or pork and green chili peppers; Homestyle (traditional chili with beans); along with a Youth Homestyle division and salsa.

Cash prizes and plaques are given to the winners along with bragging rights. Kennebunk Savings is the Primary Event Sponsor and DF Richard Energy is the Gold Sponsor. The event features free parking and free admission.

The chili cooks will bring chili to be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the People’s Choice competition with a $250 first prize. Ballots for People’s Choice are included in the tasting kits available for sale. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Wells Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund.

Wells Junior High School is located on Route 1.  For more information, visit www.wellschilifest.com.

Library association schedules annual meeting

Public notice is hereby given to the public pursuant to the Kennebunk Free Library Association by-laws, that the annual meeting of the association will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Board of trustees’ meetings are typically held on the last Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom or in Hank’s Room, with the exception of July and December, and they are open to the public.

For more information or to receive the meeting link, contact Library Director Michelle K. Conners, at 985-2173 or kfl@kennebunklibrary.org.

POW-MIA Memorial dedication slated for Sept. 24

A dedication ceremony of the POW-MIA Memorial will take place at 11 a.m. on Sept. 24 at the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery located at 83 Stanley Road in Springvale.

The memorial consists of a black and gray monolith depicting the POW-MIA symbol of comrades-in-arms surrounded by a semi-circle of 13 standing granite pillars with façade visuals of each conflict in American history beginning with the Revolutionary War to Afghanistan. White marble tablets on each pillar provide historical data on the numbers of POW-MIA compiled by the Department of Defense.

The funding for the memorial was provided by public and private donations to Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Association, a nonprofit 501c3 organization staffed totally by volunteers. According to the organization, its “mission is to beautify the cemetery so that this hallowed ground will be a resting place of beauty and tranquility for loved ones to visit.”

The association works with State of Maine Bureau of Veterans Affairs, veteran organizations, city and town officials, local businesses and the general public.

The public is invited to attend and the ceremonies will take place rain or shine.

KW Contemporary Art announces exhibit

KW Contemporary Art announced that it will host Transcendence, Elaine Coombs’ first solo exhibition. The exhibition explores the artist’s newest series of sky paintings, while continuing her depictions of idyllic sunlit landscapes.

The opening reception will be held on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. and is open to the public. Coombs will attend.

Coombs lives and works in San Francisco. Born and educated in Ontario, Canada, she moved to the Bay Area in 2001 after several years of travel and work abroad. Her paintings have been exhibited across the United States from California to Maine, as well as in Canada, Europe, and Asia. Her work can be found in over 400 private, corporate and public collections, most notably the U.S. Department of State – Art Bank Program; The City and County of San Francisco Civic Art Collection; The Alameda County Department of Environmental Health; various Kaiser Permanente and UCSF medical facilities; the Mayo Clinic; Imagery Estate Winery; and the Ritz Carlton Highlands Hotel in Lake Tahoe, California.

“Mesmerized by cloud patterns and the colors found at golden hour, I seek to conjure a peaceful emotional space, as well as interpret a physical one. Reflective metallic backgrounds in silvery pearl, gold and blue acrylic stand in for sunlight and provide a soothing visual respite to rhythmic palette knife marks that indicate clouds, meticulously applied,” said Coombs in an email.

KW Contemporary Art features a roster of artists ranging from emerging talents to established artists from around the world. The gallery is located in Lower Village Kennebunk, near Dock Square above Spaces Interior Design store.

Religious exploration welcomes children

Beginning Sunday, Sept. 11, First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Kennebunk will launch a new program open to any children ages 4 to 13.

According to a news release, “The program will explore and nurture spiritual and ethical growth through exploration of justice, love, community, and connection to nature. Each Sunday during worship service, children will gather for intergenerational services, explorations of nature, involvement in the community, and special events for holidays. They will learn about the many religions of the world and explore their own beliefs.

“The teachers are all experienced educators and members of the Unitarian Universalist Church. The church is based on acceptance of all people, social and environmental justice, democratic principles, working for a peaceful, fair and free world, and caring for our planet earth. All are welcome.”

To register, visit uukennebunk.org/register.

First Congregational schedules public supper

First Congregational Church is hosting an inside/outside/take-out baked bean supper on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the church, 141 North St., Kennebunkport. Due to and depending on coronavirus cases in York County, church volunteers may announce whether inside seating is available. There will be two types of home baked beans, American chop suey, hot dogs, rolls, and coleslaw, topped off with a slice of homemade pie.

Exact change is required: adults and children age 12 and older, $10 per person; children younger than 12, $5 per child. There will be limited seating outdoors, weather permitting.

There are two more suppers for the 2022 season: Saturday, Sept. 24 and Oct. 29. For more information, call Carol at 207-710-7060.

Summer medical equipment loans available

No Place Like Home is a volunteer organization that provides free loans of medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs and transfer chairs, canes, bathroom items, and more. The equipment is available to people who live and work in Arundel, Kennebunk or Kennebunkport; or summer visitors to the area.

Those who would like to know more about how to borrow or donate equipment this summer (wheelchairs are always in demand), visit www.nplhmaine.org or Facebook (NoPlaceLikeHome-Kennebunk) or call 207-558-2270.

Holy Cross minister to share stories from the Camino de Santiago

Pastor Rich Horner of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kennebunk returned recently from walking the Camino de Santiago – a 480-mile trek through northern Spain.

On Saturday, Aug. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m., Horner will share photos, videos, and stories from his time on the Camino. The event will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, located on the corner of Storer and Lord streets in Kennebunk. The community of Holy Cross Lutheran extends an open invitation to all who would like to attend the presentation. There is no cost involved, and no need to register ahead of time.

For more information, call the church office at 985-4803, or send an email to info@kennebunklutheran.org.

Heritage Day looking for participants

The Arundel Historical Society is looking for crafters, people who have a skill to share, local businesses, and people who have historical items or information to share with the public during Arundel Heritage Day.

Heritage Day is a community event that features music, food, historical displays, kids games, Civil War living history encampment and animals. It is a family event with free parking and free admission and will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17.

The historical society also welcomes volunteers. For more information about participation, call Joanne at 985-3087, Donna at 284-6622 or Jake at 283-9699.

Newcomers and Neighbors meet on Sept. 8

The Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel invites residents to meet new friends, enjoy, and learn from a presentation by featured guest Betsy Ross, certified and experienced sommelier, and owner of Wine House on Maine in Kennebunk.

Ross will share her expertise and knowledge of the connection between wine and where and how it is made on Thursday, Sept. 8. The meeting, held at the Community House in Kennebunkport, begins with social time at 6:30 p.m. The presentation starts at 7 p.m. The Community House, 8 Temple St.

Another McClelland concert scheduled

The Keith McClelland Community Music Foundation is presenting another free concert at Church on the Cape. The Downeasters Chorus is bringing its close harmony, energy and humor to The Church on the Cape in Cape Porpoise, Kennebunkport, for a free concert Saturday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m.

Known locally and in national competitions for its quality vocals, the Downeasters honor the classic American art form while also incorporating the contemporary a cappella style heard in groups such as Pentatonix and Straight No Chaser. The performances are sprinkled with humor, ballads, swing songs, and up-tempo tunes that invite the audiences to move.

The Keith McClelland Community Music Foundation’s mission is to encourage, sponsor and support the performance and appreciation of quality music within the Kennebunks. The concert is indoors and the church is wheelchair accessible.

For more information, call 412-716-8920 or email billsusie58@hotmail.com.

Arundel Trail Fest scheduled for Sept. 24

The Arundel Conservation Trust Trail Fest is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24 at Arundel Community Trails. The event features 5K, 10K and half marathon options. A Kids Flow Trail Fun Ride and Race, for ages 5-12, is also planned. Arundel Community Trails is located at 257 Limerick Road.

For more information, visit arundeltrust.org.

River Tree Arts schedules Small Works Fundraiser

River Tree Arts will host its Small Works Fundraiser 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2.

The Small Works Fundraiser is River Tree Arts’ annual fundraising event. Each year our community of artists donates small works, which are then purchased during an evening reception. All proceeds from the event help River Tree continue its nonprofit/community art-based mission.

River Tree Arts is located at 35 Western Ave., Lower Village Kennebunk. For more information about the event, visit rivertreearts.org.

Legion Post 159 plans drive-thru barbecues

American Legion Post 159 announced that it will host a free drive-through barbecue on Friday, Sept. 2. The barbecue will be held at 5 p.m. at Legion Post 159, Route 9, Kennebunkport (across from the police station).

The menu will feature pulled pork, smoked chicken, bratwurst, beans, coleslaw, potato salad, jalapeno corn bread and brownies. Donations are welcome. For more information, call 967-2400.

Chalk the Port returns

The Chalk the Port event returns Sept. 23-24 after a two-year hiatus; local artists participate starting at 8 a.m. on Sept. 24 and finishing up by 5 p.m. that day, creating pieces that celebrate the theme, “Kennebunkport: Past, Present, and Future.”

The free, family-friendly event takes place at the Recreation Complex at 20 Recreation Way, near Consolidated School.

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