Events - Feb 25 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.

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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.

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Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America at Frontier
Directed by Emily Kunstler, Sarah Kunstler
Cast: Josephine Bolling McCall, Gwen Carr, Tiffany Crutcher
Genre: Documentary
PG-13
1hr 57mins

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Wed Feb 23 | 1pm, 4pm, 7pm
Thurs Feb 24 | 1pm, 4pm, 7pm
Fri Feb 25 | 1pm, 4pm, 7pm
Sat Feb 26 | 1pm, 4pm, 7pm

Interweaving lecture, personal anecdotes, interviews, and shocking revelations, criminal defense/civil rights lawyer Jeffery Robinson draws a stark timeline of anti-Black racism in the United States, from slavery to the modern myth of a post-racial America.

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.