Events - Feb 18 22

From February 12-26, 2022 Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers will host an online auction, “Love to Build,” featuring works by local artist, Valerie Upham.  Valerie donated her time and talent to paint 20 original paintings featuring Maine flora, fauna and landscapes on reclaimed wood.

The auction will feature 20 original, unframed works. The iconic Mid Coast Maine scenes will be on display at the Topsham ReStore, 126 Main Street, Topsham, ME, open Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm.  Paintings can be previewed online starting February 12th; online bidding will open February 14th with starting bids at $100 for each original work. Bidding will close February 26 at 6 pm. Preview and bid on the art by visiting:   go.rallyup.com/204068/Campaign/Details

All proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers whose efforts support homeownership opportunities for families with limited incomes.

Valerie Upham studied commercial design while attending a vocational high school. She graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 1982 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration and Graphic Design. She worked in the commercial advertising industry for over 15 years as a designer, art director and creative director. She has been recognized with numerous awards for her colorful portraits, unique still lifes and intriguing landscapes.  A life-long passion for the ocean and nature are the inspiration behind her art. Exploring the New England coastline and meeting hard-working people that bring out its personality and beauty are active parts of Valerie’s artwork. She lives and works in Brunswick, Maine.

Val can be reached at 207-370-7255 or valupham4art@gmail.com.

Woods + Waters Gear Exchange Winter clear-out sale!

Sale items as marked, throughout the store.

Visit us at https://wwgearexchange.com/ or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodsandwatersgear

1-207-844-8353

New to Spark? We invite all new riders to try Spark with our two week unlimited membership for just $35! Valid for any new rider, take as many classes as you wish and find out what all the buzz is about!

You may start your two weeks any time in January and join as many classes as you’d like. Two week period begins upon your first check-in. Valid for new account holders only.

Questions? Send us a DM or an email info@sparkcyclingstudio.com

Breaking Bread at Frontier
Directed by Beth Elise Hawk
Cast: Nof Atamna-Ismaeel, Shlomi Meir, Ali Khattib
Genre: Documentary
NR
1hr 25mins

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Wed Feb 16 | 1pm, 4pm, 7pm
Thurs Feb 17 | 1pm, 4pm, 7pm
Fri Feb 18 | 1pm, 4pm, 7pm
Sat Feb 19 | 1pm, 4pm, 7pm

BREAKING BREAD follows Arab and Jewish chefs in Haifa, Israel as they collaborate in the kitchen. Connected through a shared love of food, the chefs unite to celebrate their cultures and the food of their region free from political and religious boundaries. Welcome to the A-Sham Arabic Food Festival. Founded by Dr. Nof Atamna-Ismaeel, the first Muslim Arab to win Israel’s MasterChef, the festival invites Arab and Jewish chefs to celebrate their shared culinary history as they exchange stories, recipes and techniques. A celebration of the region’s diverse cuisines and people, BREAKING BREAD offers a mouth-watering taste of rich culinary traditions that will leave you wanting more.

Friday afternoon board game social from 3 – 5 pm at Slot Car Junction begins Jan. 7th.  Come try out a new board game with us each week, meet some new friends, and enjoy a few hours of serious fun.  No fee to participate but we do ask you to  call so we know you are planning to come. 207-833-5257.

Lemont Block Collective Painting Class “Winter Barn in Maine”