The Maine Wildlife Park will offer special presentations on lynxes, like the park resident pictured above, bobcats, foxes and coyotes on Saturday, June 24. Russ Dillingham / Sun Journal
Wild cats and canines
Learn about all about bobcats, Canada lynx, foxes and coyotes Saturday, June, 24, at the Maine Wildlife Park. Beyond the usual staff-led informative tours, there will be special presentations by biologists Shevenell Webb and Jen Vashon from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the amphitheater, or the picnic pavilion if it rains.
All presentations are free with admission to the park and no registration is required. Visit mainewildlifepark.com to plan your trip.
Community Day is here
The first-ever Gray Community Day is finally here. Head to Pennell Park behind Newbegin Gym, 24 Main St., from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 24.
Events will include a chili cook-off, a Dad Jokes open mic for Dad Jokes, live music and other family-friendly activities. Free hot dogs and popcorn will be served. After, at 1:30 p.m., Gray’s annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony we will held
For more information, email gcd@graymaine.org or text 609-576-3884.
Ride for veterans
American Legion Riders will host a motorcycle ride Saturday, June 24, starting at Post 86 at 15 Lewiston Road in Gray and traveling to Sunday River Brewery in Bethel. A safety meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. and the ride will start at 10 a.m.
Participation is $20. Send a message to the American Legion Post 86 on Facebook or call 657-4884 to learn more.
Church supper
The First Congregational Church of Gray will hold a public supper Saturday, June 24, at 5 p.m. at 5 Brown St. Payment is made at the door. Meals are $10 per person. The parish house is wheelchair accessible.
The menu includes casseroles, salads, baked pea beans, red hot dogs, breads, dessert and beverages. Call 657-4279 for more information.
Kids Club registration
Registration for the Gray-New Gloucester Recreation Kids Club, before- and after-school activities for grades K-6, will open at 8 a.m. July 18. The club runs from Sept. 5 through the end of the school year at a cost of $137 weekly for both before- and after-school attendance or $110 for after-school only. Visit grayrec.com to make an account and register. See updates on the GNG Rec Facebook page.
Farmers market
The Gray Village Farmers Market will be open every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting July 2 and ending Oct. 8 at 5 Yarmouth Road. Browse local handmade crafts and farm-fresh produce from eggs to baked goods and flowers, along with live music.
Visit grayvillagefarmersmarket.com to learn more.
Pampered Pooch closing
The dog boarding service Pampered Pooch at 228 Lewiston Road will close permanently June 30. The family-run business opened in 2006 and included dog training, daycare, grooming, fostering and rehoming.
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