News Notes: November 21, 2021
Last week, the Goodall Library hosted the Golden Love Therapy Dog Team for a successful Kids Read to Dogs event! Duncan-Marshmellow and his new friend Rocco visited for a Pre-K Story Time this morning, where they all enjoyed “Madeline Finn and the The Therapy Dog” by Lisa Papp together. Then, both dogs and their handlers, Nancy and Vince, met with families one on one for individual reading appointments. Everyone did a great job reading! Stay tuned for another visit from these great dogs in the winter, next time as an after-school event.
Sanford Parks and Recreation will be offering December Vacation Camp for K-8th grade kids from Thursday December 23 through Friday December 31 at the Memorial Gym (M-F). Cost is $125 for the extended week of camp. Register at Sanfordrec.com. The week will include a variety of fun activities to keep the kids busy and safe. Vacation week activities will include: Wheels go round, Basketball/Dodgeball, Open gym, Art Camp, Bowling and more. Go to Sanfordrec.com closer to Vacation week to get the true itinerary with all of the details.
Anyone age 5 and over can now get the Covid-19 vaccine at 1364 Main St. (Shaw’s Plaza) any time they are open. Walk-In or make an appointment. For questions, please call the York County Emergency Management Agency at 207-324-1578 or visit https://www.yorkcountymaine.gov/emergency-management. Hours:
- Tuesday, 1pm – 7pm
- Thursday, 1pm – 7pm (closed Thanksgiving)
- Friday, 3pm- 7pm (closed 11/26)
- Saturday, 8am – 4pm (closed 11/27)
- Sunday, 8am – 4pm (closed 11/28)
York County Shelter Programs will be distributing Thanksgiving food boxes, which include a turkey and all the fixings, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 9 AM to 3 PM at their Food Pantry on 5 Swetts Bridge Rd., Alfred (just off Route 4).
Sanford Recreation has a five-week lift ticket program for Shawnee Peak. Enjoy some great skiing and snowboarding every Sunday in January. For more details and to register, see this page: https://sanfordrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29735#145562
If you missed Dr. Chuck Radis’ talk at Springvale Library about his experience as a physician on the Casco Bay islands, you can watch the video here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=584389726007855
Need a last-minute Thanksgiving centerpiece? Lesley has a very easy turkey you can make from a recycled book. Learn how: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=932103827399248
Help the YMCA Titans swim team raise money to provide scholarships for swimmers by purchasing Little Caesars’ pizza kits, cookie kits and more. Go to bit.ly/TitansSwim-Pizza to order.
Sanford Maine Stage needs volunteers to help out backstage, and with costumes and makeup, for their upcoming “Scrooge With a Twist Show” on December 4, 5, 11 and 12. If you’d like to get involved, you can sign up online here: https://www.facebook.com/volunteer/signups/324686592801565/
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